Returning Home in Glory, Giving Back to the Lineage
Lu Cheng covered his forehead, looking at Lu Yang with shock and bewilderment. "Fourth brother, you actually practiced body cultivation? Your body cultivation level is so strong?!"
Lu Bai's expression was also somewhat incredulous.
Keep in mind that Lu Yang is only Shijiu years old!
At the age of Shijiu, even if one's cultivation level has only reached the Peak Qi Refining Realm, one is not just an ordinary genius, but a monstrous talent!
Not to mention that the difficulty of body cultivation is much higher than that of cultivation realm!
To reach the Peak Qi Refining Realm in body cultivation at the age of Shijiu is simply unbelievable!
Seeing the shocked expressions on their faces, Lu Yang smiled and said, "It's alright, it's all thanks to my hard work."
That's not entirely a lie.
It's definitely the result of hard work, considering I run three kilometers every day!
It was still a bit tough.
Lu Cheng and Lu Bai's lips twitched as they watched Lu Yang's smug expression, but they couldn't find a way to refute him.
That's really strong!
Lu Yang waved cheerfully, "Alright, let's go back."
The flying boat turned around and transformed into a streak of light, returning to Eastward Prospect Mountain.
Enveloped in Wang Da's Spiritual Qi, the group landed back in the open space in front of the Lu Household mansion.
The sun was already setting in the west, and the mountain wind carried a chilly scent of pine resin and winter frost, causing the branches of several old trees in the courtyard to sway gently.
Seeing that Lu Bai and Lu Hongdou were safe and sound, Lu Sheng and the others were finally relieved.
The Lu Household members warmly pulled Lu Yang into the house. The fire in the main hall had already been stoked and was burning brightly, filling the room with a warm, comforting smell of firewood.
Liu Qing held onto Lu Yang's arm tightly, refusing to let go, and the mother and son sat side by side on the bench closest to the stove.
She kept asking Lu Yang how he had been doing at the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect these past few years.
Are you eating well? Is your cultivation tiring? Have you been bullied?
She would stop and look at her son every time she asked a question, as if she wanted to make up for every missed glance she had given him in the past four years.
Lu Yang answered each question, but made some modifications at key points.
For example, in his third year of fortuitous opportunity, he happened to meet that "mysterious master," and under the master's guidance, he began to refine his body, and his cultivation level advanced by leaps and bounds.
It just so happens that he just demonstrated his Peak Qi Refinement physical cultivation strength in front of Lu Cheng and Lu Bai, which perfectly confirms this claim.
His exceptional talent in physical cultivation led to him being recognized by a mysterious and powerful figure who took him as a disciple; all of this makes perfect sense.
When Lu Sheng and the others heard that Lu Yang's physical cultivation had actually reached the Peak Qi Refinement, they were both surprised and delighted.
It should be noted that even the strongest member of the entire Lu Household, Lu Sheng, was only at the Peak Qi Refinement stage.
At the tender age of Shijiu Lu Yang already possessed strength comparable to his grandfather; his potential was truly remarkable!
Faced with the elders' lavish praise, Lu Yang simply smiled and nodded in agreement, offering no further explanation.
To be honest, with his current strength, ordinary Peak Qi Refinement Rogue Cultivators and minor Aristocratic Clan cultivators would not be able to withstand a single sword strike from him.
"May the ancestors of the Lu Household bless us!" Lu Sheng was so excited that his face turned red, and he clasped his hands together with trembling hands and bowed to the ancestral tablet.
"Yes, with Xiao Yang, our Lu Household finally has hope!" Lu Xian nodded repeatedly in agreement.
The elders were all beaming with excitement.
Those who are more emotional, like Lu Shu, even had tears in their eyes.
As cultivators from minor Aristocratic Clan, what kind of humiliation hadn't they endured in their decades of life?
They had to swallow their anger when others pressured them to lower the price of their spirit rice, and when others seized their demon-hunting territory, they could only endure it silently. They didn't even dare to enter the shops of Foundation Establishment cultivators when they went to the market to handle business...
It's really too difficult for those who Rogue Cultivators at the bottom or scions of small Aristocratic Clan.
"With Xiao Yang, this prodigy, in our Lu Household, our future Lu Household will surely live more comfortably."
This is the thought of all the older generation in the Lu Household.
As Lu Yang listened to the old people's heartfelt words, a few waves of emotion stirred within him.
These elderly people have dedicated their entire lives to the Lu Household, and even at this age, they still have the future of the Lineage on their minds.
He smiled slightly and took out the items he had purchased earlier at Taibai Market from his Storage Ring.
Elixirs, talismans, Law Artifact, and various spiritual fruits and materials were neatly arranged in the open space of the main hall.
The main hall, which had just been filled with the smell of firewood, was instantly filled with a rich aroma of medicine and Spiritual Qi. The light from the furnace fire fell on the jade bottles and talismans, reflecting a dazzling brilliance.
The Lu Household members were stunned on the spot.
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the pile of things, as if they were looking at a mountain of gold that had suddenly fallen from the sky.
Several clan elders trembled as they reached out their hands, wanting to touch the pills and talismans, but then withdrew their fingers halfway through.
Lu Sheng looked at Lu Yang, his eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty. "Xiao Yang... what are these?"
Lu Yang chuckled and said, "These are some resources I brought back to the Lu Household. Actually, with enough resources, it's not particularly difficult for someone with Low-Grade Spirit Root to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, and there's even a chance to reach the Golden Core Realm. With these, Father, Mother, Elders, and Uncles, your cultivation levels can all continue to improve."
The entire main hall fell silent, with only the crackling of the fire in the stove.
The Lu Household cultivators were both moved and felt guilty.
After all, when Lu Yang took the entrance exam, the only support the Lu Household could offer was a few Low-Grade Spirit Stones and a few empty words of advice, which hardly amounted to any real help.
Unexpectedly, the child has returned, bringing back resources they never dared to even dream of.
Lu Sheng repeatedly asked Lu Yang if he could use it, and if so, he would use it first.
It wasn't until Lu Yang repeatedly emphasized that he had more resources at his disposal that things became clear.
His fictitious master gave him an inexhaustible supply of resources, and Lu Sheng nodded tremblingly, accepting them.
Watching his grandfather carefully put away the resources, Lu Yang thought for a moment, and under everyone's stunned gaze, he took out another 100,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones.
The Spirit Stones poured onto the ground with a splash, piling up into a glittering little mountain.
The air in the main hall seemed to be frozen by the rich spiritual energy.
The Lu Household was completely dumbfounded.
All of them combined probably haven't seen even a tenth of the Spirit Stones in their entire lives compared to this small mountain.
Lu Xuelang stared at the small mountain of Low-Grade Spirit Stones, his mouth trembling several times. "... Yang... Yang'er?! You... so many Low-Grade Spirit Stones, all for the family??"
Liu Qing was so frightened that her face turned pale. She grabbed Lu Yang's sleeve and cried, "Yang'er, put it away quickly! There's too much, this is too much!"
Lu Yang knew that his actions would definitely frighten his elders.
But since I've already been scared before, I don't mind being scared a few more times.
Lu Yang waved his hand casually, "I still have quite a few Low-Grade Spirit Stones on hand, so don't worry. You can use these Spirit Stones and resources for now. Don't be reluctant to spend them; I'll bring back another batch of resources next year when I come back for the New Year."
Lu Sheng's old face twitched repeatedly, and his hand unconsciously grabbed his beard, pulling out several white hairs without his noticing.
He seemed oblivious to the pain, his voice trembling, "You... you mean, this is the Lu Household's annual supply??"
Lu Yang smiled and nodded, "That's right."
Lu Household cultivator. "?????"
What's going on?
What happened?
How did the Lu Household, a small Lineage that could only save a few dozen Low-Grade Spirit Stones a year, suddenly become a powerful Aristocratic Clan that could live on 100,000 Spirit Stones a year?!
This is richer than some large Foundation Establishment Realm Aristocratic Clan!
Lu Xian even showed a hint of fear, lowering his Sound Dao, "So many Spirit Stones and resources... won't we be targeted?"
Lu Yang waved his hand dismissively. "It's alright, I'll leave Wang Er, Wang Si, and Wang Ba here to keep watch."
The Lu Household cultivators were completely speechless.
They, a small Qi Refining Realm Lineage, inexplicably possessed three Golden Core Realm stage guards!
Seeing everyone's stunned expressions, Lu Yang was also very happy.
After all, the Lu Household gave him life and raised him, and now that he has the ability, he naturally hopes to repay the family members who have loved him since childhood.
Just then, the system panel suddenly appeared before his eyes, and lines of familiar text lit up one by one.
[As a wealthy tycoon, the host returns home in glory to give back to his Lineage, feeling extremely satisfied. Receives: 1 Low-Level Puppet Upgrade Card, 1 Mid-Level Rebate Card, 1 Mid-Grade Spirit Vein Generation Card, and 1 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones!]
Lu Yang was taken aback at first, then a surge of joy welled up inside him.
What the hell!
This reward is way too generous!
It seems the more satisfied I am, the richer the rewards become.
To be honest, returning home in glory, being able to help his family, and seeing the admiring looks from his elders were indeed very satisfying for him.
Because the Lu Household members were still chatting with him enthusiastically, Lu Yang didn't rush to check the details of the reward.
He put the panel away for the time being, planning to take a closer look later when he had some free time.
The rest of the time was spent in a Lu Household and a daze.
All I remember is that the various resources were collected by Grandfather Lu Sheng and then distributed among the four lineages one by one.
Since Lu Yang was a member of the Fourth Branch, the Fourth Branch naturally received a larger share.
Lu Xuelang and Liu Qing, in particular, received the largest share.
The other Lu Household cultivators naturally had no objections to this.
After all, these resources were provided by Lu Yang.
After that, everyone acted as if they had found a great treasure. Occasionally, someone would reach out and touch the Storage Bag, and then inexplicably start grinning like an idiot.
After the resources were distributed, it was completely dark.
The mountains and forests outside the main hall window were shrouded in night, and the mountain wind rustled through the trees.
Lu Sheng's enthusiasm remained undiminished, and he planned to discuss the future development direction of the Lu Household with several clan elders overnight.
Having acquired so many resources all at once, the old way of living frugally is no longer viable; a new plan is needed.
They even wanted to involve Lu Yang in their planning.
However, Lu Yang wasn't actually very interested in the specifics of the Lineage's development.
With these senior figures who have worked their way up from the bottom for decades overseeing things, they'll definitely be able to arrange everything properly.
He's in a hurry to go back and check the rewards the system just distributed.
So he smiled and declined a few times, then bid farewell to the elders and returned along the gravel path to the little house where he used to live.