Tianyou Commandery

Lu Changsheng and Zhou Qingtian looked at the two brocade boxes on the stone platform, their eyes showing a hint of fervor.

These two brocade boxes had been treasured in the deepest part of the cave dwelling, and they must be the Qin family's most valuable treasures.

The group approached the stone platform, and Zhou Qingtian took a deep breath before carefully opening the first brocade box.

Buzz!

The moment the brocade box opened, a fierce and overbearing aura surged out from within. Everyone's gaze quickly followed, and they saw an ancient scroll made of crimson beast hide placed inside the box.

The surface of the scroll was inscribed with a phantom dragon claw, emanating an incomparably fierce aura.

"Could this be the Qin family's ultimate ancestral technique, the Sky-Splitting Sacred Lion Claw!"

Zhou Qingtian's voice carried a tremor of excitement, for this was a Black-tier Martial Art, and its value was almost immeasurable!

Beside him, Lu Changsheng was not as excited as Zhou Qingtian; his expression remained as calm as a tranquil pool.

Zhou Qingtian held his breath and then gently opened the second brocade box.

Buzz!

As the brocade box opened, a rich blood-red light erupted, accompanied by a faint, bloody fragrance that slowly permeated from within.

"This is..."

Everyone looked and saw a blood-red lotus, about the size of a bowl, lying quietly within.

This blood-red lotus had petals that were crystal clear, as if carved from red jade, and within them, a viscous, blood-like spiritual liquid seemed to flow slowly, emitting an extremely potent life force.

"This is..."

"The Blood Spirit Lotus?!"

Zhou Qingtian exclaimed in disbelief, his eyes filled with uncontrollable ecstasy.

"The Blood Spirit Lotus? Father, is this item some rare treasure?"

Zhou Zhirou asked with a puzzled look.

"Rare? It's more than rare! This Blood Spirit Lotus is a sacred item for healing! No matter how severe the injury, as long as there's still a breath left, the Blood Spirit Lotus can help one recover quickly!"

"Furthermore, the Blood Spirit Lotus is one of the most important medicinal ingredients for refining high-grade life-extending pills. I never expected the Qin family to possess such a treasure!"

Zhou Qingtian was extremely excited.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng's eyes also showed a hint of surprise. The Blood Spirit Lotus was known as a sacred medicine for healing. Possessing this precious medicinal ingredient would be equivalent to having an extra life.

After all, in urgent situations where one was severely injured and on the brink of death, the Blood Spirit Lotus would be a miraculous medicine for healing and saving lives.

"Young friend Lu, these two treasures are undoubtedly the Qin family's most prized possessions. You have made immense contributions to destroying the Qin family today. I will let you choose one of these two treasures first."

Zhou Qingtian said generously.

Lu Changsheng did not refuse. He looked at the two brocade boxes and, after a moment's hesitation, reached out and took the Blood Spirit Lotus.

"Patriarch Zhou, I believe this item will be more beneficial to me. Therefore, I will leave this scroll of Black-tier Martial Art to you, Patriarch Zhou, to strengthen the foundation of the Zhou family."

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly.

Although Black-tier Martial Arts were good, he already possessed the Dragon Elephant Golden Body Art, and he also knew that one could not bite off more than they could chew. Thus, he naturally chose the Blood Spirit Lotus.

"Young friend, your righteousness is truly admirable! My Zhou family will remember this kindness forever!"

Zhou Qingtian clasped his fists solemnly and then accepted the beast-hide scroll.

As Lu Changsheng had said, this precious Black-tier Martial Art was something that could strengthen the foundation of the Zhou family.

For the next two days, the entire treasure cave was bustling with activity. The members of the Zhou family emerged in full force, like diligent worker ants, transporting all the precious treasures from within back to the Zhou Manor. It could be said that the Qin family's century of accumulation had now all become the Zhou family's spoils of war.

Two days later, outside Tianyang City.

"Junior Disciple Lu, are you leaving so soon?"

Zhou Zhirou said reluctantly.

"Yes, this trip outside the sect was mainly for tempering myself. I still have three months left, and I plan to venture to even farther places."

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly.

At this moment, Zhou Qingtian suddenly presented a heavy Cosmic Bag.

"Young friend Lu, your journey ahead is long and fraught with unknown dangers. Please accept these small tokens of my appreciation."

Zhou Qingtian said sincerely.

"Thank you, Patriarch Zhou!"

Lu Changsheng did not refuse and immediately accepted the Cosmic Bag. He casually scanned it with his divine sense and was immediately surprised.

Inside the Cosmic Bag were no less than three hundred thousand spirit stones, as well as various pills and medicinal ingredients for healing, recovery, and detoxification, along with some extremely high-grade weapons, making it priceless.

These precious treasures were clearly the Qin family's hoard. Zhou Qingtian was not a greedy person; he had given a portion of the Qin family's treasures to Lu Changsheng.

With this wealth, Lu Changsheng would have the means to establish himself wherever he ventured.

"Take care, Senior Sister!"

Lu Changsheng clasped his fists solemnly and then departed from Tianyang City.

Zhou Zhirou and the rest of the Zhou Family watched Lu Changsheng until his figure completely disappeared from sight.

The Nine Heavens Continent is a broken land in the lower realm. This land is divided into four regions: the East Ling Domain, the West Sea Domain, the South Saint Domain, and the North Desolate Domain.

The East Ling Domain is vast and boundless.

On this land, sects and powers are as numerous as stars, and among them, four super sects shake one side, becoming the undisputed overlords.

These four super sects are the oldest existences in the East Ling Domain. They are the Lingxiao Sect, the Supreme Sword Sect, the Limitless Demonic Palace, and the Exquisite Pavilion.

Lu Changsheng had lived in the Lingxiao Sect since he was a child. He only remembered being abandoned outside the outer sect of the Lingxiao Sect by his parents when he was very young.

Lu Changsheng only had vague impressions of his parents in his mind.

However, he later became a menial disciple in the Lingxiao Sect.

Leaving Tianyang City, Lu Changsheng headed straight north. Along the way, he traveled day and night, cultivating diligently.

During this time, he repeatedly refined the spiritual energy within his body. Because his breakthroughs were too rapid, it was inevitable that his foundation would be unstable, so he repeatedly refined his spiritual energy to solidify his foundation.

For seven full days, he lived like a wild man, eating and sleeping outdoors.

Seven days later, he finally arrived at a vast and boundless wilderness.

"This should be the Yellow Sand Ancient Road on the border of Tianyou Commandery."

Lu Changsheng took out a sheepskin map and examined it carefully. The wilderness before him was vast and boundless, filled with reddish-yellow sand. For ten miles around, it was desolate, with only some low, tough thorny bushes growing tenaciously.

After crossing the Yellow Sand Ancient Road, he would enter the territory of Tianyou Commandery.

Tianyou Commandery is an extremely ancient region in the East Ling Domain, where various forces are as numerous as cow hair. It is said that within this ancient region, there are countless inherited secret treasures.

And this time, Lu Changsheng's target was Tianyou Commandery. He planned to explore Tianyou Commandery to see if he could encounter the legendary hidden ancient secret inheritances.

Most of these secret treasures are the tombs of some ancient powerhouses. If he could obtain some of their inheritances, it would be enough to greatly increase his strength