Grandpa Came Knocking

Although he had anticipated it, when he saw that Lu Jiuyuan's talent had truly reached Heaven Grade Peak, Ling Bo was still inevitably shaken.

Lu Jiuyuan was the same.

"Since your talent has reached Heaven Grade Top-tier, keeping you in the Princess's Mansion as a servant would be rather unfair to you. I'll report to Your Majesty at once and recommend you to cultivate within the Imperial Family. There, you'll receive the finest resources."

Ling Bo spoke without hesitation. What a joke—this was a Heaven Grade Peak genius. Even King Ling was merely Heaven Grade Peak, which meant Lu Jiuyuan's future achievements might not be inferior to King Ling's.

If he could recommend Lu Jiuyuan to cultivate in the Imperial Family, obtaining an opportunity to break through to the Deity Transformation Stage would be as easy as turning over his hand. If he befriended Lu Jiuyuan, he might even gain an opportunity to break through to the Void Refining Stage.

One had to know that Void Refining Stage experts possessed a lifespan of ten thousand years. As long as one lived, there would be endless possibilities.

"The Imperial Family? I understand."

Naturally, Lu Jiuyuan would not refuse. The most important thing now was to find himself a backer first. What he did not know was that his grandpa had already come looking for him.

Watching Lu Jiuyuan enter his room to rest, Ling Bo immediately took out a communication stone and sent news of Lu Jiuyuan back to the capital. However, transmission took time, and King Ling likely would not receive the news until a day later.

Within the Ling Family.

Ling Xukun had already brought Lu Xuan into the Ling Family.

"Patriarch, you're back?"

Seeing Ling Xukun return, the steward Ling Bingbing stepped forward to greet him. Ling Xukun hurriedly said,

"Quickly clear out VIP Room Number One. An honored guest has arrived."

Ling Xukun urged her anxiously. Having followed Ling Xukun for so long, Ling Bingbing's ability to judge people was naturally no poor thing. She quickly realized that the person standing beside the patriarch was likely a great figure she could not afford to offend.

At that thought, Ling Bingbing hurriedly rose to her feet and went to make the arrangements.

"My lord, this way, please."

Standing beside Lu Xuan, Ling Xukun said in a fawning manner.

"Mm."

Lu Xuan replied with an indifferent expression. Then, under Ling Xukun's guidance, he arrived before VIP Room Number One. After entering, Ling Xukun cautiously asked,

"Senior Lu, are you satisfied with this place?"

"It will do."

Lu Xuan nodded. Compared to the desperate situation he had endured outside, this place was indeed quite good.

"Then, my lord, I'll take my leave. Please rest well."

With that, Ling Xukun prepared to withdraw, but Lu Xuan stopped him. With a casual flick of his hand, he tossed over a porcelain bottle, which Ling Xukun caught in a fluster.

"My lord, this is?"

Ling Xukun did not dare open it for a long while and asked curiously.

"This is a Top-grade Tier-Three Realm-Breaking Pill. After taking it, it will be enough for you to break through one minor realm."

Lu Xuan spoke carelessly. Pills of this level no longer had any effect on him, so he might as well grant it to Ling Xukun as a small reward.

"Thank you, my lord. Should you have any needs in the future, my Ling Family will saddle up before the horse and follow behind the stirrup, doing everything in our power for you."

Upon hearing that the pill in his hand could allow him to break through one minor realm, Ling Xukun was instantly thrilled.

If he advanced another minor realm, he would be able to trample the other three great families beneath his feet without relying on Lu Xuan's prestige.

"Alright, go now. Tomorrow, take me to find my grandson."

Lu Xuan waved a hand. Ling Xukun immediately withdrew with utmost respect and even closed the door behind him.

After Ling Xukun left, Lu Xuan, seated cross-legged on the bed, could not help but let out a sigh.

"My son, back then, I left the family in order to grow stronger. I never imagined that such a thing would happen to you. But fortunately, I still have a grandson. Grandson, wait for me. Grandpa will bring you back."

Back then, Lu Xuan had merely been a cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm. He had left Qingfeng Town to grow stronger and struggled for decades before becoming a Nascent Soul Realm expert. When he returned, however, he had never expected that his son and the others had been wiped out.

But no matter what, he had to find his grandson.

"This feels so good."

Lu Jiuyuan woke atop a large bed. Seeing that his surroundings were no longer the pitch-black environment of the Mine, he felt much more comfortable.

When Lu Jiuyuan got up and prepared to go out, he discovered that two servants had appeared outside his door at some unknown time.

"What is this about?"

Lu Jiuyuan looked at the two in confusion.

"You are Lu Jiuyuan, correct? Uncle Li instructed the two of us to take care of your daily needs."

One of the servants hurriedly explained. From the two of them, Lu Jiuyuan learned the reason behind it. It turned out that he had awakened a Heaven Grade Top-tier talent through Heavenly Dao's Blessing. A talent of this level naturally could not be reduced to serving as a servant in the Princess's Mansion.

Moreover, wishing to befriend Lu Jiuyuan, Uncle Li had sent two servants to attend to him while they waited for King Li to send someone to bring Lu Jiuyuan back.

"This Uncle Li... Fine, I'll go speak with him. Why send two burly men?"

Looking at the two hulking men before him, Lu Jiuyuan spoke helplessly. He then learned from them where Uncle Li was and hurried over.

"What? You're saying that Lu Jiuyuan, the one the young lady brought back yesterday, received Heavenly Dao's Blessing and awakened a Heaven Grade Top-tier talent?"

In the main hall, Xiao Qing spoke with utter disbelief. Heavenly Dao's Blessing was not something she could sense. If Uncle Li had not been standing right beside Lu Jiuyuan at the time, he likely would not have been able to discover it either.

"Uncle Li, are your words absolutely true?"

Hearing this, even Li Qingping found it difficult to believe. She had sensed that Lu Jiuyuan was likely extraordinary, but she had not expected him to be this extraordinary.

He had gone directly from an ordinary mortal body to the twelfth level of the Body Tempering Realm. On top of that, he had received Heavenly Dao's Blessing and awakened a Heaven Grade Top-tier talent. Surely this was not some joke?

"County Princess, I, Li Changsheng, dare swear a Heavenly Dao Oath that Lu Jiuyuan truly did receive Heavenly Dao's Blessing."

Uncle Li spoke with a grave expression. On the Dixuan Continent, ordinary cultivators did not dare swear oaths upon the Heavenly Dao, for if their words were false, the Heavenly Dao would truly annihilate them.

After Uncle Li swore the Heavenly Dao Oath, Li Qingping and Xiao Qing finally believed him.

"I never thought that unlucky fellow would awaken a Heaven Grade Top-tier talent. Now, he'll probably become someone we can only look up to."

Xiao Qing said sourly. Though Lu Jiuyuan was still a mortal now, everyone knew that surpassing them was only a matter of time.

Even Uncle Li and Xiao Qing possessed only Earth Grade talents.

"Young Master Lu, you truly are becoming more and more mysterious. I wonder whether you'll be able to show me something even more shocking."

A trace of surprise flashed through Li Qingping's eyes. Fortunately, she and Lu Jiuyuan were on good terms, so there was no need for her to make a move against him.

But just then, a loud and careless voice came from outside the door.

"Uncle Li, could you stop assigning burly men to me? Women would do too."

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