What You Lack in Talent, Make Up for With Hard Work

Lu Qing'an and his son returned to the courtyard, and Lu Zhengran immediately ran to the pond to begin studying his abilities.

He discovered that when he activated the demonic runes in his mind, he could connect to the water in the pond.

It took him about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before he fully understood how to use his abilities.

"This child doesn't seem to be able to grasp the essentials of using his abilities as quickly as Zixuan and Miaomiao," Xiao Qingyi remarked.

This child is indeed a bit clumsy.

Lu Qing'an remained calm and said, "There are ways to cultivate even if you're clumsy. Let him figure it out himself. Clumsy people who are also unwilling to admit defeat often have one characteristic: they are hardworking enough."

His ability to become the strongest person on the Cangyun Continent is due to his good talent and hard work.

Even if my son isn't naturally gifted, he can make up for it with enough hard work, and with the resources he has, his future won't be bad.

Xue Tianfei said, "Old Xiao, remember this: don't talk about children in front of them!"

"Alright, alright, I won't say anything. You're not even a stepmother yet, and you're already worrying about this," Xiao Qingyi said.

"Are you looking for a beating again?" Xue Tianfei said.

"I already said it! If you're so capable, hurry up and get married, then I won't say anything more!" Xiao Qingyi changed the subject, still sporting that smug look.

Xue Tianfei blinked, instantly realizing she had acted impulsively.

That old guy is getting better and better at dealing with people!

"Qing'an, I really can't stand his attitude. Why don't we get married and slap him in the face!" Xue Tianfei smiled at Lu Qing'an.

Xiao Qingyi chuckled and said, "Come on! If you've got the guts, slap me in the face!"

"I can't take it anymore, let's slap him in the face!" Xue Tianfei grabbed Lu Qing'an's arm and shook it coquettishly.

Lu Qing'an rolled her eyes at the two of them, thinking, "Are you two putting on a show together?"

"No need for marriage to slap him in the face, I'll just slap him in the face for you."

The stone pavilion fell silent abruptly.

"No, why aren't we following the script!" Xiao Qingyi quickly stood up.

"Don't go, come here, I'll beat you to death."

Xiao Qingyi disappeared in a flash.

When Xue Tianfei saw Lu Qing'an looking over, she quickly said, "Ahem, I'm going to cultivate in the Saber Domain for a while!"

She disappeared in a flash.

Lu Qing'an shook his head and smiled, then turned his gaze back to his son.

The son has already become familiar with his new skill.

Excitement shone through their slightly immature faces.

"Dad! Look!" Lu Zhengran quickly called out to Lu Qing'an.

Watching his son control the pool water as it surged wildly, without any other changes, he shook his head and smiled.

A person with exceptional talent would be able to separate a portion of the pool's water and condense it into a giant sword at this moment.

It can even transform pool water into various intricate sculptures.

For the time being, his son could only make the pool water churn and surge.

This is even less effective than using Spiritual Qi to stir the water's surface...

However, after experiencing many things, he had fewer expectations for his son, so when he faced his son at this moment, he gave him a thumbs up.

"Good. Continue your research and try to make the pool water condense into the shape of a precious sword."

"Okay, Dad! I'll keep trying!!" Lu Zhengran smiled when his father praised him.

He knew his progress was too slow and he didn't deserve his father's praise, but his father's words of encouragement warmed his heart.

My father has really changed!

I need to work even harder to live up to my father's encouragement!

Come on!!!

that's all.

He stood in front of the pond and trained for several hours straight.

It wasn't until dusk, when it was getting dark, that he wiped the sweat from his brow and stopped.

At that moment, a water jet materialized above the pond!

Its appearance and shape were exactly the same as the precious sword that Wang Duanshan had given him!

"Dad! Take another look at this knife!" Lu Zhengran grinned.

Lu Qing'an approached with a smile and patted his son on the shoulder, "Not bad, not bad, you've improved."

"Hehe, not bad, I'll keep trying! But I seem to be a bit out of shape today, my brain feels so tired. If it weren't for this formation in the sky, I probably would have given up long ago." Lu Zhengran glanced at the formation in the sky, which kept his mental energy high.

He was wasting his mental energy while using that ability.

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing'an said, "It seems you also need to work on strengthening your soul."

"Do I also have to cultivate that kind of Devil Cultivation Method, sister? But I can't change my cultivation level," Lu Zhengran said bitterly.

Once you change your cultivation level, you can no longer return to the Immortal Ruins.

"I'll ask your Aunt Xue to find you some Spirit Stone, and also some soul Cultivation Method from the Immortal Ruins."

"Really? Thank you, Dad!!!"

"You silly child, why are you being so polite with your father?" Lu Qing'an patted the child's head.

Lu Zhengran lowered his head, his cheeks slightly flushed.

Hehe, Dad's really different now!

"By the way, after your mental strength recovers, have another cry and try to use the Water God’s Teasing control to control the rain falling from the sky," Lu Qing'an suggested.

"Okay! But there's too much rain. I'm afraid my soul strength isn't enough to control it." Lu Zhengran a wry smile.

"It's alright, you'll get better with more practice."

Just as the father and son were talking, a flash of light appeared outside the courtyard.

Lu Zixuan and the other two have returned.

"Father! Second Brother! Miaomiao is back!"

Lu Miaomiao rushed over and jumped into Lu Qing'an's arms as usual.

"Hehe! Miaomiao, your second brother will show you something fun later!" Lu Zhengran grinned.

"Fun things? What are they?" Lu Miaomiao asked, tilting her head as she opened her big, Lingling eyes.

"Wait until your second brother rests for a while, then you'll find out!"

"Yeah!"

Lu Zixuan walked over unhurriedly and asked, "What is it?"

"Hehe, Your Majesty will see soon enough!" Lu Zhengran laughed.

Lu Qing'an didn't disturb the children's play any longer and walked towards the stone pavilion.

Lu Zhengran told his older and younger sisters about his Water God’s Teasing, but he didn't mention his ability to summon rain. However, this was enough to pique their curiosity, so they all waited quietly for Lu Zhengran to recover his mental energy.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Lu Zhengran's mind finally cleared, and he felt extremely refreshed.

"Alright! Now you all need to watch carefully!"

After Lu Zhengran speaking, he closed his eyes and carefully gathered his emotions.

A moment later, tears began to well up in his eyes.

"Second Brother! Why are you crying again?!" Lu Miaomiao frowned instantly, stepped forward, grabbed Lu Zhengran's hand, and asked with concern.

Lu Zixuan was also stunned.

Why is my silly little brother suddenly crying again?!

"It's okay, I'll just cry for a little while. Look at the sky!"

They looked up at the sky and saw rolling thunderclouds rapidly gathering!

Whoosh!

A torrential downpour began!

"Water God’s Teasing!" Lu Zhengran began to manipulate a small patch of rainwater, turning it into the shape of a knife.

However, the next moment, he was astonished to find that the sensation when he connected to the liquid was different this time!

"What... what's going on?! How can this be so easy?!"

He was shocked, then overjoyed, his eyes becoming extremely excited and resolute at that moment.

Since that's the case, let's make a big one!

His gaze sharpened, and suddenly, the rain in the sky paused for a moment, then all the raindrops changed at an incredibly terrifying speed!

Rainwater from the Fang Yuan area rapidly converged towards the center!

Finally, it formed a colossal sword, as tall as a towering mountain!

Lu Qing'an sat in front of the stone pavilion, watching the sudden change in the sky. His eyes narrowed slightly, and then the corners of his mouth gradually turned up.

"Like father, like son; this is my son!"