Standing in Rome, Every Way Is a Road

"Received nourishment?"

Lu Changzhi gave A A Luo a deep look and asked.

"What impact would that have on you?"

"It's nothing."

A Luo said.

"Although I will disappear into it, A Luo am willing to be a part of the grand scheme of things."

Hearing what A Luo said, Lu Changzhi's expression became even more peculiar.

His mind swept over the Chaos Seed, and an idea flashed through his mind:

"Could this seed that I've put so much effort into cultivating be an evil one?"

Putting everything else aside, just looking at A Luo's appearance, she seems to be possessed.

At that moment, Lu Changzhi spoke.

"Have you considered whether A Diao is willing?"

A Diao.

Upon hearing the name, A Luo's expression brightened.

A moment later, a look of confusion and fear appeared on his face.

Then, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Lu Changzhi, took a deep breath, and said.

"A Luo has been searching for A Diao for so many years, and he thought there was no hope left."

"Now that I can see him again and fight alongside him, A Luo's regrets are gone."

"Whatever Your Excellency does to A Luo, A Luo will obey."

"Okay, okay."

Lu Changzhi waved his hand.

You don't have to do that.

"We brought you here, only to have you casually used as nourishment? How could that be?"

"But I can sense that this seed of mine does indeed yearn for you."

After a pause, Lu Changzhi spoke.

"However, I think it's because of the Source of Heaven and Earth you mentioned earlier."

"Tell me more, how much do you know about this? Do you know where to look for them?"

Before long, A Luo told Lu Changzhi everything she knew.

Unfortunately, there weren't many useful things, and even A Luo was quite uncertain about many of them.

At that moment, a thought struck Lu Changzhi.

Jiang Tong, the old ancestor, is looking for him at this moment.

An idea immediately flashed through Lu Changzhi's mind: he should ask the people who did the most work.

"Brush--"

A moment later, in a secluded void, Lu Changzhi and Jiang Tong stood face to face.

"Little guy, Jin Wuliang is a very valuable fish."

"Next, the Ancestor plans to go on a business trip to help Jin Wuliang pack up his belongings."

"While you're out there, you still need to be careful. Don't forget the things from the Five Symbols Sect School. As the saying goes, 'Reviewing the old helps one understand the new,' understand?"

Lu Changzhi smiled and said upon hearing this.

"I thought the old man was going to ask me to go pack up with him."

Jiang Tong shook his head and patted Lu Changzhi on the shoulder.

"You're still too young."

"When you're a little older..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Tong looked at Lu Changzhi's expression that said, "Then I'll just watch you Jingjing," and couldn't help but laugh.

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Actually, you're not a kid anymore."

"Tell me, what do you want? I'll go borrow some for you."

Hearing Jiang Tong say this, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but think of the system.

An idea flashed through my mind.

"This system couldn't have also studied under the ancestor, could it?"

Gathering his thoughts, Lu Changzhi said.

"If the ancestor can find it, please bring back some of the Source of Heaven and Earth for me."

"The Source of Heaven and Earth? You're actually interested in that?"

Jiang Tong looked at Lu Changzhi with surprise and astonishment.

Lu Changzhi sized up Jiang Tong for a while, then shrugged and said...

"Old Master, isn't your acting a bit too weak?"

"Where is the slightest bit of surprise or unexpectedness in your eyes?"

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi's expression shifted slightly, and he added.

"I obtained this Source of Heaven and Earth from A Luo. Logically speaking, as long as I obtain this Scroll of the Falling Brush, I should most likely know about the Source of Heaven and Earth. And now, as expected, I do know."

"So..."

Lu Changzhi stared at Jiang Tong and spoke slowly.

"This is all interconnected; could this be a pre-arranged training mission?"

Jiang Tong looked at Lu Changzhi and suddenly smiled.

"It seems you already knew."

"Since that's the case, then I won't hide it from you anymore."

"You could really treat this as a training mission, but whether you do it or not is up to you. Anyway, all roads lead to Rome, and Rome is outwards; it's all a road no matter which way you go."

Lu Changzhi looked at Jiang Tong.

"If that's the case, then I have a lot of choices."

Jiang Tong laughed heartily.

"Little one, want to play chess?"

Lu Changzhi shook his head.

"Your chess skills are poor."

Jiang Tong waved his hand and said.

"It wasn't really a game of chess, but if you know how to play chess, you should know what it means to have a flawless strategy."

"A flawless plan indeed..."

Lu Changzhi read it aloud and couldn't help but say.

"If that's what you mean, Ancestor, then I guess I'll really have to lie down."

Jiang Tong waved his hand again.

"Not moving is also a path."

Lu Changzhi smiled, not dwelling on the issue any further, but instead changing the subject.

What was the task our ancestors spoke of?

At this point, Jiang Tong became more serious.

"It's not really a mission. Since you've brought up the Source of Heaven and Earth, I'll just tell you something related."

"The Source of Heaven and Earth and Source of Heaven and Earth is not so easy to find. Its appearance is rather special; it can only appear during times of turmoil and Order."

"Generally speaking, such opportunities are hard to come by, and even if you do get one, you may not necessarily obtain the Source of Heaven and Earth."

But you're different.

As he spoke, Jiang Tong raised his hand and took out a stick.

Looking at it, Lu Changzhi saw that the stick seemed to be made of rotten wood, with an ancient sandalwood color throughout. The surface looked very shiny, as if it had been handled for a very long time.

Lu Changzhi glanced at it and then asked Jiang Tong.

"Is this the ancestral heirloom?"

Jiang Tong shook his head and said.

"I only use proper sticks."

"This one is different; this one belongs to your father."

"My dad's?"

Lu Changzhi's expression was strange.

"He plays with sticks too?"

"I played it for a while, and this is the most famous one."

I don't know if we'll continue playing later. But this one is for you now.

Lu Changzhi recalled what Jiang Tong had just said and asked a question in return.

"So this stick is an improper stick?"

Jiang Tong in deep agreement, raised his hand and tossed the stick to Lu Changzhi, saying...

"Take it and experience it for yourself."

"This stick is an important tool for you to obtain the Source of Heaven and Earth."

After a pause, Jiang Tong also offered a reminder.

"This stick doesn't like to sit Jingjing. Leaving it there probably won't do it any good."

"If you don't know what this stick is for, just hit yourself a few times and you'll find out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Tong's figure disappeared.

Lu Changzhi's attention was drawn to the stick, and he immediately checked it using the system.

[Lu Lulu's Shit-Stirring Stick]: A growing evil weapon. When it's unleashed, the world trembles; the more chaotic the situation, the stronger the Shit-Stirring Stick grows. One strike will cause diarrhea, two strikes will cause kidney deficiency, three strikes will cause profuse bleeding, four strikes will shatter the spirit, and five or six strikes combined will turn even the strongest into a yellow-skinned man...

Looking at the description of the stick, Lu Changzhi's lips twitched involuntarily.

"Old Ancestor Jiang Tong likes to poke people with a stick, could he have learned that from this stick?"

Shaking his head, Lu Changzhi finally understood why the ancestor had said that the stick was improper.

However, remembering the old ancestor's warning before leaving, Lu Changzhi couldn't help but glance at the stick, and an idea flashed through his mind.

"One strike is enough? Let's find someone to try it?"