Unlimited Investment in the Destined Protagonist: Forging an Eternal Immortal Clan - Chapter 16

Chapter 16: The Awakening of the Grand Elder’s Geng Metal Treasure Physique, Another Investment, Shocking Yang Xuan!

Two days later, Lu Qingxuan was cultivating in his room. Suddenly, Lu Changfeng, who had been promoted to Grand Elder, hurriedly arrived.

Feeling that the Grand Elder’s vitality and spirit had grown much stronger, it was clear he had awakened the Geng Metal Treasure Physique.

Lu Qingxuan’s eyes flickered, and the Grand Elder’s attribute panel appeared before him.

[Name: Lu Changfeng]

[Cultivation: Seventh Layer of the Spiritual Pill Realm]

[Aptitude: Prodigy (Original: Genius)]

[Comprehension: Genius (Original: Superior)]

[Talent: Geng Metal Treasure Physique]

[Fortune: Recently awakened a high-tier spiritual Physique!]

Seeing that the Grand Elder’s aptitude and comprehension had improved after integrating the Geng Metal Treasure Physique, Lu Qingxuan couldn’t help but nod inwardly.

Moreover, his cultivation had also risen by several minor levels, reaching the late stage of the Spiritual Pill Realm. With such aptitude and talent, Lu Qingxuan believed that the Grand Elder’s future achievements would undoubtedly be significant.

Lu Changfeng slowly walked in, feeling as though he had shed more than a decade of age. His heart surged with excitement, brimming with energy. He had never dreamed that, at his age, he could still awaken a high-tier spiritual Physique.

Since awakening the Geng Metal Treasure Physique, not only had his aptitude improved, but even his slightly damaged foundation had fully healed. This meant he now had a great chance of breaking through to higher realms in the future.

The thought that such a heaven-defying opportunity had inexplicably fallen upon him filled him with uncontainable excitement.

He even began to suspect that this immense fortune might be the work of the young Lord. Ever since this young Lord took over as the head of the Lu Royal Mansion, he had repeatedly brought immeasurable benefits to the family.

Heaven-rank spiritual veins, spiritual energy towers, numerous advanced techniques, treasures, and even rare pills—all of these things. This inevitably led him to wonder if the opportunity he had received was a gift from Lu Qingxuan.

Though he had his suspicions, he didn’t ask too much about it. If the other party didn’t say anything, he wouldn’t press the matter to the bottom of it.

“Grand Elder, do you come here with some important matter?”

As the Grand Elder stepped into the hall, Lu Qingxuan asked directly.

For minor matters, he typically left them to the nine core elders to handle.

Not long ago, Lu Qingxuan had selected four ordinary elders and promoted them to the ranks of core elders. Now, with the nine core elder positions filled, the various industries under the Lu family were managed by these elders.

It could be said that the Lu Royal Mansion had now entered a phase of rapid development. Unless it was a significant matter, he rarely appeared, spending most of his time cultivating.

However, just as his words fell, the system’s notification sounded.

[Ding! A green investment target has been detected; the host may proceed with an investment!]

Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan inwardly exclaimed, “Good heavens!” He hadn’t expected to be able to invest again, and the investment level had even increased.

[Invest the King-rank technique Mysterious Gold Treasure Record to obtain the supreme secret art Whirlpool Seven Spirits Transformation!]

[Invest one bottle of Myriad Phenomena Treasure Pills to obtain three gourds of Jade God Pills and one scroll of the Myriad Phenomena Treasure Pill recipe!]

[Invest one mid-tier Heaven-rank treasure to obtain three random Heaven-rank treasures!]

Seeing the rewards, a wave of delight flashed through Lu Qingxuan’s heart.

“Lord, County Governor Yang Xuan has come to visit. He’s currently outside our Lu Royal Mansion. Would you like to meet him?”

As soon as the Grand Elder entered the hall, he respectfully addressed Lu Qingxuan.

For an official of such rank as the governor of a county, he naturally had to personally consult Lu Qingxuan.

Hearing this, Lu Qingxuan’s expression remained calm. It seemed he had already anticipated Yang Xuan’s visit to the Lu Royal Mansion.

After all, the Lu Royal Mansion had wiped out the three major families of Beiyuan County. It would be strange if the county governor, who oversaw the region, didn’t react.

“Hmm, go greet him and bring him to the discussion hall. I’ll be there shortly.”

Since the other party had come to pay respects, and as a county governor no less, it wouldn’t be proper to outright refuse.

Besides, the County Governor’s Office had never been at odds with the Lu Royal Mansion, so meeting him wouldn’t hurt.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder responded affirmatively and prepared to go welcome Yang Xuan. However, Lu Qingxuan immediately called him back.

“Grand Elder, I see your cultivation has greatly advanced. I’ve picked out some more resources for you!”

With that, he took out the items prompted by the system and handed them to Grand Elder Lu Changfeng.

“Ah, this …” Seeing these high-tier resources before him, Lu Changfeng was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t expected the Lord to give him more things. The gifts from before were already substantial, and now he was giving again—and these were even better than last time.

At this moment, Lu Changfeng felt that his Lord might be too generous, giving him far too much.

“Take them. I hope the Grand Elder’s cultivation can advance further. The Lu Royal Mansion will need you to take on more responsibilities in the future.”

Hearing this, Lu Changfeng no longer hesitated and respectfully accepted the resources before him.

“Thank you, Lord, for your generosity. This old man will surely dedicate himself fully to the mansion and not disappoint your expectations!”

Just as the Grand Elder’s words fell—

[Ding! Investment successful. Congratulations, host, for obtaining the supreme secret art Whirlpool Seven Spirits Transformation, three gourds of Jade God Pills, one scroll of the Myriad Phenomena Treasure Pill recipe, and three random Heaven-rank treasures!]

[Ding! Randomly generated three Heaven-rank treasures: Obtained high-tier Heaven-rank treasure: Heaven-Slaying Dragon Chant Sword; high-tier Heaven-rank treasure: Sky Abyss Star Axe; mid-tier Heaven-rank treasure: Nine Orifices Soul-Capturing Pearl!]

[Whirlpool Seven Spirits Transformation: To cultivate this secret art, one must refine the blood essence of seven different true spirits. For each one refined, a corresponding divine ability will be gained!]

…

Lu Qingxuan glanced at the rewards, then refocused his mind and nodded to the Grand Elder. “Hmm, go welcome that County Governor Yang now!”

With that, Lu Changfeng left Lu Qingxuan’s room, his heart filled with excitement.

…

Outside Sky-Supporting Island, Yang Xuan was waiting at the entrance of the Lu Royal Mansion.

Not long after, the Grand Elder emerged from the Lu Royal Mansion.

“Governor Yang, apologies for keeping you waiting. Please, come in!”

Yang Xuan, of course, recognized Lu Changfeng, this elder.

“So, it’s Elder Changfeng!”

Yang Xuan exchanged a polite greeting, then followed him into the Lu Royal Mansion. However, as soon as he stepped inside, he sensed the rich spiritual energy within the Lu Royal Mansion, which immediately left him utterly shocked.

“This …  this level of spiritual energy!” His eyes widened as he looked at the misty, ethereal spiritual energy permeating the entire Lu Royal Mansion, unable to suppress his amazement.

“Is this still the same Lu Royal Mansion I visited before?” He had been to the Lu Royal Mansion in the past, but the environment back then couldn’t even compare to now—it was like night and day.

Such dense spiritual energy rivaled even that of the Lingyun Imperial Palace.

How could this not shock him?

Yet when he tried to sense Lu Changfeng’s cultivation, he found he couldn’t detect it, which astonished him even further. Normally, cultivators below one major realm could have their exact cultivation sensed by others.

If it couldn’t be sensed, it was likely the other party was in the same major realm as him or had cultivated some kind of aura-concealing secret technique. He clearly remembered that this Elder Lu Changfeng had been in the Purple Mansion Realm before, with little chance of breaking through to the Spiritual Pill Realm.

Now, being unable to sense his cultivation meant he had absolutely broken through to the Spiritual Pill Realm, placing him in the same major realm as Yang Xuan.

This realization made him inwardly speculate even more.

“Could it be that the Lu Royal Mansion has truly obtained some sort of legacy or opportunity?”

Other than this explanation, he couldn’t think of any other reason.

As he continued deeper into the Lu Royal Mansion, he sensed the conditions of many Lu family elders and disciples along the way.

Every one of these Lu family members had solid foundations and impressive cultivation levels, making it hard for him to fathom what the Lu Royal Mansion had experienced to become so powerful.

Soon, under Lu Changfeng’s guidance, Yang Xuan arrived at the discussion hall.

“Governor Yang, please wait a moment. The Lord will be here shortly.”

Looking at Yang Xuan, who was still in a state of shock, Lu Changfeng felt a surge of pride in his heart.

Just as a servant brought in spiritual tea and placed it beside Yang Xuan,

a man in purple robes, with a strikingly handsome and refined appearance, walked in from outside the hall.