Chapter 156: Lin Qingfeng’s Arrangements, The Eldest Miss Arrives

Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Lin Qingfeng’s Arrangements, The Eldest Miss Arrives

It only increased by 30 points. Since Lu Yuan had recently consumed the Innate Pill and advanced to the Seventh Grade not long ago, the room to expand his foundational aptitude was already quite limited. He was only able to achieve this much of an increase because his Cyan Dragon Technique had reached the minor mastery stage, allowing him to forge the Cyan Dragon Bone. Otherwise, the results would have been even lower. Of course, after some time passed or once the Cyan Dragon Technique reached major mastery, he could continue to improve. When the Cyan Dragon Technique reached perfection, the system would grant further rewards. Even so, 280 points was already an incredibly formidable level, a rarity in the Jade Capital.

That vigorous vitality made even Lin Qingfeng cast a sidelong glance. He wondered how this kid was cultivating.

Upon seeing this, Song Yumeng’s eyes widened slightly in astonishment. She had personally witnessed his immense improvement in such a short period of time. He already possessed the bearing of an unrivaled genius.

"Yaoyao, come here. I’ll give you a strike as well," Lu Yuan said, beckoning her over.

"Yes, Mr. Yuan!" Yaoyao quickly ran up to him, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

Lu Yuan held the Celestial Derivation Hammer, absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to condense Spiritual Power. Then, he brought the hammer down on Yaoyao’s head. A brilliant green light burst forth as Spiritual Power surged! All of that Spiritual Power entered Yaoyao’s body, sinking into the depths of her source to stimulate and promote the evolution of her bloodline. She absorbed it incredibly fast—faster than anyone else—and hardly needed any actual hammering.

"Huh?" Lu Yuan was somewhat surprised by this reaction. However, he knew that Yaoyao possessed an atavistic bloodline. It was likely that her ancestral blood was actively absorbing the Spiritual Power to grow.

Lin Qingfeng took a serious look, his eyes flickering slightly, but he didn’t say anything.

"Her ancestral Demon Blood has been completely activated!" Song Yumeng stated bluntly.

"Demon Blood activated? What will happen in the future?" Wei Huiling asked nervously.

"Demon" was not a comforting word. Demons harming humans was an all too common occurrence. When a demon was weak, it could be intentionally ignored, but once it grew truly powerful...

"She will awaken divine abilities. Her future growth rate will be exceptionally fast, and her potential will greatly expand," Song Yumeng explained. "She might quickly reach the Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, or even the Fifth Grade. However, she belongs to the Blue Demons. Her bloodline is gentle, so she won’t actively harm people."

"Fifth Grade!" Wei Huiling and Lu Ming exchanged a shocked, disbelieving look.

The Fifth Grade was a lofty realm that countless Martial Artists could only dream of achieving. A Fifth Grade expert could prop up a mid-sized family and be looked up to by endless Martial Artists. If not for Lu Yuan’s rise, they would never have reached such a level even if they worked hard for three lifetimes.

"Lu Yuan and Siyao can keep her in check," Song Yumeng reassured them.

"Mhm," Lu Ming and Wei Huiling nodded. It was only then that they realized their family had two peerless geniuses.

BANG!

Lu Yuan extracted more Nine Heavens Primordial Qi and gave Yaoyao one final strike before finishing. The more she absorbed, the greater her potential. This girl’s future would definitely surpass the Fifth Grade!

It was getting late. Neither Lin Qingfeng nor Song Yumeng needed Lu Yuan to use the Celestial Derivation Hammer to help them improve. First, their potential had already been developed to its absolute limit. Second, Lu Yuan’s cultivation base was still relatively low; the power he could draw from the Celestial Derivation Hammer was limited, so it wouldn’t have much effect on them. Third, both of them came from extraordinary backgrounds and were his elders.

"I might be leaving the Jade Capital for a while in a few days," Lin Qingfeng suddenly said. "I need to go to the Southwest to retrieve some things and handle a few matters."

"About how long will you be gone?" Lu Ming furrowed his brow.

"Half a year at the shortest. At the longest, two to three years, or perhaps even longer." Lin Qingfeng couldn’t say for sure, because he planned to complete the Fourth-Grade Dragon Transformation before returning—or even break straight through to the Third Grade Longevity Realm.

"Sister Song and Siyao aren’t going, right?" Wei Huiling asked.

"We aren’t going," Song Yumeng shook her head. The Jade Capital was safe, whereas the Southwest was considerably more dangerous. Lin Qingfeng would be much freer acting on his own.

"I understand. I’ll make sure to patrol this area more often," Lu Ming declared. His strength might not be immense, but it was important to show his commitment. Besides, martial prowess wasn’t always everything.

"You don’t need to worry about things here," Wei Huiling said, grasping Song Yumeng’s hand.

"Mhm."

Lin Qingfeng looked at Lu Yuan, flipped his hand to produce a Jade Scroll, and tossed it over.

"This is the Thick Earth Divine Skill I promised you. Practice it only after you have mastered the Vermilion Bird Technique. Fire begets Earth, Earth begets Metal... Only when the five elements rotate in harmony can you achieve major mastery. I hope that when I return, I’ll see you’ve mastered it all and become unrivaled among the younger generation in the Jade Capital."

"Thank you, Uncle Qingfeng." Lu Yuan caught it and stored it in his Storage Ring. "By the time you return, I will definitely have made a name for myself. I might even be the number one prodigy in the Jade Capital. I won’t disappoint you. Of course, you shouldn’t just leave for two days and come right back. You said at least half a year, so keep your word."

"Hahaha, you brat... Do you really think I’ll be back in just half a year?" Lin Qingfeng pointed a finger at him with a chuckle before turning to Lu Ming. "You can practice that technique as well, but I think you’re better suited for Wood Element or Metal Element cultivation."

A person’s innate attributes determined their future path. If they weren’t compatible with a technique, they would only yield half the result with twice the effort.

"Mhm, I’ve already chosen a Profound Skill," Lu Ming said with a smile. He knew himself well enough to realize that he would struggle to master the Thick Earth Divine Skill even if it were handed to him. He had his own path to walk.

"I believe in you. Your talent is still quite good. With Lu Yuan around, you’ll reach at least the Fifth Grade in the future," Lin Qingfeng said.

"Fifth Grade? Hahaha, maybe, just maybe," Lu Ming laughed heartily. He certainly hoped so. In the past, he wouldn’t even dare to dream of reaching the Fifth Grade, but now it seemed possible. A rising tide truly lifted all boats!

Lu Yuan cultivated throughout the night, adapting to his newly enhanced source. The source improvement was a comprehensive upgrade. His physique, bones, and strength had all increased significantly, and his acupoint spaces had grown larger. These were the benefits brought about by his improved foundational aptitude. The might of the Cyan Dragon Technique was now even stronger. Moreover, by using the Celestial Derivation Hammer, Lu Yuan had sculpted his physique to be even more perfect, making it far more compatible with the Cyan Dragon Technique. After just one night, Lu Yuan’s strength had surged considerably once again.

Upon arriving at the Demon Suppression Bureau, Jiang Hongfei, Liu Zhi, and Chen Qian all noticed the changes in Lu Yuan. However, Jiang Hongfei and Liu Zhi had already grown accustomed to it. He was different every single day, his strength advancing by leaps and bounds daily. They were practically numb to it by now.

Chen Qian carefully inspected him for a moment before earnestly practicing the Cloud-Brushing Hand. A day had passed, and she had already developed a slight proficiency with it. After all, she had a solid martial arts foundation to begin with.

"Not bad," Lu Yuan offered a few pointers from the sidelines.

A little later, Qin Gang walked over with someone in tow.

"This is Su Wan. She’ll be a member of your squad from now on."

"Why are you here?" Lu Yuan frowned.

He wondered why this rich young lady had run off to the Demon Suppression Bureau to join the commotion. Such a pampered miss couldn’t afford to get hurt. When they went out on missions in the future, was she going to bring two maids along, or have bodyguards secretly following her?

"Can I not come? Or are you just not welcoming me?" Su Wan asked with a smile. She simply wanted to be closer to Lu Yuan so she could unlock her Seven-Sound Mysterious Body sooner.

"You can come. Just know that in my squad, you have to follow orders from now on," Lu Yuan established the rules upfront.

"I’ll follow orders—as long as they’re reasonable and related to the mission!" Su Wan declared. She had already made the mental preparations and arranged everything before coming.

"Alright then." Lu Yuan had no reason to refuse.

"Great, since you two already know each other, I’ll take my leave." Qin Gang quickly made himself scarce. He had originally assumed this young lady was coming to replace Su the Ninth, but he never expected she was here specifically for Lu Yuan.