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Chapter 176: Renown Reaches Far and Wide Without Leaving Home
In Lu Qing's mind, he envisioned himself within a furnace, his mental fortitude being tempered and refined. The sensation was akin to his soul being scorched, giving him the feeling that he would disintegrate into nothingness at any moment.
However, he knew that all of this was an illusion. Thus, he remained unmoved, silently reciting the mantra of his cultivation technique and enduring the ordeal.
After an unknown amount of time, the flames around him gradually died down, the furnace dissipated, and the strand of divine soul force returned to his orifice.
Lu Qing immediately noticed a difference. He felt that his divine soul force had noticeably strengthened compared to before.
A hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
"This Furnace Observation Technique is indeed a cultivation method from the Xianxia era. Just from the first attempt, it has noticeably enhanced my divine soul force.
With such an enigmatic technique, my aspiration to fully master the 'Will' state before reaching the innate stage is not merely a pipe dream.
I can even dare to envision refining the Divine Soul Talisman."
Thinking about the various mysterious descriptions of the Divine Soul Talisman in the Shen Fu Sect's legacy, Lu Qing's heart couldn't help but stir with excitement.
Ever since he came to this world and awakened his ability, he had obtained numerous legacies.
Among them, the most precious were the legacies of the Shen Fu Sect and the Li Huo Sect.
The Li Huo Sect's legacy originated from the Xianxia era. However, the origins of the Shen Fu Sect's legacy remained a mystery.
Lu Qing had not been able to uncover the Shen Fu Sect's history through their legacy.
Even in the Li Huo Sect's legacy, there was no mention of the Shen Fu Sect.
Lu Qing didn't know which sect was more powerful, but in his heart, the Shen Fu Sect seemed far more enigmatic.
Moreover, the path of talismans and fu characters was more profound than the Li Huo Sect's cultivation techniques.
It was common knowledge that Lu Qing possessed an extraordinary ability. No matter what he practiced, he progressed at an incredibly rapid pace.
Yet, even with his ability, he had spent a significant amount of time just to barely scratch the surface of the path of talismans. Up until now, he had not been able to refine the Divine Soul Talisman.
One could only imagine the challenges that lay on the path of talisman cultivation.
Furthermore, the path of talismans differed from ordinary cultivation methods.
It emphasized that everything in the world was a teacher, and everything could be utilized. It was not constrained by spiritual energy, and even in places where spiritual energy was scarce, one could still wield its power.
The only difference was that the might of the techniques would not be as formidable.
With such a powerful legacy, Lu Qing naturally wouldn't give up.
Thus, he had never slackened his efforts in refining the Divine Soul Talisman; he had only been held back by the limitations of his divine soul force.
Now that the Furnace Observation Technique had proven to be so effective in enhancing his divine soul force, the prospect of successfully refining the Divine Soul Talisman was within reach, and Lu Qing couldn't help but feel elated.
After indulging in his excitement for a while, Lu Qing realized that the day was already growing late. He composed himself, stored his battle knife into the Qiankun Bag, and made his way home.
Upon arriving home, Lu Qing roused Xiao Yan and Xiao Li from their warm beds, urging them to wash up and have their morning meal.
After breakfast, Lu Qing set off with the two little ones toward the courtyard on the mountainside.
"Lu Qing, Xiao Yan, are you heading to Old Master Chen's place?"
A villager greeted them warmly on the way, his eyes drifting to the small figure perched on Lu Qing's shoulder—Xiao Li.
Ever since they returned from the county town, Lu Qing no longer hid Xiao Li's presence.
After all, she had openly revealed herself every day during their time in the town.
Moreover, with his current strength, Lu Qing was no longer worried about anyone causing trouble for Xiao Li.
So, the night before, many villagers had seen Xiao Li and learned that she was Lu Qing's pet.
However, due to Xiao Li's unique and intelligent appearance, the villagers still felt a sense of wonder despite knowing of her existence.
"Yes, I hope Master Chen is already up."
Chapter: "The Unexpected Visitor"
Lu Qing smiled and replied, "He's definitely up. I just passed by the foot of the mountain and saw Old Master Chen practicing his martial arts in the courtyard."
After exchanging a few pleasantries with the villager, Lu Qing led the two youngsters up the mountain to the halfway point courtyard, where he saw his master, as expected.
What surprised him, however, was the presence of another individual.
"Your Excellency Zhi Rui?" Lu Qing exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the young man in plain clothes sipping tea under the plum tree with his master.
He never expected to encounter this person here.
"Young Master Lu," the young man in plain clothes said with a slight smile, nodding in greeting.
"Your Excellency Zhi Rui, what brings you here? Has something else happened in the county town?" Lu Qing asked involuntarily.
In his impression, this man's whereabouts were always rather elusive, and he wouldn't show up unless there was a significant matter at hand.
Moreover, during these days, he had also learned some information about the Tianji Tower from the old ancestor of the Wei family, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of wariness towards this individual.
He knew that this person possessed knowledge of many secrets unknown to others.
Furthermore, he seemed to possess unique abilities and had an exceptionally keen insight.
"All is peaceful in the county town. According to the latest news from my Tianji Tower, Wang Cangyi has already led his disciples back to the Tiancang Sect. There's no need for Young Master Lu to worry. As for me, I'm also leaving the county town and plan to travel to other places," the young man in plain clothes explained.
"Then what brings Your Excellency Zhi Rui here this time?" Lu Qing asked.
"Naturally, I missed the flower tea prepared by Old Master Chen," the young man in plain clothes smiled. "The flower tea I obtained from the old master the other day has long been consumed, and now I'm craving more. I can only shamelessly ask for a few more cups before I depart."
"Haha, that's simple. It's rare for Your Excellency Zhi Rui to appreciate it so much. Later, I'll give you some more as a small farewell gift," Old Master Chen chuckled.
"In that case, I'll have to thank Old Master in advance," the young man in plain clothes said happily.
After obtaining the flower tea, the young man in plain clothes finally turned serious.
"Of course, the reason for my visit this time is not only to ask for tea from Old Master, but also to share some news with you."
Lu Qing thought to himself, "I knew it. His visit is definitely not just for some flower tea."
"Please speak, Your Excellency Zhi Rui," Lu Qing said.
Old Master Chen, who had clearly anticipated this, remained unfazed, showing no signs of surprise on his face.
"The first matter concerns Young Master Lu," the young man in plain clothes said.
"It's related to me?" Lu Qing asked, taken aback.
"Indeed. I just received news that the Seven Kills Tower officially issued a Seven Kills Order against you yesterday, ordering your assassination," the young man in plain clothes revealed.
"Seven Kills Order..." Lu Qing's expression gradually turned solemn as he heard those words.
"That's right. So, Young Master Lu, you are now famous in the assassin world. You know, the Seven Kills Order from the Seven Kills Tower is rarely issued, sometimes with decades between each issuance. Countless people are curious about who this person is that has provoked the Seven Kills Tower to issue a Seven Kills Order for their assassination," the young man in plain clothes explained.
"If possible, I'd rather not have this kind of fame," Lu Qing said helplessly.
Being the center of attention in the entire assassin world was enough to make even him feel pressured.
"Young Master Lu, with your martial arts prowess, from the moment you decided to go to the county town to save the Wei family, you were destined to become a rising star, shaking the entire region," the young man in plain clothes said, shaking his head.
"The second matter I wish to discuss is also related to you."
"Oh?" Lu Qing raised an eyebrow. "Could there be something worse than being targeted for assassination?"
"This time, it should be good news," the young man in plain clothes said as he took out a scroll from his bosom and placed it on the table.
"Here is a list called the 'Qianlong Ranking.' It's a list compiled by my Tianji Tower, gathering information on countless young talents and genius martial artists from all over the world.
It's a list that countless young martial artists dream of being on.
And Young Master Lu, you are on this list."
(End of Chapter)
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