Chapter 111

Chapter 111: The Long-Awaited Lottery

The current situation in the Lin Family was quite clear.

Although the Great Elder chose Closed-Door Training to delay appointing the Seventh Elder, the longer the Law Enforcement Hall remained in Lin Xuanfeng’s control, the deeper the main family’s influence would penetrate.

By then, even if the new Seventh Elder belonged to the Great Elder’s faction, it would be meaningless.

Presumably, the Great Elder should realize this.

Yet why still choose Closed-Door Training to evade?

Zhou Luo hadn’t figured it out yet.

For now, he focused more on keeping himself safe.

His current status was far different from before; either faction would eagerly try to win him over, let alone target or suppress him.

Even at the center of the storm, he could remain unaffected.

While deep in thought, Bai Zhi Yan appeared in the main hall.

Tonight, she wore a moon-white long dress, a sheer gauze draped over her shoulders, her snow-white, delicate skin faintly visible beneath.

She sat beside him, her lovely face tinged with shyness, whispering softly, "Husband, where will you sleep tonight?"

Zhou Luo chuckled lightly.

He hadn’t expected this girl, usually so timid, to be so bold in such matters.

Still, Bai Zhi Yan possessed Sixth Grade spiritual roots.

If she could truly bear a child with mid-grade spiritual roots, it would be immensely beneficial for him.

"Where would you like me to sleep?" Zhou Luo asked back with a smile.

Bai Zhi Yan’s cheeks flushed red. She lowered her head, her fair fingers twisting the hem of her skirt, her mind wandering wildly.

Since experiencing intimacy, she seemed to have opened a door to a new world, becoming ever more dependent on Zhou Luo.

Of course, the most important reason was her strong desire to bear his child.

She adored children, often playing with her sisters’ children and admiring those well-behaved little ones. She longed deeply for a child of her own, hers and Zhou Luo’s.

Earlier, as Zhou Luo was away on a long journey, this wish had been left unfulfilled.

Now that he had returned at last, she certainly wouldn’t let the chance slip away.

While her thoughts raced aimlessly, Zhou Luo had quietly moved before her.

He leaned down, gazed at this bashful beauty, then gently scooped her up into his arms.

Bai Zhi Yan nestled against his broad chest, her beautiful eyes shimmering, her heart fluttering.

And so another night passed without words.

…

Late into the night, Zhou Luo held Bai Zhi Yan curled against him like a kitten. His right hand roamed freely over skin smooth as jade as his thoughts drifted.

He wondered what grade of spiritual roots the Fifth Miss possessed.

Logically speaking, they probably shouldn’t be weaker than Lin Jin Xuan’s.

If she was truly willing to live harmoniously with the women around him, it was a good thing for him.

Ding—

[Congratulations Host, through unrelenting efforts, you have successfully impregnated your partner, gaining one lottery chance.]

At that moment, the long-awaited system notification sound abruptly rang out.

Zhou Luo’s body jerked, nearly waking Bai Zhi Yan who was fast asleep.

Pregnancy had finally succeeded.

He was immensely excited inside.

Since marrying Bai Zhi Yan, he had long anticipated what offspring would be born from their union.

Sadly, there had been no signs for a long time afterwards.

He had waited so long.

It had finally arrived.

He eagerly sank into his mind, and his consciousness once again arrived before that lottery wheel.

The white wheel hung motionless in mid-air, its seven zones entirely unchanged.

He didn’t know how his luck tonight would turn out.

His luck hadn’t been good in the past.

Especially during his studies at the Immortal Sect, he spent an entire year just to obtain a few useful clues, and he couldn’t confirm if anyone else had beaten him to those clues.

This lottery.

Zhou Luo felt uncertain.

Speaking of what he wanted most, naturally it was some methods to bolster his combat power.

After all, he would soon be treasure-hunting with Lin Xin and Wang Yu Wei, so he naturally required increased strength.

"Begin the lottery!"

The golden sphere of light manifested and started whirling rapidly across the wheel.

Zhou Luo’s heart instantly clenched.

He prayed it wouldn’t be some worthless reward.

Zhou Luo silently pleaded within.

Soon, the golden sphere of light began slowing at a visible pace until it finally landed in the crafting skills area.

It was skills yet again.

It had to be one of the four major skills!

Zhou Luo inwardly raged.

In his view, among the hundred skills of cultivation, only the four major skills were paramount.

Best if it was the Second Level Alchemy Skill.

That way, he could refine Foundation Establishment Dan earlier.

[Congratulations, Host. You have acquired the Skill of Formations!]

[The reward has been automatically delivered to your backpack. Please check!]

The system’s notification sounded the next second.

Zhou Luo felt an initial surge of joy.

It truly was one of the Four Major Skills.

Immediately afterward, a wave of frustration washed over him.

Why did it have to be the Skill of Formations?

Within the Four Major Skills of cultivation—Formations, Alchemy, Artifact Crafting, Talisman Making—Formations came first in stature, yet carried a significant drawback.

Unlike the other three skills, it offered far less convenience and demanded far more resources.

Low-level formations were immovable and could only be pre-deployed within a designated area, primarily serving defensive or supportive roles.

After all, enemies weren’t foolish enough to deliberately charge into an activated formation; most simply waited until its spiritual energy was fully depleted.

Should danger strike while traveling, a formation proved far less practical than the other three skills.

Moreover, setting up any single formation consumed substantial resources.

He had touched upon this very subject in conversations with Xu Changsheng.

Xu Changsheng had explained that to establish a formation, one needed three core things: a reliable Formation Diagram, proper Formation Materials, and a location abundant in spiritual energy to sustain the formation’s operation.

Naturally, an excessive quantity of spiritual stones could compensate for the last requirement.

Beyond that, the task demanded immense mental energy, along with specific tools like array discs, specialized etching brushes, carving knives, and similar instruments.

In his current circumstances, he lacked the energy to gather such preparations.

Even if he acquired them, he’d have nowhere suitable to test them.

Unlike potion brewing, which could be done discreetly, setting up a formation inevitably drew attention. If the family discovered it, explaining himself would be difficult.

All things considered, the Skill of Formations was the least immediately useful to him among the Four Major Skills.

However, ranking first among them signified undeniable potency.

Properly deployed, they could even enable killing opponents above one’s own level.

Once conditions permitted, he might arrange a small Gathering Spirit Array within his Zhou Garden. Doing so would eliminate the need to seek out spiritual vein sites for cultivation.

Regardless, this particular draw wasn’t entirely unsatisfactory.

Zhou Luo focused his awareness on the formation icon inside his backpack.

[Skill of Formations (Level 1): Upon use, directly comprehend the complete art of Level One Formations and gain the associated Complete Compendium of Formations]

He chose to use it without hesitation.

In the next moment, an ocean of knowledge flooded his mind. Every subtle intricacy and sophisticated method of formation crafting unveiled itself.

Simultaneously, his body underwent adjustment, much like when he had obtained the Alchemy Skill. Subtle muscle memories pertinent to formations were implanted deep within.

The greatest delight for Zhou Luo came from absorbing every piece of knowledge regarding Level One formations.

This mastery granted him instant recognition of any Level One formation’s underlying structure, energy flow patterns, and more upon sight.

Never had he imagined that one day he would become a formation master.

At that moment, Zhou Luo suddenly recalled Xu Changsheng.

Prior to this, he had contemplated appointing Xu Changsheng as the steward of Zhou Garden.

A new idea took root.

Perhaps Xu Changsheng could serve as a cover for testing lower-level formations.