Chapter 349

Chapter 349: Lottery

More than a year had passed since the last time Zhou Luo had offspring.

The rare lottery chance made Zhou Luo eager with anticipation.

Over these past decades, changes in his strength and status had been inseparable from the system’s help.

Whether it was himself or his offspring, they had become better due to the system.

Zhou Luo calmed his mind and looked at the red lottery wheel.

As he had reached mid-level Foundation Establishment, purple dots had spread across the red wheel.

The purple light wasn’t bright, resembling stars imprinted on it from the sky’s edge, appearing alluring and seductive.

The seven lottery regions showed no changes, with gilded characters engraved upon them, majestic and stirring.

Start the lottery!

Zhou Luo decisively chose to begin.

In the next second, the golden sphere of light began circulating among the seven regions; its dazzling glow was like the blazing sun but not blinding, instead warm and soothing.

Under his watchful gaze, the speed of the golden sphere gradually slowed down until it stopped in the skills region.

Among the hundred skills of cultivation, Zhou Luo had already drawn twelve techniques, including pill refinement and spiritual symbols which had reached the Second Level.

The other skills had also provided him with some greater or lesser help.

If one were to say among the seven major regions, the best reward was unquestionably in the skills region.

Because skill improvements were permanent, and skills didn’t conflict with each other; the more skills one mastered, the faster one’s ability improved.

It was just unknown what this technique would be this time.

Zhou Luo couldn’t help but feel some anticipation.

At this moment, the system’s mechanical notification sound rang out.

"Congratulations Host, you have gained First Level Gu refinement technique!"

"The reward has been automatically sent to the Host’s backpack, please check it!"

The clear sound entered Zhou Luo’s ears; he froze for a short moment, then became overjoyed.

Gu refinement technique!

It was actually Gu refinement.

He had waited so long, and now he had truly drawn the Gu refinement technique.

Earlier, to refine Gu, he had spared no time, practicing devotedly every day.

He did have talent, which was why he had started without a specialized teacher’s guidance.

Though for a long time afterward, he had failed to improve further.

But he had always researched Gu techniques and urgently wanted to advance more.

Yao Wu was especially the same; because no one taught her, she had remained unable to reach higher levels all these years.

Now, he had obtained the First Level Gu refinement technique.

Not only could he achieve significant personal growth, but it would also allow Yao Wu to continue advancing, ultimately becoming a top-tier first-rank Gu Master.

With the aid of this Gu refinement technique, the Lin Family would gain an industry to enhance its competitiveness, and his business in the Immortal City would flourish as well.

With this thought, Zhou Luo felt immensely content.

He turned his attention to the description in his bag.

[First-rank Gu Refinement Technique: Upon use, directly comprehend the max-level first-rank Gu refinement technique, along with the corresponding Compendium of Gu Insects]

"Use!"

Without a moment’s hesitation, Zhou Luo selected to use it.

As he did so, a surge of information on Gu techniques flooded into his mind.

The stream of knowledge flowed through his consciousness sea, solidifying into unyielding stones of understanding, becoming a permanent part of his memory.

The moment he fully absorbed that information, Zhou Luo instantly transformed from a novice Gu Master into a refined master with centuries of cultivation experience.

Every subtle movement he made now held the innate grace and presence of a seasoned Gu Master.

Muscle memory also integrated into his body, and his understanding of Gu techniques became crystal clear.

Externally, he opened his eyes and took a deep breath.

At this moment, he could distinctly perceive that he had mastered all the skills of Gu refinement.

This showcased the system’s power – bypassing personal struggle and comprehending techniques without encountering any bottleneck, enabling direct mastery.

He stared intently at the bed canopy, burning with impatience to start cultivating some Gu insects.

Especially the Heartfelt Gu acquired in Snowfall City; it was something he could now effortlessly control. Crafting it might mean never fearing betrayal from his women again.

Early the next morning.

Zhou Luo exited his room and headed to Yao Wu’s usual Gu refinement area.

The site had been partitioned off. Patches of lush, green grass dotted the landscape, occasionally revealing free-roaming Gu insects.

Apart from sessions of dual cultivation, Yao Wu would spend virtually all her time here diligently researching Gu techniques.

Regrettably, without guidance, her progress was painfully slow.

Zhou Luo didn’t disturb her, nor was he ready to reveal his refined mastery.

He proceeded to his own Gu refining workspace.

It was a modest room filled with various Gu refinement tools.

In the world of cultivation, the vast majority of Gu insects are cultivated using rare spiritual treasures, poisonous insects, and other natural materials.

Their essence lies in using the Gu insect as a vessel, infusing it with specific power to achieve special effects.

Some Gu insects exist naturally, while others are cultivated through meticulous effort.

The room still housed a collection of preserved Gu insects.

Casually selecting materials and a Gu insect, Zhou Luo placed them into an alchemical furnace.

Refining Gu insects differed from the four major skills; the latter relied heavily on mental strength application, while the former demanded masterful technique control.

Despite their minute size, the internal structures of Gu insects are extraordinarily complex.

The Gu Master’s task is to transform this internal architecture without impairing the insect’s vitality, constructing the precise operating mechanism desired.

This process demanded extreme precision, testing the Gu Master’s meticulousness and, crucially, their deep mastery of Gu techniques.

Inside the furnace, a brown Gu insect rested inertly beside the materials.

It was a freshly cultivated specimen.

Selecting the right Gu insect was paramount, as it formed the core component of refinement.

Every Gu insect was, without exception, the product of a Careful Selection cultivation process.

These foundational insects were termed primal Gu insects.

At its core, Gu refinement bestowed these primal Gu insects with uniquely diverse abilities.

The art of cultivating the primal Gu insects themselves also required deep contemplation.

For now, however, Zhou Luo simply sought a trial run, so he directly opted for a mid-grade Gu insect Yao Wu had cultivated.

Subsequently, Zhou Luo released his mental strength, enveloping the entire furnace.

The heart of his path serene and bright, he raised both hands and began forming seals.

In Gu techniques, the chosen cultivation method (technique) was crucial, as altering a Gu insect’s internal structure required potent technique guidance.

Sometimes, refining just one Gu insect demanded multiple techniques working seamlessly in concert.

This accentuated Gu refinement’s inherent focus on technical proficiency above all else.

Zhou Luo harbored no concerns here. The system, upon granting him first-rank Gu refinement technique, had perfected his physical instincts and technical control to the absolute pinnacle achievable at that rank.

His application of the skills was smooth as flowing clouds, devoid of the slightest hint of stagnation.

Activating the technique, streams of energy flowed into the Gu insect’s body. Simultaneously, Zhou Luo split a sliver of his focus, manipulating a spirit pestle to begin grinding the adjacent materials.

He aimed to cultivate a Gu insect that enhanced training speed.