Chapter 126

Chapter 126: The Spiritual Pill Conference Was Approaching

The lottery began!

On the white spinning wheel, the seven regions gleamed brightly, and Zhou Luo did not hesitate but continued to choose the lottery draw.

The golden sphere of light spun again and finally stopped at the spiritual object area.

Seeing this area, Zhou Luo was slightly shocked.

It seemed that among the seven areas, he had never drawn from this one before.

The so-called spiritual objects actually referred to natural treasures, representing all materials.

For instance, materials for pill refinement, materials for equipment refinement, materials for array inscription, or naturally formed things with special effects and so on.

The items in this area would likely be more varied.

After all, who knew what materials could be drawn?

But one thing was certain.

No matter what material it was, it could definitely be put to use.

So for this area, Zhou Luo was still full of expectation.

【Congratulations, host! You have obtained the spiritual object Earth Shattering Bear Gallbladder!】

【The reward has been automatically sent to your backpack. Please check it!】

Soon, the notification sound immediately rang out.

The moment the words “Earth Shattering Bear Gallbladder” appeared, Zhou Luo became completely unsettled.

Wasn’t this exactly the body refinement material he wanted?

He was ecstatic inside.

It was such a coincidence to draw this item.

It seemed his luck today was truly extraordinary.

First a double hit, then gaining an extra year of cultivation for nothing, and now drawing the body refinement material he needed most.

With this material, he could perform the body refinement for the Third Level of the Bear Body Refinement Technique.

Zhou Luo was extremely happy.

Originally, he had thought that with so many materials in the spiritual object area, drawing the one he wanted would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.

So most of the time, he chose to buy materials himself.

But he hadn’t expected that with enough luck, he could still draw some precious materials.

The two lottery draws stirred up intense excitement in Zhou Luo.

Excitedly, he woke up the two women again to “share” this joy.

……

Three days later, Lin An delivered the body refinement materials he had purchased to Zhou Garden.

After receiving the materials, Zhou Luo eagerly headed to the room where he normally performed body refinement.

The system was quite generous, having given him three Earth Shattering Bear Gallbladders. According to the requirements of the Bear Body Refinement Technique, he could undergo physical refinement at least six times.

He took out one Earth Shattering Bear Gallbladder, split it into two pieces using spiritual energy. He placed one piece back into his storage ring and set the other on the nearby table.

He poured the materials into the copper cauldron one by one and affixed spiritual symbols to it.

Moments later, the medicinal liquid began to boil, taking on a murky crimson red hue resembling blood—utterly unnerving.

Zhou Luo took a deep breath and submerged his entire body into the liquid.

Instantly, the liquid took effect. Zhou Luo’s skin hissed as if touching scorching flames, sending plumes of white smoke rising around him.

He urgently recited the mantra of the Third Level Body Refinement Technique while channeling spiritual energy to protect his vital organs.

Under the ferocious medicinal properties, Zhou Luo’s wheat-toned skin darkened to a charcoal-like shade, emitting a pungent burnt odor.

The sensation felt as though he’d plunged headlong into molten lava.

Boundless flames not only scorched his flesh but also torched his very being.

Thankfully, having endured the first two levels of refinement, his physique was already robust enough.

Otherwise, he’d never have withstood the assault of this Third Level medicinal liquid.

Overwhelming agony swept over him—a torment like ten thousand arrows piercing his heart.

Zhou Luo gritted his teeth, grabbed half the Earth Shattering Bear Gallbladder from the table, and tossed it down his throat.

Roar—

The next instant, a mighty bear’s roar echoed faintly within him.

The gallbladder burst into golden light inside his body. A spectral bear surged toward his Qi sea—exploding the moment it made contact, fracturing into innumerable sparks.

The sparks scattered and adhered to every part of his form.

The blazing flames diminished beneath their radiance.

Yet for Zhou Luo, this change brought immense suffering.

Clenching through heart-rending pain, he activated his heart method to suppress the violent energy.

Half an hour later.

Zhou Luo’s eyes snapped open, his starry eyes gleaming with triumph.

He lurched upright, the charred blackness immediately sloughing off to reveal smooth wheat-hued skin.

His muscles stood defined beneath it, radiating raw strength.

Though the Third Level refinement wasn’t complete, Zhou Luo’s physique now felt confident against Qi Refinement seventh level cultivators.

Donning his robes, he walked out of the chamber.

Just then, he spotted Lin Qing Han guiding little Chang An in cultivation.

Zhou Chang An was nearly four years old now. Blessed with Qi of Innate Origins, he’d embraced cultivation earlier than his siblings.

As his mother, Lin Qing Han wished for him to cultivate young—hoping it would elevate his future achievements.

After all, possessing only a Ninth Grade spiritual root meant he might never surpass the fifth layer of Qi Refinement without early training.

Zhou Luo acknowledged this truth, yet a new thought emerged within him.

"Little Chang An, come to Daddy here."

Zhou Luo squatted down and beckoned.

Lin Qing Han glanced at him, didn’t say anything, and let Zhou Chang An go over on his own.

"Daddy…" Zhou Chang An called out, then trotted over.

When he approached, Zhou Luo scooped him up and walked outside.

Little Chang An thought Daddy would take him to play, but instead, he was taken straight to the training room.

Seeing this, Zhou Chang An’s originally smiling face instantly fell, filled with resistance.

These days, Mommy had been teaching him the practice.

But lively as he was, how could he bear the tedious meditation?

He had thought seeing Daddy would bring liberation, but unexpectedly, it still involved practicing.

"Daddy, can we not practice?" Zhou Chang An looked up at Zhou Luo, pouting, his little face expressing grievance.

"No, Daddy will teach you a new cultivation technique." Zhou Luo tapped his nose and said.

He intended to impart the Spirit Gathering Technique to little Chang An.

This cultivation technique was better than the family’s, and in the future, it would certainly become a required technique for their clan.

Now was the perfect opportunity to let Zhou Chang An practice it.

"Oh, alright." Little Chang An lowered his head, lacking enthusiasm.

"If you obey and practice, I will give you a new toy." Seeing this, Zhou Luo spoke.

"Really?" Zhou Chang An instantly looked up, his big eyes lighting up slightly.

"Of course, but you must promise you won’t tell anyone about the cultivation technique." Zhou Luo said.

"Not even Mommy?" Zhou Chang An asked curiously.

"Um, not even." Zhou Luo said seriously.

The Spirit Gathering Technique was too precious; if others found out about it, spreading to the clan’s ears, it would inevitably cause all sorts of troubles.

Although the women in the household wouldn’t harm him, it was still possible for them to convey information to the clan, since they were originally from the Lin Family and naturally thought about the clan’s interests.

Just like the last time with the seafood feast.

Why did the family head come to know that news?

Surely, a woman by his side had spread that information.

This kind of natural human tendency could not be stopped or changed, so Zhou Luo could only try his best to prevent those secrets from reaching their ears.

Although he was young, little Chang An, being naturally clever, understood Daddy’s meaning.

So he readily agreed and pledged not to tell anyone.

In the following days, little Chang An’s practice was taken on solely by Zhou Luo.

Unknowingly, two months passed.

The annual Spiritual Pill Conference was finally about to be held at the Lin Family.

Many cultivators had already streamed into Maple Leaf City from all directions, and even members of other long-life families had arrived.