Chapter 308

Chapter 308: Foundation Establishment Technique

Zhou Luo’s face lit up with joy, having unexpectedly obtained his wish by drawing a sword technique.

He merely didn’t know what level this technique was.

Filled with anticipation, he looked toward his backpack.

On the technique’s icon, he saw the details of this sword method.

[Technique: Nine Heavens Sword Technique]

[Grade: Foundation Establishment Lower Grade]

[Description: A Foundation Establishment Technique originating from an ancient sword sect, possessing Heaven-bearing ability and Heaven-subduing power. Cultivators may master formidable sword intent after practice…]

Foundation Establishment Lower Grade.

The moment these words entered his sight, Zhou Luo’s heart surged with excitement.

This truly was the Foundation Establishment Technique he had long dreamed of.

Though only Lower Grade, it was perfectly suited for him. He wouldn’t have to worry about being like with the Five Elements Sword Technique back then—drawing something unusable.

Moreover, judging by the description, this was an ancient sword technique with a long history and immense power.

These days, any technique involving "ancient" origins was without exception extraordinary.

Like the dual cultivation technique he acquired before, it too was linked to the ancient Hehuan Path.

Delighted, Zhou Luo chose to activate it.

Instantly, knowledge about the technique flooded into his mind like a tide.

Unlike others practicing cultivation techniques, any technique granted by the system became perfectly mastered as soon as he used it, understood possibly even more profoundly than the master who first created it.

And just like with skills, his body adapted to this technique, allowing his execution to feel utterly seamless and instinctive.

This was also one reason why he surpassed both Foundation Establishment opponents during their respective combat—mastering techniques beyond their grasp.

Against techniques of the same grade, he could outmatch opponents through superior comprehension and familiarity.

Others needed time to cultivate; his mastery was immediate and permanent.

After acquiring this Foundation Establishment Lower Grade technique, Zhou Luo felt exceptionally at ease.

Five days later, the Wang Family’s head arrived at the Lin Family, approaching the family head’s mansion with deep respect.

"Senior Zhou."

The Wang Family Head offered a solemn bow toward Zhou Luo seated in the host’s position, his aged face etched with deference.

"Mnn," Zhou Luo acknowledged with a nod.

Twenty years ago, he had visited the Wang Family without even meeting anyone of note.

Now, the passage of time had completely reversed their positions.

After a brief acknowledgment, servants ushered the Wang Family Head to a seat beside, where he sat respectfully.

"Family Head Wang, are you aware of the Xue Family’s situation?" Zhou Luo inquired placidly.

The Xue Family had remained obscure for many years. Their sudden reemergence surely indicated powerful backing.

The Wang family head had an aged face with a hint of worry. He said, "I had heard of this Xue Family before, but there had been little interaction."

"This time for the sake of Feng City, I specifically sent someone to investigate, but no news came out."

When Zhou Luo had delivered the message, after a shock, he immediately had someone look into it.

But the news the other party got was not much different from what he already knew.

Over the years, the Xue Family had suddenly emerged like a dark horse, with no warning for their rise.

Zhou Luo was deep in thought.

For such a family, the backing behind them must be connected to the Immortal Sect.

But if it were the Qinyuan Sect, they had no need to keep such a low profile.

Then there was only one possibility: another sect.

Could it be the Chimagong Sect?

If it really was them, then this matter had to be handled with caution.

However, he suspected the other party would not dare act so openly; otherwise, if the Qinyuan Sect found out, it would bring certain disaster.

This gave everything some room for maneuver.

Actually, for safety’s sake, he could just yield Feng City.

But now his influence was at its peak; if he gave up a major city for no reason, it was bound to invite criticism.

He had not hesitated to use his treasure to establish authority; if he let the Xue Family seize Feng City, all his previous efforts would be wasted.

And since the other party seemed intent on keeping a low profile, he at least needed to clarify the situation.

With his current strength, combined with the newly acquired Foundation Establishment Lower Grade technique, he estimated he could put up a fight even against ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After all, among these long-life families, Foundation Establishment techniques were rare and monopolized by the Immortal Sects.

Even the Lin Family Ancestor could only use a Supreme Qi Refinement technique.

"Just go and see," Zhou Luo promptly made the decision.

Feng City definitely had to be visited, and this time it was a joint operation involving three families; if any real issue arose, the Xue Family would face retaliation from three major long-life families.

Even with its deep background, they would be cautious and not act recklessly.

The Wang family head nodded.

In truth, he did not want to go; originally, he had planned to send an elder as the Li Family had done.

But if it weren’t for Zhou Luo’s order and his relationship with Wang Yu Wei, the Wang Family Ancestor would not have sent him.

On this trip, besides accompanying him to Feng City, he had another matter to handle.

"Senior Zhou, might I ask if you have any thoughts about taking a concubine lately?" he asked respectfully.

Given Zhou Luo’s current status and position, befriending him was essential.

He had long heard the other party enjoyed marrying wives, and with the Li Family precedent, the Wang Family planned to send a direct descendant female.

Hearing these words, Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Does the Wang Family have a proposal?"

Marrying wives and having children was his rightful path, something he had to focus on later.

Now, his women could no longer bear more burdens, as they had all birthed at least three children already.

If he could marry a woman with good spiritual roots, he could accept that.

After all, he was not far from Seventh Grade spiritual roots, and once this matter ended, he would devote himself to marrying wives, taking concubines, and making babies.

Hearing this, the Wang family head’s eyes lit up.

It seemed this matter had potential.

He straightened his garments and said seriously, "Senior Zhou, I have a granddaughter, twenty years young with fifth-grade spiritual roots; if she could enter a favorable union with you, that would be excellent."

This granddaughter actually had decent cultivation talent; she was already at the fifth layer of Qi Refinement, which counted as combat strength.

But compared to winning over a Foundation Establishment expert, it clearly paled.

So he unhesitatingly offered her.

This would demonstrate sincerity.

Hearing it involved fifth-grade spiritual roots, Zhou Luo nodded slightly.

For long-life families like theirs, a child with fifth-grade spiritual roots was already excellent.

Those with higher grades were likely nurtured intensively by families or even sent to the Immortal Sect.

For instance, like his own pair of children.

For the moment, Zhou Luo would not aspire to more; such opportunities were rare, like meeting a woman like Yao Wu.

"Fine," Zhou Luo did not refuse.

He was no longer like before, needing to consider appearance or character matches.

After all, as a cultivator, there was no concern over looks.

As for character, with Lin Xi now the Lin family head, she could manage his harem without issue.

And since she was only a Concubine, her status was incomparable, rendering any ill intent meaningless.

"Then I will arrange for the granddaugher to be sent soon," the Wang family head grinned, wrinkles deepening.

"Yes, take her directly to my wife," Zhou Luo replied.

As his status soared, such situations were bound to multiply, but with Lin Xi handling it, he need not worry.