Chapter 190: Twenty Pieces!
Half a year later, the Lu Clan group returned from the Wu family's Immortal Beast Stables.
Every one of them looked exhausted.
Even Lu Qingyang was the same, though deep in his eyes hid a trace of joy.
I never imagined this Great Vehicle technique would actually be connected to that Wu Ancestor who incarnated into the Heavenly Dao.
What a coincidence. But if I simply took this technique out to sell, I'm afraid it would be somewhat wasteful…
Lu Qingyang pondered inwardly.
A ninth-rank technique was not considered much of a treasure in the Immortal Realm.
At most, it could fetch a price from some True Immortal descendants.
That price could at most support his cultivation up to Soul Transformation and Void Return.
This also fit the Simulation progress.
But now, Lu Qingyang knew this technique was the very method that Wu Ancestor had cultivated before.
Selling it off so foolishly would be too wasteful.
Perhaps… I should return this technique to the Wu family!
With that thought, Lu Qingyang made up his mind.
And as their group returned, the Wu Steward appeared right on cue.
“How did it go, Brother Lu? Was this trip smooth?”
“Smooth, very smooth. With Brother Wu's care, we cleaned out the Immortal Beast Stables completely this time.”
“Mm, in that case, go to the accounting room and collect your pay.”
“This time you should be able to collect eleven or twelve mid-grade immortal crystals at least!”
When the Lu Clan Patriarch heard the Wu Steward's words, his face was full of delight.
Eleven or twelve mid-grade immortal crystals!
That was no small sum.
After all, that many immortal crystals were enough to nurture a Great Vehicle cultivator for the Lu family!
With that said, he prepared to exchange some pleasantries and lead the clansmen to collect their pay.
But who would have thought that before he could open his mouth, a handsome youth abruptly stepped out of the ranks and came before the Wu Steward.
“Hm?”
“Insolence! How dare you be so rude!”
Seeing the youth's behavior, the Lu Clan Patriarch immediately shouted.
The gathered Lu Clansmen were also somewhat puzzled, not understanding what this junior of the clan was trying to do.
As for the Wu Steward, he narrowed his eyes slightly.
He rather wanted to see just what this youth intended to do.
“Enough, Brother Lu is being far too strict.”
“What is it, youngster? Is there something you wish to say to this old man?”
The Wu Steward chuckled lightly, feigning amiability while in truth looking at Lu Qingyang with a certain stiffness.
“This junior found an item within the Immortal Beast Stables, and suspects it is connected to your noble ancestor.”
“I dared not covet it, and so I offer it to your noble family, hoping you might appraise it.”
As Lu Qingyang spoke, he took the Stone Stele from his Storage Ring.
Seeing this, the Lu Clan Patriarch was first stunned.
The rest were likewise bewildered.
“Oh?”
The Wu Steward's eyebrow suddenly twitched.
He took the Stone Stele and examined it carefully.
The moment he looked, his entire body froze.
After examining it closely for half an hour, he finally raised his head in shock.
“It really is… it really is real!”
“None of you move! I shall go report to the Patriarch!”
With that said, before anyone could respond, he vanished from the spot with a swoosh.
Seeing this, the Lu Clan Patriarch's face was filled with shock as well.
He never would have imagined that his own clansman could yield such a great harvest.
The others, meanwhile, were somewhat dumbfounded.
They did not know why the Wu Steward had suddenly become so agitated.
“An object related to the Wu Ancestor… could it be… that person's belonging!”
Among the crowd, a Lu Clan elder seemed to think of something and immediately cried out in shock.
Seeing this, the Lu Clan Patriarch also spoke up to ask.
“Second Brother, whose belonging are you talking about?”
“That person! The one in the Immortal Beast Stables!”
“The Immortal Beast Stables… wait, you don't mean that Nine-Turn Heavenly Immortal? The one who incarnated into the Heavenly Dao?”
“Exactly, him! Otherwise, how could the Wu Steward be so agitated!”
Hearing this, the Lu Clan Patriarch's expression turned solemn.
The others, seeing this, also shifted their gazes toward Lu Qingyang…
Half a day later, just as the Lu Clansmen were at a loss for what to do, a figure with an extremely majestic aura, like a blazing sun, abruptly descended.
“Greetings, Patriarch Wu!”
“Greetings, Patriarch Wu!”
The Lu Clan members recognized the newcomer and hurriedly bowed.
The arrival was none other than the current Nine-Turn True Immortal of the Wu family!
“All of you, rise.”
Mr. Wu waved his hand, signaling everyone to rise.
He then looked at the Stone Stele in his hand, examined it carefully once more, and only then cupped his hands toward Lu Qingyang.
“Many thanks, young friend, for recovering our ancestor's relic.”
“Earlier, the steward said someone had found our ancestor's belonging in the Immortal Beast Stables. This one thought it was fake.”
“Now I see it truly is real. This debt of gratitude, I, Wu, must remember in my heart!”
Patriarch Wu's face was full of solemnity.
“Senior is too kind. This junior merely picked it up by luck.”
“Moreover, your noble family's belonging should naturally be returned.”
“Good, good. A hero among youths, admirable virtue.”
“Speak then. What reward would you like? As long as my Wu family can accomplish it, we will not refuse!”
“This junior does not need a reward for now.”
“Oh?”
Patriarch Wu frowned.
“Could it be you look down on our Wu family's things?”
“This Stone Stele, though not an extremely precious item, is very important to our clan in tracing our ancestor's past.”
“So speak freely.”
Hearing this, Lu Qingyang finally let out a long breath of relief.
He knew his choice had been right.
This was also one of the few choices he had made to change the Simulation progress.
“In that case… this junior boldly requests that Senior permit this junior to seek a position in your noble family!”
“Seek a position?”
“You don't want immortal crystals or techniques?”
“Secret Realm resources would work too?”
“Why do you only want a position?”
Patriarch Wu was somewhat baffled.
Not just him, even the other Lu Clansmen could not understand.
Asking for some natural treasures would have been so much better.
But only Lu Qingyang knew, in this Immortal Realm where every step was difficult, how hard it was to find a place to cultivate in peace without having to run around earning resources.
He had already thought it through. As long as he could secure a position in the True Immortal Wu family, he would no longer need to rush about before reaching True Immortal.
And naturally, he would not stir up further trouble.
Most importantly… he could avoid that malicious Immortal Lord Ancient Moon!
With that thought, he hurriedly cupped his hands.
“Please grant this request, Senior! This junior seeks no great merit, only a stable position.”
“Very well.”
“Since you insist, I will not force you.”
Patriarch Wu thought it over, and ultimately agreed.
“However, you are still young, so go to the inner residence first as a cultivation companion.”
“One year… twenty mid-grade immortal crystals.”
“Is that acceptable?”
Hearing this, before Lu Qingyang could respond, the Lu Clansmen behind him could no longer sit still!
Twenty mid-grade immortal crystals? A year?!
After all, several hundred of them had worked themselves half to death for a year and only earned ten mid-grade immortal crystals!
Lu Qingyang had not expected his choice to bring him such a great harvest either…