Chapter 81

Zhu Lingwu turned the three paper cranes over and over in his hands, but even though he knew these paper cranes were talismans, he had no idea how to activate them.

"Hehe, when the time comes, you will naturally know how to use them! Alright, alright, I'm going back, or else that Little Bai will say something again!"

As Old Crane spoke, another paper crane appeared in his hand. He casually waved it in the air, and the paper crane flew up, circling around him for a while before landing back in his hand.

Zhu Lingwu also understood the function of these talisman paper cranes. He thought to himself, this old man is really excessive, not speaking directly but doing things this way. He just doesn't know what the true function of these talisman paper cranes is.

These paper cranes are definitely different from the ones that flew out of his sleeve earlier, and they are probably not the one-time use talisman paper cranes used against the Xuanming Ghost Claw. It seems he will have to study them on his own.

However, since he can give them to someone like me who hasn't yet cultivated qi, they should be able to activate automatically without using any magical power. Could it be that you just need to wave them in the air like this?

Hmm, it seems that's the case.

Actually, there are quite a few talismans like these in Meng Yashi's Qiankun Storage Bag, but unfortunately, they all require spiritual energy to activate. For Zhu Lingwu, they are just decorations he can only look at for now.

When Old Ancestor Little Bai saw Old Crane leave, he smiled slightly but said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Old Crane is really stingy, only giving you three paper cranes. However, Little Grandson, these three paper cranes can at least help you withstand three attacks from ordinary qi cultivators. Here, take my Shu Lin Dan; it can help heal your injuries, but it doesn't have any other use! As long as you don't cause trouble, you probably won't need to use it!"

As he spoke, a jade bottle flew out of his sleeve and slowly approached Zhu Lingwu, landing in his hand.

"Hmph, you have a sharp tongue! Alright, alright, Little Grandson, take my Shi Pi Dan; it can temporarily add a layer of earth spiritual energy protection around your body, giving you a bit more self-preservation ability! Remember, if you reach the third level of qi cultivation within five years, come find the old ancestor! Sigh, you, Little Bai!"

Old Stone, who seemed dissatisfied with Old Ancestor Little Bai's favoritism towards Zhu Lingwu, also flew a jade bottle out of his sleeve, which landed in Zhu Lingwu's hand before he turned and walked away.

Seeing that Old Crane and Old Stone had left, Old Ancestor Little Bai squinted his eyes and looked at Zhu Lingwu, "Little Grandson, do you know why I'm helping you so much?"

Zhu Lingwu shook his head in confusion, looking at Old Ancestor Little Bai. He was a bit puzzled; why was this old ancestor always speaking up for him and taking such good care of him today?

Zhu Lingwu also knew that this old ancestor had traveled a thousand miles to save him in Tongshan County. What kind of connection did he have with him, or with his adoptive father?

Hearing him ask this, Zhu Lingwu naturally shook his head in confusion, "Little Grandson doesn't know!"

"Hehe, you silly little thing, you are my direct descendant, so the old ancestor naturally has to help you. Those two old guys, if you don't give them a few knocks, they won't give anything. Sigh, I really can't understand why, at their age, they don't go out much, but they keep things in their hands for no reason! Anyway, I have to take care of my own grandson! Sigh, it's a pity, Little Grandson, you must work hard in the next five years. If you can really cultivate to the third level of qi, the old ancestor will definitely get a high-quality magical tool from that guy for you. I know all about the treasures he has, since he always boasts about them in front of us!"

Old Ancestor Little Bai looked at Zhu Lingwu, waved his sleeve, and smiled slightly. He was indeed Zhu Lingwu's direct blood relative.

After all, the Zhu family in the seven houses was relatively closer compared to the other branches, but there were still different lineages within.

"But, Little Grandson's talent is really quite poor. Little Grandson is now cultivating the Nine Turn Lightning Body Technique to try to improve his talent. Otherwise, in five years, he might achieve nothing! Old Ancestor, do you have any way to help Little Grandson?"

Zhu Lingwu spoke frankly to this old ancestor. Indeed, he hoped that this old ancestor, who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, could have some way to help him reach the third level of qi within five years.

"For this, there's nothing I can do! The old ancestor can't help either. Children have their own destiny. Alright, alright, no matter what, you have to try! Alright, go back! By the way, be careful with your toys; don't cause trouble in the clan, or else the old ancestor won't be able to protect you!"

As Old Ancestor Little Bai spoke, he turned and walked away, shaking his head as he went. It was unclear whether he was genuinely concerned about his descendant or had other thoughts.

Zhu Lingwu returned to his stone house, his eyes blinking slightly. Suddenly, he felt a great relief.

"Thank goodness, this hurdle is passed."

No matter what, the most important thing was for Zhu Lingwu to survive with his current identity. As for magical tools and such, they were secondary to him.

Facing three Foundation Establishment cultivators, Zhu Lingwu had to forcefully suppress his powerful soul consciousness into his soul storage, which, for someone used to seeing the world through his soul, felt like being blind.

But now, he had finally managed to deceive them, without them noticing any discrepancies. The next time he saw them, who knows when it would be. By then, if Zhu Lingwu had made some progress in his qi cultivation, he could claim that his powerful soul consciousness was a result of his cultivation.

Looking at the two bottles of pills and the three talisman paper cranes, all given by Foundation Establishment cultivators, they should not be inferior.

The Shu Lin Dan seemed to be a healing pill, and the Shi Pi Dan appeared to be a special pill that could temporarily increase his defensive power. As for the three paper cranes, their function was still unknown, but Old Ancestor Little Bai seemed to value them.

The five-year agreement was indeed a headache. Should he include it in his plans?

Hmm, the reward is a magical tool of his choice?

Zhu Lingwu couldn't help but ponder in his heart. It might not be entirely impossible, but it would depend on whether his blood-sucking and essence-transforming talent could bypass his innate spiritual meridian quality and absorb enough innate spiritual energy for his qi cultivation.

If it really doesn't work, he would have to rely on the Nine Turn Lightning Body Technique and try the path of martial cultivation.

With a complex mix of thoughts, his face remained calm. Zhu Lingwu bowed to the three stone houses and wooden houses before turning and walking out.

Zhu Lingwu knew that before leaving the ancestral hall, he couldn't be too complacent. The three old men might still be watching him with their divine senses!