Family Rise: Start with Daily Intelligence.

Chapter 581 Two Lottery Draws, Spiritual Awakening, Eliminating Hidden Dangers
Inside the small wooden house in the Five Elements Space, all was quiet and still, with only Fu Changsheng's mind connected to the system panel in his sea of ​​consciousness.

His thoughts settled on the option that radiated an alluring glow:
"Redeem for Special Prize Draw"

Om-!
The golden light on the panel surged dramatically, flowing like liquid gold and instantly transforming into countless fine, sand-like runes shimmering with mysterious light. These runes rapidly danced, collided, and combined, ultimately coalescing into a massive, hazy roulette wheel in his mind's eye. On the wheel, dozens of indistinct squares flickered, each seemingly sealing a treasure of a different form, emanating strange auras that were either scorching, icy, heavy, or ethereal.

Fu Changsheng held his breath, his mind fixed on the rapidly spinning wheel, wondering to himself, "What will I obtain this time?"

The roulette wheel gradually slowed down, and the dazzling stream of light gradually subsided. Finally, under Fu Changsheng's gaze, the pointer trembled and stopped on a square that shimmered with a dreamlike, seven-colored light!
The seven-colored light suddenly shone brightly, then detached from the wheel and disappeared into nothingness.

The next instant, Fu Changsheng felt an extra object appear out of thin air in his storage bag.

With a thought, the object appeared in his hand. It wasn't the jade box or talisman pen he had expected, but a glass bottle made of a peculiar material. The bottle was about the size of a fist, its body translucent, and inside it contained a viscous spiritual liquid that slowly and automatically changed colors—red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple. As the light flowed, it seemed to seal a miniature rainbow within, emitting a strange fluctuation that could draw in the soul and see through illusions.

"This thing..." Fu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly. He could feel the extraordinary spiritual essence of the liquid in the bottle, and its aura seemed to directly target the eyes and the soul's perception.

The instant his fingertips touched the glass bottle, a stream of information surged into his consciousness:

【Seven-Colored Illusion Liquid】

[Rank: Top-grade fourth-tier (Innate Spiritual Liquid)]

【effect:
I. Refining the Spiritual Eyes: By absorbing the essence of spiritual liquid through specific methods, the eyes can be refined, greatly enhancing vision and enabling the user to see through ordinary illusions and fog, and perceive the flow of spiritual energy and the nodes of formations. II. Unleashing Potential: There is a very high probability of activating the user's hidden pupil-based talent. If the user possesses talent in formations or a related latent bloodline, this liquid will become a key catalyst, helping them awaken "Formation Spiritual Eyes" or similar innate abilities.

Third, it subtly nourishes the soul: the essence of the spiritual liquid can gently nourish the soul, enhancing resistance to illusions and inner demons.

[Note: This liquid must be applied using a secret method; direct application will have very little effect and may burn the eyes.]

"Seven-Colored Illusionary Spirit Liquid? Awakening Array Spirit Eyes?" Fu Changsheng's eyes instantly flashed with unprecedented brilliance!
The information he had previously exchanged flashed through his mind instantly.

Fu Yongyi's daughter, Fu Qingxuan, possesses a hidden "Array Spirit Eye," which can only be activated by cleansing her eyes with "Seven-Colored Illusion Liquid."

This is simply a peerless magical object tailor-made for him, or rather, for his granddaughter Xuan'er!

Xuan'er is already a third-tier top-grade array master. The next step will be the fourth tier. If she activates her spiritual eyes, then the breakthrough will be a natural outcome.

This way.

There are only nine positions left for a family to advance to the fourth rank of a craftsman.

Also.

His clear mind and sharp eyesight, coupled with his supernatural abilities, would allow him to advance even further if he possessed this item:
"However, let's prioritize activating Xuan'er's spiritual eyes first. If there are any left, I can use them to cultivate the Divine Clarity and Bright Eyes Divine Power later."

After dealing with the surprise brought by the "Seven-Colored Illusionary Spirit Liquid," Fu Changsheng did not immediately exit the system. His gaze returned to the deep light emanating from the consciousness panel, and he silently recited in his mind:
"Let's have another special draw."

hum!
The panel responded again, golden light flowing, but this time the light seemed slightly deeper than before. Countless more complex runes, carrying a strange suction force, surged out, intertwining and swirling, once again condensing into the huge illusory wheel.

The grid on the roulette wheel was still blurry, but vaguely, one could sense a chilling aura of devouring and death emanating from some of the grids.

Fu Changsheng focused his mind and locked his consciousness onto the roulette wheel.

"The first time it was an auxiliary elixir, what will it be this time?"

The roulette wheel slowly stopped spinning, and finally, the pointer landed on a dark square that seemed to absorb all the surrounding light. Within that square, there appeared to be a tiny, writhing, eerie light.

The next moment, another item appeared in Fu Changsheng's storage bag.

With a thought, a box no bigger than a thumb, made entirely of some unknown dark metal and covered with naturally formed, eerie, twisted patterns, appeared in his palm. The box had no gaps, was icy cold to the touch, and even faintly drew spiritual energy and warmth from his fingertips. From within the box emanated an extremely faint life fluctuation, like the beating of a heart, carrying an absolute silence and a will of obedience.

“This thing… is quite strange.” Fu Changsheng frowned slightly. He could sense that what was contained in this small box was extraordinary. It was not an inanimate object, but a strange existence that was alive yet completely imprisoned.

The moment the faint spiritual energy at his fingertips touched the box, a cold and direct stream of information forcefully surged into his consciousness:
[Silent Elixir Gu]

[Rank: Special (No regular rank)]

【Form: Living Gu worm (in a state of absolute sealing and dormancy)】

【effect:
1. Devouring Poison and Replacing Soul: Implanted into a cultivator's golden core, it can actively search for and devour most types of exotic energies such as talisman poisons, soul spells, and restrictions within the core, and replace them with its own.

II. Life and Death in One's Own Hands: After a successful substitution, the host's life and death will be entirely in the hands of the Mother Gu holder. The Mother Gu can annihilate the Core Gu at any time, causing the host's Golden Core to collapse and resulting in death.

Third, absolute obedience: The Dan Gu itself contains an absolute will to obey. Its host will subconsciously develop an irresistible awe and obedience towards the mother Gu holder, making it difficult for them to harbor thoughts of betrayal.

[Note: This Gu is extremely potent; use with caution. Once the substitution is complete, it cannot be removed unless the original Gu holder actively cancels it.]

“The Annihilation Pill Gu…” A knowing and sharp glint flashed in Fu Changsheng’s eyes. “It is such a strange thing that controls people’s minds.”

He instantly understood the best use of this item—it was precisely for dealing with people who were under the control of others, forced to betray, yet felt remorse and wanted to atone for their sins!
This Gu can not only cure the poison from the talisman, but also firmly control the person's life, solving the loyalty problem once and for all. It is much more reliable than simply relying on oaths or personal relationships.

"The system can even extract something like this..." Fu Changsheng looked at the cold, silent little metal box in his palm, gaining a deeper understanding of the system's origins and capabilities. The appearance of this "Annihilation Pill Gu" seemed tailor-made for the upcoming showdown.

He carefully put away the Gu box containing terrifying power, placing it separately from the "Seven-Colored Illusion Liquid".

"This item may come in handy soon."

The two draws, one for nurturing and strengthening, the other for controlling punishment, yin and yang, seemed to subtly align with some kind of balance in the natural order. Fu Changsheng composed himself, exited the system, and with a thought, returned outside.

A communication talisman flew out of the secret room.

It didn't take long.

Footsteps approached from afar, and the door to the secret room slid open silently, allowing Fu Yongjing to enter.

His face still bore the focused look of someone who had just come from the weapon-refining workshop, and there was even a bit of metal shavings still clinging to the corner of his clothes: "Father, you wanted to see me?"

"Jing'er, come here." Fu Changsheng nodded slightly, his gaze falling on his son with a hint of barely perceptible consideration.

Fu Yongjing stepped forward as instructed, looking at his father with a puzzled expression.

"Jing'er, I have summoned you here today because I have something to bestow upon you."

Before Fu Changsheng could finish speaking, he lightly flicked his sleeve.

The demonic energy in the spirit beast pouch surged, and in the next instant, a dark figure was propelled out by a gentle yet irresistible force, landing on the ground with a soft "thud".

That was none other than a sleeping beast!
It resembles a lion or tiger, but is covered in dark golden scales. It has a single horn on its head and a powerful tail like a dragon's tail. Even in its slumber, it exudes a fierce, ancient, and suffocating aura of a late-stage fourth-tier spirit beast! Its bloodline aura is extremely peculiar, faintly carrying the vastness of an ancient exotic species.

Fu Yongjing's smile froze instantly, his eyes widened, his mouth gaped open, and he almost cried out in surprise. He felt the immense pressure and subconsciously took half a step back, his heart pounding.

"Father, this... what is this?" Fu Yongjing's voice was filled with disbelief and shock.

“This is a late-stage fourth-tier spirit beast with ancient exotic bloodline, named ‘Golden Lion’,” Fu Changsheng explained. “It was previously controlled by someone and its intelligence was clouded. Now it has been suppressed by me, the mark of its former master has been erased, and it is currently in a weak slumber.”

His gaze fell on Fu Yongjing, becoming profound: "You are obsessed with weapon crafting and neglect combat. Your combat strength needs to be improved as soon as possible. This beast is bestowed upon you as a protector. The more important reason is..."

Fu Changsheng paused, lowered his voice slightly, and said with a hint of warning, "Although the fact that you possess the 'Void Heaven Tower' is extremely secret, there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. If the news of such an innate spiritual treasure is leaked even slightly, it will surely bring about a great calamity. With this Golden Lion guarding your side, I can feel a little more at ease."

Upon hearing the words "Void Heaven Tower," Fu Yongjing's playful expression vanished completely, replaced by a serious expression. He knew his father was right; the innate spiritual treasure that had unexpectedly recognized him as its master was both an immense opportunity and a sword hanging over his head. He nodded emphatically, "I understand! Thank you, Father, for your planning!"

“Hmm,” Fu Changsheng nodded, “Now, I will help you establish a master-servant contract with this beast. Although it is weak, its cultivation level is far higher than yours, so you must not be careless.”

Fu Yongjing took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement and nervousness, and his expression became focused. Following his father's instructions, he forced out a drop of his heart's essence blood, mixed it with his own divine sense, and began to outline the profound contract runes.

Fu Changsheng stood guard to the side, flicking out a wisp of chaotic energy from his fingertip to quietly suppress the golden lion's instinctive resistance, and guiding Fu Yongjing's power of contract to merge into its demon soul core.

The process was quite slow, and Fu Yongjing's forehead was covered in a fine sweat, but his optimism and intelligence transformed into perseverance and patience as he carefully maintained the contract.

Finally, after a full hour, the crimson contract rune completely disappeared into the golden lion's brow. A clear mental connection was established between Fu Yongjing and the sleeping golden lion.

"Success!" Fu Yongjing breathed a long sigh of relief, a tired yet excited smile on his face. He could feel that with a single thought, he could decide the life or death of this powerful beast.

However, at the very moment the contract was fully completed—

A sudden change occurred!

Deep within Fu Yongjing's dantian, the Void Tower, which had been quietly suspended and passively providing enhancements for weapon crafting and subtle spatial fluctuations, suddenly began to tremble slightly on its own! The previously dim and blurry runes on the tower's surface suddenly lit up, emitting an ancient and mysterious light.

A suction force emanated from the tower, passing through Fu Yongjing's body and directly affecting the golden lion that had just formed a contract with him!

"Hmm?" Fu Changsheng's eyes narrowed, but he did not stop it. He simply carefully sensed the peculiar fluctuation.

The next moment, to Fu Yongjing's astonishment, the enormous golden lion body on the ground transformed into a stream of light and was directly absorbed into his dantian, disappearing into the Void Tower!

"What... what's going on?" Fu Yongjing was startled and quickly looked inward at his dantian.

Inside the first level of the Void Tower, the space was far more expansive than it appeared from the outside.

The massive body of the Golden Lion lay quietly in the center of the tower, enveloped in a thin layer of milky-white mist. This mist seemed to possess miraculous effects; the Golden Lion's aura, which had been somewhat weakened by the suppression and erasure, began to recover and strengthen at a visible speed. Even the ancient, exotic aura deep within its bloodline seemed to have become more active and pure!
Even more amazing is...

Fu Yongjing could feel that, through the Void Tower, his mental connection with Jin Ni had become clearer and closer, as if they could perfectly understand each other's intentions without needing words. He could even sense a trace of comfort and dependence emanating from Jin Ni.

"The Void Tower... can actually accommodate spirit pets? And... it seems to have a great nourishing and amplifying effect on spirit pets?!" Fu Yongjing suddenly opened his eyes, his face filled with unbelievable joy.

A hint of surprise flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes, but he quickly understood and smiled, "Innate spiritual treasures are indeed profound and extraordinary. This function is perfect for you. It not only makes it easier to hide the existence of the Golden Lion, but also accelerates its growth and recovery. In the future, it may even help it revert to its ancestral bloodline and become an even more powerful ally for you."

"That's great!" Fu Yongjing exclaimed excitedly, almost jumping for joy.

Fu Changsheng's eyes held a smile: "Alright, now that you've acknowledged the beast as your master, go back and familiarize yourself with the cooperation with the Golden Lion, and also try to understand the new functions of the Void Tower. Remember, never mention the matter of the tower and the beast to outsiders."

"I know, I know! Father, don't worry, I'll keep my mouth shut!" Fu Yongjing patted his chest to assure him, his eyes sparkling. He was completely immersed in the joy of acquiring his new treasure and companion. He bowed to Fu Changsheng and then ran out of the secret room, seemingly eager to go back and study his Void Tower and Golden Lion.

Fu Changsheng watched his son's carefree figure disappear into the distance and chuckled softly.

At the same time, another communication jade talisman was sent out.

...

...

Inside the Array Hall, the light was soft, and the air was filled with a faint scent of spirit stone dust and the unique spiritual energy aura of array pattern analysis. Fu Qingxuan, dressed in a simple array master's robe, stood in front of a huge sand table, his fingertips sparkling with spiritual light as he explained a complex third-order trapping array transformation to several young clansmen of the "Li" generation below the stage.

Her voice was clear and articulate, and although she was not old, she already possessed a certain composure.

Just then, a faint light silently passed through the protective light barrier of the array hall and hovered precisely in front of her—it was a communication jade talisman radiating a faint pressure, with a small "ancestor" character on it, demonstrating its unquestionable origin.

The lecture abruptly stopped.

All the boys and girls of the "Li" generation looked over curiously.

Fu Qingxuan was slightly taken aback. After seeing the design of the jade talisman, a look of disbelief flashed across her clear eyes, which was then replaced by overwhelming flattery.

Her grandfather... Fu Changsheng, a mythical figure who existed almost only in family legends and the reverent words of her parents, actually sent her a message in person.
Her heart pounded faster than usual. She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm as she addressed the people below the stage: "That concludes today's explanation. You may all try to understand the principles of the formation's key changes that I have just explained."

She turned her gaze to a bright-eyed boy in the audience: "Li Xuan, please answer the follow-up questions for your older brothers and sisters."

Upon seeing this, the boy named Fu Lixuan immediately replied cleverly, "Yes, Aunt Xuan, don't worry!"

Fu Qingxuan then reached out and took the heavy jade talisman. He briefly probed it with his divine sense and found only a few words inside: "Come to the secret chamber of the patriarch's mansion immediately."

There was no reason, no superfluous words, yet it carried an unquestionable command.

Fu Qingxuan dared not delay. Suppressing her trepidation and excitement, she gave her younger brother a grateful look before hurriedly leaving the Array Hall and walking quickly toward the Clan Head's Mansion.

Throughout the journey, her mind raced, constantly reviewing her recent words and actions, and the family affairs she had been responsible for. Only after confirming that there had been no mistakes or oversights did she feel slightly relieved. But why had her grandfather suddenly summoned her? She couldn't possibly guess.

Just as I passed through the corridor connecting the family lecture hall and the core residential area, I was met by my mother, He Qingru, who was carrying a food box.

"Xuan'er?" He Qingru was somewhat surprised to see her daughter rushing off. "Shouldn't you be teaching at this hour? Why are you in such a hurry? Mother just made some spirit cakes for you..."

“Mother,” Fu Qingxuan stopped, her face still flushed with nervousness, “Grandfather sent a message, instructing me to go to the secret chamber of the family head’s residence immediately.”

"What?!" He Qingru's hand trembled violently, almost dropping the food box. Her gentle expression was instantly replaced by shock and anxiety. "Father summoned you? What for? Did you do something wrong and anger him?" She instinctively thought the worst, her voice tinged with panic. Fu Changsheng's influence in the family was simply too great; ordinary members didn't even have the right to approach him, let alone be summoned directly to the secret chamber. Seeing her mother's panic, Fu Qingxuan calmed down somewhat. She shook her head, her tone certain: "I don't know what happened. But I've always been diligent in the Array Hall, never slacking in teaching the clan members, and never neglecting clan affairs. I haven't made any mistakes. Mother, you don't need to worry too much."

She paused, her heart pounding, but she still reassured her mother, "Since Grandfather has summoned me, he must have something to tell me. I'll be right back."

He Qingru breathed a slight sigh of relief upon seeing her daughter's calm expression, but the worry in her eyes remained undiminished. Lately, all her thoughts had been focused on her husband, Fu Yongyi, who was in seclusion attempting to break through to the Golden Core realm. She prayed day and night, and now, hearing that her daughter had been suddenly summoned by her father-in-law, she was truly in a state of utter turmoil.

Unable to offer any help, she could only urge anxiously, "Since it is my father-in-law who has summoned you, you must not delay! Go quickly, go quickly! Remember to be careful with your words and actions, answer whatever your grandfather asks, do not say anything more, and do not be afraid..." She kept giving her instructions, as if this could alleviate her own anxiety.

"I understand, Mother, please rest assured." Fu Qingxuan nodded, gave her mother a reassuring look, said no more, turned around and quickened her pace, heading towards the patriarch's mansion, which symbolized the highest power and secrets of the family.

He Qingru stood there, watching her daughter's retreating figure. The food box in her hand felt as heavy as a thousand pounds. Her heart was in turmoil. She hoped that her husband would successfully form his core, but she was also worried about whether her daughter would be blessed or cursed. She could only pray silently in her heart.

...

...

The door to the secret chamber of the patriarch's mansion closed silently behind him, shutting out all the noise from the outside world.

Fu Qingxuan took a deep breath, suppressing the pounding of her heart. As the eldest sister of the "Qing" generation in the clan leader's lineage, she had been influenced by her father Fu Yongyi's strict and steady character since childhood. Although she was nervous at this moment, she did not lose her composure.

She stepped forward steadily and stopped three zhang away from Fu Changsheng, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon. She curtsied and performed a standard and respectful junior's greeting, her voice clear yet steady: "Qingxuan greets grandfather."

Her posture was poised and graceful, showing no trace of the shyness or timidity of a young girl.

Fu Changsheng slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on his granddaughter with a hint of scrutiny. Seeing that although she was somewhat nervous, her eyes were clear and her demeanor was composed, he couldn't help but nod slightly, revealing a barely perceptible gentleness: "Get up. Come closer."

"Yes." Fu Qingxuan stepped forward as instructed and stood respectfully with his hands at his sides.

Fu Changsheng did not immediately bring up the main matter, but instead asked about her cultivation, especially whether she had encountered any difficulties or confusions in the path of array formation.

Fu Qingxuan was initially a little reserved, but when she talked about the array formations she was obsessed with, her words gradually became more fluent, and she did raise several problems that had troubled her for a long time, about the complex nesting of array patterns and the conflict of spiritual energy flow nodes.

Fu Changsheng's few words went straight to the point, often dispelling her confusion of many days with just one sentence, making her suddenly enlightened, her eyes sparkling with admiration, and her respect for her grandfather reaching an unparalleled level. Her initial tension also gradually dissipated in this pure academic discussion.

After answering the question, Fu Changsheng looked at his granddaughter's enlightened and joyful expression, and nodded slightly. He then changed the subject, saying, "I called you here today because I have something for you."

With a flick of his wrist, the glass bottle filled with dreamlike, seven-colored light appeared out of thin air.

The light in the sealed room seemed to become hazy because of the appearance of the bottle, and an indescribable wave of energy, drawing the soul to see through illusion, spread out.

Fu Qingxuan's gaze was instantly drawn to it. She could feel her eyes getting slightly hot, and a longing stirring in her soul.

"This is the 'Seven-Colored Illusionary Spirit Liquid'," Fu Changsheng said calmly, yet his words struck Fu Qingxuan's heart like a hammer blow. "It is an innate spiritual liquid with a special effect: it can be used to cleanse the eyes using specific secret techniques, with a very high chance of activating hidden pupil techniques. You possess a hidden 'Array Spirit Eye,' and this item can guide you on your path."

"Array Spirit Eye?!" Fu Qingxuan exclaimed in surprise, her beautiful eyes widening instantly, filled with disbelief and shock!

As a formation master, she knew better than anyone what the "Formation Spirit Eye" meant! It was a legendary talent that allowed one to directly perceive the essence of formation patterns, discern the flow of spiritual energy, and see through illusory nodes! It was one of the ultimate talents that all formation masters dreamed of!

This opportunity is an incredible stroke of luck! It could change the course of her life!
Following the immense surprise came an instinctive unease and fear. Such a precious innate spiritual liquid was of immeasurable value!
“Grandfather, this is too precious! What merit do I, Qingxuan, have to do this…” She instinctively wanted to decline, feeling that this reward was too heavy.

Fu Changsheng looked at her calmly: "The Fu family needs more pillars of society, and your talent should not be buried. Accept it, activate your spiritual eyes, and advance to a fourth-tier array master as soon as possible. That would be the greatest reward for the family. And it is what you deserve."

Looking into her grandfather's unquestionable yet expectant gaze, Fu Qingxuan's chest heaved violently. Finally, she suppressed all her unease and fear, bowed deeply once more, and said with a voice filled with firmness and gratitude after her excitement: "Qingxuan... Thank you for your generous gift, Grandfather! I will certainly live up to your expectations, devote myself to cultivation, break through as soon as possible, and serve the family!"

She no longer hesitated or declined, but instead chose to accept this tremendous opportunity openly, regarding it as both a responsibility and a driving force.

"Very good." A hint of satisfaction flashed in Fu Changsheng's eyes. Then, a point of spiritual light flew out from his fingertip and entered Fu Qingxuan's brow. "This is the secret method for absorbing and refining this spiritual liquid. Guard your mind and follow the instructions."

A massive influx of information flooded into his mind, and Fu Qingxuan immediately focused on memorizing it.

Then, under Fu Changsheng's protection, she sat cross-legged on the futon and carefully drew out a drop of dreamlike seven-colored spiritual liquid from the glass bottle.

The spiritual liquid floated before her eyes, and under her secret technique, it transformed into two extremely fine wisps of seven-colored mist, slowly merging into her eyes.

"Uh……"

Excruciating pain! It felt as if millions of tiny needles were piercing my eyeballs at the same time, or as if scorching lava was flowing in my eye sockets!

Fu Qingxuan let out a muffled groan, her delicate body trembling violently, her forehead instantly covered in cold sweat. But she gritted her teeth, remembering her grandfather's instruction to "guard her mind," and used all her strength to activate the secret technique, guiding the domineering yet infinitely vital spiritual energy to cleanse her eyes.

Her vision first became blurry and chaotic, filled with distorted, multicolored light, and the excruciating pain almost tore her consciousness apart.

But gradually, guided by the secret method, the pain began to lessen, and a cool and refreshing feeling began to emerge.

It was as if a dusty pearl was being wiped clean little by little, or as if a ray of light was being injected into a chaotic world.

Before activation: Her vision was clear; she could see the array patterns and sense spiritual energy. However, all of this was veiled by an invisible layer of mystery, requiring extensive calculations, deductions, and experience to determine the operation and key points of the array. Her understanding of the array was primarily based on "analysis" and "comprehension."

The moment of activation: After the excruciating pain comes ultimate clarity! That invisible veil has been completely torn away!
After activation: The world becomes completely different in her eyes!
She could clearly "see" the trajectory of the spiritual energy flowing in the air; it was no longer a vague sensation, but a tangible existence like a trickle or a rushing river!
Her gaze swept over the protective array patterns hidden on the walls of the secret chamber. Those complex patterns that originally required careful perception to discern were now presented to her with unparalleled clarity. The direction of each pattern, the strength of the spiritual light, and the connection between the nodes were all clear at a glance. She could even directly see several tiny places where the spiritual energy flow was stagnant!
With a slight thought, she tried to look further into the distance. Her gaze seemed to penetrate the thick stone wall, and she could vaguely "see" the faint light emitted by the array talismans carried by the patrolling disciples outside the mansion!
This is a revolutionary experience!

From then on, arrays were no longer obscure runes and calculations in her eyes, but rather living, flowing paintings drawn with spiritual light! She could understand, analyze, and even create them from the most primordial level of spiritual energy!
Fu Qingxuan slowly opened her eyes. In the depths of her originally clear eyes, countless tiny, seven-colored lights seemed to flash and disappear, making them even more profound and bright, filled with a sense of all-knowing wisdom.

She was overwhelmed with excitement as she experienced this completely new and incredibly "clear" world before her. She bowed deeply to Fu Changsheng once more, her voice trembling slightly with emotion: "Qingxuan... thank you, grandfather, for your kindness in bringing me into this world!"

at the same time.

A familiar mechanical voice echoed in Fu Changsheng's mind:
"Ding"

"You helped your clansmen activate the array's spiritual eye; your clan contribution points have increased to 23,000."

Fu Changsheng looked at the half-empty bottle of Seven-Colored Illusionary Spirit Liquid in his hand and was overjoyed. In this way, his Divine Clarity and Bright Eyes Divine Power could be further improved.

...

...

Dark as ink.

The core area of ​​the Fu family was silent, with only the occasional sound of footsteps from the night patrolling disciples.

A slender figure, almost blending into the shadows, silently evaded all the visible and hidden checkpoints under the cover of night, and quietly arrived at the door of the secret room deep within the patriarch's mansion, a room never open to outsiders.

The Heavenly Sound Fairy took a deep breath, stretched out her hand, and gathered a barely perceptible spiritual light at her fingertips, gently touching the hidden communication array on the door.

Inside the secret chamber, Fu Changsheng, who was meditating cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them. He sensed the familiar yet strangely chaotic presence outside the door.

"Come in." A deep, calm voice came through the stone door.

The stone door silently slid open a crack, and Fairy Tianyin slipped inside. The stone door then quickly closed.

The room was lit only by a dim, yellowish oil lamp, its flickering light casting Fu Changsheng's figure onto the stone wall, making him appear even taller and more unfathomable. He sat upright on a futon, his gaze as calm as an ancient well, fixed on the staggering, unsteady-breathing Fairy Tianyin.

"Tianyin?" Fu Changsheng's voice was unreadable. "What brings you here so late at night?"

"Homeowner!"

With a thud, Fairy Tianyin knelt on the ground. No longer the aloof and cold Supreme Elder of the past, her body trembled uncontrollably, and her voice was filled with sobs and endless fear: "Tianyin deserves to die! I have come to confess and beg for forgiveness from the Clan Head!"

Fu Changsheng's gaze sharpened slightly. He did not immediately help her up, but simply said quietly, "Speak."

"I...I did not cultivate my own Golden Core!" Fairy Tianyin suddenly looked up, tears streaming down her face, her words coming out incredibly fast, as if she would lose all her courage if she hesitated even for a moment. "It was a gift from a mysterious female cultivator! She helped me form my Golden Core on the condition that I infiltrate the Fu family to uncover the family's secrets, especially...especially the secret of how you, the family head, rapidly increased your strength!"

She finished speaking in one breath, as if all her strength had been drained away. She collapsed to the ground, choking back sobs, and said, "Tianyin was momentarily blinded by greed and made a terrible mistake! Now she has come to her senses. That female cultivator has a strange background and her intentions are far from small. I... I'm afraid I've become a sinner of the Fu family!"

Fu Changsheng's eyes suddenly sharpened like knives, and the air in the secret room instantly froze. The heavy pressure made Fairy Tianyin almost suffocate.

"A mysterious female cultivator? Do you know her background? What is her cultivation level? How can we contact her?"

“I don’t know…I don’t know her origins!” Fairy Tianyin hurriedly shook her head, her face filled with even greater fear. “Her cultivation is at least at the early stage of the Golden Core realm! Every time she seeks me out, she sends a strange talisman, and the location is different each time, but always in a desolate place outside the city. She…she planted an extremely insidious talisman deep within my Golden Core in order to control me!”

She clutched her dantian, her face contorted in extreme pain: "She said... this poison is connected to her mind and soul. With a single thought, she can detonate the poison, causing me... causing my golden core to shatter and my soul to perish!"

She kowtowed heavily, her forehead touching the cold ground: "Patriarch Changsheng! Tianyin knows her mistake! I am willing to accept any punishment! I only beg the Patriarch... I only beg the Patriarch to save my life! Tianyin would rather give her life to the Patriarch than be controlled by that witch again!"

Fu Changsheng silently looked at the Heavenly Sound Fairy, who was prostrate on the ground and trembling all over, his gaze deep, as if he was weighing the truth and value of her words.

After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Talisman poison? Release the restriction on your dantian and allow me to take a look."

Without hesitation, Fairy Tianyin immediately and completely released all the defenses on her golden core.

Fu Changsheng extended a wisp of his divine sense, which was extremely fine yet extremely concentrated, and carefully placed it on the dantian of the Heavenly Sound Fairy.

After a while.

He frowned slightly:
"What a vicious method. This poison is already entangled with your golden core essence. A normal antidote would indeed immediately alert the person who poisoned you."

He flipped his hand and took out a pill the size of a longan, perfectly round, and strangely grayish-white. The surface of the pill had no luster; instead, it seemed to absorb all the light around it, emanating a chilling aura of stillness.

"This is the 'Silent Annihilation Pill Gu'," Fu Changsheng said calmly. "Once you consume it, this Gu will infiltrate your Golden Core, devouring the poisonous talisman and taking its place. From then on, your life and death will be in my hands. Are you still willing?"

The Heavenly Sound Fairy gazed at the ominous-smelling pill, a flicker of immense fear crossing her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by an even stronger resolve. Rather than have her life in the hands of that enigmatic demoness, living in constant fear, she'd rather entrust it to Fu Changsheng! At least, the Fu family was her foundation, and Fu Changsheng still had principles and a bottom line in his actions!

She gritted her teeth and said resolutely, "Tianyin is willing! I beg the patriarch to bestow the Gu!"

After saying that, she tilted her head back and opened her mouth.

With a flick of his finger, Fu Changsheng sent the "Annihilation Pill Gu" into a streak of gray light, which entered the mouth of Fairy Tianyin and instantly merged into her golden core.

The Heavenly Sound Fairy's delicate body trembled violently, a trace of pain flashing across her face. She then felt the venomous threat within her dantian rapidly dissipate, replaced by a mysterious connection she felt with Fu Changsheng. Her life and death truly rested in his hands. She felt as if a tremendous burden had been lifted from her shoulders, letting out a long sigh of relief, and bowed again: "Thank you, Patriarch... for saving my life."

"Get up," Fu Changsheng said calmly. "Now that you have taken the pill, you belong to me, Fu Changsheng. Do not make this public for the time being."

"Yes!" Fairy Tianyin replied respectfully, standing up in the manner of a subordinate facing her sovereign.

Fu Changsheng pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing with cold light: "Since your talisman poison is connected to that female cultivator's mind, and now that the Annihilation Pill Gu has devoured her, she must have sensed it. Although she may not be able to immediately confirm that you have betrayed her, she will definitely be suspicious and will try to contact you to find out the truth."

Fairy Tianyin's face paled: "Then... what should we do?"

“We’ll turn the tables on her.” Fu Changsheng said in a chilling tone, “If she contacts you, you’ll pretend to have discovered something and lure her out. Then, I’ll personally go and ‘meet’ her.”

He looked at Fairy Tianyin and instructed her, "At that time, you must come with me. The moment I make my move, you must immediately circulate your Golden Core to the fullest extent, and work with the Annihilation Pill to completely eliminate the old poison residue. Only in this way can you avoid the danger of the poison backlash."

Fairy Tianyin felt a chill run down her spine, knowing this was her only chance of survival, and also a test from Fu Changsheng. She immediately replied solemnly, "Tianyin obeys! I will certainly not fail the patriarch's trust!"

"Very good." Fu Changsheng waved his hand. "Go down and wait for news. Everything as usual, and do not give anything away."

"Yes." Fairy Tianyin bowed and quietly left the secret chamber, disappearing into the night. Her mood was completely different from when she came. Although she was still uneasy, she had a clear direction.

...

...

a few days later.

The night was as dark as ink. Fu Changsheng and Fairy Tianyin, like two shadowy figures blending into the darkness, left the Fu family silently and sped towards a desolate valley outside the city.

According to the clues provided by Fairy Tianyin, the mysterious female cultivator's temporary cave dwelling was hidden here.

However, just as they approached the valley, Fu Changsheng frowned slightly, his keen divine sense detecting an extremely subtle yet rapid fluctuation of magical power emanating from within the valley.

"Oh no, she's trying to escape!"

Fu Changsheng let out a low shout, his figure suddenly accelerated, transforming into a purple streak that tore through the night sky, instantly traversing several miles and rushing straight into the depths of the valley!

Almost simultaneously, a slightly hurried streak of azure light shot into the sky from the valley. It was the mysterious female cultivator who had sensed something was wrong and was trying to escape using her escape technique! Alarm bells rang in her heart. Although she didn't know exactly why, the sudden palpitation made her choose to flee immediately without hesitation.

But, it's too late!

(End of this chapter)