Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 284 The Fourth-Order Spirit Gathering Array and the Parents' Excitement

"Two thousand points don't last very long!"

As Zhou Ling walked out of the office, he shook his head helplessly.

With the two thousand points he received, he exchanged them for a Grade Earth Foundation Establishment Pill. He originally wanted to exchange for another one, but Zheng Zhizheng declared that as a steward of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, he could only exchange for one pill every six months.

The remaining two Foundation Establishment stones should be reserved for others.

Zhou Ling then understood.

This Foundation Establishment Pill alone used up 500 points.

The remaining 1,500 points are not enough to exchange for a fourth-tier spirit gathering array.

Fortunately, Zhou Ling himself had already accumulated more than a thousand points.

It took 2,300 points to exchange for a fourth-tier spirit gathering array.

This spirit-gathering array is not cheap; it's hard to buy outside.

Moreover, he wouldn't have been able to obtain it if he didn't have his current status.

After all, a fourth-order spirit gathering array is extremely difficult to refine.

Although Zheng Zhizheng mentioned many other good items, I didn't have enough points to redeem them.

However, Zhou Ling was content with this achievement.

This victory not only made him the head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, but also conveniently resolved the issue of the family's spirit-gathering array.

The spiritual vein originally brought from the Taoist temple was a four-attribute spiritual vein, lacking the water attribute.

As for replenishing his spiritual energy related to water attributes, Zhou Ling has always relied on spirit stones and pills.

However, with the improvement of his cultivation level, it would be troublesome to continue relying on water-attribute spirit stones and pills.

Moreover, the number of family members has gradually increased, including some cultivators with water elemental roots.

Therefore, if we set up the Five Elements Gathering Spirit Array and then invest spirit stones, this problem will be easily solved.

During this competition, Zhou Ling also realized the importance of simultaneously improving the five elements attributes.

Moreover, although he won, he still benefited from his age and status as a Tianwei.

If He Shen were to unleash the full power of the Thunderclap Sword, it would be very difficult for him to block it.

Ultimately, it's because my own cultivation level is too low.

If one reaches the Golden Core stage, with the Five Elements Sword in hand, one will naturally not fear the Thunderclap Sword.

Of course, he also knew that cultivation level couldn't be rushed.

They're not from wealthy, privileged families.

At this age, reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment is not outstanding, but he feels it's already quite good.

There's no need to be anxious about a competition and disrupt your progress.

As he pondered, Zhou Ling arrived at a palace.

This is the Array Formation Hall of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Department.

Now that he had received the Spirit Gathering Pearl and the fourth-order Spirit Gathering Array, Zhou Ling was eager to set up the Spirit Gathering Array as soon as possible.

Therefore, he came directly to pay a visit to the formation master Luo Qin.

"My name is Zhou Ling, and I have come to pay my respects to Steward Luo!"

Outside the main hall, Zhou Ling asked a servant for some information and then went directly to the side hall.

He was looking intently at an old man who was studying a jade book.

The old man was quite tall and had bright, piercing eyes.

He seems to be pondering something.
Her train of thought was abruptly interrupted. She looked up at Zhou Ling, her face showing displeasure.

After recognizing Zhou Ling, he politely cupped his hands and said, "So it's Steward Zhou. Please have a seat."

From Qin Zhizheng, Zhou Ling also learned that this Deacon Luo was usually arrogant and didn't like to communicate with others.

This is already a very polite gesture.

After all, everyone in the Heavenly Crafts Bureau knew about the relationship between Zhou Ling and Qin Zhizheng.

Moreover, Zhou Ling is a Heavenly Guardian, and his future is bright.

The stewards within the Heavenly Crafts Bureau were generally willing to befriend him.

After Zhou Ling sat down opposite Luo Qin, an assistant served him spiritual tea.

"Deacon Zhou, why didn't you remind me to come over!"

Luo Qin shouted at the young assistant.

Upon hearing this, the boy looked helpless, wanting to explain but not daring to utter a sound.

"Deacon Luo, it's not his fault. I stopped him from announcing it!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Luo Qin then waved his hand, signaling the boy to leave.

"Deacon Luo, the reason for this visit is to ask you to set up a fourth-order spirit-gathering array for my Zhou family!"

After taking a sip of spiritual tea, Zhou Ling got straight to the point.

"Qin Zhizheng mentioned this to me earlier."

"Have you prepared all the necessary items for the Spirit Gathering Bead, Spirit Gathering Array, and auxiliary magic array?"

Luo Qin nodded and said so.

Clearly, he had already agreed when Qin Zhizheng mentioned it to him.

"I have already prepared the Spirit Gathering Pearl and the Spirit Gathering Array. I wonder what other spiritual items I need to prepare?"

Zhou Ling asked.

Although he knew some basic knowledge of formations, he was unfamiliar with advanced formations.

What is the current status of the Zhou family's spiritual veins?

"How do you plan to arrange it, and what kind of spiritual energy do you want to enhance?"

Luo Qin smiled and asked.

"The Zhou family's current spiritual vein is a branch that originated from the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy."

"Due to the short time frame, no real branches have yet formed."

"It is a spiritual vein with the four attributes of fire, metal, wood and earth, with fire being the primary attribute."

"I want to create a spirit-gathering array with the five elements so that the water elemental energy can also reach a uniform state!"

In one breath, Zhou Ling explained the situation of the spiritual vein and his intentions.

"In that case, I'll find some time to go and take a look tomorrow so I can understand it clearly!"

Luo Qin pondered for a moment.

"Alright, then it'll be Steward Lauro's turn."

Zhou Ling bowed and thanked him.

He then asked, "I wonder, Deacon Luo, how much does it cost to set up such a spirit-gathering array?"

"The situation is still unclear. I will let you know once I have a clearer understanding of the spiritual veins!"

Upon hearing this, Deacon Luo glanced at Zhou Ling and smiled.

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Deacon Qin!"

Zhou Ling nodded and said.

He then bid him farewell and left the Array Hall.

“Master, I know I was wrong, but Zhou Zhizheng just told me not to report it.”

After watching Zhou Ling leave, the young assistant came in and said cautiously.

"Zhou Zhizheng?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Qin was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Zhou Ling has become the Chief Administrator?"

The competition for the position of Chief Executor had just ended, and he was unaware that Zhou Ling had already won and become the Chief Executor of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

Although they were aware of the competition between the three.

However, he had a higher opinion of He Shen, who was no less skilled than him in terms of technique.

And he's still young, not even fifty years old yet.

At such a young age and with such cultivation, he is the best candidate to become the head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

"Yes, Master!"

"He forged a top-grade third-tier Five Elements Sword, which is even of higher quality than Deacon He's Thunderclap Sword."

"Cheng Tingshou has already announced that he has become the chief executive!"

The assistant replied carefully.

She secretly envied Zhou Ling.

He was several years older than Zhou Ling, but Zhou Ling was now a high-ranking official.

He was only an assistant officer.

Of course, while he admired them, he also knew that they had the ability.

"Old Qin has a really good eye!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Qin couldn't help but praise him.

He was startled, but thankfully he hadn't neglected Zhou Ling earlier.

At the age of sixteen, he was already in the late Foundation Establishment stage and able to forge a top-grade third-tier sword.

It is clear that this position of power is merely his starting point.

His future at Tiangong Company is limitless.

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"Ling'er, you're back!" Li Ruxiu, with her hair simply tied up and wearing a light blue dress, was drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard.

She smiled when she saw her son walk in.

"Mom, get me something to eat, I'm starving!"

Zhou Ling smiled.

He hasn't eaten anything since this morning.

Although with his current cultivation level, he could go ten days without food without any problem.

But the deliciousness of spiritual food is hard to resist.

"You haven't eaten yet! I'll make you something right now!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ru frowned.

It's almost noon now.

"My husband, how is the situation?"

At this moment, Wang Xin came out of the hall.

More than four months pregnant, her lower abdomen was already noticeably protruding.

"What's the situation?"

Just as Li Ru was about to enter the kitchen, she turned around and asked curiously.

She was unaware that Zhou Ling had participated in the Zhizheng competition.

Zhou Ling wasn't very confident about winning the official competition, so she didn't tell her parents.

My father is very concerned about his image, and once he finds out about this, he will definitely brag about it to others.

If he fails to become the chief official, it will be a loss of face for him.

"Mother, Xin'er, I've become the Chief Clerk!"

Zhou Ling smiled with a relaxed expression.

"What? Ling'er, you, you've been promoted to Executive Officer!"

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Li Ru's rosy face immediately lit up with surprise, mixed with disbelief.

Wang Xin, standing beside him, also looked surprised and delighted as she gazed at her husband.

They all knew in their hearts what upholding righteousness represented!
This is definitely a high-ranking official from Qingyun Immortal City.

In their minds, it's simply impossible to do without the cultivation level of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Moreover, holding the correct position is of great importance, and it is not something that ordinary cultivators can do.

And now, Zhou Ling has become the chief executive!
This news brought them immense joy and pride.

"Yes, Mother, I had a contest with two other third-rank stewards today and luckily won!"

"I'll be back once Chief Cheng has finalized this matter!"

Seeing the joyful expressions on his mother's and wife's faces, Zhou Ling spoke up.

"Very good."

"Your father will be overjoyed when he hears this news!"

Li Ru's face was full of joy, and she said excitedly.

Now, her son has long exceeded her expectations.

All she could think about was having a grandson.

I never expected my son to become the Chief of the Imperial Workshop so quickly; this is a great honor for our ancestors.

Thinking back to her time in Lingxia Immortal City, her hopes for her son were that he would be able to secure a proper position there, have sufficient cultivation resources, and successfully establish his foundation.

But now his son is already the fourth-rank official of Qingyun Immortal City, which is even higher than the city lord of Lingxia Immortal City.

"Tell your father about this great news, so he can be happy too."

Li Ru said with a face full of joy.

"Mom, go and make something nice to eat first. We can talk about this when Dad gets back!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

Li Ru nodded, then happily walked into the kitchen.

"Brother Ling is amazing!"

After entering the hall, Wang Xin smiled at Zhou Ling.

His eyes and brows were full of smiles.

"of course!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said that he was already used to his wife's congratulations.

"Xin'er, there's something else I need to tell you!"

Zhou Ling sat down in the armchair and spoke.

He then explained to his wife the plan to set up a spirit-gathering array.

Although Wang Xin is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, her mastery of formations is quite high.

Now, it is also possible to set up a second-tier top-grade magic array.

I think I know a little about fourth-order spirit gathering arrays.

If Deacon Luo arrives tomorrow, it will be even more convenient for Wang Xin to communicate with him.

"My husband, I have already made preparations for the spirit-gathering array in this house!"

“My mother came over a while ago and gave me three third-tier water spirit beads.”

"This Water Spirit Orb is an excellent treasure for setting up water-attribute spirit arrays and condensing water spiritual energy!"

After listening to Zhou Ling's words, Wang Xin took out three jade beads the size of a thumb and handed them to Zhou Ling.

Tell Zhou Ling that this Water Spirit Orb has the effect of condensing water-attribute spiritual energy and nourishing the water spirit veins.

Originally, I planned to place these three water spirit orbs in the family's spirit lake, and put a certain number of water attribute spirit stones in them to condense a water attribute pseudo vein.

"Three Tier 3 Water Spirit Orbs!"

Looking at the three crystal-clear jade beads in front of him, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy.

When Xin'er took out the bead, his [Intermediate Analysis] and [Intermediate Observation] talents also emerged, and he immediately understood the purpose of this Water Spirit Bead.

This is exactly what the family needs right now.

Although she was somewhat angry because she hadn't informed her mother-in-law about her marriage to Xin'er.

But as Xin'er became pregnant, she returned to Qingyun Immortal City during this time.

He would come to the Zhou family from time to time to take care of Xin'er.

He secretly gave Xin'er three Water Spirit Pearls, which Zhou Ling hadn't expected.

He certainly didn't think Wang Yu was angry with him, after all, his mother-in-law wasn't the kind of person to hold a grudge.

However, given her mother-in-law's cultivation level, obtaining these three third-tier water spirit orbs would not be so easy.

"Although this Water Spirit Pearl is only third-tier, if it is arranged into a spirit array to continuously nourish the water vein, it has the potential to cultivate a fourth-tier Water Spirit Vein. However, the investment required for this is definitely not low."

Looking at her husband, Wang Xin said this.

"Moreover, the fourth-order spirit gathering array is of great importance, and we must ask a trustworthy array master to set it up!"

"As long as these three water spirit orbs are used as the core of a fourth-order spirit gathering array, we can achieve the effect my husband desires!"

Wang Xin thought for a moment and then told Zhou Ling her general idea.

"When Deacon Luo arrives tomorrow, Xin'er, you can discuss the matter of the magic array with him!"

Zhou Ling said this.

After all, Xin'er is much more skilled than him when it comes to formations.

Moreover, given his current position in the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, Luo Qin would certainly not be able to treat him perfunctorily.

"it is good!"

Wang Xin nodded.

"Ling'er, have some spirit noodles first!"

"I'll prepare something delicious for you tonight!"

At this moment, Li Ru walked into the hall carrying a large bowl of steaming hot noodles.

There were also several large pieces of beast meat and a spirit egg on the spirit mask, which looked quite appetizing.

Zhou Ling took the large bowl from her mother, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat eagerly.

Before long, he finished the whole bowl of spiritual noodles, leaving not a drop of soup.

"Ling'er, you've become the Chief Justice!"

Just after finishing the spirit noodles, Zhou Shan rushed into the hall, his face full of excitement, and asked...

"Yes, Father!"

Zhou Ling smiled.

"Good good!"

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shan couldn't help but excitedly say it repeatedly.

"Such a joyous occasion, my Zhou family must celebrate it properly."

Zhou Shan sat down in the armchair, looking pleased.

"Father, you can arrange this matter."

Zhou Ling nodded.

He has many people to thank for getting to this point, so he would like to take this opportunity to express his gratitude to them.

(End of this chapter)