Hearing Lu Ming's words, although Lu Jin was somewhat puzzled, he still smiled and stretched out his arm.
Lu Ming rolled up Lu Jin's sleeve, revealing his thin, aged arm. The arm resembled a withered branch with very little vitality left in it. There were many faint, various scars on it. Over the passage of time, these scars had become extremely dark and dull, yet they also seemed to be deeply engraved into his flesh, impossible to erase.
Aside from those old injuries, Lu Ming also noticed some fine, new scars. A sharp sword qi emanated from those wounds, constantly eroding his flesh like a blade scraping against his bones.
These were the lingering effects left behind from when Lu Jin used his arm to seal Lin Changkong's wisp of True Primordial Energy at the Hall Meet.
Yet, even though his physical injuries were quite severe, Lu Jin had remained completely calm and unbothered, never saying a single word of complaint to anyone. This iron-like resilience filled Lu Ming with deep admiration, but also made his heart ache for his grandfather.
Lu Ming had only pushed his divine abilities a bit too far during the Hall Meet, causing his body to be slightly overloaded, yet Lu Jin had insisted without question that he stay home to rest for two days and not go outside. But what about Lu Jin himself? He was clearly the one who had suffered the most severe injuries, yet he had not rested for even a single moment. Instead, he had frequently appeared in the hall over the past two days to oversee things.
This was because Lu Jin knew that he was the pillar of support for Thunderfire Hall. He had to present a completely unscathed appearance at all times to deter any covetous eyes from outside, preventing them from making a move against Thunderfire Hall and his family.
For the sake of this small family, the old man had truly borne all the pressure in silence.
Lu Ming's feelings were incredibly complex. Only now did he realize that his victory over Wang Chen and the others at the Hall Meet was nothing to be proud of. Helping Thunderfire Hall win the champion hall title was merely the beginning of everything.
He still needed to break through to the Divine Ability Master rank as soon as possible to share Lu Jin's burden. At the same time, he had to help Thunderfire Hall become a Grade 4 Divine Ability Hall, which would qualify them to participate in the Great Luo Territory's "Hundred Halls Profound Meet" and obtain the "Blood-Burning Sacred Fire Rune" that Lu Jin had mentioned.
The "Blood-Burning Sacred Fire Rune" could alleviate and suppress the "Spirit-Sealing Curse" within their family's bloodline. Once the "Spirit-Sealing Curse" was suppressed, the grades of Lu Jin, Lu Qingyan, and Lu Jinglei's Divine Ability Bones might receive a feedback effect, potentially allowing them to advance to the High-grade that they had always dreamed of.
Only then would their Lu family truly rise from the depths of despair.
Lu Ming knew that this was also the greatest hope in Lu Jin's heart.
Staring at the old man's scarred, thin arm before him, Lu Ming slowly clenched his fists, his gaze turning resolute. Therefore, for the sake of that day, he could not allow himself to become complacent just because of a minor Hall Meet.
He still had many things to do.
Lu Jin had placed all his hopes on his shoulders, willing to disregard even his own life for this purpose. Every resource in the family had been poured into him. Under such heavy expectations, how could Lu Ming think only of himself?
Taking a deep breath, Lu Ming suppressed the surging thoughts in his heart. He then activated his Divine Ability Bone, sending his powerful primordial energy sweeping out to pour entirely into the "Fire Lotus imprint."
The Fire Lotus imprint then redirected this primordial energy toward the spark of Life's Flame.
Fwoosh.
A faint, emerald-green flame emerged from Lu Ming's palm.
Lu Jin, Lu Qingyan, and Lu Jinglei stared at the seemingly weak emerald-green flame, which was nevertheless emitting a massive aura of life. They froze for a few breaths. Then, as if realizing something, expressions of shock and wild joy surged onto their faces.
“Is... is this that spiritual fire called Life's Flame?” Lu Jin asked in astonishment.
“Ming, you finally obtained that opportunity?!” Lu Qingyan was incredibly excited. Although Lu Ming had obtained the opportunity before, this was the first time he had actually brought it out.
“Tsk tsk, so many of our ancestors dreamed of knowing what the opportunity inside the black ring was, and to think we actually get to see it with our own eyes...” Lu Jinglei pressed his large face closer, curiously sizing up the emerald-green flame that radiated vibrant life force from every angle.
Not to mention him, even the usually steady Lu Jin was filled with curiosity before this emerald-green flame.
After all, for the sake of this opportunity, the ancestors of their Lu family had paid far too heavy a price.
Lu Ming smiled and held out his palm, allowing them to observe and examine it. At the same time, he also explained the exact effects of Life's Flame in detail, including its healing properties.
“You're saying you want to try using this Life's Flame to heal the accumulated dark injuries in my body?” Lu Jin was somewhat startled upon hearing this.
“A flame that can heal injuries... truly unheard of.” Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei marveled repeatedly. While they found it hard to believe, a deep sense of expectation also welled up within them. Although it sounded like a fairy tale, this Life's Flame was, after all, a great opportunity passed down by their Lu family ancestors.
“Dad, let's give it a try. If it really works, wouldn't you be able to try refining True Primordial Energy and become a True Primordial Energy Master just like Lin Changkong?!” Lu Qingyan said.
Lu Jinglei also nodded repeatedly. They all knew that being stuck in the Feather Robe Realm for so many years had long been a sore spot for Lu Jin.
“Then... let's give it a try.”
Lu Jin's aged face looked rather complex. He seemed nervous yet expectant, but also filled with a nervous apprehension of having his hopes dashed. Such emotions were rarely seen on the old man's face.
Seeing this, Lu Ming did not hesitate. He grasped Lu Jin's thin arm, and under his control, the emerald-green Life's Flame flowed out, completely covering Lu Jin's entire arm in fire.
Lu Jin withdrew all his primordial energy into his own Divine Ability Bone, even dispersing the primordial energy within his flesh. Otherwise, given Lu Ming's current strength, even with the help of Life's Flame, it would be extremely difficult for the flame's power to penetrate his flesh.
After all, the difference in their cultivation levels was simply too vast.
With Lu Jin's cooperation, the emerald-green Life's Flame began to seep into his arm through his flesh and pores.
Lu Jin watched curiously. He discovered that when Life's Flame came into contact with his body, it did not bring a fierce burning sensation. Instead, the sensation felt like a gentle, warm medicinal liquid.
“This flame really doesn't seem to have much destructive power,” Lu Jin marveled. Generally, the fire element was scorching, violent, and highly destructive. Yet, this Life's Flame possessed absolutely no destructiveness whatsoever. It was truly bizarre to the extreme.
As the emerald-green flame continuously flowed through the flesh of his arm, Lu Jin's aged face suddenly began to show signs of deep emotion.
At this moment, Lu Jin clearly sensed that the dark injuries hidden deep within the flesh of his arm were actually weakening and dispersing. The congestion and stagnation in certain areas caused by these dark injuries were also starting to clear up.
The flow of his primordial energy was beginning to smoothen out.
His dark injuries were healing!
Stormy waves surged in Lu Jin's heart, and his lips trembled slightly. These dark injuries, which had plagued him for decades and defied all his attempts to heal them, were actually showing signs of dissolving after just a brief moment under the burning of this emerald-green flame!
This Life's Flame actually worked!
At this moment, Lu Jin's eyes could not help but grow somewhat moist.
Seeing his expression, Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei instantly understood. They were so excited that they wanted to burst into loud laughter, but fearing they might disturb Lu Ming, they could only forcefully suppress it, grinning foolishly at each other.
Lu Ming focused entirely on maintaining Life's Flame. After about the time it took for half an incense stick to burn, the emerald-green flame in his hand grew weaker and weaker until it finally vanished completely.
“Uh, my primordial energy is depleted,” Lu Ming said somewhat awkwardly.
Maintaining Life's Flame consumed his own primordial energy, and with his current strength, he obviously could not keep it up for very long.
“Dad, how is the effect?” Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei asked expectantly.
Lu Jin looked at his left arm. The arm that had previously resembled a withered branch now seemed to have softened significantly, with a faint circulation of blood and qi. He circulated his primordial energy, letting it flow through the flesh of his arm.
“The dark injuries in my arm have been reduced by a lot. Many places where the primordial energy flow was sluggish in the past are now clear again,” he said with a complex expression.
Lu Ming smiled with joy upon hearing this. “Grandfather, according to this progress, as long as I use Life's Flame to heal you every day from now on, it shouldn't take too long before we can eliminate not just the dark injuries in your arm, but all the dark injuries in your entire body.”
“Once these dark injuries are resolved, perhaps you won't be far from becoming a True Primordial Energy Master, Grandfather!”
“When that time comes, if their Golden Gang Sword Hall has a True Primordial Energy Master, our Thunderfire Hall will also have a True Primordial Energy Master. Who would dare to question our champion hall position then?”
Hearing Lu Ming's words, Lu Jin fell silent for a moment. Then, a warm and gratified smile appeared on his aged face.
“Good, good. Ever since you had your Bone-Opening, Ming, our family's situation has been getting better and better. Perhaps the hardest days are already behind us.”
“I believe that sooner or later, the Lu family will return to its former peak in your hands.”
Lu Ming smiled and shook his head. “That was all thanks to you carrying us through the hardest times alone, Grandfather. Otherwise, how could we even be here? But that's all in the past. From now on, we'll work together to expand Thunderfire Hall and revitalize the Lu family.”
Lu Jin sighed with gratification. “Back when I was raising your dad and second uncle, I almost gave up entirely. Fortunately, in the end, I decided to grit my teeth and push through for another generation to see. Heaven does not betray those who try; I've finally persevered until you grew up, Ming.”
Lu Qingyan and Lu Jinglei immediately looked embarrassed. If he wanted to praise his grandson, he could just praise him, but was it really necessary to use his sons as stepping stones?
Lu Jin ignored the two of them and instead said to Lu Ming, “Ming, Ward Master Zhou Xuan sent his niece to the hall to invite you to the Ward Office. He probably wants to give you the Barrier-Breaking Pill reward. Why don't you make a trip with her?”
Lu Ming's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.
That Barrier-Breaking Pill called the Lesser Inscription-Transforming Pill.
Having completed his third bone refinement, his top priority now was to find a way to break through the Divine Ability Barrier, condense actual Divine Ability Dharma Inscriptions, and become a Grand Divine Ability Practitioner.
And this Lesser Inscription-Transforming Pill was exactly what he needed to solve this pressing issue!
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