Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune: Starting from the Celestial Master’s Mansion
Chapter 230: I am a research-oriented person, not good at fighting.

The Supreme Good Omen had previously hinted at a Third-Grade Opportunity that could lead to further advancements.

Now, it seemed that this opportunity’s true potential lay in whether his bone structure and physique could undergo another transformation…

Lei Jun pondered.

A Celestial Physique was extremely rare in the present era.

Even within Tianshi Mansion, as far as Lei Jun knew, there was currently only one person who possessed it—his Junior Senior Sister, Tang Xiaotang.

Looking further back, the last person in Tianshi Mansion to have a Celestial Physique was Li Cangting, son of the second-generation Li Tianshi.

But that had been over a century ago.

By the time Tang Xiaotang entered Tianshi Mansion, that period of turmoil had long since ended.

Thus, the sect never had the opportunity to witness two Celestial Physique cultivators at the same time.

And it wasn’t just about the Celestial Physique.

“Hm…”

Tang Xiaotang suddenly stood up, circling around Lei Jun twice, eyeing him with great interest.

Lei Jun frowned. “Senior Sister, please don’t look at me like that—it’s misleading.”

“What nonsense are you talking about?”

Tang Xiaotang rested her chin on her finger. “I was just thinking… you’re quite the anomaly. There have been rare cases throughout history where someone was born with both a Celestial Physique and Clear Tranquility Comprehension, but someone who has acquired both through postnatal enhancement—if you succeed, you might be the first.”

Lei Jun corrected her, “My bone structure hasn’t reached that level yet.”

Tang Xiaotang completely ignored his correction. “Postnatal enhancement is rare enough. Successive enhancements like yours are even rarer.”

Lei Jun repeated his earlier stance: “It’s all luck. Not an easy thing.”

He looked at Tang Xiaotang and added, “Enhancing one’s foundation after the fact is certainly good, but compared to a natural-born genius like you, it inevitably wastes a lot of time.”

Some people started as mere Daoist apprentices and became Tianshis.

Tang Xiaotang was a prime example—her rapid ascent in cultivation was simply unprecedented.

At seven years old, she had been picked up by Xu Yuanzhen and brought to Mount Longhu.

At eight, she had already crossed the Heavenly Chasm Tribulation between the First and Second Heaven, successfully establishing her foundation.

At nine, she reached the Third Heaven Altar Stage.

At eleven, she attained the Fourth Heaven Primal Talisman Stage.

At thirteen, she advanced to the Fifth Heaven Dao Palace Stage.

At fifteen, she reached the Sixth Heaven Dao Seal Stage.

At eighteen, she broke into the Seventh Heaven—Tongtian Realm!

In just a little over ten years, she had reached the Upper Three Heavens Realm.

Under normal circumstances, many people at this age were still apprentices in the Daoist Children's Academy.

Her progress seemed to slow down slightly from the Seventh Heaven to the Eighth, but in that time, she had spent a significant period away from the sect, relentlessly searching for the lost Tianshi Sword…

Even among those born with a Celestial Physique and Clear Tranquility Comprehension, Tang Xiaotang’s cultivation speed ranked among the fastest in recorded history.

“But that reminds me…”

Lei Jun suddenly thought of something.

“Senior Sister, do you know what level Senior Sister Zhang Jingzhen’s bone structure and comprehension are?”

Tang Xiaotang shook her head. “No idea. Not just me—even our Junior Uncle might not be entirely sure.”

She then leaned in mysteriously and whispered, “I actually have a theory… Senior Sister Zhang’s aptitude might have been enhanced postnatally, just like you.”

Lei Jun’s gaze flickered.

Tang Xiaotang, however, quickly lost interest. “But I don’t know the specifics. I’ll ask her when she returns.”

Lei Jun nodded. “Whether we ask her or not doesn’t matter. As long as Senior Sister Zhang returns safely, that’s what’s important.”

The tall woman in front of him clicked her tongue. “She’ll be fine. If even Lin Che could make it back, how could Senior Sister Zhang not? The real question is—where is she off enjoying herself right now?”

From the tone of her voice, it seemed she was more envious than concerned.

Lei Jun remarked, “Even though our sect has been focused on recuperation and avoiding reckless action, the movements of the Lin Clan of Jiangzhou and Great Black Mountain of the Northern Frontier are worth watching.”

The two chatted for a while longer before Lei Jun left Tianshi Hall and returned to his residence.

Back in his chambers, Lei Jun channeled his mana into the Balance of Motion and Stillness, causing it to gradually melt into a liquid form—like mercury flowing within his palm.

Its previous Yin-Yang shifting nature disappeared, leaving only a weighty, fluid essence.

Then, Lei Jun merged it into his body, integrating it into his flesh and blood.

His Yin-Yang Sacred Physique, combined with his superior cultivation, allowed him to fully control the artifact.

Even if he were to encounter extreme Pure Yang or Pure Yin energies, the Balance of Motion and Stillness would not go out of control and attack his soul.

And even if it did attempt to reach his soul, Lei Jun had both the Tianshi Seal and the True-One Altar Grotto-Heaven's Heavenly Book to suppress it.

With the artifact now secured, Lei Jun resumed his cultivation.

Above his head, light radiated and condensed into a jade seal—its shape strikingly similar to the Tianshi Seal, exuding profound and refined energy.

Thirty miles outside the capital, the Eastern Palace’s carriage procession had temporarily stopped.

By this point, there was no longer any security concern.

Chu Yu had already gone ahead to report to the Empress, while the others waited outside the city for an imperial decree.

Inside his carriage, Crown Prince Zhang Hui carefully put the finishing touches on a painting.

With precise brushwork, a stunning landscape unfolded—a misty, ethereal depiction of Mount Longhu, as if capturing a celestial realm.

Satisfied, Zhang Hui sealed it with his personal stamp.

Only one other person was with him at that moment—his cousin, Ye Song of the Ye Clan of Qingzhou.

“Cousin, take a look at my latest work.”

Zhang Hui smiled as he handed over the painting.

Ye Song examined it. “Your Highness’ talent is unparalleled. This is truly divine craftsmanship.”

Zhang Hui chuckled. “It’s not that mystical. I simply memorized the scenery and recreated it later.”

Ye Song smiled back.

But soon, his expression grew more serious.

“Your Highness… once we return to the capital, you won’t have this kind of freedom again for a while.”

Zhang Hui replied casually, “I wasn’t particularly free on this trip either—Uncle Xun’an has been keeping a close watch on me.”

Ye Song sighed, “If only we had more time…”

Zhang Hui’s voice remained calm: “Patience.”

Ye Song exhaled deeply. “Your Highness has boundless talent. Even if delayed, you will soar to great heights. But… time is still a crucial factor.”

Zhang Hui smiled faintly.

Looking down at his painting, he casually tapped the image of Mount Longhu.

A small flame ignited, reducing the masterpiece to ashes.

The Eastern Palace procession continued toward the capital.

Mount Longhu

Lei Jun remained indifferent to the outside world’s turbulence, steadily advancing in his cultivation.

One evening, as he received a communication, his consciousness drifted into the Heavenly Book’s starry cosmos.

Among the Seven Luminaries, only Mercury (Water Luminary) remained dim, while the other six stars, including Lei Jun’s own Venus (Metal Luminary), shone brilliantly.

Lei Jun had come seeking information.

Specifically, he wanted to learn about the Lin Clan of Youzhou.

Of course, his real concern lay elsewhere—he was interested in Lin Che and the situation in Great Black Mountain.

The reason was simple: his Senior Sister, Xu Yuanzhen.

However, rather than directly inquiring about Great Black Mountain or the Lin Clan of Jiangzhou, Lei Jun posed his question differently:

"I wonder if any esteemed friends have news regarding the Lin Clan of Youzhou?"