Chapter 7 Choice

However, she did not try to dissuade him, as she knew that such a choice could only be made by Li Luo himself. Since he had made his choice, she would fully support him and believe in him. "Xiao Luo, since you have made your choice, let me tell you about the postnatal manifestation we have refined for you." Upon hearing Dan Tai Lan's words, Li Luo's spirit was lifted. "This postnatal manifestation, your father and I went through countless experiments and attempts to find the most compatible material from numerous resources, and ultimately refined it into being. This manifestation is of the fourth grade, mainly water-based, with light as a complement." Li Luo was taken aback upon hearing this, and then he smiled wryly, saying, "How could this be a water-based manifestation?" Among the elemental manifestations, there are no distinctions of high or low, but if we talk about attack power and destructive capability, fire, thunder, and metal are naturally the strongest, while water is more inclined towards gentleness and softness, which is evidently a bit weaker. He clearly did not expect that the first postnatal manifestation his parents refined for him would be of such a nature. "Hehe, Xiao Luo, do you think the water manifestation is weak and does not align with your expectations? Do not underestimate the water manifestation; while its attack and destructive capabilities may be slightly weaker, the long-lasting and majestic essence it embodies surpasses other manifestations. As long as you can leverage the advantages of the water manifestation, it will not be weaker than any other manifestation." "Moreover, your water manifestation is not ordinary, for it also has light as a complement. The combination of water and light, if you can develop it well, the final result will likely exceed your expectations." "Of course, the reason your father and I decided to define the first manifestation as water and light is due to two other extremely important reasons." "After you merge with this first postnatal manifestation, you will lose a considerable amount of essence and blood; your lifespan will also be diminished, which will cause you great trauma. However, the gentle nature of the water manifestation and the strength derived from it will nurture your injured body, allowing for rapid recovery." Li Luo suddenly realized, so it is, if we are to discuss nurturing and healing injuries, then water and light manifestations are indeed the best in this regard. "So what is the second reason?" Li Luo thought curiously. His question did not go unanswered for long, as Li Tai Xuan chuckled, "The second reason is that we hope you can become a Manifestation Refiner to assist in your future cultivation." "Do you remember the basic requirements to become a Manifestation Refiner?" Li Luo was taken aback, then he involuntarily replied, "The basic requirement for a Manifestation Refiner is to have either a water manifestation or a light manifestation?" With the rise of manifestation types, many auxiliary professions have emerged, and the Manifestation Refiner is one of them. Their ability is to refine various spiritual waters and miraculous lights that can enhance the quality of manifestations. There are also Alchemists, but they require wood, fire, or similar manifestations. Additionally, there are Manifestation Artificers, who create various manifestation tools, which require metal, fire, earth, or similar manifestations. Manifestation Refiners and Alchemists are somewhat similar, but the essential difference lies in that Manifestation Refiners can only enhance the quality of manifestations, while the pills refined by Alchemists mostly enhance manifestation power. Both water and light manifestations possess purifying effects, making them essential and necessary conditions for becoming a Manifestation Refiner. "But why become a Manifestation Refiner?" Li Luo was somewhat puzzled. Before he could ask further, Li Tai Xuan's voice already rang out, "Because you possess the Void Manifestation, which allows for unlimited refinement of your own manifestation quality. If you become a Manifestation Refiner, you will have a deeper understanding of this, and it will be more likely that you can perfect your manifestation in the future." "Furthermore, other Manifestation Refiners likely only possess either a water manifestation or a light manifestation, but you have a water manifestation as the main and light as the complement. The combination of these two purifying powers is rare; to be honest, with such conditions, if you do not become a Manifestation Refiner, it would be quite a waste." "The spiritual waters and miraculous lights you refine will likely far surpass those of other Manifestation Refiners." Dan Tai Lan covered her mouth and smiled lightly, "Xiao Luo, this is also a fallback your parents have left for you. If the Luo Lan Mansion falls into bankruptcy due to you, at least you will have a skill to rely on, and you won’t be at a loss wherever you go." Li Luo opened his mouth, but in the end, he could only scratch his head. What else could he say? He could only think that his parents were indeed cunning. The profession they envisioned for him truly maximized the potential of this first postnatal manifestation. "However, Xiao Luo, this first postnatal manifestation is just an introduction, so your parents can help you forge it using your soul and essence. But the second and third manifestations are much deeper and more complex, so you will have to explore them on your own." "Your parents suggest that when your strength reaches the level of a Manifestation Master, you consider forging the second postnatal manifestation. We have left some forging insights in that jade slip for your reference." "The technique in this jade slip, 'Lesser No-Manifestation Divine Forging Technique', can only forge the second manifestation. As for the divine forging technique for the third manifestation, we have placed it in the royal city. Specific information is in the jade slip; you can retrieve it when the time is right." As he spoke, Li Luo noticed that the light and shadow of Li Tai Xuan and Dan Tai Lan suddenly began to dim, causing him to tighten his expression. He understood that this exchange was likely coming to an end. "Dad, Mom!" Li Luo couldn't help but reach out, trying to grasp the light and shadow, but his hand passed through it. Li Tai Xuan and Dan Tai Lan looked down at him, their eyes filled with affection and love. "Xiao Luo, this time may be coming to an end." "Both Dad and Mom believe that since you have chosen this path, you will surely succeed in overcoming that five-year crisis." "We both know you are worried about us, but don’t worry, before we see you again, we will not let anything happen to us." "Finally, Xiao Luo, you must remember, no matter how worried you are about us, do not come looking for us until you have sealed your title." The light and shadow continued to dim, and finally vanished completely. The room was once again restored to silence and dimness. Li Luo sat in front of the black crystal ball, his eyes red, but in the end, he did not shed tears. He simply wiped his eyes and softly said, "Dad, Mom, thank you for everything you have done for me." "Please wait for me. When we meet again in the future, I will make you proud and astonished." Gradually calming the surging emotions within, Li Luo first reached out to put away the black jade slip from the crystal ball, then turned his gaze toward another object shimmering with azure and divine light. "From today on..." "I am also someone who possesses manifestations." At that moment, his eyes ignited with fervor. Without hesitation, he extended his palm and fiercely grasped at the postnatal manifestation. Swoosh! At the moment of contact, a chilling sensation surged from his palm, followed by an indescribable intense pain that erupted within Li Luo’s body. The sheer intensity of the pain instantly overwhelmed his rationality, and his vision abruptly darkened, causing him to slowly collapse down.