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Chapter 41: Hong Yi's Gift!

On that day, Lu Changsheng was chatting with his wives and concubines when a servant came to report to him.

The servant said that there was someone outside who wanted to see him and handed him a token.

When Lu Changsheng saw the token, he immediately knew that it was Hong Yi's people.

He returned to his study, took out a finely prepared box of talismans, and went out into the courtyard.

It was impossible for Hong Yi's people to enter Qingzhu Mountain casually, so they must be waiting outside.

When Lu Changsheng arrived in front of Qingzhu Mountain, he immediately saw a luxurious carriage not far away.

On the carriage was a flag with the three characters "Marquis Ru Yi".

Surrounding the carriage were a group of burly men dressed in sturdy black robes, armed with long knives and powerful crossbows.

They were all riding strong steeds, each measuring over a meter in length and standing eight feet tall, with shiny black fur and agile limbs.

Leading this group was the tall and imposing figure of Hong Yi, dressed in magnificent silk robes.

Lu Changsheng had not expected Hong Yi to come on this trip in person, let alone with such a large entourage.

From the imposing aura of these black-clad men, Lu Changsheng could tell that they were all martial arts experts.

However, Lu Changsheng could understand this.

This was their first transaction, so naturally, Hong Yi wanted to show his importance.

Besides, this transaction was worth hundreds of Spirit Stones.

For Marquis Ru Yi's Mansion, such a large amount of Spirit Stones was probably not a small amount, so they couldn't just let anyone bring it over.

"Brother Lu, long time no see!"

Hong Yi saw Lu Changsheng come out and immediately greeted him warmly and enthusiastically.

He was wearing a purple-gold crown and a purple brocade robe, looking more graceful and dignified than before.

"Brother Hong, I didn't expect you to come personally this time."

Lu Changsheng also smiled and greeted him.

"I didn't have much to do, so I decided to come myself."

"And to be honest, this is the first time I'm dealing with such a big business, so I feel more comfortable coming myself."

"Otherwise, if something unexpected happened on the way here and back, I would have to face my father with my head down."

Hong Yi shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Marquis Ru Yi's residence had a certain foundation, but it wasn't rich. Losing over a hundred Spirit Stones would definitely hurt.

"Haha, Brother Hong is joking. Entrusting this matter to you shows the trust your father has in you."

With that, he took out a brocade box of talismans from his storage bag and handed it to Hong Yi.

"Hong Yi, these are the talismans you requested. There are twenty fireball talismans, twenty water shield talismans, twenty banishing talismans, twenty concealing talismans, and twenty healing talismans. You can check them."

"As for the price, it's twenty percent lower than the market price, as we agreed before. So it's a total of one hundred and twelve Spirit Stones. You can just give me one hundred and ten."

Lu Changsheng said.

There were a total of one hundred talismans in the box.

According to the market price, it would be one hundred and forty spirit stones.

However, Lu Changsheng and Hong Yi had previously agreed to offer a twenty percent discount off the market price.

After all, with a stable long-term supply channel and active delivery, offering a twenty percent discount wasn't too much.

Besides, Lu Changsheng now had a lot of talismans with him.

He was willing to sell them at a lower price as long as he could do so safely and steadily.

After all, the cost of making talismans is very low.

Most of the materials were leftovers from helping the Lu Family make talismans, and only a small portion of the materials were bought for himself.

Hong Yi took the brocade box, opened it, and saw five stacks of talismans inside, a hint of joy appearing in his eyes.

As long as he brought back this batch of talismans, his position in Marquis Ru Yi's mansion would be completely stabilized.

If Lu Changsheng could eventually provide mid-level talismans on a consistent basis, then the position of the eldest son would not be so far away.

"Alright, of course I trust Brother Lu."

Hong Yi didn't inspect it closely, he just glanced at it a few times and then closed the brocade box again.

Next, he took out one hundred and twelve Spirit Stones from the bag and handed them to Lu Changsheng.

"Thank you, Brother Hong."

Lu Changsheng didn't mind the two extra spirit stones and accepted them with great pleasure.

"Brother Lu is too polite, I should be the one to thank you."

"I have prepared a gift for Brother Lu."

Hong Yi smiled and waved his hand, then looked at the carriage and clapped his hands.

"A gift?" Lu Changsheng was surprised.

Next to the carriage, a stocky figure that was vaguely recognizable as a woman pulled open the carriage curtain.

Then, a crisp ringing sounded from the carriage.

A red haired woman with a pair of beautiful emerald eyes, a prominent nose, snow-white and moist skin, and exuding exotic charm leaned out of the carriage.

The woman covered her hair and face with a red veil, and wore a red dress that exposed her navel, showing off her beautiful swan-like neck, exquisite collarbones, and flat stomach.

With a graceful posture, she stepped down from the carriage, her slender legs moving under the hem of her dress.

Her thighs were plump and strong, her calves long and powerful, barefoot with ten jade-like toes painted with crimson flower sap that shone against her pale skin.

On her delicate and slender ankles, she wore a pair of golden anklets with two small bells hanging from them, making a 'ding-dong' sound.

After the woman with the exotic charm got out of the carriage, she saluted Lu Changsheng gracefully. With her charming demeanor, she resembled an enchanting fox.

Shortly after, another crisp bell rang inside the carriage.

A woman who bore a striking resemblance to the redhead, with a similarly high nose and deep eyes that exuded exotic charm, stepped out of the carriage.

Unlike the redhead, this woman's hair, eyes, and pupils were all deep ocean blue.

Compared to the alluring beauty of the redheaded woman, her facial expression was somewhat distant, giving off a cold yet seductive aura.

The two women had very similar facial features.

However, their pupils, hair color, dress, and temperament were completely different, and standing next to each other, they exuded a stunningly different allure.

Next, two women with long legs and exotic features, each with their own unique style, approached Lu Changsheng.

Their steps were light and graceful, their skin was pale and delicate, their movements were elegant, and even though their bare feet were covered in rouge, they did not leave a speck of dust on the ground.

Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that the two women were skilled in martial arts.

This was evident from their ability to channel their internal energy into their feet, allowing them to avoid getting dirty.

"Jiu'er pays her respects to the master."

"Shui'er pays her respects to the master."

The two women stood in front of Lu Changsheng and bowed gracefully.

One had a voice like a soft whisper, full of temptation.

The other had a voice as cold as ice, yet it stirred desire in the heart.

Upon hearing the two women address him as Master, Lu Changsheng raised his eyebrows slightly.

Just now, when he saw the two women get off the carriage, he had a vague idea of what the gift might be.

But at this moment, he confirmed that the gift Hong Yi mentioned was indeed the two women in front of him.

He couldn't help but admit that the two women were indeed beautiful and alluring, capable of arousing people's desires.

Especially since the two of them had similar appearances, but completely different temperaments and charms, which added a touch of astonishment at first glance.

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but think of the Lu Family sisters he saw at Zhuxin Lake before.

They also had similar facial features, but completely different personalities and temperaments.

But the problem is…

Who would think of giving girls as a gift?

Even though in this world, such things are considered normal.

But when faced with such a situation, Lu Changsheng still felt strange and awkward.

Chapter 42: Lu Changsheng wants to take a concubine again?

"Brother Lu, I heard from Brother Li that you have no other preferences in life except for beautiful women."

"So I have prepared two beauties especially for you this time."

"These two women cost me a lot of money to buy from White Jade Tower."

"Rest assured, Brother Lu, they are both pure and untouched by anyone."

"And under the guidance of White Jade Tower, they have been practicing the Cha Nü Pei Yuan technique, which has the effect of nourishing yin and supplementing yang. Once they lose their virginity, they will be completely loyal to you wholeheartedly."

At that moment, Hong Yi spoke to Lu Changsheng with a knowing look on his face that all the men understood.

Upon hearing Hong Yi's words, Lu Changsheng's mouth twitched.

What did he mean by having no other preferences in life except for beautiful women?

Was he someone who was obsessed with women?

He clearly had the ambition to reach the top!

His goal was to achieve immortality and become a god!

Marrying women and having children was just a means to better survive in this world and strive for that goal.

"Alas."

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He felt that no one in this world could understand him.

But there was no way around it. His lofty aspirations could not be revealed to the world, nor could they be understood by others.

Hiding brilliance in clumsiness, using obscurity to reveal clarity, incorporating purity in turbidity, bending to straighten!

Only by persevering in the mundane can one become a heavenly among the heavenly!

Lu Changsheng looked at the two women standing in front of him, tall and stunning, even a few inches taller than him.

Although they were very tempting, Lu Changsheng didn't really want to accept them. After all, neither of them had Spirit Roots.

Now that he had ten wives, he wanted to follow the path of eugenics as much as possible when taking more wives and concubines in the future.

This meant finding women with Spirit Roots to bear his children.

Otherwise, if he continued to have children like this, not only would the children mostly lack Spirit Roots, but it would also affect his daily cultivation.

But since the people were already here, he couldn't just let them go back, right? He also didn't want to repudiate Hong Yi's goodwill and damage their relationship.

Moreover, looking at the two women in front of him, he also wanted to challenge his own weaknesses and experience some exotic charm.

After all, there were so many temptations in this world. If he didn't refine himself now, how could he resist even greater temptations in the future?

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng asked, "Brother Hong, are they voluntary?"

"You can rest assured, Brother Lu. Both of them are orphans who have been raised by the White Jade Tower since childhood without any problems. I, Hong Yi, would never do anything morally reprehensible."

Hong Yi replied, knowing exactly what Lu Changsheng meant by his question.

"All right, in that case, I'll accept these two as my gifts. But we don't have to go that far for our friendship. Let's not do this again in the future."

Lu Changsheng said and nodded.

"Of course, of course, just this once, just this once."

Hong Yi nodded with a smile.

Seeing Hong Yi's smile, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but feel that Hong Yi would do similar things in the future.

"Brother Hong came from far away, so logically, I should invite you in for a cup of tea."

"But it's quite inconvenient to bring outsiders to Qingzhu Mountain."

"So I won't invite Brother Hong as a guest this time. The next time we trade, you can go to a nearby town and send me a message."

Lu Changsheng said this.

It's okay for ordinary people to enter Qingzhu Mountain, but it's very inconvenient to bring in cultivators from outside.

"I understand."

Hong Yi nodded, understanding very well and not caring at all.

He said to Lu Changsheng, "But I might not come personally next time."

"Brother Lu, if it's convenient, you can prepare a batch of talismans every few months, so I don't have to worry too much when I send someone over."

This time, he came personally because it was their first transaction, and he was a little worried about the large number of talismans.

"All right, Brother Hong can send someone over every three months in the future."

"I can deliver about thirty talismans each time."

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and said.

This time, he took out one hundred talismans that had been stored for a long time.

But in the future, ten talismans per month would be enough.

Even if the Lu family found out and saw this, they wouldn't say anything.

"Okay, no problem."

Hong Yi's face lit up when he heard this.

Ten talismans per month was already quite good in his eyes.

"Oh, Brother Hong, there's one more thing I want to ask you."

Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered his brother-in-law Qu Changge.

It had been a year, and there had been no news from the Crimson Whale Gang. He felt that Qu Changge was in danger.

But he still wanted to try to find out. At least some information would be better than nothing.

"What's the matter, Brother Lu, please tell me."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yi showed a hint of seriousness.

"I just want you to help me find someone."

Lu Changsheng opened his mouth and told Hong Yi the information about Qu Changge.

At the same time, he mentioned the matter of Qu Zhenzhen and advised Hong Yi to be careful.

After all, the entire Qu family had been killed, and this matter might involve a cultivator.

Even though he felt that this cultivator might not be too formidable, he still had to be careful.

"Brother Lu, don't worry, I'll take care of this matter."

Hong Yi nodded.

He didn't think that this matter was too troublesome or dangerous.

After all, Marquis Ru Yi's mansion was considered a powerhouse in the mundane world.

Facing a mundane Rouge Cultivator, he had a certain amount of confidence.

Besides, relationships needed to be cultivated through frequent interactions.

Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to sell talismans to him, it could expand his social network and provide more opportunities.

As long as it wasn't too dangerous, he was willing to interact more with Lu Changsheng to strengthen their relationship.

"In that case, I'll bother Brother Hong."

Lu Changsheng said, nodding slightly.

"Brother Lu is too polite. Since that's the case, I won't keep you any longer."

Hong Yi replied and prepared to leave.

"Have a safe journey!" Lu Changsheng nodded.

Then he took the two women back to Qingzhu Mountain. The disciples stationed at Qingzhu Mountain saw Lu Changsheng leave and return with two women, but they didn't say much, just told him to report to Uncle Fu.

Soon, Lu Changsheng and the two women arrived at Qingzhu Mountain Manor and reported to Uncle Fu.

On the way, they were seen by many disciples of the Lu family.

"Is Lu Changsheng taking concubines again?"

"He already has ten, why would he take more concubines?"

"Wow, I have to admit, those two women are really attractive!"

"They look a bit like people from the western regions."

"I read in the ancient texts that some people from the western regions are said to be descendants of gods and demons. Not only do they have heterochromatic eyes, but some are born with double horns, eyes in the middle of their eyebrows, wings, and tails."

"As for the descendants of gods and demons, they're just hybrids of humans and demons. My grandfather told me that in the western regions, where there are hundreds or even thousands of countries, many countries have a mixed population of humans and demons."

"I suddenly envy Lu Changsheng's life."

"The road to immortality is difficult to travel. Enjoying life while you are young is not a bad choice."

"How can you have such a willingly decadent thought? We are cultivators dedicated to cultivation. How can we indulge in the pleasures of the flesh?"

"Hmph, the lure of women will only affect the speed of my cultivation!"

"That's right, that's giving up on yourself, that's a loser's choice. How can we learn from him, sob, sob, sob?"

"We have only average talent. If we choose to fall, that's giving up on ourselves. How can we be like him? In another twenty or thirty years, he will surely regret it!"

These Lu Family disciples expressed their feelings of envy, jealousy, dissatisfaction, and contempt.

When Uncle Fu saw Lu Changsheng bring back two women from who knows where, he was speechless for a moment.

But since they were just ordinary women, he didn't say much, just sighed and said that youth is good, and advised Lu Changsheng to take care of his health and not neglect his duties.

However, he also reminded Lu Changsheng not to bring in people indiscriminately because it would have a negative effect.

Lu Changsheng naturally nodded in response to this advice.

In his heart, he couldn't help but think that it was time to reveal his status as a mid-level Rune Master. Otherwise, if he continued like this, the Lu family would probably have objections to his behavior.

After finishing the report with Uncle Fu, Lu Changsheng made a detour to Li Feiyu's house to talk to him.

Chapter 43: Medium Grade Talisman Master!

A few days later.

After experiencing the exotic pair sent by Hong Yi, Lu Changsheng had to admire that those who were professionally trained are different.

Not only was the experience great, it also taught him a lot of new knowledge and ways to play.

Moreover, the cultivation technique taught by these two girls had some good effects, and he felt noticeably nourished.

However, the two girls were just ordinary people, and the cultivation techniques they practiced were only at the martial arts stage.

This nurturing effect was limited and couldn't help him with his Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.

Otherwise, Lu Changsheng felt that he would be going down the wrong path.

"Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng, you have been a little indulgent these days, you can't continue like this."

After several nights of revelry, Lu Changsheng sat by the side of the bed, shaking his head and talking to himself.

He also somewhat understood why ancient emperors were addicted to women.

His original wives and concubines were all respectable and virtuous women.

The two girls sent by Hong Yi, on the other hand, had been taught to serve others since childhood, with so many seductive techniques and play styles.

However, Lu Changsheng had once ranked first in the Immortal Sect's Heart Questioning Platform.

With a heart dedicated to the Dao, how could one be influenced by such worldly pleasures?

"Hong Yi, oh Hong Yi, you are actually using this to test me. What kind of transmigrator can't withstand such a test?"

Lu Changsheng grunted as he stood up and dressed.

Feeling that the time was right, he hastily drew a slightly rough first-class mid-grade talisman in his study: the Fire Cloud Talisman.

Then he went to inform Lu Bo that he was now able to draw a first-class mid-grade talisman.

Lu Bo, who had just returned from inspecting the spiritual fields, looked surprised when he heard Lu Changsheng's words.

He looked at Lu Changsheng in disbelief and said, "You said you can draw medium-grade talismans?"

Seeing Lu Bo's expression, Lu Changsheng remembered two years ago when he told Uncle Fu that he could draw a first-class talisman.

Uncle Fu's expression was similar to Lu Bo's now.

He took out the prepared talisman, nodded, and said, "Yes, Lu Bo, this is the first middle-class talisman I've drawn-the Fire Cloud Talisman!

Lu Bo took the talisman, examined it, and confirmed that it was indeed a first-class, medium-grade talisman, the Fire Cloud Talisman.

He couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva and said, "If I remember correctly, you moved to Qingzhu Valley less than two years ago, right?"

"It will be two years in sixteen days," Lu Changsheng replied after a moment of thought.

"Tsk!"

Lu Bo clicked his tongue, feeling somewhat at a loss for words. As the administrator of Qingzhu Valley, he naturally understood what it meant for someone to become a mid-level talisman maker within two years.

For such a person, there were only two words: genius!

A true talisman maker genius!

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Bo said, "Lu Changsheng, are you capable of drawing another Fire Cloud Talisman for me now?"

Of course, he believed that Lu Changsheng couldn't possibly fake something like that. However, this matter was truly astonishing, and he couldn't help but want to see it for himself and confirm it firsthand.

"No problem."

"However, my success rate with the Fire Cloud Talisman is still not high," Lu Changsheng nodded.

He walked over to the nearby table, took out a set of talisman-making tools from his storage bag, spread out the talisman paper, and prepared to make the talisman.

Lu Bo stood quietly on the side and watched Lu Changsheng as he held the golden-haired talisman brush and began to draw the Fire Cloud Talisman.

He could tell that Lu Changsheng's hand was very steady, especially steady, and the spiritual energy on the brush was also stable.

However, when it came to drawing the lines of the talisman, he didn't seem to be quite good enough. Every time he made a turn, there were some bumps and fluctuations, which indicated that his spiritual energy was unstable.

At that moment, when Lu Changsheng had drawn most of the talisman lines, the talisman paper suddenly made a "puff" sound and emitted green smoke.

It failed.

Lu Bo didn't bother Lu Changsheng.

He watched as Lu Changsheng took out another piece of talisman paper and started drawing again.

After four failed attempts, under Lu Bo's watchful gaze, Lu Changsheng finally managed to draw the Fire Cloud Talisman with some bumps and difficulties.

Seeing the finished talisman, Lu Bo breathed a long sigh of relief, still somewhat incredulous.

"Lu Bo."

Lu Changsheng also sighed and looked a bit tired as he looked at Lu Bo.

Even though it was just an act, drawing so many talismans still consumed a considerable amount of his spiritual energy and mental energy.

With his current cultivation at the peak of the third stage of Qi Refining, he could only draw five or six mid-level talismans in a day at the most.

It was a bit overwhelming to do more.

"Changsheng, thank you for your hard work."

Seeing Lu Changsheng like this, Lu Bo remembered that he only had the cultivation of the third level of Qi Refining.

Drawing four talismans at once must have consumed a lot of his spiritual energy and mental energy.

He immediately took out a jade-green bamboo tube from his storage bag and handed it to Lu Changsheng: "This is the Green Jade Bamboo Wine I brewed myself. Try it. It has the effect of nourishing the body and relieving fatigue."

"Thank you, Lu Bo."

Lu Changsheng took the bamboo tube and opened the lid, revealing a jade-green, crystal-clear liquid inside, emitting a rich and fragrant aroma.

"Spirit wine? Lu Bo, are you a brewer?"

Lu Changsheng could tell at a glance that this Green Jade Bamboo Wine was a kind of spirit wine.

In the countless cultivation arts, there was a skill called brewing that allowed cultivators to brew spirit wine for consumption.

The effects of spirit wine were similar to those of elixirs, but in terms of variety, spirit wine was far less diverse than elixirs.

However, compared to elixirs, spirit wine was superior in taste and could be used to entertain guests and enhance the atmosphere.

Moreover, its effects were milder, practically non-toxic, and had no side effects, unlike elixirs, which could cause poisoning or even induce antibody resistance if consumed in excess.

"Hehe, I can't really call myself a brewer. I just happen to have a knack for it, so I learned to brew this kind of spirit wine." Lu Bo replied with a smile, waving his hand.

Lu Changsheng nodded and took a sip of the bamboo wine, savoring its taste.

He found that the Green Jade Bamboo Wine tasted excellent, not spicy at all, with a light and elegant aroma. He couldn't help but take a few more sips.

As the wine flowed into his stomach, a warm feeling quickly spread, and he felt as if some of his fatigue had been alleviated.

"My wine tastes good, doesn't it?"

Lu Bo looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled.

"More than good. This is the first time I've tasted such fine wine."

Lu Changsheng replied truthfully.

He usually didn't drink much alcohol and didn't particularly like it, but he found this wine to be exceptional.

Not only did it taste good, but its effects were also excellent, making him feel invigorated.

"Hehe, even though this wine is delicious, it packs quite a punch. You should stop after drinking a third of it, or else I'll be the one who gets drunk. You should go back and rest. I'll report this matter to the Patriarch." Lu Bo said with a smile.

"Lu Bo, I wonder if you have any more of that spirit wine. Could you sell me some?"

Lu Changsheng asked aloud.

He could feel that this spiritual wine had the effect of nourishing the physical body.

If he could drink it regularly, it might help him in the cultivation of the Hundred Treasure Refinement Body Tempering Technique.

In addition, this spiritual wine also has the effect of relieving fatigue. When he was tired from making talismans or during the night, he could drink some spirit wine to lighten his mood.

"I don't have much of this Green Jade Bamboo Wine. I just brew it for myself and drink it."

Lu Bo shook his head and explained, "But this Green Jade Bamboo wine is mainly made from the green jade spiritual bamboo grown by our Lu family. Elder Wu brews a batch every year and sells it."

"If you want to buy some, you can go to Elder Wu. He has other kinds of spiritual wine as well," Lu Bo suggested.

"Elder Wu, hmm."

"Thank you, Lu Bo."

Lu Changsheng nodded in acknowledgement.

He planned to visit Elder Wu later to see if he could buy some spirit wine.

With that, Lu Changsheng said goodbye and left.

Lu Bo also left to report this matter to Lu Yuanding.

Chapter 44: My Daughter Seems Quite Suitable for Lu Changsheng

In a villa in Qingzhu Valley.

"What?"

"Lu Changsheng was promoted to the first-level medium-grade Talisman Master?"

"I remember it's only been about two years since he became a novice Talisman Master, right?"

Lu Yuanding, who was handling matters, heard Lubo's report.

It was reported that Lu Changsheng was able to draw first-level medium-grade talisman and was promoted to a medium-grade talisman master. A look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

During these times, he didn't pay much attention to Lu Changsheng's progress in making talismans.

All he knew was that Lu Changsheng had perfectly completed the talisman-making tasks given to him every month.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng was actually able to draw a first level mid-grade talisman, thus going from being a novice Talisman master to a first level mid-grade Talisman master.

"Yes, Patriarch. It has been exactly two years since Lu Changsheng became a novice Talisman master."

"When I heard the news, I couldn't believe it either. I even asked Lu Changsheng to draw a Fire Cloud Talisman in front of me."

"This is the first mid-grade Talisman drawn by Lu Changsheng – Fire Cloud Talisman."

Lu Bo nodded, took out a talisman and said.

He guessed that Lu Yuanding might be very surprised to hear this news and might not believe it.

So he asked Lu Changsheng to draw a Fire Cloud Talisman in front of him.

"Sure enough, it's a mid-grade Talisman, Fire Cloud Talisman. Lu Changsheng's talent in Talisman-making is truly…"

Lu Yuanding took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly.

He also didn't know how to describe Lu Changsheng's talent in Talisman making.

From a novice who had never touched Talisman, he explored it on his own and became a novice Talisman master in a year and a half.

Then, in almost two years, he went from being a novice Talisman master to a first-class mid-level Talisman master.

This was amazing.

You see, his eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was very talented in making talismans.

But it took her almost three years to progress from a first-class low-grade talisman maker to a middle-grade talisman maker.

In addition.

Compared to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge not only had better conditions, but also had a master to teach and guide her.

In this comparison, Lu Changsheng's talent in making talismans was truly extraordinary!

If Lu Changsheng knew how difficult it was for a low-grade first-class talisman maker to become a mid-grade talisman maker, and that it took Lu Miaoge three years, he would probably have waited another year or so.

He figured that since it only took him a year and a half to progress from a beginner to a first level talisman maker, it was almost time for him to progress to a medium-grade talisman maker in two years.

"All right, go and inform the elders. We'll have a small meeting tomorrow."

"Let's see what they have in mind for Lu Changsheng."

Lu Yuanding put down the Fire Cloud Talisman in his hand and tapped his fingers on the table and gave instructions.

Compared to a novice talisman maker, a first-class mid-level talisman maker was already worthy of the Liu family's attention.

Especially considering Lu Changsheng's current performance in talisman making, there was a high probability that he would become a second-level talisman maker in the future!

A second-level talisman master, even a great foundation building cultivator, has to give him some face.

"Unfortunately, it's a pity that Lu Changsheng is not from our Lu Family bloodline, after all, he is an outsider."

Lu Yuanding sighed deeply.

Even though he had always told Lu Changsheng that he was family, in the end, Lu Changsheng wasn't of the Lu Family bloodline, and he couldn't be treated completely as one of their own.

In the Qingzhu Valley, in the Qingzhu Hall.

The simple and elegant meeting hall.

The incense burner was slowly burning the incense stick.

Lu Yuanding sat on the main seat, while several high-ranking members and elders of the Lu family sat on both sides of the long table.

"Regarding the information about Lu Changsheng's situation, I think you all should have some understanding. I wonder what your thoughts are?" Lu Yuanding looked at the elders and said.

"This child has such a talent for making talismans, and he is expected to become a second level talisman master in the future. He should be used by our Lu Family. He will never be allowed to leave our Lu Family!"

Said one of the gray-haired old men.

He was the Grand Elder of the Lu Family with the Peak level strength in Qi Refining Realm. He is responsible for managing the family's finances and assisting the patriarch in managing the family.

"Patriarch, this child has only been in our Lu Family for a little over four years. Does he really belong to our Lu Family?"

Said a thin, gray-haired elder.

He was the Third Elder of the Lu Family, responsible for matters related to Spirit Bamboo, spirit fields, spirit medicine, and so on.

"Based on Lu Changsheng's behavior over the years, it is obvious that he lacks great ambition and is content with a modest life," said another elder. "He may not be completely devoted to our Lu family, but he has a sense of belonging."

"Besides, considering the previous contract, the possibility of Lu Changsheng leaving our Lu family is not very high," Lu Yuanding added.

"I heard that this Lu Changsheng only has one hobby, which is to marry women and have children," another elder chimed in. "Not content with marrying nine secular women from our Lu family, he even brought three women from the secular world to marry, one of whom possesses a Spirit Root."

"It seems that Lu Changsheng knows that he has no hope of cultivating immortality, so he is pinning his hopes on the next generation and wants to have more children with Spirit Roots," the elder continued. "As it happens, my granddaughter, Miaoyi, is twenty years old this year, she is obedient and sensible, and has an eighth-grade Spirit Root. I am willing to marry my granddaughter to Lu Changsheng."

"In this way, Lu Changsheng will truly become a son-in-law of our Lu family," he concluded. "Then I will have my granddaughter give birth to more Spirit Rooted children for Lu Changsheng, completely binding him to our Lu family."

"In addition, Lu Changsheng also has the family name of Lu. The children he will have in the future will also be able to integrate well into our Lu Family and become descendants of our Lu Family!"

At that moment, a senior elder with gray hair but a youthful appearance spoke up.

He was the Fifth Elder of the Lu Family, a winemaker in charge of the Lu Family's liquor business.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the elders and the patriarch sitting in the main seat subtly changed.

Sitting in the main seat, Lu Yuanding couldn't help but feel moved.

He had quite a few children and grandchildren.

But there were only three Spirit Rooted children in the family.

The eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was the one who gave him the most peace of mind.

Not only was she reasonable and diligent in her cultivation, but she also had a talent for making talismans.

However, his second daughter, Lu Miaohuan, was the one he couldn't help but worry about.

Although she possessed a sixth-grade Spirit Root, she tended to play around and didn't pay much attention to cultivation.

Moreover, after he became the patriarch of the Lu Family, he neglected to discipline his children, which caused this daughter to develop a somewhat spoiled and arrogant temperament.

As long as she was in the Lu Family, he could still keep an eye on her.

But that untested arrogance and pride would easily lead to trouble once she got married and he wasn't around anymore.

And once trouble started, it could escalate quickly.

Now, hearing the words of the Fifth Elder, he suddenly had a thought.

Why not let his daughter, Lu Miaohuan, marry Lu Changsheng?

After a few exchanges and considering Uncle Fu's and Lu Bo evaluations of Lu Changsheng, he also felt that Lu Changsheng was not a bad person.

Not only did he have a natural talent for making talismans, but he also seemed honest and reliable.

Although he had a fondness for women and had quite a few wives and children, at least he didn't neglect his talisman-making responsibilities.

And based on the information, he knew that Lu Changsheng treated his wives and children very well and was always attentive to them.

Considering these factors, and also considering Lu Changsheng's secular farmer background, which meant that there would be minimal interaction with other families, even if he settled down on Qingzhu Mountain and became half a member of the Lu family, he wasn't afraid that his daughter would suffer.

As this thought occurred to Lu Yuanding, it became more and more feasible.

He thought that Lu Changsheng would be a good son-in-law.

"Lu Changsheng has such a talent for making talismans, it should not be wasted. We should take good care of him," he said.

"I am also willing to let my granddaughter, Miaoyun, marry Lu Changsheng and teach him about talismans at the same time, so that he can fully dedicate himself to our Lu family and become a second-level talisman master for our Lu family."

At this point, a dignified woman in her thirties or forties spoke up.

She was the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family, a high-ranking first level talisman master in charge of the Lu Family's talismans.

"The old man also has a granddaughter," another elderly woman with gray hair spoke up.

Following Elder Wu's lead, one by one, the elders of the clan agreed to marry their Spirit Rooted offspring to Lu Changsheng.

Although the Lu family was a single family, it had various branches that looked out for their own interests. Someone like Lu Changsheng, who was only half a member of the Lu Family, but had such extraordinary talents in talisman making, was naturally considered a desirable match by the elders of the clan.

They were more than willing to marry off Spirit Rooted descendants to Lu Changsheng. This way, it would be like binding Lu Changsheng, a future second-level Talisman master, to their own branch.

Even if Lu Changsheng didn't become a second-level Talisman master in the future, he would still be a top-level first-level Talisman master.

In any case, it was a win-win situation for them.

As he watched the elders continue to talk, Lu Yuanding cleared his throat and said, "I think Miaohuan is also about the right age. She seems suitable for Lu Changsheng."

Chapter 45: Blind Date With The Second Lady

In Qingzhu Valley.

In an antique, exquisite and elegant small building.

"Father, how could you arrange for me to marry that Lu Changsheng?"

"You know very well that Lu Changsheng is an inveterate womanizer. Not only has he married nine women from our Lu family, but he also brings in more women from outside!"

"I heard that he recently went out and brought back two more flirtatious women. How could you marry me to such a man?"

A cold and charming woman of eighteen or nineteen years old, with a beautiful face, wearing a black silk dress, glared at the Lu Family patriarch with an angry expression.

"Huan'er, although Lu Changsheng is quite amorous, he is otherwise a good man. He is a simple man. He treats his wife and concubines very well and is very considerate and caring."

"Moreover, just yesterday, Lu Changsheng was promoted to a First Level Mid-grade Talisman Master!"

"He has only been with our Lu Family for more than four years, and has been studying talisman making for only three and a half years."

"In those three and a half years, our Lu family has not even spent much money or effort on training and teaching him."

"Under such circumstances, the fact that he can become a first-level medium-grade talisman master so quickly shows that he is extremely talented in making talismans, far surpassing your Elder Sister!"

"If all goes well, he will most likely be able to become a Second Level Talisman master in the future. If you were to marry him, it would give me peace of mind."

Lu Yuanding earnestly tried to persuade his daughter.

After the previous clan meeting, he had the idea to marry his daughter Lu Miaohuan to Lu Changsheng, and the more he thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

So after the meeting, he went to his daughter's residence to discuss the matter, hoping to convince her to marry Lu Changsheng.

"First-level medium-grade Talisman Master!?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Miaohuan's beautiful eyes widened in surprise.

As a young lady of the Lu family, and with her own sisters being Talisman masters, she naturally understood how remarkable it was for Lu Changsheng to have become a first-class mid-level Talisman master in such a short time.

To call him a genius in Talisman making would not be an exaggeration.

No wonder her father wanted her to marry Lu Changsheng.

In the future, if Lu Changsheng could truly become a second-tier Talisman master, his status would be that of a valued guest wherever he went.

Even if he could not reach the second tier, being a first tier Talisman master would still be an extraordinary achievement.

She knew that the Fourth Elder who had taught her sisters the talisman making was a top-tier, first-rank Talisman master, and he was able to bring the Lu family substantial profits every year, which was a position of great status.

However, when she remembered Lu Changsheng's various exploits and the lecherous look he had given her when they first met, she felt deeply uncomfortable and unwilling.

Seeing the reluctance on his daughter's face, Lu Yuanding sighed and continued to persuade her.

"Huan'er, your mother died at a young age, and I haven't been very involved in your life. I haven't really said much to you before, but in this matter, I really have your best interests at heart and hope that you will listen to me."

"Now that Lu Changsheng has become a First level Mid-grade Talisman master, in addition to his good behavior over the years, our Lu family has decided to marry him to a young woman with Spirit Root in order to truly integrate him into our family."

"Many of the elders and clan members want to marry their granddaughters to Lu Changsheng, but your opportunity here is one I've fought for."

"You're not getting any younger, so it's time to start thinking about this aspect of your life,"

Lu Yuanding said with a sigh, no longer speaking as the patriarch of the Lu family, but as a father.

If only his daughter Lu Miaohuan could be as hardworking and promising as his daughter Lu Miaoge, he wouldn't have to worry about her marital affairs.

After all, cultivators often did not get married, so this was a relatively normal and common occurrence.

"But Lu Changsheng only has a ninth-rank Spirit Root, and he already has so many wives and concubines…"

Lu Miaohuan said as she pursed her lips.

She was surprised to learn that this opportunity was one that her father had fought for. But upon further reflection, she could understand the reasoning behind it.

There were over a hundred members of the Lu family on Qingzhu Mountain.

Although these family members had spiritual roots, the reality was that most of them had limited future prospects and little hope of reaching the stage of Foundation Establishment.

When they came of age, many of them would be arranged by the clan to marry into other cultivator families in order to maintain a steady flow of new blood.

Lu Changsheng entered the Lu Family as a son-in-law and has been living in the Lu Family. He has performed well and can be considered half of the Lu Family.

Now that he has shown such a talent for making talismans, the elders in the clan are naturally very happy to marry a woman with spiritual roots to Lu Changsheng and completely bind Lu Changsheng to the Lu Family.

"His ninth-rank Spirit Root doesn't matter. With Lu Changsheng's Talisman master talent, as long as our Lu family is willing to nurture him, even if he is unable to reach Foundation Establishment, he still has hope of cultivating to the late stages of Qi Refinement,"

"Even a second-tier Talisman master at the late stage of Qi Refinement would still command a certain amount of respect, even from Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"As for the issue of wives and concubines, you don't need to worry about it. Lu Changsheng's current wives and concubines are all ordinary women."

"If you marry him, you will naturally become his first wife. Besides, with me here, how could I let you be wronged in any way?"

Seeing that his daughter was no longer so adamant, Lu Yuanding seized the opportunity to move forward.

After listening to her father's words, Lu Miaohuan pursed her lips but remained silent.

Thinking back to the time she met Lu Changsheng, he didn't seem to be as despicable as she had originally thought. After all, with her own charm, it would be hard for anyone who saw her not to take a closer look, let alone a notorious womanizer like Lu Changsheng.

Seeing his daughter's reaction, Lu Yuanding's face broke into a slight smile, knowing that she had tacitly agreed.

Then he gently said, "Very well, Miaohuan, I'll invite Lu Changsheng to the Bamboo Heart Pavilion tomorrow so that you two can meet."

"Mm," Lu Miaohuan replied quietly.

Meanwhile, in the backyard, Lu Changsheng was playing with the children.

Since he had so many of them now, he had built various toys for them, such as swings, slides, seesaws, trampolines, wooden horses, and toy cars.

At the moment, a group of little ones were lining up to play a flying game with him, as he used his levitation technique to make the children float through the air.

Or perhaps he would let the children sit on the wooden horses or toy cars, and then use his control over objects to guide them through the air, letting the group of little ones play and scream with delight.

Just then, Lu Changsheng heard one of his concubines say that Administrator Lu had come.

He immediately realized that there must be news about his promotion to a First level mid-grade Talisman master.

He had the concubine look after the children, and quickly made his way to the reception hall.

"Uncle Lu," Lu Changsheng greeted with a slight bow.

"Not bad, not bad at all," Elder Lu said, nodding approvingly as he looked at Lu Changsheng.

He hadn't paid much attention to Lu Changsheng before, but now that he took a closer look, the man looked quite handsome and distinguished.

Lu Changsheng was a bit confused by the elder's warm demeanor.

"Lu Changsheng, the patriarch, has asked you to prepare well, as you are going to Bamboo Heart Pavilion tomorrow for an arranged marriage meeting," the elder said with a smile.

"What?" Lu Changsheng exclaimed, his expression becoming quite strange.

He had hoped that his achievement of becoming a first-class mid-grade Talisman master would lead to some kind of promotion or treatment within the Lu family.

But he never imagined that the patriarch would arrange a marriage for him.

However, Lu Changsheng quickly realized that this arranged marriage was probably no ordinary matter.

Seeing the look on Lu Changsheng's face, the elder chuckled, "That's right. Considering your achievements in becoming a mid-grade Talisman master, as well as your behavior over the years, the patriarch is arranging for you to marry his daughter."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng was both surprised and delighted. His mind immediately conjured up an image of the aloof and ethereal Miss Lu Miaoge.

But the elder's next words shattered his fantasy.

"Go see her tomorrow and make a good impression. If you succeed, you'll truly become part of the family."

"Didn't you want to have children with Spirit Roots? The second lady has a sixth-rank Spirit Root, so if you marry her, the children you have together will most likely inherit Spirit Roots as well," the elder said with a smile.

He had a generally favorable opinion of Lu Changsheng, and now that the Lu family was about to fully incorporate Lu Changsheng as one of their own, the elder had become even more cordial and welcoming towards him, treating him as a true family member.