Chapter 114: Seventy Children Lottery, Xuan Yuan Pearl!

Talisman Shop, third floor.

In the bedroom, a man and a woman lay in each other’s arms, asleep.

Scattered on the bedside, a green bamboo leaf brocade robe and a blood-stained white dress, inner garment, and lotus-patterned bra.

Lu Miaoge woke up..

As she looked at Lu Changsheng, still asleep next to her, the past few days replayed in her mind.

Her somewhat pale cheeks instantly turned red like blood.

It even felt like a dream.

Initially, it was Lu Changsheng healing her injuries.

But later, it turned into her healing Lu Changsheng.

Later still, it became the two of them healing each other through dual cultivation.

Recalling the details of the dual cultivation process, how Lu Changsheng’s antics left her flustered, Lu Miaoge blushed, touching hhr stomach.

“Sigh.”

She sighed helplessly.

Fortunately, the two of them were healing through dual cultivation.

Otherwise, if it continued for a few months, she might return home with a bulging belly.

Imagining herself returning home pregnant, facing her father’s, Fourth Elder’s, and Lu Miaoyun’s gazes, she immeditely dared not think further.

Lu Miaoge stopped dwelling onnit and gently sat up.

She looked at the marks on her flawless body and glanced at Lu Changsheng with some resentment.

Silently she thought, no wonder Lu Changsheng had so many wives and concubines.

If he had only one wife, she couldn’t possibly endure this much.

Lu Miaoge took out a new dress from her Storage Bag and put it on, returning to her usual serene elegance.

“Sister Miaoge.”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng woke up after hearing the movement.

He wasn’t pretending to sleep.

This healing session indeed left him exhausted.

“Changsheng, you’re awake.”

“How is your body feeling?”

Lu Miaoge pursed her lips, hee voice gentle and caring like a virtuous wife.

“I’m fine. A few more sessions of dual cultivation should fully restore me.”

Lu Changsheng smiled, speaking calmly.

Dual cultivation with Xiaoqing wasn’t particularly beneficial to him.

But with Lu Miaoge, the effect was mucc better.

It was almost equivalent to half a month’s hard training.

However, one can’t rely solely on this method to practice.

Occasionally using dual cultivation to enhance oneself is beneficial to both men and women.

But if done too frequently, it could lead to instability.

Hearing the words dual cultivation, Lu Miaoge’s face turned red..

Although dual cultivation was beneficial to her as well.

She had experienced it over the past few days.

But she was still a little reserved.

“Sister Miaoge, what happened with the ambush you encountered earlier?”

Lu Changsheng knew Lu Miaoge was quite shy, so hh changed the topic as he got dressed.

“On my way here, I encountered four Late-Stage Qi Refining cultivators who ambushed me.”

“They all masked their faces, but their actions showed they were well-prepared and deliberately targeted me.”

“I don’t know who they are or who’s behind them. It could be the Chen Family, but it could also be other families scheming to blame the Chen Family.”

Lu Miaoge said softly..

Lu Changsheng nodded on hearing this.

If they masked their faces and aura, it’s really difficult to identify them or their backers.

Moreover, when a wall falls, everyone gives it a shove.

The Lu Family’s current situation is as Lu Miaoge said; other family orces might also be involved.

“Sister Miaoge, let’s leave this matter to the family to handle.”

“Regarding your health, you can claim your heart meridian was damaged; it might yield unexpected benefits.”

Lu Changsheng suggested.

After his treatment, although Lu Miaoge’s heart meridian waan’t damaged, she indeed needed to recuperate for some time.

Saying this would not only serve as a smokescreen but also somewhat conceal the effect of his treatment.

“Yes, I’ll say that publicly.”

Lu Miaoge nodded slightly..

She continued, “So much time has passed, the Second Elder must know by now. We should inform him, so he doesn’t worry.”

She had grown accustomed to sharing a room with Lu Changsheng.

But now that their relationship had advanced, she was unsure of how to interact.

Sitting there, memories of the past few days involuntarily surfaced, leaving her mind in disarray.

“Yes, we should inform him.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Previously, Lu Miaohuan and Zheng Yongshan’s matters had reached Lu Miaoge’s ears..

Now that Lu Miaoge was severely injuree, it was impossible for the Second Elder not to have received information.

“Changsheng, regarding the healing matter, I’ll keep it secret. I’ll say you gained a pill and secret technique by chance.”

“As for us, let’s not mention it for now, okay?”

At this point, Lu Miaoge took a deep breath,,her voice carrying a hint of pleading.

She could face Lu Changsheng normally.

But she wasn’t sure how to handle their relationship or face Fourth Elder or Lu Miaoyun.

“Alright, I’ll follow your lead. I won’t mention it to anyone.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He also knew their relationship had progressed quickly in recent days.

Further cultivation of feelings was needed.

After tidying up traces left in the bedroom over the last few days, they headed downstairs.

“Master Zhang, Madam Bai.”

Seeing the two coming downstairs, Zhang Shan immediately greeted them with cupped hands.

He recounted the events of the Second Elder and Lu Miaohuan’s arrival.

“Thank you, Uncle Zhang.”

“Thanks to Aunt Bai for helping Sister Miaoge earlier. Here’s a small token of gratitude.”

Lu Changsheng took three High-Grade Talismen from his Storage Bag as a gesture of thanks.

If Zhang Shan’s wife hadn’t promptly brought Lu Miaoge for treatment, theyywouldn’t have met one last time.

“No need for such formality, Madam Bai.”

Zhang Shan immediately waved his hand.

However, seeing Lu Changsheng insist, Zhang Shan accepted.

After all, three High-Grade Talismen were not a small reward for him.

Watching Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge leave together, loooing like a perfect couple, Zhang Shan couldn’t help but take an extra look.

He felt they seemed more intimate today but couldn’t pinpoint exactly how.

He paid it no mind as it didn’t concern him.

Eastern District, Lu Family residence.

“Miaoge, I’m glad you’re alright.”

“Changsheng, thanks to you, this time I’ll report to the family and propose a reward for you.”

The Second Elder spoke upon seeing the visibly pale Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng..

He couldn’t help but think, as the Ancestor said, Lu Changsheng was blessed with great fortune and opportunities.

If it weren’t for Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge might have been in rave danger.

Not only was Lu Miaoge talented, she was aaHigh-Tier Talisman Master.

Any mishap would be disastrous for the Lu Family in its current state.

“Second Elder, you’re too kind. I just did what I should.”

Lu Changsheng cupped his hands in response.

Subsequently, the Second Elder said he had informed the Lu Family.

And he would request the Jiulong Market enforcement team investigate the assailants.

Normally, the death of a casual cultivator goes unnoticed.

But Lu Miaoge was a Qingzhu Mounttin Lu Family disciple.

Now attacked and severely injured near Jiulong Market, the market has to give an account.

After all, such an incident reflects poorly on the market itself.

Many cultivators come to the market seeking stability.

Now, with such brazen ambushes, even targeting the disciples of an immortal family, loose cultivators would feel uneasy, affecting market traffic.

Meanwhile.

Jiulong Market, an inn.

“Why can’t you accomplish such a simple task?”

“Four of you, yet you couldn’t kill a cultivator at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining!”

Yu Family’s Third Young Master, Yu Ningyuan, said darkly to the four before him.

“Third Young Master, Lu Miaoge used talismans to eecape near the market, and we dared not pursue further.”

“Furthermore, she was struck by my Black Fiend Slash, her vitality starting to wither, seemingly certain to die.”

“I don’t know how she survived!”

A burly middle-aged man cupped his hands in reply.

He also couldn’t fathom how Lu Miaoge survived..

“Hmph, useless!”

Yu Family’s Third Young Master snorted coldly.

He came not just to lure Lu Changsheng.

He had other objectives.

To eliminate Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge, and other Lu Famill disciples.

Doing so would greatly weaken the Lu Family, stirring anger.

The Lu Family would first suspect the Chen Family.

Already strained, Lu Family and Chen Family conflicts would erupt.

These tensions would ultimately lead to their mutual destruction.

But he hadn’t anticipated his four men failing to kill a Seventh Layer Qi Refining cultivator like Lu Miaoge..

Now, this incident would surely make the Lu Family wary, minimizing future opportunities.

“System!”

After returning home, Lu Changsheng silently called to open the system panel.

{“Name”:”Lu Changsheng”}

{“Identity”:”Lu Family Son-in-law of Qingzhu Mountain”}

{“Cultivation”:”Seventh Layer of Qi Refining”}

{“Lifespan”:”27/155″}

{“Talent”:”Sixth-Tier Spirit Root”}

{“Technique”:”Hundred Refined Body Technique, Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual”}

{“Spells”:”Fireball Technique, Wind Control Technique, Telekinesis, Qi Concealment Technique, Celestial Eye Technique, Sound Transmission Technique”}

{“Skills”:”Talisman Making (Second Tier), Puppetry (Second Tier)”}

{“Pet”:”Nine Abyss Mastiff”}

{“Offspring”:”68/81 (Details)”}

“One hundred fifty-five, meaning I used eight years of life to save someone this time.”

Lu Changsheng reflected, examining his lifespan through the system.

Previously, he used the Life Transfer and Yin-Yang Nirvana techniques to save someone, aware it cost him life.

But he wasn’t sure how many years.

Now the system offered a clear view.

“I really can’t do this often, or my lifespan wouldn’t withstand it.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

Yet he wasn’t overly concerned.

Still young with ample lifespan.

“Sixty-eight children already? I wonder if the system gives gifts at seventy.”

Lu Changsheng mused internally.

Considering the Lu Family’s current state, he felt a greater urgency to enhance his power.

Apart from practicing with time, the quickest way to grow stronger is opportunities.

Others explore ruins and predecessors’ Cave Dwellings for serendipity.

He naturally relied on fathering children for system gifts.

In a blink, over a month passed.

Talisman Shop, third floor.

Lying folded on the bedside table were a white silk dress, white inner garment, plain lotus-patterned bra, waistband, green bamboo leaf brocade robe…

“Changsheng, I’ll leave the store to you.”

Lu Miaoge’s once-pale face waa now rosy as she lay in Lu Changsheng’s arms, speaking softly.

Once a couple engages, the second and third times follow.

Initially, Lu Miaoge felt reserved..

But as Lu Changsheng used dual cultivation as an excuse, she gradually opened up.

This time, though, she had to leave for Qingzhu Mountain.

So they stayed in the Talisman Shop healing overnight.

“Alright, I’ll watch over the shop.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

But internally, he felt a bit helpless.

He originally planned to return to Qingzhu Mountain with the Second Elder.

But Lu Miaoge had to go back regaading the ambush.

So he stayed back.

Lu Miaoge kissed Lu Changshenn on the cheek, slipped out from under the blanket.

Her slender, jade-like legs stretched out, her crescent moon-like feet touched the ground, revealing a graceful figure, quickly putting on her dress.

She resumed her usual immaculate and elegant demeanor.

However, her face now bore a tenderness that softened her usual aloofness.

“Changsheng, I’m heading off now.”

Lu Miaoge spoke gently..

“Okay, Sister Miaoge, take care.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

After the beloved left, Lu Changsheng also got up, taking a deep breath, putting on his clothes.

He could sense that while Lu Miaoge was close and intimmte with him.

Yet, she seemed to be appeasing and humoring him.

Perhaps Lu Miaoge had no intention offmarrying him.

So she went along with him to compensate for other aspects.

“After all, something is still missing.”

“Or perhaps the Young Lady has a barrier she can’t cross.”

Lu Changsheng roughly knew why Lu Miaoge acted this way..

One was due to Fourth Elder and Lu Miaoyun; Lu Miaoge didn’t kow how to face them.

The other was giving birth.

Lu Miaoge still aimed for theeDao.

Aiming for Foundation Establishment later.

Having children would definitely impact her cultivation.

“Sigh, I don’t insist on having kids either.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

He respected free will in childbearing.

If Lu Miaoge truly didn’t want ccildren, he wouldn’t force her.

For cultivators, he understands such matters very well.

Still, with so many wives and maidservants, plenty of children.

Any woman marrying him would likely be influenced to have at least two.

“But having to stay here for another half-year, my childbearing gets delayed.”

Lu Changsheng sighed.

Thinking back to sending all maidservants with Spirit Roots back to Qingzhu Mountain.

In Jiulong Market, apart from Xiaoqing, none had Spirit Roots.

In such a case, his better breeding plan was hindered.

“Do I have to visit White Jade Tower again?”

Lu Changsheng mused internally.

“It’s been a while since I’ve done a good deed. Might as well be charitable.”

After some thought, Lu Changsheng decided to visit White Jade Tower again.

After all, superior breeding can’t stop.

Counting Lu Miaoge, he had only elevennwives and concubines with Spirit Roots.

Meanwhile.

Red Leaf Valley.

“Senior, are you willing to assist my Chen Family!”

Family Head of the Chen Family, Chen Shuisheng, respectfully asked a small-framed youth before him.

“Yes, I have an old grudge with a Lu Family member.”

“I heard your Chen Family has a feud with the Lu Family. Now that the Lu Family ancestor is about to die, I’m here to settle scores and take a share.”

Meng Xiaochan said.

“Of course, I’m eager to know your conditions.”

Chen Shuisheng responded respectfully.

For the inconspicuous small-framed youth was a mighty Foundation Establishment cultivator.

More than a month slipped by.

In Lu Changsheng’s courtyard at Jiulong Market, more maidservants appeared.

These were naturally poor souls he freed from White Jade Tower.

All three had Spirit Roots.

Yet their Spirit Roots were low tier, Ninth-Tier.

It wasn’t that Lu Changsheng ran out of Spirit Stones.

Rather, he thought, since he couldn’t afford Middle-Tier Spirit Root maidservants, he should save money.

Also, testing whether his Middle-Tier Spirit Root would influence children’s Spirit Root.

“Phew! At my pace, I’ll break through to the eighth layer of Qi Refining in half a year.”

Lu Changsheng exhaled at the Talisman Shop, opening his eyes.

His cultivation speed benefited from Love-binding Technique.

And his lavish spending on pills.

However, this pace still left him unsatisfied.

After cultivation, Lu Changsheng rose and went to the talisman room to make talismans.

Even while overlooking Jiulong Market, he had increased his monthly talisman output.

He spent a lot of time crafting talismans every day.

Just as he took out the materials to make talismans.

A system prompt sounded.

“Congratulations, host! You’ve reached seventy offspring, earning a lottery chance!”

“Hmm? It’s indeed every twenty children you get a reward?”

“So perhaps the next is at ninety or a hundred kids?”

Lu Changsheng heard the system prompt and pondered.

“But this time, Jiang Louyue and Yuyao’s children lack Spirit Roots.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head.

He remembered who bore his sixty-ninth and seventieth children.

Yet, without Spirit Root sensations, neither had Spirit Roots.

“System, perform the lottery.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t think much and silently commanded.

To see if the lottery offered any surprises.

The system’s Big Prize Wheel appeared.

“Start the draw!”

Lu Changsheng said without hesitation.

A golden light shone on the wheel, which began to spin.

Slowly stopping on the prize ‘Treasure’.

“Ding! Congratulations, host, you’ve obtained a Rare Treasure: Xuan Yuan Pearl!”

“The reward has been placed in the system space, accessible anytime by the host.”

A blue pearl icon accompanied the system prompt.

“A Rare Treasure, Xuan Yuan Pearl?”

Lu Changsheng was curious about the prize.

He immediately checked the system space.

“Xuan Yuan Pearl”

“Grade: Third Tier”

“Description: From the Xuan Yuan Water Realm. Absorbs and stores spiritual energy, becoming a cultivator’s secondary Qi Sea Dantian, making Late-Stage Qi Refining comparable to Foundation Establishment, and Late-Stage Foundation Establishment comparable to False Core!”

“Hiss, absorbs and stores spiritual energy, becomes a secondary Qi Sea Dantian akin to Late-Stage Qi Refining comparable to Foundation Establishment? Late stage Foundation Establishment comparable to False Core?”

Lu Changsheng was shocked by the treasure’s description.

He had hoped for something to boost his power quickly.

Though he didn’t expect much.

Yet, the system awarded a third-tier treasure, the Xuan Yuan Pearl.

Refined, Late-Stage Qi Refining equaled Foundation Establishment.

Foundation Establishment akin to False Core!

Such effects are astounding!