Chapter 175: Master Lu, My Daughter Has Fallen for You at First Sight!

The news of Lu Changsheng becoming a second-stage Talisman Master and holding a celebration spread like wildfire across Qingzhu Mountain.

Previously, only some high-ranking members of the Lu Family knew since Lu Changsheng needed time to prepare.

As the news was announced in the Lu Family, it immediately caused a festive stir.

“A second-stage Talisman Master! Elder Nine has become a second-stage Talisman Master!”

“I’ve always heard that Uncle Changsheng had exceptional talent in talisman crafting, but I didn’t expect him to advance to the second stage so soon!”

“Becoming a second-stage Talisman Master at this age means he has a bright future in talisman crafting.”

“The young lady is also a top first-stage Talisman Master. She might advance to the second stage in the future!”

“Now, our Lu Family has a second-stage Talisman Master.”

“I used to think that with his Ninth-Tier spiritual root and indulgence in women, despite his talent, he wouldn’t go far. But now he’s a second-stage Talisman Master.”

“Since reaching the late stage of Qi Refining, I’ve neglected my cultivation, indulging in wine and women. Compared to Lu Changsheng, what right do I have to fall? Starting today, I will quit drinking and go into seclusion!”

“A second-stage Talisman Master… Why didn’t I choose Lu Changsheng during the reception banquet?”

“If I had known, I would have been willing to marry Lu Changsheng even as a concubine.”

Upon hearing the news, people in Qingzhu Mountain were delighted or sighed.

Overall, the atmosphere was joyous.

After all, this was great news for the Lu Family.

The Lu Family’s overall situation was flourishing.

Not only had they destroyed their arch-enemy, the Chen Family of Red Leaf Valley, but they also controlled forty percent of the Hongye Valley Marketplace.

With Lu Yuanzhong in his prime, the Lu Family had no worries for a hundred years.

Now with Lu Changsheng as a second-stage Talisman Master, everyone was naturally happy.

“Congratulations, husband, on becoming a second-stage Talisman Master!”

“Congratulations, father, on becoming a second-stage Talisman Master!”

“Congratulations, dad, on becoming a second-stage Talisman Master!”

All of Lu Changsheng’s wives, concubines, maidservants, and children came to congratulate him.

Since the news wasn’t revealed earlier, Lu Changsheng had asked Lu Miaoyun not to mention it a home.

With the announcement, his wives and children were also pleasantly surprised.

They all knew their status and living conditions depended on Lu Changsheng.

The higher Lu Changsheng’s status, the better their lives would be.

Meanwhile, invitations were sent from Qingzhu Mountain to the Bai Family of Hundred Bird Lake, the Zheng Family of Centipede Ridge, and the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain.

Invitations were also sent to the Qi Refining families and business friends associated with the Lu Family.

Lu Changsheng also sent an invitation to his friend Hong Yi.

It wasn’t for the gifts.

Such celebrations couldn’t bring much profit.

It was mainly for reputation.

After all, the highest cultivators attending would be at the Foundation Establishment stage, mostly Qi Refining cultivators, who couldn’t give valuable gifts.

The celebration might even result in a loss.

Only a golden core celebration would make major Foundation Establishment forces give expensive gifts.

Inviting Hong Yi was purely for friendship.

He wanted Hong Yi to expand his network through this celebration.

At Bihu Mountain, the Yu Family received the invitation.

“A second-stage Talisman Master celebration.”

“I didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to advance to the second stage so quickly.”

The head of the Yu Family looked at the invitation with a solemn expression.

As a neighboring family, they were well aware of the situation of surrounding families.

Lu Changsheng had long been on their watch list.

Otherwise, the Yu Family wouldn’t have sent Yu Ningyuan to recruit Lu Changsheng or sent people to attack him and Lu Miaoge..

But they didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to advance to the second stage so quickly.

Talent is one thing.

Many so-called geniuses can’t take that step after reaching the top of the first stage.

“But Lu Changsheng only has a Ninth-Tier spiritual root.”

“Even with exceptional talent in talisman crafting, advancing to the second stage, cultivation is the foundation. Without cultivation strength, he won’t progress in talisman crafting.”

“But the mysterious Foundation Establishment female cultivator behind Lu Changsheng hasn’t appeared for years. I wonder if they are still in contact.”

The head of the Yu Family muttered to himself.

A second-stage Talisman Master is worth noting.

But a Foundation Establishment cultivator is more intimidating.

The Yu Family had been cautious in the Hongye Valley Marketplace, not pressing the Lu Family too hard, because of Meng Xiaochan.

They were wary of the mysterious Foundation Establishment cultivator.

“Phew!”

He exhaled and put away the invitation, planning to report the news to the ancestor.

At the Bai Family of Hundred Bird Lake.

“A second-stage Talisman Master.”

“I remember Lu Changsheng being obsessed with women and having many children.”

“He now has twenty or thirty wives and concubines and over a hundred children.”

The head of the Bai Family thought of the information about Lu Changsheng.

“If a Bai Family woman marries Lu Changsheng and has children, she might connect with this Talisman Master.”

“But Lu Changsheng is the Lu Family’s son-in-law. Marrying a daughter might be difficult.”

He tapped his fingers on the table, deep in thought.

“Status is just a cloud.”

“Lu Changsheng values his children and invests most resources in them.”

“If a Bai Family woman can give birth to talented children, it will benefit the Bai Family in the future.”

The head of the Bai Family thought of his ancestor’s situation and made a decision.

He then called his steward: “Summon Feifei to see me.”

The Zheng Family and other small families nearby had similar thoughts.

Most cultivators don’t spend much time on family matters.

Even taking concubines is mostly for Dual Cultivation, enjoyment, or energy absorption.

Few have children.

Without children, sending daughters doesn’t work well.

People like Lu Changsheng, who marry, take concubines, and care for many children, attract such thoughts.

During the preparation for the celebration, Lu Changsheng stayed home with his wives and children, drawing talismans.

He planned to use all the second-stage talisman materials from the Lu Family.

“With the Xuan Yuan Pearl and my Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, I can try drawing third-stage talismans.”

In the talisman room, after drawing several talismans, Lu Changsheng thought.

He believed his current Qi and spiritual sense could support drawing third-stage talismans.

He hadn’t tried before due to a lack of materials and inheritance for third-stage talismans.

Now with the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, he had no worries about inheritance.

The scripture included 129,600 talismans derived from 81 spiritual patterns, covering from basic to fifth-stage talismans.

“But to draw third-stage talismans, I need third-stage materials and a third-stage Talisman Pen.”

“These can only be bought in the Immortal City.”

He exhaled, put away the talismans, and left the study.

Even though he could draw talismans all day without tiring.

At home, he still made time to bond with his wives and children.

“Husband, you have a letter.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun handed him a letter

“A letter for me?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

He used to correspond with Hong Yi.

But since he visited Ruyi County every few months, they didn’t write often.

“Hmm, a letter from Feiyu?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised to see the sender.

Li Feiyu hadn’t contacted him since visiting three or four years ago and then leaving for Qingluan Immortal City.

This was the first letter from him.

Lu Changsheng broke the seal and read the letter.

It contained no specific matters.

Just greetings and sharing experiences from Qingluan Immortal City.

Li Feiyu mentioned reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining and settling in Qingluan Immortal City, so Lu Changsheng needn’t worry.

He said Lu Changsheng could write to him in Qingluan Immortal City if needed.

Due to the distance, he wouldn’t visit soon.

So he hoped Lu Changsheng, as his uncle, would look after his children and their marriages.

“Traveling from Qingzhu Mountain to Qingluan Immortal City takes half a year.”

“Feiyu settled in Qingluan Immortal City and wrote this letter in over three years.”

Lu Changsheng saw the letter and learned his friend was fine and felt slightly relieved.

But thinking about Li Feiyu planning to settle in Qingluan Immortal City, he sighed.

Li Feiyu clearly wanted to achieve something in Qingluan Immortal City, even breaking through to Foundation Establishment before returning.

Though Qingluan Immortal City is hailed as a haven for loose cultivators, full of opportunities, many rise to fame.

But achieving success and making a name isn’t easy.

Li Feiyu now only has a cultivation level of the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining.

With this cultivation, without significant opportunities, breaking through to the ninth layer of Qi Refining might take over ten years.

Breaking through to Foundation Establishment is even more unlikely.

“If there’s a chance, I might visit Qingluan Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng put the letter away.

He thought that when he had free time, he could visit Qingluan Immortal City.

After all, Qingluan Immortal City is different from the other two immortal cities.

Located at the border of the Jiang Kingdom and Yue Kingdom, near the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, it’s a haven for loose cultivators.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

This day, Qingzhu Mountain was decorated with lanterns, full of joy.

“The head of the Yu Family from Bihu Mountain has arrived!”

“The head of the Bai Family from Hundred Bird Lake has arrived!”

“The patriarch of the Zheng Family from Centipede Ridge has arrived!”

“The head of the Ning family from Creek Mountain has arrived!”

The voice of the greeter rang out continuously.

Announcing each guest and the gifts they brought.

Today was the celebration for the Lu Family’s Ninth Elder, Lu Changsheng, advancing to a Second-Tier Talisman Master.

So neighboring immortal cultivation families and some forces with business dealings with the Lu Family all came to participate.

But if you look closely, you’ll see many guests brought along a young, beautiful woman.

“Rui’er, this Lu Talisman Master is only in his thirties, at the peak of his life.”

“He might become a Foundation Establishment patriarch in the future. You must present yourself well. If he takes you as a concubine, our Luo family will prosper.”

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a slightly weathered face was instructing his precious daughter.

Many cultivators were giving similar instructions to their daughters and younger generations.

After all, they had inquired about this Lu Talisman Master before coming.

They knew this Lu Talisman Master was an anomaly among immortal cultivators.

Most immortal cultivators focus solely on cultivation and don’t indulge in worldly pleasures.

Even if they do, they just seek female cultivators to relax and enjoy Dual Cultivation.

But Lu Changsheng was different. He took many wives and concubines and had many children, over a hundred in a dozen years, which was rare.

Not only that.

It was rumored that this Lu Talisman Master was very generous to his wives and children.

He spent his cultivation resources on his wives and children.

So, many small forces and families had ideas.

They thought of sending their daughters to form ties with this Lu Talisman Master.

After all, if their daughters could bear talented offspring for this Lu Talisman Master, it would be like befriending a Second-Tier Talisman Master.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng was sitting with the Lu Family patriarch, Lu Yuanzhong, in the main hall, receiving congratulations.

Only when a Foundation Establishment patriarch arrived did he and Lu Yuanzhong step forward to greet them.

Otherwise, they didn’t need to greet the guests.

After all, as a Second-Tier Talisman Master, he was barely qualified to interact with Foundation Establishment cultivators as peers.

Or rather, Foundation Establishment cultivators were willing to give a Second-Tier Talisman Master some respect.

“That’s Lu Changsheng. I heard he started as a live-in son-in-law.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, a live-in son-in-law with such incredible talent in talismans, achieving so much.”

“The Lu Family is lucky, bringing in a live-in son-in-law with such talent in talismans.”

“I heard he only has low-Tier spiritual roots. Otherwise, with such talent in talismans, if he broke through to Foundation Establishment, his future would be limitless.”

Many people looked at Lu Changsheng on the high platform with envy and jealousy.

After all, many small families and forces lived difficult lives.

Seeing someone like Lu Changsheng rise from humble beginnings through talent, they felt admiration, envy, and jealousy.

“Is he Master Lu?”

“How can there be such a handsome and extraordinary man in the world!”

“With such looks and as a Second-Tier Talisman Master, he truly is talented and handsome!”

Some young women, instructed by their families, were captivated by Lu Changsheng from a distance.

Since today was Lu Changsheng’s celebration.

Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan dresed him up nicely.

His hair was neatly tied up with a jade crown, looking gentle and refined.

He wore a wide-sleeved robe of jade green, with a jade belt embroidered with gold at the waist.

A beautifully patterned jade pendant hung on the left side of the belt, and he wore sky-blue embroidered boots.

The overall look was luxurious but not ostentatious, and the flowing light patterns on the robe accentuated Lu Changsheng’s already handsome appearance.

“Marrying Master Lu would be wonderful.”

“My sister didn’t want to come, but if she saw Master Lu, she would regret it.”

“Master Lu is so handsome; he must be a good person.”

Some young women were initially reluctant about their family’s arrangements.

But upon seeing Lu Changsheng’s handsome appearance, they became less resistant.

They thought that being a concubine to such a master was quite good.

“The Marquis of Ruyi from Ruyi County has arrived!”

With the greeter’s announcement, a dignified man in his fifties and a middle-aged man in his thirties entered the Lu Family’s manor.

They congratulated Lu Changsheng immediately, “Congratulations to Master Lu on your achievements in talismans!”

“Patriarch, this is my mortal friend, Hong Yi.”

Lu Changsheng introduced Hong Yi to Lu Yuanzhong.

“Very well, since he is Changsheng’s friend, he is a friend of Qingzhu Mountain.”

Lu Yuanzhong nodded with a smile, giving them face.

“Greetings, Patriarch Lu!”

The Marquis of Ruyi and Hong Yi were flattered.

After all, a Foundation Establishment patriarch was usually unreachable for them.

They didn’t expect Lu Changsheng, now a Second-Tier Talisman Master, to give them face and introduce them to the patriarch.

They were excited and thrilled.

“Uncle Hong, Brother Hong, please take a seat.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t stand on ceremony and invited them to sit.

Some guests were surprised to see Lu Changsheng personally receiving the Marquis of Ruyi and Hong Yi.

They stepped forward to chat and get to know the Marquis of Ruyi and Hong Yi.

As time passed, guests continued to arrive.

The entire Lu Family manor was lively, with over a hundred banquet tables.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Yuanzhong drank and chatted with some guests.

“Master Lu, this is my great-granddaughter, Zheng Yongwan, who has long admired you.”

At this moment, the Zheng Family Patriarch introduced a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl to Lu Changsheng.

The girl named Zheng Yongwan blushed and shyly lowered her head.

She didn’t expect her patriarch to mention this in public.

“Uh.”

Lu Changsheng was a bit stunned by the patriarch’s behavior.

He thought to himself, he’s just a Second-Tier Talisman Master.

Is it necessary for a patriarch to personally offer a girl?

But he immediately thought that the Zheng Family Patriarch had little time left and no successors.

Though he was allied with the Yu Family, he knew he couldn’t rely on them.

So, the patriarch was betting on him and the Lu Family.

He looked at the girl named Zheng Yongwan.

She was about seventeen or eighteen, with a cultivation level of the Fifth Layer of Qi Refining.

At this age and cultivation level, her spiritual roots should be good, probably middle-Tier.

But without closer inspection, he couldn’t tell for sure.

However, he wasn’t interested.

He preferred women with no significant backgrounds or attachments.

The girl from the Zheng Family could affect the relationship between the Lu and Zheng families.

“Master Lu, this is my niece, Bai Feifei. She heard you lack someone to take care of your daily needs and fell in love with you at first sight.”

At this moment, the head of the Bai Family saw the Zheng Family Patriarch speaking up and brought a gentle and beautiful girl forward.

He had planned to wait until the celebration was almost over to find an opportunity to speak to Lu Changsheng about this.

To his surprise, even the Zheng Family Patriarch, a Foundation Establishment elder, did such things.

Not wanting to wait, he immediately brought his niece forward.

“Master Lu, my daughter has also fallen for you at first sight. She wishes to serve you.”

“Master Lu, my niece here is all alone. Today, she has fallen for you at first sight. She wishes to serve you tea, make your bed, and warm it too.”

Seeing this, several others brought their daughters forward and spoke up.