Chapter 176: Taking a Concubine!

Lu Changsheng watched as people brought young girls forward and felt speechless.

He thought, how did this celebration turn into a girl-giving event?

Are all celebrations like this or is it because of my reputation that people cater to my tastes?

But I’ve been quite restrained these years.

He looked at the girls.

They were all beautiful.

And they had spiritual roots, with cultivation.

This made Lu Changsheng think, this is what status is.

Back then, he worried about marrying a ‘fairy’ with spiritual roots.

He had to save money to rescue poor girls from the White Jade Tower.

Now, just after becoming a second-rank Talisman Master, families and factions are sending girls with spiritual roots to be his concubines.

“Changsheng, if you’re interested, you can accept them without worry.”

Lu Yuanzhong transmitted these words to Lu Changsheng.

He knew Lu Changsheng’s nature well.

He knew Lu Changsheng didn’t have grand ambitions for immortal cultivation.

He just wanted a large, happy family.

So taking concubines wasn’t a big deal to him.

Moreover, people sending girls to Lu Changsheng was a way to form good relations with him and the Lu Family.

The Lu Family was also willing to use this method to build connections and strengthen ties.

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment.

Since he didn’t need to worry about the Lu Family and these families’ relationships, he could accept them.

He had been thinking about taking concubines anyway.

He needed to expand and enrich his household.

Also, with his cultivation level rising, he didn’t need to be as cautious about marriages and concubines.

These girls had families.

But for him, they were trustworthy and from good backgrounds, so they wouldn’t cause trouble.

After all, he couldn’t make all his concubines orphans.

And there weren’t that many single female cultivators for him to bring back.

He could buy maids from the White Jade Tower.

But low-Tier spiritual root maids cost hundreds of Spirit Stones, and Mid-Tier ones thousands.

Even if he had money, he couldn’t spend it like that.

Besides, if he planned to establish a family, he needed allies and a network.

Marriage alliances were the best way to build connections.

Even if he didn’t take concubines now.

In the future, for his descendants to marry girls with good backgrounds and spiritual roots, marriage alliances were the best way.

“Sigh, for the family and the children, I have to sacrifice myself.”

Lu Changsheng sighed inwardly.

Then he cupped his hands and said, “Thank you for your affection, but I have many wives and concubines at home.”

Though he planned to accept some girls.

He couldn’t agree immediately, right?

That would make him seem too eager and damage his dignity.

But before he finished, someone said, “It’s a blessing for my daughter to serve Master Lu, even as a maid. How can we demand a title?”

“Wow, the Luo family head is ruthless, not even fighting for a concubine’s title for his daughter.”

Others thought this was extreme.

They also didn’t expect a title.

But they hoped for at least a concubine.

They couldn’t let their precious daughters be mere maids.

After all, the girls brought weren’t the family’s main heirs, but they were still good prospects.

“Since the Luo family head is so generous, I won’t refuse.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He added, “In the future, we can exchange talisman knowledge.”

Since they sent their daughter as a maid, he had to show some goodwill.

“Master Lu, my daughter is the same.”

“Master Lu, my niece too.”

Others also spoke up.

The Zheng Family Patriarch and Bai Family head felt awkward.

These were just small cultivation families.

They could lower themselves for Lu Changsheng, a second-rank Talisman Master.

But the Zheng and Bai families had reputations to uphold.

It was humiliating for a family patriarch to send their daughters as maids.

“I’ve taken a liking to Yongwan and Feifei. I’d like to take them as concubines. Are they willing?”

Lu Changsheng saw the Zheng and Bai families’ awkwardness and spoke up.

Conquering Red Leaf Valley was still in his plans.

So he wanted to build good relations with the Zheng and Bai families.

Besides, judging by their looks and cultivation, Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei had Mid-Tier spiritual roots.

Taking them as concubines was a good idea.

The two girls sighed in relief.

They were daughters of Foundation Establishment families.

They were willing to marry Lu Changsheng but not as mere maids.

“As the patriarch decides.”

“As the family head decides.”

They answered softly.

“Hehe, good.”

“Then it’s settled.”

The Zheng Family Patriarch and Bai Family head smiled.

They said, despite taking concubines, they’d interact with Lu Changsheng as equals.

Other families said nothing.

They knew the Zheng and Bai families were Foundation Establishment families.

Lu Changsheng, despite having many wives and concubines, wouldn’t give titles to everyone.

But they were satisfied with their daughters being maids.

After all, there was a chance of having children.

If they bore excellent children, their status might rise.

Other guests thought about suitable girls in their families.

They wanted to build connections with Lu Changsheng and the Lu Family.

After three days and nights of celebration, Lu Changsheng held a concubine banquet.

He took Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei as concubines.

His wives and concubines didn’t mind him taking two more concubines and five maids.

They were used to his behavior.

Besides, the Lu Family patriarch had spoken.

“It’s been a while since the ninth elder took concubines.”

“I heard these two are the Zheng and Bai Family daughters, now just concubines.”

“Yes, I remember Bai Feifei refusing to marry, now she’s a concubine.”

“Of course, marrying Changsheng is a blessing!”

“Lu Changsheng has thirty or forty wives and maids, now seven more.”

The Lu Family members discussed and sighed at the wedding.

That night.

Lu Changsheng entered the new room.

He lifted the red veil, seeing the two girls’ shy faces.

He was thirty-five years old, with seven wives, thirteen concubines, and twenty-nine maids.

Plus an unmarried fairy and a fostered girl.

Over the next month.

Lu Changsheng enjoyed being a newlywed every night.

Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei had Fifth-Tier spiritual roots.

Among the five maids, only Luo Rui had Sixth-Tier spiritual roots, the rest had Seventh-Tier.

But for Lu Changsheng, this was good enough.

In such families, Mid-Tier spiritual roots were considered talents.

Sending them as concubines was a significant investment.

With new additions, the already full manor felt crowded.

Lu Yuanzhong generously chose a new site in Qingzhu Valley to build a larger manor for Lu Changsheng.

“Should be pregnant by now.”

After a month, Lu Changsheng thought Zheng Yongwan and Bai Feifei should be pregnant.

He handled family affairs and left for Hongye Valley Marketplace.

He had been home for a while.

In a few months, Xiao Xiyue would return to the Azure Cloud Sect, and he needed to accompany her.

Riding the Iron Feather Hawk to Hongye Valley Marketplace, he first went to Ping’an Talisman Hall.

He told Gao He that his talisman shop would sell one second-rank talisman per month.

And increase the Top-Tier first-rank talismans to eight per month.

At the same time, he asked Gao He to help him purchase second-stage talisman crafting materials long-term.

Now, with the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture and his array formation skills, his demand for second-stage talismans increased greatly.

He planned to carry a few hundred second-stage talismans with him.

This way, even if he encountered a Core Formation cultivator, he could have some self-defense capability with the talisman array.

After discussing things with Gao He, Lu Changsheng also checked on his son, Lu Xian’er.

He took his son to the third floor to teach him about puppetry.

Although puppetry wasn’t very profitable, it was still hard-earned money.

However, the cost of learning was relatively low.

Because if a mistake was made during the puppet crafting process, only part of the materials would be wasted, and most could still be used.

Unlike talisman crafting or pill refining.

If a mistake was made, all the materials would be wasted, which was like burning money.

“Xian Zhi, don’t stay in the shop all day. Go out more often when you have time.”

“If you see a girl you like, you can tell me.”

After teaching about puppetry, Lu Changsheng spoke to his son Lu Xian’er.

His son was already sixteen years old.

It was time to consider marriage.

Although many cultivators didn’t marry for their entire lives to focus on cultivation.

Or they married in their forties or fifties.

But for someone like Lu Xian’er, Lu Changsheng hoped his son could start a family early.

“Father, I understand.”

Lu Xian’er had been a bit mischievous as a child.

But as he grew older and became more sensible, he became more stable and reserved.

“As long as you know what you’re doing. I’m not in a hurry; I just hope you’ll consider it.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

His son was only sixteen, so there was no rush.

“Father, don’t worry. I understand.”

Lu Xian’er nodded and smiled.

He understood his father’s wish for a large family and could empathize with his father’s thoughts.

Since he had a Ninth-Tier spiritual root, his achievements in this life were limited, so he might as well start a family early.

After giving his son some advice, Lu Changsheng went to the Lu Family’s talisman shop.

During the Talisman Master’s celebration, Lu Miaoge had also returned tt Qingzhu Mountain to participate and learned about Lu Changsheng taking a concubine.

She only told Lu Changsheng to take care of his health.

Not to indulge too much in women because it could harm his body and delay his cultivation.

In response, Lu Changsheng showed her through his actions that he was very healthy.

Afterward.

The two of them were affectionate.

“Sister Miaoge, this is the talisman inheritance I obtained back then.”

“But because I couldn’t advance to a second-stage Talisman Master and fully understand the content, I couldn’t outline it.”

“This is the spiritual pattern I can outline now.”

Lu Changsheng took out a Jade Scroll and handed it to Lu Miaoge..

Inside the Jade Scroll was a basic spiritual pattern from the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture’s eighty-one spiritual patterns.

But this basic spiritual pattern could evolve into more than three hundred types of talismans.

Containing profound talisman principles.

If Lu Miaoge could comprehend itt it would be immensely beneficial for her talisman skills.

He also wanted to see how long it would take Lu Miaoge to understand and ccmprehend this spiritual pattern.

If Lu Miaoge could comprehend ann successfully outline this spiritual pattern before reaching Foundation Establishment, Lu Changsheng thought he could consider teaching her the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture.

Although Lu Miaoge cultivated the Celeetial Water Star Sword Technique.

Compared to the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Manual, the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture was obviously more suitable for her.

“Talisman inheritance?”

Lu Miaoge was slightly surpriied when she heard this.

She didn’t expect Lu Changsheng to have other talisman inheritances.

Thinking about Lu Changsheng’s understanding of talismans, she felt a bit relieved.

“That’s right. My progress in talismans is also related to this talisman inheritance.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and said warmly.

Lu Miaoge took the Jade Scroll and examined the spiritual pattern on it.

Looking at the spiritual pattern on the Jade Scroll, Lu Miaoge was mesmerized and ost in thought.

After a long time, she came back to her senses and said, “Changsheng, this spiritual pattern is very profound.”

“It looks simple, but it’s extremely complex, containing countless variations, making it difficult to understand.”

Lu Miaoge said..

As a top-level Talisman Master, she had a certain level of insight and understanding of talismans.

She could clearly see the many combinations and variations contained in this spiritual pattern.

She wanted to understand these variations, but the more she looked, the more she felt that the spiritual pattern was profound and mysterious, making it hard to grasp.

She was surprised that Lu Changsheng could outline such a profound and complex spiritual pattern.

“That’s right. This spiritual pattern has three hundred and sixty-five variations, evolving into three hundred and sixty-five talismans.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and began to explain the various changes and mysteries of this spiritual pattern.

Listening to Lu Changsheng’s gentle explanation of talisman principles, Lu Miaoge was immersed..

After Lu Changsheng finished explaining, Lu Miaoge looked at his handssme profile and was slightly dazed.

She recalled the bits and pieces of their time together.

From initially having a good impression to liking him.

To feeling disappointed in his indulgence in women.

Then seeing his rapid progress in talismans and gradually becoming mysterious.

Not only did he save her from the brink of death, but he also gave her the Three Yang Pill, a master-level technique, and a Rare Treasure-seeking mouse.

Now he was teaching her such profound talisman principles from this talisman inheritance.

Being able to comprehend and understand this spiritual pattern so thoroughly made her feel that Lu Changsheng was not just a newly advanced second-stage Talisman Master.

“What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Lu Changsheng saw Lu Miaoge’s eyes full of admiiation and couldn’t help but smile.

“I just think you’re getting more and more amazing, Changsheng.”

Lu Miaoge smiled and said soffly.

“Sister Miaoge, I have some fortuitous encounters and secrets.”

“But don’t worry, I’ll tell you all these secrets in the future.”

Lu Changsheng knew that his explanation of the spiritual pattern had made Lu Miaoge suspicious..

It was normal.

Even a basic spiritual pattern from the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture was very profound.

It wasn’t something a newly advanced second-stage Talisman Master could understand thoroughly.

“I know.”

“Changsheng, if you ever feel burdened by these secrets, you can always talk to me.”

Lu Miaoge’s eyes were gentle,,and she spoke softly.

She added, “We are husband and wife.”

“Sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng felt warmth in his heart.

The power, treasures, and secrets brought by the system had always been a burden on his mind, fearing that exposure would bring trouble. It was indeed tiring.

But fortunately, he had these wives and concubines, so he had no other worries.

Looking at his wife in front of him, he embraced her delicate body and kissed her lips.

“Mmm~ Changsheng.”

Lu Miaoge didn’t expect that fter just being affectionate, Lu Changsheng wanted more.

“Combining teaching and relaxation might help comprehend the spiritual pattern.”

Lu Changsheng whispered in her ear and then kissed her blushing, delicate earlobe.

“Mmm~”

Facing Lu Changsheng’s teaching, Lu Miaoge could only close hee eyes slightly, biting her lips and immersing herself.

But the profound principles made her tired, covered in fragrant sweat.

After a long time, as the lesson ended, she also felt the benefits of it.

The next day, Lu Changsheng went to the courtyard where Xiao Xiyue was staying.

In the courtyard, Xiao Xiyue, wearing a moon-white dress, looked graceful and showed no signs of having just given birth.

She quietly watched the sleeping Lu Wangshu in the cradle.

“Changsheng, you’re done with your work.”

Xiao Xiyue smiled when she saw Lu Changsheng and spoke softly.

“Xiyue.”

Lu Changsheng felt a bit guilty, thinking about his recent actions.

He felt that he hadn’t been responsible enough.

He sat down beside her, looking at the child and chatting with Xiao Xiyue.

“Xiyue, do you know about the Blood Talisman Spirit Body?”

Lu Changsheng thought of his daughter’s Spirit Body and asked.

During this time, he had read many ancient books about spirit bodies.

But he hadn’t found any information about the Blood Talisman Spirit Body.

He knew that this Top-Tier Spirit Body was probably very rare.

So he asked Xiao Xiyue.

After all, this concerned his daughter’s future Spirit Body awakening.

“Blood Talisman Spirit Body?”

Xiao Xiyue shook her head gently, saying she hadn’t heard of this Spirit Body.

“I don’t know much about spirit bodies.”

“If you need, I can check with the Azure Cloud Sect for information.”

Xiao Xiyue said.

“I read about this spiritual body in an ancient text. I suspect I might have this spiritual body.”

“So, Xiyue, could you look up some related information for me?”

Lu Changsheng said this.

He didn’t mention noticing the child had a spiritual body.

After all, it’s a bit much to say a newborn has a specific spiritual body.

As for his daughter having this spiritual body, that’s easy to explain.

She inherited this excellent spiritual body from her father. Isn’t that normal?

Though the chances of inheriting a spiritual body are slim.

Sometimes things just happen that way.

“Blood Symbol Spiritual Body, got it.”

Xiao Xiyue took Lu Changsheng’s suspicion seriously.

She planned to check the Scripture Library when she returned to the sect. If there was no information, she would ask her master.

She then told Lu Changsheng she planned to return to Azure Cloud Sect in three months.

She would visit if she had time.

If Lu Changsheng needed anything, he could write to her.

Lu Changsheng didn’t try to persuade her otherwise.

Xiao Xiyue had mentioned this departure time long ago.

As a disciple of an immortal sect, she couldn’t stay away long except for tasks or guarding a place.