Chapter 2: Twenty Years to Have Fifty Children? I Choose to Be a Son-in-Law!

“Hm? Looking for a son-in-law?”

“Offering spirit veins, blessed lands, and immortal cultivation manuals?”

The crowd of rejected disciples stirred upon hearing the green-robed man’s words.

Lu Changsheng’s interest was piqued by this announcement.

After some thought, he realized joining a powerful group would be ideal in his situation.

As for becoming a son-in-law, it wasn’t a big deal. Just marrying into a family.

In the world of immortal cultivation, it wasn’t shameful.

He didn’t speak up yet, preferring to observe first.

After all, good things don’t just fall from the sky.

He knew nothing about this Lu Family from Qingzhu Mountain.

Who knew what this son-in-law recruitment was really about? It could be a trick.

“Excuse me, sir. What are the requirements for this position?”

“I thought cultivation families usually don’t nurture outsiders?”

Someone in the crowd immediately asked.

Among the rejected youths were children of wealthy merchants and even descendants of independent cultivators. They had some knowledge of the cultivation world.

“Hehe, since you asked, I’ll be straightforward,” the man chuckled.

“In recent years, our Lu Family has lost many young members. We’re short on new blood, hence this special recruitment.”

“As for the requirements…”

“Within twenty years, you must father fifty children. Or produce one with medium-Tier Spirit Roots, or three with low-Tier Spirit Roots.”

“During this time, we’ll provide cultivation grounds, techniques, and a monthly allowance of resources.”

The green-robed man explained calmly, his face gentle and refined.

His words caused an uproar. Many felt this wasn’t recruiting sons-in-law at all.

It was more like looking for studs to breed!

Everyone knew that intimate acts greatly depleted one’s vital essence.

Even more so for cultivators.

These rejected disciples already had limited potential.

If they focused on such activities daily, their cultivation would likely stagnate.

Lu Changsheng’s mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this.

Fifty children in twenty years did seem excessive.

Even having one child per year wouldn’t reach fifty in twenty years.

It seemed the Lu Family’s plan involved multiple wives for each son-in-law.

However.

This didn’t sound completely unacceptable.

Lu Changsheng thought carefully and found it quite suitable for him.

Not only would he have a place to cultivate, but he’d also get wives and help raising children.

It perfectly solved the difficult early stage of his system.

Moreover, hearing such harsh conditions actually reassured Lu Changsheng.

Without strict requirements, how could rejected disciples like them enter a cultivation family?

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s interest, Hong Yi spoke up.

“Lu Changsheng, I’ve heard of this Lu Family from Qingzhu Mountain. They’re a legitimate cultivation clan with a Foundation Establishment elder.”

“It’s true what he said. They suffered heavy losses of young members in a recent war with the Chen Family of Red Leaf Valley over a Spirit Stone mine.”

“If you have no other options, this might be worth considering.”

Hong Yi explained.

Previously, he had looked down on Lu Changsheng, Han Lin, and Zhao Qingqing due to his status.

He even somewhat despised them.

But now that Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing had entered Azure Cloud Sect while he was rejected, his arrogance had diminished. He began to face reality.

He understood that on the path of immortality, the gap between nobles and commoners wasn’t so great.

If Lu Changsheng joined a cultivation family, even with limited future achievements, he’d be another friend and connection.

“Thanks for the advice, Brother Hong.”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng’s remaining concerns vanished.

He felt becoming a son-in-law for the Lu Family was a great choice for now.

With his system, once he got through the initial stage, the sky would be the limit!

Lu Changsheng stepped forward, ready to sign up.

“Brother Lu, let’s go together.”

Li Feiyu spoke up, as if making a difficult decision.

“Brother Li, you’re joining the Lu Family too?”

Hong Yi was surprised to see Li Feiyu make this choice.

He could understand Lu Changsheng’s decision, given his farming background.

But Li Feiyu was from the Red Whale Gang, a large organization. As the young master, his conditions were decent. Yet he was willing to become this kind of son-in-law.

“Life is but a hundred-year dream. We can’t miss a chance at immortality.”

Li Feiyu said solemnly.

He knew his own situation best. The Red Whale Gang was good, but his father didn’t have absolute control.

They couldn’t provide much money for his cultivation.

If he returned, he’d likely just inherit the gang leader position and live a mortal life.

But knowing he had Spirit Roots and could cultivate, he didn’t want to go back.

He had seen his father bow and scrape before a cultivator before.

He knew that no matter how high one’s worldly status or martial arts, they were nothing but ants to cultivators.

So no matter how hard it was, he had to pursue even the slimmest chance!

At least he wouldn’t regret it in the future!

“Then I wish you both good fortune in your cultivation. If you need anything, you can write to the Ruyi Marquis’s mansion.”

Understanding their reasoning, Hong Yi didn’t try to dissuade them. He cupped his hands and said.

Being from a noble family, he had resources to continue cultivating at home. He didn’t need to become a son-in-law.

Then.

Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu approached the green-robed man, expressing their willingness to join the Lu Family.

Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng only had Ninth-Tier Spirit Roots, the man hesitated.

Better Spirit Roots meant a higher chance of children with good Spirit Roots.

But seeing Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu together, with Li Feiyu having Seventh-Tier roots, he nodded.

“Are you sure? Once you reach Qingzhu Mountain, there’s no turning back. You’ll need to sign a contract.”

“If you fail to meet the conditions within twenty years, you’ll have to pay triple the resources and serve our Lu Family for ten years.”

The green-robed man said seriously.

“We’ve made our decision.”

Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu exchanged glances and nodded.

In about half an hour, twenty sons-in-law were recruited.

All were young men with unremarkable backgrounds.

Those from good families couldn’t lower themselves, and the green-robed man didn’t want anyone with strong backing.

“I am Lu Yuanshan Ding, the head of the Lu Family. You can call me Family Head from now on.”

“Now, follow me to Qingzhu Mountain.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding said to Lu Changsheng and the others.

Then he took out a gold-trimmed cloth bag and opened it.

Beams of white light flew out, transforming into tall, sturdy horses with bright yellow coats and golden manes.

“Horses?”

Many were surprised to see these mounts.

Earlier, the Azure Cloud Sect elder had summoned auspicious clouds with a wave of his sleeve, letting the chosen disciples fly away.

Now they were supposed to ride horses?

Lu Changsheng also felt it was a bit low-class to ride horses when they were supposed to be cultivating immortality.

“These aren’t ordinary horses. They’re spirit steeds raised by our Lu Family. They can travel a thousand miles in a day. Even if you can’t ride, it won’t matter.”

Seeing everyone’s disappointment, Lu Yuanshan Ding explained.

He had no choice.

The Lu Family was just a small clan. Though they had flying ship Artifacts, they rarely used them.

As for flying with passengers, that was even less realistic.

At the eighth level of Qi Condensation, his Qi could barely support long-distance solo flight, let alone carrying others.

With so many people, riding horses was the most convenient and quick method.

And so, Lu Changsheng and the others mounted the spirit steeds and left with Lu Yuanshan Ding.

At the foot of Cloud Peak Mountain, five more Lu Family cultivators were waiting to escort them, in case of unexpected incidents on the road.