Chapter 36: Marrying Qu Zhenzhen!

The Lu Family of Qingzhu, being a cultivation clan, naturally wouldn’t let just anyone in.

At least Lu Changsheng didn’t have that privilege yet.

However, the guards recognized Lu Changsheng and didn’t give him too much trouble.

Seeing that Qu Zhenzhen had no cultivation and was just an ordinary person, they did a quick check and let her through.

They just asked Lu Changsheng to report to Uncle Fu.

“Thank you.”

Lu Changsheng nodded in gratitude, then led Qu Zhenzhen and Li Feiyu to Qingzhu Mountain Estate to return the spirit horse to Uncle Fu and report in.

When Uncle Fu saw Lu Changsheng return from his trip with a young woman, his expression turned odd and he was left speechless.

He thought to himself that when Lu Changsheng had asked about taking wives and concubines while renewing his contract, this must have been what he had in mind.

Unable to take concubines from the Lu Family, he just brought one from outside, huh?

But it was just one woman, so Uncle Fu didn’t say anything. He couldn’t really say anything anyway.

After all, aside from his interest in women, Lu Changsheng had been performing very well in talisman crafting and other areas. The Lu Family was quite satisfied with him.

However, upon noticing that Qu Zhenzhen had Spirit Roots, Uncle Fu became a bit more serious.

He told Lu Changsheng that while he could bring people in the future, he couldn’t casually bring in cultivators or those with Spirit Roots to Qingzhu Mountain.

Because the Qi from a spirit vein was limited.

Each additional person cultivating would consume more Qi.

A few extra people cultivating on Qingzhu Mountain wouldn’t matter much, of course.

But this was a rule of the Lu Family.

If everyone could bring people in as they pleased, inviting all their friends and relatives to Qingzhu Mountain, wouldn’t it become overcrowded?

Especially since Lu Changsheng lived in Qingzhu Valley, he really couldn’t bring people in casually.

So Uncle Fu told Lu Changsheng he could bring in at most two people.

If he wanted to bring in more in the future, he’d have to pay Spirit Stones.

As for the Nine Abyss Mastiff, Uncle Fu didn’t say much.

It was quite normal for cultivators to keep spirit beasts as pets, and the Lu Family had no rules against it.

Spirit beasts came in all shapes and sizes, and the Nine Abyss Mastiff was still a cub, looking like a small wolf pup, not particularly eye-catching.

So Uncle Fu didn’t pay much attention to it, just cautioning Lu Changsheng to be careful.

With so many children in the family, it wouldn’t be good if the pet hurt any of them.

Lu Changsheng naturally nodded and agreed to these instructions.

After thanking Uncle Fu, he picked up the Nine Abyss Mastiff and led Qu Zhenzhen back to his residence.

When Lu Changsheng brought Qu Zhenzhen home, his wives and concubines naturally had no objections.

Although the Lu Family was a cultivation clan, Lu Changsheng’s wives and concubines had all grown up in the secular world and held some feudal ideas.

Especially since Lu Changsheng had shown his talent in talisman crafting, his status in the Lu Family had risen, and they had moved to Qingzhu Valley. The women in his household were now even more harmonious.

To say they followed his lead completely wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

After Lu Changsheng briefly explained Qu Zhenzhen’s pitiful background to his wives and concubines, they all became very caring towards this new sister.

They helped Qu Zhenzhen quickly integrate into this new family.

However, due to her recent traumatic experiences and now being in an unfamiliar environment, Qu Zhenzhen severely lacked a sense of security and clung closest to Lu Changsheng.

Whenever she saw Lu Changsheng, she would stick to his side.

Lu Changsheng didn’t mind this.

He spent more time each day cultivating and improving his relationship with Qu Zhenzhen.

After more than half a month of bonding, Qu Zhenzhen completely opened her heart to Lu Changsheng.

She revealed all the information about her family situation.

She came from a scholarly family in Zhou Mountain Prefecture, Dongyang Commandery, Qingzhou.

Except for her brother Qu Changgefone, who had gone to the capital for the imperial exams, the rest of her family had fallen victim to that old man’s poison in this incident.

She had previously said she had no relatives, knowing that Lu Changsheng couldn’t possibly help her find her brother at that time.

She also had some intention of clinging to Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu.

After all, she was in a state of fear, panic, and despair at the time.

When she met Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu, who heroically saved her, it was like a ray of light in the darkness, and she wanted to hold on tight.

Otherwise, as a weak woman, she didn’t know what she would do in the future.

After interacting with Lu Changsheng for this period and growing closer to him, she was very grateful for her choice.

Knowing that Lu Changsheng was someone worth entrusting her life to, she also developed feelings for him, so she held nothing back.

Finally, she also asked Lu Changsheng to help her find her brother Qu Changgefone, to tell him about what happened to their family and her current situation.

As for avenging her parents, she didn’t mention it.

Perhaps she knew that this matter would not be easy for Lu Changsheng, so she didn’t bring it up.

Regarding this small request, Lu Changsheng naturally agreed, saying he would have someone help search for her brother.

At the same time, seeing that Qu Zhenzhen had opened her heart, Lu Changsheng brought up the matter of marriage.

Faced with this request, Qu Zhenzhen naturally nodded in shy agreement.

Afterwards, Lu Changsheng asked Uncle Fu for help and held a simple wedding ceremony at Qingzhu Mountain Estate, marrying Qu Zhenzhen.

After all, the young girl had come to Qingzhu Mountain alone with him, so Lu Changsheng naturally wanted to give her enough security and a proper status.

“Lu Changsheng got married again?”

“He went out for a while recently and brought back a woman.”

“Goodness, he already has nine wives, why is he marrying another?”

“He already has more than ten children, yet he’s still having more.”

“It’s ridiculous, just ridiculous. He doesn’t even need to have fifty children anymore, why is he still having them like this?”

“You can tell he really likes children.”

“Doesn’t he need to cultivate?”

“Does he look like he’s cultivating, marrying wives and concubines and having children like this?”

“I just used my Heavenly Eye Technique to take a look. This new bride has Spirit Roots.”

“Ah, no wonder……”

Many Lu Family disciples and seedlings came to attend Lu Changsheng’s wedding, sighing about him taking another wife.

After all, he already had nine wives and concubines.

For a cultivator of his age, this undoubtedly seemed like he was giving up on cultivation to some extent.

Those seedlings didn’t know what to say about this.

Lu Changsheng no longer needed to have children, yet he was still actively marrying and having kids like crazy.

Meanwhile, they didn’t want to marry and have children, only wanting to cultivate, yet they were forced to produce offspring.

This wedding was very simple, without much ceremony, just going through the motions.

Then they invited the Lu Family disciples and seedlings from Qingzhu Mountain Estate for a meal, making it a small celebration.

This wedding feast cost Lu Changsheng a total of twenty-four Spirit Stones.

As for the gifts from others, Lu Changsheng returned them all.

It wasn’t that he had too much money.

The Lu Family disciples and seedlings at Qingzhu Mountain Estate were already poor and lived difficult lives.

His financial situation was okay now, so there was no need to take their money.

Otherwise, people might talk behind his back, saying he held the wedding just to collect gifts.

Lu Changsheng also gave a red envelope to his good friend Li Feiyu.

After all, Li Feiyu was a witness to his and Qu Zhenzhen’s relationship, so he naturally had to show some appreciation.

At the same time, he also asked Li Feiyu to write a letter back to the Red Whale Gang, asking for help in finding Qu Zhenzhen’s brother, Qu Changgefone.

When the wedding feast was almost over, Lu Changsheng went to the bridal chamber.

“Zhenzhen.”

Lu Changsheng called out to Qu Zhenzhen, who was sitting on the bed wearing a phoenix crown and cloudy mantle, with a red veil covering her face.

Qu Zhenzhen didn’t respond, but under her skirt, her small feet in red embroidered shoes slightly curled.

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng chuckled softly and came to Qu Zhenzhen’s side, gently lifting the red veil.

It revealed Qu Zhenzhen’s delicate, white face, blushing with shyness.

“Husband.”

Qu Zhenzhen’s fair face was flushed red as she called out timidly.

Even though she had spent so much time with Lu Changsheng and had developed feelings and dependence on him, Qu Zhenzhen still maintained a shy demeanor.

It was just her nature.

“Zhenzhen, let’s rest.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Qu Zhenzhen, whose eyes were lowered, face full of shyness, hands not knowing where to hide, and sat on the bed, embracing her.

“Husband, the candles haven’t been blown out yet… mmm~”

Qu Zhenzhen said in a soft, sweet voice, but before she could finish, she let out a tender moan.