Chapter 41: Hong Yi’s Gift!

On this day.

Lu Changsheng was chatting with his wife and concubines when a servant came to report to him.

Someone outside was requesting to see him and had presented a token.

Lu Changsheng recognized the token immediately as being from someone sent by Hong Yi.

Returning to his study, he took out a brocade box prepared with talismans and stepped out of the courtyard.

It was natural that the people sent by Hong Yi couldn’t enter Qingzhu Mountain carelessly, so they waited outside.

When Lu Changsheng reached outside Qingzhu Mountain, he quickly spotted a luxurious carriage parked not far away.

A flag stood on the carriage, bearing the words ‘Ruyi Marquis’.

A group of robust men, dressed in black armor and armed with long knives and crossbows, were arranged around it.

They all rode strong horses, each about a zhang in length, eight feet tall, with sleek black coats and powerful legs.

Leading this group was a tall and dignified Hong Yi, dressed in luxurious attire.

Lu Changsheng never expected Hong Yi to come in person and make such a grand entrance.

Judging by the appearance and aura of these black-clothed men, it was clear they were martial experts.

But Lu Changsheng understood.

This was their first transaction; Hong Yi naturally showed importance.

Besides, this deal was worth over a hundred Spirit Stones.

Such a sum was not trivial for the Ruyi Marquis Manor; they surely wouldn’t trust just anyone to handle it.

“Brother Lu, long time no see!”

Seeing Lu Changsheng approach, Hong Yi enthusiastically greeted him.

He wore a purple gold crown and luxurious purple robes, looking more regal and dignified than before.

“Brother Hong, I didn’t expect you’d personally come for this.”

Lu Changsheng greeted him with a smile.

“I didn’t have much to do, so I came myself.”

“And to be honest, Brother Lu, it’s my first time handling such a big deal, so I feel more reassured coming personally.”

“Otherwise, if something went wrong on the way, I’d have to face my father with my head in my hands.”

Hong Yi shook his head with a wry smile, half-joking.

The Ruyi Marquis Manor had some wealth but not that much; losing hundreds of Spirit Stones would be very painful.

“Hahaha, Brother Hong, you’re too modest. Your father entrusted this to you, showing his trust in you.”

Lu Changsheng said.

As he spoke, he took out the brocade box filled with talismans from his storage bag and handed it to Hong Yi.

“Brother Hong, here are the talismans you requested.”

“There are twenty Fireball Talismans, twenty Water Shield Talismans, twenty Evil Warding Talismans, twenty Stealth Talismans, and twenty Rejuvenation Talismans. Please check them.”

“As for the price, it’s what we discussed earlier, twenty percent below market, so it’s 112 Spirit Stones. You can just give me 110.”

Lu Changsheng said.

The brocade box contained a total of one hundred talismans.

At market price, they would be 140 Spirit Stones.

But he had already agreed with Hong Yi for a twenty percent discount.

Since there was a stable long-term supply and they actively came to pick up the goods, a twenty percent discount wasn’t much.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng currently had plenty of talismans.

Even if he sold them a bit cheaper, as long as it was safe and stable, he was willing.

After all, his cost in making talismans was very low.

Most materials were leftovers from making talismans for the Lu Family, with only a small amount bought to maintain appearances.

Hong Yi accepted the brocade box, glanced at the five stacks of talismans inside, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

As long as he took these talismans back, his status in the Ruyi Marquis Manor would be firmly established.

If Lu Changsheng could consistently provide mid-grade talismans, the position of heir wouldn’t be far off.

“Good, I trust you, Brother Lu.”

Hong Yi didn’t inspect them closely, but after a few glances, he closed the brocade box.

Then he took out 112 Spirit Stones from his storage bag and handed them to Lu Changsheng.

“Thank you, Brother Hong.”

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng gladly accepted without minding the two Spirit Stones.

“Brother Lu, you’re too polite. I should be the one thanking you.”

“I came over this time and prepared a gift for you.”

Hong Yi smiled, waved his hand, then looked at the carriage and clapped his hands.

“A gift?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised.

A burly figure, though distinctly female, opened the carriage curtain.

Then, a crisp sound of bells rang from within the carriage.

A red-haired woman with beautiful green eyes, a high nose, and fair, moist skin, appearing exotic and alluring, emerged.

The woman wore a red veil, revealing her hair and donned a red corset and belly-baring skirt, showcasing her slender neck, delicate collarbones, and flat stomach.

Raising her fair, delicate arms, she slightly lifted her red gown, bending to reveal her curvy figure as she stepped out, an elegantly long leg extending from the skirt.

Her thighs were plump and firm, calves long and powerful, and her bare feet painted with dan red dye, complementing her fair skin.

A pair of golden anklets adorned her slender, graceful ankles, each with two tiny bells, tinkling softly.

After stepping down, the exotic red-haired woman bowed gracefully to Lu Changsheng, as captivating as a charming fox.

Following her, another crisp bell sound came from the carriage.

A woman similar in appearance to the red-haired one, also with high nose and distinct eyes, stepped down.

Unlike the red-haired woman, this woman had sea-blue hair and eyes.

She, in contrast to the red-haired one’s alluring and charming aura, possessed a cold and captivating appearance.

The two women’s looks were very similar.

But their pupils, hair color, attire, and temperament were different, creating a uniquely stunning impression.

The two long-legged women exuding exotic charm walked toward Lu Changsheng, their knee-length skirts swaying elegantly.

Their steps were light and graceful, with delicate red-painted bare feet leaving no trace on the ground.

Lu Changsheng could immediately tell the two women were martial artists.

They channeled their internal energy to avoid dust on their feet.

“Jiu’er greets Master.”

“Shui’er greets Master.”

The two women arrived before Lu Changsheng and bowed gracefully.

One voice was like a soft melody, full of allure.

The other was like an icy spring, evoking desires.

“……”

Hearing the two women call him Master, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

When he saw the two women descending from the carriage, he vaguely guessed what the gift was.

But at that moment, he confirmed that the gifts Hong Yi mentioned were these two women.

He couldn’t deny they were indeed beautiful and alluring, capable of stirring desires.

Especially given their similar appearance but contrasting aura, they left an impressive first impression.

Lu Changsheng involuntarily thought of Lu Miaoge’s sisters from the u Family’s Bamboo Heart Lake.

They, too, were similarly beautiful but distinct in character and temperament.

But the problem was.

Which manner of gift-giving involved presenting young women?

Although in this world such things were considered normal.

Facing it directly made Lu Changsheng feel strange and somewhat awkward.