Chapter 42: Is Lu Changsheng Marrying Another Concubine Again?

“Brother Lu, I heard from Brother Li that you have no other hobbies and your life’s passion is for beautiful women.”

“So on this trip, I particularly brought two beautiful women for you.”

“I spent quite a bit to buy them from the White Jade Tower.”

“Brother Lu, you can rest assured, both are untouched and pure.”

“Furthermore, they’ve been trained in the White Jade Tower in the Maiden’s Nourishment Technique. Their precious essence can complement and enhance yang energy. Once deflowered, they will be completely loyal to you.”

At this point, Hong Yi spoke, looking at Lu Changsheng with a knowing expression common among men.

Lu Changsheng heard Hong Yi’s words and his mouth twitched.

What does it mean that my life’s passion is for beautiful women?

Am I someone who is obsessed with women?

I clearly have grand ambitions and aspirations!

Aiming for eternal life, to become an immortal ancestor!

Marrying and having children is only to survive better in this world and strive for that goal.

“Sigh.”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

Feeling that no one in this world can understand him.

But there’s no way, with such grand aspirations, it is destined not to be revealed or understood by others.

Concealing one’s talent, using obscurity as clarity, maintaining purity in filth, and bending to rise!

Only by withstanding fortitude in obscurity can one become the ultimate immortal!

Lu Changsheng glanced at the two tall and proud women in front of him, even taller than himself.

Though tempting, Lu Changsheng was not inclined to accept them.

After all, neither of the women had a Spirit Root.

Now, with ten wives and concubines, he was thinking of marrying and having children with those having Spirit Roots.

That is, to have children with women who possess a Spirit Root.

Otherwise, continuing like this would mean having children with no Spirit Roots and affecting his daily cultivation.

However.

Now that they’re here, he couldn’t just send them back, right?

He also didn’t want to ruin Hong Yi’s goodwill and hurt their friendship.

Moreover, looking at the two women in front of him, he wanted to challenge his own weaknesses and experience an exotic charm.

Indeed, the world is full of temptations. Without proper self-cultivation now, how could he resist greater temptations later?

Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, “Brother Hong, are they willing?”

“Rest assured, Brother Lu, they are both orphans raised by the White Jade Tower and have been well-cultivated.”

“I, Hong Yi, would never do anything heinous.”

Hong Yi naturally understood what Lu Changsheng meant by this question.

“Alright, in that case, I’ll accept this gift, these two women.”

“However, there’s no need for such gestures between friends. Please don’t do this again.”

Lu Changsheng nodded as he spoke.

“Of course, of course, just this once, just this once.”

Hong Yi nodded with a smile.

Lu Changsheng, seeing Hong Yi’s smile, felt like he would indulge in this again.

“Brother Hong, since you’ve come from afar, it’s only proper for me to invite you in for tea.”

“But bringing outsiders into Qingzhu Mountain can be quite troublesome.”

“So I’m not inviting you in this time. For the next transaction, go to the nearby town and send someone to inform me.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Ordinary people could enter Qingzhu Mountain easily, but bringing foreign cultivators was troublesome.

“Understood.”

Hong Yi nodded understandingly, not minding at all.

He said to Lu Changsheng, “I might not come personally next time.”

“If convenient, prepare a batch of talismans every few months, so I can send someone without worry.”

This time he personally came because it was their first transaction, and there was a large number of talismans.

“Alright, Brother Hong, you may send someone every three months.”

“I can provide roughly thirty talismans each time.”

Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and said.

It took a long time to gather a hundred talismans this time.

But going forward, ten talismans a month should suffice.

Even if the Lu Family finds out, it wouldn’t be much of an issue.

“Great, no problem.”

Hong Yi was pleased upon hearing this.

Ten talismans a month seemed quite good to him.

“By the way, Brother Hong, I have another favor to ask of you.”

Lu Changsheng suddenly remembered the matter of his brother-in-law, Qu Changge.

A year had passed with no news from the Red Whale Gang, and he feared Qu Changge was in danger.

Still, he wished to at least find some news to inform Qu Zhenzhen.

“What is it? Please tell me, Brother Lu.”

Hong Yi responded with seriousness.

“I just want you to help find someone.”

Lu Changsheng shared Qu Changge’s details with Hong Yi.

He also explained Qu Zhenzhen’s situation, urging Hong Yi to be cautious.

After all, with the Qu family wiped out, it might implicate a certain cultivator.

He felt this cultivator might not be very formidable, but caution was necessary.

“Don’t worry, Brother Lu, leave it to me.”

Hong Yi nodded in agreement.

It didn’t seem like a particularly troublesome or dangerous task to him.

After all, in the secular world, the Ruyi Marquis Manor was a significant power.

Facing a secular solitary cultivator, they had some confidence.

Besides, building a bond requires more interaction.

Now that Lu Changsheng was willing to sell him talismans, in the future, with more connections and paths, it might change.

So, as long as it’s not too dangerous, he was willing to strengthen his ties with Lu Changsheng.

“Thank you, Brother Hong.”

Lu Changsheng slightly bowed.

“It’s my pleasure, Brother Lu. Since that’s the case, I won’t delay you further.”

“Next time, let’s gather with Brother Li for a reunion.”

Hong Yi also bowed, ready to leave.

“Safe travels!”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

He then led the two women back to Qingzhu Mountain.

The guarding disciples at Qingzhu Mountain saw Lu Changsheng return with two women again without saying anything.

Just instructed him to report to Uncle Fu.

Then, he reported to Uncle Fu at Qingzhu Mountain Estate.

Many Lu Family disciples saw him along the way.

“Is Lu Changsheng taking another concubine?”

“He’s already married ten, and still taking concubines?”

“Wow, I must admit these two women are truly alluring!”

“Judging by their appearance, they seem to be from the Western Regions.”

“I’ve read in ancient books that some Western Region people claim to be descendants of gods and demons, with unusual colored hair and eyes, some even with horns, a third eye, wings, or tails.”

“Descendants of gods and demons? Just hybrids. My grandfather said the Western Regions consist of hundreds or thousands of countries where many people and monsters live together.”

“Suddenly, I’m envious of Lu Changsheng’s lifestyle.”

“The path of immortality is tough. Enjoying life while young isn’t a bad choice.”

“How can you have such a self-destructive thought! We are cultivators, dedicated to our path, not indulging in women and pleasure!”

“Hmph, women only slow down my cultivation progress!”

“Exactly, giving in is the choice of a failure. We can’t follow him, sobbing…”

“Our talents are already average. If we indulge, we’re giving up. No matter how carefree he seems now, in twenty or thirty years, looking back, I will surely regret it!”

These Lu Family disciples expressed envy, jealousy, disapproval, and disdain.

Uncle Fu didn’t know what to say, seeing Lu Changsheng come back with two more women.

Seeing they were just worldly women, he merely sighed, thinking youth is good, reminding Lu Changsheng to take care and not neglect proper matters.

But he also advised Lu Changsheng to avoid bringing too many people in, as it might leave a bad impression.

Lu Changsheng naturally nodded in agreement.

Silently thinking it might be time to reveal himself as a mid-tier Talisman Master.

Otherwise, with his continued actions, the Lu Family might take issue with his behavior.

After reporting to Uncle Fu, Lu Changsheng went to visit Li Feiyu’s place.

Shortly after returning last time, Li Feiyu advanced to Qi Refining level three.

However, the Lu Family began urging him to have children.

Under such circumstances, Li Feiyu also took four concubines, currently with three children and two expectant concubines.

In their conversation, Li Feiyu mentioned that gifting women was a joke he shared with Hong Yi and didn’t expect him to take it seriously.

He also checked the two women Hong Yi brought and said they practiced the Furnace Cao Technique.

Otherwise, such complementary and binding attributes wouldn’t be possible.

The White Jade Tower seemed like an organization cultivating Furnace Caos for officials and even cultivators.

Hong Yi probably spent a lot on this gift.

After hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt more at ease about the two women.

Then, he took the two women back to the Qingzhu Valley residence.

Seeing Lu Changsheng return with two exotic women, his wives and concubines, though dignified, felt slightly jealous, which Lu Changsheng had to humor them.