Chapter 55: Emerald Bamboo Rice, Metaphysical!

A large rotating round table was placed in the middle of the dining hall, allowing the whole family to sit.

Of course, the children were still young and not seated yet. When they grow, or if there are more wives, there won’t be enough space.

“Husband, Xiaoqing cooked this emerald bamboo rice with spirit fire for three hours. Try how it tastes.”

After Lu Changsheng sat down at the head seat, Lu Miaoyun served him a bowl o rice from a small wooden bucket made of jade bamboo.

Every grain of this rice was vibrant and translucent, like little emeralds, exuding a refreshing bamboo fragrance that whetted one’s appetite.

Lu Changsheng took a bite and found it fragrant, tried two more, and commented, “Truly worthy of a first-tier spirit rice, the taste is quite good.”

“Everyone, have a taste too.”

Lu Changsheng addressed his wives.

This emerald bamboo rice was delivered by the Lu Family just yesterday.

It was part of the benefits he received after becoming a mid-grade Talisman Master from the Lu Family.

Upon becoming a mid-grade Talisman Master, his basic benefits didn’t change much.

Apart from the ten Spirit Stones, thirty pounds of spirit rice, and a bottle of Yellow Dragon Pill each month, he now received an extra twenty pounds of Lu Family’s special emerald bamboo rice monthly.

Each grain of emerald bamboo rice was like emerald jade.

Not only did it contain rich spiritual energy and tasted sweet, but long-term consumption could also nourish the body, purify impurities, and cleanse the flesh and blood.

Ordinary grains, meats, and vegetables tend to leave impurities in the body.

Hence, cultivators usually consume spirit rice.

This emerald bamboo rice, better than ordinary spirit rice, was a first-tier spirit rice.

Even the Lu Family had limited annual production.

Only elders and guest elders of the Lu Family had a monthly quota.

Upon Lu Changsheng’s promotion to mid-grade Talisman Master and his marriage to Lu Miaoyun, he received a montly allowance of twenty pounds.

Besides the emerald bamboo rice, the only other change was an additional Spirit Stone reward for completing the Lu Family’s talisman-making tasks each month.

Previously, completing these tasks did not come with rewards.

This reward is neither too much nor too little, currently ten Spirit Stones.

Should he exceed his tasks and produce extra talismans, the Lu Family offers to purchase them at market prices.

This improved treatment also added some incentive.

Lu Changsheng had no objections, finding it satisfactory.

After all, considering the Lu Family married Lu Miaoyun off to him with a mid as dowry, that was a reward itself.

Through the past few days of getting along, Lu Changsheng found himself quite fond of Lu Miaoyun.

Although she had a few girlish traits, she was very sensible and understanding.

Not only did she not show any airs, but she quickly bonded with his other wives, getting along harmoniously, showing signs of a matriarch.

This pleased Lu Changsheng greatly.

As the saying goes, ‘Beauty can’t compare to a clever mind, and a virtuous wife assists my lofty ambitions.’

For now, marrying or taking concubines wasn’t mainly about looks or figure.

As long as the looks are decent, spiritual root aptitude and morality are the main considerations.

“Thank you, husband.”

“Thank you, husband.”

“Thank you, husband.”

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s words, his wives began to eat.

However, the emerald bamboo rice was limited, only a small bucket was cooked, and after Lu Changsheng took a big bowl, the others only got small portions to taste.

At this time, Xiaoqing brought a tray and served the remaining dishes.

As Lu Miaoyun’s maid, she was skiled in spirit planting and culinary arts.

Although not a spirit chef, her skills were excellent, comparable to top chefs in the secular world.

Therefore, after coming over with Lu Miaoyun, she took on the roe of a little chef here.

“There’s still space, Xiaoqing, sit down and eat too.”

“I don’t have many rules here.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at Xiaoqing and said.

“I’m not hungry.”

Xiaoqing looked at Lu Changsheng with clear eyes and a cheerful smile.

“Xiaoqing, if the husband asks you to sit, then sit.”

Lu Miaoyun, knowing her husban’s dislike for excessive formalities, spoke up.

She stood and pulled Xiaoqing to sit beside her.

“Thank you, Young Master.”

Xiaoqing thanked with a crisp voice and served herself a small bowl of rice, eating slowly.

……

Time flew by, and more than a month passed.

With daily nourishment from emerald bamboo rice and spirit wine, Lu Changsheng felt his physique improve noticeably.

However, he had no progress with the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

The authentic body tempering technique was just that challenging.

Its power is undeniable, but the training threshold is high, requiring a solid physical foundation.

Lu Changsheng’s physique was already good enough without being exhausted by desires, let alone having a solid base.

Therefore, to practice the Hundred Refined Body Technique, he could only rely on gradual nourishing with time.

He estimated, at the current pace, it would take at least two or three years to begin.

Unless, as he previously thought, he could shorten the path by acquiring a magical treasure through the system lottery, integrating it to nurture his body.

But that’s still a distant possibility.

Recently, his twenty-first child was just born.

To draw the lottery, at least nine more children are needed.

Moreover, even if he has thirty children, it’s uncertain if the system will give anything.

But regardless, Lu Changsheng always remembered, having children was the way.

With his efforts this past month, Lu Miaoyun successfully conceied.

Although pregnancy in female cultivators depletes vitality and affects their cultivation greatly.

The Lu Family’s upper echelons were pleased with this.

For them, more children meant a stable marriage, binding Lu Changsheng more firmly to the family.

Lu Changsheng was likewise delighted.

With Lu Miaoyun’s Seventh-Tier spirt root, their child is likely to have a spirit root as well.

Especially given Qu Zhenzhen’s example, he looked forward to the child in Lu Miaoyun’s womb.

After Lu Miaoyun became pregnant, Faily Head Lu Yuanshan Ding and Fourth Elder sent nutritional supplements.

In the world of cultivation, a metaphysical belief exists.

If a mother’s environment and nutrition are good during pregnancy, the child is more likely to have a spirit root, and of better quality.

This notion is hard to prove definitively.

But with current conditions, Lu Changsheng was willing to believe it.

He spent some Spirit Stones to allow his wives and children to have spirit rice and spirit vegetables daily.

The Lu Family’s thirty pounds of spirit rice monthly were barely enough for them.

It was primarily for him, with his family only occasionally sampling spirit rice and vegetables.

Now, with improved benefits and stable income from talisman sales, along with gains from Niutou Mountain, Lu Changsheng could afford to enhance his family’s diet.