Chapter 64: The Hardworking Li Feiyu

After returning home, Lu Changsheng spoke to Miaoyun, Qu Zhenzhen, and his other wives and concubines about going to Jiulong Market in a while.

The wives and concubines had mixed feelings upon hearing this.

They were happy Lu Changsheng could manage family businesses and was valued by the Lu Family.

However, they were worried about Lu Changsheng being away for a long time.

“Jiulong Market isn’t far from Qingzhu Mountain, I can visit like the Young Miss once a month.”

“Once I get acquainted there, I’ll take you out for some fun.”

Lu Changsheng said to his wives and concubines.

He often found Qingzhu Valley a bit boring and dull.

His wives and concubines naturally felt the same.

That’s why he thought if Jiulong Market was stable, he could bring a few wives there to stay and relax.

“Thank you, Husband.”

“Thank you, Husband.”

His wives were very happy to hear this.

“Husband, why not take Xiaoqing with you?”

“It’s good to have someone take care of you.”

At this, Miaoyun suggested to Lu Changsheng.

“I’m a grown man, I don’t need someone to take care of me.”

“Besides, you need Xiaoqing to take care of you now.”

Lu Changsheng waved his hand, implying there was no need.

“Oh~ Husband~ please take Xiaoqing with you~”

“Since I can’t be by your side, let Xiaoqing accompany you, alright~”

Miaoyun lightly bit her pink lip, her big, watery eyes looking at Lu Changsheng.

She softly clung to Lu Changsheng’s arm, her voice sweet and spoiled.

She had previously suggested Lu Changsheng take Xiaoqing in.

However, since Miaoyun was pregnant, Lu Changsheng had not agreed, planning to wait until after her delivery.

“Alright, alright, I’ll take her, listen to you, Yun’r.”

Lu Changsheng, soft-hearted towards his wife’s charm, immediately agreed indulgently.

He guessed Miaoyun wanted Xiaoqing to accompany him to keep an eye on him and prevent him from flirting outside.

However, he didn’t mind, thinking it would be good to have Xiaoqing with him.

It’s said, luxury is easy to adapt to, but simplicity is hard.

He had been used to being attended by others, and a change would be uncomfortable without someone to help.

Having someone close by would also be convenient.

“But let’s wait until I assess the situation there first, it’s unclear now.”

Lu Changsheng pinched his wife’s cheek.

After all, he was going there to work.

Taking a maid along when the situation is uncertain felt indulgent and might leave a bad impression.

“Okay~”

Miaoyun’s face lit up with a sweet smile upon his agreement, looking adorably naive.

She knew it was impossible to completely prevent her husband from taking new concubines.

But as a woman and a wife, she couldn’t just sit by idly.

That night.

All the wives and concubines knew Lu Changsheng would be leaving soon and tenderly attended to him.

After practicing Hundred Refined Body Technique and nourishing with the right diet and spirit wine, along with reaching the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining, Lu Changsheng’s strength had improved.

However, faced with the relentless affection from his wives, Lu Changsheng couldn’t endure it.

He even suspected they were using this to remind him not to flirt when he reached Jiulong Market.

“When I get to Jiulong Market, I must focus on mastering the Hundred Refined Body Technique quickly.”

“Otherwise, returning home monthly might be too exhausting, and I’d be too ashamed to take new concubines or bring someone new home.”

Lying in bed, Lu Changsheng silently resolved.

The next day.

Lu Changsheng remembered the talisman trade with Hong Yi.

Every three months, Hong Yi would send someone for the talisman trade. It was about a month away.

He might not be home if he went to Jiulong Market.

So, Lu Changsheng explained the talisman trade to Miaoyun, giving her thirty already drawn talismans.

He instructed her to trade if someone from Hong Yi arrived.

Selling a few lower-tier talismans to a friend wasn’t a secret worth hiding from the Lu Family, should they find out.

Besides, Lu Changsheng suspected the Lu Family might already know about his dealings.

Miaoyun obediently agreed to handle it, reassuring Lu Changsheng.

Then, Lu Changsheng went to Qingzhu Mountain Estate to check on Li Feiyu and see how he was doing.

But Li Feiyu wasn’t home when he arrived.

Li Feiyu’s wives told Lu Changsheng that he had gone to the fields.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was surprised.

After chatting with Li Feiyu’s wives, he understood.

After mastering the Spirit Butchery profession months ago, Li Feiyu had learned Spirit Plant Cultivation skills like Little Rain Technique and Gengjin Technique, and had taken spirit farming tasks from Uncle Fu.

Not only that, sometimes Li Feiyu even processed and refined materials.

Many low-grade materials contained too many impurities to use directly.

Thus, there was a job for cultivators to refine materials, removing impurities using spiritual power.

Lu Changsheng was speechless.

He couldn’t help but lament how hard it was to cultivate and even harder to survive.

But he sensed that Li Feiyu’s hard work was not only to support his family.

He was also preparing to leave the Lu Family in the future.

A single Spirit Butchery job would be enough to feed Li Feiyu’s family.

Near noon, Li Feiyu came back covered in dust.

Though tired, his eyes were vibrant.

In the Lu Family, his daily task was having children.

Now, without that restraint, though life was tough, there was some hope.

After all, nothing scared people more than hopelessness.

“Changsheng, what brings you here?”

Surprised, Li Feiyu asked when he saw Lu Changsheng.

“Just came to see how you’re doing.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He then told Li Feiyu about his upcoming departure to Jiulong Market.

And that he could buy things for Li Feiyu if needed.

Though Qingzhu Mountain Estate had the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Lu Changsheng found its offerings limited.

Precious items at the Lu Family needed applications and family contributions.

Li Feiyu didn’t need anything.

He only advised Lu Changsheng to be careful outside.

He shared with him some worldly wisdom and experience.

Though based on mundane jianghu knowledge, it applied to the cultivation world too.

Lu Changsheng also told Li Feiyu to feel free to ask for help.

Otherwise, working himself to exhaustion in the Lu Family was a real loss.

Hearing this, Li Feiyu hesitantly asked for some Spirit Stones.

He explained that he knew the Lu Family raised a kind of spiritual pig, Black Swine.

This Black Swine could be sold for fifty Spirit Stones each after three years.

In half a year, he’d learned their breeding process and wanted to rear two.

But a Black Swine piglet cost six Spirit Stones, and he didn’t have enough initial funds, only four left over.

Lu Changsheng shook his head, thinking Li Feiyu was indeed diligent.

Handling Spirit Butchery and Spirit Plant Cultivation, he still planned to raise two spiritual pigs.

But he knew that in Li Feiyu’s circumstances, effort was his only path to cultivation.

He immediately lent Li Feiyu twenty Spirit Stones.

With Lu Family’s monthly allowance, his ten Spirit Stones for finishing talisman tasks, and Hong Yi bringing in over forty Spirit Stones every three months.

His income was quite substantial.

And he could spare some to help Li Feiyu.

However, Li Feiyu borrowed only ten Spirit Stones.

He said ten were sufficient, and he could repay after harvesting Spirit Rice.

Lu Changsheng didn’t argue, knowing Li Feiyu’s character.

After having a meal, they drank some spirit wine and chatted before Lu Changsheng left.