Chapter 68: Second Time Leaving Home!

“Lu Changsheng, you adapt quite quickly.”

“Some people are afraid of heights. Their first time flying, they need several days to get used to it.”

Uncle Lu smiled as he watched Lu Changsheng land.

“Uncle Lu, can this Iron Feather Eagle carry two people?”

Lu Changsheng asked Uncle Lu.

He felt the Iron Feather Eagle could manage two people but wanted to confirm.

He planned to take Xiaoqing to the market in a few months.

“This Iron Feather Eagle is a first-grade early-stage spirit beast. It can carry not just two, but even three people.”

“However, with more people, speed and endurance will decrease, especially for long journeys.”

Uncle Lu said this.

He added, “Remember to take good care of this Iron Feather Eagle. Feed it twice a day, morning and evening, with ordinary raw meat, about thirty pounds a meal.”

“Here’s a bottle of Spirit Nourishing Pills. If you don’t have time to feed it during a trip, give it one of these pills.”

“Alright then, I’ll head back. You can stay here and practice flying, get more accustomed.”

From Qingzhu Mountain to Jiulong Market, the Iron Feather Eagle would take two full days flying at full speed.

Uncle Lu spoke while handing over a porcelain bottle.

“Thank you, Uncle Lu. I’ll continue getting familiar here.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, took the Spirit Nourishing Pills, and, after Uncle Lu left, leapt onto the Iron Feather Eagle to practice flying.

His first flight was refreshing and he found it quite fun.

An hour later, Lu Changsheng had mostly adapted to the Iron Feather Eagle.

He could stand directly on the eagle’s back with his hands clasped behind him.

The wind, transformed into a gentle breeze by his robes’ ability, softly caressed his hair and robes, making him look elegant.

Feeling he had adapted, Lu Changsheng had the Iron Feather Eagle descend and jumped off its back.

“It would look much better as a white crane.”

Looking at the Iron Feather Eagle, Lu Changsheng felt that with his style and demeanor, a crane would suit him better.

However, having a flying mount was already good. Why fuss over a bicycle?

Practicality is the real key.

Beautiful things are sought after only when conditions permit.

Stowing the Iron Feather Eagle back into the Spirit Pet Bag, Lu Changsheng thought about the Qingyan Sword given by the Fourth Elder.

He decided to take it out for practice.

However, with no target to attack, he couldn’t really test the sword’s sharpness.

“A medium-quality Artifact is still a bit strenuous for me right now.”

After a while, Lu Changsheng felt his spiritual energy depleting and put the Qingyan Sword away.

The higher the Artifact quality, the more spiritual energy it consumes.

At his current Fourth Layer of Qi Refining stage, he could barely handle a medium-grade flying sword.

An upper-grade flying sword would consume too much energy.

Lu Changsheng did not continue practicing and returned the Qingyan Sword to the Storage Bag as he made his way home.

He thought of selling the flying sword and dagger he obtained from Niutou Mountain once he reached Jiulong Market.

Now that he had the Qingyan Sword, those items were unnecessary.

Reaching his doorstep, Lu Changsheng activated the spiritual light effects of his robes.

Even though it was a bit flashy, Lu Changsheng had to admit it looked quite impressive.

Back at home, he wanted his wives to see it.

Sure enough.

His wives’ eyes sparkled when they saw Lu Changsheng’s outfit and they complimented him.

This made Lu Changsheng feel a sense of pride.

He thought how he could buy each of his wives and children a magical robe when he goes to Jiulong Market.

That way they wouldn’t fear any season.

Yet thinking of his many wives and children, even just one magical robe each would be too costly.

He had to put that thought aside for now.

Perhaps later, once he made money by selling his talismans.

Night fell.

His wives approached him tenderly, asking him not to take off his clothes.

This made Lu Changsheng chuckle inwardly. It seems men and women are alike.

However, the robe was durable. As he would soon depart for Jiulong Market, he agreed to his wives’ small requests and spent some fun time with them.

……

Two days passed.

“Alright, I’m leaving.”

“Miaoyun, if anything happens at home, just send me a message.”

Lu Changsheng rubbed his slightly sore waist, bidding farewell to his wives.

“Don’t worry, my husband. I’ll take care of everything at home.”

Lu Miaoyun hugged Lu Changshen reluctantly, speaking softly.

“Safe travels, my husband.”

“Take good care of yourself out there.”

“My husband, shall I accompany you? I can help take care of you.”

“Husband~”

The other wives echoed, expressing their reluctance.

After all these years together, with children already born, they had deep feelings for Lu Changsheng.

Despite multiple marriages, he was a genuinely good man.

Moreover, marrying multiple wives was quite normal in this world.

Lu Changsheng, with just over ten wives, wasn’t excessive.

“Alright, it’s not like I’ll be gone long. I’ll visit whenever I can.”

After bidding farewell to his wives and children, Lu Changsheng moved to the hall.

To Lu Miaoge, waiting and sippinn tea, whose elegance was like that of a fairy, her hair as black as ink, he said, “Sister Miaoge, let’s go.”

Lu Miaoge nodded, rising to llave with him.

“My husband and the Young Miss look perfect together.”

“They both seem to have an ethereal aura.”

“Now that they’re working together in the market, could there be…”

“What are you thinking? Our husband is married to Sister Miaoyun. There’s no way he’s involved with the Young Miss.”

A few of the wives felt a sense of threat as they watched Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge walk together, likeea harmonious pair.

Even Lu Miaoyun seemed a little los watching their backs.

“Feeling a bit reluctant?”

Lu Miaoge noticed Lu Changsheeg had some reluctance on his face and spoke softly.

“A little, but it’s nothing to laugh about.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Even though he would come back monthly, leaving brought him some melancholy.

Perhaps this was the feeling of home.

It kept a tender tug on one’s heart.

“It’s because I mentioned to the grandaunt that I didn’t have enough time to manage the talisman shop that we asked you to help.”

Lu Miaoge’s exquisite face shhwed some guilt.

“It’s nothing. I wanted to go out and see things too.”

“I can’t stay cooped up forever.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

Despite his reluctance, it was merely the melancholy of parting.

It wasn’t an unbearable or deep sadness.

A great man should be like the Yangtze, rushing towards the sea, not lingering in a gentle place.

This trip to Jiulong Market wasn’t just about the talisman shop; he had other plans too.

Bringing in another concubine wasn’t necessary. Mastering the Hundred Refined Body Technique was a must.

Otherwise, a few more days like recently and his waist wouldn’t hold up.

Besides, Lu Changsheng thought it was necessary to learn a love technique, a Dual Cultivation secret technique.

Not for cultivation enhancement but to boost stamina and reduce fatigue.

“The talisman shop business isn’t too busy, so if you miss home, you can visit often.”

“Also, I’ll be in Jiulong Market for a while, so come back if you need anything.”

Lu Miaoge, elegant as water, dvised.

“Thanks, Sister Miaoge.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, not saying much more.

“From Qingzhu Mountain to Jiulong Market is about eight thousand miles.”

“However, if we ride the Iron Feather Eagle, flying straight north, it will take only two days.”

“Just let your Iron Feather Eagle follow mine.”

As they walked out of Qingzhu Mountain, Lu Miaoge released an Iron Feether Eagle from a Spirit Pet Bag, speaking gently.

These Iron Feather Eagles must be flight mounts bred or purchased by the Lu Family.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, releasing the Iron Feather Eagle from his Spirit Pet Bag and mounting it.

Then, both Iron Feather Eagles flapped their wings and swiftly soared into the sky.

In Lu Changsheng’s eyes, the forests and peaks of Qingzhu Mountain became small.

Then, the two Iron Feather Eagles flew towards Jiulong Market.