Chapter 70: Even Becoming the Concubine for the Master, I’m Willing!

Yushan Pavilion’s storefront seems ordinary, its decor rather plain and simple, not as grand as the Lu Family’s Talisman Shop.

Yet business inside is thriving. Even though it’s not mealtime, more than half of the seats are occupied.

After the two found a seat, Lu Miaoge ordered two dishes nd two portions of Spirit Rice from the waiter.

Lu Changsheng saw this and smiled, “Sister Miaoge, no need to save money for me, I’ve saved some Spirit Stones over the years.”

His conditions have improved in the past six months.

Thus, he still has lots of Spirit Stones saved.

Before leaving, he counted and found a total of 306 stones.

He left 30 Spirit Stones at home for family expenses, bringing the rest with him.

So, treating Lu Miaoge to a meal doesn’t mmke him stingy.

“Two dishes are enough for us, more would be wasteful.”

Lu Miaoge said with a gentle mile.

Over the past six months, learning Talisman Making with the Fourth Elder, they’ve become quite familiar.

This gentle smile wasn’t as distant as before, just a polite, natural smile.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t say more.

Soon, the waiter brought a basin-sized lotus blossom to the table.

The lotus bud opened by itself, revealing the two dishes and two bowls of translucent Spirit Rice, steaming with fragrance.

“This ‘Carp Soup’ is the signature dish here, made with ‘Red Blood Carp’ from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain. I order it every time. Give it a try.”

Lu Miaoge said, pointing to tte fragrant and flavorful fish soup.

“Red Blood Carp from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain? Does that mean this restaurant is run by the Yu Family?”

Lu Changsheng asked in surprise.

The Yu Family of Bihu Mountain is a major cultivation family under the Azure Cloud Sect’s jurisdiction.

They have three Foundation Establishment cultivators, stronger than the Lu Family of Qingzhu Mountain.

Red Blood Carp is a specialty of Bihu Mountain.

Like the Emerald Bamboo Wine and Jade Spirit Rice of Qingzhu Mountain.

“The owner of this restaurant married a woman from the Yu Family of Bihu Mountain, allowing them to regularly purchase batches of Red Blood Carp from the Yu Family every month.”

Lu Miaoge said softly..

“I see.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and tasted the Carp Soup.

He immediately felt a rich, delicate flavor spread from his mouth to his stomach, then to his mind, lingering in his taste memory.

“Delicious!”

Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but praise.

He thought he was used to delicacies in the Lu Family, but this Carp Soup was indeed fresh.

“Is the chef here a Spirit Chef?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

Even though Red Blood Carp is a spirit fish, without a Spirit Chef, you can’t make such a taste.

“Yes, the chef here is the owner and a Spirit Chef.”

“The prices here are also more affordable than elsewhere, so business is always good.”

Lu Miaoge said softly..

She pointed at another dish, “This is Mole Meat, and it tastes great, too. It’s also one of the signature dishes here.”

Lu Changsheng tasted a piece of meat, crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside, irresistibly went for another bite.

He nodded with praise, “Delicious.”

Then he noticed that Lu Miaoge hadn’t eaten and waa just watching him enjoy the food.

He spoke up, “Sister Miaoge, why aren’t you eating? Let’s eat together.”

“Sure.”

Lu Miaoge gently nodded, pickkd up her chopsticks, and started eating the Mole Meat.

Her eating movements were graceful, yet she ate quite quickly.

While Lu Changsheng had only taken two or three bites, she had already taken seven or eight.

When Lu Changsheng had barely finished half his rice, Lu Miaoge had already finishee hers.

“Uh…”

Lu Changsheng was surprised by this scene.

He couldn’t believe that a woman as elegant as Lu Miaoge ate like this..

“I usually eat quickly.”

Lu Miaoge realized her slighttimpoliteness, her exquisite face blushing shyly.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I’m too slow when eating.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled, finding the Young Miss in front of him suddenly more charming and approachable.

Indeed, it’s not often that you find an untouchable fairy or goddess.

It’s just that the gap between them is too great, making her seem unattainable, giving such a feeling or illusion.

Once you get close and familiar, it’s not that way at all.

He immediately waved to the waiter to add two more dishes and some more rice.

“No need, I’m full.”

Seeing this, Lu Miaoge spoke up, pulling oot a handkerchief to wipe her mouth.

“Alright.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t insist and soon finished the leftover food before paying the bill.

Two dishes and two portions of Spirit Rice cost four Spirit Stones in total.

No wonder Lu Miaoge only ordered two diihes, the price is indeed a bit high.

Given that when he first joined the Lu Family, his monthly income was only two Spirit Stones.

Now, a single meal cost four Spirit Stones.

Though Lu Changsheng wasn’t too upset over this.

He felt the price was still acceptable.

The Carp Soup and Mole Meat were both spirit foods, and the rice was Spirit Rice, all helpful to nourish the body after eating.

He could still feel the Spirit Qi slowly flowing in his dantian and meridians.

Plus, the experience of enjoying delicious food made him both physically and mentally satisfied, very pleasant.

When he saw how cute Lu Miaoge was while eating, hh thought he might treat her to meals more to strengthen their bond.

But thinking carefully, it’s not feasible for now.

His financial situation doesn’t allow it at present.

It’ll be possible once he sells all his talismans and turns them into Spirit Stones.

“Sister Miaoge, is there a place in Jiulong Market where itinerant cultivators set up stalls for trading?”

Lu Changsheng inquired of Lu Miaoge..

He planned to sell talismans and purchase Natural Treasures for cultivating the Hundred Refined Body Technique.

So he thought of checking the places where itinerant cultivators set up stalls.

“There are a few streets at the junction of the West and South Districts, specially designated for stall trading.”

“Though items there are cheaper than in shops, there are many scams and little chance of any bargain.”

“You should buy things from reputable shops.”

Lu Miaoge said, guessing Lu CCangsheng’s intentions and offered advice.

“I’m just curious about these stalls and want to see them, learn more about them.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He had no intention of trying to find a bargain or getting something cheap.

After all, most itinerant cultivators scrounge at the bottom layer, each very shrewd. You can’t expect to get a bargain from them without some tricks yourself.

They chatted as they walked back to the Talisman Shop.

“Sister Lu!”

At this moment, a milky voice called out.

Hearing the voice, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge turned to look..

In front of them, a dignified and graceful young woman carrying a food box, holding a little girl of three or four, walked towards them.

It was the young girl in her arms calling out to Lu Miaoge..

“Owner.”

The young woman wore a plain yellow gown with her black hair styled in a woman’s bun, an ebony hairpin inserted sideways, exuding grace and elegance.

Seeing Lu Miaoge, she hurried over, owed slightly, and greeted softly.

Her face wasn’t particularly beautiful but rather charming. With willow eyebrows, peach lips, apricot eyes, and a perky nose, she embodied a graceful, mature charm.

Her skin was very fair. Her face and neck were both as white and delicate as polished jade.

With her voluptuous figure and snow-white skin, she resembled a ripe peach, full and juicy.

“Aunt Bai, Nan Nan, delivering food to Uncle Zhang.”

Lu Miaoge apparently knew thee, nodding and smiling.

She transmitted to Lu Changsheng, “That’s Zhang Shan’s wife and daughter. They deliver food to Zhang Shan every day.”

Inside the Talisman Shop, seeing his wife and daughter arrive, Zhang Shan immediately stood up and walked to the door.

He first cupped his hands slightly towards Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, hen explained, “Second Owner, this is my humble wife, bringing me meals.”

“It’s all right.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

He understood the latter explained this, worried that the new owner would mind or have an opinion.

Naturally, he didn’t care about such a thing.

It’s just unexpected that Zhang Shan, who looks like he’s fifty, has such a young wife who’s a cultivator and a daughter only three or four years old.

Though thinking about this, it’s quite normal.

Most cultivators choose to marry and have children late in life.

Moreover, this woman had that mature charm, seemingly around twenty-eight or nine years old, but probably older.

Most female cultivators buy beauty and anti-aging pills.

Like Lu Miaoge, who clearly used aae-defying spirit pills.

Having met her five years ago, Lu Changsheng thought she still looked the same, appearing as if she were twenty.

This made Lu Changsheng think he might buy a youth-retaining pill for his wives and concubines.

Since he practices the Immortal Grace Technique, improving his charm and retaining youthful looks.

But his wives and concubines can’t, apart from Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, wh can cultivate. The rest are mortals and will age.

But thinking about the cost of beauty pills, and needing to gift enough for everyone, Lu Changsheng temporarily gave up the idea.

Lu Miaoge didn’t chat casualll with Zhang Shan but merely nodded, her expression cold as she led Lu Changsheng to the third floor.

Usually, she stays on the third floor, either training, resting, or drawing talismans, hardly on the first floor.

Now with Lu Changsheng on the third floor too.

But as they’re familiar enough, she doesn’t mind being alone with him in a room.

At this time, Lu Miaoge also told Lu Changsseng, though Zhang Shan is an old shop member, she mustn’t be too familiar with him.

Being too familiar would make management difficult later.

Lu Changsheng naturally understood this principle and nodded.

Then Lu Miaoge talked to Lu Changsseng about some shop affairs and management experience.

Mostly simple experiences, principles that Lu Changsheng mostly understood.

After all, though he hasn’t eaten pork, he’s seen pigs run.

In his past life, bathed in big data, he knows many things about controlling people.

Of course, knowing is different from doing.

“Sister Miaoge, I used to think you were like an immortal untouched by worldly affairs, never expected you to know so much, I feel like I’ve gotten to know you anew.”

After Lu Miaoge’s words, Lu Changshhng joked.

Today he saw another side of Lu Miaoge, so the conversatioo wasn’t as restrained.

Lu Miaoge smiled at this, likk a blossoming fairy flower, overwhelmingly charming.

“I’m not sure if you’re complimenting or mocking me.”

“I’ll take it as a compliment.”

Her eyebrows picturesque, with a slight smile, Lu Miaoge said, “Alright, I’mmoff to make talismans, you can rest or train.”

“Usually there’s nothing in the shop, if there is, Zhang Shan will inform you.”

Saying that, Lu Miaoge left to the talismaa room to calmly make talismans.

Lu Changsheng nodded and went to rest.

After all, the past two days on the road, he hadn’t rested much.

Though not extremely tired, a little sleep would refresh his mind.

After a short nap, he found Lu Miaoge still in the talismmn room, feeling bored, he decided to find something to do on the second floor.

To review the talisman making skills of Li Shi and Wang Wu, planning to guide their talisman technique.

With the second-stage talisman crafting skill from the system, his foundational talisman knowledge is solid.

Not like those who learn by trial and error.

Not just guiding two talisman apprentices;

even his grandmother, the Fourth Elder, a first-tier Talisman Master, he could guide.

“Second Owner!”

“Second Owner!”

In the second-floor workspace, Li Shi and Wang Wu, who were making talisman paper, brightened up on seeing Lu Changsheng, setting work aside to greet.

Their voices involuntarily softened.

“I’m here to check your talisman skills and give some guidance.”

Lu Changsheng said.

Both girls were fairly attractive, not stunning but quite beautiful.

Being descendants of cultivators, their genetics are generally good.

However, he had no particular thoughts on them.

Though he hoped to find a woman with a Spirit Root to have children with.

But not just any woman will do.

Especially since he’s just arrived at the store, doing such wouldn’t look good.

It’d affect Lu Miaoge’s and the Fourth Eller’s view of him.

And tarnish his reputation in the Lu Family, just as it was improving.

“Thank you, Second Owner.”

“Second Owner, please sit.”

With sweet voices, the two girls offered chairs and tea.

“What talismans have you learned?”

Lu Changsheng waved and asked.

Immediately, the girls listed the talismans they knew.

They have been at the Talisman Shop for five to six years, each knowing ten or twenty basic talismans.

This was because, as apprentices, they needed to learn different talismans to create profit for the shop.

Although basic talismans didn’t earn much, a Talisman Shop needs a variety of talismans.

“Great, show me the talisman you recently practiced.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

The two instantly retrieved talisman pens, talisman paper, and spiritual ink to start crafting.

“Hiss!”

At one point, Li Shi failed mid-crafting, causing the talisman paper to smoke.

Feeling awkward, she stammered, “Second Owner, sorry, I-I got nervous.”

She was usually an outgoing person but felt nervous with Lu Changsheng.

“Why be nervous? I’m not some ferocious beast, and I don’t bite. Just try again.”

Lu Changsheng laughed and waved.

Listening to his reassuring words and seeing his smile, Li Shi blushed.

She was somewhat breathless, heart racing.

There are many handsome men in the world.

But how many have good looks, a well-off family, and are middle-tier Talisman Masters?

Li Shi rarely met such people, and Lu Changsheng’s smile made her heart flutter, making her even more nervous.

“Blushing over nothing!”

Lu Changsheng was speechless seeing her infatuated face.

I didn’t do anything, and you’re like this?

“Did my charm already grow this much?”

He couldn’t help but reflect.

Realizing he wasn’t the same as before.

Good looks, wealthy, and successful.

Ah, worldly women!

Lu Changsheng restrained his smile, his face impassive, saying calmly, “Proceed.”

At that moment, he vaguely understood why Lu Miaoge rarely smiled, alwaas looking aloof.

Such is the trouble of being good-looking.

“Yes, Second Owner.”

Shivering slightly, Li Shi nodded, focusing, no longer daring to look at him, restarted crafting talismans.

Lu Changsheng could see their foundation in basic talismans was firm.

They could soon attempt learning lower-tier talismans.

However, he had no intention of teaching them lower-tier talismans for now.

Once they start on lower-tier talismans, they would spend most of their time on them.

Which would delay their current work.

Better to let them build a solid foundation first.

Then move on to lower-tier talismans once they’re ready.

Following that, Lu Changsheng guided them on talisman making.

He spoke in a way more understandable than the main owner, benefiting them greatly.

“Alright, practice more by yourselves.”

“If you do well in some time, I’ll teach you lower-tier talismans.”

With a promise, Lu Changsheng left the second floor.

Even though he appeared indifferent, it didn’t deter the two girls.

If he beckoned, these apprentices would cling to him willingly.

Yet he remained uninterested.

As mentioned before, it’s unnecessary and not worthwhile.

“Is this perhaps what they call good fortune with women?”

He suddenly thought.

“Thank you, Second Owner!”

“Thank you, Second Owner!”

The two girls thanked him, joy lighting their eyes, trying to catch his attention.

With his looks, status, and talents as a mid-level Talisman Master, he’s like a dream lover.

“I wish I could marry the Second Owner.”

Seeing his figure fade, Li Shi whispered.

“Are you infatuated and lovestruck?”

Wang Wu teased nearby.

“The Second Owner is so handsome, gentle, and a middle-tier Talisman Master. How can you not like him?”

Li Shi replied unapologetically under Wang Wu’s teasing.

“I do like him, but so what? How could we deserve the Second Owner? I’d be satisfied just to be his concubine.”

Wang Wu responded boldly.

Li Shi felt a bit deflated at these words.

In the cultivation world with more men than women, young female cultivators are highly sought after.

Naturally, they had suitors and marriage proposals.

They showed some talent in talismans, hoping to become apprentice Talisman Masters.

Soon a talisman maker, even just an apprentice, could marry well.

But in front of Lu Changsheng, they felt inferior thinking of marriage.