Chapter 74: Do You Have Another Woman’s Scent on You?

The woman in the red dress pushed open the door and led Lu Changsheng into the room.

The room was very simple, furnished with a set of antique-style tables and chairs and a bookshelf. It looked elegant and comfortable.

By the window stood a purple incense burner, emitting spirals of incense, filling the room with a faint sandalwood fragrance.

A beautiful woman in her thirties was sitting by the window, holding a scroll.

Her jet-black hair was coiled into a cloud-like bun, adorned with a golden phoenix hairpin.

She wore a long black dress with phoenix and mist motifs, its open collar slightly revealing her long neck, delicate collarbones, and a hint of cleavage.

Her hands were wrapped in long, black gauzy sleeves; one held a scroll, while the other held a cup of strong tea. She was dignified and elegant yet also alluring.

Her long, beautiful legs were crossed beneath the gauzy skirt, appearing slightly visible through the fabric, wrapped in black silk stockings. One high-heeled foot seemed about to slip off her shoe, very seductive.

Seeing this beautiful woman, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but take a few more glances.

This woman was truly alluring!

Unlike the enchanting woman he’d met in the alley earlier.

It wasn’t the kind of allure achieved through Charm Techniques.

She exuded a naturally enticing charm.

Even just sitting like this, she was infinitely alluring, stirring a man’s heart.

Surely, the White Jade Tower was remarkable!

It simply understood men too well!

The beautiful woman, upon seeing Lu Changsheng enter, calmly put down her scroll.

Her bright red lips sipped from her teacup, leaving a red mark on the porcelain, then she smiled seductively at Lu Changsheng.

This smile was truly filled with endless allure.

At that moment, the woman in the red dress who had accompanied Lu Changsheng stepped forward and whispered something in the beautiful woman’s ear.

After hearing this, the beautiful woman also stood up.

Her pointed high heels clicked gently on the floor as her figure swayed. She laughed and said, “I am Feng Jiuniang, the manager of White Jade Tower. May I know your name, young master?”

“Li Feiyu!”

Lu Changsheng hadn’t intended to hide his name.

After all, he had come openly.

But seeing the woman before him so alluring, he felt a bit uneasy and instinctively used his friend’s name.

“So it is Young Master Li, please have a seat.”

The beautiful woman guided Lu Changsheng to sit and then bent over to pour him tea.

This allowed Lu Changsheng to catch a whiff of her rich fragrance and a faint glimpse of her fair skin.

“Damn, what a temptress!”

Lu Changsheng thought to himself.

He didn’t need to think to know she was doing this on purpose to tempt him.

Indeed, there were many schemes in the city.

He originally just wanted to understand the situation of the White Jade Tower.

He hadn’t planned to make any purchases, to take a concubine or buy a maid.

But with these tactics, he felt a bit embarrassed to leave without buying anything.

“Is this Young Master Li’s first time at our tower?”

After pouring the tea, the beautiful woman sat down again, her face adorned with a seductive smile.

“That’s right, indeed this is Li’s first visit to your esteemed tower.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

“Young Master Li visiting our White Jade Tower is an honor for us.”

“Our mission at White Jade Tower is to ensure every customer leaves satisfied.”

Feng Jiuniang said unhurriedly, “May I know what requirements you have for taking a concubine or purchasing a maid? This way, I can recommend suitable candidates for you.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered, “Has a Spirit Root, gentle and sensible, not too old, and of above-average appearance and figure.”

His requirements for a concubine or maid were not high.

As long as they had a Spirit Root.

The quality wasn’t a priority.

He wasn’t considering that aspect for now.

As long as they had good character and were obedient and sensible.

Then, ideally, their appearance and figure should be decent.

Of course, similar to Qu Zhenzhen, someone without ties would be best.

He thought that if he took a concubine, it would involve too much; better to resolve it at the White Jade Tower, avoiding trouble.

“So you only want a concubine or maid, not a wife, correct, Young Master Li?”

Feng Jiuniang maintained her smile, her voice soft and alluring.

“That’s right.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Since he was at White Jade Tower, he wasn’t taking a wife.

Even though he tried to treat all his wives and concubines equally.

But entering the White Jade Tower was a utilitarian decision, avoiding emotional entanglements.

As time passed, Lu Changsheng felt he was adapting to this world and becoming more morally flexible.

Initially, he worried and thought a lot about his wives and concubines and children.

Now, he’s much more indifferent.

He wondered if this was the beginning of an aloof arrogance.

“Okay, I understand your requirements, Young Master Li. Please wait a moment while I prepare.”

Feng Jiuniang softly laughed and left the room gracefully, leaving Lu Changsheng alone.

Moments later,

the alluring sound of high heels echoed.

Accompanied by a waft of fragrance, Feng Jiuniang returned and placed five Jade Slips on the table.

“There happen to be five women who fit Young Master Li’s requirements.”

“Three as maids, two as concubines. Young Master Li, please see if someone suits your preferences.”

Wearing black gauzy sleeves, half of her jade-like fingers were visible, giving her hands a long and appealing look.

Lu Changsheng nodded, picked up a Jade Slip, and placed it against his forehead, sensing with his mind.

Immediately, he saw a vivid image of a girl in a yellow dress.

The girl looked eighteen or nineteen, with excellent appearance and bearing, but her eyes had a hint of numbness and lifelessness.

Even though she wore a smile, it was clear it was forced.

He shook his head and picked up the second Jade Slip.

It was a beautiful lady in white, around twenty years old, similar eyes, forced smile.

The third Jade Slip contained a woman in her late twenties.

Beautiful with a graceful presence, carrying an aura of a dignified and mature woman.

Although not as numb as the first two, there was still some reluctance in her eyes.

After viewing these three maid candidates, Lu Changsheng frowned and picked up the fourth Jade Slip.

Compared to the first three, this woman looked quite normal.

Around twenty years old, beautiful and elegant, wearing a purple dress with a sweet smile and dimples.

Lu Changsheng picked up the fifth Jade Slip to check.

A cute girl with a petite but curvy figure.

What surprised Lu Changsheng was this girl had fluffy fox ears on her head and a fluffy fox tail.

They didn’t look like decorations but seemed natural.

“Is this a demon race girl or a half-demon?”

Lu Changsheng felt a bit surprised at the fox-tailed girl in the Jade Slip.

He’d read many books and knew that some Spirit Beasts could refine into a human form after reaching Foundation Establishment.

Such demon beasts, when transformed, might have children with humans, though difficult, but possible.

These offspring, though humanoid, retained some beast traits.

He put down the Jade Slip and asked Feng Jiuniang, “Manager Feng, is the girl in this Jade Slip a demon race?”

“Yes, she’s a half-demon. Qi Refining seventh layer, with a Sixth-Tier Spirit Root and bloodline of a high-level demon beast, a gold-eyed white fox.”

“This girl, though willing to be a concubine, has high demands, including appearance and age of her partner and a dowry of thirty-eight mid-Tier Spirit Stones.”

“But with Young Master Li’s looks, I believe the little girl would be fond of you~”

Feng Jiuniang laughed, her enchanting eyes looked at Lu Changsheng like a lover.

“Requirements on age and appearance, plus thirty-eight mid-Tier Spirit Stones for a dowry?”

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was speechless.

Spirit Stones are categorized as: low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and supreme-grade.

He usually used low-grade Spirit Stones.

Thirty-eight mid-Tier Spirit Stones are equivalent to 3,800 low-grade Spirit Stones.

He earlier thought the fox-eared girl was suitable.

But upon hearing the price, he reconsidered.

This was just the dowry for a concubine, not including future expenses or the White Jade Tower’s commission.

“What about this one?”

Lu Changsheng asked, pointing at the Jade Slip of the girl in purple.

“This girl is Qi Refining sixth layer, Seventh-Tier Spirit Root, with no requirements for a partner. Only eighteen mid-Tier Spirit Stones as dowry.”

Feng Jiuniang responded.

Seeing Lu Changsheng’s brow furrow, Feng Jiuniang lightly opened her red lips and said, “Young Master Li, females with Spirit Roots willing to be concubines are scarce and always in demand.”

“These two girls’ requirements aren’t high. They may get picked soon.”

“If you think they’re too expensive, you can consider the three maids.”

Feng Jiuniang suggested.

“Those three seemed a bit reluctant, though,”

Lu Changsheng noted politely.

“Don’t worry, Young Master Li, all three arrived at White Jade Tower for various reasons. Buying them won’t cause you any entanglements.”

“We prioritize our reputation with long-term business. Every maid from White Jade Tower has a three-year after-sales guarantee.”

“Should anything happen within these three years, White Jade Tower will handle it and ensure your satisfaction.”

Feng Jiuniang sipped her tea, smiling confidently.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.

Her words suggested the issue was minimal.

But he still felt skeptical about these maids.

He inquired, “Are there no maids trained from a young age at White Jade Tower?”

He had a strong feeling this was the same White Jade Tower where Hong Yi bought Jiu’er and Shui’er.

He remembered Hong Yi mentioning the girls were orphans raised by White Jade Tower.

“It seems you’re informed about our White Jade Tower, Young Master Li.”

“We indeed have maids we raise, but those with Spirit Roots are always in demand.”

“Each year, they’re all pre-ordered before they’re of age, Young Master Li can only reserve early.”

Feng Jiuniang laughed.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt disappointed.

He had hoped to buy a few like Jiu’er and Shui’er, pets or maids with Spirit Roots.

But it seemed they were in high demand, not easy to buy and not cheap.

It made sense.

The cultivation world had more men than women.

Not all cultivators are pure, averse to worldly pleasures.

Even scattered cultivators buy maids with Spirit Roots.

Many cultivation clans also purchase such maids for their descendants.

“What are the prices for these three maids?”

Lu Changsheng sighed, pointing at the Jade Slips of the three maids.

He sensed the three girls had probably fallen into the White Jade Tower out of misfortune.

They were pitiful and miserable.

If possible, he would extend a helping hand.

Giving them children would be better than this fate.

After all, repaying a life-saving debt with a lifetime vow or children would make sense.

“This girl is Qi Refining second layer, with a Ninth-Tier Spirit Root, priced at a hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.”

“This girl is Qi Refining fourth layer, with a Seventh-Tier Spirit Root, priced at six hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.”

“This girl is Qi Refining sixth layer, with a Sixth-Tier Spirit Root, priced at fifteen mid-Tier Spirit Stones.”

Feng Jiuniang introduced each Jade Slip.

Hearing the prices, Lu Changsheng nodded.

The prices seemed acceptable.

The first girl cost only a hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.

About the price of a mid-grade Artifact.

He had spent over four hundred Spirit Stones on a few Artifacts today.

“Are these prices determined by Spirit Root and cultivation level?”

Lu Changsheng curiously asked.

Considering the price differences, the Spirit Root and cultivation variations made a difference.

“Mainly Spirit Root, cultivation level, and appearance, but also other factors.”

Feng Jiuniang spoke gently, “Does Young Master Li fancy anyone?”

“I’ll take this one,”

Lu Changsheng said after a moment, pointing at the girl for a hundred and fifty Spirit Stones.

That was what he could afford.

Mainly, he still didn’t fully trust the White Jade Tower’s maids.

So he wanted to try an affordable option first to see.

If it worked and there were no issues, he’d be a repeat customer.

If it didn’t work out, a hundred and fifty Spirit Stones was a lesson bought.

“By the way, Manager Feng, is there anything physically wrong with this maid? Like infertility?”

He asked, realizing that the main purpose was to have children.

Feng Jiuniang laughed charmingly, speaking seductively, “You can rest assured about that.”

“Once you decide to purchase, we give you full information and conduct health checks to ensure no issues.”

“But this maid isn’t in Jiulong Market right now but in another branch of our White Jade Tower.”

“If you confirm your purchase, a deposit is required, and I’ll arrange her delivery.”

Feng Jiuniang explained.

“Alright. How much is the deposit, and how soon will she arrive?”

Having decided, Lu Changsheng wasn’t hesitating.

“The maid costs 150 Spirit Stones, with a 30 Spirit Stone deposit.”

“The exact delivery time isn’t available, but it’ll be no more than a month.”

Feng Jiuniang smiled.

“Deal.”

Lu Changsheng took out thirty Spirit Stones.

Then Feng Jiuniang brought out a Spirit Contract and information sheet.

Lu Changsheng examined them.

The contract was simple, stating that the deposit of thirty Spirit Stones was non-refundable if he didn’t go through with it.

While White Jade Tower had to deliver the maid within a month, or return double.

The information was about the maid he’d chosen.

Her name was Shao Yuyao, nineteen, from a refining family.

When the family fell, she ended up at White Jade Tower.

Healthy, still a maiden, no issues.

After reviewing the details, Lu Changsheng signed the contract.

“Young Master Li, if you reside in Jiulong Market, please leave your address, and we’ll inform you upon arrival.”

Feng Jiuniang gave him a coy smile.

“Alright, you can send a message to the Azure Bamboo Lu Clan’s Talisman Shop when she arrives.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t hide the address.

The White Jade Tower had a good reputation, and this was convenient.

Secondly, it showed that he wasn’t a rogue cultivator but backed by the Azure Bamboo Lu Family.

Hearing this, Feng Jiuniang’s expression remained unchanged, but she smiled seductively. “No problem. Once the maid is delivered, I’ll send someone to inform you.”

“Alright, in that case, I’ll take my leave.”

Lu Changsheng collected the contract and stood to leave.

“When Young Master Li visits White Jade Tower again, just let the maids know you’re here for me~”

Feng Jiuniang said flirtatiously, her actions full of allure.

“Sure.”

Lu Changsheng walked out of the White Jade Tower, exhaling deeply.

This manager was truly a temptress, a siren.

“I wonder if White Jade Tower sells its own staff?”

Lu Changsheng abruptly thought.

He chuckled, shook his head, and stopped thinking nonsense, heading to the talisman shop.

Fifteen minutes later, back at the shop, he nodded at a few employees and headed straight to the third floor.

There, he found Lu Miaoge by the window, readdng a book, her long hair cascading down, dressed in snow-white, accentuating her graceful figure.

Hearing the noise, she slightly tilted her beautiful profile to him and nodded, “Changsheng, you’re back.”

“Sister Miaoge.”

He smiled and nodded.

Seeing Lu Miaoge engrossed in her book reminded him of Feng Jiuniang.

When he entered the room, Feng Jiuniang was also reading by the window, but their attitudes were entirely different styles.