Chapter 74: Why Do I Smell Other Women on You?

The woman in the red dress pushed open the door and led Lu Changsheng into the room.The room was simple, furnished only with a set of antique-style table and chairs and a bookshelf, giving it an elegant and comfortable feel. By the window, there was a purple incense burner emitting wisps of sandalwood incense, filling the room with a faint fragrance. A woman in her thirties sat by the window, holding an ancient book in her hand. Her glossy black hair was loosely gathered into a bun, adorned with a golden hairpin in the shape of a phoenix. She wore a long black misty skirt embroidered with phoenixes, slightly open at the collar, revealing her slender neck, delicate collarbones, and a hint of snowy white cleavage. Her hands were adorned with long black silk sleeves, one hand holding the ancient scroll and the other holding a cup of strong tea, exuding both grace and charm. Beneath the misty skirt, her slender and beautiful legs were crossed, faintly visible through the black silk stockings, one leg provocatively raised with a black phoenix-patterned high-heeled shoe dangling from the toes, enticingly poised. Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but glance at the beautiful woman. This woman was too enchanting! Unlike the seductive woman he had encountered in the alley just now, she didn’t rely on enchantments to captivate. Instead, she exuded allure from head to toe. Just by sitting there, she exuded infinite allure, igniting a fire in the hearts of men. One could only say, she truly lived up to the reputation of the White Jade Tower. She understood men too well! When the beautiful woman saw Lu Changsheng enter, she calmly set aside the book in her hand. Her crimson lips lightly touched the tea cup, leaving a faint red mark on the white porcelain, then she smiled softly at Lu Changsheng. This smile was truly charming and seductive. At that moment, the woman in the red dress who had come with Lu Changsheng quickly approached and whispered a few words in the beautiful woman’s ear. After listening, the beautiful woman stood up gracefully. Her slender high-heeled shoes lightly tapped the ground as she swayed, emitting a crisp ‘clack-clack-clack’ sound. She then spoke with a laugh, “I’m Feng Jiuniang, in charge of affairs at the White Jade Tower. May I know how the gentleman would like to be addressed?” “Li Feiyu!” Lu Changsheng hadn’t planned to conceal his name. After all, he had come here openly. But seeing the woman in front of him so seductive, he felt a bit uneasy and instinctively borrowed his friend’s name. “So it’s Master Li, please have a seat.” The beautiful woman led Lu Changsheng to sit down and then gracefully poured tea for him. As he breathed in the rich fragrance, he caught a glimpse of the woman’s ample and alluring figure, with a hint of elusive whiteness. “Damn it, seductress!” Lu Changsheng cursed inwardly. He knew this was intentional seduction from the beautiful woman. The city was indeed full of tricks. He had only come to inquire and see what the situation was at the White Jade Tower. He hadn’t planned on buying anything or taking concubines or purchasing maids. But now, with her playing this game, he felt embarrassed to leave without buying anything. “Master Li, it seems this is your first time visiting our establishment.” After pouring the tea leisurely, the beautiful woman also sat down, smiling gently with a seductive tone in her voice. “Yes, indeed, it is my first visit to your esteemed establishment,” Lu Changsheng nodded. “Master Li’s presence at our White Jade Tower is a great honor,” Feng Jiuniang said smoothly. “Our goal at the White Jade Tower is to ensure that every customer leaves satisfied. Master Li, if you have any specific requirements for concubines or maids, please feel free to mention them. I can assist in selecting and recommending suitable candidates.” Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng pondered for a moment before replying. “They should possess Spirit Roots, be obedient and sensible. As for age, not too old, and in terms of appearance and figure, above average would suffice.” His requirements for concubines and maids were not high. As long as they had Spirit Roots, other qualities didn’t matter much. He wasn’t considering this aspect at the moment. Good character and obedience were the main criteria, followed by acceptable appearance and figure. Of course, it would be best if they were like Qu Zhenzhen, with no ties or worries. He thought that if he took concubines, it might cause complications, so he came to the White Jade Tower to avoid trouble. “Master Li only wishes to take concubines and purchase maids, without marrying, is that correct?” Feng Jiuniang maintained her smile, her voice sweet and gentle. “Yes,” Lu Changsheng nodded. Since he came to the White Jade Tower, he certainly wasn’t looking to marry. Although he tried to treat his wives and concubines equally, stepping into the White Jade Tower, he only thought pragmatically, without wanting to involve in emotions. As time passed, Lu Changsheng felt himself gradually adapting to this world, his morality becoming more flexible. In the past, he used to worry and consider a lot about his wives, concubines, and children, but now he felt relatively indifferent. He wasn’t sure if this was a sign of developing arrogance. “Very well, Master Li’s requirements are understood. Please wait a moment, I will return shortly,” Feng Jiuniang said with a light laugh as she gracefully left the room, leaving Lu Changsheng alone. After a while… A seductive ‘clack-clack-clack’ of high heels echoed as Feng Jiuniang returned to the room, accompanied by a fragrant breeze. She sat down at the table and placed five jade slips on it. “I just checked, and there are precisely five women who meet Master Li’s requirements,” “Three are maids, and two are concubines. Master Li, please have a look and see if any of them catch your eye.” Feng Jiuniang’s hands were adorned with a pair of black silk sleeves, revealing only half of her fair jade fingers, making them look long and charming. Lu Changsheng nodded and picked up one of the jade slips, placing it on his forehead to sense with his mind. Immediately, he saw a vivid and lifelike young woman in a yellow dress. She appeared to be around eighteen or nineteen years old, with a superior appearance and figure, but there was a hint of numbness and lifelessness in her eyes, despite the smile on her face indicating a forced cheerfulness. He shook his head slightly and picked up the second jade slip. Inside was a beautiful woman in her twenties dressed in white, similar to the previous one, with a numb expression and a forced smile. The third jade slip contained a woman in her late twenties or early thirties. She had a beautiful face and a voluptuous figure, exuding an air of maturity and dignity. Although her eyes didn’t appear as numb as the previous two, there was still a hint of reluctance. After looking through the jade slips of the three maids, Lu Changsheng frowned and picked up the fourth jade slip. Compared to the previous three women, this one seemed quite normal. She appeared to be in her twenties, with a beautiful and lovely face, wearing a purple dress, and a sweet smile on her face, complete with two shallow dimples. Lu Changsheng picked up the fifth jade slip for inspection. It depicted a cute girl with a petite yet well-proportioned figure. What surprised Lu Changsheng was that the girl had a pair of furry fox ears on her head and a fluffy fox tail behind her. It didn’t seem like a decoration but rather something natural. “Is this girl a member of the demon, or perhaps a half-demon?” Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised to see the fox-tailed girl depicted in the jade slip. Having read so many books, he knew that some demonic beasts, upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, could refine their bones and transform. Although it is difficult for a demon in human form to conceive with a human race, there was still a chance of giving birth to an heir. Although the offspring born in this way are in human form, they will also have some characteristics of demonic beasts. He put down the jade slip and said to Feng Jiuniang in front of him: “Madam Feng, I think the girl in this jade slip looks like a demon woman?” “Exactly, this girl is a half-demon, at the Seventh Stage of Qi Refining, possessing not only a sixth-grade Spirit Root but also the bloodline of a high-level demonic beast, the Golden-eyed White Fox,” “Although she is willing to become a concubine, her requirements are relatively high. She has specific preferences for the appearance and age of her partner, and she demands thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones as a dowry. But with Master Li’s appearance, I believe any young lady would be pleased.” Feng Jiuniang smiled, her seductive eyes gazing at Lu Changsheng as if he were a lover. “Specific preferences for appearance and age, and a dowry of thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones?” Lu Changsheng was momentarily at a loss for words. Spirit stones are classified as low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade. Normally, he used low-grade spirit stones. Thirty-eight medium-grade spirit stones were equivalent to three thousand eight hundred low-grade ones. He had just thought the fox-eared girl was not bad, but hearing this price, he immediately reconsidered. And that was just the dowry for taking a concubine, not including future expenses and intermediary fees for the White Jade Tower. “What about this one?” Lu Changsheng pointed to the jade slip of the woman in purple, inquiring further. “This woman is at the Sixth Stage of Qi Refining, with a seventh-grade Spirit Root. She has no specific requirements for her partner, only asking for eighteen medium-grade spirit stones as a dowry.” Feng Jiuniang spoke up when she noticed Lu Changsheng’s slight frown. Her red lips parted as she said, “Master Li, women with Spirit Root qualifications willing to serve as concubines have always been scarce, and the demand has always exceeded the supply.” “The requirements of these two women are not very high. Perhaps someone will take interest in them in a few days. If Master Li feels it’s too expensive, you can consider these three maids,” she suggested. “These three seem to be somewhat reluctant,” Lu Changsheng said, expressing his concern indirectly. “Master Li, rest assured. All three of them came to the White Jade Tower for various reasons. If you purchase them as maids, there will be absolutely no karmic entanglements on your part,” Feng Jiuniang assured him. “At the White Jade Tower, we prioritize long-term business and rely heavily on reputation. Maids purchased from us come with a three-year after-sales guarantee. If any trouble arises or issues occur within three years of purchase, we at the White Jade Tower will take full responsibility and provide a satisfactory solution for our clients.” Feng Jiuniang lifted the tea cup, took a sip, and smiled confidently, her red lips curving seductively as she spoke. Lu Changsheng nodded slightly upon hearing this. The fact that she could say this indicated that there shouldn’t be any major issues. However, he still felt skeptical about these maids. He couldn’t help but inquire, “Are there no maids in the White Jade Tower who have been nurtured and raised since childhood and possess Spirit Root qualifications?” He had a strong suspicion that this White Jade Tower was the same one where Hong Yi had purchased Jiu’er and Shui’er. He remembered Hong Yi mentioning that the two girls were orphans raised by the White Jade Tower from a young age. “It seems Master Li is quite knowledgeable about our White Jade Tower,” Feng Jiuniang remarked. “Indeed, we have our own cultivated young maids, but those with Spirit Root qualifications have always been in high demand. Each year, when a batch is released, they are quickly reserved and sold out. If Master Li wishes to purchase such maids, you’ll need to make an advance reservation.” Feng Jiuniang chuckled lightly. Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt somewhat disappointed. He had originally intended to purchase maids or concubines similar to Jiu’er and Shui’er, possessing Spirit Roots. Now it seemed that maids with Spirit Roots were in high demand and not so easily obtained, and they came with a hefty price tag. It was understandable, considering the scarcity of women in the cultivation world. Not all cultivators were celibate and focused solely on cultivation. Moreover, it wasn’t just Rouge Cultivators who sought maids with Spirit Roots; many cultivation clans also purchased such maids for their offspring. “I wonder about the circumstances and prices of these three maids,” Lu Changsheng sighed, pointing to the jade slips on the table. It was evident that these three women had fallen into the White Jade Tower for some reason and were being sold as maids. They were indeed unfortunate souls. If possible, he might as well lend a helping hand and rescue them. It would be better than buying them as maids. Besides, it seemed reasonable to repay a life-saving favor by offering oneself and having children. “This woman is at the Second Stage Qi Refining, with a ninth-grade Spirit Root, priced at one hundred and fifty spirit stones.” “This woman is at the Fourth Stage of Qi Refining, with a seventh-grade Spirit Root, priced at six hundred and fifty spirit stones.” “This woman is at the Sixth Stage Qi Refining, with a sixth-grade Spirit Root, priced at fifteen medium-grade spirit stones.” Feng Jiuniang pointed to the three jade slips and introduced each of them respectively. Upon hearing the prices, Lu Changsheng nodded slightly. The prices seemed reasonable to him. The first woman was priced at only one hundred and fifty spirit stones, which was equivalent to the price of a medium-grade magic tool. He had spent over four hundred spirit stones today buying several magic tools. “Are these prices determined based on their Spirit Root and cultivation level?” Lu Changsheng asked curiously. “After all, the price difference between the three women is quite significant, but there’s also a considerable gap in their Spirit Root qualifications and cultivation levels,” Feng Jiuniang explained softly. “Spirit Root qualifications and appearance are the main factors, but there are also other considerations.” “Do you have a preference among them, Master Li?” she asked gently. “I’ll go with her,” Lu Changsheng said after a moment of contemplation, pointing to the woman priced at one hundred and fifty spirit stones. It was the only one he could afford with the spirit stones he had on hand. Mainly, he still wasn’t entirely trusting of maids from the White Jade Tower. He wanted to start with a cheaper option to test the waters and see how things went. If everything turned out well, he’d become a regular customer of the White Jade Tower. If not, he’d consider it a lesson learned for the one hundred and fifty spirit stones. “By the way, Madam Jiuniang, are there any physical issues with these maids, such as infertility?” Lu Changsheng suddenly thought of a point and asked. Since he intended for the maid to bear children, it was crucial to inquire about her health. Upon hearing this, Feng Jiuniang chuckled softly, her voice as seductive as ever. “Master Li, you can rest assured. If you decide to purchase, the White Jade Tower will provide you with all the information and conduct a thorough physical examination to ensure there are no issues.” “However, this particular maid is not currently at the Jiulong Market; she’s in another branch of the White Jade Tower. If you’re certain about your decision, you’ll need to pay the deposit first so that we can arrange for her to be brought here.” “Alright, how much is the deposit, and how long will it take to have her brought here?” Lu Changsheng didn’t hesitate once he had made up his mind to make the purchase. “The deposit for this maid is thirty spirit stones, and as for the time frame, I can’t give you an exact answer right now. It will take some time, but it shouldn’t be longer than a month,” Feng Jiuniang replied with a smile. “Okay,” Lu Changsheng agreed, taking out thirty spirit stones. Feng Jiuniang then brought over a spiritual contract and some information materials for him to review. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the ɴovᴇlꜰirᴇ.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality. Lu Changsheng picked it up and checked it. The content of the spiritual contract was very simple, that is, Lu Changsheng has paid a deposit of thirty spirit stones. If he does not use it later, the deposit will not be refunded. White Jade Tower has to hand over the person within a month. If the tower is unable to hand over the person, or the person does not match the description by then, not only will the spirit stone be returned, but double compensation will be given. The information was the information about the maid purchased by Lu Changsheng. The woman’s name is Shao Yuyao, she is 19 years old and she is a woman from the Qi Refining family. Because her family was wiped out, she was sold to White Jade Tower. Physically, she was very healthy, she was still a virgin, and had no problems. After reading the information, Lu Changsheng signed the contract. “Master Li, if you live in the Jiulong Market, you can tell me your address. That way, when the maid arrives, I can have someone notify you directly,” Feng Jiuniang said with a seductive smile as she handed Lu Changsheng the spiritual contract. “Alright, when the person arrives, you can send someone to notify me at the Qingzhu Lu Family’s Talisman Shop,” Lu Changsheng replied without hesitation. He didn’t see any reason to hide his address. Not only did the White Jade Tower have a good reputation, but it would also show that he wasn’t just any rogue cultivator; he had the backing of the Qingzhu Lu Family. Feng Jiuniang didn’t react to Lu Changsheng mentioning the Qingzhu Lu Family’s Talisman Shop. She simply smiled seductively and said, “Okay, no problem. When the maid arrives, I’ll send someone to the Qingzhu Lu Family’s Talisman Shop to notify you.” “Alright then, I’ll take my leave,” Lu Changsheng said as he collected the spiritual contract and got up to leave. “In the future, when Master Li comes to the White Jade Tower, just tell the maid to come find me~,” Feng Jiuniang said with a seductive smile, exuding charm in every gesture and word. “Alright,” Lu Changsheng replied before leaving the White Jade Tower. Once outside, he breathed a sigh of relief. He felt that the manager of the White Jade Tower was truly a seductress; every move she made was alluring. “I wonder if the White Jade Tower sells its own people?” A thought suddenly occurred to Lu Changsheng. He chuckled to himself, shook his head, and dismissed the random thought before heading towards the Talisman Shop. Fifteen minutes later, he returned to the shop. Lu Changsheng nodded slightly at the employees before making his way to the third floor. There, he saw Lu Miaoge sitting by the window, deeply engrossed in a book. Her waist-length hair cascaded down her back, and her snow-white dress accentuated her graceful figure. Hearing his approach, she turned her head slightly, revealing her exquisite profile, and nodded slightly at Lu Changsheng. “Changsheng, you’re back,” “Sister Miaoge, I’m back,” Lu Changsheng replied with a smile as he sat down nearby. Watching Lu Miaoge reading reminded him of Feng Jiuniang from the White Jade Tower. When he entered the room, Feng Jiuniang had also been sitting by the window reading a book, but the two women had completely different styles. ust as Lu Changsheng sat down beside him, Lu Miaoge suddenly frowned and looked at Lu Changsheng and sniffed lightly.