Chapter 89: Brother Lu, Do You Want a Wife?

“Friend Lu, I wonder if the top-quality talismans in your talisman shop have been sold out?” When Lu Changsheng just arrived at his doorstep, the left-side courtyard opened. A middle-aged man in his forties with a thick beard and a calm demeanor walked out, saw Lu Changsheng, and asked. “Friend Xia, my shop has already sold out the three top-grade Talismans this month.” “You’re going to hunt demonic beasts again, aren’t you, and that’s why you want to buy top-grade Talismans?” Lu Changsheng said in surprise when he heard this.  This middle-aged man was named Xia Long, a new neighbor who had moved in a few months ago. Like the previous neighbor who had moved out, he claimed to hunt demonic beasts to make a living. As for whether it was true or not, Lu Changsheng didn’t know. This neighbor often went out and wasn’t at home, so when he knew that Lu Changsheng was a Talisman master he would occasionally come to buy Talismans from him. “I’ve made an appointment with a few friends to explore an ancient tomb, so I want to buy a few Talismans for protection.” Xia Long opened his mouth and said. “My shop only has three top-grade Talismans every month, and they’re all pre-ordered.” “If you want one, I can reserve one for you when the next batch arrives.” “If you need it urgently, I have a few high-grade Talismans on me, don’t know if you’d like to buy them?” Lu Changsheng said, offering an alternative. He had some top-grade Talismans he had drawn himself, but he wasn’t willing to sell them. After all, his shop only sold three top-grade Talismans every month. If he sold one more, it might attract unwanted attention. But high-grade Talismans were a different story. He had many of those and didn’t mind selling a few. “What high-grade Talismans do you have?” Xia Long asked. Lu Changsheng listed a few high-grade Talismans, and Xia Long bought a Lightning Inducing Talisman and a Hundred-Mile Invisibility Talisman. Each Talisman cost 50 spirit stones, and Lu Changsheng gave him a discount, selling them for 90 spirit stones. The other party was very pleased and didn’t haggle. “Thank you, Friend Lu.” Xia Long received the Talismans, bowed slightly, and left. “Exploring ancient tombs? I’ve never experienced that before.” “But it’s not necessary to experience it, although the rewards are high, the risks are also great, and one misstep might cost your life.” Lu Changsheng looked at Xia Long’s departing back, shook his head, and walked into his house. As for exploring ancient tombs, he wasn’t interested at all. With the system by his side, he didn’t need to take risks like Xia Long. He just needed to live a peaceful life, avoid conflicts, and focus on his family. If he was too ambitious, he might end up falling into a lower realm. Half a month later. The child in Xiao Qing’s belly was born. This child didn’t have a Spirit Root either. This made Lu Changsheng sigh. Previously, Qu Zhenzhen and Lu Miaoyun’s first children had all had Spirit Roots. This made him have high expectations for the children born to his wives with Spirit Roots. But now. Sᴇaʀch* Thᴇ ɴ0velFɪre.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality. Not a single child born to his wives with Spirit Roots had a Spirit Root. This made him feel a bit disappointed. “It’s okay, it’s okay, it’ll happen eventually.” “After all, this is just a one in ten probability.” Lu Changsheng took a deep breath, comforting himself. As two new babies were born, Lu Changsheng also thought about the problem of raising them. In Jiulong Market, raising children wasn’t a problem. But when the children grew up, it would be inconvenient. One was that the courtyard was too small, and they couldn’t fit everyone. The children would also need a place to play and exercise when they grew up. And when they reached school age, they would need to consider their education. Lu Changsheng thought for a moment and decided to send the children back to Qingzhu Mountain when the Second Elder returned. In Qingzhu Mountain, the environment was good, and there was plenty of space. The children would have many siblings to grow up with, and their relationships would improve. Moreover, in Jiulong Market, children would need to pay a residence fee after turning six, which was a significant expense. “Do cultivators not like having children because of the pressure?” “Because for cultivators, from 20 to 50 years old, it’s their prime, and they’re supposed to be brave and ambitious.” “If they have children during this period, it’s an additional burden.” “Not only do they need to raise and educate their children, but they also need to consider their children’s future.” Lu Changsheng suddenly realized. He felt that if he didn’t have Qingzhu Mountain as his backing, raising so many wives and children would be a significant burden. He would probably need to settle down in the mortal world. At this moment, Lu Changsheng gained a deeper understanding of the concept of “land” in the phrase “wealth, women, and land”. To establish his own cultivation family, he needed to have his own land. Whether it was a few houses in Jiulong Market or a Spirit Vein like Qingzhu Mountain. In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.  Lu Changsheng’s life remained the same. He spent his days cultivating, making Talismans, going to work, and occasionally taking his wives and servant girls out for a stroll. After all, these servant girls were pregnant, and going out for a stroll was good for their health. In this month, Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen also became pregnant with their second and third children. This was also under Lu Changsheng’s control. It had been half a year since they gave birth, and their bodies had recovered. The only problem was that their cultivation progress had stagnated. Lu Changsheng could only make it up to them later. One day, Lu Changsheng took his wives and servant girls out for a stroll. “Husband, I want to eat that.” “Husband, I think this dress is suitable for Little Yun.” “Sister Zhenzhen, does this dress look good on me?”  The wives and servant girls chattered happily. Time is the healer of all things.  Now, Shao Yuyao’s dull and lifeless eyes had completely disappeared, and she was much more cheerful. Xiao Yueru had also improved a lot in these few months, and her belly was slightly bulging. She would occasionally touch her belly and smile, revealing a maternal glow. “Okay, okay, buy it.” Lu Changsheng faced his wives and servant girls’ requests with a smile. He just needed to not be too extravagant with his spending, and he could save a lot of spirit stones every month. Xiao Yueru looked at Lu Changsheng’s warm and gentle smile, and her eyes sparkled with a mysterious light. In this world, servant girls were at the bottom of the social hierarchy. Girls like them, who had been abandoned by the White Jade Tower, would usually end up as tools for cultivation, or even worse, as playthings for men. But Lu Changsheng treated them very well, not to mention treating them the same as his wife.  They didn’t need to worry about their livelihood, and they had spirit rice and sweet meals to eat. They even had someone to care for them, and occasionally, they would receive a simple concern from Lu Changsheng, which would touch their hearts. Just then, Lu Changsheng and his group ran into Yu Maocheng, who was also going home with his wife, Yu Ningrong, and a sixteen or seventeen year old girl with a pretty and cute face. Yu Maocheng saw Lu Changsheng surrounded by his wives and servant girls and couldn’t help but feel envious. Obviously both of them were the sons-in-law of the immortal family.  Why is the gap so big?  Lu Changsheng is a talisman master, but he is also a spiritual chef.  He, Yu Maocheng, was jealous of Lu Changsheng!  But he still smiled and nodded to say hello to Lu Changsheng.  “Husband, do you think it’s suitable to marry our niece to Lu Changsheng?” Yu Ningrong suddenly asked. “Wife, do you want to betroth Qianqian to Lu Changsheng?” Yu Maocheng was taken aback, and he replied in a transmission. Yun Qianqian was the daughter of his wife’s good friend. Not long ago, both her parents had encountered an accident, leaving only this young girl behind, and they had entrusted her to his wife’s care. Today, he had just brought Yun Qianqian to Jiulong Market, preparing to arrange for her to help out in the shop. But unexpectedly, his wife was now wanting to marry Yun Qianqian off to Lu Changsheng. Thinking about Lu Changsheng’s numerous wives and concubines, and his wife still wanting to marry Yun Qianqian off to him, made Yu Maocheng’s teeth ache. “Damn it, you’re really going to die!”  Yu Maocheng cursed in his heart. “There’s no mistake, Qianqian’s personality is weak, and it’s hard for her to be independent. In our shop, she can’t stay for long, and eventually, she’ll need to find a good family to marry into,”  His wife, Yu Ningrong, said. “This Lu Changsheng may have many wives and concubines, but I’ve interacted with them before, and I feel that he treats his wives and concubines quite well. Even if she becomes a concubine, it’s still a good family,”  Yu Ningrong continued. Yu Maocheng nodded slightly and said, “Indeed, I’ve known Lu Changsheng for a long time, and I feel that he’s a good person, aside from being a bit too fond of women and having children.” “Not only is he a medium-grade Talisman master, but his appearance, character, and talent are all top-notch. If we marry Qianqian off to him, it’ll be a good match,” Yu Maocheng said. “Moreover, with us around, everyone knows each other, and I’m sure Lu Changsheng won’t mistreat Qianqian,” Yu Maocheng added. Yu Ningrong nodded slightly, then turned to the young girl beside her and asked, “Qianqian, what do you think of that Talisman master Lu ?” “Is he the one from next door?”  Yun Qianqian asked. “He looks like a talented person, but a bit of a flirty,”  Yun Qianqian replied. “This Talisman master Lu is indeed a flirt.” “In addition to these wives and maids, there are several other wives and a dozen maids in the family.”  Yu Ningrong said directly.  “However, I have been in contact with him a few times and chatted with his wives and concubines several times. I know that although Master Lu is amorous, he treats his wives and concubines very well.”  “You’re an orphan, and your mother entrusted you to my care. You’ll eventually need to find a good family, and if you’re willing, I can go and propose marriage to Lu Changsheng,” Yu Ningrong continued. This conversation made Yun Qianqian’s eyes widen slightly. Thinking about Lu Changsheng’s handsome appearance and his talent as a Talisman master, she couldn’t help but lower her gaze and her face flushing red. She whispered, “It’s up to you, Auntie.” Yu Ningrong smiled, thinking that Lu Changsheng’s good looks had already affected her niece. She stroked Yun Qianqian’s hair and said, “Alright, I’ll go and propose the marriage. We’ll settle this later.” The next day. Lu Changsheng was working at the Talisman shop when Zhang Shan reported that Yu Maocheng was looking for him. He was a bit puzzled as he went downstairs. “Brother Lu, do you want a wife?” Yu Maocheng asked directly. “Huh?”  Lu Changsheng was taken aback. What’s going on? He already had so many wives, why would someone ask if he wanted another? Yu Maocheng explained the situation with Yun Qianqian, and Lu Changsheng laughed, saying, “Alright, send her over.” Lu Changsheng had certain requirements for his wives. Firstly, they had to have a Spirit Root. Secondly, they couldn’t have too high of a cultivation level. Thirdly, they had to have a good character. Fourthly, they couldn’t come from a powerful family background. Fifthly, they couldn’t have any karma or entanglements. As for physical appearance, talent, and being obedient, those were just bonuses. Yu Maocheng’s introduction of Yun Qianqian perfectly fit his requirements. She had an eight-grade Spirit Root, was at the Qi Refining second stage, and had a gentle and obedient personality. Not only did she not have a powerful family background, but she was also an orphan with no one to rely on. The only person close to her was Yu Ningrong, Yu Maocheng’s wife. Lu Changsheng had also seen Yun Qianqian once before, and although he hadn’t taken a close look, he could tell that she was quite talented and had a good appearance. For Lu Changsheng, a woman like this was suitable to be a concubine. “You agreed so readily?”  Yu Maocheng couldn’t help but be startled when he saw that Lu Changsheng agreed just after he finished speaking.  “Why not?” Lu Changsheng replied. “Don’t you need to discuss it with your wife?” Yu Maocheng asked. Lu Changsheng said, “My wife, Miaoyun, is very understanding and will definitely support me.” “Damn, you really deserve to die. This is even worse than killing me!”  Upon hearing this, Yu Maocheng stood up and left.  Then he said that he would bring Yun Qianqian to Lu Changsheng’s house later to settle the matter.  “It seems that having friends is indeed beneficial,”  Lu Changsheng thought to himself. That night. Lu Changsheng returned home from work. Before he could even mention Yun Qianqian, Lu Miaoyun brought it up herself. Not only had Yu Maocheng come to discuss it with Lu Changsheng, but Yu Ningrong had also talked to Lu Miaoyun about it. Lu Miaoyun had already seen through Lu Changsheng’s intentions and knew that he wanted to take in many wives and concubines. Now that a suitable concubine had been sent to their doorstep, Lu Miaoyun naturally agreed. “Good Yun’er, marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life!”  Lu Changsheng said. Just as they were about to eat, Baihe came to notify them that Yu Maocheng and his wife were visiting. Lu Changsheng knew that it was probably about Yun Qianqian and immediately went to greet them. “Brother Yu, Sister-in-law,”  Lu Changsheng said as he saw Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong.  Behind them was a young girl, Yun Qianqian. She was dressed up, with her black hair styled in a vertical bun, adorned with a blue water butterfly hairpin, and a long string of pearls hanging down. She wore a lake-blue dress, and although her figure wasn’t exceptional, she had a certain charm. Her almond-shaped eyes were clear and bright, with a hint of shyness. Her goose-egg-shaped face was sweet and lovely, making one want to look at her again and again. “Brother Yu, Sister-in-law, you haven’t eaten yet, right? Let’s eat together,”  Lu Miaoyun said, inviting them in. Then, she looked at Yun Qianqian, who was a bit shy, and said, “Is this Qianqian?” “Yes, Sister-in-law,”  Yun Qianqian replied. Although she called Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong “Uncle” and “Auntie”, she couldn’t call Lu Changsheng “Uncle” now. After all, Yu Ningrong had already told her about Lu Changsheng’s situation, and she had agreed to it. So, now that she was here, the matter was already settled. “Let’s go in and eat,”  Lu Miaoyun said, pulling Yun Qianqian along. Yu Maocheng felt a magical feeling when he saw the scene in front of him.  When the three of them arrived at the dining hall, they saw Lu Changsheng’s many wives and concubines, and Yu Maocheng couldn’t help but stare. They knew that Lu Changsheng had many wives and concubines, but seeing so many women gathered around, all of them happy and content, was truly a shocking sight. However, seeing that they were all eating spirit rice, spirit vegetables, and demonic beast meat, and drinking spirit tea, made them feel more at ease. Yu Maocheng and Yu Ningrong sat down and ate a few bites, and the matter of Yun Qianqian becoming a concubine was settled. There wasn’t much fuss or ceremony. They would just prepare a small banquet at the Jade Feast Pavilion in two days, inviting a few friends and neighbors, and the matter would be done. This was all thanks to Lu Miaoyun’s efforts. It could be said that Lu Changsheng had taken in his first concubine under Lu Miaoyun’s initiative. Three days later, Yun Qianqian officially moved in. Accompanied by a soft sigh, she officially became Lu Changsheng’s concubine. That year, Lu Changsheng was 24 years old. He had five wives, nine concubines, two favored ladies, and 15 maidservants.