Chapter 177: Master Lu, I fell in love with you at first sight!

The news of Lu Changsheng’s promotion to Second-Order Talisman Master and the upcoming Talisman Master Celebration spread like a storm throughout Qingzhu Mountain.

Previously, due to Lu Changsheng stating he needed time to prepare, this news was only known to a few high-ranking members of the Lu Family and had not spread.

Now, as this news was announced within the Lu Family, it immediately caused a festive and lively atmosphere.

“Second-Order Talisman Master, Ninth Elder has actually been promoted to Second-Order Talisman Master!”

“Although I’ve always heard that Uncle Changsheng has extraordinary talent in the Dao of Talismans, I didn’t expect him to be promoted to Second-Order Talisman Master so soon!”

“Becoming a Second-Order Talisman Master at this age means his future in the Dao of Talismans is boundless.”

“The Young Miss is also a First-Order Top-Grade Talisman Master, maybe she can also be promoted to Second-Order Talisman Master in the future!”

“Now our Lu Family has a Second-Order Talisman Master overseeing it.”

“Alas, I once thought that Lu Changsheng, with his Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, was obsessed with women all day, and even with his extraordinary talent in the Dao of Talismans, he wouldn’t go far. I didn’t expect him to become a Second-Order Talisman Master.”

“Ever since I broke through to the Qi Refining Late Stage, I’ve somewhat neglected my Cultivation and indulged in wine and women. Compared to Lu Changsheng, what right do I have to degenerate? From today onwards, I’ll quit drinking and enter seclusion!”

“Second-Order Talisman Master, why didn’t I choose Lu Changsheng during the welcoming banquet?”

“If I had known this, I would have been willing to marry Lu Changsheng as a concubine.”

Within Qingzhu Mountain, when everyone learned of this news, some were joyful, while others were filled with emotion.

But overall, there was a festive atmosphere.

After all, for the Lu Family, this was a great thing.

The overall situation of the Lu Family was now flourishing.

Not only did they annihilate their long-standing enemy, the Red Leaf Valley Chen Family, gaining 40% control of the Hongye Valley Market.

They also had Lu Yuanzhong, who was in his prime, overseeing them, ensuring a hundred years of peace.

Now, with the addition of Lu Changsheng, a Second-Order Talisman Master, it naturally made people happy.

“Congratulations, Husband, on your promotion to Second-Order Talisman Master!”

“Congratulations, Father, on your promotion to Second-Order Talisman Master!”

“Congratulations, Daddy, on your promotion to Second-Order Talisman Master!”

At Lu Changsheng’s home, all his wives, concubines, maids, and children also came to offer their congratulations.

Previously, the news was not disclosed, so Lu Changsheng also told Lu Miaoyun not to mention it at home for the time being.

Now that the news was announced, it naturally brought surprise and joy to his wives, concubines, and children at home.

After all, they all knew that their living status came from Lu Changsheng.

The higher Lu Changsheng’s status, the more they would rise with him.

At the same time, invitations were sent from Qingzhu Mountain to the Bai Family of the Hundred Birds Lake, the Centipede Ridge Zheng Family, and the Bihu Mountain Yu Family.

As well as Foundation Establishment Families that had dealings with the Qingzhu Mountain Lu Family, surrounding small Qi Refining Families, or business friends.

Lu Changsheng also sent an invitation to his good friend Hong Yi.

It wasn’t for any gifts.

Such a celebration wouldn’t bring much profit.

It was mainly for reputation.

After all, the Cultivators attending such a celebration, at most, would be Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but most were Qi Refining Cultivators, so they couldn’t send any valuable gifts.

Therefore, holding the entire celebration would likely result in a loss.

Unless it was a Core Formation Grand Ceremony, only then would various Foundation Establishment forces be willing to spend heavily on gifts.

So, inviting Hong Yi was purely due to their friendship.

It also allowed Hong Yi to expand his network through this celebration.

Bihu Mountain Yu Family.

“Second-Order Talisman Master Celebration.”

“I didn’t expect this Lu Changsheng to be promoted to Second-Order Talisman Master so quickly.”

The Yu Family Head looked at the invitation in his hand, his expression slightly solemn.

As one of the several neighboring families around Qingzhu Mountain, they naturally had a clear understanding of the situation of the surrounding families.

Lu Changsheng, for example, had long been on the watchlist of several major families.

Otherwise, the Yu Family wouldn’t have sent Yu Ningyuan to poach Lu Changsheng, or sent people to attack Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge.

But he never expected Lu Changsheng to be promoted to Second-Order Talisman Master so quickly.

After all, talent is talent.

Many so-called Geniuses, after reaching the peak of First-Order, couldn’t take that step forward.

“However, this Lu Changsheng only has a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root.”

“Even if he has extraordinary talent in the Dao of Talismans and has been promoted to Second-Order, Cultivation is the Foundation. Without Cultivation strength, he will be unable to advance in the Dao of Talismans.”

“As for the mysterious Foundation Establishment female Cultivator behind Lu Changsheng, it seems she has never shown her Face all these years. I wonder if they are still in contact.”

The Yu Family Head murmured to himself.

A Second-Order Talisman Master is indeed worthy of attention.

But a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator is even more daunting.

The Yu Family’s gradual pressure on the Lu Family in the Hongye Valley Market over the years, rather than an aggressive approach, was also due to Meng Xiaochun.

They were wary of the situation with this mysterious Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.

“Hoo!”

He let out a light breath, put away the invitation, and reported the news to the Old Ancestor.

Bai Family of the Hundred Birds Lake.

“Second-Order Talisman Master.”

“I remember this Lu Changsheng is very obsessed with women and having children.”

“He now has twenty to thirty wives and concubines, and over a hundred children.”

The Bai Family Head recalled the information about Lu Changsheng in his mind.

“If a woman from my Bai Family were to marry Lu Changsheng and bear children, perhaps we could establish a connection with this Mr. Lu.”

“But this Lu Changsheng is the son-in-law of the Lu Family, so if we want to marry off a daughter, it might be a bit difficult.”

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, a thoughtful expression on his Face.

“Reputation is but fleeting clouds.”

“Lu Changsheng is a very sentimental person who values his children and uses most of his resources to Cultivate them.”

“As long as a woman from my Bai Family can bear him a few talented children, why worry that he won’t help my Bai Family in the future.”

The Bai Family Head pondered, thinking of his own Old Ancestor’s current situation, and immediately made a decision.

He then said to the butler outside the door, “Tell Feifei to come see me.”

Similar to the Bai Family’s thoughts were those of the Zheng Family and several smaller surrounding families or forces.

After all, most Cultivators do not spend too much time on starting a Family.

Even if they take concubines, it’s often for Dual Cultivation, enjoyment, or even harvesting.

They rarely have children.

Without children, the effect of sending a daughter is naturally quite ordinary and not very effective.

Someone like Lu Changsheng, who marries wives and takes concubines, has many children, and is sentimental and righteous, naturally makes people think of him and want to form connections through this method.

During these days that the Lu Family was preparing for the celebration.

Lu Changsheng stayed at home, accompanying his wives, concubines, and children, and diligently making Talismans.

He planned to turn all the hundred sets of Second-Order Talismans Materials he received from the Lu Family into Talismans.

“With the xuan yuan pearl and my Foundation Establishment Late Stage Divine Sense, I can even try to make Third-Order Talismans.”

Inside the Talisman room, after Lu Changsheng finished making several Talismans, he thought to himself.

He felt that with his current magic power and Divine Sense, he could attempt to make Third-Order Talismans.

Previously, he hadn’t considered making Third-Order Talismans, not only because he lacked the Talismans Materials but also because he didn’t have the Third-Order Talismans Legacy.

Now with the Nine-Nine Mysterious Talisman Scripture, he would never have to worry about Legacy again.

The Talisman Scripture contained 129,600 types of Talismans derived from 81 types of spiritual patterns, ranging from basic Talismans to Fifth-Order Talismans.

“However, to make Third-Order Talismans, I’ll also need Third-Order Talismans Materials and a Third-Order Talisman brush.”

“These can only be bought in an Immortal City.”

Lu Changsheng let out a light breath, put away the Talismans, and walked out of the study.

With his current magic power and Divine Sense, even if he continuously made Talismans for a whole day, he wouldn’t get tired.

But when he was home, he would still take time to accompany his wives, concubines, and children to maintain their relationship.

“Husband, you have a letter.”

Seeing Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun handed him a letter and said.

“My letter?”

Lu Changsheng was a little surprised to hear that.

He used to frequently exchange letters with Hong Yi.

But since he went to Ruyi County every few months, they didn’t communicate much by letter anymore.

“Hmm, Feiyu’s letter?”

Lu Changsheng was a bit surprised after seeing the sender.

Li Feiyu had not been heard from since he returned once three or four years ago, didn’t see him, and then went to Qingluan Immortal City.

This was the first time he had written to him.

Lu Changsheng broke the Restriction on the letter and checked its content.

The letter didn’t say anything important.

It was just a simple greeting, telling Lu Changsheng about some of his experiences and observations in Qingluan Immortal City.

Then he said that he had broken through to Qi Refining Sixth Layer and was now settled in Qingluan Immortal City, so Lu Changsheng didn’t need to worry.

If there was anything, he could write to Qingluan Immortal City.

Due to the long journey, he probably wouldn’t be returning anytime soon.

So he hoped that Lu Changsheng, as his uncle, would help him look after his children’s situation and marriages.

“It takes more than half a year to travel from Qingzhu Mountain to Qingluan Immortal City.”

“It’s been over three years since Feiyu went to Qingluan Immortal City, settled down, and then wrote back, so it’s about time.”

Lu Changsheng felt a little relieved upon reading the letter and learning that his friend was fine.

But thinking that Li Feiyu was preparing to settle down and live in Qingluan Immortal City for a long time, he sighed again.

Li Feiyu obviously wanted to make a name for himself in Qingluan Immortal City, and perhaps only return after breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

Although Qingluan Immortal City was known as a Holy Land for Loose Cultivators, with many Opportunities that allowed many Loose Cultivators to rise rapidly.

But it was also clear that making a name for oneself and achieving success was not that simple.

Li Feiyu currently only has a Qi Refining Sixth Layer cultivation.

With this level of cultivation, if he doesn’t have a great Opportunity, it might take him more than ten years to Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

Breaking through to Foundation Establishment is even more unlikely.

“If I have the Opportunity in the future, I can also go to Qingluan Immortal City to take a look.”

Lu Changsheng put away the letter.

He thought that if he had time in the future, he could also go to Qingluan Immortal City to take a look.

After all, Qingluan Immortal City is different from the other two great Immortal Cities.

Located at the border between Jiang Country and Yue Country, and close to the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, it is a Holy Land for Loose Cultivators.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed.

This day, Qingzhu Mountain was decorated with lanterns and streamers, filled with a festive atmosphere.

“Bai Family Head of the Bai Family of the Hundred Birds Lake, arrived!”

“Yu Family Head of the Bihu Mountain Yu Family, arrived!”

“Old Ancestor Zheng of the Centipede Ridge Zheng Family, arrived!”

“Ning Family Head of the Ning Family of Xishan, arrived!”

The usher’s voice rang out continuously.

Announcing each guest and the gifts they presented.

Today was the celebration of Lu Family’s Ninth Elder, Lu Changsheng’s promotion to Second-Order Talisman Master.

Therefore, surrounding Cultivator Families, some forces that the Lu Family had business dealings with, and Cultivators all came to attend.

However, if one observed carefully, many of the arriving guests had a young and beautiful woman by their side.

“Rui’er, this Mr. Lu is only in his thirties, in the prime of his life.”

“In the future, he might even have the hope of becoming a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor. You must perform well later. If he takes a liking to you and takes you as a concubine, our Luo Family will prosper.”

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a somewhat weathered Face was instructing his beloved daughter.

There were many Cultivators like him instructing their daughters and juniors.

After all, when these people came to attend the celebration, they had all inquired about the situation of this Mr. Lu.

They knew that this Mr. Lu was an anomaly among Cultivators.

Most Cultivators, in order to focus on Cultivation, would not covet the Mortal World’s women.

Even if they did, they would just find female Cultivators to relax and enjoy themselves, using Dual Cultivation for replenishment.

It was extremely rare for someone like Lu Changsheng to widely accept wives and concubines, diligently producing offspring, having over a hundred descendants in just over ten years.

Not only that.

Rumor had it that this Mr. Lu was also very generous to his wives, concubines, and children.

He spent all his Cultivation resources on his wives, concubines, and children.

Therefore, under the Legacy of these various pieces of information, many forces and small Families also had ideas.

They thought of forming connections with this Mr. Lu by sending women.

After all, if their own daughters or juniors could give birth to several talented descendants for this Mr. Lu, it would be equivalent to becoming acquainted with a Second-Order Talisman Master.

At this time, Lu Changsheng and the Lu Family Old Ancestor Lu Yuanzhong were sitting on the high platform in the main hall, receiving congratulations from others.

Only when a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor came, he and Lu Yuanzhong would go forward to greet them and exchange a few polite words.

At other times, they naturally didn’t need to personally welcome guests.

After all, the identity of a Second-Order Talisman Master barely gave him the qualification to be on equal footing with Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Or rather, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were willing to give a Second-Order Talisman Master some Face.

“He is Lu Changsheng? I heard he was initially a son-in-law of the Lu Family.”

“Tsk tsk tsk, born as a son-in-law, yet his Talent in Talismans is so astonishing, achieving such accomplishments.”

“The Lu Family was lucky, they picked up a son-in-law who turned out to have such a Talent in Talismans.”

“I heard this person only has a Low Grade Spiritual Root. Otherwise, with such a Talent in Talismans, and then Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, his future would be limitless.”

Many people looked at Lu Changsheng on the high platform, their eyes revealing envy and jealousy.

After all, the lives of many small Families, or Cultivators from small forces, were extremely difficult.

Now, seeing someone like Lu Changsheng, who came from a humble background but rose up by relying on his Talent, they felt admiration, envy, and hatred in their hearts.

“He is Grandmaster Lu?”

“There is actually such a handsome and refined man in the world!”

“Such unparalleled looks, and a Second-Order Talisman Master, this is truly a perfect combination of Talent and appearance!”

Some young women and ladies who had been instructed by their Families looked at Lu Changsheng from afar and were immediately captivated.

Since today was Lu Changsheng’s celebration.

So Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan had also dressed him up nicely.

His hair was neatly tied up with a green jade hair crown, making him appear gentle and refined.

He wore a wide-sleeved robe of green jade color, with a gold-embroidered greenish-gold jade belt around his waist.

On the left side of the jade belt, he also wore an exquisitely patterned jade pendant, and he wore sky-blue long boots with cloud-patterned embroidery.

The overall appearance was luxurious but not ostentatious. As he moved, the spiritual light embroidery patterns flowed across various parts of his robe, making the already handsome Lu Changsheng appear even more dashing and refined.

“If I could marry this Grandmaster Lu, it wouldn’t be bad.”

“My sister didn’t want to come before, but if she saw this Grandmaster Lu, she would definitely regret it.”

“This Grandmaster Lu is so handsome, he must be a very good person.”

Some young women had been a little resistant to their Family’s arrangements before coming.

But upon seeing Lu Changsheng’s handsome appearance at this moment, they were no longer so resistant.

They felt that becoming this Grandmaster Lu’s concubine would be quite good.

“Ruyi Marquis of Ruyi County, arrived!”

Accompanied by the usher’s announcement, a majestic man in his fifties and a middle-aged man in his thirties entered the Lu Family mountain villa.

Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they immediately congratulated him: “Congratulations to Grandmaster Lu on his achievements in Talismans!”

“Old Ancestor, this is my secular friend, Hong Yi.”

Lu Changsheng looked at Ruyi Marquis and Hong Yi, and briefly introduced them to Lu Yuanzhong.

“Not bad, since he is Changsheng’s friend, he will be a friend of my Qingzhu Mountain from now on.”

Lu Yuanzhong smiled and nodded, giving them a lot of Face.

“Greetings, Old Ancestor Lu!”

Ruyi Marquis and Hong Yi were both flattered.

After all, Foundation Establishment Old Ancestors were usually high and mighty beings, whom they basically couldn’t reach.

They didn’t expect that Lu Changsheng, now promoted to a Second-Order Talisman Master, would still be willing to give them Face and introduce them to a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor.

Their hearts were filled with excitement and thrill.

“Uncle Hong, Hong Xiong, please take a seat.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t engage in too much politeness and invited the two to take their seats.

Some guests were surprised and astonished to see Lu Changsheng personally receiving Ruyi Marquis and Hong Yi.

They couldn’t help but go forward to talk and get acquainted with Ruyi Marquis and Hong Yi.

As time passed, guests arrived one after another.

Making the entire Lu Family mountain villa exceptionally lively, with hundreds of tables set for the banquet.

Lu Changsheng also drank and chatted with some guests alongside Lu Yuanzhong.

“Grandmaster Lu, this is my great-granddaughter, Zheng Yongwan, who has always admired Grandmaster Lu.”

At this moment, Old Ancestor Zheng brought a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young woman and introduced her to Lu Changsheng.

The young woman named Zheng Yongwan immediately blushed and shyly lowered her head.

She didn’t expect her own Old Ancestor to say such a thing in such a public setting.

“Uh…”

Lu Changsheng was a bit bewildered by Old Ancestor Zheng’s behavior.

He thought to himself that he was just a Second-Order Talisman Master.

Was it necessary for a dignified Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor to personally offer him a girl?

However, he immediately thought that Old Ancestor Zheng’s lifespan was not much, and his Family had no successor.

Although they had allied with the Yu Family, they also knew that the Yu Family was not reliable.

So this Old Ancestor Zheng was also betting on him, or rather, on the Lu Family.

He glanced at the young woman named Zheng Yongwan.

She looked seventeen or eighteen years old and had a cultivation of Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

At this age and cultivation level, her Spiritual Root should be good, possessing a Medium Grade Spiritual Root.

But specifically, without direct contact and examination, Lu Changsheng couldn’t tell.

However, he had no particular thoughts.

After all, if he could, he still preferred to find women with no particular background or ties.

Like the girl Old Ancestor Zheng offered, she not only had a Family but could even affect the relationship between the Lu Family and the Zheng Family.

“Grandmaster Lu, this is my niece, Bai Feifei. I heard that Grandmaster Lu lacks someone to take care of his daily life, and Feifei fell in love with Grandmaster Lu at first sight today.”

At this moment, the Bai Family Head, seeing Old Ancestor Zheng speak, immediately brought a gentle and beautiful young woman forward and said.

He had originally planned to wait until the celebration was almost over and find an Opportunity to talk to Lu Changsheng about this matter.

But he didn’t expect that Old Ancestor Zheng, a dignified Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor, would also do such a thing.

So he didn’t want to wait and immediately brought his niece forward.

“Grandmaster Lu, my daughter also fell in love with Grandmaster Lu at first sight and is willing to serve Grandmaster.”

“Grandmaster Lu, this niece of mine is all alone. She fell in love with Grandmaster Lu at first sight today and is willing to serve Grandmaster tea and water, warm his bed, and fold his quilts.”

Seeing this scene, several other people nearby immediately came forward with the women next to them and spoke.