Chapter 44: My daughter is also quite suitable for Lu Changsheng

Qingzhu Valley, a manor.

“What?”

“Lu Changsheng has been promoted to a First-Order Middle-Grade Talisman Master?”

“I remember it’s only been two years since he became a Talisman Master, right?”

Lu Yuanding, who was handling affairs, heard Butler Lu report.

Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng could draw Mid-Grade First-Order Talismans and had been promoted to a Middle-Grade Talisman Master, he immediately showed a look of surprise.

During this time, he hadn’t paid much attention to Lu Changsheng’s progress in Talismans.

He only knew that the Talismans tasks assigned to Lu Changsheng every month were perfectly completed.

He didn’t expect that Lu Changsheng would actually be able to draw Mid-Grade First-Order Talismans, advancing from a Talisman Master to a First-Order Middle-Grade Talisman Master.

“Yes, Head of the Lu Family, it’s only sixteen days short of two years since Lu Changsheng became a Talisman Master.”

“When I first heard the news, I couldn’t believe it either, so I had Lu Changsheng draw a Fire Cloud Talisman for me to see in person.”

“This is a Mid-Grade First-Order Talisman drawn by Lu Changsheng—the Fire Cloud Talisman.”

Butler Lu nodded, took out a Talisman, and said.

He had guessed that Lu Yuanding would be very surprised and somewhat disbelieving upon hearing this news.

That’s why he had Lu Changsheng draw a Fire Cloud Talisman in person.

“It truly is a Middle-Grade Talisman, a Fire Cloud Talisman. This Lu Changsheng’s talent in Talismans is truly…”

Lu Yuanding took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled.

He was somewhat at a loss for words to describe Lu Changsheng’s talent in Talismans.

From a novice who had never touched Talismans, he self-taught and became a Talisman Master in a year and a half.

Then, in about two years, he advanced from a Talisman Master to a First-Order Middle-Grade Talisman Master.

This is astonishing.

One must know that his eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, is very talented in Talismans.

But it took her almost three years to advance from a First-Order Low-Grade Talisman Master to a Middle-Grade Talisman Master.

Moreover.

Compared to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge not only had better conditions but also had a clear teacher to guide her.

This comparison truly made Lu Changsheng’s talent in Talismans appear even more astonishing and extraordinary!

If Lu Changsheng knew that it was so difficult for a First-Order Low-Grade Talisman Master to advance to a Middle-Grade Talisman Master, and that Lu Miaoge had taken three years, he would probably have waited another year and a half.

He thought that since it only took him a year and a half to go from a novice to a Talisman Master, two years to advance to Middle-Grade was about right.

“Alright, go and inform the Elders and Family Elders about this matter. Tell them there will be a small meeting tomorrow.”

“Let’s see what thoughts and arrangements they have for Lu Changsheng.”

Lu Yuanding put down the Fire Cloud Talisman in his hand, tapped his finger on the table, and instructed.

Compared to a Talisman Master, a First-Order Middle-Grade Talisman Master is already worthy of the Lu Family’s attention.

Especially with the talent in Talismans that Lu Changsheng is currently displaying, barring any accidents, there is a high probability he will become a Second-Order Talisman Master in the future!

Even a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator would give a Second-Order Talisman Master some Face.

“Alas, it’s a pity Lu Changsheng is not of our Lu Family Bloodline; he is, after all, an outsider.”

Lu Yuanding sighed deeply.

Even though he had always told Lu Changsheng that he was one of them, a part of the Family.

But ultimately, he was not of the Lu Family Bloodline and could not be fully regarded as one of their own.

Qingzhu Valley, Qingzhu Hall.

Inside the simple and elegant meeting hall.

Incense slowly burned in the censer.

Lu Yuanding sat in the main seat, with several high-ranking Lu Family members and Family Elders seated on either side of the long table.

“Regarding the situation and information about Lu Changsheng, I believe all the Elders should have some understanding. What are your thoughts?”

Lu Yuanding looked at the Family Elders and Elders and said.

“This child possesses such talent in Talismans and has the potential to become a Second-Order Talisman Master in the future. He should naturally be used by our Lu Family, and we absolutely cannot let him leave our Lu Family!”

One of the gray-haired old men said.

He is the Grand Elder of the Lu Family, at the Peak of Qi Cultivation, responsible for the Family’s finances and assisting the Head of the Lu Family in managing the Family.

“Head of the Lu Family, this child has only been with our Lu Family for just over four years. Is he truly loyal to our Lu Family?”

A thin, gray-templed old man spoke.

He is the Third Elder of the Lu Family, responsible for matters concerning Spirit Bamboo, Spirit Fields, Spirit Medicine, and so on.

“Based on Lu Changsheng’s behavior over the years, it’s clear he is someone without great ambition, content with modest wealth and stability.”

“As for our Lu Family, while not completely loyal, he does have a certain sense of belonging.”

“Coupled with the previous contract, the possibility of Lu Changsheng leaving our Lu Family currently isn’t high.”

Lu Yuanding said.

“I heard that Lu Changsheng has only one hobby, which is marrying and having children.”

“Not content with marrying nine secular women from our Lu Family, he even brought back three women from the secular world to take as wives and concubines, one of whom even has a Spiritual Root.”

“It seems Lu Changsheng knows that Cultivation is hopeless for him, so he places his hopes on the next generation, wanting to have several children with Spiritual Roots.”

“Coincidentally, my granddaughter Miaoyi is twenty years old this year, obedient and sensible, and also has an 8th Grade Spiritual Root. I am willing to marry this granddaughter to Lu Changsheng.”

“This way, Lu Changsheng will truly be considered a son-in-law of our Lu Family.”

“Then, if my granddaughter bears several children with Spiritual Roots for Lu Changsheng, he will be completely bound to our Lu Family.”

“Moreover, Lu Changsheng also shares the surname Lu, so the children born in the future can easily integrate into our Lu Family and become members of our Lu Family!”

At this moment, an old man with a youthful complexion and white hair spoke.

He is the Fifth Elder of the Lu Family, a winemaker responsible for the Lu Family’s Spirit Wine business.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Elders and Family Elders subtly changed.

Lu Yuanding, seated in the main position, also felt a stir in his heart upon hearing these words.

He had many children.

But only three of his children possessed Spiritual Roots.

His eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, caused him the least worry.

She was not only sensible but also diligent in Cultivation and talented in Talismans.

However, his second daughter, Lu Miaohuan, worried him.

Although she had a 6th Grade Spiritual Root, she was usually playful and not very dedicated to Cultivation.

Furthermore, after he became the Head of the Lu Family, he neglected his children’s discipline, which led to this daughter having a somewhat spoiled and arrogant temperament.

It was fine within the Lu Family, with him as her father present.

But this spoiled and arrogant temperament, having never experienced hardship, would easily lead to suffering if she were to marry out and he was no longer around.

And once she suffered, it would likely be a great suffering.

Now, hearing the Fifth Elder’s words, he suddenly had a few ideas.

Why not marry his daughter, Lu Miaohuan, to Lu Changsheng?

Through several interactions, and based on Butler Lu and Butler Fu’s evaluations of Lu Changsheng, he also felt that Lu Changsheng was a decent person.

Not only was he exceptionally talented in Talismans, but he was also honest and steady.

Although he enjoyed female company and had many wives and concubines, he at least didn’t neglect his important work in Talismans.

Moreover, according to the information, he also knew that Lu Changsheng was very good to his wives and children and cared for them greatly.

These aspects, plus Lu Changsheng’s background as a secular farmer, meant his secular family would likely have no further contact, and since he had settled in Qingzhu Mountain, he was considered half a Lu Family member. He wasn’t afraid his daughter would suffer if she married him.

As this thought emerged, Lu Yuanding found it increasingly feasible the more he considered it.

He felt that Lu Changsheng was a suitable candidate for a son-in-law.

“Lu Changsheng has such talent in Talismans; it naturally shouldn’t be wasted. He should be properly nurtured.”

“I, too, am willing to marry my granddaughter, Miao Yun, to Lu Changsheng, and at the same time teach him Talismans to make him completely loyal to our Lu Family, adding a Second-Order Talisman Master to our Lu Family.”

At this moment, a noblewoman who appeared to be in her thirties or forties spoke.

She is the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family, a First-Order Top-Grade Talisman Master, responsible for the Lu Family’s Talismans.

“I also have a granddaughter.”

Another gray-haired old woman spoke.

After the Fifth Elder spoke, one Elder and Family Elder after another spoke up, expressing their willingness to marry their descendants with Spiritual Roots to Lu Changsheng.

Although the Lu Family is a Family, and everyone is related by Blood, there are also different branches that consider their own interests.

Someone like Lu Changsheng, who is considered half a Lu Family member and has displayed such talent in Talismans, is naturally a highly sought-after individual in the eyes of the Elders and Family Elders.

They are very willing to marry their descendants with Spiritual Roots to Lu Changsheng.

Because this way, it is equivalent to binding Lu Changsheng, this future Second-Order Talisman Master, to their own branch.

Even if Lu Changsheng doesn’t become a Second-Order Talisman Master in the future, he will at least be a First-Order Top-Grade Talisman Master.

No matter what, it’s a win-win situation.

Lu Yuanding looked at the constantly speaking Elders and Family Elders, and lightly coughed, saying, “I think Miaohuan is also approaching marriageable age, and she and Lu Changsheng are quite suitable.”