Chapter 76: Baogufa, your maid has arrived!

Lu Changsheng noticed Lu Miaoge’s subtle movement.

He also sniffed lightly.

Immediately, he smelled a faint scent of sandalwood and a woman’s delicate fragrance on himself.

It was left over from his conversation with Feng Jiuniang at Baiyu Tower.

“The Young Miss wouldn’t think I went to a brothel, would she?”

Looking at Lu Miaoge’s expressionless, serene, and otherworldly appearance, Lu Changsheng felt a slight pause in his heart for some reason.

He even felt a bit guilty.

But the next moment, he thought, he just went to Baiyu Tower to buy a maid, not to a brothel, so what was there to feel guilty about?

“Miaoge, on my way back, I passed by Baiyu Tower and thought about buying a maid, so I went in to inquire.”

“By the way, is this Baiyu Tower reliable?”

Lu Changsheng casually brought up a topic, also as an explanation for the fragrance on his body.

As for buying a maid, he had no intention of hiding it.

After all, it wasn’t something shameful to hide.

When the maid was sent, he would bring her back and keep her by his side, so he might as well tell Lu Miaoge now.

“Baiyu Tower?”

Lu Miaoge was slightly startled when she heard this, and also heard a hint of explanation in Lu Changsheng’s words.

She said softly, “Baiyu Tower is almost everywhere in the large and small markets of Jiang Country, and I have never heard of any problems; its reputation is very good.”

“I once heard that Baiyu Tower not only has influence in Jiang Country but also in many countries in the Nanhua Cultivation World, with a Nascent Soul True Lord overseeing it!”

Lu Miaoge said so.

“They have influence in other countries and a Nascent Soul True Lord overseeing them?”

Lu Changsheng was surprised to hear this.

He, who usually liked to read, naturally knew that this world was vast and boundless.

Jiang Country was just a small corner.

The area he was in was called ‘Nanhua’.

In Nanhua, there were hundreds of countries like Jiang Country.

Jiang Country only had one Nascent Soul True Lord overseeing it, which could only be considered mid-tier among these countries.

However, for this Baiyu Tower to be able to establish influence in multiple countries, it was definitely not simple.

It was estimated that there was more than one Nascent Soul True Lord behind it.

Thinking about it, it made sense; without some strength, they wouldn’t dare to do this kind of business.

“Chang Sheng, the Cultivator’s cultivation is the foundation.”

“Although your Spiritual Root talent is average, you are extraordinarily gifted in Talismans.”

“If you can become a Second-Order Talisman Master, there is hope for you to achieve Foundation Establishment in the future.”

Lu Miaoge said softly.

Through such a long period of contact, she could also see that Lu Changsheng was not someone who only indulged in women.

He was also very ambitious.

His marrying wives and concubines and having children was due to his poor Spiritual Root, knowing that the Immortal Dao was hopeless.

So he continued his desire for Immortal Ascension through the Family and Bloodline descendants.

“Miaoge, I understand.”

Lu Changsheng naturally knew that Lu Miaoge meant well and couldn’t refute anything.

After all, what Lu Miaoge said was the truth.

In this Cultivation World, only cultivation and strength were the foundation!

No Family Legacy, Bloodline descendants, or leaving a name in history could compare to one’s own cultivation strength, living a long life, and becoming history!

“My marrying wives and concubines and having children isn’t precisely for Immortal Ascension, for a long life, and for becoming history!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes were deep, firm in his ambition.

Lu Miaoge saw the determination in Lu Changsheng’s eyes and thought he had taken her words to heart.

A faint smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

She had a good impression of Lu Changsheng.

A young man from a common farming Family, with only a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, eliminated by the Immortal Sect, came to the Lu Family as a son-in-law for Immortal Ascension.

As a result, he rose step by step through Talismans, reaching this point as a son-in-law.

In her opinion, this had already surpassed many people.

After chatting for a while, Lu Changsheng came to the lounge.

Now, this lounge on the third floor had become his room.

In the lounge, Lu Changsheng took out the ‘Magic Treasure Fragment’ he had bought earlier at the market.

“I don’t know if this thing is really a Magic Treasure Fragment.”

“If it is, then this time I’ve made a profit!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the uneven black iron block in his hand and muttered in his heart.

Without thinking much, he immediately activated the refining method of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, attempting to refine the black iron block in front of him.

If he could successfully refine it, it would mean that this iron block was indeed a Magic Treasure Fragment and could be integrated into his body for cultivating the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique.

“Hmph!”

Lu Changsheng’s mental power surged like an invisible flame, beginning to refine the black iron block in front of him.

Under the refining of his mental power, a faint black light appeared on the black iron block.

Just like that, time passed little by little.

After a long time, Lu Changsheng’s spiritual power was exhausted, and he let out a long breath.

“This black iron piece, is it really a Magic Treasure Fragment?”

“But all the Restrictions inside are broken, with no special effects. It should just be a fragment of some large Magic Treasure.”

“But that’s enough. As long as I refine this Magic Treasure Fragment and integrate it into my body, my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique will advance rapidly!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the black iron block in front of him, his tired face filled with surprise.

Through the refining just now, he had confirmed that this black iron block was indeed a Magic Treasure Fragment, one that was as fragmented as could be.

All the Restriction effects inside were gone; only the Material was relatively hard.

However, even if it was this fragmented, it was not easy for him, a weak Qi Refining Fourth Layer, to refine it and integrate it into his body.

It would probably take more than half a month to complete.

Lu Changsheng took out the Jade Bamboo Wine, took a sip, then took out a Spirit Stone, held it in his hand, and began to recover his spiritual power.

Just like that, he cultivated until evening, and only when Lu Miaoge knocked on his door did he leave the room.

He and Lu Miaoge left the Lingfu Shop and returned to the East District Lu Family Courtyard.

In the following days, Lu Changsheng spent his time making Talismans, cultivating, and refining the black iron block.

He moved in a straight line between the Lu Family Courtyard and the Lingfu Shop.

Whenever there was something at the shop that required the owner’s presence, Lu Miaoge would tell Lu Changsheng what to do and let him handle it.

During this period, Lu Miaocheng also came to find Lu Changsheng a few more times.

He invited him to read books and drink tea.

But Lu Changsheng refused.

One reason was that Lu Miaoge told him to try to avoid spending too much time with Lu Miaocheng, so he didn’t have much contact with Lu Miaocheng.

Another reason was that he still had some aversion to such places.

Wouldn’t it be better to buy a few maids and take a few concubines himself?

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month passed.

Nine Dragon Market, Lingfu Shop, third floor.

In the lounge, Lu Changsheng looked at the black iron block suspended in front of him, his eyes filled with joy.

After more than half a month of his refining, this Magic Treasure Fragment was finally refined and could be integrated into his body.

“Condense!”

Lu Changsheng bared his chest, revealing his flowing muscle lines.

Then he formed a hand seal and pointed at the black iron block.

The black iron block slowly entered Lu Changsheng’s chest, gradually assimilating with his chest.

The Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique could refine the entire body into a supreme Magic Treasure at once, or it could be cultivated slowly in separate parts.

Therefore, this refining method, which utilized Magic Treasures for cultivation, could also integrate them into different parts of the human body.

In the refining method, the human body has seven parts where Magic Treasures can be integrated:

the skull, sternum, spine, and four limbs.

Among them, the four limbs are more for individual part cultivation.

The sternum, spine, and skull can affect the entire body.

However, integrating into these three parts is relatively more dangerous.

Especially the skull, which is related to the human brain, is extremely perilous; a slight mistake could harm oneself.

Fortunately, Lu Changsheng had a complete grasp of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique and had some confidence in integrating it into his sternum.

After a long time.

The black iron block completely entered Lu Changsheng’s chest and integrated into his sternum.

A faint, uneven black iron block pattern was visible on his chest.

“So ugly!”

Lu Changsheng looked at the pattern on his chest, which resembled a birthmark tattoo, and pouted, showing great disdain.

“But ugly is ugly. For the sake of cultivation, it’s not a big deal.”

“With the aid of this Magic Treasure Fragment, I estimate that it will take at most half a year, no, with my daily cultivation, three or four months, to complete the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique!”

Lu Changsheng quietly experienced the effects brought by this Magic Treasure Fragment.

At this moment, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique, like the Immortal Appearance Art after Foundation Establishment with Five Elements spiritual Materials, could also automatically Cultivate and nourish the entire body.

“This Magic Treasure Fragment can’t support my cultivation for too long, at most a year.”

“But a year is enough. Maybe by then, I’ll have drawn a Magic Treasure through the System!”

“If I had a Magic Treasure that I could integrate into my body for cultivation, my Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique would truly advance rapidly!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes flickered as he muttered to himself.

“After the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique reaches the introductory level, I can also Cultivate a ‘Treasure Bone Technique’.”

“It uses the power of Magic Treasures to nourish the sternum, hand bones, leg bones, spine, and skull, transforming human bones into Treasure Bones!”

“Once the Treasure Bones are formed, they are like Talisman Treasures. Even in the Qi Refining Stage, I can exert part of the Magic Treasure’s power!”

Lu Changsheng licked his lips, full of anticipation.

As a genuine Cultivation Technique, the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique was naturally incredibly profound.

It not only had cultivation methods but also various supporting techniques such as the Magic Treasure Integration Method and the Treasure Bone Technique.

After completing the refining of the Magic Treasure Fragment, Lu Changsheng saw that it was still early today, and it had been more than half a month since his last visit to Southwest Street.

So he told Lu Miaoge that he was going out for a bit.

Lu Miaoge didn’t ask or say much about it.

After Lu Changsheng left, he, as before, disguised himself and visited three Lingfu Shops, selling over a hundred Low Grade Talismans and more than thirty Medium Grade Talismans, earning two hundred and fifty-nine Spirit Stones.

After each trip, Lu Changsheng would find an inn to change his appearance and attire.

He would also routinely check if he was being followed.

Under the effect of the Purification Talisman, he had no issues on him.

However, among the pile of Spirit Stones he had just received, one Spirit Stone at this moment emitted wisps of black smoke.

“I only sold this many Talismans, and I’m already being targeted?”

“Little Talisman Hall, I remember you!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the black smoke emanating.

He didn’t expect that selling just a few dozen Talismans at one shop would lead to him being targeted.

“It’s also possible that I sold Talismans at this Little Talisman Hall once before, and this time the shopkeeper of the Little Talisman Hall saw through my disguise.”

Lu Changsheng speculated in his heart.

After all, his disguise skill wasn’t that Advanced.

And those who make a living in this Nine Dragon Market all have their own methods; it’s understandable for them to spot something amiss.

“It seems I’ll have to take a break for a while.”

Lu Changsheng frowned slightly and took out another High Grade Purification Talisman.

He purified and checked himself, his Storage Pouch, and all his Spirit Stones to avoid any issues.

After confirming there were no issues, Lu Changsheng also let out a slight sigh of relief.

He planned not to sell Talismans this way for the next month or two.

Otherwise, he might be targeted by other interested parties.

He didn’t read his books for nothing; he knew that the Cultivation World had many rare and secret arts, and various methods.

There were even Spirit Beasts and secret arts that could detect Spirit Stones, Spirit Medicine, treasures, and so on, on others.

So sometimes, one might be targeted for no reason at all.

Although the Nine Dragon Market had good public order, perhaps someone would see his low cultivation and wealth, and decide to take a risk.

After Lu Changsheng disguised himself, he changed two more inns before restoring his original appearance and returning to the Lingfu Shop.

Then, he acquired a Medium Grade Magical Artifact Talisman Brush from the Lingfu Shop at a cost price of one hundred and thirty-nine Spirit Stones.

At the same time, he also bought two reams of Premium Talisman Paper and two portions of Premium Spirit Ink, one portion each of Good Quality and Fine Quality.

He intended to use them for drawing High-Grade Talismans.

Zhang Shan didn’t say much about this.

After all, it was quite normal for his boss to buy things at cost price.

Lu Miaoge didn’t ask much when she saw Lu Changsheng buying a Medium Grade Magical Artifact Talisman Brush.

As a Talisman Master, wasn’t it normal to buy a better Talisman Brush?

She just told Lu Changsheng that he didn’t need Premium Talisman Paper and Premium Spirit Ink yet.

Using Premium Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink to draw Medium Grade Talismans would be too wasteful.

In response, Lu Changsheng said he was just buying them to try out and see the difference from Advanced Talisman Paper.

He secretly thought to himself, it seems I’ll have to buy Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink elsewhere in the future.

As night fell.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge finished work and returned to the East District Lu Family Courtyard.

Before, Lu Changsheng had been wondering if he would be targeted by Lu Miaoge’s admirers or secret lovers and cause him trouble, since he walked with her every day.

It turned out he had overthought it.

Over the past half month, although many young men came to flirt with Lu Miaoge, try to get close to her, or even visit her at the shop.

They all behaved with a certain level of decorum.

And after knowing his identity, they didn’t see him as a competitor, mock him, or even behaved very politely.

Upon returning to the courtyard, he encountered Second Miss again.

Facing Lu Changsheng, Second Miss again let out a cold snort, her face cold and disdainful.

Lu Changsheng merely smiled wryly at this, finding Second Miss’s demeanor quite cute.

He thought to himself, one day, he would make her hum and hah to her heart’s content.

After a simple meal, Lu Changsheng returned to his room.

On the way, he encountered Lu Miaocheng, whose steps were unsteady and who was rubbing his waist.

The latter patted his shoulder and said, “Changsheng, you’re right, one should go to such places less often. We Cultivators should focus on Cultivation and self-cultivation.”

Lu Changsheng: “…”

If he remembered correctly, Lu Miaocheng had told him the same thing three days ago.

How many days had it been?

He truly was a post-event Buddha, getting tough after pulling up his pants.

Shaking his head slightly, Lu Changsheng returned to his room and took out the Magical Artifact Talisman Brush, Premium Talisman Paper, and Premium Spirit Ink he had just bought today, placing them on the table.

He prepared to draw a few High-Grade Talismans for self-preservation.

Lu Changsheng took out a bottle of White Jade Hundred Flower Wine from his Storage Pouch and took a long sip.

Then he took a deep breath, calmed his mind, picked up the Magical Artifact Talisman Brush, and began to draw a High-Grade Talisman—the Thunder Talisman!

Even though he possessed Second-Order Talisman Making Skill, given his cultivation, drawing such a High-Grade Talisman required serious attention.

The brush tip lightly dipped in the Spirit Ink, emitting a faint spiritual glow.

Then Lu Changsheng began to draw the Talisman with a serious expression.

The process was not fast, but not slow either, each stroke smooth and fluid, possessing an artistic beauty.

If Fourth Elder were here, seeing Lu Changsheng’s Talismans skill, she would likely be astonished speechless, her face filled with disbelief.

Even she didn’t draw the Thunder Talisman as smoothly and effortlessly as Lu Changsheng.

A long while later.

Lu Changsheng hooked the Talisman Brush, and spiritual light surged from the tip, making the entire Talisman Paper seem to be filled with lightning at this moment.

However, in an instant, the lightning faded and disappeared.

First-Order High-Grade Talisman, Thunder Talisman, complete!

“Phew!”

At this moment, Lu Changsheng also let out a long sigh of relief, sitting down with a tired expression on his face.

“Indeed, with a Medium Grade Magical Artifact Talisman Brush, Premium Talisman Paper, and Spirit Ink, High-Grade Talismans will no longer be an issue for me.”

“The only problem is the immense consumption of spiritual power; one Talisman almost drains me.”

Lu Changsheng murmured to himself as he looked at the Thunder Talisman on the table, but his eyes were filled with excitement and joy.

If the wear and tear of the Talisman Brush were not counted, and only the Premium Talisman Paper and Spirit Ink were considered, the cost of one High-Grade Talisman was six Spirit Stones.

And one Falling Thunder Talisman could sell for forty to fifty Spirit Stones!

It also had a stable profit of seven to eight times.

Most importantly, having a pile of High-Grade Talismans on him gave him a greater sense of security.

After putting away the Thunder Talisman into his Storage Pouch, Lu Changsheng also went to sleep and rest.

In a blink of an eye, three more days passed.

On this day, a servant boy came to the Lingfu Shop.

He stated that the maid Lu Changsheng had purchased at Baiyu Tower had been delivered.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng, having nothing else to do, immediately went to Baiyu Tower with the servant boy.

“Young Master Han, I’ve kept you waiting.”

Lu Changsheng arrived on the second floor and immediately saw Feng Jiuniang, who had served him before.

She was still dressed in the same attire as last time.

A black Phoenix bird gauze dress, with a slit on the side revealing two long, black-stockinged beautiful legs, and a pair of black Phoenix bird gold-patterned high heels with slender heels, she was simply enchanting to the bone.

“It’s fine, it’s only been twenty-something days, I’m not in a hurry.”

Lu Changsheng then said, glancing twice at the plump, long, black-stockinged legs beneath the gauze dress.

At the base of the skirt, one could vaguely see a hint of pale skin and hollow lace patterns.

Soon after, a red-dressed woman led an eighteen or nineteen-year-old yellow-dressed woman over.

Lu Changsheng’s gaze quickly fell upon the yellow-dressed woman.

The woman, eighteen or nineteen years old, had fair skin, a graceful figure, and thick, dark hair casually tied up and draped behind her.

She wore a goose-yellow long dress, with a flowing skirt and a low neckline that revealed a patch of snow-white jade skin on her slender neck; though only a hint of her charm was shown, it was exceptionally eye-catching.

However, her clear and beautiful oval face held no smile, her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there was a hint of sorrow between her brows, her eyes devoid of any Life Qi, numb and lifeless.

“Young Master Han, this is the maid you purchased, Shao Yuyao.”

Feng Jiuniang introduced with a charming smile, then turned to Shao Yuyao and said, “Yuyao, why don’t you greet Young Master Han!”

Her words were still soft and alluring, but they carried an undeniable and unchallengeable authority.

At this, the yellow-dressed woman lowered her eyes slightly and bowed to Lu Changsheng, saying, “Yuyao greets Young Master Han.”

When she saw Lu Changsheng, a hint of vitality appeared in her numb and lifeless beautiful eyes.

After all, with her Family destroyed and being sold to Baiyu Tower, she knew her future fate.

Either she would be bought as a Cauldron and be drained to death.

Or she would be bought back as a breeding tool, constantly giving birth.

Only a small portion were bought back as maids to serve others.

Seeing that the person who bought her was such a young and handsome youth, she felt a slight sense of relief.

She felt that her luck wasn’t bad, and her fate wasn’t so unfortunate.

After all, even if one were to become a Cauldron or a breeding tool, who wouldn’t want to find someone good-looking and handsome?

“Young Master Han, are you satisfied?”

Feng Jiuniang made a gesture of invitation towards Lu Changsheng and said.

According to the terms of the previous spiritual contract, when the maid was delivered, if the buyer felt that the actual situation did not match the previous information, they could raise an objection.

They could even choose not to accept her.

However, in that case, a certain deposit would be withheld depending on the circumstances.