Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 455 - 260: Liu Ying Ziyi: I agree to this. Take me to see him...

As soon as Qin Mengxuan said this, she couldn’t help but blush.

Initially, she had planned to arrange for a group of the Sect’s most outstanding Female Cultivators to become Ling Changqing’s Dao Companions. This way, the Sect’s future Destiny would be secured.

’Who would have thought that fellow would refuse? His reasons were perfectly valid, but then he turned around and set his sights on me. It was simply...’

Of course, Qin Mengxuan didn’t regret it. ’My own grand future on the path of the Dao depends on Ling Changqing, after all!’

Liu Ying Ziyi gave her a puzzled look, her dark brows furrowing slightly as she asked in a low voice,

"I can’t imagine there’s any price you can afford that I can’t. Spit it out. What exactly do you need me to do?"

Qin Mengxuan smiled, took out the marriage contract Ling Changqing had signed, and dangled it in front of Liu Ying Ziyi.

The graceful and noble beauty’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Qin Mengxuan.

"I knew it. I just knew it would be something like this. You shameless hussy..."

By the end, Liu Ying Ziyi was grinding her teeth.

Although her sharp and perceptive nature had led her to suspect as much, seeing Qin Mengxuan finally admit it still left her fuming.

Liu Ying Ziyi had originally thought the ideal outcome would be to make Ling Changqing, the Child of Destiny, an honored son-in-law of her clan, with a group of exceptional clan maidens to serve him.

She never imagined that Qin Mengxuan, the one at the helm of Lu Hua Palace, would stoop so low as to enter the fray herself just to bind Ling Changqing to her side. It was the absolute height of shamelessness.

’Did this mean that in the future, her own girls would have to compete with this Grand Palace Master for a man? Preposterous!’

"Don’t be so quick to anger. This is actually the most suitable choice, for our sects and families as well as for ourselves. Don’t you agree?"

Qin Mengxuan’s expression remained serene. For the sake of her great Dao undertaking, she couldn’t care less about rumors and gossip.

’Across the entire Yuzhou Cultivation Realm,’ she thought, ’no sane Female Cultivator would refuse such an opportunity if it were presented to her.’

"..."

Liu Ying Ziyi stared at her coldly for a long moment before her expression suddenly broke into a smile.

"Fine! Since you’re willing to swallow your pride, Sister, what’s there for me to be hung up about?

I’ll agree to it. Take me to him, will you? No more delays. Right now!"

...

「Chixue Sea Region, Li Long Continent.」

Ling Changqing was strolling with his women through a magnificent and sprawling complex of palace courtyards.

The square, azure-gold floor tiles shone like mirrors. The covered walkways were lined with railings of carved crystal and coral. Pavilions, terraces, flowing springs, cascading waterfalls, and exotic flora could be seen everywhere.

This area had once been the sacred grounds of the Li Long Sect’s mountain gate. After Ling Qiyue had artisans renovate and expand it, it became the new headquarters for the Ling Family.

Lofty and magnificent palace halls stood one after another. Below white jade pillars so thick it would take two people to encircle them, rows of family guards stood with solemn expressions, clad in black Magical Robes.

There were giant relief carvings of coiling dragons and massive cauldrons of violet-gold cryogenic iron taller than a man. Beams were carved and rafters painted at every turn. The entire place was majestic and solemn, exuding an air of imposing authority that looked down upon the world.

"...So, this is our new home now. It really is getting bigger and bigger!"

Song Xuelan, looking bright and lovely in an elegant, light-blue dress, said with a delighted expression.

Both she and Ling Menghuan had now reached the Cultivation of Golden Core Masters.

Thinking back on the past few decades she had spent by Ling Changqing’s side, Song Xuelan still felt as though she were in a dream.

Back when she was a Maid at the Ling Family’s Money Shop, she was just a lowly Early Stage Qi Cultivator; she never imagined she would one day achieve her current status.

When she thought of the other Maids she had worked with back then, they were all now white-haired old women. Some had passed away long ago, leaving behind nothing but a mound of earth.

’This was the benefit of following the right master,’ she mused. ’If not for Ling Changqing, I can’t imagine what my life would be like today.’

Ling Changqing reached out and gently pinched her delicate cheek, smiling as he said,

"This is nothing special. In the future, the Cave Mansion Halls we live in will get even bigger! One day..."

He didn’t finish the sentence, but all the women by his side understood his meaning.

With Ling Changqing’s identity, the Ling Family’s future prospects were limitless. They were already a Nascent Soul power; in a number of years, it was inevitable they would grow into a Divinity Transformation Level power.

Song Xuelan shot him a shy, reproachful glance and gently touched her flat abdomen, her gaze sweeping over Xue Qingtan, Meng Feiyu, and the other women.

A while ago, Ling Qiyue had somehow obtained a Pill Formula and used it for Refining a batch of Elixirs. She had then solemnly distributed a few to each of the women, not leaving out Song Xuelan.

According to Ling Qiyue, this special Elixir could significantly increase a Female Cultivator’s chances of conception after being consumed.

Therefore, Song Xuelan now secretly held out hope, wishing for a miracle to occur one day. After all, for the family to prosper and flourish, her master would need a great many heirs in the future.

After strolling for a while longer, Ling Changqing and his party returned to a warm pavilion in the inner courtyard and sat down to chat.

Song Xuelan then began to exercise her authority as Chief of Internal Affairs, directing the maids and servants below to serve Spirit Tea and Snacks and wait on them attentively.

She and Ling Menghuan now managed a large staff of their own, ranging from bedchamber Maids to personal Maids, as well as first, second, and third-rank servants. In total, their numbers exceeded a thousand, and every single one was a one-in-ten-thousand beauty, there to serve Ling Changqing and him alone.