Chapter 52: Li Feiyu's Choice

After leaving the Fourth Elder’s residence, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun made their way to visit the Fifth Elder’s residence to purchase some spiritual wine.

Lu Changsheng also wanted to ask if the nuptial wine they drank last night was also brewed by the Fifth Elder, as he found the taste quite pleasant.

“Changsheng, this is the Jade Bamboo Wine you wanted. It’s made from our Lu Family’s Jade Spirit Bamboo and has effects that nourish the body and relieve fatigue.”

“This is Green Pear Wine, made from green pear fruit. It has similar effects to Jade Bamboo Wine but has a slightly more astringent taste. You can try it out.”

“This is White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, made from white jade spirit rice and dozens of kinds of flower fruits. It nourishes the body and calms the mind, with a rich, sweet, and long-lasting flavor.”

“This is Ancient Millet Wine, made from ancient millet spirit rice…”

When the Fifth Elder saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun arriving to buy spiritual wine, he was very enthusiastic and brought out a variety of spiritual wines for Lu Changsheng to try.

These spiritual wines were all first-grade spiritual wines, categorized into low, middle, or high grades based on the quality of the ingredients and the fermentation time.

Brewing wine is different from alchemy; in addition to the raw materials, the greatest cost is the time involved.

Even if the raw materials for spiritual wine are ordinary, if they are stored in a place of spiritual energy, they can continuously absorb spiritual energy and warm, nourish, and ferment, making the spiritual energy in the wine richer and denser, and improving its quality.

Lu Changsheng tasted several kinds of spiritual wine and found that the Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine suited his taste the best.

He then asked Lu Miaoyun about her preferences in spiritual wine. She had similar tastes to him and preferred the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.

Lu Changsheng then expressed to the Fifth Elder his intention to purchase ten bottles of Jade Bamboo Wine and ten jars of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.

He also inquired whether the nuptial wine he drank last night was made by the Fifth Elder.

The Fifth Elder laughed and told Lu Changsheng that the nuptial wine was called Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine. Drinking a little occasionally is good for both the body and cultivation, but drinking too much can actually be harmful to health.

Drinking a cup once every ten days or so is sufficient.

So Lu Changsheng decided to take a bottle of the Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine with him.

He planned to use it to nourish the health of his wife and concubines.

The Jade Bamboo Wine and White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine he chose were both low-grade spiritual wines of lower vintage, priced at two spirit stones per bottle and three spirit stones per jar, respectively.

The Tiger Wolf Great Nourishment Wine, on the other hand, was five spirit stones per bottle.

In total, the cost came to fifty-five spirit stones, but the Fifth Elder generously offered Lu Changsheng a discount of five spirit stones.

After purchasing the spiritual wine, Lu Changsheng didn’t stay long and took his leave with Lu Miaoyun.

However, he asked Lu Miaoyun to head back first while he went to Qingzhu Mountain Manor to discuss the earlier matter with Li Feiyu.

“Brother Changsheng!”

“Brother-in-law!”

“Brother Changsheng!”

“Brother Changsheng, did you come here for something?”

As Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Mountain Manor, several Lu Family disciples greeted him on the way.

Since Lu Changsheng had become a medium-grade talisman maker and had married Lu Miaoyun, the other disciples no longer saw him in a negative light.

In the Lu Family, where everything revolves around the family, Lu Changsheng was now seen as one of their own.

Even if some people didn’t like him, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to show it.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng’s easygoing nature made it easy for him to get along with everyone. He never offended anyone, so people were generally happy to befriend Lu Changsheng, the talisman maker.

Although Lu Changsheng didn’t know many of them personally, he would always smile and nod at those who greeted him and exchange a few words.

Upon arriving at Li Feiyu’s residence, Lu Changsheng rang the doorbell.

One of Li Feiyu’s wives opened the door.

Seeing that it was Lu Changsheng, she knew he was there to see Li Feiyu. She politely invited him into the living room, offered him tea, and then went to notify Li Feiyu.

“Changsheng, why did you come here?” Li Feiyu entered the living room shortly after.

“What? Can’t I visit you for no reason?” Lu Changsheng replied with a grin.

Lu Changsheng laughed. “What’s there to be busy with? I came here today because I have something to discuss with you.”

Li Feiyu nodded with a smile. “What is it? What’s on your mind?”

Lu Changsheng took a sip of tea and said, “It’s about your requirement to have fifty children within twenty years.”

Li Feiyu’s expression changed instantly upon hearing this, his entire body tensing up with a look of surprise and anticipation as he watched Lu Changsheng closely.

He had previously said he didn’t want to trouble Lu Changsheng, but over the years, the Lu Family had begun putting pressure on him to produce more children as part of his role as an immortal seedling.

Because of his relationship with Lu Changsheng, Uncle Fu had been relatively lenient with him, but he had still mentioned the matter a few times.

Under the pressure, Li Feiyu had already had five children, with two more on the way.

Lu Changsheng remained silent, observing Li Feiyu’s anxious expression. He then took another sip of tea, letting out a contented sigh before speaking. “I didn’t talk to the Patriarch about it.”

Li Feiyu was taken aback.

Seeing Li Feiyu’s reaction, Lu Changsheng chuckled. “I brought your situation up with the Fourth Elder, and she has agreed to your request.”

Lu Changsheng explained the options the Fourth Elder had given Li Feiyu, without keeping him in suspense.

“Good, good, that’s great!”

Li Feiyu exclaimed excitedly.

Being able to be released from the contract without having to pay any price or be compelled to have fifty children was already more than he could have hoped for.

He took a deep breath and sincerely thanked Lu Changsheng, “Changsheng, thank you so much for this!”

“There’s no need for such formalities between us,” Lu Changsheng said, waving his hand dismissively. “Feiyu, have you decided whether to stay with the Lu Family or leave?”

Lu Changsheng truly considered Li Feiyu a brother and was glad to be able to help him in this matter.

He had intended to speak to the Patriarch about it as soon as he became a medium-grade talisman maker, but because of the matter with Lu Miaohuan, he had been hesitant to speak up.

“Although the children belong to the Lu Family, they’re still young, and I can’t just walk away and leave them behind,” Li Feiyu said thoughtfully. “I choose to stay and work for the Lu Family. Maybe later, when the kids are older and I’ve reached the mid-stages of Qi Refining, I can reconsider my options.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, agreeing with Li Feiyu’s decision.

At Li Feiyu’s current Third Qi Refining Stage , it would be challenging to venture out as a rogue cultivator. Staying with the Lu Family for now seemed like the better choice. If he could, Lu Changsheng would be happy to assist Li Feiyu as well.

Lu Changsheng then joked, “With seven kids already, you might even find some with Spirit Roots! They might surprise you with their talent and guide you as a father.”

Li Feiyu laughed and shook his head. “I don’t hope for that. People say cultivation is wonderful, but when you walk the path of an immortal, you realize it’s not as beautiful as it seems.”

“If possible, I would prefer that none of them have Spirit Roots and could lead a peaceful, carefree life in the mundane world,” he said.

Hearing Li Feiyu’s words, Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow in surprise. “That’s not the kind of thing I’d expect you to say. Are you starting to regret embarking on the path of cultivation?”

This was not the Li Feiyu that Lu Changsheng remembered.

He recalled the time when Li Feiyu made the bold decision to forsake his position as the young leader of the Crimson Whale Gang to become a son-in-law in the Lu Family, motivated by his desire for immortality.

Li Feiyu had said, “Life is just a fleeting dream that lasts for less than a hundred years. If I see the opportunity for immortality, I can’t miss it.”

Now, hearing his friend talk about wishing his children could live a mundane life, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but be surprised by the change in attitude.