Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 390 - 233: Shangguan Qingying: Those 2 Girls Can Both Be Yours...

After all, they were the Legitimate Daughters of a Nascent Soul power. Their talent was exceptional; despite their youth, they had already reached the Peak of the Golden Core Master Realm. In the future, they had a significant chance of breaking through to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm.

With such outstanding qualifications, if they were to marry into another Nascent Soul power, they would undoubtedly become the future matriarchs of the household. They would never suffer the slightest grievance.

In fact, more than one Nascent Soul power had already sent envoys to their home to ask the Patriarch for their hands in marriage. The terms they offered were quite generous, and they were even willing to help them resist the pressure from the Qin Family.

However, Shangguan Qingying didn’t think such promises meant anything. When the time truly came, if the Zhao Family couldn’t hold on its own, not a single one of those so-called allied powers would prove reliable.

It would be a blessing if they simply remained neutral and didn’t kick them while they were down.

To protect the family’s foundation, the Zhao Family needed to be strong enough on its own.

Shangguan Qingying said, "If he’s important enough, there’s nothing wrong with you taking the initiative. Compared to your own path to the Great Dao, what do things like face and modesty matter?"

Zhao Wanyi thought for a moment, then said with some reluctance, "Since Mother has said so, I suppose we can try. I hope he really can..."

...

The Tianzhou Skyboat traveled swiftly until it was clear of the Zhao Family’s core territory. After confirming there were no hidden spies tailing them, Ling Changqing put away the Tianzhou Skyboat and activated the Bian Wujian Gate.

A sphere of highly condensed Sandalwood Golden Buddha Light enveloped him, and he vanished from the spot in an instant.

When he reappeared, he was already in the heartland of the Changqing Continent, with no one in sight.

’This trip was quite fruitful. The only regret is that I couldn’t wipe out all those Tribulation Cultivator gangs in the Zhao Family’s territory. Otherwise, I would’ve had another haul of spoils.’

’Of course, I can just look for an opportunity to deal with them next time I’m over there. It’s not like those guys are going anywhere.’

He released Tang Qiu Yao, Xue Qingtan, and Luo Qingxuan, who had been staying inside the Era Star Palace Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, and the four of them returned to the family’s main headquarters together.

Ling Qiyue was in the Women’s Embroidery Tower handling clan business. Overjoyed to learn of Ling Changqing’s return, she immediately summoned all the other women.

Upon seeing him, the women surrounded him with a flurry of playful complaints. Whenever he was away, even for a day, they always felt like something was missing.

"...Husband, may I massage your legs for you?"

Mu Yu Xin, her lovely face blushing like a peach blossom, whispered as her exquisitely curved body slipped under the desk. With her head of cascading black silk lowered, she began to carefully massage his legs.

Ling Changqing’s eyes narrowed slightly before he let out a contented sigh, his hands gently caressing Mu Yu Xin’s face.

Over time, all the women had grown familiar with his preferences. Thus, whenever they had the chance, they would take turns massaging his legs. By doing so, they could also obtain Spiritual Mechanism Dao Rhyme, which was greatly beneficial to their own Cultivation.

"Husband, you didn’t encounter any danger on your long journey away from the family, did you?"

Qin Yun, gentle, serene, and as bewitching as a fox, asked in a soft voice.

Ling Changqing replied gently, "It was fine. Everything went smoothly. I brought back resources worth several thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones, which should be enough to satisfy the family’s needs for at least a few more years!"

Beside him, Tang Qiu Yao said with a sly grin, "And he even managed to hook a pair of twin sisters. When he left, they couldn’t stop thinking about him. Even that Female Patriarch!"

"..."

Ling Changqing was rather speechless. He said in a low voice, "My dear, can you please not slander me? I have no designs on them whatsoever."

Tang Qiu Yao snorted. "You may not have any designs on them, but what if they have designs on you? I refuse to believe that if those two stripped naked and threw themselves at you, your heart wouldn’t be moved.

"And what about that Female Patriarch? I bet you don’t plan on letting her get away either, do you? Sooner or later, you’ll have them all stacked up, competing in the same bed..."

Ling Changqing’s expression flickered. "You’re getting more and more outrageous. When have I ever had such thoughts?"

"Husband isn’t being honest, is he?"

From under the desk, Mu Yu Xin took a moment from her task to lift her head, her eyes sultry as she spoke.

She had been the one to most clearly perceive Ling Changqing’s subtle reaction just now. It had made her Mind tremble, and she’d nearly lost her breath.

"See? Husband, you really are harboring wicked thoughts, yet you won’t admit it!"

Hearing this, Ling Qiyue and the other women all covered their mouths and chuckled. They knew Ling Changqing’s true nature all too well.

"Fine, say whatever you want!"

Ling Changqing rubbed his face. ’My image in their eyes is completely ruined.’

"So what exactly is the situation over there? Husband, please tell us?"

Ling Qiyue asked in a gentle voice.

Ling Changqing nodded and recounted the long-standing feud between the Qin Family and the Zhao Family, as well as his own considerations and choices.

"I see,"

Ling Qiyue mused, "It seems that helping the Zhao Family does indeed align with our long-term interests. Having such a strategic ally in the heartland of the Yuzhou Continent could prove to be of great use in the future, don’t you think?"

"Yes, I think so too,"

Ling Changqing agreed.

In any case, the two families were too far apart for any conflict of interest to arise in the next few hundred years, so there was nothing to worry about.

"Alright, let’s leave this matter for now,"

Ling Qiyue said, her expression growing a little more solemn. "Recently, more suspicious-looking outside Cultivators have appeared in our territory. They seem to be looking for something."

Meng Feiyu added, "Also, the Xianyin Pavilion, the three great merchant guilds, the Yu Family, and the Deep Sea Dragon Race have all sent Cultivators here. Even though their Cultivation is low, it’s probably not a good omen."

Ling Changqing frowned. "Could it be because of what happened last time?"