Chapter 52: Li Feiyu's Choice

 

After leaving the residence of the four elders, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun stopped by the residence of the fifth elder for a visit.

 

They came to purchase spirit wine and inquire if the "He Qin wine" they had last night in the bridal chamber was also brewed by the fifth elder.

 

Lu Changsheng felt that the spirit wine from last night was quite good.

 

"Changsheng, this is the Blue Jade Bamboo Wine you wanted. It is made from our Lu family's Blue Jade Spirit Bamboo and has the effect of nourishing the body and relieving fatigue."

 

"This is the Green Pear Wine, made from green pear fruit. Its effect is similar to the Blue Jade Bamboo Wine, but the taste is relatively astringent. You can give it a try."

 

"This is the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine, made from white jade spirit rice and dozens of kinds of flowers and fruits. It has the effect of nourishing the body and calming the mind. The taste is rich, sweet, and long-lasting."

 

"This is the Yellow Millet Ancient Wine, made from yellow millet spirit rice..."

 

When the fifth elder saw Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun coming to buy spirit wine, he was also very enthusiastic. He took out various kinds of spirit wine for Lu Changsheng to taste.

 

These spirit wines are all first-grade spirit wines, classified as upper, middle, and lower grades based on the material's age and fermentation time.

 

Brewing wine is different from refining pills. Besides the raw materials, there is another major cost, which is the cost of time.

 

Even if the raw materials for the spirit wine are ordinary, they can be stored in a place with spiritual energy, continuously absorbing spiritual energy, and fermenting to make the liquor more mellow and of higher quality.

 

Lu Changsheng tasted a few types of spirit wine and found that the Blue Jade Bamboo Wine and the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine suited his taste.

 

He then asked Lu Miaoyun about her preference for the taste of spirit wine.

 

Her taste was similar to his, and she preferred the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.

 

Immediately, Lu Changsheng told the fifth elder that he wanted to buy ten bottles of Blue Jade Bamboo Wine and ten barrels of White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine.

 

At the same time, he asked the fifth elder if the He Qin wine he had last night was also brewed by him.

 

The fifth elder chuckled and told Lu Changsheng that the He Qin wine was called Tiger and Wolf Replenishing Wine.

 

Drinking a little occasionally is beneficial for the body and cultivation, but if one drinks too much, it can be harmful.

 

Having a cup every ten days or half a month is enough.

 

Immediately, Lu Changsheng asked for another bottle of Tiger and Wolf Replenishing Wine.

 

He planned to go back and replenish his wives' bodies.

 

The Blue Jade Bamboo Wine and the White Jade Hundred Flowers Wine he bought were both lower-grade spirit wines with relatively low vintage, priced at two spirit stones per bottle and three spirit stones per barrel, respectively.

The Tiger and Wolf Replenishing Wine, on the other hand, cost five spirit stones per bottle.

 

In total, it was fifty-five spirit stones, and the fifth elder generously gave Lu Changsheng a discount of five spirit stones.

 

After purchasing the spirit wine, Lu Changsheng didn't stay long and bid farewell to Lu Miaoyun, then went to Qingzhu Villa.

 

He planned to tell Li Feiyu about what had just happened.

 

"Brother Changsheng."

 

"Hello, brother-in-law."

 

"Brother Changsheng."

 

"Brother Changsheng, what brings you here?"

 

Lu Changsheng arrived at Qingzhu Villa, and on the way, many members of the Lu family greeted him proactively.

 

Now that Lu Changsheng had become a middle-grade talisman master and married Lu Miaoyun, there were no Lu family members who disliked him.

 

They no longer saw him as just a son-in-law who was unworthy.

 

Under the education of the Lu family, Lu Changsheng was now considered one of their own.

 

Even if some people felt unhappy, they wouldn't foolishly show it.

 

Moreover, Lu Changsheng was usually very easygoing, friendly to everyone, and never offended anyone. Everyone was willing to befriend this talisman master.

 

Lu Changsheng didn't know many of these people, but when faced with their greetings, he would smile and nod, and exchange a few words.

 

Easygoing, Lu Changsheng arrived at Li Feiyu's residence and rang the doorbell.

 

The person who opened the door was one of Li Feiyu's wives.

 

"Brother Changsheng, please wait a moment. I will inform my husband."

 

Seeing Lu Changsheng, she knew he had come to find Li Feiyu. She politely invited him to wait in the living room, poured tea, and went to inform Li Feiyu.

 

"Changsheng, why are you here?"

 

Soon, Li Feiyu came to the hall.

 

"Why, can't I come over if I have nothing to do?"

 

Lu Changsheng smiled.

"You just got married, don't you have things to take care of?"

 

Li Feiyu smiled.

 

"What could I be busy with? I came here this time to talk to you about something."

Lu Changsheng said.

 

"What's the matter?"

 

Li Feiyu asked.

 

"It's about you having fifty children in twenty years."

 

Lu Changsheng picked up the tea and took a sip.

 

"Did you mention this to the family head?"

 

"What did the family head say?"

 

Li Feiyu's whole body trembled, his face showing excitement as he eagerly looked at Lu Changsheng.

 

Although he had said before that he didn't want to trouble Lu Changsheng, in recent years, the Lu family had started putting pressure on them to have children as well. Because of his relationship with Lu Changsheng, Fubo had been relatively lenient towards him. But he had mentioned it a few times, so under pressure, he had already had five children and two more were on the way.

 

"Gurgle--"

 

Lu Changsheng didn't speak. Under Li Feiyu's eager gaze, he slowly drank his tea, let out a comfortable sigh, and then said, "I didn't mention it to the family head."

 

Li Feiyu was stunned.

 

Seeing Li Feiyu's reaction, Lu Changsheng smiled and said, "I mentioned it to the four elders, and they have agreed."

 

"They agree to exempt you from having fifty children and have given you two choices. One is..."

 

Lu Changsheng didn't keep them in suspense and relayed the words of the four elders.

 

"Great, that's fantastic!"

 

Li Feiyu's face was filled with excitement.

 

Being able to cancel the contract without any cost and not having to have fifty children, he was already very satisfied.

 

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

 

"We don't need to be so polite between us."

 

"Feiyu, are you planning to stay in the Lu family or leave?"

Lu Changsheng waved his hand and asked.

 

He truly regarded Li Feiyu as a brother, so he would naturally help if he could. After becoming a first-grade intermediate talisman master, he had wanted to bring this up with Lu Yuanding. But because of Lu Miaohuan's situation, he felt awkward about mentioning it to Lu Yuanding, so he waited until now.

 

"Although the children belong to the Lu family, they are still young. I can't just leave without a care. I choose to continue working in the Lu family and wait until the children are a bit older before breaking through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining."

 

Li Feiyu pondered and said.

 

He didn't want to have fifty children not only because it would affect his cultivation, but also because he couldn't ignore them and leave without a care.

 

"I also think it's better to stay in the Lu family for now."

 

Lu Changsheng nodded, agreeing with this idea.

 

Li Feiyu was only at the third level of Qi Refining, and it would be very difficult for him to go out and explore as a wandering cultivator. It was better to stay in the Lu family for now.

 

At least in the Lu family, if possible, he could still provide some support.

 

Then, Lu Changsheng jokingly said, "You now have seven children. Maybe you'll discover their spiritual roots in the future and guide them as a father."

 

"I don't expect that."

 

"People all say that cultivating immortality is good, but once you truly embark on the path of immortality, you will realize that it's not as beautiful as you imagine."

 

"If possible, I hope they don't have spiritual roots and can live a peaceful and carefree life in the mortal world."

 

Li Feiyu smiled and shook his head.

 

When he first sought immortality, he was willing to give up his position as the young master of the Red Whale Gang and become a son-in-law in the Lu family.

 

But now, after more than four years, he also knew that cultivation was not as good as he had imagined. It was very cruel.

 

If one's spiritual roots were not good and they didn't have a family background, cultivating immortality was much more difficult than struggling in the mortal world.

 

"This doesn't sound like something you would say."

 

"What's wrong? Do you regret stepping onto the path of cultivation?"

 

Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow when he heard this.

 

This wasn't the Li Feiyu he remembered.

 

He still remembered Li Feiyu's words back then, "Life is but a dream, lasting only a hundred years. If you encounter the chance to become an immortal, you can't miss it." He chose to give up his position as the young master of the Red Whale Gang and become a son-in-law in the Lu family.

 

(End of this chapter)