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Qingzhu Valley, a villa.

“What?”

“Lu Changsheng has advanced to a Middle Grade First Rank Talisman Master?”

“I remember that it has only been two years since he became an Elementary Talisman Master, right?”

While handling affairs, Lu Yuanding, upon hearing the report from Lu Bo, showed an astonished look on his face.

He hadn’t paid much attention to Lu Changsheng’s progress in Talisman Making for some time.

All he knew was that the monthly Talisman Making tasks assigned to Lu Changsheng had always been perfectly completed.

Unexpectedly, Lu Changsheng was actually able to draw Middle Grade First Rank Talismans and had advanced from an Elementary Talisman Master to a Middle Grade First Rank Talisman Master.

“Yes, Patriarch, it will be precisely two years in sixteen more days since Lu Changsheng became an Elementary Talisman Master,” Lu Bo confirmed.

“I couldn’t believe it when I first heard the news either, so I asked Lu Changsheng to demonstrate by drawing a Fire Cloud Talisman in front of me.”

“This is the Middle Grade First Rank Talisman—Fire Cloud Talisman—Lu Changsheng drew.”

Lu Bo nodded and took out a talisman, saying so.

He had anticipated that Lu Yuanding might be quite surprised and somewhat incredulous upon hearing the news.

That’s why he had Lu Changsheng draw a Fire Cloud Talisman on the spot.

“Indeed, it’s a Middle Grade Talisman, the Fire Cloud Talisman. The talent of Lu Changsheng in Talisman Making is truly…”

Lu Yuanding took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

He was somewhat at a loss for words to describe Lu Changsheng’s talent for Talisman Making.

From a novice who had never been exposed to Talisman Making, he explored on his own and in a year and a half became an Elementary Talisman Master.

Then, in just about two years, he had gone from an Elementary Talisman Master to a Middle Grade First Rank Talisman Master.

It was quite astounding.

He knew that his eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was very talented in Talisman Making.

But even she took about three years to advance from a Lower Grade First Rank Talisman Master to a Middle Grade Talisman Master.

Moreover.

Compared to Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoge not only had better conditions but also received instruction and guidance from a knowledgeable teacher.

When compared like that, Lu Changsheng’s talent in Talisman Making seemed even more remarkable!

If Lu Changsheng knew how difficult it was to advance from a Lower Grade to a Middle Grade Talisman Master—that even Lu Miaoge took three years—he probably would have expected it to take another year and a half.

He had thought that since it took him only a year and a half to go from a novice to an Elementary Talisman Master, advancing to Middle Grade in two years’ time was reasonable.

“Alright, go inform the other elders of the clan and schedule a small meeting for tomorrow.”

“Let’s hear what they have to suggest and how they plan to deal with Lu Changsheng.”

Lu Yuanding put down the Fire Cloud Talisman in his hands, tapped his fingers on the table, and gave the order.

Compared to an Elementary Talisman Master, a Middle Grade First Rank Talisman Master already warranted the Lu Family’s attention.

Especially given the talent in Talisman Making that Lu Changsheng was now displaying, it was very likely that he could become a Second Grade Talisman Master in the future!

A Second Grade Talisman Master, even a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator would have to show some respect.

“Alas, it is a pity that Lu Changsheng is not of our Lu Family’s bloodline; after all, he is a disciple from another clan.”

Lu Yuanding sighed deeply.

Even though he had always told Lu Changsheng that he was “one of us, our own,”

he couldn’t fully consider him as one of their own since he was not of the Lu Family’s bloodline.

Qingzhu Valley, Qingzhu Hall.

Inside the simple yet elegant council hall,

incense burned slowly in the censer.

Lu Yuanding sat in the chief seat, with several high-ranking members of the Lu Family and clan elders seated on both sides of the long table.

“I believe all the elders here are somewhat familiar with the situation regarding Lu Changsheng, so I wonder what your thoughts are,” Lu Yuanding said, looking towards the elders.

“With such talent in Talisman Making, and the future hope of becoming a Second Grade Talisman Master, he must be employed for the benefit of our Lu Family. We cannot allow him to leave our Lu Family!” one of the elders spoke, his hair gray with age.

He was the Great Elder of the Lu Family, with the strength of the Pinnacle of Qi Cultivation, responsible for the family finances and assisting the Family Head in managing the clan.

“Family Head, this child has been with our Lu Family for just over four years. Does he truly hold loyalty to our family?” a slim elder with graying temples inquired.

He was the Third Elder of the Lu Family, responsible for matters relating to Qing Zhu, spiritual fields, and Spiritual Medicine, among others.

“Judging by Lu Changsheng’s behavior over these years, one can see he is a person with no great ambitions, content with a life of modest wealth.”

“As for our Lu Family, although he may not be completely loyal, he has a certain sense of belonging to us.”

“With the previous contract, the likelihood of Lu Changsheng leaving our Lu Family is currently not high.”

Lu Yuanding began to speak.

“I have heard that Lu Changsheng has only one hobby, which is marrying and having children.”

“Not satisfied with marrying nine commoner women from our Lu Family, he even brought back three women from the secular world to be his wives and concubines, one of whom possesses a Spiritual Root.”

“It seems that Lu Changsheng knows he has no hope in cultivation, so he pins his hopes on the next generation, hoping to father several children with Spiritual Roots.”

“By good chance, my young granddaughter, Miaoyi, is twenty this year, she’s sensible and understanding, and also has an Eighth Grade Spiritual Root. I am willing to marry this granddaughter to Lu Changsheng.”

“In this way, Lu Changsheng would also truly become our Lu Family’s son-in-law.”

“When the time comes, let my young granddaughter bear several children with Spiritual Roots for Lu Changsheng, and he will be completely tied to our Lu Family.”

“Plus, as Lu Changsheng has the ‘Lu’ surname, the children he fathers will fit in well with our Lu Family, becoming part of the Lu Family Disciples!”

At this moment, an old man with white hair and a youthful face began to speak.

He was the Fifth Elder of the Lu Family, a Wine Master, in charge of the Lu Family’s Spiritual Wine business.

As these words were spoken, the expressions of the various elders and clan seniors shifted subtly.

Sitting in the seat of honor, Lu Yuanding felt a stirring in his heart upon hearing these words.

He had quite a few children.

But only three of them possessed a Spiritual Root.

His eldest daughter, Lu Miaoge, was the one who gave him the least trouble.

She was not only understanding but also diligent in cultivation and talented in Talisman Making.

However, his second daughter, Lu Miaohuan, was a source of concern for him.

Although she possessed a Sixth Grade Spiritual Root, she was rather frivolous and did not take cultivation seriously.

Furthermore, since he became the Patriarch of the Lu Family, he had been somewhat neglectful in disciplining his children, leading to his daughter’s somewhat arrogant and willful character.

Within the Lu Family, it was still acceptable, given his status as her father.

But this arrogance borne from never having experienced hardship could lead to significant loss if she were to marry and he was no longer around.

And if she did suffer a loss, it would likely be a considerable one.

Now, hearing the words of the Fifth Elder, he suddenly conceived an idea.

Why not marry his daughter, Lu Miaohuan, to Lu Changsheng?

Through several encounters, as well as the assessments by Uncle Fu and Lu Bo, he also felt Lu Changsheng was quite a decent person.

Not only did he show exceptional talent in the area of Talisman Making, but he was also honest and steady.

Though he had a fondness for women, resulting in many wives and children, he at least had not neglected his legitimate duties in Talisman Making.

Moreover, according to the information he had, Lu Changsheng was very good to his wives and children, showing great concern for them regularly.

With these considerations, and knowing that Lu Changsheng came from a commoner’s background and now that his secular family would likely have little to do with him, settling down at Qingzhu Mountain and becoming half a member of the Lu Family, he wasn’t worried about his daughter suffering any disadvantage after marrying.

This thought solidified, and the more Lu Yuanding thought about it, the more feasible it seemed.

He felt that Lu Changsheng would be a fine son-in-law.

“With Lu Changsheng possessing such a talent for Talisman Making, it must not be wasted; he should be properly nurtured,” he mused.

“I am also willing to marry my granddaughter, Miaoyun, to Lu Changsheng, and at the same time, instruct him in Talisman, ensuring he is wholly devoted to our Lu Family, adding a Second Grade Talisman Master to our family.”

At this point, a woman who appeared to be in her thirties or forties spoke out.

She was the Fourth Elder of the Lu Family, a Top-Level First Grade Talisman Master, in charge of the Lu Family’s Talismans.

“I also have a granddaughter.”

Another old woman with gray hair spoke up.

Following the Fifth Elder’s remarks, one elder and clan senior after another expressed their willingness to marry their descendants with Spiritual Roots to Lu Changsheng.

Although the Lu Family was a singular family unit, they were still individuals with their own interests to consider.

To the elders and clan seniors, someone like Lu Changsheng, who was half a part of the Lu Family and had shown such talent in Talisman Making, was naturally seen as a prized catch.

They were very willing to marry off their descendants with Spiritual Roots to Lu Changsheng.

Because this meant effectively tying Lu Changsheng, a future Second Rank Talisman Master, to their own branch of the family.

Even if Lu Changsheng failed to become a Second Rank Talisman Master, escaping the status of a Top-Level First Grade Talisman Master would be unlikely.

No matter what, it was a no-lose situation.

Lu Yuanding, watching the continuous chirpings of the elders and clan seniors, also cleared his throat slightly and said, “I think Miaohuan is also around the right age and would be quite a good match with Lu Changsheng.”