Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 475: Chapter 267: Qin Mengxuan: Since We’re Already Here...

For her clan’s sake, she grew impatient and wanted to make the first move, so she carefully arranged for a group of her clan’s women to come and serve Ling Changqing.

When Qin Mengxuan learned of her "best friend’s" plan, she was furious. In response, she immediately arranged for a group of Female Cultivators from Lu Hua Palace to come over, including her four Direct Disciples—all of them Saintesses anointed by the Sect.

In any case, when it came to this matter, Lu Hua Palace absolutely could not lose to the Liu Ying Clan, not even by the slightest margin.

However many people Liu Ying Ziyi arranged for Ling Changqing, Qin Mengxuan would arrange the same number. The two sides had to be equal.

So, this time, Liu Ying Ziyi and Qin Mengxuan had each brought fourteen Female Cultivators. All were heaven’s favored daughters of world-toppling beauty, and all had Cultivation at the Nascent Soul Level.

"You two... are you blatantly trying to put me on the spot?"

Ling Changqing said helplessly.

He truly hadn’t expected the two women to pull a stunt like this. No wonder Ling Qiyue, Tang Qiu Yao, and the others were feeling resentful.

Liu Ying Ziyi blinked her beautiful eyes and said apologetically, "Those two have their names on the marriage contract. They would have had to come serve you sooner or later, so I just brought them along."

"As for the other twelve women from my clan, they’re meant to be your personal bodyguards. Husband, you’re always traveling abroad. I’m just worried about your safety, you know?"

"Mhm, Sister Ziying is right. Husband, you can’t have too little protection, so I arranged for some guards for you as well."

Qin Mengxuan nodded in agreement.

"Even so, this is far too many. Aren’t you making things difficult for me?"

Ling Changqing said, frowning.

Once these Nascent Soul Female Cultivators entered the household, the impact on the dynamics of his harem would be immense.

With them around, Ling Qiyue and the others would be under immense pressure, and their relationships with Ling Changqing would inevitably be affected.

Qin Mengxuan slid her voluptuous, enchanting body closer, hugging him and pleading in a low voice:

"But... they’ve already come all this way. We can’t just send them back now, can we? For your safety, Husband, it’s best to let them all stay."

They had all seen Ling Changqing’s face and learned the location of Li Long Continent within the Chixue Sea Region—both were top secrets that could not be revealed.

So, regardless of what Ling Changqing thought, these women could not be allowed to simply leave.

"Husband..."

Liu Ying Meng Luan and Liu Ying Bingchan sidled up to him, their enchanting, jade-like arms coiling around him like snakes from either side, their expressions utterly pitiful.

"Fine. Husband, don’t trouble yourself over it anymore. If they are to stay, then let them stay!"

Ling Qiyue finally said.

"Then thank you so much for your understanding, Sister!"

Liu Ying Ziyi beamed upon hearing this.

She understood Ling Qiyue’s place in Ling Changqing’s heart. As long as the Female Patriarch gave her approval, the matter was essentially settled.

Qin Mengxuan’s approach was even more direct. "As your younger sister, I’ve brought a batch of Cultivation Resources that should help with the clan’s development. Sister, if you face any difficulties in the future, just say the word!"

As she spoke, she took out a Top-grade Treasure-Level Storage Bracelet and pressed it into Ling Qiyue’s hand.

Liu Ying Ziyi followed suit, also producing a Storage Ring that shimmered with spiritual light and pressing it into Ling Qiyue’s hand.

Ling Qiyue watched with some amusement as the two powerful leaders fawned over her, even calling themselves her "younger sisters." Shaking her head, she said:

"They can join the household, but this is the last time. Don’t let it happen again. Otherwise, Husband will get genuinely angry. You two can’t keep making these decisions on your own!"

"Yes, we understand."

The two women nodded vigorously, making a solemn promise.

Ling Changqing sighed. "Fine. Since you’re all here... from now on, you will all engage in Cultivation in Seclusion within the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land. You must not be seen by any outsiders."

"Also, in all aspects of your daily lives and conduct, you are to obey Sister Yue. No defiance will be tolerated. Do you understand?"

’The position of mistress of the harem had to be Ling Qiyue’s. No matter what kind of woman joined them, that point was non-negotiable.’

A weight lifted from her heart, Liu Ying Meng Luan was now in an excellent mood. She shot him a flirtatious glance and said in a coquettish voice:

"As long as we sisters can be by your side, Husband, we’ll do anything you ask!"

"In that case, Husband, why don’t you go ahead and sign the marriage contract? That way, they’ll be utterly devoted to you from now on."

Liu Ying Ziyi struck while the iron was hot, immediately taking out the prepared Jade Scroll and saying with a captivating smile.

The marriage contract Ling Changqing had signed last time actually had limited binding power, so Liu Ying Ziyi felt it was necessary for him to sign another one.

Ling Changqing nodded. Since he had already given his word, there was no need to dawdle.

The names of all fourteen Female Cultivators, including Liu Ying Meng Luan and Liu Ying Bingchan, were listed within the Jade Scroll. It awaited only Ling Changqing’s signature to become official.

"By the way, what about your other sisters? How are they now?"

As Ling Changqing accepted the Jade Scroll, a thought occurred to him, and he turned to ask Liu Ying Bingchan.

Although he had been somewhat forced into it at the time, the marriage contract he signed had listed the names of forty-nine women from the Liu Ying Clan.

Liu Ying Bingchan’s beautiful face flushed as she said softly, "They are all currently in Cultivation in Seclusion within the clan, enjoying the treatment of Legitimate Daughters. They are being well-fed and cared for, just waiting for the right time to come and serve you."

The main issue was the sheer number of them. Furthermore, with spies from various powers watching both openly and in the shadows, Liu Ying Ziyi hadn’t dared to risk bringing them all.

Otherwise, if they had all vanished at once, it wouldn’t take long for outside powers to catch wind of it. Then, everyone would realize the Liu Ying Clan had established a connection with Ling Changqing.

"Alright, that’s a good arrangement."