"The Taixuan Sect examination is now concluded. All disciples who passed the test can follow me back to the sect!"
At the gates of the Taixuan Sect in the Jing Kingdom, the Assessment Elder spoke calmly, casting a spell to summon a giant flying ark treasure that hovered in the air.
A young man watched enviously as people continuously boarded the flying ark, following the Assessment Elder swiftly into the sky, feeling a sense of melancholy in his heart.
This young man was named Qin Changqing. Just moments ago, he had been ruthlessly eliminated from the Immortal Sect Examination due to his poor aptitude.
"What a disgrace, bringing shame to the ranks of those who have transmigrated."
***
A month ago, Qin Changqing had transmigrated to this world, only to discover that it was the legendary world of cultivation. He happened to encounter the Taixuan Sect, one of the top ten cultivation sects in the Jing Kingdom, recruiting disciples, and he immediately went to apply.
Originally, he thought that as a transmigrator, a chosen one, entering a cultivation sect would be a breeze. Unexpectedly, although he possessed the aptitude for cultivation, it was merely a low-grade spirit root, far below the Taixuan Sect's recruitment requirements.
***
"The Taixuan Sect's recruitment standards are too high. At least a mid-grade spirit root is needed. Why don't we try joining a cultivation family instead?"
"Joining a cultivation family means losing your freedom. To put it bluntly, it's becoming a live-in son-in-law, having children for their family. It's simply an insult to me!"
"As long as I can cultivate, what's a little insult? You have to look at it from another angle; it's just having a child. We don't lose anything, and those cultivation families don't treat us badly. They not only provide a spirit vein dojo but also give us cultivation techniques. If we endure and work hard, there's a chance for success..."
The discussions among the rejected candidates caught Qin Changqing's attention.
A cultivation family? A live-in son-in-law?
Qin Changqing's eyes slowly brightened. With a spirit root, he was unwilling to remain a mere mortal. If there was any chance, he wanted to pursue immortality!
A live-in son-in-law it is!
Besides, it's not all bad.
At least he wouldn't need a dowry to marry many wives, which was quite delightful.
A wish unfulfilled in his previous life could be realized here!
Qin Changqing immediately made up his mind and headed towards the gathering place of the cultivation families.
***
On the vast platform of the side peak, numerous cultivation families were gathered, each marked with prominent spirit talisman symbols on their respective territories.
After careful observation, Qin Changqing finally approached the family with the flashing "Qin" character spirit talisman.
After the test, Qin Wenbo, the Qin Family's reception steward, said indifferently, "Since you've decided to join our Qin Family, you are now a cultivator of the Qin Family. We will provide a spirit vein dojo and cultivation techniques, and your duty is to give us descendants. You must have at least ten children, and if any of your offspring are found to have spirit root aptitude, the family will reward you!"
Qin Changqing nodded, having mentally prepared for this long ago, with no objections.
As the sun set behind the western hills, the giant Dharma bell in front of the Taixuan Sect tolled, announcing the end of the examination. The cultivation families on the platform also retrieved their spirit talismans and left with the cultivators they had recruited.
Qin Wenbo also took the ten or so guest elders he had recruited and flew away on a magical artifact.
***
Xianyang Mountain, Qin Family.
Qin Changqing and the dozen or so new recruits sat in the hall.
Before long, Qin Wenbo entered with dozens of young women, saying:"You may choose one among them as your principal wife.
Jia Qiang, this is your wife, Qin Rongrong. She possesses a low-grade spirit root. I hope you won't disappoint the Qin Family!"
Qin Wenbo singled out a charming woman and pointed her out to one of the recruits.
The young man who was pointed out was overjoyed, a look of pride on his face, nodding repeatedly, "Rest assured, Steward, I will do my best!"
Everyone couldn't help but show envious expressions, Qin Changqing included.
Who wouldn't want to marry a woman with spirit root aptitude?
A quick look at will leave you more fulfilled.
To have offspring with spirit roots, if one party has a spirit root, the chances increase significantly. If both have spirit roots, the chances are even higher.
Jia Qiang was the only one among the recruits with mid-grade spirit root aptitude, so the Qin Family valued him highly, even arranging a woman with a spirit root for him.
Next, it was Qin Changqing and the others' turn to choose. Qin Changqing wasn't familiar with these women, so he could only rely on his instincts.
He chose a gentle and graceful woman named Qin Weiwei.
***
That night, the Qin Family was brightly lit, hosting a wedding for everyone. With so many people getting married at once, it was a grand event, filled with laughter and congratulations.
Drunk, Qin Changqing returned to his room.
He saw Qin Weiwei sitting quietly at the bedside, hands folded.
His drunkenness cleared a bit... He hadn't expected to marry a beautiful wife so soon after arriving, having been a wanderer in his previous life.
Qin Changqing lifted the red veil and smiled, "My lady, it's late."
Qin Weiwei bit her lip lightly and softly replied.
The candlelight went out, and soon the room was filled with suppressed cries of pain, as the night of passion unfolded.
***
Half an hour later, in the darkness, Qin Changqing suddenly widened his eyes and stopped his actions.
A mechanical prompt echoed in his mind.
[Descendant Enhancement System activated]
[Host: Qin Changqing]
[Age: Twenty]
[Aptitude: Low-grade Spirit Root]
[Current Lifespan: 70]
[Detected that the host is conceiving offspring, partner is a mortal body, consuming 10 years of lifespan, enhancement seed, can produce offspring with high-grade spirit root]
Qin Changqing was overjoyed, indeed a chosen one, the system had arrived.
But upon understanding the system's function, his face turned dark.
Damn, what's the use of only enhancing seeds! And it consumes my lifespan, isn't this a scam!
He immediately wanted to refuse, but there was no option to refuse in the system!
It forcibly deducted lifespan for enhancement!
Qin Changqing was on the verge of tears.
Does this mean that every time he has intercourse, his lifespan will be deducted for seed enhancement? Qin Changqing considered running away, wondering if he should escape.
At this rate, not only would he fail to achieve immortality, but he might also die on the path of producing heirs.
"Husband, what's wrong?"
After the rain of passion, Qin Weiwei, who had tasted the forbidden fruit for the first time, was a bit clingy, lying on Qin Changqing's chest with a flushed face.
"Nothing." Qin Changqing's mind was in chaos, so he could only softly comfort her, and the two gradually fell asleep.
With a nervous heart, the next day, during intercourse, Qin Changqing did not receive another system prompt, indicating that after conception, the system wouldn't interfere.
Thankfully, he could still manage to have a few more children!
***
Soon, half a month passed, and during this time, the Qin Family indeed kept their promise, providing a cultivation technique from the Qin Family, officially setting Qin Changqing on the path of cultivation.
One day, while the two were having lunch, Qin Weiwei suddenly felt unwell, covering her mouth and running out to retch. Qin Changqing was worried and quickly sought someone to check on her.
After a careful pulse examination, the doctor smiled and congratulated, "Congratulations, Brother Qin, your wife is pregnant!"
Although Qin Changqing had anticipated it, knowing he was about to become a father still brought a smile to his face.
Qin Weiwei also wore a happy smile, not only because having offspring would elevate her family's status, but also because of the joy of becoming a mother.
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