Qin Fenglan pouted, "Dad, what do you mean by this? Are you so eager to send me away?"
Qin Zhengyang's expression softened as he tentatively asked, "It's not about sending you away, but there's something I want to consult you about... You know Qin Changqing, right?"
"Qin Changqing?" Qin Fenglan asked in confusion, "Of course, I know him. He's the live-in son-in-law our family recruited, and he's quite prolific, already having dozens of children!"
"Exactly!"
Qin Zhengyang smiled, "Qin Changqing is a rare young talent. Although his cultivation level isn't high, he's honest and kind-hearted. I've decided to betroth you to him."
"What?!" Qin Fenglan's eyes widened in refusal, "I won't marry him!"
Qin Zhengyang's face darkened slightly, "As your father, can't I decide your marriage according to parental orders and matchmaker's words?"
Qin Fenglan stomped her foot and huffed, "I've never interacted with him, nor do I know him. Besides, he already has so many wives and concubines, and you want me to marry him? I'm going to tell mom!"
Qin Zhengyang's expression twitched, and Qin Xiaohe quickly stepped forward to explain, "Miss, the head of the family has good intentions, considering the family's interests..."
With Qin Zhengyang's permission, Qin Xiaohe briefly explained the situation.
Qin Fenglan was shocked after hearing it, "All his children have high-grade spirit roots? How is that possible!"
"It's absolutely true!" Qin Xiaohe said, "We've already sent eight children to the Taixuan Sect."
Even so, Qin Fenglan still disagreed, shaking her head, "Dad, I don't mind sacrificing for the family, but this is too unbelievable. Unless it's proven that he can truly enhance the aptitude of his offspring, I won't marry him!"
Qin Zhengyang frowned, "How can we prove that?"
Qin Fenglan thought for a moment, "My personal maid, Xiaolan, has a low-grade spirit root. Why not let her marry him first? If their child also has a spirit root above high-grade, I'll marry him!"
Qin Zhengyang pondered for a moment and felt this was a more prudent approach. He didn't want to marry off his daughter so hastily, so he nodded, "Alright, let's do it this way. Second Elder, you handle this matter."
"Yes, head of the family!" Qin Xiaohe nodded in agreement.
Qin Zhengyang added, "Also, quickly purchase a set of spirit-testing stones to detect the aptitude of newborns. Six years is too long."
***
Qin Changqing took another concubine, this time Qin Xiaolan, the personal maid of the Qin family's eldest daughter. This news quickly spread throughout the family, leaving everyone shocked.
It wasn't just because Qin Xiaolan was Qin Fenglan's personal maid, but also because Qin Xiaolan was a cultivator with a low-grade spirit root.
"The head of the family actually allowed Sister Xiaolan to marry Qin Changqing?"
"What's there to be reluctant about? Qin Changqing has already given the Qin family three children with high-grade spirit roots. Marrying off a maid to win him over is nothing."
"This treatment is just like Jia Qiang's back in the day. It's truly enviable!"
At the banquet, everyone whispered and discussed, looking enviously at the spirited Qin Changqing.
Jia Qiang also had a complex expression. Back then, marrying Qin Rongrong had made him the center of attention. Now, Qin Changqing had also married a Qin family woman with a low-grade spirit root, and she was the personal maid of the eldest daughter!
He now only hoped that his son would have some cultivation aptitude. Otherwise, with just one son after all these years, he would never be able to hold his head high in the Qin family.
That night, Qin Changqing entered the bridal chamber. Having married so many wives, he was already well-versed in the process.
He understood the Qin family's intentions very well, but he didn't mind. After all, having children wasn't a problem for him as long as there were enough spirit stones.
The personal maid of the Qin family's eldest daughter naturally had exceptional beauty. As a cultivator with a spirit root, her skin was smoother and more delicate than other women, making Qin Changqing's heart flutter.
Soon, the red candles were extinguished, and a woman's low cries of pain echoed in the darkness.
[Detected that your partner has a low-grade spirit root. You have the following options:]
[1. Consume a ten-year lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with a high-grade spirit root.]
[2. Consume a hundred-year lifespan enhancement seed to give birth to a child with a supreme-grade spirit root.]
With ample lifespan at his disposal, Qin Changqing didn't hesitate to choose the second option.
***
Having married another, and a female cultivator at that, Qin Changqing's residence became much livelier. Get faster updates on g.com.
With Qin Changqing's children all having excellent talents, countless women in the Qin family had their eyes on him. Now, his wives and concubines were eager to cling to him at every opportunity.
"Husband, I made these snacks myself. Try them and see how they taste."
Qin Changqing stretched lazily, planning to go out and buy some materials to make new toys for the children. But before he could leave, Fourth Madam Qin Shiman stopped him, holding onto his arm and refusing to let him go.
Since the children were consecutively found to have spirit root aptitude, the wives realized Qin Changqing's unique ability in certain aspects. They all tried their best to keep him, with the simple goal of having him father more children with them.
Qin Changqing found this both amusing and exasperating. Fortunately, once conception was successful, no matter how many times they were intimate over the next year, the system wouldn't forcibly deduct lifespan enhancement seeds.
Otherwise, with the current enthusiasm of the wives, he would have been drained of his lifespan long ago.
"Madam's skills have improved!" Qin Changqing praised after tasting a piece of the snack.
Qin Shiman's eyes lit up, and she said sweetly, "In that case, why don't you stay with me tonight, my lord? I have many more skills to show you!"
Qin Changqing knew she was after this, and just as he was about to agree, Second Madam entered with a food box. Seeing Qin Shiman, her expression changed slightly before she smiled and said, "Sister, you're here too. What a coincidence. I made some wine and dishes. Care to join us?"
Qin Shiman pursed her lips, smiled, and said, "No, sister, you chat with the lord. I have something to attend to, so I'll leave first!"
Seeing Qin Shiman leave, Second Madam breathed a sigh of relief and took out the wine and dishes from the food box, offering the same excuse as Qin Shiman.
Qin Changqing was speechless.
Damn it, this is just the beginning, and there's already a hint of a harem rivalry. This can't go on; it must be stopped!
Qin Changqing ate the wine and dishes but didn't make any promises. Instead, he found an excuse to slip away.
Sure enough, not long after, several more wives came looking for him, their intentions clear.
Nowadays, this had almost become a hallmark of Qin Changqing's residence. Any wife without a pregnancy would come to check on him every few days, their attitudes much better than before.
***
Today was the day for testing spirit roots within the clan.
Early in the morning, Qin Rongrong took her son, Qin Qipeng, to line up, filled with anticipation for her son's aptitude.
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