Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2: Fifty childrens in twenty years? I choose to be a son-in-law!
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“Wait, seeking a son-in-law?”
“Are you offering spiritual veins and cultivation secrets?”
The crowd of rejected candidates at the mountain's base immediately became restless upon hearing the man in the green robe.
Lu Changsheng also felt a stir of interest at these words.
After weighing his options, he realized that aligning himself with a cultivation force was likely his best path forward given his current circumstances.
As for the status of a son-in-law, it didn't bother him much.
The path of Cultivation is never a simple journey.
Nevertheless, he stayed quiet, choosing to observe for a moment first.
After all, miracles rarely fall from the sky without a price.
He lacked information regarding the Lu family of Qingzhu Mountain.
He couldn't be sure if this recruitment was a genuine opportunity or some kind of trap.
“Senior, may I ask if there are specific requirements to become your son-in-law?”
“I was under the impression that established families like yours rarely allow those with foreign bloodlines to cultivate their arts, correct?”
A voice rose from the crowd to question him.
Among those who failed the sect entrance exam were many children of wealthy clans and even descendants of casual cultivators who possessed some knowledge of the cultivation world.
“Haha, since you’ve asked, I won’t hide the truth. I will be blunt,” Lu laughed.
“A few years ago, the Lu family suffered significant losses among our kin, leading to a drought of new talent. Thus, I am making an exception to bring in fresh blood through these son-in-laws.”
“Regarding the requirements…”
“You must produce fifty descendants within a twenty-year period. The mission is deemed a success if at least one child possesses mid-level spiritual roots, or if three have low-level spiritual roots.”
“Throughout this time, the Lu family will provide you with access to spiritual veins and cultivation techniques, along with a monthly stipend of cultivation resources.”
The green-robed man scanned the assembly, his refined features calm as he explained the terms.
However, a wave of skepticism hit the crowd once the conditions were revealed. It sounded less like they were recruiting son-in-laws and more like they were looking for breeding stock!
Everyone knew that carnal pursuits could heavily drain a person's vitality and essence.
This was especially true for those on the path of Cultivation.
Since these people had already been rejected by the Blue Cloud Sect, their potential was already capped. If they spent their days focused on such matters, their cultivation progress would surely stagnate.
Lu Changsheng’s lip twitched at the announcement.
Producing fifty children in twenty years sounded a bit extreme.
Even fathering one child every year wouldn't get a man to fifty in two decades.
It was clear the Lu family wasn't planning on one-to-one marriages.
Every son-in-law would likely be assigned three or four wives.
Did that sound like a bad deal?
After thinking it over, Lu Changsheng actually found the arrangement quite fitting for his needs.
He would gain a place to cultivate and a wife to help raise his offspring.
It was the ideal fix for the difficult early stages of his cultivation system.
Furthermore, the strictness of the conditions actually made Lu Changsheng feel more secure. Without such high demands, why would a cultivation family ever open their doors to those who had been discarded by the sects?
Standing nearby, Hong Yi noticed the spark of interest in Lu Changsheng’s eyes and spoke up.
“Lu Changsheng, I’ve heard of the Lu family from Qingzhu Mountain. They are a proper cultivation family led by a founding ancestor.”
“The man speaks the truth. They recently fought a major war with the Chen family of Hongye Valley over a spiritual stone mine, which cost them many of their young generation.”
“If you lack other paths, this might be a viable choice,” Hong Yi advised.
Previously, Hong Yi had been arrogant and dismissive toward Lu Changsheng, Han Lin, and Zhao Qingqing because of his noble status.
But now that Han Lin and Zhao Qingqing were part of the Blue Cloud Sect while he had been rejected, his pride had vanished, replaced by a sobering dose of reality.
He understood now that on the road of cultivation, the divide between high-born and low-born was not as insurmountable as he once imagined.
If Lu Changsheng entered a cultivation family, even with limited potential, he would gain connections and opportunities.
“I appreciate the advice, Brother Hong.”
With that, the last of Lu Changsheng’s hesitations evaporated.
Joining the Lu family as a son-in-law seemed like his best move for the present.
With his system, once he moved past the initial hurdle, he would surely soar like a bird in the sky!
Lu Changsheng immediately moved forward to sign up.
“Brother Lu, I’ll join you.”
Li Feiyu spoke then, looking as though he had just made a monumental decision.
“Brother Li, you’re joining the Lu family too?” Hong Yi was shocked by Li Feiyu's choice.
It made sense for Lu Changsheng, who came from a peasant background, to take this path.
But Li Feiyu was the young leader of the powerful Crimson Whale Gang. His prospects were already quite good. It was shocking to see him willing to become a son-in-law for another family.
“Life is but a hundred-year dream. If a chance for immortality appears, one cannot simply let it pass,” Li Feiyu replied solemnly.
He was well aware of his situation. While the Crimson Whale Gang was influential, his father didn't have total control.
The gang couldn't fund his expensive cultivation needs. If he went back, he would simply inherit the leadership and live out a mortal life.
However, knowing he possessed spiritual roots and the potential for immortality, he couldn't accept going back. He had seen his own father prostrate himself before a cultivator.
No matter one's social standing or martial skill, everyone was merely an ant in the eyes of a cultivator.
Even if the path was grueling, he wanted to chase even the smallest glimmer of hope!
At the very least, he wouldn't live with regret!
“Then I wish both Brother Li and Brother Lu a successful journey toward immortality. Should you ever need assistance, feel free to write to the Marquis Yi’s residence,” Hong Yi said, understanding their resolve and choosing not to argue.
As a nobleman, he had the wealth to continue his cultivation at home without needing to marry into another clan.
Shortly after, Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu approached the green-robed man to volunteer for the Lu family.
The man in green hesitated slightly when he learned Lu Changsheng only possessed a ninth-grade spiritual root. Better roots usually meant a higher chance of producing talented offspring.
However, seeing Lu Changsheng paired with Li Feiyu, who had a seventh-grade spiritual root, he eventually nodded.
“Are you certain? There is no turning back once we reach Qingzhu Mountain. A contract must be signed.”
“Fail to meet the terms within twenty years, and you will owe triple the resources consumed and serve the Lu family for a decade,” the man in green warned sternly.
“We have decided,” Lu Changsheng and Li Feiyu confirmed in unison.
In roughly thirty minutes, all twenty son-in-law positions were filled.
They were all young men from humble backgrounds, as the green-robed man intentionally avoided anyone with powerful ties.
“I am Lu Yuanding, the head of the Lu family. You may address me as Family Head. Now, follow me to Qingzhu Mountain.”
Lu Yuanding addressed the group.
He then produced a bag embroidered with golden patterns and opened it.
Beams of white light shot out, morphing into magnificent yellow steeds with golden manes and powerful legs.
“We’re riding horses?”
Many were taken aback by the sight of the animals.
The Blue Cloud Sect deacon had previously whisked people away on auspicious clouds with a mere wave of his sleeve.
Yet here they were, following Lu Yuanding on horseback?
Lu Changsheng also felt that riding a horse seemed a bit mundane for a cultivator.
“These are no mere horses; they are spirit horses bred by the Lu family, capable of covering a thousand miles in a single day. Even if you lack riding experience, you will have no trouble,” Lu Yuanding explained, noticing their crestfallen expressions.
He had little choice.
The Lu family was a minor clan.
While they owned a magic flying boat, it wasn't something to be used lightly.
As for carrying everyone himself, it was simply impossible.
With his cultivation only at the eighth level of Qi Refinement, he couldn't even fly long distances alone, much less transport a crowd.
For a group this size, horses were the most practical and efficient method.
Thus, Lu Changsheng and the others climbed onto the steeds and followed Lu Yuanding away.
Waiting at the base of the Blue Cloud Sect mountain were five other Lu family cultivators, ready to escort them and ensure their safe passage.