Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 5: Becoming a Father!

A half-month had slipped by.

“You truly are something else, Lu Changsheng. Not only did you take three brides from our Lu family, but you’ve actually managed to get Lanshu pregnant in just fifteen days!”

“The Lu family has always maintained a clear system of rewards and punishments. Since you have done well, we will certainly not treat you poorly. Here is your prize!”

“A flying sword, categorized as a low-grade magical weapon!”

“A set of green bamboo robes!”

“A bottle containing Yellow Dragon Pills!”

“One hundred catties of spiritual rice!”

Within the main hall of the Green Bamboo Manor, Lu Yuanding addressed Lu Changsheng.

It had been exactly two weeks since Lu Changsheng’s wedding ceremony.

Having realized that his personal cultivation progress was stagnant, Lu Changsheng had essentially abandoned practice over the last half-month, dedicating every ounce of his stamina to the task of procreation.

His persistence, however, had borne fruit.

Of his three wives, it was confirmed that Lu Lanshu had conceived.

Lu Changsheng was filled with immense joy at the news. Regardless of whether he considered his current life or his previous one, this was his debut as a father.

Even though the circumstances of this child's birth were heavily tied to practical benefits, the happiness he felt was entirely sincere.

The moment the news reached him, he had already selected names for his offspring. If the child was a boy, he would be called Pingan; if a girl, she would be named Xile.

These choices represented his simple hope for his children to enjoy lives of peace and happiness.

When the Patriarch of the Lu family, Lu Yuanding, received the report, he visited Qingzhu Villa personally to praise Lu Changsheng and bestow these generous gifts.

The low-grade magical weapon carried a value of fifty spirit stones.

The set of robes was worth thirty spirit stones.

The hundred catties of spiritual rice were valued at ten spirit stones.

The bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills also cost ten spirit stones.

In total, the resources granted to him were worth a full hundred spirit stones.

When the other immortal seedlings learned of this bounty, their eyes burned with envy.

Their standard monthly allowance from the Lu family consisted of a mere two spirit stones and ten catties of spiritual rice. The reward Lu Changsheng had just secured was nearly equal to three years of their total allocation.

Simply by being the first to produce an heir, he had obtained three years' worth of resources in an instant.

This realization caused many to grit their teeth in sheer jealousy.

“I am grateful to the Patriarch!”

Lu Changsheng was equally thrilled as he offered his respectful thanks.

He hadn't anticipated such a massive windfall just for being the quickest to conceive.

However, he was well aware that Lu Yuanding was using him as a public example to spur the others into working harder at having children.

“Haha, this is your earned reward. The Lu family never neglects those who contribute.”

“Whenever a child is born, the family will provide rewards.”

“And if anyone is the first to father a child possessing spiritual roots, the Patriarch will grant even more magnificent prizes!”

Lu Yuanding announced this while sweeping his gaze across the gathered crowd.

These words energized everyone, filling their minds with the desire to rush home and produce heirs.

Even Li Feiyu felt a flicker of interest.

However, as time passed and others eventually had children, their rewards were limited to a single bottle of Yellow Dragon Pills and ten catties of spiritual rice.

Nothing could compare to the initial grand reward Lu Changsheng had received.

Another month went by, and Lu Qinger, Lu Changsheng’s second wife, was also confirmed to be pregnant.

No extra rewards were provided by the family for this second pregnancy.

If the Lu family gave out massive prizes for every single child, their treasury would likely be drained in no time.

Then, after roughly another two weeks, his third wife, Lu Zier, was also found to be with child.

In just over two months since joining the family, Lu Changsheng had successfully impregnated all three of his wives. The other immortal seedlings were left speechless, wondering if this man had completely abandoned the Dao to focus solely on breeding.

Beyond his own tireless efforts, Lu Changsheng had also tracked ovulation cycles and utilized the fertility tonics provided by the Lu family to ensure the highest chance of success.

To put it simply, Lu Changsheng had truly exerted himself to the limit.

Once all three wives were expecting, Lu Changsheng finally shifted his focus back toward his cultivation.

Because his wives were pregnant, Uncle Fu assigned two maids to manage Lu Changsheng’s household affairs.

Both maids possessed fair skin, lovely faces, and excellent figures. It was obvious at first glance that they weren't sent merely for cleaning and cooking.

Clearly, the Lu family viewed him as a highly efficient producer of offspring and had sent them to further his ‘breeding’ efforts.

Lu Changsheng did not immediately act upon his thoughts regarding the maids.

While he desired more children, such matters could not be forced all at once. A steady, gradual approach was the superior path.

Pushing himself too hard every day was beginning to take a physical toll.

Before he began his journey in cultivation, frequent exertion only left him feeling tired.

Now that he was a cultivator, however, Lu Changsheng could clearly feel his vital essence being drained. This not only took a toll on his body but also hindered his cultivation progress, necessitating recovery time.

This was precisely why other immortals were hesitant to have children so aggressively.

It was a path that could potentially ruin one’s future prospects.

In a flash, six months had passed.

“At last, I have broken through to the first level of Qi refining!”

Inside his cultivation chamber, Lu Changsheng—clad in his green robes—opened his eyes and let out a long breath, his expression radiant with joy.

Nearly ten months had passed since his arrival at the Lu family.

He had finally mastered the art of drawing spiritual energy into his body, reaching the first stage of the Qi refining realm.

He was now officially a cultivator!

While his progress wasn't exceptionally fast, it wasn't slow either.

After all, a significant portion of his early time with the Lu family had been spent on family expansion.

The Qi refining realm consisted of nine levels, with the first three being relatively straightforward. As long as a person remained dedicated, reaching them was almost guaranteed.

Lu Changsheng’s ability to advance at this pace was largely due to the Yellow Dragon Pills, which had saved him several months of tedious meditation.

Without them, he estimated it would have taken another two or three months to reach this milestone.

This experience reinforced his understanding of how vital wealth and resources were to the path of immortality.

During the past half-year, he hadn't ignored his other duties while cultivating.

He had taken the two maids provided by Uncle Fu as concubines, and both had successfully conceived.

In response, Uncle Fu had sent another two beautiful maids to his residence.

Furthermore, he was rewarded for his productivity, with his monthly stipend increased to three spirit stones and twenty catties of spiritual rice.

“Lanshu should be giving birth very soon, shouldn't she?”

Lu Changsheng rose and straightened his green bamboo robe.

Though it wasn't a powerful magical treasure, the garment was remarkable. It adjusted its size automatically to fit him perfectly, resisted heat and cold, and never collected dust.

After ending his seclusion, Lu Changsheng spent time with his wives and visited Li Feiyu’s home to catch up with his old friend.

Of all the immortal seedlings who had come to the Lu family, Li Feiyu was the only one he truly associated with.

This was partially because they had known each other from the start, but also because Li Feiyu had saved his life during the journey to Qingzhu Mountain. 

Through their long acquaintance, Lu Changsheng had learned that despite Li Feiyu’s stoic nature, he was a kind-hearted man and a loyal friend.

Two weeks later.

“Try to stay calm. Your wife is staying here at Qingzhu Mountain Villa. Residents here are sustained by spiritual energy and possess strong bodies. There won't be any danger during the birth.”

“Besides, there are cultivators present to assist with the delivery, so you can rest easy.”

Standing outside the room, Lu Changsheng listened to Lu Lanshu’s cries from within, his hands clenching and unclenching nervously while Li Feiyu offered words of comfort.

“I’m not worried; I’m just overwhelmed with excitement.”

Lu Changsheng replied, taking a deep breath.

However, his restless eyes and wandering focus betrayed his attempt to appear composed.

“Have you picked out a name for the little one yet?”

Li Feiyu inquired.

Even though the child would officially belong to the Lu family, the father still held the privilege of naming them.

As for the family name, Lu Changsheng already shared the Lu surname, so that was not an issue.

“I’ve already decided. A boy will be Pingan, and a girl will be Xile,” Lu Changsheng answered distractedly, his mind clearly elsewhere.

Before long, the sharp, clear cry of a newborn echoed from the room, causing Lu Changsheng to jump.

At that exact moment, an unexpected system notification rang out in his mind.

【Congratulations to the host on the birth of your first descendant! You have earned one lottery attempt!】

“What? A lottery?”

Lu Changsheng was momentarily dazed by the sudden notification.

He quickly realized that this was an achievement reward from the system for fathering a child.

He had no way to view these hidden achievements beforehand; he had to discover them through his own actions.

Pushing the lottery to the back of his mind for now, Lu Changsheng turned his anxious gaze toward the delivery room.

Moments later, the door swung open.

A woman emerged, carrying a baby wrapped in a blanket—a red, wrinkled little thing.

“Congratulations, Young Master! It’s a boy!”

Lu Changsheng reached out to take the infant. Looking down at the wrinkled, rosy face and those bright eyes, a genuine smile spread across his face.

“From this day forward, your name shall be Lu Pingan.”

“My son!”