He had spent all his cultivation resources on his wives, concubines, and children. So, under the transmission of such news, many forces and small families began to harbor thoughts. They contemplated marrying off their daughters to forge a connection with Talisman Master Lu. After all, if their daughters or descendants could bear Talisman Master Lu several children of exceptional talent, it would be akin to making the acquaintance of a Second Grade Talisman Master. At the moment, Lu Changsheng was sitting on the high platform of the great hall with the Lu Family Ancestor, Lu Yuanzhong, accepting congratulations from others. Only when Foundation Establishment Ancestors came forward did he and Lu Yuanzhong go up to greet them, exchanging pleasantries. At other times, there was no need for the two of them to welcome the guests. After all, the status of a Second Grade Talisman Master barely qualified him to mingle with Foundation Establishment Cultivators as equals. Or, to put it another way, Foundation Establishment Cultivators were also willing to show a Second Grade Talisman Master some respect. "That is Lu Changsheng, I heard he started as a son-in-law taken into the Lu Family." "Tsk tsk tsk, from a son-in-law to showing such astonishing talent in the Talisman Path, achieving such success." "The Lu Family really got lucky, picking up a son-in-law who turned out to have such a gift for the Talisman Path." "I heard the man has only a Lower Grade Spiritual Root; otherwise, with such a talent for the Talisman Path, breaking through to Foundation Establishment, I’m afraid his future would be boundless." Many looked up at Lu Changsheng on the high platform with eyes filled with envy and jealousy. After all, for many small families or minor forces’ Cultivators, life was incredibly tough. Seeing someone like Lu Changsheng, who came from a humble background but turned his fate around with talent, they felt admiration, and at the same time, envy and resentment. "Is that Master Lu?" "Such a handsome and unearthly man exists in this world!" "With such peerless looks and being a Second Grade Talisman Master, he’s truly both talented and handsome!" Some of the young ladies and women, having been briefed by their families, couldn’t help but be attracted from afar upon seeing Lu Changsheng. Since today was the celebration for Lu Changsheng, Lu Miaoyun and Lu Miaohuan also dressed up beautifully for him. Their hair, neatly tied with a green jade crown, looked gentle and refined. They donned wide-sleeved robes of green jade color, with a golden jade belt embroidered with golden silk at the waist. On the left side of the jade belt hung an exquisitely patterned jade pendant, and they wore celestial blue boots with cloud patterns embroidered on them. The overall look was opulent yet understated, and as they moved, the spiritual light embroidery flowed through their garments, making the already handsome Lu Changsheng even more dashing and otherworldly. "If one could marry such Master Lu, it would be quite good." "My sister was unwilling to come before; if she saw Master Lu, she would surely regret it." "Master Lu is so handsome; he must be a very good person." Some young ladies initially resisted their families’ arrangements, but upon seeing the handsome figure of Lu Changsheng, suddenly they were much less resistant. They felt that even becoming a concubine of such a Master Lu would be quite nice. "The Marquis of Ruyi Prefecture has arrived!" Following the announcer’s call, a dignified man in his fifties and a middle-aged man in his thirties entered the Lu Family villa. Upon seeing Lu Changsheng, they immediately offered congratulations: "Congratulations to Master Lu on his success in the Talisman Path!" "Ancestor, this is Hong Yi, a secular friend of mine." Lu Changsheng introduced Hong Yi to Lu Yuanzhong with a nod toward the Marquis of Ruyi. "Very good, since he is a friend of Changsheng, he shall henceforth be a friend of Qingzhu Mountain as well." Lu Yuanzhong smiled and nodded, showing great respect. "Greetings to Lu Ancestor!" Ruyi Prefecture’s lord and Hong Yi were both flattered and surprised. After all, Foundation Establishment Ancestors were usually lofty figures whom they could hardly ever meet. They hadn’t expected that Lu Changsheng, now a Second Grade Talisman Master, would still give them face and even introduce them to a Foundation Establishment Ancestor. Their hearts throbbed with excitement and elation. "Uncle Hong, Brother Hong, please take a seat," Lu Changsheng didn’t stand on ceremony and invited the two to sit. Some guests, upon seeing Lu Changsheng personally receiving the lord of Ruyi Prefecture and Hong Yi, were both surprised and intrigued. They couldn’t help but step forward to talk and get acquainted with the lord and Hong Yi. As time passed, more and more guests arrived. The Lu Family Estate was extraordinarily lively with over a hundred tables for the banquet. Lu Changsheng passed the time drinking and chatting with guests, along with Lu Yuanzhong. "Master Lu, this is my great-granddaughter, Zheng Yongwan. She has long admired Master Lu...," At this moment, the Zheng Family Ancestor introduced a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl to Lu Changsheng. The girl called Zheng Yongwan immediately blushed with bashfulness and shyly lowered her head. She hadn’t expected her own ancestor to bring up such a matter in front of such a large public gathering. "Er...." Lu Changsheng was somewhat flummoxed by the Zheng Family Ancestor’s behavior. He mused that he was just a Second Grade Talisman Master. Was it really necessary for a Foundation Establishment Ancestor to personally offer him a young woman? However, he also immediately realized that the Zheng Family Ancestor’s life wasn’t long for this world, and his family lacked a successor. Although they were seeking support from the Yu Family, they knew the Yu’s support was unreliable. So, this Zheng Family Ancestor was also placing a bet on him, or rather, on the Lu Family. He glanced at the girl named Zheng Yongwan. At seventeen or eighteen, she possessed a cultivation of Qi Refinement Level Five. For her age and cultivation, she likely had a decent Spiritual Root, perhaps a Middle Grade Spiritual Root. But specifically, without direct contact and examination, Lu Changsheng couldn’t just tell. Regardless, he had no interest. After all, if he were to choose a young woman, he’d prefer someone without much of a background or entanglements. A girl like the one offered by the Zheng Family Ancestor not only came with family ties but could even affect the relationship between the Lu and Zheng families. "Master Lu, this is my niece, Bai Feifei. I’ve heard that Master Lu lacks someone to attend to his daily needs; Feifei has fallen in love with Master Lu at first sight..." Just then, the Bai Family Head, noting the Zheng Family Ancestor’s move, immediately stepped forward with a gentle and beautiful young girl and said. He had initially planned to wait until the celebration was almost over to find an opportunity to speak to Lu Changsheng about this. But he had not anticipated the Zheng Family Ancestor, a Foundation Establishment Ancestor himself, to do such a thing. Thus, he didn’t want to wait any longer and promptly brought his niece forward. "Master Lu, my daughter also fell in love with Master Lu at first sight and wishes to serve the Master." "Master Lu, my niece is all alone in this world, and upon seeing Master Lu today, she has fallen in love and wishes to attend to you, pour your tea, warm your bed..." Seeing this, a few others standing nearby stepped up with their accompanying young women, speaking out one after another.