Yingying had learned her lesson this time. She quickly took out a charcoal pencil and a piece of paper she had hidden. Spreading them out, she scribbled a line of words.
"The Hundred Lineages were formed by the disciples of the destroyed Noble Families or Noble Families whose bloodlines were gradually disappearing. There were even demons and monsters who joined them. They were unwilling to let their bloodlines weaken, so they established organizations similar to human sects. They had their own rules and traditions. To counter the might of the Nine Great Families of the Central Plains, they formed the Hundred Lineages Alliance. "
When Lu Sheng finished reading, she put down the paper. Using some unknown method, she erased the handwriting and scribbled again.
"Most Noble Families create their own cultivation formulas for their Divine Weapons and Devil Blades. Even if outsiders learn these formulas, they will only bring harm to their cultivation. But the Hundred Lineages are different. They have their own system. It's said that they can impart formulas that can be used by most bloodlines. Of course, the power is much weaker. "
"I see … isn't this a sect of supernatural powers?" Lu Sheng suddenly understood.
Yingying quickly wrote again.
"Not a sect. They are more relaxed and open than a sect. I've been there before. It's more of an exchange atmosphere."
"You've been there too. Then why didn't you and Hongfang Bai join one of the Hundred Lineages? Don't you need formulas? "Lu Sheng asked, puzzled.
"Sister once killed the elders of the Hundred Lineages and stole their formulas …" Yingying said sadly.
Understanding dawned on Lu Sheng. No wonder … perhaps Hongfang Bai had obtained that Minor Calligraphy Mantra by killing someone and robbing him.
'The question now is whether I should accept Shangyang Jiuli's recommendation to go to the Central Plains and enter the Hundred Lineages to cultivate. Logically speaking, entering the Hundred Lineages and obtaining a formula should be the dream of ordinary disciples … 'Lu Sheng hesitated.
"Sect Master, are you hesitating about Chen Yunxi?" Yingying quickly wrote another line.
"Yes. She's already engaged. It's time to take her in." Lu Sheng nodded.
"Then take her in. But giving her the position of the principal wife is a little too much for someone of your status," Yingying wrote.
"You know about this?" Lu Sheng was surprised.
"These contents are in my memories," Yingying wrote seriously. It seemed like she might have had an extraordinary experience before she became a freak.
That was true. Freaks were considered the elites among ghosts. Ordinary ghosts needed a lot of resentment to form, but freaks might need harsher conditions.
"I'm planning to bring Yunxi along. If we're going to get married, as for my wife …" Lu Sheng paused. "Yunxi has treated me with sincerity, so I'll treat her as my wife."
Anyway, he didn't need any political marriage or anything like that.
Yingying did not reply and continued to fold the clothes. This was Lu Sheng's decision. She had no reason to interfere or suggest anything.
Lu Sheng thought about it.
He quickly wrote a reply, put it into the copper tube, and tied it to the Snake-Headed Crow. Then, he fed it some water and tossed it lightly.
The crow immediately flew out and soared into the sky, disappearing into the heavy snow in just a few moments.
Lu Sheng looked in the direction where the strange bird left.
"How could I let go of such a good chance so easily? I've long since wanted to experience the Central Plains. The Nine Great Families and the Hundred Lineages of the Central Plains … "This was an excellent opportunity to fully understand the Noble Families and their bloodlines. If his identity was exposed in the future, it would be difficult to find such an opportunity again.
"I'm leaving anyway. Why don't I let Yunxi go to the Central Plains with me? Besides, I still have to settle the Lu Family in the Northern Lands, and Martial League has to deal with the aftermath. And the precious medicine on that map … and Three Sacred Gates … "A series of problems had yet to be resolved.
Lu Sheng planned to find out when the Hundred Lineages Meet would be held so that he could make arrangements for the Northern Lands.
Soon, five days after Shangyang Jiuli's letter, a second letter arrived.
When he received the letter, Lu Sheng was in the study of the Crimson Whale, reviewing the snow disaster statistics that had just been sent to him.
This time, Shangyang Jiuli's reply said that the Hundred Lineages Meet would be held three months later. There was still plenty of time. This time, Lu Sheng did not hesitate and replied decisively that he would attend.
After releasing the strange bird, he immediately arranged for his men to begin preparations for the wedding.
…
Mountain-Edge City, Chen Family.
Chen Yunxi held the letter she had just received in her hands. On it was written the arrangements for the engagement between Chen Family's Chen Yunxi and Lu Family's Lu Sheng.
This was something her father had handed to her immediately after returning from outside. He had said that she should look at the arrangements so that she would not be flustered.
But what Chen Yunxi did not expect was that Lu Sheng was still willing to take her as his official wife.
"Little Yu, invite Father over," Chen Yunxi was unusually calm in the face of this arrangement. Although she was overjoyed, she also knew that this official wife identity would be a huge problem.
Servant Little Yu left quickly and returned to the courtyard with Chen Daozao.
"Father," Chen Yunxi bowed slightly. "Regarding the official wife identity arranged by the higher-ups, I disagree."
Chen Daozao had initially put on an amiable and benevolent face, thinking that there was something about his daughter that she did not understand and had called him over to clarify her doubts.
He didn't expect Chen Yunxi's first words to give him a fright.
"You …? What did you say?! " Chen Daozao's expression darkened and he pursed his lips. His smile disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
"I said, I can't be the official wife …" Chen Yunxi answered seriously.
"Nonsense!!" Chen Daozao cut her off abruptly. "Do you know what you're saying? The official wife! That's the highest status in the family's backyard! And you're saying that you can't be? You can't be the official wife, do you want to be a concubine?! "He was so angry that he shouted loudly.
"With Lu Sheng's current status, if I were to be the official wife, my Lu Family would definitely be oppressed in the dark in the future. Lu Sheng can't possibly only have me as his wife and concubine. His current status means that any wife or concubine he marries in the future will most likely come from a stronger background than my family. I can't keep using up Lu Sheng's affection for me to maintain my status as the official wife's eldest sister. That's not a long-term solution. Instead of that, I might as well take a step back and be the second wife. Give up this most expensive position. "Chen Yunxi seemed to have understood everything long ago.
Chen Daozao was speechless.
Indeed, the difference in strength and background between the Chen and Lu Families was too great. A merchant like the Chen Family would probably be a big shot in a small border city. After all, those places were far away from the Emperor. Their strength depended on the private soldiers they raised.
But in a place like Mountain-Edge City, where experts were as common as the clouds, the private soldiers that money could raise were of little use.
This was an important city of the imperial court, where the Office of Intelligence was located. The imperial court's control was far greater than that of other places.
No matter how much money was piled up, it could never produce a Spirit Focus expert. Even an Intent Proficiency expert would struggle. Strength Proficiency, on the other hand, was much easier.
Chen Daozao himself had used his money to produce quite a number of Strength Proficiency experts. His luck was good, and he even invested in a few ordinary Intent Proficiency experts. But that was all.
In Mountain-Edge City, ordinary Intent Proficiency experts were at most elites. Only the Spirit Focus experts of the various sects could be considered the upper echelons.
Even if they were able to cultivate strong Intent Proficiency experts, they would be lured away in no time and become guests of the various factions.
To the sects ruled by Spirit Focus experts, or even the more powerful Noble Families behind them, a merchant family, no matter how rich, was but a sturdy pig for meat.
"You … are right …" Chen Daozao's expression changed for a long time. Many thoughts ran through his mind, and he finally understood that his daughter was indeed more far-sighted than he was.
Second-wife was indeed a very accurate and suitable position. She would not waste their affection and take the initiative to give in. Moreover, she could make Lu Sheng feel indebted and take the initiative to compensate him.
And a second-wife would not be as lowly as a concubine and be oppressed by the main wife.
"Let's do as you say," Chen Daozao finally agreed to his daughter's decision with much difficulty.
"Daddy is wise. You should know that Lu Sheng now has too many rich and powerful families trying to curry favor with him. Even the Prefectural Magistrate of the city once made a slip of the tongue after drinking and jokingly said that he wanted to matchmake Lu Sheng. You should know that the Prefectural Magistrate knows about me and Lu Sheng, yet he still said that. " Chen Yunxi had not been idling around during this period of time. As the future wife of the Sect Master of the Number One Sect in the Northern Lands, she had to bear immense pressure.
With such a position and status, a single misstep could lead to a chain reaction.
Her every word and action would be amplified and spread.
Even if Lu Sheng could protect her from harm and even suppress the rumors, she was a strong-willed girl. But she was a strong girl and did not want to be like this.
"Not only that, I want to learn martial arts too!" Chen Yunxi added at the end.
"Ah?" Chen Daozao's eyes widened.
…
In the study of the Crimson Whale.
"Second-wife?" Lu Sheng clutched the letter from Chen Yunxi in his hand, a look of surprise on his face.
But after a moment's thought, he understood Chen Yunxi's intelligence.
"Fine. You go make the arrangements, "he looked at an old woman before him.
This was also a Divine Prime expert who had just come over from Martial League.
The old woman's surname was Sun, and her name was Ming Zhen. Her nickname was Thousand Hands Flying Rainbow, and she was a renowned master of hidden weapons. At the same time, when she was young, she was also known as a warm-hearted matchmaker.
"Don't worry, Sect Master. I'll make sure this matter is done beautifully so that Miss Chen Yunxi can marry us happily," Sun Mingzhen said with a smile, leaning on her walking stick.
"I'd originally planned to give her the title of official wife, but now that I think about it, Yunxi's choice is the most suitable. Let's go with her plan. As for the banquet, I'll leave it to you. Don't tire yourself out, "Lu Sheng said in a low voice.
"Understood, understood!" Sun Mingzhen chuckled and excused herself.
Jade Lotus and Ouyang Qi were waiting outside.
"Reporting to Sect Master, we've found Senior Zhao Jiaojiao!" Jade Lotus's first words made Lu Sheng raise his eyebrows.
"Speak." He looked at Jade Lotus intently.
"External Affairs Zhao was found this morning, lying heavily injured in the snow. There are a hundred and twenty-eight beast bite wounds on her body. She's unconscious due to excessive blood loss. The apothecary has prescribed medicine for her and she's now resting, "Jade Lotus introduced.
"Heavily injured?" Lu Sheng was taken aback. He knew how powerful Zhao Jiaojiao was. Divine Prime had improved rapidly after he planted Yin Crane Web in her. In a few more years, she would be able to break through the Divine Prime realm and reach a new realm.
"Bring me to her," he said in a low voice.
"Yes!"
Jade Lotus led Lu Sheng to the lower deck of the Crimson Whale, towards the belly of the ship. That was Crimson Whale Sect's living quarters, where many sect members and expert Elders resided.
The few of them hurried to a cabin that smelled of medicine.
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