36: Master's Arrangement

In the main building of Shouchun Garden, Lin Zhishou was leisurely sipping tea, while beside him sat a stunningly beautiful woman with bright eyes and white teeth.

The woman wore a gorgeous and exquisite pale purple dress, and her delicate, lovely face held a trace of displeasure.

"Grandfather, why do you want me to marry a Matrilocal Son-in-law?"

She stared at Lin Zhishou, her voice filled with anger.

The woman was named Lin Siqi, and she was Lin Zhishou's granddaughter.

Unlike Lin Nian, who was from a branch Family, she was a direct descendant of Lin Zhishou and the only junior among them to possess a Six-Rank Spiritual Root.

That was why she could express her dissatisfaction in front of him.

"Siqi, Zhou Luo is not a Matrilocal Son-in-law; he is a member of the Family now," Lin Zhishou said, putting down his teacup.

"So what? How is a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root good enough for me? Furthermore, he has already married so many women," Lin Siqi said aloud.

"Although he has a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, his talent for Alchemy is high. In just two years, he is already close to becoming a Medium Grade First-Order Alchemist."

"Look at your cousin; he has been with me for so long, and he is still just a beginner."

"In the future, Zhou Luo might even become a Second-Order Alchemist. You won't be wronged by being with him."

"Don't look at how many wives and concubines he has now; they can't compare to you. As long as you marry him, you will definitely be the primary wife. What are you worried about?"

Lin Zhishou persuaded.

Hearing that Zhou Luo might become a Second-Order Alchemist, a flash of surprise crossed Lin Siqi's beautiful eyes.

Although she was not an Alchemist, she knew what a Second-Order Alchemist meant.

Looking across all the Immortal Families, a Second-Order Alchemist was an unreachable existence. Once achieved, they would certainly be prioritized and cared for by the Family.

Even if they went to the outside world, no matter where they went, they would be treated as honored guests.

Although Zhou Luo only had a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, his status as a Second-Order Alchemist alone was enough to make Cultivators in the Foundation Establishment Realm put aside their pride and treat him with courtesy.

"Can he really become a Second-Order Alchemist?" Lin Siqi asked uncertainly.

Lin Zhishou smiled slightly: "My judgment of people is not bad. As long as he is given enough time, the second order is inevitable. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken him as my Disciple directly."

Speaking of this, Lin Zhishou couldn't help but think of his previous conversation with the Family Head.

At that time, the Family Head Lin Tianxiong wanted Zhou Luo to stay by his side as an apprentice, but through their time together and his performance at the Spirit Pill Gathering, Lin Zhishou increasingly felt that Zhou Luo had limitless potential, which was why he accepted him without any reservations.

Hearing his grandfather's definitive words, Lin Siqi's heart wavered slightly.

She understood very well.

Although she had a Six-Rank Spiritual Root, she would eventually have to marry.

If she married a Second-Order Alchemist, perhaps it would be a good choice.

Moreover, she realized that this was not just her grandfather's arrangement; it was also the Family's arrangement.

Seeing his granddaughter silent, Lin Zhishou said earnestly: "I called you here today to let you meet him. If you get along, then be together. If you really don't get along, I won't force you."

After all, this was his favorite granddaughter. If it weren't for the Family Head's instructions, he would rather she focus on her cultivation.

"Mm," Lin Siqi responded.

Just then, Zhou Luo walked into the hall.

Upon entering, he saw Lin Siqi, paused for a moment, and then bowed to Lin Zhishou: "Master."

"Sit," Lin Zhishou said.

After seeing Zhou Luo sit down, Lin Zhishou introduced his granddaughter.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo couldn't help but examine the woman in front of him.

Her appearance and temperament were both excellent. Although she was not as good as the Fifth Miss he had seen earlier, she was on par with his own wives and concubines.

"I brought you here today to let you get to know each other. I am still busy with Alchemy, so you two can chat slowly."

After a brief introduction, Lin Zhishou found an excuse to give them time alone.

Zhou Luo realized that this Master was likely trying to set him up on a blind date.

That was fine.

Anyway, his wives and concubines had all conceived recently.

Marrying another one would greatly increase the probability of conception and give him more chances for lucky draws.

After Lin Zhishou left, Zhou Luo nodded and greeted: "Miss Siqi, hello."

Lin Siqi did not respond, only staring at him quietly with her beautiful eyes.

To be honest, this was her first time seeing Zhou Luo.

Although she occasionally heard things about him, she was not very interested in this Matrilocal Son-in-law.

But seeing him today, she found that this guy's appearance was actually not bad, much better than she had imagined. What she noticed most was his eyes, which were like stars—clear and bright, as if they could see through a person's heart.

For a moment, Lin Siqi, who had originally been somewhat repulsed by him, suddenly felt that marrying him might not be unacceptable.

Seeing that the other party didn't speak, Zhou Luo muttered to himself.

Could it be that she was an ice mountain?

After a long while, Lin Siqi finally spoke, asking very directly: "Do you like me?"

Such straightforward words made Zhou Luo feel a bit surprised.

He couldn't help but think of the scene when he first met Lin Qinghan.

Could it be that the women of the Lin Family were all this bold and uninhibited?

Didn't she need to lay some groundwork?

But he still said with a sincere expression: "Miss Siqi has an outstanding bearing; I don't think there is anyone who wouldn't like you."

Hearing this, Lin Siqi smiled faintly, very satisfied with the answer.

Her smile made their subsequent conversation much more relaxed.

Lin Siqi was not a cold person; she had only acted so coldly because of her prejudice against Zhou Luo.

After a good start, she began to talk more.

Outside the hall, Lin Zhishou had not left.

He eavesdropped on their conversation, a smile appearing on his aged face.

It seemed that his granddaughter was very satisfied.

Through the conversation, Zhou Luo also gradually learned more about his Master's granddaughter.

What caught his attention most was that she actually had a Six-Rank Spiritual Root.

If he could unite with her, perhaps he could produce offspring with higher Aptitude.

With this thought in mind, he became even more attentive to Lin Siqi.

However, when they talked about their views on marriage, Lin Siqi expressed herself very firmly.

"If I marry, I must be the primary wife. And I don't want the other party to take more wives or concubines in the future..."

Listening to that series of demands.

Zhou Luo's heart sank.

If he had previously had expectations because of her Six-Rank Spiritual Root, this statement completely extinguished all of them.

Can't take more wives or concubines?

Then how am I supposed to achieve longevity?

Even if these requirements seemed reasonable, for Zhou Luo, they were absolutely unacceptable.

So Zhou Luo smiled and said: "Miss Siqi is right. Someone as beautiful as you should indeed find a devoted husband."

"Unlike me, I am a vulgar person. If I could, I would hope to marry more wives and concubines."

Because Lin Siqi was talking about her views on marriage, although these words were implying something to Zhou Luo, they weren't stated explicitly.

So Zhou Luo simply pretended not to understand and deliberately stated his own views.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the little face that had been full of anticipation and imagination immediately turned cold.

She frowned and stared at Zhou Luo, saying coldly: "What do you mean by that?"