16: Chapter 16 A Body of Plants and Trees? Saving a Poor Girl

Ye Changge's eyes lit up instantly. Wasn't this tailor-made for him!

The many children, many blessings system, paired with the peach blossom luck gu worm. It was simply a match made in heaven!

He carefully took the gu worm out of the System space.

It was a pale pink little insect only the size of a rice grain. Its entire body was crystalline, emitting a faint, ethereal scent of peach blossoms.

"Little one, from now on, I'm counting on you to help me attract more peach blossoms."

Ye Changge chuckled softly and received the gu worm into his body.

The gu worm transformed into a streak of pink light, merging into his Sea of Consciousness, slowly blending with his spiritual power.

"I've stayed at home for so long, and my stock of Talismans is almost sold out. It's time to head back to the market."

He rubbed his chin, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

"It's the perfect opportunity to test the effects of this peach blossom luck gu worm. Let's see if it can bring me some 'good fortune'."

... A few months later.

During these past few months, Ye Changge had been diligently sowing seeds again, getting five more maidservants pregnant with his children.

On this day, Ye Changge stood in the courtyard, bidding farewell to his wives.

Ye Kaishan had arranged for Ye Changfeng to accompany him again this time.

Ye Changge did not decline; after all, the incident where he was intercepted and killed on the road last time was still fresh in his memory.

He knew that he had most likely been targeted by a nearby Family.

That was why he hadn't gone out for so long.

Now that he could draw First Grade High Grade Talismans, specifically the Thousand-Mile Escape Talisman, he finally dared to venture out.

After all, one must know when to be cautious. His Golden Finger became more powerful the further he progressed into the Late Stage.

He was definitely a Late Stage hero, so for the early stages... it was better to play it safe.

The two said goodbye to their Family and set off once again on the road to White Bird Market.

Perhaps their luck was just too good, but the entire journey was surprisingly calm and peaceful.

Forget about Bandit Cultivators, they didn't even see a single low-grade Yao Beast.

What made Ye Changge even more depressed was that, let alone a Fairy in distress, he hadn't even encountered a decent-looking mortal woman!

"Where is the promised peach blossom luck gu worm?"

Ye Changge muttered in his heart, "Is my method wrong, or did I use up all my peach blossom luck by marrying nine wives?"

That evening, as the sky began to darken, they found themselves in the middle of nowhere.

The two brothers sought out a dilapidated, abandoned mountain temple to rest for the night.

"Brother Changge, let's rest here for the night."

Ye Changfeng skillfully cleared a clean spot and started a fire.

Ye Changge nodded and sat down to warm himself by the fire.

Having grown accustomed to a life of luxury, used to having soft, fragrant bodies in his arms and sleeping with his little wives, now having to hold cold dry rations made it hard for him to fall asleep.

Out of boredom, he started chatting with this simple and sturdy cousin.

As they talked, the topic shifted to Cultivation.

Ye Changfeng followed the path of a Body Cultivator, possessing a body of copper skin and iron bones, with boundless strength.

Ye Changge's heart stirred, and he asked:

"Brother Changfeng, does this path of Body Refining require one to have a Spiritual Root?"

Ye Changfeng shook his head: "That's not the case. Body Cultivator entry requirements for Spiritual Roots are not high.

Those without Spiritual Roots can also temper their bodies through external martial arts and medicinal baths, it's just that progress is slower.

If one has a Spiritual Root, using Spiritual Qi for Body Tempering naturally yields twice the result with half the effort."

Hearing this, Ye Changge's eyes lit up!

If his children without Spiritual Roots had no hope of immortality in the future, sending them to practice Body Refining seemed like a good idea!

Once they achieved success in Body Refining, it would feedback to him, their old father...

Hehe, when the time came, the enemy would think he was a squishy mage, only for him to suddenly erupt and punch them into the ground! Just thinking about it was exciting!

Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

A cold wind swirled in.

An old man with graying hair and a hunched back walked in.

Behind him followed a young girl wearing coarse cloth clothes.

The girl kept her head down, her face obscured.

Her figure was slight, her steps somewhat stiff, like a lifeless puppet, silently following behind the old man.

Ye Changge habitually swept his gaze over them.

He mentally muttered: "Detect."

【Ding~ Target Spiritual Root detected: Seventh Grade! Wood Spirit Body (Low-grade Spirit Body)】

Seventh Grade Spiritual Root! And a Spirit Body?

Although he didn't know exactly what a "Wood Spirit Body" was useful for, anything with the word "Spirit Body" sounded extraordinary!

Ye Changge's heart was immediately ablaze.

His intuition told him that this was likely the peach blossom gu working its magic!

With such good Aptitude, he absolutely had to marry her and have children!

The old man walked not far from the campfire and coughed twice, his voice hoarse.

"Two Young Masters, in this desolate mountain wilderness, could you allow me and my poor granddaughter to borrow this place for the night?

We have been traveling to reach this point and truly have nowhere else to go."

Ye Changge almost wanted to agree immediately.

"Of course you ca..."

Before he could finish, the peach blossom gu in his Sea of Consciousness, which had always been quiet, suddenly palpitated without warning, conveying a vague feeling of vigilance.

Hm? Ye Changge felt a chill in his heart.

At the same time, Ye Changfeng, who had not spoken much, suddenly raised his head, his tiger-like eyes wide, staring fixedly at the old man's hand hidden under his gray robe, and shouted sharply: "Watch out!"

Before the words had faded, his sturdy figure had already sprung out like a cannonball, his fan-sized hand carrying a fierce gust of wind, striking directly at the old man's face!

"Bang!"

The old man fell heavily.

Several packets of medicinal powder fell from his sleeves.

"This is poison!"

Ye Changge had already been on guard when the peach blossom gu gave its warning.

At this moment, without hesitation, he flicked his finger, and a First Grade Medium Grade "Fire Bird Talisman" shot out, landing precisely on the old man.

"Boom!"

Flames rose up.

The old man didn't even have time to scream before he was reduced to ashes in the firelight.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye.

The young girl, who had been standing blankly to the side, seemed to have finally awakened from some kind of confinement.

She stared blankly at the ashes on the ground, then looked at Ye Changge and Ye Changfeng, her large, bewildered eyes quickly filling with tears.

"Wuu... wuwu..."

She first sobbed quietly, then it was as if a floodgate had been opened.

She hugged her knees and squatted on the ground, crying loudly, her slight shoulders trembling with each sob.

Ye Changfeng withdrew his hand and looked at Ye Changge, a slightly embarrassed expression appearing on his honest face.

He whispered, "Brother Changge, this... I'm not good at comforting girls, you should do it."

In his view, his cousin had a way with women.

This matter should naturally be handled by him.

Ye Changge took a deep breath, walked over to the girl, crouched down, and softened his voice as much as possible:

"Miss, it's alright now. That villain is dead; you are safe."

The girl's crying paused slightly, and she raised her tear-blurred face.

In the firelight, Ye Changge's face was exceptionally handsome, his skin like jade, and his eyes clear and gentle, looking at her intently.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but she seemed to see a slowly rotating phantom of a pink peach blossom in his eyes.

As the girl watched, somewhat uncontrollably, she suddenly threw herself into Ye Changge's arms, holding his waist tightly, burying her face in his chest, and cried even harder:

"Wuwuwu... thank you... thank you, Young Master... wuu..."

Soft, fragrant jade suddenly entered his embrace.

Waves of woody, fresh fragrance drifted over.

Ye Changge's body reacted instinctively.

While trying his best to restrain himself, he gently patted her back and said softly:

"Alright, alright, it's good to let it out. It's okay now."