19: Chapter 19: How come it's this lecherous scoundrel?

The next day, at White Bird Market.

"Have you heard? Ye's Talisman Shop has top-grade Talismans for sale today!"

"What? Top-grade Talismans? Really? Aren't those things only found in large markets or Immortal Cities?"

"It's absolutely true!"

"Let's go, let's go! Hurry and take a look! Even if we can't afford it, it's worth it just to see!"

The news spread throughout the market as if it had grown wings.

In front of Ye's Talisman Shop, it was unprecedentedly lively.

The crowd was several times larger than usual, and many Loose Cultivators at the Late Stage of Qi Refining, rarely seen nearby, had come upon hearing the news.

After all, this was equivalent to a strike from a Cultivator at the Perfection of Qi Refining.

In this region where those at Foundation Establishment are considered Old Ancestors, it could be said that having a top-grade Talisman might not mean you can walk sideways, but it is enough to save your life.

Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, the top-grade Talismans were already gone.

Because only one could be sold per day, going to the highest bidder.

It wasn't that Ye Changge wanted to engage in some kind of hunger marketing; it was just that he could only draw at most two a day.

He sold one and kept one for self-defense.

Even so, the nearby Family units all noticed that the Ye Family had produced a Genius in the way of Talismans.

On this day, Ye Changge was concentrating on drawing Talismans in his quiet room when the apprentice downstairs came up on tiptoes and whispered outside the door:

"Shopkeeper, someone says they want to see you."

Ye Changge didn't even lift his head, the spiritual light flowing at the tip of his brush: "Not seeing anyone, not seeing anyone, I'm busy."

"It's... the Second Young Miss of the Lu Family."

"*Cough cough.*"

Ye Changge's wrist paused, but then he steadied it: "Let her in."

The apprentice scratched his head and went down in response.

Before long, light footsteps came from the stairs. Lu Shiqing pushed the door open and entered.

The Family had heard that top-grade Talismans were flowing out of Ye's Talisman Shop. Since she happened to be at White Bird Market, they had her come to negotiate. After all, top-grade Talismans were excellent, whether used for core disciples to save their lives or for talented disciples in the Family to study.

But she had been camping here for several days and couldn't snatch one at all. So she thought about using the Lu Family's name to come directly and negotiate with this "Master Ye."

After pushing the door open, she saw a somewhat dashing and handsome face.

Hmm? Why does he look a bit familiar...

Lu Shiqing froze for a moment, then her pupils dilated slightly.

Isn't this the lecher from a year ago who opened his mouth and wanted to "buy her"!

A year had passed, how did he... look even more handsome?

In fact, this was indeed the case. Now, Ye Changge's "Jade Purity Beauty Cultivation Art" had been Cultivated to the fifth level, which could be considered a Minor Achievement.

It wouldn't make people lose their souls at first sight, but it had cultivated the "Moon-like Radiance" temperament from the Cultivation Technique. Paired with that impeccable face, it was indeed easy for people to feel good will at first sight and want to get close.

How is it really him!

It was a coincidence; when Ye Changge was in the market, she wasn't, and when she was, Ye Changge had returned to Biluo Lake.

Therefore, she had no idea that this Ye Family Genius Talisman Master who had recently become famous was that very "lecher" from back then!

Ye Changge didn't pay attention to her right away either, still lowering his eyes and moving his brush, focusing on outlining the Talisman patterns.

Although he carried the "many children, many blessings system," he couldn't just take every woman he saw.

If their personality was bad or their intentions were impure, no matter how good their Spiritual Root was, he wouldn't bring them home.

A harmonious harem was the way for long-term development.

Lu Shiqing stood at the door, feeling somewhat awkward; going in wasn't right, and retreating wasn't either.

The speech she had originally prepared was thrown into disarray the moment she recognized Ye Changge.

A moment later, Ye Changge finished the last stroke, the spiritual light on the Talisman paper flashed and then returned to calm.

Only then did he put down his Talisman brush, look up at the door, and say calmly: "Young Miss Lu Shiqing, long time no see."

Lu Shiqing had been left hanging by him for so long that she was initially a bit angry, but thinking of the purpose of her trip, she forced herself to endure it.

She pursed her lips and said somewhat awkwardly: "You... are Ye Changge?"

"Hmm, indeed." Ye Changge stood up and casually tucked the newly drawn top-grade Talisman into his sleeve: "What is the matter?"

Lu Shiqing briefly explained her purpose, trying to keep her tone as calm as possible, but her eyes were evasive.

While she spoke, her fingers were unconsciously pinching her sleeve, and her toes were turned slightly inward.

In this state, where was the shadow of that arrogant Second Young Miss who used to prop up her black-stockinged legs? She was actually quite well-behaved.

After listening, Ye Changge pretended to ponder and rubbed his chin.

"Oh? You want to pre-order some top-grade Talismans from me..." He drew out his tone, "*Hiss*, that's a bit difficult."

"After all, I only draw one of these a day. If I reserve it for you alone, wouldn't that break the rules?"

Seeing this, Lu Shiqing took a deep breath, her tone becoming more sincere: "Fellow Daoist Ye, as for that day... my attitude was bad, I apologize to you."

"But the Lu Family and the Ye Family have always been on good terms, and I am here representing the Family this time. I hope you can consider it."

After speaking, seeing that Ye Changge still showed no sign of reaction, she felt a pang in her heart and turned to leave.

Ye Changge watched her slightly tense back.

'*Sigh*, I'm just soft-hearted. I can't stand seeing a girl humble herself before me and still come away with nothing.'

He stood up and called out.

Lu Shiqing's footsteps paused, and she turned back.

The distance between the two closed, and a refined, faint fragrance drifted into Ye Changge's nose.

It was like an orchid but not an orchid, like a plum blossom but not a plum blossom—clean and delicate.

A trace of curiosity couldn't help but cross his mind: How come the fragrance on every girl is different?

Even his nine wives at home didn't have overlapping scents. They clearly all used the same bathing products...

Suppressing his stray thoughts, Ye Changge said seriously: "I agree to this matter."

Lu Shiqing's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"However," Ye Changge changed the subject, leaning closer, almost able to see her slightly trembling eyelashes, "Young Miss Lu Shiqing, how should you repay me?"

The joy that had just welled up in Lu Shiqing instantly froze.

"You, you... what kind of repayment do you want?"

She had heard from her maid that the "big customer" who had gotten into a dispute with her that day ran to Baifang Tower all day long, specifically choosing to buy maids with Spiritual Roots.

But before she came, she had no idea that person was Ye Changge!

If she had known... if she had known, she wouldn't have worn this outfit today!

She subconsciously shrank back, raising her hand to vaguely cover her chest, her tone laced with a bit of panic: "Fellow Daoist Ye, you, you must consider the consequences of your actions!"

Seeing her looking as if she were facing a formidable enemy, Ye Changge finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Knowing that if he teased her any more she would really get anxious, he stopped while ahead, stepped back half a step, and waved his hand: "What are you thinking about?"

"I just wanted to say, if Young Miss Lu sees any maids with clean backgrounds and decent Spiritual Roots at Baifang Tower in the future, just keep an eye out for me and recommend a few."

Lu Shiqing froze for a moment, then realized she had been played!

Her pretty face turned red, and she glared at Ye Changge in shame and anger, squeezing a cold huff through her teeth: "Understood!"

After speaking, she turned and left, her steps hurried and fast.

"Still has such an explosive temper, but it's actually quite cute. Sooner or later, I'll bring you home and have you obediently bear me children."