23: Chapter 23 Reveals Second-Tier Talismans, Concubine-Taking Ceremony!

Li Yuanhao's face turned green.

In the end, amidst the humiliation that made Li Yuanhao almost grind his teeth to pieces, the two were thoroughly fleeced by Ye Changge.

Ye Changge had a bountiful harvest: several high-quality foundation establishment spiritual items, plus over five thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

When Li Yuanhao and Li Xuanfeng arrived, they were arrogant and conceited; when they left, their faces were ashen, looking as ugly as if they had eaten excrement, and they fled by riding their escape light without even looking back.

Watching the two figures fleeing in such a sorry state, a thunderous cheer erupted within Biluo Lake!

"Brother Ye Changge is mighty!"

"So satisfying! Let's see if they dare to be arrogant again!"

Ye Kaishan and Luo Yuehua flew over immediately, surrounding Ye Changge and Little Gold.

"Son, where... where did this eagle come from?"

Ye Kaishan looked at the majestic Little Gold, his eyes almost popping out.

Ye Changge chuckled and stroked Little Gold's feathers. "I picked it up while I was out. Seeing it was pitiful, I brought it back. I didn't expect it to be quite powerful."

Luo Yuehua: "..."

Ye Kaishan: "..."

Picked it up? Why didn't you pick up a Golden Core Old Ancestor and bring it home!

At this moment, Old Ancestor Ye Fan also flew over, staring intently at Ye Changge: "Ye Changge, that Talisman of yours just now..."

Ye Changge scratched his head, looking embarrassed: "Reporting to Old Ancestor, your grandson has gained some insights into the Dao of Talismans recently. Occasionally... I can draw one or two second-rank Low Grade Talismans."

Occasionally? One or two? Old Ancestor Ye Fan took a deep breath. How old is Ye Changge anyway?

This cannot be described as a Genius; he is simply a Prodigy!

Then, feeling greatly relieved, he laughed up at the sky. "Hahaha! Good! Good! Heaven will not destroy my Family! Ye Changge, you are truly the Qilin of my Family!"

He looked at Ye Changge with bright eyes: "From today on, Family resources will be tilted towards you! Whatever you need, just ask! The Family will support you with all its might!"

Hearing this, Ye Changge's eyes lit up. After pondering for a moment, he said somewhat embarrassedly: "Old Ancestor, Father, your grandson really does have one matter..."

Ye Kaishan looked at his son's familiar, slightly shy expression, and his heart skipped a beat for no reason, giving him a bad premonition.

The next day. The news that the two Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Li Family suffered a setback at the Ye Family, and were counter-extorted by Ye Changge using a second-rank talisman while he rode a Second-tier Demonic Beast, spread like it had wings to all the nearby Families.

Following that, the Ye Family announced that they would hold a "Second-Rank Talisman Master Ceremony" for Ye Changge!

The nearby Families, especially those who were usually suppressed by the Li Family to the point of being unable to breathe, were all invigorated and delighted upon hearing this.

"The Ye Family has produced a true Dragon!"

"To be a Second-Rank Talisman Master at such a young age, and to have a Second-tier spirit bird submit to him... This child's future is limitless!"

"Hurry and prepare congratulatory gifts! We must befriend this Master Ye!"

"I heard this Master Ye has no other hobbies, he just likes women and children... Hmm, call the eligible, outstanding-looking women in the clan, and let's go together!"

"Take my granddaughter! She is the most beautiful one in our Family's generation!"

For a time, undercurrents surged among the nearby Families, and many people began to consider intermarriage to build connections.

On the day of the ceremony, Biluo Lake was decorated with lanterns and colored banners; guests gathered, and it was exceptionally lively.

"Old Ancestor of the Song Family from Centipede Ridge has arrived!!!"

"Old Ancestor of the Lu Family from Qingmao Mountain has arrived!!!"

"Old Ancestor Hua Teng of the Ma Family from King's Canyon has arrived!!!"

Foundation Establishment Cultivators, who were rarely seen before, came in several numbers today. There were even more than a dozen Old Ancestors from Qi Refining Families.

Ye Changge had dressed up specially today. Wearing a sky-blue dharma robe embroidered with silver threads, it accentuated his jade-like face and upright posture. Standing in the main seat, he was truly "A person like jade on the road, a Young Master without peer in the world".

Those Foundation Establishment Cultivators were also very polite to him, after all, a Second-Rank Talisman Master held a prestigious status, not to mention he was so young and had huge potential.

The Old Ancestors of the Qi Refining Families were even more respectful, greeting him almost with the etiquette of a Junior. Ye Changge returned the greetings one by one, graceful and dashing, making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

Then, everyone noticed that behind many Old Ancestors, there were one or several young women dressed in festive attire and beautiful in appearance.

Before these women came, most were nervous or even very unwilling. But upon seeing Ye Changge himself at this moment, their eyes went straight, their cheeks flushed red, and their hearts thumped like little deer.

"Heavens... Young Master Ye is actually so handsome..."

"The Old Ancestor did not deceive me!"

"My sister didn't come, she will definitely regret it to death!"

Ye Changge swept his gaze over them, feeling secretly pleased, though he remained gentle on the surface. For the women "sent" by each Family, he did not refuse. As long as their background was clean, their appearance was proper, and they had Spiritual Roots, he smiled and accepted them all, taking them as concubines.

But seeing this, those Qi Refining Old Ancestors were not angry at all; instead, they were overjoyed—they had climbed to a high branch!

At this moment, an old man with a peaceful expression stepped forward, "Hahaha, Young Friend Ye is truly a talent, his Dao of Talismans is heaven-reaching, his future achievements will be limitless!"

Ancestor Lu smiled until his teeth were hidden. Old Ancestor Ye Fan introduced from the side: "Ye Changge, this is Ancestor Lu of the Lu Family from Qingmao Mountain, and he is a Family friend of our Ye Family."

Ye Changge cupped his hands: "So it is Ancestor Lu, I have long heard of you."

Ancestor Lu smiled and stepped aside, revealing a beautiful figure: "This is my granddaughter, Lu Shiqing. She has often talked about you in front of me, admiring your talent and character for a long time!"

Following behind Ancestor Lu was none other than Lu Shiqing! Today, she had shed her usual attire that accentuated her figure and changed into a gorgeous and dignified embroidered long dress. Her hair was coiled high, adorned with pearls and emeralds, lacking a bit of her usual willfulness, but possessing more dignity and noble air.

Being said so in public by her own Old Ancestor, Lu Shiqing's pretty face instantly turned red. She was so shy that she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into, and subconsciously reached out to gently tug at the Old Ancestor's sleeve from behind.

Who admires him! This lecher!

The crowd below saw this and began to whisper.

"The Lu Family has really gone all out this time, even sending out their direct-line second Young Miss?"

"Normal, who doesn't know that the Lu Family and the Ye Family have always had a good relationship? This is adding kinship to kinship!"

"The second Young Miss of the Lu Family is also a famous beauty, and her Aptitude is good. Matching her with Master Ye is indeed a match made in heaven."

Ye Changge looked at Lu Shiqing's cute appearance, both shy and annoyed, yet forced to maintain dignity. He found it funny but kept a straight face. He stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Ancestor Lu and Lu Shiqing, and said loudly: "To be honest, Ye Changge has also admired Miss Lu Shiqing for a long time. Today, taking advantage of this auspicious occasion, Ye Changge is thick-skinned enough to earnestly request Ancestor Lu to grant his blessing. I am willing to take Miss Lu Shiqing as my wife, and I will never fail her in this life!"

Directly take her as a wife! Not a concubine! A low gasp erupted from the crowd.

Those women who had just been taken as concubines could not help but show envy in their eyes, but they also knew that the other party was a direct-line daughter of a Foundation Establishment Family, and her status was different from theirs.

Hearing that this Young Master Ye likes children, if I try hard to have children... maybe I can gain his favor!