309: Chapter 310 So many cultivation techniques!

"After all, if we want to grow and flourish, relying solely on having children ourselves is still too slow."

Lu Shiyin couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this, "So my husband also knows what 'slow' is? You've already fathered over thirty children in these past few years."

Ye Changge's face turned slightly red. He coughed lightly, pretending not to hear, and continued, "Besides, I still owe Yiyi and the others a wedding."

His tone suddenly softened, "When I first brought them into the Family, it was either done in haste or under poor conditions, without even a proper ceremony. Let's take advantage of this grand ceremony to make up for it."

Upon hearing this, a hint of emotion flashed in Lu Shiyin's eyes.

When Liu Yiyi entered the Family, they only bowed to Heaven and Earth; they didn't even hold a banquet.

Although Lu Shiqing was married formally, the Ye Family had just conquered Longmai Mountain at that time, and everything was waiting to be rebuilt, so the wedding was also held in haste.

And then there is Xiao Caiyue...

She signed a Spiritual Contract with her husband and became his Dao Companion, yet to this day, she still lacks a proper title. They only address each other as "sisters" in private, and outsiders have no idea that the Ye Family has such a matriarch.

"My husband is so thoughtful."

Lu Shiyin gently took his hand and said softly, "If Yiyi and the others find out, they will surely be very happy."

Ye Changge smiled and recalled another matter, "Right, there is one more thing that I need Sister Shiyin's help with."

"Please speak, Husband."

"I plan to promote all the maids in the Family to concubines."

Ye Changge's tone was calm, as if he were speaking of a trivial matter, "They have followed me and the Ye Family all these years, working tirelessly. Many have even borne my children. If they continue to carry the title of 'maid,' it would truly be unfair to them."

Lu Shiyin nodded gently upon hearing this.

She had anticipated this.

Most of the husband's maids had each borne him two children, and quite a few of them had Spiritual Roots. Although the grade of their Spiritual Roots was not high—mostly eighth or ninth grade—they were, after all, the Ye Family's Bloodline.

It really didn't sound good to keep calling them "maids."

"How does my husband plan to arrange this?" she asked.

"Concubines will be divided into nine ranks."

Ye Changge clearly had already considered this and said, "First rank is the highest, and ninth is the lowest. The treatment for each rank differs; from Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and Magical Artifacts to the courtyards they live in and the servants attending to them, everything will be allocated according to their rank."

"There are two main paths for promotion: first, making contributions to the Family, and second, bearing offspring. Especially the latter; the mother is honored through her child. The higher the child's Spiritual Root, the higher the mother's rank will be raised accordingly."

"As for the specific rank divisions and treatment standards..." He looked at Lu Shiyin, his tone gentle, "I will have to trouble Sister Shiyin to discuss and draft them with Yiyi, Shiqing, and Caiyue."

Lu Shiyin smiled gently upon hearing this, "Rest assured, Husband, leave this matter to me."

She sighed inwardly.

Her husband, although he always says he does things for the sake of "spreading branches and scattering leaves" and for "Family Legacy," always carries a touch of human warmth in his actions.

Giving the maids a title seems like a small matter, but it can put those women at ease and give their offspring a greater sense of belonging.

Such thoughtfulness is far superior to those so-called "strong ones" who only know how to take and discard others after use.

Ye Changge nodded, and then a flash of light flickered in his hand, manifesting several jade slips, which he handed over.

"Shiyin, these are some Cultivation Techniques I have obtained over the years. In a while, please place them into our library in Longmai Mountain."

His tone was casual, as if he were taking out nothing more than a few ordinary books.

Lu Shiyin took them and casually probed a jade slip with her Divine Sense; the next moment, her beautiful eyes widened suddenly.

"This is... Earth Rank High Grade?!"

She looked at Ye Changge in disbelief.

Ye Changge smiled and pointed to the jade slips in her hand, "That one is Earth Rank High Grade, the one beside it is Heaven Rank Low Grade, and there are a few Earth Rank Medium Grade and High Grade ones. The worst one is still Earth Rank Low Grade."

Lu Shiyin gasped.

"Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques!!"

Placed outside, those are treasures that could cause a small Family to fight to the death to possess! Even for her Lu Family, with a Legacy spanning hundreds of years, the strongest Cultivation Technique they possess is only Earth Rank Medium Grade, and it's an incomplete one at that!!

And her husband just casually took out a pile of them?!

She looked at these jade slips in her hand, feeling her hands trembling slightly.

Ye Changge found it amusing to see his little wife like this and reached out to gently rub the top of her head.

These Cultivation Techniques were all obtained from the decomposition of Divine Abilities given by the System, or "sponsored" by some "kind-hearted" Bandit Cultivators.

"Shiyin, these were all obtained by chance, and their grades are not low. Leaving them with me would just let them gather dust; it is better to put them in the library for the descendants of the Family."

He paused and continued, "From now on, these will be the Ye Family's foundational Cultivation Techniques."

"If any of the descendants have talent and Comprehension Ability, let them look at these Cultivation Techniques and choose one suitable for their cultivation. If their talent is average, they should just practice basic Cultivation Techniques. Greed leads to indigestion; building a solid Foundation is the right path."

"Additionally..." he added, "If the wives and concubines in the Family wish to Cultivate, they can also choose from them. If there is anything they don't understand, they can ask Caiyue. Her attainment in Formation is profound, and her understanding of Cultivation Techniques is quite thorough. With her guidance, they will achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Although he said this, Ye Changge was clear in his heart.

His wives were protected too well by him.

Xiao Cui, Liu Xiaoxing, and Liu Xiaoyue were originally maids; they were not focused on cultivation and were content with managing household chores and taking care of the children every day.

As for the desire to Cultivate...

Ye Changge shook his head inwardly.

Forget it, let them be.

He was never the type to force his wives and concubines to Cultivate bitterly. The path of cultivation emphasizes one's state of mind and Opportunity; it cannot be forced. If they were willing to Cultivate, he would provide resources, Cultivation Techniques, and guidance; if they were not willing, he was happy to watch them chat, laugh, tend to flowers, and raise their children every day.

Being happy is enough.

Lu Shiyin nodded upon hearing this, carefully put away the jade slips, and said solemnly, "Mm, rest assured, Husband. I will arrange it in a while. I will certainly classify these Cultivation Techniques and keep them properly stored; they shall not be read by anyone other than the core descendants of the Family."

Her heart warmed.

Ye Changge handing so many Cultivation Techniques into her hands spoke volumes of his trust. After all, Cultivation Techniques determine the upper limit of a Cultivator and are the Foundation of a Family's existence. By handing them to her without reservation, he was also entrusting the future of the Ye Family to her.

"Since my husband treats me this way, I will certainly not fail his trust."

Lu Shiyin said to herself inwardly.