72: Chapter 72: Concubine – Dong Xuan'er!

"Revered Master, you don't mean to say you want this Disciple to marry Junior Martial Sister Xuaner, do you?" As soon as Old Monster Linghu left, Zhao Changsheng learned of the request from Hong Fu.

Simply put, it was to have Zhao Changsheng and Hong Fu's descendant, Dong Xuaner, become Dao Companions.

"Indeed. Your Revered Master knows this might be somewhat difficult. However, I guarantee that if you agree, the Dong Family will absolutely exert all its strength for your use in the future. Furthermore, we will do our utmost to help Xuaner in Forming the Golden Core, ensuring you are not negatively affected. Most importantly, it can help you avoid the entanglements of women from other Schools. Why not go through with it?"

"If it really won't work, the two of you can set an engagement first to cultivate feelings. If you feel it is inappropriate in the future, you can simply cancel the engagement."

Hong Fu continued.

The gaze she directed at Zhao Changsheng was filled with an unprecedented look of expectation.

Without a doubt, she hoped Zhao Changsheng would agree.

Although Zhao Changsheng was handsome—the type of man she usually detested—this matter depended on the specific circumstances.

If Zhao Changsheng entered a marriage alliance with their Dong Family, then his future advancement to the Nascent Soul Stage would bring immense benefits to the Dong Family.

This was because Zhao Changsheng had no Cultivation Family behind him. His only Cultivation Family in the future would be their Dong Family. Even if he were to establish a new Cultivation Family, he would still need the Dong Family's assistance.

At that time, the benefits the Dong Family could obtain would naturally be substantial.

Moreover, this would also deepen the relationship between the two parties.

It could also resolve the issue of Zhao Changsheng being entangled by women from various sects later on.

From Hong Fu's perspective, this was a happy occasion that benefited everyone—a perfect solution.

But the prerequisite for everything was that Zhao Changsheng needed to agree. If Zhao Changsheng opposed it, then no amount of talk would be useful.

Previously, she didn't have much authority to command Zhao Changsheng.

Now, both of them were Core Formation Stage Cultivators. Even if Zhao Changsheng's Realm was lower than hers—having just reached Core Formation—she still couldn't forcibly command him to marry Dong Xuaner.

Furthermore, in such matters, Hong Fu was no fool; how could she possibly do that?

Therefore, she could only use words that seemed to be for Zhao Changsheng's own good to persuade him to agree.

Even setting an engagement would be good. As for how the outside world would spread rumors later, that was the outside world's business and had nothing to do with them.

Zhao Changsheng was crystal clear about Hong Fu's intentions, but he was even clearer about Dong Xuaner. Although she was still a virgin, she was still not the type he wanted, so he directly shook his head and refused.

"Thank you for your kindness, Revered Master, but this Disciple has already made it very clear. At the moment, I have no intention of becoming Dao Companions with anyone."

The reason was the same as before, but Hong Fu had already prepared her rhetoric for this reason.

"Didn't your Revered Master already say? You can set an engagement first to cultivate feelings. If you feel it's inappropriate later, you can cancel the engagement and treat it as if it never existed."

"Revered Master, since you've put it that way, then this Disciple will no longer hide it."

Hearing Hong Fu say this again, Zhao Changsheng sighed, and his expression became much more solemn.

Seeing Zhao Changsheng's expression, Hong Fu's heart also felt a sense of unease.

She worried that Zhao Changsheng actually already had someone in his heart and was only using his previous rhetoric because they couldn't be together for the time being.

"Could it be that you already have someone you fancy?"

Hong Fu couldn't help but be the first to speak and ask.

"Revered Master misunderstands. This Disciple has no one I fancy. I only hope Revered Master will properly inquire within the sect about Junior Martial Sister Xuaner's situation. As long as Revered Master makes a slight inquiry, you will understand exactly what this Disciple means."

Zhao Changsheng shook his head without hesitation, while speaking in a serious tone.

Hearing Zhao Changsheng say this, the unease in Hong Fu's heart grew stronger, but on the surface, she still nodded and agreed.

"Then your Revered Master will go and investigate first. If it is inappropriate, then act as if your Revered Master never spoke of it."

After speaking, Hong Fu stood up and left, and Zhao Changsheng naturally saw her off personally.

No matter what, she was his Revered Master. Although she hadn't helped much, there was still the sentiment of Revered Master and Disciple.

After seeing Hong Fu off, Zhao Changsheng finally let out a long sigh of relief.

At the same time, he had a bit of a headache, feeling that he needed to hurry up and leave.

Otherwise, matters like this one with Hong Fu would definitely not be few.

Because of his potential, judging from the attitudes of Old Monster Linghu and Hong Fu, it was definitely extraordinary.

Of course, relying on his own Aptitude and System, his future would naturally be extraordinary, with a definite chance of Ascension to the Spirit Realm.

How could he possibly marry only one woman like Dong Xuaner?

Zhao Changsheng knew very well that if he truly married Dong Xuaner, then wanting to take a concubine later, or having entanglements with other women, would be a complete joke.

Given Dong Xuaner's situation, it was naturally impossible for him to marry her as his wife.

That was simply impossible.

Afterward, Zhao Changsheng took a good rest in his Immortal Cave.

This rest lasted for a full half-month. Originally, Zhao Changsheng could have continued to sleep soundly, but he was woken up by a noise outside the Immortal Cave.

The person outside the Immortal Cave was none other than Hong Fu.

To this, Zhao Changsheng could only get out of bed, quickly wash his face, and go out to welcome his Revered Master, Hong Fu.

However, this time, Hong Fu did not come alone; she was accompanied by a young girl in red.

However, this young girl in red was currently only a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator.

"Why haven't you greeted your Senior Brother Zhao!"

Hearing this slightly rebuking sentence, Zhao Changsheng immediately understood the red-clothed girl's identity; it was Dong Xuaner.

Her gaze toward him was full of affection, her cheeks slightly flushed, revealing a maiden's shyness.

Consequently, she respectfully gave him a deep curtsy and said sweetly:

"Xuaner greets Senior Brother!"

"Junior Sister, there's no need for such formality. Revered Master, please come in first. Whatever the matter, let's discuss it inside the Immortal Cave."

Seeing Dong Xuaner in such a state, and then seeing Hong Fu's face which looked as if it were covered in frost, Zhao Changsheng could only invite the two of them into the Immortal Cave first.

Hong Fu naturally wouldn't refuse Zhao Changsheng's invitation and directly led Dong Xuaner into the hall of his Immortal Cave to take a seat.

Dong Xuaner, meanwhile, stayed behind her, incredibly obedient.

"Your Revered Master's visit this time is primarily in the hope that you can take Xuaner as a concubine. I wonder if you can consider it?"

As soon as Hong Fu sat down, she spoke words that made Dong Xuaner's face turn red with embarrassment and shyness; she lowered her head, not daring to look at Zhao Changsheng in the slightest.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Changsheng's expression changed drastically, and he shook his head repeatedly.

"Revered Master, how can this be? How could this Disciple take Junior Martial Sister Xuaner as a concubine? This is absolutely not okay, absolutely impossible."

Although there was a significant difference in their cultivation Realms, their statuses being what they were, he couldn't possibly take Dong Xuaner as a concubine.