73: Chapter 73: Arrival at the Chaotic Star Sea!

Seeing Zhao Changsheng's resolute refusal, Hong Fu, who already had a short temper, could not help but show a hint of anger on her face.

It wasn't that she was dissatisfied with Zhao Changsheng, but rather that she was extremely dissatisfied with Dong Xuaner, who was standing obediently behind her.

Because Hong Fu knew very well what kind of reputation Dong Xuaner had in the current Yellow Maple Valley.

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Even so, she still hoped that Dong Xuaner could find a good home.

Even if it was only as a concubine, given his status and the fact that Zhao Changsheng seemingly had no intention of becoming Dao Companions with anyone else.

In that case, Dong Xuaner naturally wouldn't suffer any grievances.

Moreover, the most important thing was the relationship between them as Revered Master and Disciple.

Even if Zhao Changsheng were to have a Dual Cultivation Dao Companion in the future, the other party would certainly not dare to easily make things difficult for Dong Xuaner.

There would also be no need to worry about Zhao Changsheng giving Dong Xuaner away to other Cultivators.

The practice of high-level Cultivators gifting concubines and Cauldrons to one another was far too common, especially within the Demonic Path.

Given the relationship and status between the two parties, such a thing was basically impossible.

As for Dong Xuaner behind Hong Fu, upon hearing Zhao Changsheng's resolute refusal, her cheeks instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color. Her pitiful appearance would normally evoke compassion, but Zhao Changsheng remained unmoved. Instead, he spoke in a very heavy tone:

"Revered Master, the relationship between this Disciple and Junior Martial Sister Xuaner is truly unsuitable. Therefore, I hope Revered Master will look elsewhere; it is truly inappropriate here."

"Sigh!"

Hearing Zhao Changsheng say this, Hong Fu could only sigh. She had originally thought that by relying on their Revered Master-Disciple relationship and by taking the initiative to downgrade Dong Xuaner's status from a Dual Cultivation Dao Companion to a concubine—which was a significant concession—she could get Zhao Changsheng to agree.

She hadn't expected that even at this stage, Zhao Changsheng would still be unwilling to agree.

One could only imagine just how ruined Dong Xuaner's reputation was now.

This caused Hong Fu's dissatisfaction with Dong Xuaner to reach its peak, but even so, she could say no more.

She could only sigh, yet still unwilling to give up, she said:

"Xuaner, stretch out your arm and let your Senior Brother Zhao see."

As soon as these words were spoken, Dong Xuaner, standing behind Hong Fu, immediately extended her slender, jade-like arm and rolled up her sleeve.

Immediately after, a bright red cinnabar mark, looking like a blood mole, appeared in Zhao Changsheng's view.

"Changsheng, your Junior Martial Sister Xuaner has not lost her Primordial Yin. Her reputation has only been tarnished by some rumors within the sect, but in reality, that is not the case. I hope you can reconsider."

The reason Hong Fu was so insistent was mainly because, although she was the most powerful person in Yellow Maple Valley after Grand Elder Old Monster Linghu, she actually had little hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, and she didn't have much lifespan left.

Although their Dong Family was the head of the Three Great Families, it was only because of Hong Fu's existence.

If Hong Fu were gone, the Dong Family wouldn't be able to find any suitable successor, which meant they would easily fall into decline.

Not only would they lose their status as one of the Three Great Families, but the entire Family might even be completely destroyed.

Under these circumstances, Hong Fu had to find a suitable backer for the Dong Family in advance.

Hong Fu had been troubled by this matter before, but once Zhao Changsheng successfully finished Forming the Golden Core, her headache vanished.

But if she wanted Zhao Changsheng to completely become the Dong Family's backer, the only way—the best way—was through a marriage alliance.

This was why she had repeatedly been thick-skinned, even going as far as letting Dong Xuaner become Zhao Changsheng's concubine, just to succeed in forming a marriage alliance with him.

Hearing Hong Fu say this, coupled with her somewhat pleading gaze, Zhao Changsheng could only sigh in his heart.

"We will discuss this matter after Junior Martial Sister Xuaner reaches Foundation Establishment. If it is suitable then, she may stay in my Immortal Cave as a concubine."

Zhao Changsheng had essentially agreed. Hearing this, Hong Fu breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of joy appearing on her face, while Dong Xuaner's pale cheeks regained their color, revealing a maidenly shyness.

However, her gaze was filled with unwillingness and dissatisfaction; there was even a hint of resentment deep in her eyes.

Without a doubt, for her, becoming a concubine given her status was something very difficult to tolerate.

But things had come to this, and Dong Xuaner simply had no room for choice.

"Good. Since that's the case, this matter is settled. During this time, I will do my best to help Xuaner reach Foundation Establishment. You should also enter seclusion to Cultivate and stabilize your Realm. By the time you emerge, I believe Xuaner will have successfully established her foundation. At that time, the two of you can hold a concubinage ceremony. I will also invite several close friends to congratulate you," Hong Fu added.

Hong Fu spoke again.

"Alright, then I will trouble Revered Master."

Zhao Changsheng nodded and agreed directly.

"It's getting late, so I'll take Xuaner back now to prepare for her Foundation Establishment."

After saying this, Hong Fu left Zhao Changsheng's Immortal Cave with a reluctant Dong Xuaner, and Zhao Changsheng naturally saw them off personally.

After seeing off Hong Fu and Dong Xuaner, Zhao Changsheng activated all the Formations and Restrictions in the entire Immortal Cave. Once he was sure everything was secure, he went to his second Immortal Cave.

This Immortal Cave was not only extremely well-hidden, but it was also the cultivation place for Xin Ruyin and her Disciple.

At the same time, it was also the location of the Teleportation Array leading to the Chaotic Star Sea.

Zhao Changsheng was now prepared to use this Teleportation Array to go to the Chaotic Star Sea; he could no longer afford to delay.

If he delayed any longer, the troubles surrounding him would only increase, especially from women who wanted to become his Dual Cultivation Dao Companions and Schools or Families seeking a marriage alliance; there would certainly be many.

It wasn't because he was exceptionally handsome or dashing, but because his potential was limitless.

A Core Formation Stage Cultivator in his twenties or thirties was an absolute rarity throughout the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.

Under these circumstances, the Schools and Families of the several cultivation countries surrounding the Yue Country Cultivation World would surely try every possible means to form a marriage alliance with him.

Given his situation, as long as he didn't perish prematurely, he would inevitably be able to successfully condense a Nascent Soul in the future, and might even have a slim hope of advancing to a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

In such a situation, who would be willing to give up such an excellent marriage alliance candidate?

After speaking briefly with Elder Sansheng, Zhao Changsheng took out the great teleportation token and stepped onto the Teleportation Array.

After taking a deep breath, he said to Elder Sansheng:

"I'm going to check out the other side. Take care of yourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Changsheng vanished from the Teleportation Array in a flash of white light.

When Zhao Changsheng regained consciousness, he found himself on the other side of the Teleportation Array. However, the surroundings were somewhat dark, so he took out a night-luminescent pearl.