382: Can I not call you master?

The production of great sun flying boats was very high, currently reaching six per month, but they were rarely sold to other forces.

Among them, the Liu Family kept over a dozen for themselves, while Xiao Ran, Zi Ling, Hu Lingzhao, Lu Ping, Xia He, She Xiaorong, Zhang Kexin, Qin Ruanyu, as well as Dao Yuan and Ling Hui, were each allocated one.

These were not given to them for private use but were allocated as public Family property for handling Family affairs; they only had the right of use, not ownership.

All the remaining ones were bought by Immortal Master Yun Xian in the name of the Southern Courtyard of the Beast Taming Sect, and even the production for the next few years had been reserved; outsiders could only buy the first-tier Yuan Magnetic Flying Boats and black crow flying boats.

The great sun flying boat's power was average, but it had the advantage of energy efficiency, and in large numbers, they could gather together to increase their power, making them overall several tens of percent more cost-effective than other Flying Boats of the same rank.

After Yun Xian personally used one, she decided to purchase them in bulk and used her authority to assist in the construction of the Liu Family Artifact Refining Workshop's industrial chain; a large part of the reason the production of great sun flying boats increased so quickly was due to Yun Xian's support.

Third Senior Sister Yun Xian appeared cold and indifferent on the outside, but in reality, she was curious about many things and exceptionally studious; since being assigned to protect Liu Xuan, she often consulted him, just as she had back at the Red Pine Sect.

Especially regarding knowledge of Formations, she would frequently come to his door with questions.

On this day, Liu Xuan was just bonding with the recently arrived Qin Ruanyu when Yun Xian, disregarding whether it was appropriate, came over carrying a Formation Plate.

"Greetings, Third Senior Sister!"

"This Concubine takes her leave!"

Seeing Yun Xian arrive, Qin Ruanyu tactfully bowed and left. Yun Xian was a Late Golden Core Great True Person and the Third Senior Sister of the Academy Head's Lineage; her status was even higher than that of her own Qin Family Old Ancestor, Immortal Master Qin Mo. Previously, she would have had to perform a grand salute upon meeting her, and it was only now, as Liu Xuan's Concubine, that she could follow suit and call her Third Senior Sister.

After Qin Ruanyu left, Liu Xuan said with a long face, "Third Senior Sister! I have a large Family to look after, and my time is very precious. You can't keep interrupting my bonding time with my Dao Companion!"

Yun Xian's willow-like brows furrowed slightly as she asked in confusion, "But I paid for it? Three thousand Spirit Stones per consultation, wasn't that agreed upon before?"

"My dear sister!" Liu Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing, "Do you think I lack Spirit Stones?"

"Agreeing to three thousand Spirit Stones per time was a friendship price given our relationship, but you can't interfere with my normal life—that's a different price."

Seeing Yun Xian fall silent, Liu Xuan felt he might have been a bit too harsh and changed his tone:

"How about this? Coming every day is really more than I can handle. From now on, I won't charge you, but let's make it once every three days, how about that?"

Yun Xian remained silent for a good while, and the Crane Maiden Yun Yao beside her also glared fiercely at Liu Xuan.

The scene was somewhat awkward, making Liu Xuan feel a bit guilty. Yun Xian was, after all, a Late Golden Core Great True Person; if she got angry, many things would be difficult to handle in the future.

'It shouldn't be!'

Liu Xuan muttered to himself. Based on how long he had spent with Yun Xian, she shouldn't be getting angry over such a small matter.

In Yun Xian's eyes, there was only the weighing of interests; she saw everything as a transaction. Liu Xuan estimated that before he spoke, she was probably thinking about offering more money.

Liu Xuan didn't care about the money; he truly felt that his precious time was being wasted. Although Yun Xian was also a great beauty, she was someone he could look at but not touch. Wouldn't it be better to spend this time with those delicate Concubines?

Just as Liu Xuan felt guilty and was about to propose new terms, Yun Xian spoke.

"It is indeed improper to disturb your normal life, and three thousand Spirit Stones are not enough for your deep and meticulous guidance."

She looked at Yun Yao beside her. "Ordinary wealth is not enough of a reward for you. What do you think of Yun Yao?"

"???"

Liu Xuan and the crane Yun Yao stared at each other wide-eyed, then both looked at Yun Xian.

"Third Senior Sister, do you mean..."

Yun Xian pulled the bewildered Yun Yao and pushed her toward Liu Xuan. "Don't you like beauties? Yun Yao is exactly your type, and her cultivation is high as well."

"You mean you're giving Yun Yao to me as a reward?" Liu Xuan pointed at the girl, Yun Yao, with a face full of disbelief.

"Yes!" Yun Xian nodded. "Yun Yao meets all your requirements for choosing a Dao Companion. Are you still not satisfied?"

"But... but Yun Yao is your natal spirit beast!!" Liu Xuan hadn't expected Yun Xian to come up with such an idea after being silent for so long.

"What about being a natal spirit beast? Yun Yao is cute and beautiful, and except for being unable to bear children, her conditions are definitely much better than those Concubines of yours!"

Unable to bear children!

Liu Xuan's heart stirred. Yun Yao was a crane in human form; a normal person certainly couldn't have children with her, but he was different!

He possessed the True Dragon Bloodline. As long as the partner was female, regardless of whether she was a transformed Yao Beast or not, he could father children all the same!

Liu Xuan stared intently at the girl, Yun Yao. He hadn't noticed before, but she was exceptionally delicate and had a sort of dorky, playful temperament. It would surely be fun to see her cry!

'Hu Lingzhao only has a trace of fox demon Bloodline; I haven't tried a real transformed Yao Beast yet!'

'If she really gets pregnant, what kind of thing will be born?'

Curiosity is the source of desire, and Liu Xuan suddenly became extremely interested in Yun Xian's proposal.

"This..."

"I'll take a bit of a loss on this matter, but it's not impossible!"

Liu Xuan looked at the still-stunned Yun Yao and asked, "I just don't know if Miss Yun Yao is willing?"

Yun Yao was no ordinary Yao Beast but a Peak Golden Core crane with a Fourth-tier Bloodline, belonging to the same clan as Young Master Yun Xu, who was in the Nascent Soul Realm.

If she was unwilling, Yun Xian's words could only be taken as a joke; the risk of touching her was no less than directly touching his Senior Sister, Yun Xian.

Yun Yao didn't speak, her eyes looking at Yun Xian were filled only with grievance. "Miss, don't you want me anymore? How can you give me away?"

Yun Xian patted her shoulder and explained, "Of course I still want you. Even if you follow Liu Xuan, you'll still be my sister!"

"Haven't you always been interested in those love stories of scholars and talented ladies in books? Now that you have the chance to experience it personally, wouldn't it be more interesting than reading?"

"Yao Yao! Sister is helping you. Experiencing human love can help you achieve the Nascent Soul Realm sooner!"

"Is that so?"

Yun Yao looked at Yun Xian, then at Liu Xuan, her aggrieved expression gradually turning into bashfulness.

With her mindset changed, she suddenly felt that Liu Xuan was truly handsome! Aside from having many women, he didn't seem to have any flaws.

"You two bond slowly. I won't disturb you today; I'll come to consult you again tomorrow."

Yun Xian waved her Horsetail Whisk and drifted away elegantly, not giving Yun Yao any room for further thought.

After Yun Xian left, Liu Xuan leaned close to Yun Yao, looking her up and down, and spoke tentatively:

"Senior Sister Yun Yao, your master has given you to me. From now on, I am also one of your masters. Why don't you call me Master first?"

"My only master is Miss!" Yun Yao's small hands twisted together as she tilted her neck. "Is it okay not to call you Master?"

"If you don't call me Master, what do you want to call me?"

"Call you hus... husband!"