"Is this Qingshan Garden? It really is magnificent!"
Looking at the luxurious sight before him, Lu Jiuyuan said in surprise. He had not expected Li Xuanran to give him such an extravagant residence. He would just give him a little something in return later.
"Of course. Beneath Qingshan Garden lies an Earth Grade top-tier spirit vein. Even sixth-rate factions would swarm toward it like ducks to a pond."
Li Xuanran spoke with a proud expression, then glanced at Li Qingping. That look of his was just short of directly telling her to stay here for the night.
"Qingping, are you returning with me, or staying here?"
"King Father, I should return with you. I'm a little tired as well and want to rest."
Li Qingping shook her head, then turned to look at Lu Jiuyuan.
"Jiuyuan, in that case, I'll come see you again tomorrow."
"Mm, see you tomorrow."
Naturally, Lu Jiuyuan would not force her. Though desire burned within him, now was not the time to vent it.
"Rest well, little friend Lu."
Li Xuanran bade him farewell with a smile, then waved a hand and left Qingshan Garden with Li Qingping, leaving only Lu Jiuyuan and the Thousand Ghost King behind.
Li Xuanran had handled matters thoroughly. Dozens of servants had long been prepared in Qingshan Garden to attend to Lu Jiuyuan's daily needs in the capital.
Soon, a delicately featured woman came before Lu Jiuyuan, bent her knees, and spoke with utmost respect.
"Household Head, I am Lin Zhiling, the steward of Qingshan Garden. I will be responsible for all your needs here. If you require anything, simply tell me."
Looking at Lin Zhiling's curvaceous figure, Lu Jiuyuan spoke with a teasing smile.
"Oh? All my needs? Truly?"
How could Lin Zhiling fail to understand the meaning in Lu Jiuyuan's tone? Her face immediately flushed red.
"If the Household Head requires it, Zhiling will naturally satisfy the Household Head."
Just as Lin Zhiling thought Lu Jiuyuan was about to make a move, he unexpectedly smiled and shook his head.
"Alright, I'm tired as well. Take me to my bedroom. I want to rest. Also, arrange a bedroom for my guard."
"Yes, Household Head!"
Lin Zhiling was momentarily stunned, but quickly recovered. With a single command, two women came and led the Thousand Ghost King away.
This was the capital of the Yuanwu Kingdom, and the Thousand Ghost King was a Mid-stage Tribulation Crossing powerhouse. If anything happened, he could reach Lu Jiuyuan's side in an instant, so Lu Jiuyuan did not intend to have him follow him into his room.
During those ten days aboard the Thousand-Mile Shuttle, Lu Jiuyuan had remained in cultivation the entire time, and naturally found it somewhat dull.
Although cultivation brought a sensation similar to sleep, it still could not compare to truly sleeping. This was why some great powers chose slumber rather than cultivating without end.
The master bedroom was decorated with exceptional refinement. Even the bed was made from Ten Thousand Year Starwood. Sleeping upon it could calm one's mind, steady one's soul, and restore one's condition. It was highly beneficial even for cultivators of the Dao Integration Stage.
"Household Head, do you have any other instructions?"
After leading Lu Jiuyuan inside, Lin Zhiling closed her eyes and took a deep breath, preparing herself for the fate ahead. Though she was the steward, she knew her own status. It would not be an exaggeration to call her a concubine Li Xuanran had arranged for Lu Jiuyuan.
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After all, with Lu Jiuyuan's status and background, he was worthy of three wives and four concubines.
"Mm."
Hearing Lu Jiuyuan nod, Lin Zhiling made her preparations as well. Just as she was about to remove her clothes, she heard Lu Jiuyuan speak indifferently.
"Go handle all matters in Qingshan Garden. I'm going out tomorrow."
Lin Zhiling: ???????
I've already taken off my pants, and that's what you're telling me?
"What is it?"
Lu Jiuyuan asked curiously, while Lin Zhiling hurriedly replied.
"No, nothing. May the Household Head have pleasant dreams!"
With that, Lin Zhiling fled as though escaping for her life, closing Lu Jiuyuan's door behind her. Seeing this, Lu Jiuyuan could not help but laugh.
How could he not understand Lin Zhiling's thoughts? Without exaggeration, as a transmigrator, it was impossible for him not to lust after beauty. It was simply that he had a more beautiful target than Lin Zhiling—Li Qingping.
Until he won Li Qingping over, he would leave Lin Zhiling aside for now. At the very least, she would not be going anywhere.
After Lin Zhiling left, Lu Jiuyuan lay back on the Ten Thousand Year Starwood with an expression of pure enjoyment. At once, he felt as though his soul were being massaged.
Worthy indeed of Ten Thousand Year Starwood. This was true comfort.
After fleeing outside, Lin Zhiling could not help stopping. Thinking of something, she broke into a smile.
"This Household Head is rather interesting."
With a smile, Lin Zhiling shook her head and went off to handle the matters of Qingshan Garden. Meanwhile, the Thousand Ghost King had been shown to his room, but rather than resting, he chose to cultivate.
After Lu Changsheng's guidance that day, he had already come very close to breaking through to the late stage. With a little more time, he would be able to advance.
But at that moment, the Thousand Ghost King seemed to sense something. He opened his eyes and looked in a certain direction, only to close them again soon afterward.
He had sensed quite a few spies appearing outside Qingshan Garden, but they bore no hostility. Otherwise, he would have wiped them all out at the first opportunity.
Now that he had the Lu Family as his backing, he naturally no longer needed to act with so many misgivings.
As Li Xuanran gave Qingshan Garden away, quite a few great families in the capital received the news. They could not help speculating over what sort of great figure could make Li Xuanran give away Qingshan Garden.
They immediately arranged for numerous spies to lurk outside Qingshan Garden, hoping to discover just who the great figure residing within was. If they could learn his identity and build a good relationship with him, it might become a fine opportunity.
The Yuanwu Kingdom did not consist of the State Mansion alone. Many families depended on the Yuanwu Kingdom for their existence, and these families also possessed quite a few experts. Some of the stronger ones even had Tribulation Crossing Stage experts.
Yuanwu Kingdom, Li Family.
"Oh, interesting. Li Xuanran actually gave Qingshan Garden away. The other party's background must be so extraordinary that even Li Xuanran had to show him respect. Pass down the order: investigate who exactly has moved into Qingshan Garden."
Guo Family.
"Investigate that person's background thoroughly, and curry favor with him. I want his information in the shortest possible time. If we gain his help, we may even be able to replace the Li Family's position."
Quite a few families harbored the same thoughts. With Lu Jiuyuan's arrival, undercurrents began to surge throughout the Yuanwu Kingdom. Yet Lu Jiuyuan himself remained unaware, lying comfortably on the bed and even turning over once.
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