A son and a daughter, talent revealed!

Time flew, and in the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

Lu Changsheng's wife, Lu Qing'er, gave birth too.

It was a son.

This time, the system did not appear to grant him a reward.

Lu Changsheng, who had already tasted the sweetness of the system's rewards, was somewhat disappointed.

But on reflection, it made sense. If every birth triggered an achievement and earned him a reward...

He would not even need to raise the children. He could soar to success simply by having babies like mad.

After this child was born, Lu Changsheng did not name him immediately.

He planned to wait another half month, until Lu Zi'er's child was born, and name them together.

This was also his wife's wish: she wanted the two sisters' children to be named together.

Naturally, Lu Changsheng agreed to such a small request.

Twenty days later, Lu Zi'er's child was born.

It was a daughter.

The system still showed no response. Presumably, he needed to reach a certain number before triggering an achievement reward.

Still, Lu Changsheng was delighted.

It was not a matter of favoring sons over daughters; he now had both a son and a daughter.

After discussing the two children's names with his wives, Lu Changsheng named the boy Lu Wuyu and the girl Lu Wuyou.

The meaning was much the same as the peace and joy he had hoped for before.

He hoped all his children would grow up safe and sound, without worries or cares.

And that his own path to immortality would also remain peaceful and trouble-free.

A month later.

That day, Lu Changsheng went to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, took out five basic, ungraded talismans, and asked a question.

"Shopkeeper, do you buy these Cleansing Talismans? How much are they worth?"

Naturally, revealing his abilities as a Talisman Master required a gradual process.

Thus, after spending almost three months drawing on the ten stacks of talisman paper he had purchased, Lu Changsheng saved five blank sheets and made them into Cleansing Talismans, the simplest of all basic talismans.

After all, the shopkeeper had said that it was normal for a beginner to fail a hundred times or more at Talisman Making.

If he had attempted nothing but Cleansing Talismans a hundred times and succeeded with five, that should count as a little talent, right?

"Cleansing Talismans?!"

The shopkeeper froze at his words.

Looking at Lu Changsheng, he recalled how the young man had previously sold his Flying Sword to practice Talisman Making.

Then surprise spread across his face, and he asked in disbelief, "You made spirit talismans with those hundred sets of materials you bought last time?! And you made five?"

Although Cleansing Talismans were the simplest basic talismans...

For a beginner who had never worked with talismans before to produce five in a hundred attempts was still astonishing.

"Yes. I kept failing at first, but after succeeding once, it felt much easier, so I made these five talismans."

"I wanted to ask whether they're worth anything."

Lu Changsheng spoke.

Knowing he would probably have to put on an act quite often in the future, Lu Changsheng had even been practicing his acting in front of a mirror lately, so he would look more natural while spouting nonsense.

"Let me have a look at those talismans."

Hearing this, the shopkeeper did not quite know what to say.

He had never expected Lu Changsheng, an outsider brought in for "breeding," to possess such talent for Talisman Making!

Lu Changsheng placed the talismans on the counter.

The shopkeeper promptly picked them up and examined them.

As an Immortal Cultivator, he naturally knew something about talismans.

He could tell that although the lines on these five talismans were not particularly smooth or fluid, and their quality was not high, all five were indeed successful and had no problems.

With a sigh of admiration, the shopkeeper said, "Making five talismans from a hundred sets of materials, even if they're all the same kind, shows that you're very talented at Talisman Making!"

"But Cleansing Talismans are only basic talismans. They aren't worth much, and few people want them."

At this point, the shopkeeper paused, then continued, "However, our Lu Lineage has an incentive program to encourage Lineage members to learn crafts."

"We're willing to buy basic talismans like these at three for one spirit stone."

"Although you're an outsider, you're entitled to this benefit too."

So the shopkeeper explained.

Basic talismans were not especially useful. Most were only suitable for everyday tasks and offered little value to Immortal Cultivators.

Thus, few people bought them, and their prices were low.

Three for one spirit stone.

Lu Changsheng had already been mentally prepared for a price like this.

After all, many low-grade first-tier talismans only cost one spirit stone.

At this price, with his hundred-percent success rate, he could still earn eight spirit stones.

But he could not make money this way.

For one thing, a hundred-percent success rate was far too outrageous.

With his skill, working hard for two or three months just to earn this little would be treating himself like a slave.

Still, Lu Changsheng had never intended to earn money through basic talismans. He had brought these five merely to reveal his talent for Talisman Making.

"All right."

Lu Changsheng placed three Cleansing Talismans on the counter.

Then he took out eleven spirit stones and said, "Shopkeeper, could I trouble you for another ten stacks of talisman paper and two boxes of spirit ink?"

"Give me all five talismans. I'll count them as two spirit stones."

Seeing Lu Changsheng's talent for Talisman Making, the shopkeeper was willing to do him a small favor.

Although he was old, he had children and grandchildren.

If Lu Changsheng truly became a Talisman Master, he might someday need to ask him for help.

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

Lu Changsheng promptly thanked him, placed the remaining two talismans on the counter, and took back one spirit stone.

The shopkeeper accepted the talismans and spirit stones, then handed Lu Changsheng ten stacks of talisman paper and two boxes of spirit ink.

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

Lu Changsheng thanked him again, then turned and left.

"Remarkable."

"What a pity he's not one of our Lu Lineage Disciples."

Watching Lu Changsheng leave, the shopkeeper shook his head with a sigh.

If someone of the Lu bloodline possessed such talent for Talisman Making, reporting it to the Lineage would surely prompt them to spend some resources nurturing him.

But Lu Changsheng was an outsider after all, a married-in son-in-law, and did not really count as one of their own.

Late at night.

Afterward.

Lu Changsheng gazed at the fair body lying across the large bed.

He sat up, took a Cleansing Talisman from beside the bed, and slapped it onto himself.

At once, a gentle breeze swept over him, clearing away all the sticky fluids on his body and leaving him refreshed.

"This Cleansing Talisman is pretty handy."

Having tried the Cleansing Talisman's effects, Lu Changsheng was quite satisfied.

On the bed, Lu Lanshu, her face flushed and her lovely eyes hazy after their exertions, saw Lu Changsheng using a talisman to clean

his body and said softly, "Husband, that's such a waste. You could simply let me attend to you."

"It's fine. I drew it myself, and it isn't worth much."

Lu Changsheng waved a hand as he spoke.

"You drew that talisman yourself, husband?!"

At his words, Lu Lanshu's red lips parted slightly, surprise appearing on her gentle face.

As one of his wives, she naturally knew that Lu Changsheng had often been drawing talismans in his study over the past few months.

Although she did not cultivate, she had heard a few things through constant exposure while living in such a household.

She knew that Talisman Making was difficult, and anyone who could draw talismans was quite capable.

Originally, the women in their group had chosen to marry these Immortal Seedlings not only because of the rewards offered by the Lu Lineage, but mainly in the hope that their children would elevate their own status.

They had held no great expectations or extravagant hopes for their husbands themselves.

The Lu Lineage had made it clear from the outset that these Immortal Seedlings were almost certain to achieve nothing.

But understanding that was one thing.

If her husband proved capable, naturally, nothing could be better.

Whether in their future lives, in conversations with her sisters, or when returning to the secular world, it would give her something to be proud of.

After all, just as a mother could rise in status through her children, a wife could rise through her husband.

"Yes. I seem to have a little talent for Talisman Making. Once I become a Talisman Master, I'll make sure all of you enjoy a good life."

Lu Changsheng smiled and spoke gently.

There was nothing much to hide about his talisman-making. He would have to reveal it sooner or later.

The Lu Lineage might even investigate his Talisman Making by questioning the people around him.

There was therefore no need to conceal it. Sharing a little information with his wives and concubines could also help keep his household harmonious.

"I believe in you, husband."

Lu Lanshu spoke softly, her beautiful eyes brimming with tenderness as she looked at Lu Changsheng.