Chapter 75: Immortal Might Descends, Shuiyu Valley is Destroyed (4)
Lü Yi solemnly held the dagger and began to carve Cheng Hong Ling’s name on the Immortal Tablet, each stroke meticulous and cautious, a stark contrast to his usual arrogant demeanor.
It took Lü Er a full quarter of an hour to carve Cheng Hong Ling’s name.
“Cheng Hong Ling? Who is Cheng Hong Ling?”
“I don’t know! Never heard of her. She can’t possibly be a descendant of an immortal, because no immortal family has the surname Cheng.”
“Then why is she qualified to be the main wife?”
“Yes, we’ve been married into the family for so many years, even if we haven’t contributed, we’ve worked hard. Yet, not a single one of us has become the main wife. This woman, without even showing her face, has already reserved the position of the main wife. Is that fair to us?”
“This is outrageous! I want to see what capability she has. If she’s just a pretty vase who knows how to please men, I’ll ensure her name is the only thing that appears in the Lü Manor.”
The dozens of concubines were furious the moment they saw the name. It was understandable, as no one would be comfortable with an ordinary woman who suddenly appeared stepping on their heads.
The other members of the Lü family also started whispering among themselves, their faces filled with doubt, as no one had ever heard of Cheng Hong Ling.
Of course, Elder Zuo and his wife were exceptions.
Lü Yi then proceeded to carve Qi Huang’s name. To be safe, he first added a parenthetical note: “Clone”.
“Why is he still carving? Isn’t there supposed to be only one spot for the main wife?”
“Yeah, does he want to marry two main wives? Greed knows no bounds. If he does this, how many spots will be left for us and our descendants?”
“It’s useless. A man can only have one main wife. This is the rule of the mortal world, and it’s also the rule of the Immortal Tablet. He can’t carve it.”
The surrounding relatives discussed this again.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as they expected. Although Lü Yi’s strokes were slow, he smoothly carved “Qi Huang” after the word “clone” in the parentheses. This meant that in the “eyes” of the Immortal Tablet, both Cheng Hong Ling and Qi Huang were his wives. They could not do anything to betray him, or they would be immediately suppressed by the immortal might.
“He actually carved it! How is that possible?”
“Clone? Is this Qi Huang a clone of that Cheng Hong Ling? If so, then it makes sense that it could be carved, as they are the same person.”
“If that’s the case, why did he make a special note of it? He occupied a large empty space on the Immortal Tablet for no reason. Isn’t that a waste?”
“Yes, he knows that there are not many spots left on the Immortal Tablet. Doing this clearly shows that he doesn’t regard us relatives as people!”
The faces of the surrounding relatives turned grim. Their fawning demeanor had vanished without a trace.
“Father! Do you know who this niece-in-law is? Can you introduce her to us? After all, she is the future matriarch of the Lü family.”
At this moment, a voluptuous middle-aged beauty inquired, and everyone else also showed curious expressions.
“Let your elder brother and sister-in-law introduce her. They must know more than I do.”
Lü Dao gestured to his son and daughter-in-law beside him.
“Cheng Hong Ling is a female cultivator from the HongHua Sect in the Xihui Dynasty. Although she is not a descendant of an immortal, her appearance and talent are exceptionally outstanding.”
Lü Gao, Lü Er’s father, said.
“Xihui Dynasty? Where is that? I’ve never even heard of it.”
“It seems to be a remote small country in Xizhou, bordering Xitong Country.”
“What? Xizhou? And a remote small country? What kind of girl can come from such a place?”
“Yes, although there are nine immortal seeds in the Cultivation World who have reached the Shentong Realm, there isn’t a single one from Xizhou.”
“Xizhou has never produced an immortal, so naturally, there won’t be any good seedlings.”
The relatives of the Lü family raised objections one after another.
“Elder Brother, don’t blame me for being nosy, but Lü Er is the future of our Lü family, and the main wife bears the primary responsibility of continuing the lineage. She must be outstanding in all aspects!”
The voluptuous beauty, Lü Fei, who was Lü Er’s paternal aunt, continued to speak.
“Second Sister, Cheng Hong Ling is indeed from a remote small country, and she is not a descendant of any immortal. However, her conditions are excellent. Do you know about the Phoenix Selection Token? She scored full marks in all six categories.”
Lü Gao had to explain in detail, as he knew that his second sister was genuinely concerned about her nephew.
“What? Full marks in all six categories? Including appearance and fertility?”
Lü Fei confirmed in disbelief, and the other relatives also showed astonished expressions.
“Yes, full marks in all six categories, including appearance and fertility.”
Lü Gao reiterated with firm certainty.
“Then she is indeed an outstanding girl. However, the Phoenix Selection Token evaluation ultimately only reflects ‘fertility,’ not pure bloodline. I wonder what her bloodline is like.”
Lü Fei’s tone softened slightly.
“Don’t worry, Second Sister. We will test her as soon as possible,” Lü Gao placated her.
“Elder Brother, I still have two points I don’t understand.”
At this moment, an old man with white hair and beard stepped forward to find fault. He was Lü Ze, Lü Dao’s second brother and Elder Zuo’s in-law.
“First, since we don’t know the specific details of Cheng Hong Ling’s bloodline, why are we rushing to carve her name on the Immortal Tablet?”
Lü Ze questioned first. He knew Cheng Hong Ling’s situation and naturally wanted to disrupt this “marriage.”
“Second Brother, although the Phoenix Selection Token only tests fertility, scoring full marks indicates that the girl’s bloodline is at least eight parts. You should be very clear about that.”
Lü Dao replied with a slight frown.
“Eight parts? Is eight parts not enough to be the main wife of my eldest grandson?”
Lü Ze made his judgment.
“This is just my conservative guess. I will inform everyone about the specific situation later,” Lü Dao patiently explained.
“Alright! If the girl’s bloodline is only eight parts by then, I hope Elder Brother will prioritize the greater good and not let such a commoner pollute our Lü family’s immortal bloodline.”
Lü Ze said sarcastically and then continued his relentless pursuit: “Second, this Qi Huang is Cheng Hong Ling’s clone, right? If that’s the case, why does my eldest grandson need to specifically mark her? You should know that the space on the Immortal Tablet is very limited. Doing this is completely unnecessary waste.”
“I have my own considerations, so you don’t need to worry about it.”
Lü Yi put away the dagger and replied defensively.
“What considerations?”
Lü Ze relentlessly pressed.
“Second Brother, you’ve overstepped your bounds! Whether inscriptions can be made on the Immortal Tablet and how many, that’s decided by me, the Clan Leader. I don’t need to explain it to you, do I?”
Lü Dao reminded him, unable to bear it any longer.
“Elder Brother, you should understand that I am speaking on behalf of everyone!”
Lü Ze sneered, clearly wanting to incite the crowd.
“You should also understand that since it can be inscribed, it means our ancestors have permitted it. Do you want them to come out and explain it to you personally?”
Lü Dao glanced at the Immortal Tablet and sneered.
“That’s not necessary. I’m simply considering the future of the Lü family.”
Lü Ze had to back down for the time being.
“Alright, from this moment on, Cheng Hong Ling is my granddaughter-in-law. I will choose an auspicious date and bring her into the family. I hope everyone can help with the preparations during this time.”
Lü Dao didn’t dwell on the matter further, but changed the topic.
“Grandfather, I have one more matter I wish to seek your permission for. As you know, although my Immortal Tablet has the names of over three hundred concubines inscribed, dozens of them have not yet officially married in due to various reasons. I hope to bring them all here this time and handle the marriage ceremonies all at once, to avoid further trouble in the future.”
Lü Er made another request.
“Excellent. Although you are a young master of the Lü family, saving where possible is a good example to set.”
Lü Dao immediately approved.
The relatives around them heard this and felt worse than if they had eaten a dead fly, thinking that their grandson had taken hundreds of concubines, and he was indeed setting a good example.
Meanwhile, Shuiyu Valley was in chaos. Disciples were desperately urging ordinary people to leave, while the higher-ups were using storage rings to transport the elderly, young, women, and children outside. After all, the range of the immortal might strike was tens of miles, so evacuation was necessary as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, the moment Lü Yi finished carving Cheng Hong Ling’s name, a pressure began to envelop the entire Shuiyu Valley.
