Establish A Long-Lived Family From The Son-In-Law

Chapter 70: Sister Miaoge, I never go to places like this!

Two days later.

Two Iron Feather Eagles flew through the clouds like sharp swords.

"Miaoge, we are approaching Jiulongfang Market. Get ready to descend."

"Be careful, don't hit the formation of the market, or you will be attacked by the formation."

Lu Miaoge, dressed in a white long dress, with long black hair cascading down her fragrant shoulders, sat elegantly on the Iron Feather Eagle, and transmitted her voice to Lu Changsheng.

"Okay, Sister Miaoge."

Lu Changsheng nodded, and he could already see Jiulongfang Market ahead.

From high above, the entire market seemed larger than Qingzhu Mountain, covering an estimated area of five to six thousand acres.

Surrounded by nine towering peaks that pierced the clouds, forming an arch.

This is also the origin of the name Jiulongfang Market.

On the nine peaks, terraced fields could be seen, filled with spiritual plants, and there were also cultivated spiritual fields around the market.

The market was covered by formations, appearing hazy, with only a rough outline visible, unable to see the specific situation inside.

Along the way, as they approached Jiulongfang Market, more and more cultivators came and went.

Some rode spiritual birds, some flew on magical tools, and some controlled flying boats.

There were also many riding demonic beasts, galloping on land, or escorting goods.

Lu Changsheng felt a strong cultivator atmosphere.

He had never been to such a cultivator market before, as he rarely left Qingzhu Mountain.

The former Niutou Mountain was just a small gathering place for scattered cultivators, not even considered a market, and there was no cultivator atmosphere.

After a while, Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge landed steadily near the entrance of Jiulongfang Market on the Iron Feather Eagle.

Although it was called a market, it looked similar to a city.

It was much more magnificent than the Ruyi County City he had visited before.

The city wall, nearly a hundred meters high, resembled a lying dragon, encircling the nine peaks it protected.

There were faint fluctuations of spiritual energy on the city wall, clearly inscribed with formations.

Lu Changsheng felt that the formations in Jiulongfang Market were even more defensive than those in Qingzhu Mountain.

But this was normal.

Qingzhu Mountain had a second-grade medium-quality spiritual vein below it.

Jiulongfang Market also had a second-grade medium-quality spiritual vein below it.

It was no different from Qingzhu Mountain.

Moreover, Jiulongfang Market was established by Qingyun Sect, so naturally there were formation masters arranging formations.

The two of them arrived in front of the entrance gate tower.

The gate tower was dozens of zhang high, majestic and grand, making people feel small when standing in front of it.

There were two Qingyun Sect cultivators standing guard at the gate, with a small pavilion next to them.

Every cultivator entering the market had to present an identity token.

Without an identity token, they had to go to the pavilion to register and pay with spiritual stones.

Lu Miaoge told Lu Changsheng that the identity tokens were divided into temporary and long-term ones.

The temporary token cost one spiritual stone and could only be used for half a month inside.

The long-term fee was ten spiritual stones, valid for two years.

Only those who bought houses or owned shops in the market could get a free accommodation quota.

If the identity token expired and was not renewed on time while the person was still in the market, they would be pursued and captured by the enforcement team of Qingyun Sect and fined with spiritual stones.

If there were no spiritual stones to be fined, they would be taken as laborers to repay the debt.

This was also one of the main sources of profit for the establishment of the market.

Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but sigh. No wonder many cultivators didn't come to such large markets.

Although it was safer and more convenient than the outside world.

But for lower-level cultivators, the entrance fee was not a small amount.

And after entering the market, they still had to eat, drink, and find accommodation, which would cost money.

As for buying houses and owning shops in the market, it was hard to imagine that it would be easy.

Indeed, cultivating was difficult, and survival was even more difficult!

Afterwards, Lu Changsheng followed the crowd and paid ten spiritual stones, obtaining a long-term identity token.

These ten spiritual stones could be reimbursed by the Lu family later.

With the identity token in hand, Lu Changsheng followed Lu Miaoge into Jiulongfang Market.

Upon entering the city, a bustling street immediately appeared before them.

People of all ages and genders, almost all cultivators, were coming and going on the street, with pavilions and buildings lining both sides.

"Qingyun Sect has regulations that prohibit fighting, causing trouble, and setting up stalls or sleeping on the streets within the market."

"Once discovered or reported, the enforcement team will come to punish."

Lu Changsheng

"And besides the law enforcement personnel of the Qingyun Sect and the Foundation Building cultivators, ordinary Qi refining cultivators are not allowed to fly with their instruments or ride on demonic beasts in the market."

Lu Miaoge transmitted her voice to Lu Changsheng.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded.

No wonder he hadn't seen anyone flying or riding on mounts. They all walked.

He felt more reassured about the security situation in the Jiulong Market.

"The Jiulong Market is divided into five regions: east, west, south, north, and central."

"The central region is the core area of the second-grade spiritual veins, where disciples of the Qingyun Sect reside and cultivate. Only a small number of caves are open to the public."

"The east region is where some cultivation families and wealthy households reside. Our Lu family has a large courtyard in the east region, where you can also live. The spiritual energy there is between the lower-grade and middle-grade spiritual veins."

"The west region is where the scattered cultivators reside. The conditions there are relatively worse, but there is a first-grade spiritual vein."

"The south and north regions are the commercial and entertainment areas, where various inns, restaurants, and shops are located."

"We are currently in the north region, and our Lu family's talisman shop is just ahead."

Lu Miaoge led Lu Changsheng towards the city, constantly introducing him to the situation in the Jiulong Market.

Lu Changsheng nodded and listened attentively.

It was the first time he had heard Lu Miaoge speak so much.

But he also knew that Lu Miaoge was usually quiet and didn't like to talk, giving the impression of being detached from worldly affairs. In reality, she had a good personality.

That's why she had said so much and provided such detailed explanations when bringing him to the Jiulong Market, knowing that he was unfamiliar with the place.

As they walked, Lu Changsheng kept looking at the pavilions and buildings on both sides of the street.

'The Drunken Immortal Tower,' 'The Gathering Immortal Tower,' 'The Myriad Treasures Pavilion,' 'The Alchemy Cauldron Pavilion,' 'The Hundred Refining Workshop,' 'The Exquisite Pavilion.'

Through the names of these buildings, he could vaguely guess what they were for.

When he saw the Drunken Immortal Tower, with red lanterns hanging high and faint music drifting from inside, Lu Changsheng felt that it didn't seem like a proper restaurant.

"Changsheng, you are already a married man. It's better not to go to places like this. It not only wastes money but also affects cultivation."

Lu Miaoge saw Lu Changsheng staring at the Drunken Immortal Tower and spoke, her voice gentle with a hint of shyness.

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng's mouth twitched.

He instantly understood what kind of place the Drunken Immortal Tower was.

No wonder he had faintly heard the sound of women calling out. It turned out he hadn't misheard.

Sure enough, fairies existed not only in the mortal world but also in private rooms.

"Miaoge, I was just curious about this restaurant and took a few more glances. I never go to places like this."

Lu Changsheng straightened his posture and spoke seriously.

He had no interest in such places.

After all, he was a man with five wives, six concubines, two favored concubines, and a chambermaid. Why would he need to go to such a place?

Even though he had always wanted to take concubines and have an 'immortal' give birth to his children.

It was impossible for him to persuade an immortal concubine to reform here. Wouldn't that be foolish?

However, this Miss Miaoge actually knew about such places.

Well, this Miss Miaoge seemed detached from worldly affairs, but she was six years older than him.

She had been coming to the market for these years, managing the shop. How could she be a completely naive young girl?

"That's good."

Lu Miaoge lightly pursed her lips and replied calmly, not saying much on this matter.

She continued to introduce some information to Lu Changsheng.

In this way, the two of them walked and talked. After about fifteen minutes, Lu Miaoge stopped in front of a shop.

"This is our Lu family's talisman shop."

Lu Changsheng looked at the shop in front of him.

The shop had a mainstream three-story structure, about six zhang high, with exquisite carvings and a grand appearance, both luxurious and elegant.

There was a sign hanging above that read 'Qingzhu Lu Family Talisman Shop.'

"Boss!"

At the entrance of the shop, a girl of seventeen or eighteen years old, with a delicate face and wearing a uniform with the words 'Qingzhu Lu Family Talisman Shop,' bowed when she saw Lu Miaoge.

Then her gaze involuntarily fell on Lu Changsheng standing beside her.

She was attracted by Lu Changsheng's handsome face and gentle temperament.

"Hmm."

Lu Miaoge nodded coldly.

She transmitted to Lu Changsheng that this was the receptionist and salesperson of the shop.

Currently, the talisman shop had a shopkeeper, two apprentices, and two receptionists.

The shopkeeper's name was Zhang Shan, a sixth-level Qi refining cultivator who had been working at the Lu family's talisman shop for over ten years.

The two apprentices were named Li Shi and Wang Wu. They had been working at the shop for five or six years. They were descendants of cultivators in the Jiulong Market, with only a ninth-grade spiritual root, but they had some talent in talisman-making, so their families sent them to the talisman shop as apprentices.

Their daily work involved drawing talismans, making talisman paper, and refining spiritual ink.

The two apprentices mentioned by the previous four elders are the two of them.

This kind of apprentice is bound by a long-term contract, as long as they are provided with food and lodging, occasionally taught and guided in making talismans, and they don't even need a monthly salary.

Learning a craft is like this.

Whether it's making talismans, refining pills, or crafting tools, all these skills with thresholds are acquired step by step.

Even if one doesn't ultimately succeed in learning, it's not anyone's fault.

As for the two receptionists, they are ordinary people.

Although Jiulongfang Market is a market for cultivating immortals, it's not entirely populated by cultivators; there are also many ordinary people.

Some of them came here with cultivators in the past.

Some are descendants of cultivators who work and live here.

Although it's not easy to live in the market, as long as one can find a job, even ordinary people can survive.

They can even save up a few spirit stones.

After all, in the mortal world, people earn gold and silver, but in Jiulongfang Market, they earn spirit stones.

"He Liu, come in."

"I have something to tell you."

Lu Miaoge glanced at the woman.

She walked into the shop with Lu Changsheng.

The shop is about two hundred square meters in size.

The layout is very simple, with exquisite counters on both sides and in the center.

They display various talismans, as well as talisman paper, spiritual ink, talisman brushes, and other related items.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

In the hall, there was a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties with a thin face, and a young woman in work clothes.

When they saw Lu Miaoge and Lu Changsheng, they all bowed and saluted.

"Uncle Zhang, go call Li Shi and Wang Wu. I have something to discuss with you."

Lu Miaoge nodded and said to the middle-aged man with a thin face.

"Yes."

Zhang Shan went to the inner room.

Soon, two young women in their twenties, with beautiful faces and wearing "Qingzhu Lu's Talisman Shop" work clothes, came to the hall.

Although the two of them are cultivators, their cultivation levels are not high, only at the second or third level of Qi Refinement.

"This is Lu Changsheng, a middle-grade talisman master from my Lu family."

"I won't have time to manage the shop in the future, so I will hand it over to Changsheng. He is now the second owner of the shop."

"Uncle Zhang, if there are any matters regarding the shop, report them directly to Changsheng."

"Li Shi, Wang Wu, if you have any matters in the future, report them directly to the second owner."

After seeing everyone gathered, Lu Miaoge said to them.

Her tone was cold, with a hint of decisiveness.

This let Lu Changsheng see a different side of this young lady.

Usually, when he interacts with Lu Miaoge, she always has a graceful and elegant demeanor, like water, never like this.

The five people were somewhat surprised and looked at Lu Changsheng in astonishment.

They didn't expect that this handsome and talented young man in front of them was actually a middle-grade talisman master!

Their future new boss.

"Zhang Shan, meet the second owner."

"Li Shi, meet the second owner."

"Wang Wu, meet the second owner."

"He Liu, meet the second owner."

"Sun Qi, meet the second owner."

The five of them didn't think too much and immediately bowed and saluted.

The surprise and astonishment in their eyes turned into envy, admiration, respect, and admiration.

A middle-grade talisman master can live a comfortable life anywhere.

Especially when they heard Lu Changsheng's name, surname Lu.

Subconsciously, they thought he was a descendant of the Qingzhu Lu family.

Coming here to take over the shop was just a way to gain experience and experience life.

Good-looking, talented, and from a good family, it made people even more envious.

Especially Li Shi, Wang Wu, and the two receptionists, their gazes towards Lu Changsheng were no longer the same.

"I will trouble all of you in the future."

Lu Changsheng smiled at everyone and slightly bowed.

Before coming, Lu Miaoge also told him some things about the shop.

Usually, the situation in the shop can be handled by the shopkeeper Zhang Shan, so he doesn't need to worry about it at all.

Apart from giving some guidance to Li Shi and Wang Wu in making talismans, his main task is to oversee the issue of goods.

The Lingfu Shop needs to replenish its stock every month.

Naturally, they can't rely solely on the Lu family for these goods.

Most of the high-quality and even top-quality talismans are made by the four elders.

As for the basic and low-grade talismans, they are mostly purchased from some freelance talisman masters.

Although these freelance talisman masters have been cooperating with the Lu family for many years, the quality still needs to be monitored and controlled by him, a talisman master, to prevent the situation of inferior quality.

After all, the things sold in this shop are generally more expensive than those sold by freelance talisman masters.

The reason for this higher price lies in the guarantee of quality.

The same goes for talisman paper, spiritual ink, and talisman brushes.

Furthermore, sometimes the shop may run out of certain talismans, but if he, as a talisman master, is able to draw them, he will try to do so.

After introducing Lu Changsheng to the employees, Lu Miaoge didn't say anything else and let everyone disperse.

She took out a stack of talismans from her storage bag and handed them to Zhang Shan.

They were all middle-grade and top-grade talismans.

Every month when she goes back, in addition to receiving guidance from the four elders in making talismans, she also brings a batch of talismans from them.

Lu Miaoge told Lu Changsheng that in addition to some middle-grade and top-grade talismans, the four elders also make three first-grade top-grade talismans every month.

These are the treasures of the Lingfu Shop and the foundation of its existence.

However, she doesn't give these three top-grade talismans to Zhang Shan; she keeps them with herself.

She only trades them face-to-face when someone wants them.

Afterwards, she took Lu Changsheng to visit the shop and introduced him to the situation of the shop.

This shop has three floors.

On the first floor, besides the sales hall, there is also a reception room and a small courtyard at the back.

The second floor is where Li Shi and Wang Wu work and rest.

The third floor is where Lu Miaoge, the owner, rests and sleeps. It has a living room, bedroom, lounge, talisman room, and storage room.

There are restrictions on the third floor, and a token is required to enter.

Lu Miaoge then told Lu Changsheng that she rarely stays here.

If Lu Changsheng finds it troublesome and doesn't want to live in the Lu family's estate in the eastern district, he can also live here most of the time.

Lu Changsheng didn't mind either way.

He expressed that he would still go to the Lu family's estate in the eastern district first.

Since he has come to Jiulongfang Market, he should at least pay a visit.

Before coming, the four elders had told him that there is not only one Lingfu Shop in Jiulongfang Market, but also other businesses owned by the Lu family.

The second elder of the Lu family manages the business in Lu Family Market and usually stays in Jiulongfang Market.

If he has any business, he can directly find this second elder.

So naturally, when he arrives, he must go and pay his respects.

This is how a family works, with many social connections.

Otherwise, it would seem too isolated and unsociable.

"Miaoge, it's getting late. Let me treat you to a meal."

"I'll be relying on you for the rest of the time, otherwise I won't feel at ease."

After Lu Miaoge showed Lu Changsheng around the shop and finished giving instructions, Lu Changsheng spoke up to her.

"Okay, let's just eat nearby."

Lu Miaoge didn't refuse and nodded.

"I haven't eaten anything these past few days, and my mouth feels completely tasteless. I've been waiting to have a good meal today, so I can't just eat anything."

"Miaoge, is there anything delicious nearby?"

Lu Changsheng asked directly.

"Then let's go to the nearby Yushan Ge. I've eaten there a few times, and the food is very good."

Lu Miaoge pondered for a moment.

"Alright, let's go."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

Then the two of them went downstairs. At this time, there were customers looking at talisman brushes, and a shop assistant was introducing them.

Although the shop assistant is an ordinary person, they have received training and are familiar with these things.

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge didn't pay much attention and just nodded slightly to the shopkeeper Zhang Shan before leaving the shop.

They arrived at the nearby "Yushan Ge" that Lu Miaoge mentioned.

(End of this chapter)