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Chapter 59
Chapter 59
Chapter 59
The sect leader had only accepted three direct disciples in total. Now, one of her direct disciples wanted to marry the other two. All of her disciples had been taken as wives by Li Su. However, seeing that Qin Xiaoyue was willing, the sect leader couldn’t stop them. She looked at Li Su with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
“Li Su, as cultivators, we should prioritize our cultivation. The Demon Sect could attack at any time. If I can’t break through to the Nascent Soul stage soon, I may have to find a way to send the Sacred Command out,” the sect leader said. She planned to send out the Sacred Command, creating some commotion to alert the Demon Sect if she couldn’t break through to the Nascent Soul stage in time. She also intended to subtly remind Li Su that the threat of the Demon Sect was real, and he should focus on cultivating to be prepared.
“Don’t worry, Sect Leader. After I marry Qin Junior Sister, I will take care of this matter,” Li Su replied.
“You?” The sect leader’s gaze scanned Li Su’s figure again. Then, she seemed to have noticed something. “Li Su, have you made progress in your cultivation recently?”
Li Su hadn’t released any aura, but the sect leader still managed to discern some clues. Li Su nodded. “I’ve made a little progress, Sect Leader.”
This time, Li Su didn’t flaunt his cultivation. Mainly because the progress he made this time was too significant and astonishing. The last time he displayed his cultivation, he was only at the third level of the Golden Core stage. It had only been a few years since then. Li Su’s cultivation had soared rapidly with the two significant rewards he had received. If the Sect Leader were to find out that Li Su had reached the seventh level of the Golden Core stage in just a few years, she would likely be extremely shocked.
Indeed, Li Su decided to take it slow for now. He would first marry Qin Xiaoyue before considering other matters. The Sect Leader was pleased to see Li Su’s continued progress in his cultivation. Even though Li Su had married all of her disciples, his cultivation had not suffered. If she knew the extent of Li Su’s recent progress, her sense of relief might become astonished.
Excitement once again swept through the Flying Immortal Sect and the Li Family, creating a lively atmosphere. This time, it was especially spirited.
“The Li Family Patriarch is set to wed the Golden Core Immortal!”
“The Li Family Patriarch is truly remarkable, marrying even a Golden Core Immortal~”
“Golden Core Immortals can live over a thousand years and possess unmatched strength.”
“Wow, a thousand years! I wish I could live for a century.”
“…”
Word of this event had already spread throughout the Kingdom of Martial Arts. Due to Li Su’s successive marriages with female cultivators, the classifications of “immortals” near Luo City had become more diverse.
There were Qi Refining Immortals, Foundation Building Immortals, and Golden Core Immortals, each more powerful than the last. While ordinary folks didn’t know the specifics of their abilities, they were well aware of their formidable nature.
Golden Core Immortals, in particular, were highly regarded merely because of their thousand-year lifespan. Most of the common people, especially those around Luo City, had grown up hearing tales of the Li Family Patriarch.
Li Su, approaching two hundred years of age, had witnessed several generations pass by Luo City. Each new generation brought forth fresh stories and legends. Among them all, the most prevalent were those about the immortal figure, the Li Family Patriarch.
The entire Kingdom of Martial Arts revered him with awe and admiration, thanks to Li Su. The region around Luo City had prospered more than the imperial city itself, all due to the presence of the Li Family.
Recently, many cultivation clans, including newly formed ones, had relocated to the vicinity of Luo City. Over the years, some wandering cultivators Li Su had encountered on Immortal Jade Ridge had returned to settle down.
These new cultivation clans had a common characteristic—the female cultivators in their first generation lacked exceptional physical beauty. In recent decades, the most attractive female cultivators had been taken into Li Su’s Li Family.
This left other cultivators with limited options. While the Kingdom of Martial Arts had its fair share of cultivators, only a few possessed exceptional beauty among the females. For these women, Li Su was the first choice for marriage.
Knowing Li Su was unlikely to show interest in them, they formed families with other wandering cultivators. Witnessing Li Su’s ability to marry even a Golden Core stage female cultivator left these cultivation clans in awe and amazement.
They all brought gifts and attended Li Su’s wedding, making it even more festive than Su Yun’s nuptials. Representatives from the other two immortal sects also sent envoys to partake in the ceremony.
On the day of the grand wedding, it was also a celebration of Qin Xiaoyue’s achievement of the Golden Core stage. Members from the two immortal sects were particularly curious about Li Su.
“Zi Luo, look, that’s Li Su over there.”
“No wonder so many female cultivators want to wed him. But I can’t quite understand how someone as inconsistent as him won the heart of Qin Xiaoyue, who has reached the Golden Core stage.”
“……”
Two female cultivators engaged in a curious conversation among the representatives from one of the immortal sects.
“Xiaoyue~”
After the wedding ceremony concluded, Li Su gently lifted the crimson veil within the bridal chamber that had concealed Qin Xiaoyue’s face. Despite their existing connection, Qin Xiaoyue remained incredibly bashful. Even though she had already reached the Golden Core stage, her beauty seemed even more captivating. Li Su couldn’t resist and leaned in for a kiss.
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The following day, Li Su still basked in the afterglow of their wedding night. After their honeymoon, Qin Xiaoyue stayed in the Li Family’s residence for a month before returning to the imperial city of the Kingdom of Martial Arts. Her presence there served to oversee the kingdom and, more importantly, to tend to the unmarked stone tablet.
Since Qin Xiaoyue’s advancement to the Golden Core stage, the stone tablet occasionally revealed new segments of potent cultivation techniques.
“Husband, recently, a rather potent segment of a cultivation technique has emerged. I must return to guard it and ensure its completion,” she informed Li Su.
Li Su nodded and replied, “Qin Xiaoyue, you must go.”
With their journey being just a few hours by flying boat, Li Su understood the importance of her mission. After Qin Xiaoyue’s departure, he spent time with his other concubines in the household. Generations of descendants continued to multiply, with each branching out and the number steadily increasing. While the rewards of cultivation halved every other generation, they became fixed after reaching a certain point, avoiding diminishing to zero.
With the growing number of descendants, Li Su’s cultivation steadily increased. He now gained over 100 years of annual cultivation, similar to a small yearly reward. At this rate, even without the rewards of reaching a thousand years of cultivation, Li Su would soon reach the pinnacle of the Golden Core stage.