HCB Chapter 250: A Little Thing
Chapter 250: A Little Thing
Lu Yu's nostrils twitched, and as soon as the shopkeeper Qi took out the wooden box, the fragrance of grass immediately filled the room.
He bowed and said, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Qi."
Shopkeeper Qi smiled and said, "It's just a small matter, nothing worth mentioning."
"In a few days, the last fairy ship from Jingguo Poyun City will arrive here for evacuation."
"At that time, the Green Cloud Shop in Gongyue City will host a banquet for the colleagues who are evacuating, to relieve their anxiety."
"Senior Xu will also be among them, so..."
Lu Yu immediately smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Qi, I also want to participate. Please kindly inform me when the time comes."
...
At dusk.
The sky above Gongyue City suddenly dimmed.
Only a touch of red, like a raging fire, floated in the sky.
Lu Yu's heart inexplicably stirred, even the usually infallible pill refining was repeatedly frustrated.
He decided to put away the materials and sat cross-legged.
With a pat on his storage belt, he took out the melancholy grass he had just obtained today.
The quiet room was immediately filled with the fragrance of grass.
He secretly speculated in his heart, wondering how Qin Qingrou would react when he practiced alone with her in the spiritual pool.
After speculating for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out.
Instead, he found that a burning desire had ignited in his own heart.
Qin Qingrou was a unique presence among his wives and concubines.
Ling'er, Wanwan, Bailanshan, and Yuying were all ordinary mortals or female cultivators redeemed from the Wanxiang Sect.
But Qin Qingrou was the first female cultivator who made his heart beat violently.
At that time, she was still a beautiful neighbor with a higher cultivation level than him.
Whether it was her figure, appearance, or her introverted and gentle temperament, they all perfectly matched Lu Yu's preferences.
Even when they reached the peak of happiness during dual cultivation, he felt an excited sensation that he had never experienced with his other wives and concubines.
This was something they had never felt before.
Without her knowledge, he would give her precious gifts, as if he had returned to the outskirts of the Holy Spirit Mountain in his dreams.
If he hadn't been unusually bold at that time, he might have missed such a generous and gentle female cultivator.
A kind of intense emotion in his heart was about to burst out.
Rou'er...
Until this moment, he finally understood what kind of feelings he had hidden deep inside.
Night fell.
Ling'er's voice calling for dinner sounded outside the quiet room.
Lu Yu calmed his complex emotions and strode out of the room.
In the small hall on the second floor, his wives and concubines sat at the dining table with smiles on their faces as usual.
Ling'er and Wanwan were busy between the kitchen and the hall, bringing the dishes to the table.
The spirit grains were crystal clear after being steamed, emitting a tempting fragrance.
The spirit birds, mixed with various medicinal herbs, had been stewed for a whole day and became the main course on the table.
Every night, in addition to soup and spiritual tea, various dried flower petals were taken out to make spiritual flower tea.
There was also abundant spiritual wine.
After drinking a cup of spiritual wine, he took a bite of the spirit grain food as usual, and asked about the cultivation progress of his wives and concubines today.
Ling'er, as a beginner in cultivation, although she had the bloodline of the Xuan Turtle, she had only reached the second level of Qi Refining after practicing for some time, with the assistance of sufficient cultivation pills.
Wanwan's progress was the slowest. Although she had started cultivating long before Ling'er, she had only reached the third level of Qi Refining at this moment.
Bailanshan, due to her special physique and the presence of the Wind and Strange Spirit Root, had far surpassed Ling'er and Wanwan in cultivation, reaching the fifth level of Qi Refining.
Jiang Yuru had changed her cultivation method once and had a foundation from her previous cultivation, so she was slightly ahead of Bailanshan, reaching the sixth level of Qi Refining.
Among the many wives and concubines, the only one in the late stage of Foundation Building is Yu Ying, who is a female cultivator.
With sufficient cultivation resources and decent talent, she is gradually approaching the completion of Foundation Building.
With Lu Yu's strong support, the wives and concubines no longer need to go out and earn spirit stones in dangerous situations. They also have access to top resources obtained from the Qingyun Commercial Gate, which greatly enhances their cultivation speed compared to before.
However, they still fall short compared to cultivators like Lu Yu who have external assistance.
While eating, they chat about other matters in the small residence, such as the situation of spirit birds and spirit fields.
After eating two bowls of spiritual food, Lu Yu pats his storage belt and takes out a wooden box, placing it in the middle of the table.
"Rou'er, this is a small gift prepared for you."
He smiles and the fragrance of grass in the wooden box immediately covers the aroma of the spiritual food on the table.
Even though the wives and concubines are enjoying their meal, they are suddenly captivated by the fragrance.
At the same time, Lu Yu continues, "This is the Fragrant Solace Grass."
"Its fragrance lasts long and has the effect of calming the mind and assisting cultivators in cultivating their state of mind."
"Rou'er, although the Beast Dark Root no longer hinders your cultivation, it's always good to have more ways to calm and focus your mind."
Qin Qingrou's eyes flash with surprise as she looks at the wooden box on the table and then at Lu Yu.
The other wives and concubines also show the same astonished expression.
Ling'er can't help but ask, "Husband, where did you pick this Fragrant Solace Grass?"
"The fragrance on these grass leaves is indeed calming. When we have time, we sisters can go and pick some too."
Lu Yu smiles and says, "Although the Fragrant Solace Grass is not rare in Gongyue City, it is said that Master Zhaixing has more of it."
"I asked Qizhangui to help me get it."
"There are also some seeds here. Ling'er, you can plant them in the spirit field later."
Upon hearing this, Ling'er is momentarily stunned.
"Master Zhaixing."
"The administrator of Gongyue City, who already has Nascent Soul cultivation?"
"Husband, you actually..."
Ling'er looks at Lu Yu with an expression of disbelief.
The wives and concubines are extremely surprised.
Even though they obtained it with the help of Qizhangui, it must have involved a great deal of favor.
There is a sudden silence in the small hall.
Qin Qingrou lowers her head, her eyes slightly reddening, and after a while, she raises her head and asks,
"Husband, this gift cannot be considered small."
Her lips curl up slightly, and the sudden blush on her face makes her even more charming.
This scene, which is not particularly touching, still deeply moves her.
It is not until her mind is exhausted that she finally realizes.
Beast Dark Root, the gift...
In an instant, her eyes become blurred.
Seeing that familiar gentle smile, she feels as if something has slipped off her face.
"Whether it's big or small doesn't matter. What matters is, do you like it?"
Lu Yu smiles faintly.
Qin Qingrou's emotions can no longer be restrained.
Her throat seems to be blocked, and her nasal cavity feels congested.
All the memories of their acquaintance come flooding back.
From the initial disdain for his timidity to now, sleeping together every night.
All those heartwarming words, actions, and gestures.
She thought that this would be how she would spend the rest of her life.
Thoughts of falling out of favor have also frequently crossed her mind.