Cultivation: Starting with a Dual Cultivation Technique at the Immortal Rank

32: Chapter 32 A New Path for Family Expansion, Orioles and Swallows Add More to Spring GardenIn the blink of an eye, another month passed.

On Yifei Peak, the festive atmosphere brought by Li Nianxue’s birth had not weakened over time; on the contrary, it grew increasingly vibrant.

The arrival of this small life was like a catalyst, causing the entire Yifei Peak to radiate unprecedented vitality and vigor.

Li Yifei’s life returned to a routine, or rather, a more busy and fulfilling routine.

During the day, he would spend a great deal of time accompanying Lin Qingxue and their daughter.

Having just given birth, Lin Qingxue recovered extremely quickly under the nourishment of massive amounts of Medicinal Pills. Her complexion was even more rosy and moving than before the birth, and her entire being overflowed with the gentle radiance of motherhood.

Little Nianxue changed day by day. From her initial kitten-like cries, she could now babble and wave her small hands, her eyes—which looked exactly like Li Yifei’s—always curiously observing everything around her.

Whenever Li Yifei held his daughter and felt that wonderful connection of shared Bloodline, his sense of belonging to what was called ”home” grew stronger.

Besides enjoying Family happiness, his ”core businesses” of Alchemy and Cultivation were never neglected.

The business of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was now at its zenith. The reputation of his perfect-quality Medicinal Pills had spread far and wide, not only monopolizing the market for all low-level Cultivators within the Qingyun Sect’s sphere of influence but even attracting Cultivators from surrounding Sects and Families who began seeking ways to purchase them.

The demand for Medicinal Pills increased daily. Even with Lin Qingxue and Xiao Waner helping, the primary refinement pressure still rested on him.

Fortunately, Alchemy was already second nature to him, feeling more like a form of relaxation.

Nighttime was his golden hour for progressing in his Realm. The Grand Ultimate Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Secret Canon never stopped running. In particular, Qin Wanqing and Steward Bai Zhi—the two True Spirit Root Dao Companions whose injuries had fully healed—were the objects of his ”focused attention.”

With the enhancement of the Dual Cultivation Secret Tome, they not only completely consolidated their Foundation and began steadily increasing their cultivation, but Li Yifei himself also received feedback of pure primordial yin Qi, pushing his Qi Refining ninth-layer Realm Bottleneck to the point of being precarious.

At the same time, his Body Refining Realm was also steadily advancing. The Body Refining Spirit Medicines with slightly mixed medicinal properties sent by various Families, or the low-level monster cores collected through the Hundred Treasures Pavilion channels, all became ”fodder” for his Nine Revolutions Chaos Body Refining Art, silently pushing his Physical Body strength toward the threshold of the eighth layer of Body Refining.

The booming development of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion brought more than just massive wealth. More importantly, the huge potential it displayed allowed more and more small cultivation Families to see the value of affiliation.

Just like the Wang and Zhang Families before them, these small Families either had a few shops in some remote market or controlled some unique Spirit Material resources, but they all suffered from being too small to form a significant presence. The ”thick leg” of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was undoubtedly the backer they dreamed of.

”Senior Brother Li of Yifei Peak recruits talents widely! Any Family that joins the Hundred Treasures Pavilion Alliance sees their business become incredibly prosperous!”

”It’s not just business! I heard that Wang Yuyan, the daughter of the Wang Family head, and Zhou Zhiqing of the Zhou Family are both serving Senior Brother Li on Yifei Peak. Their status has risen, and their Families have benefited immensely!”

”Yes, I heard several more Families want to join recently. They’ve sent people to Yifei Peak to pay their respects, and the gifts they’ve brought are piled up like mountains!”

Similar rumors circulated among various small Families, making the path of ”marriage Alliance” once again a shortcut in the eyes of many Family heads.

Sure enough, in just one month, under Luo Lingxi’s screening and introduction, five more women from different cultivation Families were sent to Yifei Peak as ”gifts” of goodwill from their Families.

At the same time, as Li Yifei’s reputation for being ”generous and kind to Concubines” spread within the Sect, some female Sect Disciples—suffering from a lack of cultivation resources and a bleak future—also began to consider it.

Compared to the uncertain future of bitter cultivation or being assigned by the Sect to some unknown fellow Disciple, becoming a Concubine of the master of Yifei Peak, Senior Brother Li, seemed like an incredibly tempting choice. Five more qualified female Sect Disciples, after some ”internal struggle” and active application, successfully joined the large Family of Yifei Peak.

On this day, after handling the affairs of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Li Yifei summoned these ten new women in the main hall.

Inside the hall, ten beauties were lined up on both sides, each with her own unique charm. Seeing them, Li Yifei was in a great mood. He sat in the main seat, his gaze gently sweeping over each of them.

”Raise your heads, there’s no need to be restrained.” His voice carried a magnetic quality that put people at ease.

Hearing this, the ten women raised their heads one after another, looking curiously and somewhat shyly at the legendary master of Yifei Peak.

First were the five women from the cultivation Families.

At the front was a young woman dressed in a goose-yellow long dress. She was tall and well-proportioned with graceful curves, a standard oval face, and features as beautiful as a painting, carrying a gentle temperament reminiscent of the Jiangnan water towns.

Her name was Su Qiaoqi, from the Su Family, which was famous for weaving and embroidery. Their Family specialty was a Spirit Material called ”Ice Silkworm Silk.” She herself was skilled in needlework, her slender jade hands seemingly able to weave the most beautiful brocades in the world, and her personality was gentle, quiet, and well-educated.

Right next to her was a petite girl with a sweet appearance. Her name was Qian Xiaoxiao, from the Qian Family, which made its living brewing Spirit Wine.

She had crescent-shaped eyes that loved to laugh and two small dimples at the corners of her mouth, making her look exceptionally charming and cute. Qian Xiaoxiao was lively and extroverted, particularly skilled at tasting and blending various Spirit Wines and Spirit Foods—a true little gourmet.

The third woman’s temperament was entirely different. She wore a crisp set of green martial attire, her posture tall and upright, her curves well-defined, and her wheat-colored skin glowing with health.

Her name was Sun Yaner, and her Family had been in the business of taming and selling Spirit Beasts for generations. Sun Yaner had grown up with Spirit Beasts; her personality was bright and generous, and she was particularly skilled at communicating with various avian Spirit Beasts. Her hawk-taming skills were second to none in her Family.

The fourth was a woman with a plump figure and a glamorous appearance. Her name was Li Meier—the surname was a coincidence. Her Family ran the largest cosmetics shop in Qingyang City. She herself was highly knowledgeable about makeup and blending fragrances, and her every smile and glance carried a seductive charm.

She had a full, voluptuous figure and a swaying gait. Her personality was bold and direct, and her gaze toward Li Yifei was filled with unabashed admiration and heat.

The last Family woman was named Zheng Shuyun. Her figure was slightly thin, and she wore a simple scholar’s skirt. Her appearance was delicate, carrying a faint scholarly air.

The Zheng Family was a Family of scholars, with many Cultivators serving as civil officials or teachers in mortal Dynasties. Zheng Shuyun herself was well-read, skilled in calligraphy and arithmetic, and possessed a calm, introverted personality and a meticulous mind, having an extraordinary talent for managing documents and accounts.

Li Yifei looked at these five unique Family women and nodded inwardly. Embroidery, brewing, beast taming, cosmetics, and arithmetic—these skills might seem unrelated to cultivation, but for a developing Family, they were indispensable. Their arrival would undoubtedly greatly enrich the ”industrial structure” of Yifei Peak.

Next, his gaze turned to the other five female Disciples from the Sect.

They were slightly older, between twenty and twenty-five years old. Their brows held less of the greenness of youth and more of a mature charm.

The leading woman was named Zhao Sirou. She had once been a well-known beauty in the Outer Sect, with a graceful figure and a lovely face. She was particularly skilled in music, her performance on the Spirit Flute being superb. Her personality was gentle, and she disliked conflict. Because she had been unable to Breakthrough to the Middle Stage of Qi Refining and had no background, seeing her future as hopeless, she had actively sought to join Yifei Peak.

Standing beside her were a pair of twin sisters, Yun Xiu and Yun Wei. Their appearances were almost identical, both with melon-seed faces, almond eyes, and slender figures, though the elder sister Yun Xiu had a slightly cooler temperament, while the younger sister Yun Wei was more lively.

They were born as Loose Cultivators and had finally managed to join the Sect, but their Meridians were injured due to an error in their Cultivation Technique. Although they were later repaired, they had missed the optimal time for cultivation. The two were skilled in a combined sword technique that was quite powerful when used together.

The fourth was named Zhou Qing. She had a fit build and bronze-colored skin, looking like a Disciple who spent years training outside. She was not a woman of many words and had a determined personality, but her skill in drawing Talismans was quite impressive, especially for auxiliary types like Divine Speed Talismans and Hiding Talismans.

The last person was named Fang Ning. Her appearance wasn’t the most top-tier among the ten, but she had a unique, cool temperament. She was tall with a well-proportioned frame and had once been a peripheral member of the Sect’s law enforcement team, skilled in tracking and investigation. She was a woman of few words but possessed extremely sharp observation skills.

Looking at these ten faces—some seductive, some pure, some valiant, some gentle—Li Yifei couldn’t help but sigh with emotion. The previous batch of Concubines, like Qin Wanqing and Steward Bai Zhi, hadn’t had time to conceive yet, and Su Yuerong and the others still had their children in their wombs, and now ten more had arrived... Truly... he truly loved this kind of life!

He cleared his throat and spoke slowly: ”That you could come to my Yifei Peak is your destiny and my honor. My rules are simple: once you enter my door, you are my people. As long as you stay in your place and are loyal to me, I will certainly not mistreat you.”

He paused and looked at the five Family women: ”Su Qiaoqi, Qian Xiaoxiao, Sun Yaner, Li Meier, Zheng Shuyun. You are the hope of your Families and the future Family members of my Yifei Peak. I am already aware of your respective specialties.”

”Later, Luo Lingxi will arrange suitable tasks for you based on your strengths. Here with me, as long as you have the ability, you won’t have to worry about not having a chance to stand out.”

He then turned to the five Sect Disciples: ”Zhao Sirou, Yun Xiu, Yun Wei, Zhou Qing, Fang Ning. I understand your past struggles and hardships. From today on, those are no longer problems. Yifei Peak has ample resources. As long as you Cultivate diligently and serve with your heart, I guarantee your future cultivation path will be a hundred times smoother than before.”

His words were not heavy, but they were filled with a convincing power. The ten women felt their hearts settle; most of their original anxiety dissipated, replaced by yearning and expectation for the future.

”Husband.” Li Meier was the boldest, looking at Li Yifei with eyes like silk and speaking in a sweet, dripping voice, ”We have just arrived and don’t understand anything. In the future, we’ll need Husband to... ’instruct’ us a lot.”

She deliberately emphasized the word ”instruct,” causing the other sisters nearby to blush with shame.

Li Yifei laughed heartily. He wasn’t repulsed by such direct flirting; on the contrary, he found it quite interesting.

”Don’t worry, I will ’instruct’ you all, not a single one will be left out,” he said meaningfully, his gaze circling the ten of them.

Looking at this room full of beauties, Li Yifei couldn’t help but start thinking.

After this period of ”harvesting,” there probably weren’t many female Disciples left within the Sect who met his requirements. This path was slowly narrowing.

However, with the continuous expansion of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, the line of external small Families showed more and more potential. In order to seek protection and development, these Families’ willingness for marriage Alliances would only grow stronger. In the future, his source of wives and Concubines might mainly rely on these subordinate Families spread across various regions.

A massive relationship network, with Yifei Peak at the center, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion as the link, and marriage Alliances as the bond, was becoming increasingly clear in his mind.

”Alright,” Li Yifei stood up and instructed Luo Lingxi beside him, ”Lingxi, take them down to settle in and familiarize them with the environment and rules of the peak. Tell them that tonight... I will hold a banquet in the newly built ’Listening to the Rain Pavilion’ to welcome them.”

”Yes, Husband,” Luo Lingxi replied with a smile, stepping forward gracefully to begin arranging the residences for the ten new sisters.

Li Yifei watched their departing backs, his heart burning with heat.

Tonight would be another night of hard labor.