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

40: Chapter 4 New Lotus Ten Mile FragranceHe withdrew his gaze and walked into the quiet room at his leisure, his eyes slowly sweeping over the ten young girls.

Luo Lingxi, who had been waiting there for a long time, stepped forward and bowed, saying, ”Husband, everyone has arrived.”

She lowered her voice, a hint of excitement in her tone: ”Husband, your status as a True Disciple is indeed useful. Coupled with your reputation as an Alchemy Genius and your generosity spreading throughout the Outer Sect, our people hardly had to say much this time. Almost every target on the list agreed as soon as it was mentioned.”

”These ten are the best candidates that Lingxi and the sisters have carefully selected for you from among thousands of newly entered female Disciples.”

Li Yifei nodded with satisfaction and began to carefully examine the ten young girls before him.

It had to be said that Luo Lingxi and the others’ judgment was indeed sharp.

Every one of these ten girls was a one-in-a-thousand beauty, each with a different temperament and her own unique charm.

His gaze first fell upon the most brightly beautiful girl.

She had a graceful figure with undulating curves. Even the loose Outer Sect Disciple uniform seemed to take on a seductive, tight-fitting quality on her, as if the fabric itself were clinging to those breathtaking contours.

Her jet-black hair was lightly curled and draped casually behind her shoulders. Her fox-like eyes shimmered with watery light, the corners slightly upturned. She met Li Yifei’s scrutiny boldly and directly, showing no timidity; instead, a hint of an interested smile played at the corners of her mouth.

This girl was named Jiang Yingying, and she possessed a three-attribute True Spirit Root.

Beside Jiang Yingying was a petite girl with playful twin ponytails.

She had a round face with a bit of cute baby fat, and her apricot eyes were large, round, and clearly defined in black and white.

At this moment, they were blinking rapidly, filled with a vibrant energy that found everything novel. She didn’t seem nervous at all; instead, because of Li Yifei’s gaze, she revealed a large, sweet, and energetic smile, showing a pair of cute little tiger teeth.

Her name was Xia Xiaohe, and she had a three-attribute True Spirit Root.

On the other side of Xia Xiaohe sat a quiet girl with a completely opposite temperament.

She was tall and well-proportioned, with a refined and elegant appearance that exuded a strong scholarly aura.

Even at this moment, which would decide her future fate, she still held a roll of yellowed bamboo slips in her arms, as if that were the center of her world.

Her back was held perfectly straight, and her clear phoenix eyes met Li Yifei’s calmly. There was no flattery or fear in her gaze, only a composed and dignified serenity.

This girl was named Meng Zhishu, also possessing a three-attribute True Spirit Root.

A seat away from Meng Zhishu was a classical beauty with a temperament as gentle as water.

She wore a Disciple’s uniform that had been washed until it was pale, yet it remained clean and tidy.

She had a standard oval face, curved eyebrows, and a soft smile always lingering at the corners of her mouth, making one feel an immediate sense of closeness upon seeing her.

Unlike the others who looked directly with boldness or curiosity, she slightly lowered her eyelids, her hands folded over her knees in the submissive manner of a well-bred young lady.

Her name was Liu Xinyue, and she too had a three-attribute True Spirit Root.

The last girl with a True Spirit Root sat quietly in the farthest corner.

She had exquisite features and skin as white as snow. Her long hair fell like a waterfall, and her temperament was cold and aloof, somewhat reminiscent of Su Yanran.

However, within that coldness, there was more of the innocence and detachment of someone who had not yet experienced the world.

She seemed somewhat unaccustomed to such an occasion, hugging her knees and resting her chin lightly upon them, her eyes wandering like a startled white deer. Her name was Bai Qingmeng.

In just a short moment, Li Yifei had seen five stunning beauties with True Spirit Roots, and he was already very satisfied in his heart.

His gaze continued to sweep toward the back.

The remaining five girls, although they only had four-attribute Pseudo Spirit Roots, were also top-tier in terms of appearance and figure. In the mortal world, they would all be beauties enough to cause princes and generals to fight over them.

One petite and delicate girl had features as exquisite as a porcelain doll carefully carved by a master artist. Her long eyelashes fluttered, making her look exceptionally well-behaved and cute, making one want to hold her in the palm of their hand and protect her. Her name was Sun Qiaoqiao.

Beside her sat a girl with a tall and straight posture. Her brow carried a hint of heroic spirit rarely seen in ordinary women, with a high bridge of the nose, slightly thin lips, and sharp eyes.

She didn’t sit like the others; instead, her legs were slightly apart and her hands were pressed on her knees, like a female leopard ready to strike at any moment, full of wild beauty. This girl was named Feng Lingxue.

Further back was a pair of twin sisters with identical appearances.

The elder sister, Hua Jieyu, seemed to have a more lively and outgoing personality. She was curiously whispering to her sister, her eyes sparkling with anticipation for the future.

The younger sister, Hua Jiefu, was much quieter, just listening silently and nodding occasionally, with a hint of unease about the unfamiliar environment in her gaze.

The two of them sat together, one active and one quiet, complementing each other beautifully and movingly.

The last one was a woman full of the charm of the Jiangnan water towns.

She had a delicate figure, fair skin, and a sorrowful look in her eyes that would evoke pity in anyone.

When Li Yifei’s gaze fell on her, she nervously twisted the corner of her clothes, looked up timidly for a moment, and then quickly lowered her head again, murmuring something softly.

That Wu Nongruan accent was so soft and sweet that it seemed it could melt a person’s bones. Her name was Wu Nongruan.

Ten girls, ten types of charm.

Li Yifei took in everyone’s appearance, figure, temperament, and Spiritual Root Aptitude, and already had a plan in his heart.

Then, with a slight movement of his Divine Thought, a strand of pure Divine Sense that others could not perceive swept silently over the ten girls like mercury spilling on the ground.

This was not some soul-searching secret technique, but a mysterious ability attached to his Divine Sense after practicing the Grand Ultimate Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Secret Canon, which could extremely gently probe a person’s primordial yin aura. What he was concerned about, naturally, was their primordial yin energy.

The results fed back by his Divine Sense caused the corners of his mouth to turn up slightly unconsciously.

All ten girls, without exception, were virgins whose primordial yin had not been leaked.

Their life Origins were pure and flawless, like unpolished jade.

”This cultivation world, although it has the power to reach the heavens and move the earth, is quite similar to the ancient mortal world in some aspects,” Li Yifei lamented inwardly.

Although the customs of this realm were open and there was no lack of extraordinary women who dared to love and hate, for the vast majority of girls with strict Family upbringing or a heart full of awe, remaining chaste before officially becoming a Dao Companion was still the mainstream moral standard.

For him, who took Dual Cultivation as his core development path, this was undoubtedly the best news.

Looking at these ten delicate faces that were either nervous, expectant, bold, or shy, a surge of pride rose in Li Yifei’s heart.

These would all be his Family, the source of his future cultivation feedback, and the new and solid foundation of his Family business.

”Very good.”

Li Yifei spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, but it carried a convincing and gentle power, clearly reaching everyone’s ears.

”From this day forward, you are the people of my Yifei Peak.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the quiet room changed instantly. The girls’ tense nerves relaxed in an instant, and their faces collectively showed a joy of relief.

Becoming a Concubine of the True Disciple Li Yifei meant reaching the heavens in a single bound!

From now on, they would no longer have to struggle for a single Medicinal Pill or a few Spirit Stones, let alone perform those dangerous Outer Sect missions.

They would have a stable residence, ample resources, and even receive personal guidance from an Alchemy Great Master!

Li Yifei took in the changes in their expressions and continued to say warmly, ”I know you may still have unease and doubts in your hearts. But on my Yifei Peak, there are no strict rules, only one principle—we are a Family.”

His gaze swept over the room, his voice carrying a power that soothed the heart: ”You are not servants to be ordered around, but my Junior Sisters, a part of this big Family. You will receive cultivation resources far exceeding those of Outer Sect Disciples. I will personally guide your cultivation and refine the most suitable Medicinal Pills for you.”

He looked at Meng Zhishu, who was holding the bamboo slips, and smiled: ”Junior Sister Meng, the library at Yifei Peak is not large, but it contains many rare copies seldom seen in the outside world. I imagine you will like it.”

Hearing this, a flash of pleasant surprise appeared for the first time in Meng Zhishu’s cool phoenix eyes, and she bowed slightly: ”Thank... thank you, Senior Brother.”

He then turned to the pair of twin sisters leaning nervously together: ”Hua Jieyu, Hua Jiefu, do not be restrained. The sisters on the peak are all very kind, and you will soon adapt to life here.”

The sisters looked at each other and nodded together, much of the unease on their faces dissipating.

Finally, his gaze fell on Xia Xiaohe’s vibrant face, and he teased: ”Junior Sister Xia, seeing as you have so much energy, there are many Spirit Beasts on the back mountain of Yifei Peak. You can take care of them in the future.”

”Really? That’s great!” Xia Xiaohe was so excited she almost jumped up, causing a round of light laughter from the girls nearby, and the atmosphere in the room became increasingly relaxed and harmonious.

A few gentle words, like a spring breeze turning into rain, not only completely dispelled the girls’ final concerns but also made them full of yearning and expectation for their future lives.

This Senior Brother Li before them was not the high-and-mighty figure they had imagined, but was instead so approachable and considerate.

Li Yifei looked at the brilliance blooming in their eyes and nodded with satisfaction.

He turned to Luo Lingxi and instructed, ”Lingxi, take the Junior Sisters back to the peak to settle in first. Arrange the best living quarters for them, distribute resources, and explain the rules of the peak... no, the habits of the Family, clearly to them.”

”Yes, husband.” Luo Lingxi respectfully complied and then led the ten girls, who were full of joy and expectation, away from the Mission Hall.