Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation-Chapter 202 - 158: Ling Changqing: Women Are Tigers

From the Flow Shadow Ice Cicada's perspective, capturing Ling Changqing's heart meant securing the greatest opportunity in Dragon Soul Valley.

Therefore, satisfying Ling Changqing was the most important task at the moment. Everything else was a trivial matter, not worth mentioning.

After a moment's thought, Ling Changqing shook his head. "Is it really that urgent? You should only be considering these things after you've made it out of Dragon Soul Valley safely."

Obviously, such an outcome was nearly impossible.

If any of the Cultivators from the Eight Great Families were to see Ling Changqing, there was no way they would turn a blind eye and allow the Liu Ying Clan to claim this Child of Destiny.

When that time came, they would fight over who would claim Ling Changqing, leading to one desperate battle after another. Who knew how many people would perish here in Dragon Soul Valley.

Liu Ying Meng Luan blinked her beautiful, clear eyes and asked doubtfully,

"Sir, are you displeased with the women of our Liuying Family? To be able to participate in the Dragon Soul Valley trial, their talent, character, and beauty are naturally among the finest of their generation. And... none of them have ever had a Dao Companion."

"You've misunderstood,"

Ling Changqing hastily explained, "It's not that there's anything wrong with them. It's just that with me around, I'm afraid I'll bring catastrophic trouble upon you all."

If the Cultivators of the Nine Great Families truly came to blows, it was hard to say how many of these female cultivators would survive. That was why Ling Changqing was so hesitant.

At least for now, they had no grudge against each other, so he certainly didn't wish for them to die.

The Flow Shadow Ice Cicada smiled. "There's no need to say more, Sir. We are well aware of the consequences, but even so, we will never give up."

The path of cultivation is fraught with tribulations. Risking one's life to fight for opportunities is the natural order of things.

Especially for an unprecedented opportunity like the Child of Destiny. The Flow Shadow Ice Cicada felt that as long as she was still breathing, she would never let go.

"If I refuse, will you try to force me?"

Ling Changqing asked.

"Of course."

Liu Ying Meng Luan replied in a tone that suggested it was only natural.

'If this group of beauties really decided to team up and force themselves on him, heedless of the consequences, he probably wouldn't be able to hold out.'

"Alright, fine. Do as you please!"

Ling Changqing gave a helpless smile. He could understand the female cultivators' thinking, but the situation wasn't going to unfold according to their will.

"In that case, Sir, you should... make your choice now, shouldn't you? You can pick anyone you like."

Liu Ying Meng Luan said with a lilting smile. It wasn't that she was being pushy; she simply wanted to avoid any complications that might arise from a delay.

Ling Changqing couldn't be bothered to argue with her any longer and said offhandedly, "Then how about I take all of you? That'll save you the trouble of fighting amongst yourselves."

'No matter who he chose or didn't choose, it would be impossible to satisfy everyone. In that case, he might as well take them all.'

The Flow Shadow Ice Cicada's expression froze for a moment. She turned her head and stared at Ling Changqing in disbelief.

"Sir... are you serious? You really intend to marry all of my sisters?"

She had never imagined that the legendary Child of Destiny would behave in such a manner.

'If what Ling Changqing said is true, could he be some lecher who values lust above his own life?'

Ling Changqing nodded. "This is the ideal outcome for you and for them, is it not?"

Hearing this, the surrounding female cultivators blushed, but a great weight was lifted from their hearts.

Regardless of the details, just being able to form a connection with the Child of Destiny—even as one of his many Dao Companions, or perhaps a concubine, or even a Maid—was something they could thank their lucky stars for when they returned.

Liu Ying Meng Luan breathed a sigh of relief. Her lustrous, beautiful eyes brimmed with charm as she spoke in a soft, sultry voice,

"Excellent. Since you've made your promise, Sir, then..."

The beautiful woman in the palace gown paused. As bold and daring as her personality was, she couldn't bring herself to suggest consummating the marriage with Ling Changqing on the spot.

'If I'm too forward, will Ling Changqing think my behavior is frivolous? Will he look down on me?'

'Something like this had to be his idea. The proper way was for her to feign reluctance before finally, and seemingly against her will, giving in.'

After some thought, Liu Ying Meng Luan took out a piece of talisman paper, white as snow and etched with faint patterns of wind, clouds, and thunder. Then, from her décolletage, she removed a necklace pendant and handed both items to Ling Changqing.

"Since you have chosen me, Sir, please accept this as a token of my pledge. And then, perhaps you could write a marriage contract as proof?"

Liu Ying Meng Luan said softly.

'As long as she had this marriage contract, she wouldn't lose her standing when she returned, even when facing the powerful competitors within her family.'

"Alright. As you wish."

Ling Changqing sighed and accepted the Beautiful Jade Pendant, which was still warm from her body.

"Sir, here's mine!"

The Flow Shadow Ice Cicada froze for a second before reacting. She quickly pulled a Jade Pendant of a curiously ancient design, which shone with a gentle, clear light, from her robes and stuffed it into Ling Changqing's hand.

The surrounding female cultivators followed suit, and soon Ling Changqing's arms were filled with a pile of intimate belongings such as sachets, Jade Talismans, hairpins, and bracelets.

"Ladies, this marriage contract... how exactly am I supposed to write it?"

Staring at the talisman paper, Ling Changqing was at a loss for the first time.

'I transmigrated to this grand, magnificent, and mysteriously vast world decades ago, and I've still never seen what a Cultivator's marriage contract looks like.'

Liu Ying Meng Luan smiled. "Don't worry about that. I'll say a line, and you just write it down, Husband!"

"Do I have to write one for every single person?"

Ling Changqing frowned. There were, after all, dozens of female cultivators present.