Chapter 598 - 330: Too Many Female Cultivators Want to Improve...

Ling Xiaoqing?

Meng Qingyu, the Grand Palace Master of Xuannü Palace, stared quizzically at the handsome, purple-robed youth. He had rosy lips, pearly teeth, and clear, spirited eyes. After studying him for a moment, she asked in a low voice:

"You’re the legendary Child of Destiny? Aren’t you called Ling Changqing?"

The Luck and Fortune emanating from the purple-robed youth before her was so immense and vast it was hard to fathom. Brilliant golden light and purple qi blazed magnificently, coalescing above his head into a jeweled canopy about an acre in size.

Above this canopy of destiny, all sorts of phenomena appeared: golden lamps and purple lotuses, the sun, moon, and stars, magnificent vistas of Celestial Palaces, and the cycle of reincarnation.

Recalling the scene at the Hongmeng Divine Hall, she was certain she had seen him before. Just by looking at the magnificent, blazing phenomenon of his destiny, and combining that with the many rumors from the outside world, she could basically confirm that this was the real deal.

She never would have thought that the Child of Destiny, whom countless major powers had desperately sought to no avail, would be standing right in front of her, perfectly fine.

Ling Xiaoqing smiled faintly. "That’s just an external rumor. I have many false identities, and Ling Changqing is only one of them. It’s ridiculous that those fools actually believed it. They’re still out there searching for a person who doesn’t exist."

"I see."

Meng Qingyu nodded, no longer dwelling on the unimportant issue. The many female cultivators around them silently surged forward, encircling him.

In an instant, a dazzling array of beauties surrounded him, their nation-toppling, jade-like faces complementing one another. A captivating fragrance wafted through the air.

"Ling Xiaoqing, is it?"

Meng Qingyu swayed her slender waist and approached with impeccable grace. She spoke in a gentle voice, "Since you’ve appeared here and happened to run into us, it must mean we’re fated to meet..."

The importance of the Child of Destiny needed no explanation. If they could successfully establish a connection with him, the significance for Xuannü Palace... could not be overstated. Thus, Meng Qingyu was determined to seize this opportunity.

"You want me to go with you?"

Ling Xiaoqing asked, inwardly amused but keeping his expression neutral.

"..."

Meng Qingyu’s expression faltered slightly. She had intended to probe more tactfully, but since he had laid the matter bare, she no longer avoided the most critical question:

"That’s right. My Xuannü Palace is in great need of you. Will you agree?"

As soon as she said this, it wasn’t just her heart that was in her throat; all the high-ranking Sect members around her felt the same. Their beautiful eyes stared nervously at Ling Xiaoqing’s reaction, poised to act at a moment’s notice.

Seeing that he didn’t respond immediately, a noble and beautiful woman next to her, with a peach-blossom-like face and unparalleled beauty, couldn’t help but chime in:

"Fellow Daoist Ling, as long as you’re willing to come over, Xuannü Palace has countless nation-toppling beauties, and you can have your pick! No matter which sister catches your eye, it won’t be a problem..."

’They had heard the Child of Destiny was not very old, and thus full of lust and worldly desires, but not particularly keen on power or wealth. So, this kind of offer should be exactly what he wants, right?’

The many stunning lolis, young ladies, and mature beauties around them blushed slightly. What Elder Yanran said... made it sound as if the great Xuannü Palace, one of the ten major powers of the Qingming Continent, were some kind of brothel!

But none of them voiced any objection. Earning the favor of the Child of Destiny was the key to whether they could achieve longevity and transcend to attain the Dao. Therefore, no one was willing to give up on this opportunity.

Ling Xiaoqing said pensively, "Too many people out there are watching me. If I get close to Xuannü Palace, it will bring you a world of trouble!"

This was the truth. No matter which power he chose, they would immediately become a public enemy, targeted by all other factions, big and small.

Meng Qingyu’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, her expression showing unquestionable determination. "No matter what calamities we may face in the future, we will never give up on you. You can rest assured of that!"

As the Sect Leader of Xuannü Palace, she was of course aware of the monumental storm that would be unleashed upon the outside world once news spread of the Child of Destiny joining them.

Forget their old mortal enemies; even some of their current allies would turn on them in an instant, coming to their doorstep to fight for possession of the Child of Destiny.

However, as long as they could manage to block the news and buy themselves a buffer period of eight to ten years, Xuannü Palace’s strength would skyrocket. By then, would they even need to care what the outside world thought?

Ling Xiaoqing contemplated for a moment before nodding reluctantly. "Alright then. Just don’t regret it!"

He... He agreed just like that?!

The surrounding beauties clearly hadn’t processed it. They had thought it would take a great deal of persuasion, verbal or otherwise, for the Child of Destiny to relent, never imagining he would agree so readily.

’Could this be a trick?’

"You don’t believe me? Then I’ll be on my way."

Ling Xiaoqing turned as if to leave.

"Hey! Wait, wait, wait..."

The noble, charming, and elegant woman quickly spread her jade-like arms, her voluptuous and alluring body blocking his path. She said with a beaming smile:

"We naturally believe your promise, Fellow Daoist. I am Qin Yanran, the Sect’s Vice Sect Leader and Master of the Talisman Hall. If you don’t mind, Fellow Daoist Ling, you can call me Senior Sister!"

"Alright, Senior Sister Qin."

Ling Xiaoqing wasn’t one for pleasantries and agreed directly.

Instantly, the gazes of the surrounding women on Qin Yanran turned a bit strange. This noble and beautiful woman had always been aloof and had incredibly high standards, never giving any male cultivator from the outside world the time of day. Yet now she was being so proactive? It was simply...

Of course, they could complain inwardly all they wanted, but if they were faced with such an opportunity, they wouldn’t hesitate either.

Meng Qingyu thought for a moment, then raised her hand and took a Pocket World Treasure from her waist. Chanting a Spirit Technique, she unfurled it on the spot, and it transformed into a magnificent courtyard with a lady’s chamber, shimmering with Spiritual Light. Then, she invited him in.

"This isn’t a suitable place to talk. Junior Brother Ling, please come inside so we can speak?"

Ling Xiaoqing looked up at the tranquil Celestial Vault and said, "The opportunities here are extraordinary. Aren’t you going to try for them?"

Meng Qingyu shook her head and reached out her jade-like wrist to take his arm. "No matter what kind of opportunities are here, none of them can compare to you. Let’s go inside and discuss important matters first!"

"That’s right. Outsiders might come by later. We can’t let them see you, Junior Brother Ling!"

Qin Yanran chimed in, and the surrounding beauties all began to persuade him as well. With Ling Xiaoqing here, why would they care about any other opportunity?

"Fine."

Ling Xiaoqing finally relented and entered the courtyard with them.

The courtyard spanned several dozen acres and was exquisitely beautiful and luxurious inside. The Spiritual Qi was abundant, and it lacked for nothing, with pavilions, gazebos, rockeries, and lakes. It was a place where one could rest, heal, or enter seclusion for Cultivation—an essential treasure for High-Rank Cultivators when they traveled.

In the Embroidery Tower at the center of the courtyard, Meng Qingyu invited Ling Xiaoqing to take a seat. She then looked at the dozen or so beauties who had followed them inside and hesitated slightly, unsure how to begin.

The women who had come with her this time were basically all her trusted confidantes from her direct lineage, as well as high-ranking Elders of Xuannü Palace. They should be trustworthy enough.

Qin Yanran glanced at the Grand Palace Master’s expression and took the initiative to start a topic:

"Junior Brother Ling, where have you been traveling all these years? There are rumors that you’ve traveled with certain female cultivators. I wonder... which sect were they from?"

Instantly, more than a dozen pairs of beautiful eyes focused on him.

’Whether the Child of Destiny already belonged to someone was naturally an important question for them. But even if he did, it didn’t matter. From now on, he could only belong to Xuannü Palace—to them.’

Ling Xiaoqing said, "Many great powers outside are searching for my whereabouts, but they’ve never succeeded. After all, no one can divine my location. Unless I wish it, no one can find me."

"That’s good to hear!"

Meng Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief. ’It seems my being able to encounter him this time is because Xuannü Palace is filled with peerless female cultivators.’

’If it had been the likes of the Chixie Demon Sect or Li Huo Divine Palace, those disgusting, smelly men would never have been able to find a trace of the Child of Destiny in their entire lives.’

"In that case, Junior Brother Ling, you should... sign this first?"

Meng Qingyu stroked her snow-white wrist and took out a magnificent, palm-sized Jade Scroll that glowed with a seven-colored light. Her beautiful eyes shimmered like water, and her soft, smooth voice held a hint of shyness.

That Jade Scroll was a marriage contract, and also a High-Grade Magical Treasure in its own right. It was just like the marriage contracts that Qin Mengxuan and Liu Ying Ziyi had Ling Changqing sign back then—a special Daoist contract with strong binding power.

"I knew it..."

Ling Xiaoqing sighed, took it, and saw that it contained sixteen names, including Meng Qingyu’s, corresponding to every female cultivator present.

"Is this all?"

"Of course not. When you return to the Sect in the future, there will be even more female cultivators waiting for you to summon and select. You can have as many as you want, no problem."

Qin Yanran said with a smile. This was just the first batch.

Ling Xiaoqing was already used to this. ’After all, there are too many female cultivators in the sect who want to advance. I’ll have my work cut out for me in the future.’

’But... if I really sign this, I’ll be inextricably bound to a major power like Xuannü Palace. I’ll definitely have to face off against the other major powers of the Qingming Continent in the future. That might be troublesome.’

’Besides, the Qingming Continent is different from the Qingyao Continent, after all. It won’t be very convenient for me to travel here in the future.’

"Junior Brother Ling? What’s wrong?"

A beautiful, mature woman saw him holding the Jade Scroll without a word and grew nervous. ’Could it be that our sisters’ beauty isn’t enough to satisfy him? What should we do?’

"Hm? It’s nothing."

Ling Xiaoqing sighed inwardly and imprinted his name on the Jade Scroll—his real name.

Under the anxious gazes of the beauties, as the imprint was completed, a magnificent radiance flashed across the surface of the Jade Scroll. In the unseen world, the threads of fate had silently intertwined, becoming one and inseparable.

Including Meng Qingyu, a massive cloud of golden-purple qi descended upon the heads of all sixteen beauties present, merging with their original Qi Fortune.

"How miraculous... So this is the great power of the Child of Destiny?"

Qin Yanran stared blankly as she inspected the changes in her own Qi Fortune. The total amount had increased by nearly fifty percent, and it was still growing slowly.

This not only meant she would have a much higher probability of breaking through her current Realm in the future, but also that her path of the Dao would be longer and smoother.

The other beauties were also overcome with surprise and joy. In the past, this was a great opportunity and blessing they wouldn’t have even dared to dream of.

Of course, the phenomenon of Ling Xiaoqing’s own Qi Fortune also changed significantly, becoming even more magnificent, brilliant, and unbelievable.

After all, the Cultivation Realms of these women were all higher than his. Furthermore, each of them held a high position, commanding immense authority and resources, which provided an obvious boost to Ling Xiaoqing’s Qi Fortune.