A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

Chen Yi felt that the world was still too dangerous.

He was just a minor cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining. With such limited strength, seeing someone at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage was like a mayfly seeing the blue sky. He simply posted a notice to find a wife, and somehow managed to attract such a powerful being.

Besides being shocked, there was also a strong sense of absurdity, since just a moment ago he thought he would be quite willing to become Daoist partners with Li Changqing.

Li Changqing is quite capable, and his appearance suits his taste perfectly, so what else is there to choose from?

But now, things have suddenly become complicated. A 28-year-old Li Changqing at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage is naturally different from a 322-year-old Li Changqing at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage.

"Given the other party's identity, their purpose in appearing at the Chen family's residence, and the fact that they were being hunted down and ended up here, the Chen family cannot handle such a person."

Chen Yi immediately made a decision: if you can't afford to provoke someone, then don't provoke them. It would be best to get rid of this person as soon as possible.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Yi tried to calm himself down, but just as he was about to speak, another idea suddenly popped into his mind.

"Cultivation is like going against the heavens. Some people spend their whole lives cultivating hard but are always stuck in one realm and unable to break through, while others can easily soar to the sky. The key is not talent or status, but luck and opportunity."

Chen Yi glanced at Li Changqing subconsciously, his heart pounding even harder.

He is currently a Qi Refining Stage 2 cultivator, practicing the [Mysterious Fire Qi Refining Method] passed down by his family. It is the lowest-level cultivation method, so its effects are naturally not very good. Moreover, this cultivation method is only a Qi Refining Stage cultivation method, and at most, one can cultivate to the ninth level of the Qi Refining Stage, making it difficult to establish a foundation.

In addition, the [Triple Mountain-Splitting Blade Technique] he is currently practicing belongs to the category of martial arts. Although it can be considered quite powerful when mastered, it is still far from being comparable to the magical techniques and supernatural abilities practiced by cultivators.

Chen Yi naturally hoped to have better ones, but as far as he knew, it was extremely difficult to obtain better cultivation methods and magical abilities; there were only two paths.

Firstly, they possess exceptional talent. If they can join a sect, they will naturally have the opportunity to acquire cultivation methods and magical abilities.

However, joining a sect does not guarantee easy access to these resources. One must make corresponding contributions or possess extraordinary talent that earns the sect's attention in order to obtain increasingly better cultivation resources.

The Purple Pill Sect, which he was most familiar with, was like this: its disciples had to make enough contributions to exchange for the cultivation methods or alchemy methods they wanted, and there was absolutely no way to get something for nothing.

Secondly, one can purchase cultivation methods and magical abilities. There are shops selling these in Qingyang Market. As long as you have enough resources, it is very convenient to buy them.

The problem is that even the lowest-level cultivation method in the market, such as the [Mysterious Fire Cultivation Method], costs as much as the total harvest of the Chen family's spiritual herbs over five years.

In other words, even after five years of hard work, the Chen family could only exchange their efforts for the lowest level of cultivation method.

In general, for a family like the Chen family, even the most ordinary [Mysterious Fire Cultivation Method] is already the most precious inheritance of the family.

In a short moment, countless thoughts flashed through Chen Yi's mind. He couldn't be sure what the outcome would be if Li Changqing were left behind.

But one thing is beyond doubt: Li Changqing was once a Grand Elder of a sect and a peak Tribulation Transcending cultivator. How could he lack various cultivation methods and experience?

Thinking about it, Chen Yi couldn't help but glance at Li Changqing again. He suddenly realized that Li Changqing was not only good-looking, but also radiant.

"Master Chen, please speak freely," Li Changqing suddenly said.

Li Changqing naturally noticed Chen Yi's silence and the way he kept glancing at her. Chen Yi's reaction was somewhat strange, but she didn't know the reason for it.

Knowing he couldn't remain silent any longer, Chen Yi smiled and said, "Miss Li, you just said you were satisfied with what you saw and wished to become Daoist partners, so I won't hide it anymore. I am also very satisfied with what I saw."

He had already decided to keep Li Changqing, and now that he had made the decision, the first question he naturally had to consider was how to improve their relationship.

So he immediately continued, "We'll discuss the matter of becoming Daoist partners over the next few days. Miss Li should be staying at the Guest House right now, right?"

Li Changqing nodded: "We are staying at the guest house. Steward Liu is very hospitable and the arrangements are very proper."

Chen Yi shook his head and said, "The guesthouse is a bit too noisy and the conditions aren't good enough. How about this, you move to my courtyard tomorrow. First, we can get to know each other better and strengthen our relationship by spending time together. Second, it's quiet here, so you won't be disturbed while you're cultivating. What do you think?"

After saying this, Chen Yi felt quite bold. He was just going along with it. Since Li Changqing had said he was willing to become Daoist partners, he took the opportunity to ask him to move into the courtyard.

Whether Li Changqing agrees or not is secondary. If he does, that would be best, since he's in a good position. If he doesn't, then we'll take it slow.

These words mainly expressed his attitude. Li Changqing said she was willing to become Daoist partners. Since she dared to bring it up, Chen Yi also dared to do so. Well, actually he was a little unsure, but he didn't mind taking a chance.

Li Changqing looked at Chen Yi with a calm gaze, as if trying to see through his thoughts. However, she then nodded and said, "In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. I hope Patriarch Chen won't mind me moving in and causing trouble."

She had just been trying to figure out what Chen Yi was thinking, but she quickly gave up on the idea. She didn't need to think about it; Chen Yi was, after all, just a young cultivator.

Regardless of Chen Yi's thoughts, she was confident she could handle it easily. Given some time, she would have no problem completely taking control of this young cultivator.

Chen Yi looked pleased and said, "I'll have someone make some preparations. Miss Li can just come directly tomorrow; there's no need to prepare anything else."

"Thank you for your trouble, Patriarch Chen." Li Changqing stood up and bowed.

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After exchanging a few polite words, Li Changqing left first. Chen Yi sat in his chair, watching Li Changqing's departing figure, his eyes filled with a sense of seriousness.

Based on the information currently available, it is clear that Li Changqing chose the Chen family because he had already learned about them and felt that the Chen family, or rather, the head of the Chen family, was the easiest to control.

For someone at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage to be forced to consider these things, Li Changqing's situation must be extremely serious, to the point that they had no choice but to target him, the easy target.

"Li Changqing is only at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage, and her physical condition is still deteriorating, but we must not be careless. Given her previous cultivation level, it would not be surprising if she possessed any means."

Chen Yi dared not be careless in the slightest. No matter how bad Li Changqing's condition was, he could not underestimate him. If he was careless, he would definitely be the first to capsize.

"You want to control me, so it's perfectly reasonable for me to want to plunder your gold coins."

At this point, there's no room for hesitation or regret; we can only go down this path to the bitter end.

However, figuring out how to keep this woman with such an amazing background in check, then slowly exploit her, or even make her stay with the Chen family forever, is something that needs careful consideration.

After thinking for a while, Chen Yi's eyes suddenly lit up as he remembered what Liu Shen had said not long ago.

"As the head of the family has many children with her, their bond deepens, which gives her a sense of belonging."

When Liu Shen said this, he didn't think much of it, but now, suddenly thinking about it, he realized that his words were like a broad road, a true truth.

"Old ginger is spicier, and Steward Liu is quite something," Chen Yi remarked.

Then he frowned. Li Changqing wasn't an eighteen-year-old girl, but three hundred and twenty-two years old. How to get her to willingly have more children was a very big problem.

Achieving that level is extremely difficult, by no means easy, but not easy doesn't mean there's absolutely no chance.

At least now he knows Li Changqing's true identity and background. If he can fully understand Li Changqing as they spend more time together, he will have a chance to achieve his goal.

No one stipulates that one cannot be a wife and mother during the tribulation period.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi was immediately filled with motivation and enthusiasm.