With this hidden threat eliminated, Changqing Continent, and even the Feiyu Sea Region, would surely enter a period of peace and rapid development.

「In the Inner Study.」

Ling Qiyue and Ling Changqing sat in the main seats, while Xue Qingtan and the other women gathered around, listening to him recount his pursuit and execution of Lu Armor.

"...Husband, do you have any more of those special trump cards?"

Xue Qingtan asked, a hint of worry in her voice.

Ling Changqing nodded. "Of course I do. You don’t need to worry."

There were still seven of the Golden Armor Combat Puppet statues standing before the Era Star Palace. These were life-saving trump cards that an ordinary Cultivator wouldn’t even dare dream of possessing. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"By the way, can this set of the Moon Forbidden Spirit Array really not be sold?"

Ling Changqing reluctantly stroked the Array Banner in his hand.

This Third Rank Top grade Formation from the Xingyun sun Commerce Association was indeed very effective, capable of trapping even a Golden Core Master for a considerable amount of time.

That was why Ling Changqing desperately wanted to keep the set of Array Banners. He would have even taken out a loan to buy them, no matter how expensive.

Xue Qingtan shook her head. "They really can’t be sold. They can only be rented temporarily. Not even my master can break that rule."

"Alright then. I won’t put you in a difficult position."

Ling Changqing said, handing the Array Banners back to her.

’If it comes to it, I can just rent them from Xue Qingtan again when I need them. She’s my Dao Companion, after all. It won’t be a difficult conversation.’

Xue Qingtan took the Array Banners and hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Husband, sisters, I’ve just received some bad news."

"What is it?"

Tang Qiu Yao immediately tensed up.

"Just a few months ago, Hanyue Continent and its surrounding islands were completely destroyed by an unknown power. Not a single survivor was left!

The same thing happened over on Fuyue Continent. Our commerce association’s branch there, and all the personnel we had stationed there... they’re all..."

Xue Qingtan’s words instantly caused the color to drain from everyone’s faces.

"Who did this? What could possibly be the reason? Did they have to be so utterly ruthless?"

Ling Qiyue’s expression was grave. This sort of thing was indeed rare.

Even in wars between Sects and clans, the conflict was usually limited to the middle and upper echelons. It rarely spilled over to low-level Cultivators and mortals.

What kind of hatred would drive someone to such complete and utter extermination, not even sparing the mortals?

Ling Changqing had a feeling. ’Could this sudden cataclysm be related to me somehow?’

But he didn’t voice his thoughts, not wanting the women to worry about him.

The women discussed it for a moment more before dropping the subject. An incident involving Nascent Soul or even Divinity Transformation powers was simply beyond what the current Changqing Continent could handle.

"There’s something important I need to discuss with you, Husband!"

Ling Qiyue’s gaze fell on Ling Changqing beside her, and she spoke with a broad smile.

"What is it?"

Ling Changqing instinctively felt that something was amiss.

"Among those Small Clans and Minor Sects that recently pledged allegiance, there are quite a few young, beautiful, and promising female cultivators!"

Tang Qiu Yao explained, "Their Spirit Root Talent is decent. As long as the family is willing to invest resources in training them, they should all be able to become Middle or even Late-stage Qi Cultivation Cultivators in the future!

With the help of a Child of Destiny like you, their future prospects could be raised by at least a whole major realm, right? At the very least, reaching Foundation Establishment successfully shouldn’t be a problem!"

"And so?"

Ling Changqing continued to play dumb.

Qin Yun pouted charmingly. "So, Husband, it’s time for you to pick your consorts again! Just take whoever catches your eye into the harem!"

Ling Qiyue suppressed a smile. "With great power comes great responsibility. For the sake of the family’s strength and rapid growth, you’ll just have to work a little harder, won’t you, Husband?"

"Hmm, well..."

Ling Changqing mused.

’Actually, there’s no choice to be made. Only children choose. And I am no longer a child!’