Having a few more Golden Core Masters to preside over the family would naturally be a dream come true for the Ling Family, even though it would take quite a long time—over a century—to become a reality.

The beautiful Tang Qiu Yao shot him a look, pouting coquettishly. "You’re getting off easy, you rascal. Always eating from your bowl while eyeing the pot."

Even though they knew this was the best choice for maximizing benefits and would play an irreplaceable role in the family’s long-term development, Tang Qiu Yao and the others were still normal women at heart. It would be a lie to say they didn’t mind at all.

At their side, Qin Yun and Ling Yulu exchanged a glance and said, "We haven’t met them yet. Husband, why don’t you bring them over for us to see?"

Ling Qiyue nodded. "Then bring them over. It would be good for all the sisters to meet. We’ll be seeing a lot of each other in the future."

And so, Ling Changqing rose and left the Inner Study, riding his Escape Light back to his own Cave Mansion.

When he returned, four peerless beauties followed behind him. They were dressed in custom-made, bright yellow gowns, each with a stunningly beautiful face and features as exquisite as a painting.

Upon entering the Inner Study, the four young women, at a signal from Ling Changqing, bowed in unison toward Ling Qiyue on the main seat and greeted her in sweet voices.

The tall and buxom young woman was Xiao Meiniang. Her legs were astonishingly long, rivaling even those of the Scout Assassin, Ling Zhiqing. Her current Cultivation was at the Qi Cultivation 3rd Layer.

The one with a cold and aloof expression, who rarely smiled, was Yang Yunfei. Among the four, her beauty and aura were the most outstanding. Her chest was so full that she couldn’t see her own toes if she looked down. Her current Cultivation was already at the Qi Cultivation 4th Layer.

The two of them originally came from small powers at the Foundation Establishment level; one was the daughter of a Patriarch, and the other was the Direct Disciple of a Sect Leader, which was why they already had some Cultivation.

Furthermore, both of their small powers had surrendered voluntarily and had not been mistreated afterward, so they held no resentment toward the Ling Family’s leadership.

The young woman with a round face, skin fairer than snow, and an air of nobility in her features was Chen Zihan. She was a young princess from a Mortal Dynasty, only eleven years old, and currently had no Cultivation.

Among the four, this young Princess Chen possessed the strongest Luck and Fortune and Spirit Root Talent. Had she been born into a great power like one of the Nine Great Families of Yuzhou, she would have undoubtedly been noticed by a Nascent Soul True Monarch and accepted as a disciple.

The last was Li Hanyou, a stunning beauty from a wealthy merchant family in the mortal world. She had an oval face, incomparably gorgeous features, a graceful and bewitching figure, and a certain indescribable, seductive aura.

She had always been a pampered young lady, cloistered away in her Embroidery Tower. Having never had the opportunity to interact with Cultivators, she currently possessed no Cultivation.

In terms of beauty and figure alone, these four young women were not much inferior to Qin Yun, Tang Qiu Yao, and the other wives.

In the future, once their Cultivation levels rose, they would naturally become dazzling, heaven-blessed prodigies in the eyes of countless Cultivators.

Ling Qiyue looked them over, nodded in satisfaction, and said to Ling Changqing, "So, Husband, how do you plan to train them?"

Come to think of it, Ling Changqing had never taken on a Direct Disciple before, and she had no idea how skilled he was at teaching. This left her feeling a little uneasy.

Ling Changqing smiled. "You can leave that to me. I guarantee that in one year, they will all have advanced two layers in their Cultivation."

With sufficient resources, it was not impossible for a Cultivator in the Qi Cultivation Stage to advance two layers in a single year.

In fact, he had taught both Song Xuelan and Ling Menghuan, and both of them had already successfully reached Foundation Establishment.

Now that he had four more students—ones with even more outstanding talent—teaching them would naturally be even less trouble.

Xue Qingtan, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected, "I’ll take your word for it for now. But what about the other hundred or so young women? They’re rare beauties too!"

"Uh, well..."

Ling Changqing paused for a moment before saying with a straight face, "Of course, I’ll take them all in to teach them myself. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with them, would I? Or perhaps one of you would like to help me?"

The hundred-odd young women living near Ling Changqing’s Cave Mansion Hall all had the potential to reach Foundation Establishment. If he were willing to personally help them, their future achievements could likewise be elevated by a major tier. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Ling Yuzhu, gentle and demure in her bright red Phoenix Palace Robe, snorted.

"If we give them all to you, won’t that be like letting a wolf into the sheep pen? In a year or so, there won’t be a single one left you haven’t ruined."

The women all seemed to understand now. There was no such thing as a cat that wouldn’t steal fish. Ling Changqing was a man with a healthy mind and body; how could he possibly control himself when faced with a flock of budding great beauties?

Xiao Meiniang and the other three exchanged glances. ’Judging from the way the ladies are talking, is it possible that this handsome, black-clad young man before us—the one with eyes like lacquer and a cold, untamable air—is actually a total lecher? Has he been watching us like a predator all this time?’

’But he’s going to be our master... our teacher. It feels a little strange.’

’Then again, he’s actually quite handsome. Even knowing he might have ulterior motives, I don’t feel much resistance or discomfort.’

’Besides, he’s so young and already at Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation. He must be destined for the Golden Core realm, right?’

"My dear ladies, may I take them back for now? There are still many things to take care of!"

Ling Changqing wisely changed the subject.

Ling Qiyue shot him a flirtatious sideways glance. "Go on, then. Just remember to be... thorough... when you’re handling your business. Don’t just go through the motions!"

Ling Changqing was left speechless. ’My wife’s words... why do they sound so suggestive?’

Ling Changqing led the four young women out without another word and returned with them to his Cave Mansion Hall.

"Master, you’re back!"

Song Xuelan and Ling Menghuan immediately came out to greet him, their faces wreathed in smiles.

"Greetings, sisters!"

Xiao Meiniang and the other three also had to bow to them; after all, the two were already Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Ling Changqing sat down in the flower hall and said to the four, "You may all rest for today. Starting tomorrow, you will come here for your lessons.

"Remember, until you reach the late stage of Qi Cultivation, you are not permitted to leave the Cave Mansion Hall alone. This is especially true for the Marketplace, where there are too many people and prying eyes!

"If there’s something you absolutely must do, tell Song Xuelan and the others, and have them take you!"

’Talents as rare as these, found only with great difficulty, are arguably the most precious strategic resource of the Ling Family of the Changqing Continent. I absolutely cannot allow any outsiders the opportunity to poach them.’

"Yes, Master!"

Xiao Meiniang and the other three agreed with beaming smiles.