After dallying with the women for a while longer, Ling Changqing finally got out of bed and went to soak in the hot spring bath in the next room.

Then, Ling Changqing stood before a mirror and changed into a magnificent, deep-purple robe embroidered with star and cloud patterns. He wore a hair-binding purple jade crown, Thick-Soled Spider-Silk Cloud Boots, and a Jade Belt at his waist from which hung a Jade Pendant shrouded in Spiritual Light.

Only after he walked out of the boudoir with a pleased expression did the women help each other to their feet and go to the hot spring bath together to recover.

"That man is getting more and more formidable,"

Qin Yun said as she gently washed her taut waist, which was covered in bite marks. A seductive glint rippled through her beautiful eyes.

"If it weren't for so many of us sisters helping each other out, we really wouldn't be able to handle him!"

It wouldn't do for a husband to be incapable, but when he was *too* capable... it was truly a bit much to bear.

'And once Ling Changqing breaks through to the Golden Core Master Realm, his prowess will surely soar. At that point, won't we be left with no choice but to surrender and beg for mercy?'

Ling Qiyue laughed. "What does that matter? Aren't there all those younger girls outside? Li Hanyou and the other three have been drooling over him for ages!"

"Yes, that would be for the best."

Tang Qiu Yao said with a smile, washing her impressive bosom.

"Since our husband has such talent, we should let the able man do more work! The family needs more Foundation Establishment and Core Formation Cultivators to protect what we've built!"

"Mhm! But it's letting that man off too easy..."

muttered the enchanting and graceful Meng Feiyu, sinking her voluptuous, lovely body into the spring water.

Outside, Ling Changqing finished his breakfast in the flower hall. After a moment's thought, he decided to go take a look at the Pill Hall.

'After all, it has been a long time since I've practiced Opening the Furnace and Refining Pills. I can't let this important Art Skill go to waste.'

When he arrived at the Pill Hall, the Maids and guards on duty saw who it was and naturally did not stop him.

The Shuoyue Qingyang Furnace, about ten feet tall and shrouded in golden light and purple qi, stood in the center of the hall, exuding an intangible, majestic aura.

The previous Top-grade Spiritual Artifact Pill Furnace had already been moved by Ling Qiyue to the outer hall and assigned to the several Honored Guest Elder Pill Masters of the Ling Family.

However, their Cultivation wasn't very high—at most Middle stage Foundation Establishment Level—and their Alchemy Dao proficiency was only Second Rank Low Grade. Among them was the Independent Alchemist, Meng Ye.

Cultivating specialized talent required not only a massive investment of resources but also a great deal of time. It couldn't be rushed.

Ling Changqing knew full well that the Ling Family's foundation was limited. Such matters couldn't be rushed; they had to be handled patiently over time.

Looking at the Pill Furnace before him, Ling Changqing opened his Storage Pouch, took stock of the materials on hand, and decided to first refine a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills.

Procuring raw materials was much less difficult than buying finished Foundation Establishment Pills, so the Ling Family now purchased materials in bulk from outside sources, leaving it to Ling Qiyue to perform the refining.

Ling Changqing sat upright before the furnace and skillfully formed several Spirit Technique hand seals. The Pill Furnace let out a low rumble as the Array Patterns and Restrictions on the floor and walls lit up, one layer after another.

As the Spirit Flame at the base of the furnace burned steadily, the temperature in the hall gradually rose, and Spiritual Qi from the earth's ley lines gathered continuously.

With his current Cultivation, he couldn't yet fully unleash the power of this Top-grade Magical Treasure-level Pill Furnace, but the results of his Alchemy were still much better than before.

A moment later, soft footsteps sounded from outside. Ling Qiyue walked in, dressed in an embroidered, bright yellow gown that made her look both aloof and bewitching, utterly radiant. The golden hairpin in her cloud-like chignon trembled slightly, creating ripples of magnificent light.

Following her were Qin Yun, Ling Yulu, Tang Qiu Yao, and the others. Each possessed a voluptuous and graceful body with exquisite curves. Beneath their bright red bodices, imposing, snowy peaks outlined bottomless ravines.

Ling Changqing's expression remained focused as he proceeded step-by-step. As he added the raw materials one by one, the temperature inside the Pill Furnace rose further. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"This technique... so our husband is already a Second Rank High-grade Alchemist? I never would have thought!"

Ling Qiyue remarked. After observing for a while, she discovered that Ling Changqing's Fire Manipulation Skill and Refining techniques had improved significantly, and he was no longer at the level of a Middle-grade second-rank Alchemist.

"He's this incredible? I never noticed before!"

Fu Yin Xue smiled faintly. It was her first time witnessing Ling Changqing Opening the Furnace and Refining Pills, so she was rather surprised.

'Then again, considering who he really is, it's not that hard to understand.'

With the aid of the High-grade Pill Furnace, the Alchemy process was much smoother and easier than before. After just a few hours, the batch of Elixirs was already nearing completion.

Qin Yun, Ling Bingyun, and the other women watched in amazement. 'This is his first time trying to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, and it's going this smoothly?'

'If he becomes a Third Grade Alchemist in the future, won't he be able to mass-produce all kinds of Third Grade Elixirs?'

"There's nothing to be surprised about. Whenever that man is by my side, my own pill refining sessions always go much more smoothly!"

Ling Qiyue said with a light laugh. In this regard, Ling Changqing's effect was absolutely irreplaceable.

'Never mind us. Even a Nascent Soul or Divinity Transformation power would worship him like a treasure.'

"Sister, don't hog him all the time. How about you let our husband come help me the next time I'm Drawing Talismans?"

Qin Yun said with a charming smile.

"What about me?"

Ling Yuzhu shot her a look and pouted. "My success rate when Refining Daoist Soldier Puppets is always so disappointing. I should have our husband think of a solution."

"Alright, then. We'll all discuss it with our husband next time."

Ling Qiyue said, though she couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.