Marrying Wives and Attaining Immortality in a Chaotic World

Chapter 215: A Lot of Progression Points

Time flies like a white horse galloping past a crevice.

In the blink of an eye, over a month has passed, and the Sequence Hall once again gathered the Sequence Geniuses for a training session.

Just like last time, the old woman still gave Xu Lian special “attention” and assigned him three duels.

Since Xu Lian had saved up six progression points without using them, while the other Sequence Geniuses were continuously improving, it was no surprise that he was pushed out of the top fifty… landing at the 52nd position.

This annoyed the old woman. With the laws of the divine kingdom bestowed upon him, the Sequence Hall had high hopes for Xu Lian, expecting him to grow into a representative figure of the hall.

Moreover, the higher-ups had also made it clear that the Sequence Hall should focus on nurturing Xu Lian. After all, the laws of the Divine Kingdom were unprecedented and extremely rare. Once Xu Lian fully mastered these laws in the future, he would become a venerable-level figure in the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land, and even a foundational figure in the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands.

However, Xu Lian’s ranking had dropped instead of rising, indicating that his “cultivation progress” was lagging behind the top fifty geniuses. This was unacceptable, and the old woman couldn’t help but scold Xu Lian harshly.

Xu Lian accepted the criticism with a good attitude, promising to work harder this month and strive to break into the top fifty next time.

Then.

Another month passed, and as the training session approached, Xu Lian purchased a Leafless Fruit and used one progression point to advance to the seventh level of the Great Grandmaster realm.

Sure enough, during this training session, he broke into the top fifty, reaching the 48th position. The old woman’s expression softened a bit, indicating that he had indeed worked hard this month.

In reality, Xu Lian had been in “secluded cultivation” for the past two months, striving for offspring.

After the training session ended.

Xu Lian returned to his residence on the small World Tree.

“Husband.”

Pei Zhaoxi ran over with a happy smile.

Xu Lian caught her and looked at her curiously, “Why are you so happy? Did something good happen?”

Then Xu Lian’s heart skipped a beat and his eyes widened as he looked at her, vaguely guessing a possibility.

Pei Zhaoxi nodded with a smile, confirming his guess, “Yes, husband, I’m pregnant.”

Xu Lian was overjoyed and spun her around several times, “Zhaoxi, this is wonderful!”

This was a bit unexpected for Xu Lian. He had thought that Lin Wan, Jiang Yunyan, or Xiao Xixi would be the first to conceive, given their optimal age. However, it turned out to be the fiery Pei Zhaoxi, which was a delightful surprise. It seemed that Pei Zhaoxi had high fertility.

Pei Zhaoxi couldn’t help but feel a bit proud, “Husband, you favor me the most, so of course I won’t let you down.”

“You are something else.”

Xu Lian smiled and gently pinched her nose, setting her down carefully, afraid of any mishap.

Pei Zhaoxi rolled her eyes at him, “It’s just morning sickness; I’m not that fragile.”

“Better safe than sorry.”

Xu Lian held her protectively.

The other women looked at Pei Zhaoxi with envy, all gazing eagerly at Xu Lian, not wanting to be left behind.

During dinner.

Xu Lian gathered everyone together for a special dinner to celebrate.

Lin Bufeng, Qin Liu, and Fang Shaoze, who had been working as miscellaneous disciples for over two months, also attended. Although they had to handle some chores daily, they had truly become cultivators and were living fulfilling lives.

“Is Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land celebrating a festival today?”

Fang Shaoze asked.

Hearing this, everyone fell silent, knowing that he had once been engaged to Pei Zhaoxi.

Pei Zhaoxi softly said, “Brother Fang, I’m pregnant with husband’s child.”

Fang Shaoze was stunned for a moment, then raised his wine cup with a smile, “Congratulations, Brother Xu and Sister Zhaoxi.”

Qin Liu patted his shoulder and teased, “How long are you going to keep your affair with that senior sister from the outer sect a secret? Aren’t you going to tell everyone?”

Fang Shaoze blushed and said, “There’s a senior sister in the outer sect who caught my eye. I mustered up the courage to confess my feelings to her, not expecting much, but she agreed.”

Xu Lian was impressed. Generally, miscellaneous disciples weren’t considered formal disciples, and formal disciples rarely got involved with them. This young master from Green Bamboo Town’s Fang Family had truly opened up, even managing to win over a senior sister from the outer sect.

Xu Lian smiled, “Bufeng and Liu, you should learn from Shaoze. You need to focus not only on cultivation, but also on marriage.”

Qin Liu glanced enviously at Lin Bufeng, “This kid, while working in the herb fields, smelled Snake Grass and accidentally transformed into a snake, revealing his Heavenly Snake bloodline, which caught our master’s attention.

He’s now the star among the various disciples, surrounded by numerous senior and junior sisters. Even some senior sisters from the outer sect have come to see him, and even a senior sister from the inner sect, who is said to be the granddaughter of an elder, has visited him.”

Lin Bufeng’s face turned red and he stammered, unsure of what to say.

Qin Liu sighed to Xu Lian, “Don’t worry about Shaoze and Bufeng. With their good looks, they won’t lack for admirers. You should worry more about me. I really don’t have any junior or senior sisters who are interested in me, but I get along well with the senior and junior brothers among the miscellaneous disciples. What’s the point of having too many buddies?”

Xu Lian said, “How can I help you? You have to rely on yourself. Since you get along well with the senior and junior brothers among the miscellaneous disciples, they must have sisters or cousins, right? Strike while the iron is hot; do I need to teach you such a simple principle?”

Qin Liu’s eyes lit up, feeling a sudden clarity and understanding the direction he should take.

Pei Zhaoxi pinched Xu Lian, “Husband, you’re being mischievous.”

Xu Lian chuckled, “This isn’t mischief. Brother Liu won’t mistreat anyone.”

Qin Liu nodded, “Sister Zhaoxi, don’t worry. If anyone takes a liking to me, I’ll treat her well.”

Xu Lian then turned to his two sword servants, “Yun Conglong and Feng Conghu, don’t just focus on cultivation. Finding a Daoist companion won’t hinder your progress.”

“Yes, Master!”

“We will follow Master’s order and bring back a woman tomorrow!”

Yun Conglong and Feng Conghu stood up to receive their orders.

“…” Xu Lian was dumbfounded. This wasn’t an order..

He opened his mouth but decided not to explain, letting them be.

Since these followers were with him, he naturally cared for them like a patriarch, hoping that everyone would live well.

Everyone chatted and laughed and enjoyed a lively dinner.

After the meal.

They drank tea and chatted for a while before the disciples tactfully left to return to their fifth residence.

Feeling the weight of the many expectant glances, Xu Lian took out a pen and paper and drew up a duty roster to avoid disputes and maintain good relations.

Since Pei Zhaoxi was already pregnant, she didn’t need to be included in the roster. The order didn’t matter as long as everyone was treated equally without any favoritism.

Some time later.

Liu Yixuan, the princess of a small kingdom, was the first to bring good news that Xu Lian hadn’t expected. The pregnancy was hard to predict.

Next was Jing Se, which also pleasantly surprised Xu Lian, as she had conceived quietly.

This made the other women anxious. Pei Zhaoxi was understandable as she had been with Xu Lian the longest, but Jing Se and Liu Yixuan were newcomers.

Fortunately, they didn’t have to wait long, as one by one, they received the good news, all of them beaming with joy. Now, no one needed to envy anyone else.

Only Huo Xin’er, Jiang Yunyan, and Lin Ying were left without any news.

Huo Xin’er wasn’t in a hurry and told Xu Lian clearly, “Master, I have the Huo Clan bloodline. Our clan has always had few descendants, and it’s difficult for us to conceive. It won’t happen quickly for me.”

With so many already pregnant, Xu Lian was very happy and comforted her, “It’s alright, take your time.”

Then Xu Lian looked at Jiang Yunyan, “What about you? What’s the situation?”

Jiang Yunyan rolled her eyes, “Our Jiang family’s bloodline also makes it difficult to have descendants.”

Alright… Xu Lian understood. The stronger the talent of the bloodline, the harder it was to have offspring.

Thinking about it, it made sense. Just like dragons and ants, dragons couldn’t be numerous, while ants could have a whole nest at once.

If a strong bloodline also had easy reproduction, they would have dominated the world long ago. How would others survive?

Lin Ying wasn’t as calm as Huo Xin’er and Jiang Yunyan. She was on the verge of tears, restless every day.

She was the last to join Xu Lian and had some conflicts with him in the past, making her position lower. Now, without any signs of pregnancy, she felt that her status was at risk and was filled with anxiety.

However, Xu Lian had his own plans. Her popularity had increased from 70 to 80, but it hadn’t reached 90 yet. He didn’t want her to conceive too quickly… otherwise, he wouldn’t gain any progression points.

“Don’t worry, it will happen.”

Seeing Lin Ying like this, Xu Lian felt somewhat moved.

Although Lin Ying, like Wang Cuiyun, was somewhat materialistic, since joining him, she had been obedient and attentive, catering to his every whim. She never went against his wishes, and her materialistic nature had its advantages, as she knew how to please the strong.

Lin Ying also got along well with the other women, showing respect and courtesy, making it hard to find fault with her.

Like this.

Xu Lian often accompanied Lin Ying, focusing on companionship to raise her favorability to 90 first.

Some time later.

Lin Ying’s favorability successfully reached 90, earning Xu Lian a progression point. He then spent time with her frequently, and as expected, Lin Ying soon became pregnant.

“Husband, I’m also carrying your child.”

Lin Ying cried tears of joy. With a child, her status would rise, and Xu Lian wouldn’t be able to abandon her. This was her practical mindset.

Xu Lian was also very happy. He originally had six progression points, he had used one, and now he gained another, he still had six. Once the children were born, he would “harvest” progression points in abundance.

He calculated that when this “first batch” of children was born, he would gain eleven progression points. Adding the six he had, he would have a total of seventeen progression points, truly taking off!

If he used all seventeen progression points, his cultivation level would skyrocket!

From the seventh level of Great Grandmaster to the ninth level, two progression points were required.

From the first level of Transcendent Rank to the ninth level, it took nine.

This would only use up eleven progression points, leaving him with six more, which could push him to the sixth level of the Divine Source realm!

“Divine Source Rank Sixth Stage… ” That would completely surpass all the young geniuses of his generation, making him the undisputed number one among the younger generation. Not even the top-ranked geniuses of the major powers would be able to compete with him, let alone the second-ranked ones.

As he thought about it, Xu Lian grew more and more excited, his heart surging with anticipation.

Unfortunately, having children wasn’t something that could happen quickly. It would take almost ten months, and for women like Huo Xin’er and Jiang Yunyan who possessed powerful bloodlines, ten months might not even be enough. It might take even longer, as stronger bloodlines required more time for pregnancy.

“During this time, I can’t just sit idle. I have to find new ways to increase my favorability.”

Xu Lian thought for a moment and quickly identified his targets.

The young girl to whom he had taught the Radiant Sword Wheel seemed to have a good impression of him, and it should be relatively easy to increase her favorability.

Another target was Senior Sister Ni Xi, whom he had defeated during the second Sequence Genius training session. She was quite beautiful and kind-hearted, making her another good candidate for increasing her favorability.

Xu Lian was a man of action. Once he had a plan, he wouldn’t hesitate.

Like this.

He grabbed a jar of aged wine, several decades old, and went to the neighboring residence. It was quite convenient.

When he arrived, the young boy instinctively hid behind his parents, clearly a bit afraid of Xu Lian.

The couple, both at the Great Grandmaster level, were also direct disciples, although they belonged to the third sequence rather than the second. This was because they were older, nearing middle age, and had only recently broken through to the Great Grandmaster realm, making them ineligible for the second sequence.

The couple exchanged a glance, subtly glancing at their daughter, and then smiled as they greeted Xu Lian.

The young girl, both shy and delighted, lowered her head slightly to look at the ground. She had often visited Xu Lian’s residence and had become close friends with Pei Zhaoxi, almost openly expressing her feelings. Now, Xu Lian had finally responded.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with the couple, Xu Lian got straight to the point: “Senior Brother and Senior Sister, has Ningxiang been promised to anyone yet?”

Before coming, he had asked Pei Zhaoxi about the girl’s name and learned that she was called Xue Ningxiang. He had finally remembered it.

The woman shook her head with a smile, “No, she hasn’t.”

Xu Lian immediately said, “Ningxiang is truly beautiful. From the first time I saw her, I had taken a liking to her. After observing her for a while, my feelings have only grown stronger. May I have your permission to marry Ningxiang?”

The woman looked at her daughter and asked with a smile, “Ningxiang, are you willing?”

Xue Ningxiang blushed, but nodded with a soft “Yes.”

Seeing her daughter’s agreement, the woman smiled at Xu Lian, “Actually, when you first came to seize the residence, we were impressed by your strength and background. We had considered introducing Ningxiang to you, but we were worried that you might not be interested, so we didn’t bring it up. Now that you’ve come to propose, we’re very happy.”

Xu Lian realized why they had mentioned their daughter’s name, but hadn’t mentioned the boy’s name. It all made sense now.

The man said, “You are excellent in every way, but you already have quite a few women in your household. I’m a little worried that Ningxiang might feel neglected. However, since she likes you, I won’t say any more.”

The woman lightly smacked her husband, “Xu Lian has exceptional talent, a strong background, and the belssing of the laws of the divine kingdom. He’s destined to become a powerful figure in the future. What’s wrong with having a few more women in his household?

Actually, I would like you to have more women to expand your connections. But women from prestigious families wouldn’t be interested in your mediocre talent and strength.

It’s only me who was foolish enough to follow you back then.”

The man chuckled helplessly, “I just mentioned it casually and you went on a rant. Fine, I’ll keep my mouth shut.”

The woman wasn’t truly angry; it was all in good humor. It was clear that the couple had a strong bond.

Xu Lian clasped his hands and said, “Senior Brother and Senior Sister, please rest assured. The women in my household are all very easy to get along with. Ningxiang won’t be mistreated.”

The woman nodded with a smile, “We know that you manage your household very well. Even though you have many wives, they all live in harmony.”

Xu Lian took out a spatial bag containing thirty million spirit stones and placed it on the table, “This is a small token of my gratitude. Please accept it.”

At first, the couple politely declined, but when Xu Lian insisted, they accepted it. According to the customs of the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land, it was appropriate to offer a gift, as raising a daughter was no small feat.

The two families shared a meal that served as a wedding banquet. There weren’t many formalities in this world. Whether it was for cultivators or commoners, things were generally simple, unless it was a grand wedding for the daughter of a major aristocratic family.

After the banquet, Xu Lian and Xue Ningxiang became a couple. He checked her favorability, and as expected, it was quite high at 80/100. It wouldn’t take long for him to earn a progression point.

Over the next few days, Xu Lian focused on increasing Xue Ningxiang’s favorability, while also visiting Senior Sister Ni Xi from time to time under the pretext of seeking cultivation advice.

After visiting her several times, Ni Xi gradually understood Xu Lian’s intention. She neither agreed nor refused, as if she wanted to test Xu Lian’s sincerity.

This made Xu Lian sweat a little. The senior sisters were indeed more challenging.

Xu Lian accepted the challenge and began visiting her even more frequently, almost daily, to show his determination.

After about a month, Xu Lian felt that the time had come. One evening, instead of leaving, he insisted on staying for dinner. Ni Xi had no choice but to eat with him. After dinner, Xu Lian lingered, drinking tea and chatting with her until late at night. Despite her attempts to send him away, she couldn’t force him to leave, and in the end, they became Dao companions.

Boldness, attentiveness, and thick skin had indeed paid off… The next day, Xu Lian checked Ni Xi’s favorability, which was 70/100. It was decent, and with more effort, earning a progression point wouldn’t be difficult.