Longevity Clan Starts with the Patriarch's Marriage

If she followed the normal procedure and accepted the Life-Prolonging Furnace’s cleansing, she would only have hope of developing a special constitution three years later, which was too slow. With the Time-Sky Tower in existence, three years outside meant she could cultivate for hundreds of years inside the tower.

Before obtaining the Immortal Scripture, Lu Tianxiang had no such intention, intending to cultivate her four children first. However, she changed her mind later because if she were to develop a special constitution, she could obtain more benefits for her progeny.

Her eldest son, Han Yongzhen, and her second daughter, Han Yongxiang, both had Third Grade talents, while her third daughter, Han Yonglu, and youngest son, Han Yonglu, had Second Grade talents; the latter two were born after Han Li’s talent had risen to Second Grade.

All four of Lu Tianxiang’s children were on Han Mansion’s priority training list, which meant they could already enjoy a great amount of resources, much more so than the vast majority of Han Mansion’s descendants.

According to Han Li’s rules, descendants on the priority training list received a cleansing every three years, while those on the core cultivation list received a cleansing annually.

After the consolidation of The Li Manor, the number of people competing for a chance at the Life-Prolonging Furnace’s cleansing soared. Just Han Li’s cherished wives and beautiful concubines numbered in the hundreds, not to mention the large number of priority and core cultivation descendants.

All these people were to be cleansed once every three years, but the Life-Prolonging Furnace could only cleanse three hundred people a year, so even those qualified had to queue and take turns.

All of Lu Tianxiang’s children were still young and only Han Yongzhen and Han Yongxiang were cultivating; their realms weren’t high. In fact, Lu Tianxiang didn’t need to let them have their turn at the cleansing since all four children could just follow the normal process and be promoted to First Grade talents in at most six years.

That was exactly why Lu Tianxiang was determined to proceed.

For this reason, Lu Tianxiang had already cleared the way with Jiang Baiye, Yun Miaoyi, Gongsun Yue, and even Liu Yuexin, Li Mingmeng, and many of Han Li’s other cherished wives and beautiful concubines.

They were also willing to let Lu Tianxiang jump the queue. She was originally entitled to only one cleansing, but now she was to receive three, which would cause a delay of two slots for others in the lineup.

Lu Tianxiang had a good relationship with them and as Han Li’s first wife, everyone was willing to extend her this courtesy.

Looking at Lu Tianxiang, Han Li sighed.

Han Li was hesitant whether to directly allow Lu Tianxiang to use three cleansings, letting her enjoy the privilege without having to pay a price for it.

But how would the others see this?

Lu Tianxiang was his first wife, and he could give her special treatment, but what about Liu Yuexin, his first concubine who had been of great help to him? Should she also receive special treatment?

Long Yue was the reincarnation of a dragon saint and had given birth to a First Grade talent, Han Yonglong – did she also deserve special treatment?

There were also Yao Xi and Murong Ying, who were avatars of the Empress of Phoenix Moon and Empress Yuanchu, with unique identities, and whose progeny were or might be of a special constitution.

Xue Yueqing and Ling Lingshuang were also Divine Yuan Realm martial emperors, who also had reasons to receive special treatment.

Both the palm and back of the hand are flesh; Lu Tianxiang was his beloved wife, but so were the others, along with his offspring. He had to follow the rules he had set, or no one would be satisfied, and that would result in chaos.

Even if they didn’t say it, they would surely think it. Who wouldn’t want to be specially treated?

This was Han Li’s hesitation.

Once he opened this door, and other cherished wives and beautiful concubines came forward, it would be difficult for him to refuse.

“My lord, you needn’t worry so much.”

Feeling Han Li’s emotions, Lu Tianxiang took the initiative to embrace him and said softly.

She was aware of Han Li’s dilemma and voluntarily showed understanding. Although she wished to be treated specially, she knew more importantly that her lord couldn’t open this door, or it would disrupt the rules, which would be bad for everyone.

If he dealt fairly and justly, both she and the other cherished wives and beautiful concubines would be convinced, at least it would be the same for everyone.

Embracing Lu Tianxiang in his arms, Han Li lowered his head and captured her delicate, stunning red lips.

After a long while, they separated, and Han Li nodded and then shook his head, saying, “Xiangxiang, you don’t have to give up an extra cleansing opportunity.”

Han Li had made his decision: he would not grant Lu Tianxiang special favors, but he would also not let her suffer a loss.

Lu Tianxiang looked up at Han Li’s handsome face, her countenance filled with smiles.

Her lord still favored her, which touched Lu Tianxiang deeply.

It seemed that he had not directly given her two additional cleansing opportunities, but it was already quite good, allowing her to move next year’s and the year after’s cleansing opportunities to this year, without having to pay any other price.

This was very important.

Although she had persuaded some sisters, there were still many more she hadn’t, or rather, Lu Tianxiang hadn’t approached them.

Han Li extended his curved forefinger to gently scrape her nose, smiling as he spoke, “Let’s go, my Sect Hierarch Xiangxiang.”

Lu Tianxiang nodded, her face adorned with a blissful smile.

The two arrived at Yangdao Peak, where the Life-Prolonging Furnace was situated.

“Xiangxiang, go ahead,” Han Li indicated.

Lu Tianxiang glanced at him, took a deep breath, and proceeded. A ray of Emperor’s Light appeared from within the Life-Prolonging Furnace and guided her inside.

As soon as Lu Tianxiang entered to receive the ritual, Han Li’s voice echoed around Chengsheng Mountain, heard only by those qualified for the Life-Prolonging Furnace’s ritual.

He announced the matter of Lu Tianxiang cutting in line, stating that the two opportunities she would have had the next and year after next were gone, all focused on this single occasion.

This naturally caused some ripples, but no one made a fuss. After all, Lu Tianxiang was the husband and father’s first wife, and she had paid a corresponding price. It was just a slight favoritism.

As long as Lu Tianxiang was not directly given two chances to undergo the Life-Prolonging Furnace’s ritual, everyone could accept it.

Han Li noted the reactions of his wives and descendants, a satisfied smile surfacing on his face. This was quite good.

Afterward, Han Li waited there, expecting Lu Tianxiang to complete the Life-Prolonging Furnace ritual.

He was not the only one; before long, many people had accumulated on Yangdao Peak, mostly Han Li’s wives and concubines. They easily guessed Lu Tianxiang’s purpose and wanted to see if she would succeed.

So far, no one who had undergone the Life-Prolonging Furnace ritual had given birth to a child with a special constitution. Would Lu Tianxiang be the first?

Each session of the Life-Prolonging Furnace ritual took half an hour, with a period required between uses before one could receive another session.

After Lu Tianxiang’s third ritual, the Life-Prolonging Furnace suddenly burst with rays of Emperor’s Light. A thousand auspicious colors twined around Yangdao Peak and countless glows of rosy light bloomed, along with various miraculous phenomena.

Such commotion immediately caught everyone’s attention. It was clear that Lu Tianxiang had likely given birth to a child with a special constitution, as none who had undergone the ritual before had caused such an uproar.

Would Lu Tianxiang give birth to a King’s Body or an Emperor’s Body?

When Lu Tianxiang came out of the Life-Prolonging Furnace, seeing so many people slightly stunned and then offering a beaming smile.

“My lord, I have given birth to a King’s Body, which I call the ‘Heavenly Fragrance Body.\'”

Lu Tianxiang conveyed to Han Li through a message.

Han Li nodded slightly and then said, “Everyone, disperse.”

All eyes turned towards Lu Tianxiang, envy glinting within, as she truly had given birth to a child with a special constitution.

Although it was unknown whether Lu Tianxiang had a King’s Body or an Emperor’s Body, or what special constitution it was, there was certainly something extraordinary, which reassured the others that they too might have a chance to produce a child with a special constitution in the future.

Returning to her chambers with Lu Tianxiang, Han Li joined her in a grand battle, with the Sect Hierarch showing exceptional initiative tonight.

As Han Li’s first wife and the first to possess a special constitution, she remained distinct from the rest.

Even if Long Yue, Xue Yueqing, Ling Lingshuang, Yao Xi, Murong Ying, and other women had higher status or cultivation than her, Lu Tianxiang did not feel inferior to them.

Seven days later,

Han Li stood inside Murong Ying’s chamber, his face showing a hint of anticipation.

Murong Ying was in the midst of childbirth, and Han Li felt anxious, uncertain whether she could bear him a descendant with a special constitution, particularly an Emperor’s Body.

Like Yao Xi, Murong Ying was also an empress’s split soul, but the nature of her offspring was still unknown.

As a baby’s cry rang out, Han Li immediately walked in, directing his Divine Sense towards the newborn child while looking at Murong Ying.

The next instant, a smile spread across Han Li’s face, filled with surprise and delight.

Murong Ying had not disappointed him.

Worthy of being a split soul of the Empress Yuanchu, her child indeed had a special constitution. And just like Han Yongqian, it was an Emperor’s Body.

When Murong Ying gave birth, far in Divine Province, atop Yuanchu Mountain.

The Empress Yuanchu was once again enraged.

This time, she experienced what the Phoenix Moon Empress had gone through, which drove her to the brink of madness with boundless fury.