The next day, the news of Ye Kaishan taking another concubine spread throughout Qingyun Town.
At this, everyone was stunned, wondering if this old fellow had gone mad?
It just wouldn't end.
Su Mei had no objection to Ye Kaishan taking a concubine; the Ye Family was dwindling and needed to expand its branches and leaves.
Moreover, she was currently pregnant and couldn't attend to him, so having a concubine to share the burden wasn't bad.
Three days later, the Ye Family welcomed another joyous occasion, and everyone became busy.
Gongs and drums roared, firecrackers boomed.
Ye Kaishan, dressed in a grand red robe, bowed to heaven and earth with Wu Nanchun.
"Congratulations to the Host for successfully taking a concubine, completing the expansion of branches, and gaining +5 years of lifespan."
As the System's prompt sounded, a smile curved on Ye Kaishan's lips.
Another five years of lifespan.
He was already looking forward to the upcoming wedding night... On the wedding night, Ye Kaishan was familiar with the routine, everything flowing naturally... "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for an increase in bone structure, reaching Mortal High Grade."
...The next day, Ye Kaishan emerged leaning against a wall, his steps faltering.
He felt completely drained.
He had been too hasty.
Wu Nanchun, as a martial artist who hunted year-round, had a Physique far superior to Su Mei's.
Her combat power was naturally extraordinary.
"No! I still need to take ten or eight more concubines!" Ye Kaishan exclaimed internally; only by taking more concubines could he gain more lifespan, otherwise, he wouldn't have enough to be'squeezed out'.
He had to face the challenge head-on.
Ye Kaishan quickly called for the matchmaker, Hua Gu, asking her to continue arranging things.
Though Hua Gu's face was a bit ugly, her professional ability was beyond reproach.
Hearing that Ye Kaishan wanted to continue taking concubines, Hua Gu was somewhat bewildered.
However, after Ye Kaishan promised to double her remuneration, Hua Gu immediately got to work without a word.
Next, Ye Kaishan carefully managed his interactions with Wu Nanchun while awaiting good news from Hua Gu.
Three months later, through his unremitting efforts, Wu Nanchun finally became pregnant.
At this time, Su Mei had been pregnant for half a year.
There were still four months until she gave birth.
At the same time, good news also came from Hua Gu.
Due to Ye Kaishan being old and having many demands, requiring young and beautiful wives, the difficulty of the task was relatively high.
After several months of searching, she finally found a suitable candidate.
This woman was named Wang Xifeng, a famous widow in Qingyun Town. Her parents died when she was young, and her brothers died when she grew up.
After finally getting married, her husband mysteriously died on their wedding night.
Her husband was originally a famous martial artist, young and strong, in excellent health, yet he died on their wedding night.
It inevitably aroused suspicion.
Combined with Wang Xifeng's experiences from childhood, she was subsequently deemed a 'Heavenly Fiend Lone Star' by the townspeople.
"Ye Family Head, I've spoken with Wang Xifeng, and she said if the Ye Family doesn't mind, she's willing to marry over.
I'll tell you secretly... she's still a maiden," the matchmaker Hua Gu said with a sly smile, throwing out a bombshell, fearing Ye Kaishan wouldn't agree.
"Wang Xifeng..."
Ye Kaishan fell into deep thought; he had an impression of this woman.
A few years ago, when her husband died, it caused quite a stir. As a prominent figure in Qingyun Town, Ye Kaishan had attended the scene.
Her husband's death was not mysterious; he died of a myocardial infarction or cerebral hemorrhage.
In other words, on their wedding night, this fellow was overstimulated and suddenly passed away.
"Bring her over for me to see first," Ye Kaishan said.
Soon after, Hua Gu brought a beautiful woman dressed simply but still unable to conceal her charm.
She appeared older than both Su Mei and Wu Nanchun, around twenty-five years old, lacking the pure vitality of a young girl but possessing the charm of a mature woman.
Especially the allure in her eyes, which was captivating.
Ye Kaishan's gaze flickered, and a faint orange halo immediately flowed from Wang Xifeng's body.
Although orange was common, it indicated that Wang Xifeng was a normal woman, not a 'Heavenly Fiend Lone Star'.
While Ye Kaishan was observing Wang Xifeng, she was also secretly glancing at Ye Kaishan.
The woman was somewhat surprised; the current Ye Kaishan was full of vigor and looked even younger than a few years ago.
"That settles it. The date is set for one day from now."
Ye Kaishan didn't waste words and immediately made the decision.
He was already impatient... One day later, the Ye Family was once again adorned with lanterns and streamers, leaving the people of Qingyun Town speechless, especially when they learned that Ye Kaishan was marrying Wang Xifeng.
They were even more shocked beyond belief.
"Is Ye Kaishan impatient to die? He's not even letting a widow go?"
"Beast! What a beast!"
"Hmph! What's the point of marrying so many? At his age, his 'precious blade' is probably long unusable!"
The guests attending the wedding banquet discussed in private, with envy and jealousy... After bowing to heaven and earth, Ye Kaishan's lifespan increased by another five years.
He eagerly entered the bridal chamber, preparing to "scatter leaves." Soon, he witnessed Wang Xifeng's stunning side.
"No wonder her predecessor died of a cerebral hemorrhage from excitement; it turns out Wang Xifeng has a special Physique."
Ye Kaishan chuckled inwardly.
The candle was blown out.
The time that followed was something even an immortal wouldn't trade.
The only thing that disappointed Ye Kaishan was that his bone structure did not improve as a result.
There was a qualitative difference between Mortal bone structure and Yellow Grade bone structure, because Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heaven bone structures were called Spiritual Roots.
Only those with Spiritual Roots were qualified to embark on the path of immortals.
Early the next morning, Ye Kaishan walked out of the bridal chamber, feeling very satisfied.
In the days that followed, he focused his attention on Wang Xifeng, as Su Mei and Wu Nanchun were already pregnant and just waiting for their children to be born.
Two months later, persistent effort paid off; Ye Kaishan finally succeeded in planting his seed, and Wang Xifeng became pregnant.
Another two months passed, and the cry of a baby echoed through the Ye Family.
Su Mei gave birth; Ye Kaishan's first child was born.
Ye Kaishan, waiting outside the delivery room, finally felt relieved. Although this was not an ordinary world, Su Mei was still an ordinary person after all.
"Congratulations, Ye Family Head, it's a boy," the midwife said with a joyful smile, holding the newborn baby.
"Congratulations to the Host for expanding branches and leaves, giving birth to the first offspring, +5 years of lifespan. Reward: 100 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, a Yellow Grade High Grade Magical Artifact, the Azure Rainbow Sword, and the 'Jade Purity Qi Refining Art'."
"Detection: The Host's first offspring possesses a Spiritual Bone, a Yellow Grade Low Grade Spiritual Bone. Additional reward: +5 years of lifespan."
"Offspring: 1, Family Reputation: 78. Please continue your efforts, Host, to expand branches and leaves."
A series of System prompts sounded, and Ye Kaishan was inwardly shaken; the rewards for this first child were quite generous.
Spirit Stones were the currency used by immortal sects, divided into Low Grade, Medium Grade, High Grade, and Supreme Grade, with an exchange ratio of 1:10 for each level.
These were good things; not only could they be used to purchase immortal items, but they could also be used for Cultivation, something Mortals could not access at all.
In addition, there was a Magical Artifact and a Qi Refining cultivation method.
In the past, these were treasures he wouldn't even dare to dream of.
"Good boy, you truly are a surprise to your father," Ye Kaishan said with a satisfied expression. Not only were the rewards abundant, but this boy also possessed a Spiritual Bone, indicating a talent for immortal Cultivation.
Typically, for someone with a Mortal bone structure to have a child with a Spiritual Root required extremely strong Luck.
It was clear that Su Mei's 'head glowing green' had its reasons.