Immortality begins with upgrading buildings

Chapter 4 Marriage Proposal

In the markets surrounding Yunyuze, it's commonplace for independent cultivators to be introduced to wives.

They were said to be Daoist partners, but in reality, they were more like two weak, independent cultivators living together.

For example, the cost of living in the immortal abode is 3 spirit stones per month, and you need to earn 3 spirit stones per month.

If there are two people, earning 1.5 coins a month is enough.

Having more people around, especially your spouse, means having more support.

Therefore, many independent cultivators, when they reach a certain age, will ask someone to help them find a suitable partner in the same or nearby market.

After finding them, we met a few times and spent some time together.

If they get along well, then they should become Daoist partners.

Many independent cultivators are happy to do matchmaking, as there are benefits to be gained and little danger involved.

Old Huang, for example, has earned quite a few spirit stones by acting as a matchmaker for immortals, thanks to his age and the many rogue cultivators he knows.

Ji Yuan learned about this from the original owner's memories, and then turned to look at the female cultivator behind Old Man Huang.

Her looks were only average, but she had a good figure. Her eyes and brows held a lot of sorrow, which made her seem somewhat pitiful.

Ji Yuan was sizing her up, and she was sizing Ji Yuan up as well.

The only difference was that when she saw Ji Yuan for the first time, her eyes lit up... There weren't many male cultivators as handsome as him in the markets around Yun Yu Ze!

Old Huang tucked his hands into his sleeves, about to speak, when he saw three figures emerge from the courtyard to Ji Yuan's left.

Fishermen Lin Youwei and Zhou Ling, along with their only son Lin Hu.

As soon as she came out, Zhou Ling hurriedly said to Old Man Huang, "Uncle Huang, my son Hu Zi is about the right age. Could you help me see if you know any suitable girls?"

Well, there's even a bride-kidnapping thing going on... Ji Yuan thought to himself.

"No problem, no problem."

Old Huang stroked his beard and laughed, "This Miss Wu Qin is quite suitable. She has the cultivation level of the second stage of Qi Refining. She was originally from Tai'an Ward next door, but her parents were eaten by Yun Yuze while they were on a ship. As a weak woman, she could not live well in Tai'an Ward, so she came to our Zengtou City."

Upon hearing this, Lin Youwei and Zhou Ling were both intrigued.

Girls who have lost both parents are the best marriage partners. They don't have the troubles of another family, and once they get married, it means that their own family will have an extra help for no reason.

Not only is my stress much less, but I'll also be able to hold my grandchildren soon.

As Wu Qin listened to Old Huang introduce her, she couldn't help but lower her head.

Unless forced to, no one wants to be treated like merchandise, displayed for others to choose from.

"Miss Wu, speaking of which, Ji Yuan's situation is quite similar to yours; you also lost your parents."

As soon as Old Huang finished speaking, Wu Qin looked up again, her gaze towards Ji Yuan becoming more affectionate.

They were in the same boat, sharing a similar plight.

Moreover, if she really had to choose between these two families, Wu Qin would choose Ji Yuan even with her eyes closed, because losing her parents meant she wouldn't have to serve her in-laws.

All the couple needs to do is live their own little lives.

Besides... this young man in front of me is so handsome, unlike the guy next to him who's all dark-skinned.

Ji Yuan could naturally see the passion in the girl's eyes, but unfortunately... he had no intention of finding someone to live with.

Currently, his cultivation has just begun, and the output from the fishpond and chicken coop is barely enough for his own cultivation.

Getting married would not only expose the secret, but also require allocating some resources to the wife... Ji Yuan had no such thoughts.

As for Mr. and Mrs. Lin, seeing the eagerness in Wu Qin's eyes, they knew that their son was probably out of luck.

Old Huang thought so too.

Wu Qin was also waiting for Ji Yuan's answer, and... Ji Yuan did indeed answer, but his answer was unexpected by everyone.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Wu, my parents passed away just over a month ago, and I really have no plans to get married at the moment. Thank you for your kind offer."

Ji Yuan smiled apologetically and bowed to Wu Qin with great politeness.

The fervor in Wu Qin's eyes dimmed, but Lin Hu's eyes blazed with passion.

Old Huang's face showed a hint of surprise, but he quickly covered it up with a cough. "Then take a look at the Lin family next door. The Lin family is well-known in our Zengtou City as a kind and virtuous family. Look at Lin Hu, he can tell at a glance that he can endure hardship."

When it came time to introduce himself, Lin Hu rubbed his hands together shyly.

Ji Yuan didn't know what happened after that. After he finished speaking, he carefully closed his courtyard gate.

But after a short while, Old Huang knocked on the door again, saying in a tone of disappointment, "You really are short-sighted!"

"Female cultivators who have lost their parents are such rare marriage partners, especially since you are both in this situation. Once you get married, you can live your own little lives. You, you..."

"Most importantly, she doesn't need a bride price; she's a free wife! Otherwise, if you were to find a marriage partner in the future, wouldn't you need at least twenty or thirty spirit stones as a bride price? Which female cultivator would come with you?"

Ji Yuan could tell that Old Man Huang meant well, "But I really don't have that plan right now."

"Even if I had one, it wouldn't be enough. She's already set her sights on Lin Hu, and they're having a banquet tonight. I need to go back and take a bath and change."

Now that the marriage has been arranged, Old Man Huang will definitely receive a reward of three to five spirit stones, which explains his enthusiasm for the matter.

But... he clearly knows I can't even afford the kickback, so why would he still think of introducing me to someone?

Ji Yuan found it quite strange, because he knew that Old Man Huang was the kind of person who wouldn't get up early for nothing.

Not long after, Lin Youwei knocked on Ji Yuan's door again, told him about Lin Hu's wedding that night, and invited Ji Yuan, who was also a neighbor, to come over as a guest.

Ji Yuan had no idea that this trip would require him to give a gift, starting with at least one spirit stone.

Ji Yuan didn't have the money for the gift.

"Don't worry, we won't accept any gifts. This is just a gathering of a few neighbors to have some fun."

Since Lin Youwei had already put it this way, Ji Yuan had no choice but to go.

Three tables were set up for dinner. Old Huang sat at the main table and, persuaded by Lin Youwei and his son, drank himself into a stupor. Ji Yuan sat alone in a corner, ate a little, and then stopped eating.

During this time, he also noticed that Wu Qin, who was wearing a bright red wedding dress, secretly glanced at him several times with a very complicated look in her eyes.

There was resentment, regret, and a little anger, but more than anything, it seemed to be a compromise with fate.

In this era of great strife, even Ji Yuan himself could not find peace, let alone others. So after eating and drinking his fill, he greeted Lin Youwei and congratulated Lin Hu before returning to his small house.

That night.

Not feeling sleepy, Ji Yuan went to the backyard, looked at his small fishpond and chicken coop, and at his little world, and felt a little sentimental.

He mobilized the spiritual energy within his dantian and casually drew a line.

A surge of aquamarine spiritual energy.

The water arrows seemed to have been created by nature.

The original owner's water arrow technique, which he had painstakingly practiced for several years, has finally been mastered today.

(End of this chapter)