So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

[Warning before reading: 1. This is a fantasy cultivation novel, not a historical novel. Please don't get hung up on historical details.]

[Second, multiple female leads. There are many concubines in the beginning, but they are all minor characters. The female leads have names and identities, and they are recruited one by one, but at a fast pace.]

[3. The style of Ainz Ooal Gown: The male protagonist is cautious like a cultivator, but has no rivals.]

[IV. There are other clues about cultivation, and other cultivators, but in very small numbers, the strongest being at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.]

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Inside the Golden Palace of the Dayong Dynasty.

Qin Xiao, dressed in a black dragon robe, sat upright on the dragon throne.

He rested his elbows on the handrail and supported his cheek with the back of his hand.

He looked languid and was resting with his eyes closed.

The officials in the hall stood with their heads bowed in solemn silence.

Their gazes, however, secretly met.

Whispers continued.

"His Majesty has actually come to court today?"

"The sun has risen in the west..."

The newly enthroned emperor of the Dayong Dynasty had been on the throne for nearly a year.

He attended court only a handful of times.

His sudden appearance at the morning court session today inevitably raises questions.

Suddenly, Qin Xiao yawned and said slowly:

"In half a month, it will be the anniversary of my ascension to the throne. I have decided to take twenty more concubines to fill my harem!"

"My esteemed subjects, if you have any eligible young women in your families, or know of any beautiful women among the common people, please recommend them!"

The words had barely left his mouth!

The entire court was in uproar!

Several elderly ministers with gray hair and beards swayed and almost lost their balance.

Someone covered their face with their sleeve and whispered in anguish, "Didn't we just take in five new brides a few days ago for the Mid-Autumn Festival?"

Someone nearby whispered a helpless reply: "Don't even mention Mid-Autumn Festival, His Majesty already took three concubines during the Ghost Festival! At this rate, I'm afraid it'll be the Double Ninth Festival and Qingming Festival too..."

Others sighed, "His Majesty was so intelligent and diligent in his youth, and he personally handled everything when the Crown Prince was regent. How could he have become such a different person after ascending the throne? He indulges in the beauties of the harem all day long, and the affairs of state are entirely in the hands of powerful ministers..."

The court officials kept their heads down.

He assumed that only his colleagues could hear it.

Little did they know, Qin Xiao heard every single word.

There is no other reason.

Simply because he is the only cultivator in the Great Yong Dynasty!

I was reborn here twenty years ago.

In this world, martial arts are revered, and people cultivate martial arts.

However, he awakened a unique cultivation system.

Several martial arts techniques are available at the start.

After much deliberation, he finally chose a dual cultivation technique called "The Scripture of Union".

He endured hardship and bided his time in the early stages, and with the help of modern thinking and methods, he stood out among many princes and was made crown prince.

Upon the death of the late emperor and his successful ascension to the throne, he immediately began his cultivation journey.

Over the past year, he has been recruiting concubines to practice Buddhism.

His current cultivation level has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment!

With Qin Xiao's current spiritual strength.

Let alone the Golden Palace.

Even the slightest rustling of wind or grass within a radius of several miles cannot escape his perception!

However, he paid no attention to the discussions among the audience.

With the path to immortality before us, worldly words are but a passing breeze.

The officials were still whispering among themselves.

At this moment, Qin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, casually waved his hand, and his thoughts stirred slightly.

A virtual panel, visible only to him, immediately appeared before him:

[Host]: Qin Xiao

Gender: Male

Age: 20

[Current Realm]: Late Foundation Establishment

[Spiritual Root]: Fire and Wood Dual Spiritual Roots

[Cultivation Value]: 9800/10000

[Current Cultivation Technique]: The Hehuan Immortal Scripture

[Item]: None

Qin Xiao looked at the panel and frowned slightly.

Through the "Hehuan Immortal Scripture," a woman's primordial yin energy can be transformed into spiritual energy.

Under the system's quantification, the amount of spiritual energy accumulated becomes cultivation value.

However, these concubines were all mortals, and their primordial yin energy was extremely limited.

Its absorption efficiency is also extremely low.

Therefore, only by continuously taking concubines can one make progress.

Right now, we're just two hundred points away from winning.

To achieve a breakthrough in the short term, at least twenty concubines would be needed.

Thoughts drifted by.

Qin Xiao's gaze fell on the front of the military officers' ranks.

There stood a female general.

She was dressed in a crimson military uniform, with snow-white skin and a tall, straight posture like a pine tree.

He wasn't wearing a helmet, and his dark hair was tied up high.

His smooth forehead and striking, handsome features were revealed.

At this moment, she was pressing her lips tightly together, her eyes fixed straight ahead.

It was as if all the absurdity in the palace had nothing to do with her.

Qin Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly.

A new panel of information appeared in front of the woman:

Name: Luo Qingluan

Gender: Female

[Furnace Pot Aptitude]: Heavenly Level (Estimated Cultivation Points Gained: 2000)

Pity……

Qin Xiao sighed inwardly.

This childhood sweetheart with whom I grew up.

The only female general in the court today.

However, due to his absurd behavior after ascending the throne, they had long since become estranged from him.

Two thousand cultivation points were enough for him to directly cross the threshold of Core Formation and stabilize his realm.

only……

Just as Qin Xiao's mind raced...

At the very front of the civil officials' line, an elderly official, about fifty years old and thin, dressed in a purple robe, suddenly stepped forward.

Immediately afterwards, he knelt down, his voice booming, "Your Majesty! Please reconsider!!!"

These words shocked the entire hall!

"Even Prime Minister Xu couldn't stand it anymore?"

"Xu Xiangdu..."

"Your Majesty is truly... sigh!"

You should know that the old man kneeling before you is none other than the current Prime Minister, Xu Guofu!

Everyone knows that he is a treacherous minister who controls the government and wields immense power!

Suddenly, many officials who considered themselves to be upright and honest officials had their eyes light up.

Although they usually despised Xu Guofu for his abuse of power.

But at this moment, we can unite with them!

Before long, dozens of upright officials stepped forward, knelt down, and shouted in unison, "We second your proposal, Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

The sounds converged, creating quite a stir.

Qin Xiao slowly opened his eyes, looked down at Xu Guofu kneeling at the front, and calmly asked, "Minister Xu, what do you want me to reconsider?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Guofu bowed his head to the ground, his tone extremely earnest: "Your Majesty! This old minister is worried about Your Majesty's health!"

As he spoke, he raised his head again, his face displaying utter loyalty: "Therefore, this old minister sent people to search all over the Great Yong, and by chance obtained a secret medicinal formula, which I present to Your Majesty! I guarantee that after Your Majesty uses it, you will be full of vigor and vitality, able to enjoy the company of ten women a night without tiring!"

Qin Xiao inwardly scoffed, but outwardly burst into laughter, saying with satisfaction, "Good! Good! Good! Minister Xu truly understands my heart, considering my needs in everything. I am very pleased!"

Upon seeing this, the faces of the upright officials who had knelt down turned green.

He hurriedly got up, dusted off his official robes, and slunk back into the queue...

"Your Majesty, I suddenly feel unwell and humbly request to take my leave!"

Suddenly, Luo Qingluan stepped forward, clasped her hands in a fist and bowed to Qin Xiao on the dragon throne, her voice cold and clear.

The eyes of all the officials instantly turned to this unconventional female general.

Qin Xiao leaned forward slightly and looked at Luo Qingluan.

Staring at her lowered eyelashes, he asked casually, "Oh? Minister Luo, is your sudden departure due to some dissatisfaction with me?"

Luo Qingluan sighed and replied impatiently, "Your Majesty, I dare not. I am indeed unwell. I beg Your Majesty's permission!"

"My dear minister, there are several concubines in my harem who are quite knowledgeable in pharmacology."

Qin Xiao asked with a playful tone, "How about you come with me to the harem, my dear minister, and let my concubines give you a check-up?"

Luo Qingluan suddenly looked up and met Qin Xiao's meaningful gaze.

Before she could even speak.

Qin Xiao's voice suddenly turned stern: "Or do you have a problem with my taking a concubine?"

"Very well, I won't take any concubines. How about you come to the harem to keep me company?!"