Having many children brings many blessings; the struggle for power begins with marriage.

Chapter 730 So what do you think of me?

Lu Chen thought to himself that he did not have a Daoist partner, but he had a large number of wives and concubines. However, since Ji Qiuyu asked about Daoist partners, his answer was not exactly a lie.

Upon hearing Lu Chen say that he had no Daoist partner, Ji Qiuyu's heart suddenly raced.

No Daoist partner? Then I have a chance.

Didn't Lu Chen say that the Exorcism Sword Technique is not to be passed on to outsiders? If I become Lu Chen's Daoist partner, then I won't be considered an outsider.

Thinking of this, Ji Qiuyu felt a slight surge of excitement, and then she asked again, "So, are you planning to find a Daoist partner?"

"Are independent cultivators lonely?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled slightly. Ji Qiuyu had already said so much, how could Lu Chen not know what she meant?

However, Lu Chen could tell from her profile that Ji Qiuyu wanted to become his Daoist partner more for the non-existent exorcism sword technique than purely for romantic love.

Of course, there was also romantic feeling between them. Ji Qiuyu's favorability rating for him was already over 80, so it would be impossible for her not to have any feelings for him.

Lu Chen replied, "I have thought about it, but I believe more in fate. I won't deliberately look for someone. When the time is right, a Daoist partner will naturally come."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qiuyu remained silent for a moment, then asked directly, "So what do you think of me?"

Lu Chen turned his head, pretending not to understand, and looked at Ji Qiuyu, "What? What happened?"

Ji Qiuyu continued, "What I mean is, do you think I'm suitable to be your Daoist partner?"

At this point, a slight blush appeared on Ji Qiuyu's cheeks. Although she did indeed intend to obtain Lu Chen's Exorcising Sword Technique through a Daoist partnership, she also genuinely liked Lu Chen.

At this moment, Ji Qiuyu felt a little shy.

Lu Chen feigned a shocked expression and remained silent for a long time.

After a while, Lu Chen finally spoke up, "Is the city lord joking with me?"

Ji Qiuyu gritted her teeth and then said, "I'm serious."

Lu Chen remained silent again. Seeing that Lu Chen did not answer for a long time, Ji Qiuyu became a little anxious. If Lu Chen was unwilling, her impulsiveness might scare him away instead.

Ji Qiuyu quickly added, "If you don't want to, then forget it."

Lu Chen glanced at Ji Qiuyu.

Ji Qiuyu was tall and slender, wearing a pink cloud-patterned dress that clung to her graceful body, revealing glimpses of her curves and exuding allure.

Ji Qiuyu's face was incredibly beautiful, with a delicate nose, cherry lips, and smooth hair cascading down to her waist. There was a flower petal pattern on her forehead.

If Lu Chen's true form were here, he would definitely want to make love to her right now, but unfortunately, his true form is not here.

Lu Chen then said, "I didn't say I was unwilling, but doesn't the city lord think this is too casual?"

"I heard from the soldiers that the city lord has never been interested in that man. Bai Wenbin has been pursuing the city lord for more than ten years, but the city lord has never agreed to be with him."

"I've only known the city lord for a short time, and he doesn't know me well enough. Isn't he afraid I'm a bad person?"

Ji Qiuyu said, "If you were really a bad person, you wouldn't have saved me or the people of Black Moon City when the demonic tide broke out."

Ji Qiuyu had also thought it over. Apart from her beauty, she really didn't have anything that Lu Chen would want to scheme for, so she didn't think that Lu Chen was staying in Black Moon City for any purpose.

In her opinion, even if Lu Chen's background was unknown, he couldn't possibly be a bad person, and she didn't want to miss this opportunity.

She reasoned that since Lu Chen's exorcism sword technique was so effective against demons, it might also be useful against celestial demons.

If she could learn Lu Chen's Exorcising Sword Technique, she could use it to fight the Heavenly Demon when it emerged from the Demon-Sealing Forbidden Land.

In order to learn Lu Chen's exorcism sword technique, it wouldn't be unreasonable to give her virginity to Lu Chen. Besides, she already had some feelings for Lu Chen, so even if she gave her virginity to Lu Chen, she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

Lu Chen was the first man she had ever met who could move her heart, and such a man would be a perfect match for her as a Daoist partner.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "City Lord, I can be your Daoist partner, but..."

Ji Qiuyu was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "But what?"

Lu Chen continued, "However, I've recently been practicing a special technique that requires me to abstain from women for a period of time."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qiuyu instantly understood Lu Chen's meaning, and her face flushed even more.

Seeing Ji Qiuyu's appearance, Lu Chen asked, "City Lord, what's wrong? Why is your face so red?"

After regaining her senses, Ji Qiuyu glared at Lu Chen, as if they were playfully teasing each other, and said, "Are you still calling me City Lord?"

Lu Chen gave a forced, awkward laugh. "Oh... oh, I understand, Qiu Yu."

Hearing Lu Chen's intimate address, Ji Qiuyu's heart pounded wildly. She hadn't expected to have a Daoist partner so soon. She had always thought she would never have one in her life and would end up alone in Black Moon City.

She also understood why she suddenly wanted to find a Daoist partner. It was most likely because the demonic tide more than a month ago had made her experience the crisis of death, which was why she was so eager to find a Daoist partner.

She didn't want to die without experiencing love between a man and a woman.

Lu Chen then asked with concern, "Qiu Yu, are you alright? Your face is getting redder and redder."

Ji Qiuyu immediately said, "I'm fine, don't ask anymore."

At this point, Ji Qiuyu continued walking forward with shame, thinking to herself as she walked, "This guy really doesn't understand women at all. Doesn't he even know why her face is red?"

Seeing Ji Qiuyu's retreating figure, Lu Chen smiled and followed her.

After the two confirmed their relationship as Daoist partners, Ji Qiuyu didn't know how to talk to Lu Chen. After all, she had never been a Daoist partner before, and Lu Chen was her first man. She didn't know what to do.

evening.

sunset.

Ji Qiuyu paced back and forth in the room, but Lu Chen hadn't arrived yet. Finally, she asked the maid beside her, "Where is the Deputy City Lord? Where is he now?"

The maid replied, "Your Excellency, the Deputy City Lord has already returned to his room."

Although Ji Qiuyu and Lu Chen have confirmed their relationship as Daoist partners, only the two of them know about it at the moment. No one else knows, not even the servants of the City Lord's Mansion.

Ji Qiuyu did this to protect Lu Chen. She was worried that if she announced her relationship with Lu Chen as a Daoist partner so quickly, someone would cause trouble for Lu Chen, especially Bai Wenbin.

Upon hearing that Lu Chen had returned to her room, Ji Qiuyu frowned slightly. They were already Daoist partners, so they couldn't possibly still be sleeping in separate rooms, could they?

With that in mind, Ji Qiuyu went directly to Lu Chen's room.

When Ji Qiuyu arrived at the door of Lu Chen's room, she hesitated, her finger hovering over the door for a long time without knocking.

(End of this chapter)