Immortality: Raising an Ant Queen to Cultivate by increasing stat points

Chapter 462: Chapter 454: Pregnant_1

Tang Yan had acquired a total of more than 6,300 acres of good farmland for him.

Qin Niu had originally told Tang Yan that acquiring about 5,000 acres would be enough. However, Tang Yan went ahead and acquired an additional 1,300 acres for him.

Afterwards, Tang Yan also told Qin Niu that seeing those premium farmlands being sold off for as little as seven taels, or even six taels and five pieces of silver money, was simply too good a bargain to pass up. He couldn’t resist and ended up helping Qin Niu acquire an extra thousand acres.

It cost a few thousand silver money less than the budget Qin Niu had set.

Qin Niu was only willing to acquire about 5,000 acres, not because he was short of silver money, but because he did not want to be too high-profile.

He deeply knew the principles of making a fortune in silence.

If he took the opportunity to acquire ten to twenty thousand acres of farmland, he could very likely become the largest landlord of the Black Tiger Gang. Then, with only the cultivation of the Innate Realm, he could easily become a target of jealousy.

Although with his current strength of beast pets, he was not afraid of anyone in the Black Tiger Gang, avoiding troubles if possible was always the preferred option.

In addition to the large purchase of farmland, Tang Yan also helped him acquire more than 120 shopfronts and a quadrangle dwelling.

Qin Niu’s idea was simple; having a residence in the city meant that when he went there, he would have a place to stay.

There would be no need to stay at an inn again.

It would become very convenient for his two ladies to go into the city to buy clothes, rouge, and other such items.

In case he became the target of a powerful enemy, he could also arrange for his family to stay safely within the city, thus not having to worry about their security.

The quadrangle dwelling would normally cost at least three thousand silver money and upward in the market.

It had mountains and waters, a backyard garden, pavilions, and verandas. The house was very large, could accommodate seventy to eighty servants, and there was no problem housing a family of a dozen or so people.

Stables, guest rooms, servant rooms, woodsheds, the main hall, living rooms, basement, treasure hiding walls, and so on were all included.

The decorations inside were particularly luxurious; the roof was covered with top-quality glazed tiles.

Brick tiles were laid both inside and outside the house.

The house originally belonged to a wealthy merchant who intended it for his own residence. The merchant, who was well-informed, learned that the Black Tiger Gang was facing a defeat on the battlefield, quickly decided to sell the house at a low price.

Even though he offered it for only two thousand silver money, a full thousand taels less than the market price, there were still no takers.

Eventually, Tang Yan obtained it after a round of bargaining for the incredibly low price of one thousand six hundred taels.

The furniture in the house alone was worth more than a thousand taels.

The location of the home was very good, the land area it occupied was large, and combined with the luxurious decor of the house, even an empty house was worth far more than six hundred taels.

Qin Niu had stumbled upon a veritable windfall.

The Black Tiger Gang had now won a major victory, and with the Nine Insect Gang and the Shennong Sect severely damaged, the Black Tiger Gang was sure to become even more prosperous and thriving.

In the future, Black Tiger City, being the core city of the Black Tiger Gang, was likely to welcome a wave of major development.

The quadrangle dwelling that Qin Niu held, along with those more than 120 shops, would all appreciate significantly in value.

“My lord, you really are adept at balancing warfare and business! I also heard that land prices have plummeted, so I used the spare cash to buy more than 200 acres of good farmland! I didn’t dare to buy any shops in the city though—I’m not that bold,” Wang Wanyan said with a face full of admiration.

“Haha, my wife is clever and capable. In the future, I will leave all domestic property management to you,” Qin Niu said, feeling that Wang Wanyan truly had a talent for business.

It might be the influence of her father since she was young.

“Ah Niu brother, what about me?” Tang Caixian asked with her lips pursed.

“Your main task is to cultivate. When you have spare time, you can also assist Wanyan in managing the household affairs. Wanyan, when it comes to managing property and household affairs, you also need to learn to gradually delegate authority to others. We can find two or three stewards to handle these matters, so it won’t take up too much of your time. Cultivation is the most important thing, we mustn’t neglect it for the sake of making money,” Qin Niu advised.

In Qin Niu’s eyes, cultivation was the true path.

Money, after all, was external to oneself. While it was certainly important, it could completely be left to hired people to operate and manage the family’s industry.

“Just for the bit of land we have, hiring two or three stewards… Do you think they do not require wages? Caixian and I can manage it just fine without taking up too much time,” Wang Wanyan clearly did not yet know the full extent of her husband’s wealth.

Qin Niu did not explain further, as she would naturally find out in a few days.

“You see, you need to change your mindset. Money can never be earned out. Tasks that can be done by underlings should be left to them as much as possible. You married me to enjoy life, not to toil and labor like a housekeeper,” he said.

Wang Wanyan heard this and said nothing more.

Clearly, Qin Niu’s doting affection made her feel very cherished.

“Cai Xian, why were you holding your stomach as you walked just now? Is there any discomfort?”

The three entered the house.

Xiao Qing led the Black Mare Horse into the stable to lock it up.

The Green Ox, being highly intelligent, needed no one to tend to it and went back to its own barn to nap.

It only needed someone to feed it and clean up its dung on time.

“I think… I’m pregnant.”

Tang Caixian said with her head lowered, her face flushed with shyness.

“What’s pregnant?”

Qin Niu had not yet caught on.

“It means we’re expecting! Sister Cai Xian is likely already carrying your child.”

Wang Wanyan explained from the side.

Both women looked at Qin Niu with a gaze meant for a mischievous child.

“Is this true? I’m going to be a dad, haha, I’m going to be a dad!”

Upon hearing the good news, Qin Niu was so happy he didn’t know what to do with himself.

He hadn’t expected Tang Caixian’s belly to be so ‘capable’.

Qin Family was in dire need of people at the moment, and he really wanted his wives and concubines to give birth to a bunch of children. In time, the Qin Family would prosper and gradually become stronger.

“From now on, don’t do any work, and don’t lift anything heavy. No, I have to make a trip to the city tomorrow, to buy two more maids to take care of you specifically. Also, whatever you want to eat, just buy it…”

Qin Niu strove to provide her with the best living conditions.

“Who says I’m so delicate? Don’t worry, I’ll be careful. We already have three maids at home, which is completely sufficient. As for food, our current meals are very good, there’s no need to buy anything else.”

Tang Caixian smiled happily, preventing Qin Niu from spending lavishly for her.

“Alright, I’ll listen to you. We won’t buy maids for now. Having fewer people at home makes it easier to manage. If we’re short-handed later, we can buy more.” Qin Niu was obedient to her words. “Wan Yan, I’ll have to sleep in your room tonight, to get you pregnant sooner.”

Qin Niu noticed Wang Wanyan felt somewhat dejected and quickly offered consolation.

“What are you talking about…”

Her face blushed, and she was so embarrassed she wanted to burrow into a hole in the ground.

After chatting with his wives for a while, Qin Niu remembered he still had important things to do.

He went to the backyard, planted the Soul Craving Tendril Staff in the soil, and then infused a strand of Everlasting Spring Technique energy to help it recover its vitality. He noticed a lot of cold air rising from the deep well where the Ice Lotus was planted, indicating that it was growing particularly well there.

“Wart Toad, go back to your lair and rest!”

Qin Niu called the Red-eyed Golden Toad out from the carrying basket.

During the trip to the battlefield, all the beast pets had made great contributions. Only the Diamond Ink Turtle, due to its low level and weak strength, couldn’t offer much help.

With the little turtle’s strength improving slowly, Qin Niu had no immediate solution.

He could only wait for the right opportunity, with suitable food or elixirs to help it enhance its strength.

After all, it had an extremely long lifespan. Qin Niu had enough pets for the time being, and there was no pressing need for it.

After dealing with all this, he checked on the Mirage Insect.

It was still swallowing and refining its second avatar, a process that looked set to last a long time.

Qin Niu hoped to improve his cultivation as quickly as possible. As soon as his Spirit Space expanded, he would immediately establish a soul pact with the Mirage Insect.

Now that they only had a private pact, it left him somewhat uneasy.