Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1786: 454: Hunting a Tier-4 Demon King! The Trade Fair! (part 3)

After all, not everyone is blessed with a physique like Lu Changsheng’s, nor do many possess an innate divine ability as potent as the Nine Treasures Ruyi Bone.

Even with her Spirit Embryo Physique, Hong Lian found that forcing her magic power from the sixth level of Core Formation to the Great Circle of the Core Formation stage came at a significant price, necessitating a lengthy period of recuperation.

“Hong Lian, I am grateful for your dedication.”

Lu Changsheng spoke warmly to Hong Lian.

The battle would have been far more difficult if she hadn’t taken charge of the grand formation to suppress the Void Kun.

“Husband, there is no need for such formalities,”

Hong Lian replied with a soft smile, her stunning beauty enough to mesmerize anyone who looked upon her.

“Changsheng, my lord!”

Lu Miaoge and Ling Zixiao rushed toward him, their faces etched with concern for Lu Changsheng’s well-being.

“Sister Miaoge, Zi Xiao.”

Lu Changsheng’s gaze softened as he looked at his wives.

Lu Miaoge appeared somewhat drained and pale, having channeled all her mana into him earlier to help trigger the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror.

“Husband, are you injured?”

Nangong Mili approached as well, her eyes shimmering with deep emotion as she gazed lovingly at Lu Changsheng and leaned into his arms.

“...”

Under different circumstances, Lu Changsheng would have gladly utilized dual cultivation with Nangong Mili to mend his injuries.

However, with Hong Lian standing nearby along with Lu Miaoge—and noticing Ling Zixiao’s deepening frown—he gave Nangong Mili a brief embrace before stepping back. He cleared his throat and said, “Mili, go keep watch outside. We must ensure no other Demon King attempts an ambush.”

“Hmph.”

Nangong Mili had been acting intentionally bold. Upon hearing his request, she let out a playful hum and said in a flirtatious tone, “Husband, please focus on your recovery.”

With a lingering, pointed glance at Ling Zixiao, she turned and walked away with an elegant stride.

“Hmph, what a vixen!”

Ling Zixiao, who harbored little affection for the outsider Nangong Mili, let out a cold snort.

“Ahem, Zi Xiao, I am leaving the defense of the Immortal City in your hands,”

Lu Changsheng chose not to comment on the rivalry. As he spoke, he manifested his Three Treasures Incarnation.

Although the incarnation was currently weakened, possessing only a fraction of its true power, it was still sufficient to monitor the situation.

“Very well, my lord. You must rest,”

Ling Zixiao nodded, well aware that activating the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror] had drained Lu Changsheng’s essence significantly.

“I will assist with the watch as well.”

Lu Miaoge decided to accompany the Three Treasures Incarnation to serve as an extra layer of deterrence.

...

As the gates of the celestial city formation swung open, a swarm of cultivators poured out. Some went to hunt down the retreating beasts, while others began harvesting materials from the mountain of corpses left behind.

However, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale remained stationed outside the Immortal City. Its massive jaws resembled a dark abyss as it feasted upon the remains of the eight-clawed demon fish. This sight kept most cultivators from diving into the depths, fearing they might accidentally offend the beast and become its next meal.

After all, if the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale decided to swallow them, there would be no one to demand justice for their deaths.

While some hunted, various major factions dispatched messengers to spread word of the day’s events at Great Dream Immortal City.

The news that the typically reserved City Lord possessed the strength to slay a Fourth Rank Demon King was bound to send shockwaves through the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm!

The four major Sects were stunned, and the representatives from the Heavenly Sword Sect were particularly speechless.

“Young City Lord?”

An elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect stationed at the city hurried forward to greet Lu Lingxiao.

While his previous interactions had been polite, his demeanor now carried a palpable weight of genuine respect.

Lu Lingxiao’s parents were now known to be capable of slaying Fourth Rank Demon Kings. It was only a matter of time before they reached the Nascent Soul stage. The elder knew better than to treat the young man as a mere junior anymore.

“The beast tide struck our home, and my father simply acted to end the threat. He has no other motives,”

Lu Lingxiao explained calmly, sensing the hidden questions from the False Core cultivator of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Lu Changsheng had always taught him that while they would never seek out conflict, they would never cower from it either. Even when dealing with the Heavenly Sword Sect, the masters of Jiang Country, one should show respect without being subservient.

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng’s voice echoed directly in Lu Lingxiao’s mind via a transmission.

“Xiao’er, inform them that once the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] concludes, Great Dream Immortal City will host a whale-hunting feast. We invite the four great Sects and any Nascent Soul cultivators to join us to discuss the Dao.”

“Furthermore, our city will put up various rare treasures for a grand trading session, and we welcome all to participate in the exchange.”

Lu Changsheng sent these instructions to his son.

He knew that the news of him killing a Fourth Rank Demon King would travel fast, reaching the ears of powerful figures across Jiang Country and beyond.

The Heavenly Sword Sect would certainly not ignore such a shift in power. By extending this invitation, Lu Changsheng was signaling his openness and confidence.

With the protection of the city’s grand formation and the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, he felt secure even against a Nascent Soul True Lord. This was also a perfect chance to acquire rare items he needed for his own progression.

At the Nascent Soul level, acquiring specific treasures often required bartering with other high-level cultivators rather than simply buying them at a market.

In the past, Lu Changsheng had missed the auctions held by the Heavenly Sword Sect, either due to a lack of time or lack of goods to trade. Now, with the treasures from the Vast Sand Illusion Realm likely to surface, the timing was perfect.

“True Man Huang...”

Lu Lingxiao immediately relayed the message to the Heavenly Sword Sect elder.

“Rest assured, Young City Lord, I will pass this on immediately!”

The elder replied with a bright smile. He had been worried about how to report such a massive event to his sect, but an official invitation for a banquet made the situation much easier to handle.

...

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

“I simply need more time,”

Lu Changsheng sighed as he looked at the massive carcass of the Void Kun.

He didn't lack techniques, divine abilities, or rare materials; his only enemy was the clock.

If given enough time to refine the Xuan Huang Essence and master the Brahman Demon True Body, he was certain he could push his body refinement to the Fourth Rank using the Void Kun’s remains.

Once his physical body reached the Fourth Rank, he would be a match for any Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Furthermore, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Whale was nearing its evolution into a Sea Splitting Mystic Dragon Whale. Once it reached the Fourth Rank, it would become a formidable guardian of the Great Dream Marsh.

Between a Fourth Rank beast, his own body refinement, and his powerful artifacts, the city would become truly invincible.

Lu Changsheng carefully placed a sealing formation over the Void Kun to preserve its spiritual essence. He then tossed the remains of the Roaring Sea Shark to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

Though the Peng hadn't fought in this specific battle, Lu Changsheng wanted to ensure his companion reached the peak of the Third Rank as soon as possible.

“Do not consume these specific parts; I require them for forging artifacts later.”

After giving the command to the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Lu Changsheng retired to his secluded residence with Hong Lian, seeking to heal his wounds through the harmony of dual cultivation.