Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1842: 474: Parting, Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s Astonishment! Return to Immortal City!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"I understand."
Lu Changsheng gave a nod, realizing that his alias as Yangming True Master was no longer usable.
This spiritual pet, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, ought to stay hidden from public eyes from now on.
If anyone spotted it, trouble would surely follow in waves.
Yet, recalling his role as the Great Dream City Lord prior to entering the Endless Wilderness, during which he slew the Fourth-Order Void Kun, with the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] now concluded, Xuanjian True Monarch and his companions would soon return and probably learn of the event first, sparking suspicions toward him.
"Since that's how it stands, Daoist Azure Phoenix, until we meet again."
Surrounded by Nascent Soul threats, he needed to rush back and secure the Immortal City, so Lu Changsheng kept his words brief with Azure Phoenix True Monarch, offering a cupped-hand salute as he spoke.
After all, pursuing a powerhouse like Azure Phoenix True Monarch for marriage seemed nearly out of reach; even becoming Dao Companions would require him to advance to Nascent Soul and fully eclipse her strength.
Thus, acting more nonchalant now made sense, holding off on deeper ties until his Nascent Soul breakthrough.
Facing this outer peril with Nascent Soul eyes upon him, laying low and waiting out the storm was essential.
Once he achieved Nascent Soul, reaching out to Azure Phoenix True Monarch first would allow him to untangle these messy bonds.
"Alright."
Azure Phoenix True Monarch nodded back, returning the fist salute with a radiant grin that highlighted her alluring charm, before stepping from the cave dwelling: "Little Qing."
From afar, a petite and adorable girl in a blue feather gown, featuring refined blue brows and a single blue plume on her brow, descended barefooted, shifting into an elegant and breathtakingly lovely green simurgh.
"Was that girl just now Azure Phoenix True Monarch's Azure Phoenix Transformation?"
A flicker of surprise crossed Lu Changsheng's face; he hadn't anticipated Azure Phoenix True Monarch's spiritual pet taking on such a youthful maiden's guise.
Reflecting on his past scheme to court Azure Phoenix True Monarch starting with this luan bird, he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
Although he shared profound insights and familiarity with Azure Phoenix True Monarch, their emotional bond remained shallow, yet such a strategy could still prove viable.
"My thanks to Daoist Little Qing for your help before; this is a modest gift, please take it."
Though Lu Changsheng hadn't yet gone through the Storage Rings from Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and the purple-robed elder.
Still, his gains from slaying Lou Mountain True Monarch and the puppet figure were substantial, making a simple present no issue at all.
"Screech!"
Rather than taking the offering right away, the green simurgh turned its gaze to Azure Phoenix True Monarch.
"Azure Phoenix True Monarch truly masters the art of taming beasts."
Lu Changsheng understood that cultivators usually raised spiritual beasts outside their own bloodline.
Upon reaching Third Rank, spiritual beasts earn respect from their masters, evolving into equals as both guide and companion.
At Fourth Rank, they often address one another as fellow Daoists.
For Azure Phoenix True Monarch's companion, a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King seeking her nod before accepting a gift, it highlighted their exceptional bond.
"Daoist Yangming's goodwill is genuine, Little Qing; feel free to receive it."
Clad in her graceful blue attire, Azure Phoenix True Monarch's lithe and statuesque form gave a subtle nod to her luan bird.
"Thank you, Yangming True Master."
The green simurgh uttered words in human tongue, its tone clear and tuneful, delightfully soothing.
A green glow emanated from it then, drawing in the handful of gift containers.
Being a Fourth Rank Transformed Demon King, it possessed its own modest hoard.
However, staying mostly at Azure Phoenix True Monarch's side as her spiritual pet meant its personal reserves were rather limited.
"Hehe, no need for formalities."
Lu Changsheng chuckled, sharing a look with Azure Phoenix True Monarch's starry gaze full of allure, offering a light nod before saying, "Farewell for now, Daoist friend."
With those words spoken, a banner about a foot in length materialized, bearing a painted human heart at its core and radiating a soft spectrum of lights; it was the [Michen Banner]!
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng remained gravely wounded, and heading back to Jiang Country could lead to clashes with Nascent Soul Cultivators hunting him and Azure Phoenix True Monarch.
In these circumstances, employing the Michen Banner for a straight escape proved wiser.
Moreover, rushing to Great Dream Immortal City to steady things was urgent.
He slotted the last nine Supreme Spirit Stones into place.
"Boom!"
Having long stored millions of Spirit Stones and the Spiritual Vein Origin within the Michen Banner, Lu Changsheng's addition of nine Supreme Spirit Stones triggered an explosion of vibrant hues, wrapping his form in a shimmering veil like a rainbow mist, then pulsing with luminous ripples as he vanished into the void.
"Could this be... an Escape Treasure!?"
As Azure Phoenix True Monarch watched Lu Changsheng trigger the Michen Banner and depart via the void, astonishment flickered across her strikingly gorgeous features.
His feats inside the Vast Sand Illusion Realm had already stunned beyond belief, defying all expectations.
Following that, Nirvana Elixirs, along with the Supreme Treasure Mirror that shone with solar and lunar brilliance.
And here came another Escape Treasure!
Judging by its aura, it surpassed Low Grade Spiritual Treasures entirely, reaching at least Middle Grade, if not High Grade!
"Just how many secrets does he hold..."
Azure Phoenix True Monarch whispered to herself, overwhelmed by Lu Changsheng's hidden depths.
"During peril, this treasure consumes its core essence; without multiple Nascent Soul Cultivators locking the skies or laying an ambush array, halting him would be nearly impossible..."
Azure Phoenix True Monarch reflected on their escape from the Secret Realm.
It dawned on her that, even without her forcing a breach through the Great Void and sacrificing her own essence to flee, Lu Changsheng could have escaped alone with this artifact.
"Considering that, maybe it's I who..."
Azure Phoenix True Monarch cast a look back at the cave, memories of their intense dual cultivation sessions with Lu Changsheng stirring subtle waves in her eyes.
Unlike typical women and outshining countless men, she remained a woman at heart.
After centuries of cultivation, experiencing passion's thrill for the first time and yielding her Heavenly Phoenix Yin, how could emotions not stir within her.
"I wonder if this was mere chance, or..."