Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1846: 475: Gains from the Reckoning! (part 2)
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
With a sheepish grin, Lu Changsheng admitted his moves had pushed the boundaries of caution.
"Hmph, I figured as much."
Ling Zixiao let out a playful huff, convinced her spouse was bound to charm ladies beyond their home.
Yet, dealing with a powerhouse like Azure Phoenix True Monarch, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, wouldn't be straightforward.
"Husband, aiding Azure Phoenix True Monarch is okay, but stay careful on your ventures. If not, Miaoge, Yun’er, and I will fret over you."
Aware of Lu Changsheng's kind nature, she voiced her mild frustration with gentle warmth.
"Got it. I won't repeat that mistake."
Lu Changsheng grasped his wife's slender hand, feeling his resolve melt, and asked, "Zixiao, what's the status on the whale hunting banquet preparations?"
"It's all set up well in advance, just needing your final approval."
For an event of this scale, she had of course handled every detail meticulously.
"Then, we'll schedule it for... one year from now."
In the past, Lu Changsheng might have dispatched invites right away.
But given the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] situation, involving Azure Phoenix True Monarch and Mingyang True Man, the Heavenly Sword Sect's stance could shift, so boosting his power was essential.
In the interim, he aimed to restore and elevate his Life-bound Magic Treasure [Yin Yang Chart] while advancing to Fourth Rank Body Refining without delay.
Thus, he'd gain greater assurance against the Heavenly Sword Sect's challenges.
"One year ahead? That seems quite extended."
Ling Zixiao questioned.
Due to the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm], preparations for this feast had stretched over a year already, and adding another year felt like unnecessary prolongation.
"My body refinement has hit the Extreme Realm, ready to surge into Fourth Rank Body Refining anytime. With potential trials from the Heavenly Sword Sect looming, I intend to achieve that breakthrough first."
Lu Changsheng recognized the delay might fuel rumors of injury from the [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] and time-stalling.
Regardless, every extra moment benefited him immensely.
"Fourth Rank Body Refining!?"
Ling Zixiao exclaimed in shock, unaware her husband stood on the brink of Fourth Rank in body refinement.
It's worth noting that in today's world, body cultivation faces harsh odds, growing tougher with each step and demanding vast resources.
Surpassing to Fourth Rank Body Refining proves even harder than forming a Nascent Soul.
Yet, reflecting on her husband's unique path, she quickly felt at ease.
After all, Lu Changsheng hadn't entered Nascent Soul yet, yet his Fourth Rank Body Refining could already slay Nascent Soul experts. Should he attain Nascent Soul alongside Fourth Rank Body Refining...
"Husband, focus on your breakthrough without worry; I'll manage everything here."
Ling Zixiao responded eagerly at once.
"Good."
After his talk with his wife, Lu Changsheng skipped seeing Hong Lian, Nangong Mili, Meng Xiaochan, and the rest, instead slipping away from the Immortal City to reach the Ninth Heavenly Gang Wind Layer.
The Great Luo Sword Embryo materialized in his grip, his Qi and Blood Mana surging wildly as he swung it fiercely ahead.
"Puchi!"
A dazzling sword beam sliced through a dark void fissure in an instant, unleashing torrents of chaotic flows.
"Buzz!"
The Michen Banner emerged, radiating five-hued glows that shielded Lu Changsheng, who then strode into the Great Void.
"It's still a bit taxing."
Lu Changsheng endured the onslaught of chaotic heavenly wind streams from every side and reflected.
He realized achieving Nascent Soul or forming a realm was necessary for brief journeys through the Great Void.
With a light raise of his hand, he pulled out the Storage Space and Storage Bag from the Tianyuan Lotus, items once owned by Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and the purple-robed elder.
"Buzz!"
The Taiyi Divine Soul lashed out, dissolving the seals on the Storage Ring and Storage Magical Treasure.
"Eh? Heavenly Silkworm hasn't perished?"
Lu Changsheng detected the resilient Storage Ring of Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch, his forehead creasing as he surmised the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch lived on.
Back then, Xuanjian True Monarch had pursued Heavenly Silkworm and Yun Mei, leading Lu Changsheng to assume they'd fall to Xuanjian True Monarch.
"His Magic Body lies in ruins, with his Nascent Soul Origin burned up, demanding decades for recovery. Even through reincarnation and mending, his power rebound poses no threat."
Lu Changsheng understood that Nascent Soul cultivators opting for reincarnation faced sharp drops in might, barring rare fortunes like those of Heavenly Fiend True Monarch.
Given Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch's displayed prowess, another downgrade would render him negligible.
Moreover, reincarnation demands time, spanning at least decades, by then leaving even fewer concerns.
"Buzz!"
Soon after, the restrictive auras faded, allowing Lu Changsheng to probe inside with his Divine Sense.
At once, treasures of heaven and earth, Supreme Spirit Stones, and elite magical treasures came into view.
He skipped deeper inspection, swiftly locating all identity tokens, Communication Talismans, and similar items, which he let the chaotic void streams devour entirely.
This straightforward approach served Nascent Soul cultivators best in purging war spoils.
Tossing them into the Great Void ensured no traces or clues remained for outsiders.
"Supreme Spirit Stone, Third Rank Puppet, Third Rank Top Level Spiritual Wood, Thousand-Year Bellstone Milk, Gray Flame Fruit..."
Lu Changsheng examined Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch's Storage Ring and shook his head in mild disappointment.
Against Lou Mountain True Monarch's holdings, Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch's riches fell short noticeably.
Particularly, as his Nascent Soul fled the body, it carried off his Life-bound Spiritual Treasure [Heavenly Silkworm Robe].
If not, even in its damaged state, that Spiritual Treasure could forge a supreme Magical Robe or perhaps a Fake Spiritual Treasure robe.
"Oh, this is... Fuling Flower? After endless searching, it turns up effortlessly."
Just then, Lu Changsheng unsealed a Brocade Box, revealing a pure white bloom with overlapping petals, fragile and graceful like a lily lotus, releasing a subtle, invigorating scent.
This bloom acted as a key ingredient for the [Seven Orifice Spirit Awakening Pill] and equally vital for the [Heaven-replenishing Elixir].
Lu Changsheng missed just one component for brewing the Heaven-replenishing Elixir: this very Fuling Flower.