Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1883: 487: Heavenly Sword Sect’s Speculation, Ling Zixiao Attempts Core Formation!
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
"With your reassurance, fellow Daoist, my heart finds peace," Yun responded with composure.
Absolute Sword True Monarch cupped his hands respectfully before departing.
The Shadow Sect representative would arrive with suitable offerings for trade when the moment was right.
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"While the Heavenly Sword Sect cultivators might seem direct, interacting with them brings a sense of clarity."
As Absolute Sword True Monarch left, Lu Changsheng arched an eyebrow faintly.
Yet, upon recalling how the Heavenly Sword Sect lured Heavenly Fiend True Monarch into a trap using the [Tianyuan Secret Realm] and kept plotting against the Jin Kingdom, he shook off that thought.
Reaching the Nascent Soul stage and standing out among equals proves they aren't naive or straightforward.
"True strength in the cultivation world comes from within; plots and tricks are just side paths. They're useful now and then, but relying on them constantly invites trouble down the line."
Compared to schemes and intrigues, Lu Changsheng favored straightforward approaches, adapting to situations, and seizing opportunities!"Husband,"
Just then, Hong Lian glided over gracefully, her form alluring and poised, asking if anything significant had passed between him and Absolute Sword True Monarch.
Lu Changsheng shared the details of their exchange.
"Husband, you're being too lenient again,"
Hong Lian murmured tenderly, linking her arm with his.
"As the dominant force in Jiang Country, the Heavenly Sword Sect upholds a facade of justice and splendor. In times of trouble, fostering a positive image harms no one."
Lu Changsheng was well aware that Absolute Sword True Monarch's remarks were a test, aiming for elite strength with little investment.
Having resided in Jiang Country for over a century, he harbored a positive view of the Heavenly Sword Sect overall.
Provided they posed no threat to his clan, he was content to nurture friendly ties.
"Hong Lian, you'll oversee the Immortal City auction ahead and the dealings with the Shadow Sect, while I return with Zi Xiao to pursue her Core Formation."
Lu Changsheng instructed Hong Lian.
With the whale-hunting feast now over, he had pressing tasks of his own.
Like aiding his wife Ling Zixiao in her Core Formation.
Crafting the Heaven-replenishing Elixir!
Restoring the pilfered magical treasures!
Continuing the Brahman Demon True Body cultivation!
And escorting Nangong Mili to the Five Poisons Cult.
"Don't worry, husband; I'll manage everything,"
Hong Lian, typically focused on her cultivation and detached from worldly matters, showed a soft and compliant side in Lu Changsheng's presence.
Yet as a Nascent Soul True Lord and former leader, her skills were beyond doubt.
She merely understood Lu Changsheng's liking for a gentle demeanor, so she embodied that, soft like flowing water.
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"Come along, Zi Xiao,"
Given Ling Zixiao's aptitude and Dao Foundation, bolstered by a Co-Cultivation Magical Treasure and the Core Formation supplies Lu Changsheng had gathered, achieving a Superior Grade Golden Core seemed assured.
Still, during his earlier wives' Core Formations, Lu Changsheng had stayed close for safeguarding and support, and for Ling Zixiao, he couldn't possibly stay away.
Besides, Ling Zixiao harbored a fierce and ambitious spirit inside.
Should any accident occur or her Core Formation fall short of peers like Lu Miaoge, it could wound her resolve.
Therefore, to ensure success, despite Ling Zixiao's claims of handling it solo, Lu Changsheng planned to aid her once his duties were settled.
"Thank you, my Lord,"
Although Ling Zixiao politely refused Lu Changsheng's assistance, urging him to tend to his affairs, his concern filled her with delight.
"As husband and wife, such thanks aren't needed; if anything, I've been too occupied and overlooked you, Zi Xiao,"
Lu Changsheng spoke warmly, clasping her delicate hand.
Afterward, he led her and their daughter Lu Linghe back to Bi Lake Mountain.
Great Dream Immortal City served as a fine spot for Core Formation too,
but Bi Lake Mountain, guarded by the Mount Sumeru Tree King, helped regulate natural spiritual energy, purify thoughts, and clear paths to insight, offering real aid in Core Formation.
Additionally, Bi Lake Mountain contained the Mysterious Heaven Spiritual Vine.
Though luck remains intangible, shared blessings rarely touch one alone, yet they can provide extra backing!
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Upon reaching Bi Lake Mountain, Lu Changsheng left his daughter in Lu Ping'an's care and gave him the Cave Mystique Treasure Mirror.
This way, he could instruct and assess the family's young cultivators during free moments, and then Lu Changsheng started helping Ling Zixiao enhance the Co-Cultivation Magical Treasure [Divine Fiend Diagram].
Ling Zixiao, in turn, headed straight to Mount Sumeru Cave Heaven, where she meditated to steady her condition.
At the same time, Absolute Sword True Monarch made his way back to the Heavenly Sword Sect and briefed Xuanjian True Monarch on the gathering.
"Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Three Elements Beast Heart Pill, Shadow Sect, Fourth Rank Body Cultivation, Northern Desolate Cultivation Realm..."
Xuanjian True Monarch, dressed in flowing white robes, remained seated in meditation with serene poise.
In this [Vast Sand Illusion Realm] expedition, he had suffered heavy wounds, so Absolute Sword True Monarch had represented them at the Great Dream Immortal City banquet.
This explained why Absolute Sword True Monarch had used cautious and appeasing tactics with the Great Dream City Master.
For one, the ability to defeat a Fourth Rank Demon King demanded respect.
For another, with Xuanjian True Monarch wounded and Azure Phoenix True Monarch vanished, Jiang Country required new alliances.
After brief reflection, Xuanjian True Monarch's eyes opened, fixing on Yun Jianfeng in his dark robes, whose calm yet piercing aura stood out, and he asked abruptly, "What odds do you give that this individual is Yangming True Master?"
"Despite the numerous parallels and odd timings between the Great Dream City Master and Yangming True Master, as you've noted, Yangming True Master unleashed a life-force detonation in the secret realm. Even if he survived, recovery would take decades, but this Great Dream City Master bears no wounds and commands Fourth Rank Body Refinement..."
In earlier times, the Heavenly Sword Sect had wondered if Yangming True Master and the emerging Great Dream City Master Wang Lin were one and the same.
Yet, from reports, their abilities and methods didn't align.
Still, the secrecy surrounding both, along with their emergence, the blend of magic and body cultivation, and enigmatic might left Xuanjian True Monarch seeing far too many coincidences.