Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1905: 494: Farewell, Ayoudo! (part 2)

"Yes, Father..."

As his father had settled all the matters, Lu Ping’an answered with a touch of resignation.

Right away, Lu Changsheng headed back to Bi Lake Mountain, where he shared details about Lu Ping’an’s circumstances with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, and Ling Zixiao.

"Good~"

"Ping’an has stayed away for so long; it’s high time he visited little Qin."

The ladies rather favored Qin Yi, the one who boldly showed up at Bi Lake Mountain with her passionate affections and resentments.

Above all, since Lu Changsheng had already chosen, the women would not object unless something grave arose.

...

Having lingered at home for several days, Lu Changsheng brought Nangong Mili along as they soared in the direction of the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

With the Liangyue War now underway, security along Jiang Country’s borders had tightened considerably.

Even though this didn’t trouble Lu Changsheng personally, he opted for caution by traversing the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range to reach Jin Kingdom.

On top of that, he could swing by Azure Phoenix Immortal City to check on his offspring and the city’s current state.

Taking into account his upcoming meeting with Chu Qingyi, Lu Changsheng told Nangong Mili that tensions between the nations were high, and his recent exploits had drawn attention from various powers, so he urged her to stay put in the Tianyuan Lotus for now.

Drawing from her past ordeals in the Formless Domain, Nangong Mili harbored some doubts about Lu Changsheng’s explanation.

Still, she decided to trust him in the end.

After all, if this scoundrel was really off to encounter other women, it might be better for her to remain unaware.

Otherwise, constant nagging could just leave her seething with anger.

Plus, even the Sect Hierarch...

Yet, recalling the prior vows and commitments Lu Changsheng had given her, Nangong Mili sensed an odd flutter in her chest.

Half a month passed before Lu Changsheng reached Qingxuan Mountain in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range.

Noting that all seemed in order, Lu Changsheng offered few words, merely advising them to stay alert and reach out to the family at the slightest hint of problems.

He then made his way to Azure Phoenix Immortal City to visit his son Lu Qingxuan.

The young man, though informed of the Vast Sand Illusion Realm events, understood which questions to pose and which to avoid, so he only asked about the overall state and highlighted key points to watch from Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

"Manage things as you deem best; even with Azure Phoenix True Monarch gone, her sway endures, and Heavenly Sword Sect won’t target Azure Phoenix Immortal City in the near future."

Lu Changsheng lacked full insight into Heavenly Sword Sect’s exact position on Azure Phoenix Immortal City.

However, from his assessment, until Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s fate was certain, Heavenly Sword Sect would keep up a cordial front.

"I get it, Father."

Lu Qingxuan gave a firm nod, recognizing that his own thoughts matched his father’s counsel.

"On the matter of Azure Phoenix True Monarch’s divination inheritance, I discussed it with her earlier; it’s not that she won’t pass it to you, but her teachings don’t suit you well, so treat it like a pastime and avoid getting too immersed."

Lu Changsheng had long known of his son’s fascination with divination from previous years.

But after gaining the Second Rank Divination legacy himself, he realized that mastering this art demanded vast amounts of time, dedication, and even lifespan.

Only prodigies truly suited for profound pursuit.

His son possessed decent divination aptitude, but nothing exceptional, and pushing too far would merely stall his main cultivation, squandering his innate gifts.

"Father, I see."

Lu Qingxuan nodded seriously.

Truth be told, even without his father’s input, through years of practice and exchanges, he had come to see that reaching Third Rank Divination Master would be a struggle.

That was, unless he advanced to Core Formation first, then devoted endless time, energy, and years to inch toward Third Rank in divination.

Doing so, though, would inevitably harm his lifespan and curb his future growth.

"Very well."

Lu Changsheng nodded faintly.

With his son’s temperament, no drawn-out explanation was needed—a simple reminder did the trick.

After voicing a few worries and tips on Lu Qingxuan’s cultivation path, Lu Changsheng slipped away quietly to seek out Chu Qingyi.

...

Having reviewed the reports on the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, Chu Qingyi grew anxious over Lu Changsheng’s safety.

She had learned from her junior sister and updates in Great Dream Immortal City that he was unharmed.

Still, without laying eyes on him or him coming to her, unease gnawed at her relentlessly.

Now that they met again, this typically remote and icy Sword Immortal Child revealed a facade of cool detachment hiding inner tenderness.

Lu Changsheng’s resolve melted at this, and he stayed by her side, offering gentle companionship.

More than half a month later, they parted with heavy hearts.

"Indeed, beauty can sap a man’s determination."

Lu Changsheng drew in a steadying breath, sensing that surrendering to soft intimacies each day truly disrupted important duties.

"Time to move, Golden Peng!"

With a mental command, Lu Changsheng summoned the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng from the Qiankun Shadow-Confining Belt, intending it as his travel companion.

He hadn’t employed it before, in part because the Golden Peng needed adequate recovery.

Besides, Azure Phoenix True Monarch had warned that many factions would scrutinize Jiang Country now, so inside its territories, Lu Changsheng avoided deploying the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.

Yet the trek from Jiang Country to Jin Kingdom stretched long, and flying alone would drain too much time and stamina, making the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng essential for the journey.

"Screech!"

Now evolved to Third Rank Top Level using the leftover Nascent Soul Origin, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng brimmed with potent vitality, its plumage gleaming in brilliant gold and full of luster, rapidly shifting into a streak of golden radiance that sliced through the voids, hurtling swiftly toward Jin Kingdom.

...

One month on, the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng touched down near the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range’s boundary in Jin Kingdom.

For safety’s sake, Lu Changsheng refrained from relying on Golden Peng further, opting instead to activate the Inverted Yin Yang Glaze and head toward the Five Poisons Cult.

When still a hundred miles from the Five Poisons Cult, he triggered Ayoudo’s Sensing Talisman.

An hour afterward, the void shimmered with waves, and a cluster of venomous bugs emerged.

Then, a refined young woman with a poised and solemn air, adorned with a Silver Crown Hairpin and clad in a lavish purple-red gown, stepped forward barefooted.