Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1906: 494: Farewell, Ayoudo! (3)

"Master."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader bowed with cupped hands toward Lu Changsheng, her gaze reflecting the wisdom and command of her advanced age, laced with a hint of reverence.

From the reports out of the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, she had grown convinced that Lu Changsheng truly ruled the Central State Dynasty as a reborn Deity of Transformation.

As a result, all her prior doubts and pride had vanished entirely, allowing her to adopt a more respectful attitude.

"Ayoudo, did my actions in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm cause any trouble for your Five Poisons Cult?"

Lu Changsheng inquired, aware that she must have learned of his exploits there.

Otherwise, the unusual deference in her earlier look at him wouldn't make sense.

"A handful of Nascent Soul Cultivators dropped by, asking indirect questions about my circumstances and yours, Master, but it was just minor inquiries without any serious consequences."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader explained.

After all, she held the status of a Nascent Soul True Lord herself.

Fellow Nascent Soul Cultivators, even upon hearing of her ties to Yangming True Master, wouldn't risk challenging her for explanations.

Furthermore, the gossip linking her to Yangming True Master originated from Ming Sha True Monarch.

Its truth remained unclear, along with the precise nature of their bond.

Few would provoke a Nascent Soul Cultivator over such insignificant rumors.

On top of that, she had stayed within the sect lately; even if two or three Nascent Soul Cultivators showed up, she felt no fear.

"That's reassuring."

Lu Changsheng gave a small nod, relieved that his matters hadn't burdened her too much.

"Still, you should stay vigilant, Master. Based on the information I've collected, certain groups are stirring things up in secret, spreading word of the connection between you and Azure Phoenix True Monarch on purpose..."

"This could pull the gaze of powerful organizations and Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators toward you two."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader went on.

Given the formidable strength shown by Lu Changsheng and Azure Phoenix True Monarch in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, typical Nascent Soul Cultivators stood no chance against them.

Only if several Nascent Soul Cultivators laid an ambush together might they pose a threat.

Yet that scenario seemed improbable; instead, it would probably draw scrutiny from Nascent Soul Middle Stage elders eager to probe their backgrounds.

"Spreading details of my link with Azure Phoenix True Monarch..."

Lu Changsheng's eyes tightened a bit; unaware of this development, he pressed, "Do you have any clue about the factions pulling the strings?"

"Nothing concrete. It could be Beast God Mountain working behind the scenes, though a single Beast God Mountain likely lacks the reach for such widespread effect..."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader shook her head, then inquired, "Master, what brings you here specifically?"

"Indeed, part of my visit is to retrieve Mili, and the other part is to check if you know of any sources for [Infant Transformation Elixir], or any ownerless Fourth Rank Spiritual Land."

Lu Changsheng affirmed with a nod.

Advancing to Nascent Soul represented a major event, particularly since he intended to form a Heavenly Nascent Soul.

In that context, using an unclaimed Spirit Vein for the breakthrough would be ideal.

Regarding the idea of borrowing the Five Poisons Cult's Spiritual Land...

From his past assessments, this location didn't suit him at all. Should he try breaking through there, Ming Sha True Monarch would surely seize the chance to disrupt and hinder him right away.

What's more, Lu Changsheng suspected that even the Heavenly Sword Sect would oppose Yangming True Master reaching Nascent Soul!

Much less striving for the Heavenly Nascent Soul!

"[Infant Transformation Elixir]!? An unowned Fourth Rank Spiritual Land?"

Ayoudo's surprise hit her, leading her to wonder if her master planned to attempt Nascent Soul formation.

Considering his skills, achieving Nascent Soul ought to come easily to him, no?

"Master, outside of Secret Realms or Ancient Relic Sites, the Jin Kingdom rarely offers any [Infant Transformation Elixir] in ordinary times."

"To acquire one, you'd need to join a Nascent Soul trade fair organized by elite forces, where you might trade for the ingredients and then hire a refiner to craft it."

Ayoudo answered with a touch of frustration.

The shortage of Nascent Soul Cultivators tied directly to how rare [Infant Transformation Elixir] was.

Unlike the Coagulation Crystal Elixir, which many groups could produce reliably.

The [Infant Transformation Elixir] proved tough to refine, and growing its herbs demanded at least a millennium.

In those conditions, only the highest echelons of Nascent Soul powers could secure one easily; lesser Nascent Soul sects had to gather them gradually.

For her own Nascent Soul breakthrough, she'd managed without an [Infant Transformation Elixir], drawing on a Nascent Soul Secret Technique and various Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects.

"Regarding unowned Fourth Rank Spiritual Land..."

Ayoudo shook her head again, stating: "Any discovered Fourth Rank Spiritual Land usually gets claimed quickly. Unowned ones are virtually nonexistent."

"If you're set on breaking through to Nascent Soul, Master, steer away from the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain area for now. Numerous factions are watching you and Azure Phoenix True Monarch closely. The moment you start, the aura of magic power could leak and spark problems."

For an instant, Ayoudo saw the challenge in finding a safe spot for a Nascent Soul breakthrough.

Without the Vast Sand Illusion Realm fiasco, he could have simply tried it within the Five Poisons Cult.

But pursuing that fabled Great Dao Nascent Soul, which stirred upheavals dwarfing Human Dao or Earth Dao Nascent Souls, would undoubtedly alert countless groups, with some possibly intervening... creating real risks.

"As I figured..."

Lu Changsheng had anticipated this. After a brief thought, he suggested, "Let's go to your Five Poisons Cult first."

"Very well."

Ayoudo consented, noting that with so many powers eyeing Yangming True Master at present, entering the Five Poisons Cult discreetly would prevent extra complications.

She then took hold of Lu Changsheng's hand, activating the Array Plate to pierce the Great Void and arrive deep inside the Five Poisons Cult.

"Master, we're currently raising a [Nursing Infant Gu] in our Five Poisons Cult. It needs roughly one hundred eighty years to fully develop. If you wish, I can hasten its growth with a Secret Technique, maturing it in about fifty years, which could boost Nascent Soul success chances by ten percent."

As a Nascent Soul force, the Five Poisons Cult might lack an [Infant Transformation Elixir], but it held special Secret Techniques to raise the odds of forming a Nascent Soul.

Take this [Nursing Infant Gu], for instance, which mimicked the [Infant Transformation Elixir]'s benefits.

It assisted Core Formation Cultivators by bolstering Essence, Qi, and Spirit, fostering a Nascent Soul embryo, and securing the Nascent Soul's core!

"[Nursing Infant Gu]?"

Lu Changsheng arched a brow, knowing the Five Poisons Cult's Gu Dao allowed Gu Insects to serve as Techniques, Magical Treasures, or even medicinal aids.

Boosting Nascent Soul odds by ten percent highlighted the [Nursing Infant Gu]'s value.

Even hastened by a Secret Technique, though, it required fifty years to ripen—a pace that felt sluggish.

Drawing from his Foundation Establishment and Core Formation experiences, Lu Changsheng understood that only the finest Superior Spiritual Objects would help him; anything less might even obstruct his Nascent Soul path.

"No thanks, I was merely asking."

Lu Changsheng replied smilingly, dropping the topic. He joined Ayoudo in the hall, discussing her progress with the "Myriad Calamities Poison Spirit Secret Scripture," addressing her questions, and providing pointers and teachings.