Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1968: 514: Divination Life Tools, Secret Realm Exploration!

Upon hearing the words, Lu Changsheng gave a nod of approval before heading off to relax and practice dual cultivation alongside Hong Lian.

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After half a month had passed.

With a revitalized aura, Lu Changsheng stepped out of the Red Lotus Cave Mansion.

Lu Ping’an was already present in the Great Dream Marsh, stationed right then on Dragon Fish Island.

Learning of this, Lu Changsheng wasted no time and traveled to Dragon Fish Island together with Hong Lian and Meng Xiaochan, subsequently escorting Lu Ping’an toward the secret realm.

In order to stop any cultivators from intruding into the secret realm, the City Lord Mansion had sealed the nearby region.

It was protected by the Sea Spirit Flood Dragon along with a handful of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, which had been seized from Wanhu True Master and tamed under Hong Lian’s control, retained a fierce nature at its core—only Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian held the authority to direct it.

Yet Hong Lian rarely found a need for this Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, so she promptly assigned it as a follower to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.

Occasionally, even the most skilled Beast Tamer couldn’t rival the innate bloodline dominance that existed between demon beasts.

Confronted by the Fourth Rank Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, the Sea Spirit Flood Dragon swiftly yielded, becoming fully compliant and attentive.

"Tsk tsk tsk, truly, demon beasts are best handled by other demon beasts."

With a tongue click, Lu Changsheng commented, his thoughts abruptly turning to the Great Dream Marsh stretching before him.

If the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale could overpower and dominate every Demon King within the Great Dream Marsh, wouldn’t that allow for the complete exploitation of all islands, even those hidden by fog?

"Hong Lian, how do you feel about having the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale take charge and oversee the Great Dream Marsh?"

Lu Changsheng voiced his notion to Hong Lian while posing the question.

"Your idea holds merit, husband, yet these untamed Demon Kings prove challenging to control—even submission to the Spiritual Whale won’t erase their inherent savagery, which could endanger cultivators..."

As an expert in the Way of Beast Taming, Hong Lian possessed deep knowledge of demon beast behaviors.

She explained how others had attempted comparable efforts in the past, often by raising several Demon Kings.

Similar to forging Dao Soldiers, one could capture groups of Second Rank demon beasts, administer elixirs like the ’Spirit Nurturing Elixir’ and ’Wisdom-Opening Elixir’ to boost their intellect, establish clans, and make full use of them.

Such a project spans wide, impossible to complete overnight, and requires heavy funding.

"Developing the Great Dream Marsh fully appears quite difficult, doesn’t it?"

Lu Changsheng observed, though he remained determined to oversee the Great Dream Marsh effectively.

For example, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale could cow all Demon Kings into submission, establishing sea paths and addressing the troubles and perils of journeying back and forth across the Great Dream Marsh.

Following that, the islands could be rented or sold to various cultivators and groups, generating revenue via control over sea trade.

Lu Changsheng also pondered profiting from the demon beasts under the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale’s sway by employing them for transport, communication, and shipment services.

"We’ll proceed gradually; when the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon advances further, these plans can unfold step by step."

Lu Changsheng set the notion aside for now, aware that endeavors demand steady progress, and at present, achieving Nascent Soul breakthrough took priority.

A breakthrough to Nascent Soul would vastly improve his strength and simplify any pursuits.

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"Ping’an, give it a try—can you get into the secret realm?"

The secret realm ahead enforced a cultivation limit, permitting entry solely for Initial Stage Core Formation cultivators.

Although Lu Ping’an stood at just Core Formation First Layer, his body refinement had advanced to Third Rank Late Stage.

Even though this stemmed from dual cultivation rather than the old-school pure body path, it might still conflict with the secret realm.

At the prompt, Lu Ping’an stepped into the secret realm, sensing his body grow abruptly heavier, but facing no outright barrier from it.

"It’s probable that some limits and effects are placed on body-based divine abilities once inside."

Hong Lian pointed out.

"Hmm."

Lu Changsheng acknowledged with a nod, then produced three copper coins from his sleeve, casting them softly to foresee and assess the prospects for Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan inside the secret realm.

Moments later, he let out a long breath, obtaining a divination sign of steady advancement accompanied by minor auspices!

"Just minor auspices?"

A slight crease formed on Lu Changsheng’s brow.

Minor auspices suggested no extraordinary major fortunes lurked in this secret realm.

Still, considering the matter again, since both Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan were Core Formation experts, minor auspices guaranteed at least chances fitting for Core Formation.

Moderate and major auspices, by contrast, pointed to elite fortunes, potentially even Nascent Soul caliber ones.

"Husband, is something wrong?"

Hong Lian caught the subtle frown on Lu Changsheng’s face and asked promptly, worried there might be troubles with the secret realm.

"It’s fine; the divination shows only minor auspices, so the fortunes here likely won’t amount to much."

With a gentle shake of his head, Lu Changsheng expressed, his excitement for the secret realm fading considerably.

Earlier, he had held high hopes for it, expecting bountiful rewards like those from the Tianyuan Secret Realm and Vast Sand Illusion Realm.

"..."

Hong Lian found herself at a loss for words, somewhat choked up.

Secret realms didn’t always yield fortunes.

Plenty involved vast investments of time and energy, only to deliver meager returns or outright setbacks.

For Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan, minor auspices upon entering the secret realm counted as rather promising.

Besides, post-exploration, the secret realm could transform into a Medicine Garden, spirit beast enclosure, or training site.

That said, given her husband’s nature, it was no surprise that only premium fortunes caught his eye.

"No great perils await within, but stay vigilant inside and come back at once if necessary."

Lu Changsheng cautioned his son and wife, handing over a few talismans and Third Rank puppets to them.

Even with the minor auspices and easy path.

The Heavenly Dao defies prediction.

Divinations aren’t foolproof; their omens can shift with passing moments.

A sign might favor one instant only to sour the next, so overdependence on them proves unwise.

"Father, I get it."

"Lu Lang, don’t worry—Little Chan has it covered."

Experienced in cultivation, the pair acknowledged Lu Changsheng with nods and smiles before stepping into the secret realm.

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"Boom!"

The surroundings whirled as Lu Ping’an entered the secret realm, hit by an abrupt heaviness like carrying a massive load.

The vital blood and qi flowing in his form seemed gripped by unseen chains, restrained firmly.

He could break free with effort, but knew it risked disrupting the secret realm’s balance.

"Ping’an, what’s the issue?"

Meng Xiaochan observed Lu Ping’an’s unease.

"No problem; my qi and blood simply surpass this secret realm’s bounds, triggering these suppressive forces—I just need to adjust."

Grinning in reply, Lu Ping’an said.

Though qi and blood faced restraint, his body’s resilience and power stayed intact.

A few divine techniques proved hard to execute, requiring him to adapt to this condition.

Hong Lian had foreseen this before their entry, treating it as an expected occurrence.

"Fine, let me know if something odd happens."

Meng Xiaochan deployed a puppet and a few venomous bugs, set to alert them to any threats.

Inside the secret realm, she shed her usual persona as a caring spouse and parent, reverting to her younger self who roamed the Jin Kingdom solo—a genuine heir to the Demon Path.

One hour in, Lu Ping’an grew accustomed to his altered physique, giving a soft tap to his Spiritual Pet Bag to let out the family’s top treasure-hunting rodent.

"Squeak squeak squeak—"

This Seeking Spirit Mouse was precisely the treasure rat that Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao had snared in Jiuxiao Immortal City.

Passed to the family’s commerce branch by Lu Changsheng, it had enjoyed a life of luxury, reaching Second Rank Late Stage and earning its place as Bi Lake Mountain’s leading treasure seeker.

Lu Family members only borrowed this treasure mouse for critical missions or unique situations, otherwise letting it lounge comfortably at Bi Lake Mountain.

The Seeking Spirit Mouse earned such privileges partly from its earlier ordeal with Lu Changsheng—starved for three days and nine missed meals—it had grasped the importance of proving its worth.

Therefore, when Lu Ping’an freed it from the Spiritual Pet Bag, it didn’t slack off, striking the pose of the head treasure mouse, twitching its nose keenly to detect the abundance of spiritual herbs nearby, and at once guiding Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan through the secret realm to hunt down assorted spiritual medicines and heaven-and-earth treasures.