Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1975: 517: Tier 4 Puppet, Heading to the Starry Sky Sea!

Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
Lu Changsheng assisted Qian Zhuyan in upgrading her puppet body to Fourth Rank quality by embedding a Heart Protecting Mirror and fusing it with runes, filling her with joy and gratitude as she achieved her long-held dream. Their year-long collaboration deepened their bond, with Lu recognizing her exceptional talents in puppetry and artifact refining, while his own skills advanced significantly. He instructed her to rest before their journey to the Starry Sky Sea, then reunited with Red Lotus to discuss city affairs, enhancing the Hidden Abyss Secret Realm rewards with a Coagulation Crystal Elixir to motivate his children and entrusting her with overseeing Bai Ling's Core Formation.

With Bai Ling's impressive talent, plus the Coagulation Crystal Elixir, Five Elements Spirit Fruit, and various Core Formation Spiritual Objects, achieving success appears nearly certain.

"Husband, don’t worry."

A gentle smile graced Hong Lian's face as she asked Lu Changsheng about his intended departure time for Starry Sky Sea.

"I plan to return to Bi Lake Mountain first before proceeding there."

Lu Changsheng wanted to bid farewell to Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Xiao Xiyue, and the rest.

After that, he would free the well-trained Ying’er, update the Nether Moon Saintess to keep her steady, and then head straight to Starry Sky Sea.

"Mm."

Hong Lian snuggled into Lu Changsheng’s arms, murmuring softly in reply.

"I won’t bring A Wu or the Spiritual Whale along. In case of any issues, you can simply direct the Spiritual Whale to respond."

After deep thought, Lu Changsheng chose not to take the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale just yet.

On one side, Great Dream Immortal City required a strong guardian to maintain security.

If he and the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale both left, facing an assault from a Nascent Soul level power would prove exceedingly challenging.

For example, during the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's tribulation crossing, he had killed a Fourth Rank Flood Dragon King and driven off a Fourth Rank Demon King. Should the latter stir up a beast tide for revenge, the danger would be immense.

Although the Michen Banner allowed swift return, the distance between the places was vast, and any delay could spell serious trouble.

Additionally, the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale had only recently advanced to Fourth Rank and required time to integrate its inherited memories and unlock its Innate Divine Ability.

The purpose of this trip to Starry Sky Sea was mainly to investigate the Infant Transformation Elixir and Fourth Rank Spiritual Land matters, while also seeking clues about his son, Lu Quanzhen.

With his present power, backed by Qian Zhuyan, Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, and Soul-calling Beast, he could manage most threats.

Should an insurmountable problem emerge, summoning the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale and Hong Lian later would still be feasible.

"Husband isn’t taking the Spiritual Whale?"

Hong Lian showed some astonishment, aware that Lu Changsheng had been awaiting the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale's breakthrough to Fourth Rank.

"Mm, the Spiritual Whale has just reached Fourth Rank and needs time to consolidate its gains; plus, having it here lets me feel more secure."

Lu Changsheng replied with a smile.

...

Having shared moments with Hong Lian, Ling Zixiao, Meng Xiaochan, Bai Ling, and his other wives and concubines, Lu Changsheng visited his children, urging them to excel in the Secret Realm contest.

Next, he pulled his daughter Lu Wangshu aside for a talk about his son Lu Lingxiao, asking her to offer support as the older sibling when the opportunity arose.

"Got it~"

Lu Wangshu, though often playful and prone to teasing her siblings, grasped the significance of the situation.

Furthermore, her aunt Ling Zixiao had already discussed this with her.

She wanted Lu Wangshu to provide some aid to Lu Lingxiao.

Across the many years, she had rarely witnessed this aunt behaving so earnestly, underscoring the matter's importance.

"This time’s first-place prize is a Coagulation Crystal Elixir, meant for both you and Lingxiao; don’t let your father down."

Lu Changsheng gazed at his radiant daughter, his words carrying a touch of fondness.

This Secret Realm served not just as a platform for his son Lu Lingxiao to demonstrate his prowess.

It also provided one for his daughter Lu Wangshu.

"Dad, aren’t you worried we might lose?"

Hearing that the top reward was a Coagulation Crystal Elixir, Lu Wangshu’s mouth fell open slightly, her eyes widening as she looked at her father.

"That’s because I trust in you."

Lu Changsheng let out a light laugh.

"What if we do lose!"

Lu Wangshu’s heart ached at her father using such a precious elixir as incentive.

Even though the odds of someone else claiming it were low, she couldn’t help feeling a pang of distress.

Keep your resources under wraps!

"Should you lose, the Coagulation Crystal Elixir is yours, and your father will simply seek an alternative."

Lu Changsheng shrugged his shoulders.

"Dad, you actually put my Coagulation Crystal Elixir up as a prize!"

Discovering that the elixir was originally hers, Lu Wangshu felt even greater sorrow, her eyes sparkling as she glared, seemingly ready to chomp on her father.

"Look at you, acting like such a penny-pincher."

Lu Changsheng lightly poked his daughter’s forehead, chiding her affectionately.

He couldn’t fathom why this girl, raised with every luxury since birth, clung so tightly to wealth.

Following his conversation with his daughter, he gave a few instructions to his son Lu Ping’an, then made his way back to Bi Lake Mountain.

...

After quality time with Lu Miaoge, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaohuan, and Qu Zhenzhen, Lu Changsheng reached Qingyun Sect.

Yet, he found out that Xiao Xiyue had been dispatched on a mission and wasn’t present at the sect.

"Off to Yuan Country?"

From the Qingyun Sect Leader, Lu Changsheng learned that the Liangyue War remained in deadlock, with Yuan Country now sneaking into Wu Country, possibly allying with Liang Country.

In this tense scenario, Heavenly Sword Sect had called upon multiple Nascent Soul Cultivators from Qingyun Sect, Luoxia Sect, and Spirit Taming Sect to ease the burden on Yue Country, aiming to conclude the Liangyue War sooner.

"Mm, City Lord Wang’s support might prove useful."

The Qingyun Sect Leader shared these details with Lu Changsheng to relay to Great Dream Immortal City, highlighting the precarious state of affairs.

"Asking for my aid..."

Lu Changsheng felt taken aback that his offhand comments to Absolute Sword True Monarch had evolved into a formal plea for assistance.

He was en route to Starry Sky Sea now and lacked the availability to handle these issues.

After probing more, he discovered that Xiao Xiyue and the others were chiefly there to alleviate pressure on Yue Country without facing major risks, which calmed his concerns.

He exchanged ten Third Rank Talismans with Qingyun Sect and departed.

Once outside Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng journeyed a thousand miles to a mountain range, where he released the prepared Ying’er from the Goddess Furnace, handing her five Third Rank Top-Level Talismans and directing her to keep the Nether Moon Saintess as calm as possible in the meantime.

"Ying’er, in an urgent situation, send word to Bi Lake Mountain. Otherwise, without critical updates, await my return."

Lu Changsheng addressed the graceful Ying’er, dressed in her dark soft armor.

He had already informed Lu Miaoyun about Ying’er briefly.

Should a message arrive, she would alert Hong Lian to address it accordingly.

"Yes, Master."

Ying’er answered with compliance.

Still, to ensure safety, Lu Changsheng embedded a Quasi-Fourth Rank Talisman into her Sea of Consciousness, guarding against any lapse in the Goddess Furnace’s influence.

With these arrangements finished, Lu Changsheng headed back to Great Dream Immortal City, ready to embark for Starry Sky Sea!