Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2004: 526: (2)

In that instant, Lu Changsheng pondered if his disguise might be detected.

Indeed, the abilities and artifacts of a Nascent Soul True Lord remain beyond full understanding.

During the whale hunting feast, he had covertly examined every guest using the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror.

Should this Great Palace Master own a Spiritual Treasure with comparable powers, Lu Changsheng couldn't assure that his Body Refinement techniques and the Thousand Illusions Mask would hide him without flaw.

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap...

Following a quick examination, the Great Palace Master and Shen Yiren settled beside him.

Then, as her red lips parted just a touch, her voice—mature, chilly, and carrying a hint of command—echoed: "I’ve heard that Daoist Friend is not a cultivator from our Starry Sky Sea. So where do you come from, and what are your intentions in joining our Goddess Palace?"

While she talked, the Great Palace Master gently lifted her jade hand, and a green Treasure Bead, roughly the size of a baby's fist, emerged, hovering in front of Lu Changsheng.

"This is the Truth Treasure Pearl, which has the power to detect lies."

Lu Changsheng cast a look at the Truth Treasure Pearl, then cupped his hands lightly and responded, "I am indeed not a cultivator from the Starry Sky Sea but hail from a cultivation family in the Southern Region's Northern Territory."

"I journeyed to the Starry Sky Sea for two purposes. First, a family member faces danger and has vanished, so I'm searching for them here. Second, tales of the Starry Sky Sea reached me, and I feel my chance for Nascent Soul lies within this realm."

"Regarding joining the Goddess Palace, it stems from these two aims: I seek your sect's aid in locating the missing family member and aim to use your palace’s Fourth Rank Spirit Vein to attempt breaking through to Nascent Soul later on."

"Furthermore, obtaining details on Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects and the Infant Transformation Elixir from your palace would be ideal."

Though the Truth Treasure Pearl floating nearby was merely at quasi-Spirit Treasure grade, Lu Changsheng didn't fully rely on it to mask everything, thus he switched "disciple" to "family member."

As for drawing on the Goddess Palace's Fourth Rank Spirit Vein, that held no falsehood.

He merely avoided the idea of renting the Goddess Palace's Spirit Vein just for attempting the Heavenly Nascent Soul.

Yet, should he form a Dao Companion bond with Shen Yiren, and gain this elder's approval and safeguarding, using the Goddess Palace’s Spirit Land for the Nascent Soul breakthrough would prove wiser, making it no deception.

The Truth Treasure Pearl rotating in front of Lu Changsheng's gaze continued to shine with its verdant glow.

"Hmm."

Shen Jianjia kept her expression serene, giving a small nod without probing into Lu Changsheng’s cultivation realm or family origins.

After all, serving as an Honored Guest didn't demand baring one's soul, as full disclosure might invite peril.

Provided no harmful plans or hidden agendas targeted the Goddess Palace, such matters could wait.

She fixed her gaze on Lu Changsheng, her striking features lacking the warmth she'd shown Shen Yiren, instead frosty and imposing, and pressed on, "Why did you arrive in Penglai Immortal City? Do you desire to join our Goddess Palace?"

"I have some skill in divination arts. Upon reaching the Starry Sky Sea, the endless waters left me directionless, so I used divinatory symbols to chart my path and chanced upon your palace’s merchant vessel."

"In those circumstances, I figured aligning with the Goddess Palace could ease my journey, and since the Third Palace Master appeared and extended a verbal invitation, I accepted, biding time for the Nascent Soul chance."

Lu Changsheng went on, avoiding any air of eagerness to enter the Goddess Palace.

With his cultivation prowess, he could claim elder status or leadership in any group.

Why lower himself by forcing entry into the Goddess Palace?

Whenever he chose, becoming an honored guest in any Nascent Soul force was within reach.

"Divinatory symbols..."

A flicker of astonishment appeared in Shen Jianjia’s clear blue eyes.

Navigating fortune and chances across the boundless Starry Sky Sea demanded more than basic divination prowess.

It required either a Third Rank Top Level divination technique or some divination artifact!

Her younger sister had noted this man as a Third Rank Superior Grade Talisman Master, versed in healing and divination too.

Thus, he probably carried a divination treasure of sorts.

Even so, mastering Third Rank divination abilities marked a notable achievement!

For a Nascent Soul cultivator to invest heavily in the Hundred Arts of Cultivation while still youthful, with ample years ahead to pursue the Nascent Soul path, was truly remarkable!

A figure like this, even amid the Starry Sky Sea, stood out as exceptional!

"Do you harbor any ill will toward our Goddess Palace?"

Shen Jianjia maintained her composed look, her red lips parting anew to continue questioning.

"No, I am a person of honor!"

Lu Changsheng answered without delay.

He bore no grudge against the Goddess Palace; in fact, he entertained notions of wedding Shen Yiren, fostering harmony between their clans.

If he could pair ideally with Shen Yiren, then aided by this prospective sister-in-law, achieving Nascent Soul breakthrough might allow mutual support between families, and they could even aid the Goddess Palace's future growth.

Lu Changsheng cleared all three queries, with the Truth Treasure Pearl verifying his truthfulness.

"Then, the Goddess Palace gladly accepts Daoist Friend’s entry."

A subtle smile graced Shen Jianjia’s lips as she withdrew the Truth Treasure Pearl with a hand gesture, her steady features softening into a light grin, her tone warming slightly.

Nearby, Shen Yiren, upon hearing this, let out a relieved breath, gazing at Lu Changsheng with a tender smile.

Though she'd earlier deemed Lu Changsheng’s background unproblematic,

from today's exchange, she found herself quietly hoping for his integration into the Goddess Palace.

"My thanks, Great Palace Master. May I ask about the terms for joining your palace?"

Lu Changsheng saluted with cupped hands and questioned.

Having succeeded in the assessment, the discussion would naturally shift to terms.

Even with his resources, proper bargaining remained essential.

"What Nourishing Life Technique does the Daoist Friend practice?"

Shen Jianjia skipped Lu Changsheng’s query, countering with her own question.