Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2008: 527 (3)

"Have I met this Elder Xuanmu before? Or did he meet me?"

Song Yudie pondered silently in her mind, yet she failed to remember anything and curbed her rambling notions, setting off to deal with certain tasks on the island.

As Song Yudie departed, a divination coin materialized in Lu Changsheng’s hand, employing a strand of azure silk as the conduit to initiate his fortune-telling computations.

This particular strand of silk was none other than the one he had discreetly taken from Song Yudie’s attire moments ago.

Given his profound cultivation and expertise, extracting a single thread from the garments of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator without notice was an effortless feat.

Through this silk thread, Lu Changsheng gleaned from his divination a hazy insight into the peculiar urge he had felt earlier.

It seemed the woman held some sort of serendipitous treasure, offering him a decent prospect.

"A treasure... possibly a concealed spiritual physique."

One must avoid overusing divination.

Nevertheless, thanks to the faint perception from the Peach Blossom Gu just before, Lu Changsheng swiftly inferred that this prospect probably entailed the woman harboring a hidden spiritual body tied to dual cultivation practices.

That alone would explain why the Peach Blossom Gu detected traces of Peach Blossom Luck!

"Sigh, my focus right now is on the Third Palace Master..."

Lu Changsheng remained deep in thought about advancing his ties with Shen Yiren, the Third Palace Master, pushing the issue with Song Yudie to the background.

After all, he had only recently earned his position as an Honorary Elder in the Goddess Palace.

Targeting disciples of the Goddess Palace right away would damage his standing.

Should Shen Yiren discover this and view him as a lecher, any gains would come at too high a cost.

Besides, based on the divination results and the subtle feedback from the Peach Blossom Gu, while Song Yudie did possess a hidden spiritual body, it wasn’t exceptionally uncommon—probably just a superior-grade one.

In that scenario, her Foundation Establishment First Layer cultivation wouldn’t provide him with meaningful aid.

...

Days passed swiftly without notice, and Lu Changsheng had already served as an Honorary Elder at the Goddess Palace for a full month.

He settled into this role smoothly and comfortably.

On one particular day, the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren, paid him a visit.

Besides exchanging pleasantries, she also brought the initial shipment of materials for crafting talismans to his Cave Mansion.

Moreover, Shen Yiren arrived with two promising disciples skilled in talisman arts, requesting that he instruct them during his free moments.

As a force leader and Guest Elder of Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng was no stranger to these customs.

He knew these disciples were dispatched both for his mentorship and to gauge if he might formally accept them as protégés.

This approach not only nurtures the sect’s talents but also deepens his alliance with the Goddess Palace.

"Rest assured, Third Palace Master."

With a warm smile, Lu Changsheng assured her while sipping tea and conversing, then brought up "Public Administration Medical Skills" as a discussion starter.

He shared his latest insights gained from studying the volume.

Shen Yiren’s curiosity was immediately sparked, leading to an engaging exchange between them.

Lu Changsheng paced the conversation, not delving too deeply all at once.

After about an hour, still buzzing with enthusiasm, he proposed arranging a feast and preparing a meal himself that day.

Otherwise, with talisman drawing on the horizon, he might not have another chance soon.

"If that’s the case, then I’ll impose on you, Daoist Xuanmu."

Noticing Lu Changsheng’s generous offer, Shen Yiren agreed with a nod.

Lu Changsheng refrained from pulling out premium ingredients from his Storage Ring; instead, he asked Song Yudie to deliver some provisions.

"Conveniently, I have some top-quality supplies already set aside at my residence; Daoist Xuanmu, please hold on briefly."

Shen Yiren replied promptly to his request, unwilling to let him shoulder everything.

"The Third Palace Master won’t mind if I use up your supplies, then."

Lu Changsheng responded graciously, accepting without protest.

From time to time, having the woman provide a little or seek small favors helps nurture their connection.

"How could I mind?"

Even knowing Lu Changsheng was jesting, Shen Yiren shot him an enchanting look.

Once Shen Yiren’s ingredients arrived, Lu Changsheng showcased his cooking prowess.

Though his culinary abilities had reached Second Rank pinnacle.

The meticulous handling of flames and components by his Nascent Soul-level soul was enough to boost the dishes’ quality immensely.

Even Shen Yiren found herself mesmerized by the sight.

"These are merely simple fare; please sample them, Third Palace Master."

Whenever a dish finished cooking, Lu Changsheng urged Shen Yiren to try it first.

"Daoist Xuanmu’s spiritual cuisine mastery appears on the verge of Third Rank."

Shen Yiren offered sincere commendation, impressed by Lu Changsheng’s surprising talent in the kitchen.

"It’s mostly thanks to the fine materials from the Third Palace Master."

Lu Changsheng returned the compliment.

Eventually, after considerable effort, a spread of exquisite spirit foods adorned the table, and the pair sat to enjoy the meal.

Lu Changsheng kept his key objective in mind: leveraging the Goddess Palace to seek news on the Infant Transformation Elixir.

"Third Palace Master, do you know if your palace or Penglai Island hosts gatherings for high-rank cultivators to trade?"

The most reliable path to information on the Infant Transformation Elixir involves regularly joining elite auctions or trader meets for cultivators.

Yet these gatherings typically happen only every decade or longer.

Additionally, knowledge of such elite events stays within tight-knit circles, demanding personal ties to access.

While Lu Changsheng qualified as a high-rank cultivator, he hadn’t built up those contacts yet, leaving him in the dark.

"High-rank cultivator trading event?"

Shen Yiren mused elegantly before explaining that Penglai Island indeed featured such occasions, often combined with auctions and held every three years.

As for intimate gatherings arranged by Nascent Soul Cultivators, her knowledge was limited.

"I’m curious if these elite auctions or trade meets include Nascent Soul resources up for grabs?"

Lu Changsheng inquired lightly as he refilled Shen Yiren’s cup with fruit wine.

"Indeed, they often do..."

Shen Yiren answered with a soft smile, noting that besides regular Nascent Soul Cultivators, reclusive Nascent Soul True Lords frequently attended these premium auctions.

Consequently, scarce items like premium Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects commonly surfaced there.

"That said, those top-tier Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects tend to spark intense bidding wars and fetch exorbitant prices."

As Third Palace Master of the Goddess Palace, Shen Yiren empathized with the struggles of independent cultivators.

They frequently battled over a handful of Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects or aligned with great powers, depleting their fortunes in the process.

"Should Daoist aim for Nascent Soul and lack certain Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects for acquisition or barter, I might be able to assist."

With her status as Third Palace Master of the Goddess Palace granting substantial sway, Shen Yiren, who regarded Lu Changsheng positively and saw his Nascent Soul aptitude, offered sincere aid.

"I offer my advance thanks to the Third Palace Master."

Lu Changsheng toasted in appreciation, then pressed on with the talk, asking if the Starry Sky Sea might see any Infant Transformation Elixirs circulating.

"Outside the Dan Alliance, Infant Transformation Elixirs seldom circulate under normal conditions."

Shen Yiren remarked quietly.