Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2023: 533: What a Coincidence? (part 2)

"I ought to craft a few Fourth Rank Spiritual Pet Bags in the near future."

This applies not only to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.

Once the Soul-calling Beast and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng reach the Fourth Rank, the storage bags currently in use will prove inadequate.

Even at their current stage, both the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng and the Soul-calling Beast appear to feel somewhat stifled within their current Spiritual Pet Bags.

Fortunately, as these two creatures originated from the system, their devotion to Lu Changsheng is absolute, and they perform their duties without a hint of resentment.

In any other scenario, if they were Third Rank Top Level Demon Kings or Quasi-Fourth Rank Demon Kings, they would surely protest against such cramped living conditions.

Lu Changsheng put away the Tianyuan Lotus, made a few minor adjustments, and invoked the "Yin Yang Creation Classic." He shifted his mana to resemble the "Cauldron Medical King’s Scripture," adopted the guise of the Xuanmu Taoist, and departed for Penglai Immortal City.

...

Arriving at Penglai Immortal City, he observed it was even more densely populated than before.

"A High Rank auction?"

Lu Changsheng had previously consulted Shen Yiren regarding trade gatherings for High Rank cultivators.

She had noted that a major auction for High Rank cultivators, held once every ten years, was scheduled for three years from that point.

Calculating the duration, more than two years had elapsed, indicating the auction was imminent.

Without delay, Lu Changsheng wandered throughout Penglai Immortal City and sought out the Heavenly Star Tower to purchase two intelligence reports.

The first concerned the Kunpeng Egg, while the second covered general details regarding the approaching Penglai Immortal City auction.

"Nascent Soul Spiritual Object..."

The initial report contained only vague rumors, offering no concrete details on the Kunpeng Egg.

The second report claimed that Penglai Island intended to feature several Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects as the grand finale.

However, Lu Changsheng felt little interest in such items.

During his time in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, he had already secured a total of eight Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects.

Including the Infant Cultivation Flower currently in his possession, he was essentially set for Nascent Soul resources.

Furthermore, he held the Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror, a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure.

It possesses the capability to condense Nascent Soul-level Solar Essence and Lunar Essence!

Although refining a single portion of Nascent Soul-level Solar or Lunar Essence requires sixty years, he could still utilize Yin Yang-attributed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials to assist A Wu in the condensation process.

...

Finishing his errands in Penglai Immortal City, Lu Changsheng checked in with Goddess Palace before returning to his residence on Rongyue Island.

The Goddess Palace did not press him for details regarding his year-long excursion to the Kunpeng Nest Ruins.

As an Honorary Elder at the Core Formation Peak, he operated with significant autonomy, provided he did not act against the sect's interests.

Besides, the primary support the Goddess Palace provided was access to a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein for his Nascent Soul attempt, with little other investment required.

Should Lu Changsheng prove lazy or ineffective over his fifty-year tenure, his service period could be extended, so the Goddess Palace saw no reason to micromanage him.

"Elder Xuanmu!"

Upon learning of Lu Changsheng’s return, Song Yudie arrived immediately to greet him, proactively summarizing the events of the past year.

Aside from the upcoming High Rank auction, Penglai Island had remained relatively quiet.

Her information regarding the Kunpeng Egg aligned with what Lu Changsheng had already gathered: it was nothing more than elusive hearsay.

"Hmm."

Lu Changsheng looked toward Song Yudie, noting her elegant stature and refined features, and offered a soft nod.

"Elder Xuanmu, I also encountered whispers suggesting that Elder Jing Qing is preparing for a Nascent Soul breakthrough."

Following her promotion as the steward of Rongyue Island, Song Yudie's status within the Goddess Palace had risen, and she was frequently invited to social gatherings by influential clan disciples and Inner Sect True Inheritors.

Although she typically lacked interest in such trivialities, she recalled Lu Changsheng’s directive to monitor developments related to the Kunpeng Egg and the Starry Sky Sea, and these gatherings served as excellent information networks.

"A breakthrough to Nascent Soul..."

Lu Changsheng’s brow furrowed, as he recognized the name; this individual was among the top Core Formation cultivators within the Goddess Palace.

Should he succeed, the Goddess Palace’s influence over the other factions on Penglai Island would be significantly bolstered.

"Furthermore, there is talk that once Elder Jing Qing reaches the Nascent Soul realm, he intends to seek a Dao Companion arrangement with the Third Palace Master..."

Song Yudie continued.

Based on the Third Palace Master’s past visits and the way their Elder had personally prepared meals for her, she surmised that Lu Changsheng harbored feelings for Shen Yiren.

This was quite an ordinary occurrence.

The three Palace Masters were celebrated throughout the entire Starry Sky Sea.

The Great Palace Master remained untouchable for most, while the Second Palace Master was already wed.

This left the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren, whom many viewed as a goddess beyond their reach.

Indeed, many Core Formation cultivators joined the Goddess Palace specifically in hopes of winning her favor.

Even within the core lineages of the Goddess Palace on Penglai Island, many admired the Third Palace Master.

Elder Jing Qing was certainly a strong contender, possessing not only looks and talent but also the backing of the sect’s direct lineage.

"Oh dear..."

Lu Changsheng understood that pursuing the Third Palace Master would bring him face-to-face with numerous rivals.

However, he had not anticipated such a formidable challenger.

If Jing Qing succeeds in his breakthrough, he intends to propose a partnership with Shen Yiren.

While Lu Changsheng sensed that Shen Yiren held him in high regard, this fondness had not yet blossomed into romantic sentiment.

Additionally, during the complications involving his son, Lu Quan, he had made some avoidable errors in judgment that had slightly cooled Shen Yiren’s view of him.

After probing further into Elder Jing Qing’s background, Lu Changsheng concluded that the man’s attempt to win over Shen Yiren was unlikely to succeed.

Even with his impressive resume, his relationship with the Third Palace Master remained formal rather than intimate.

Under these circumstances, attempting to leverage a Nascent Soul breakthrough into a romantic union would prove to be an uphill battle.