Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2036: 538: Little Sister, Have You Fallen for Him? (part 2)
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Lu Changsheng accepted the jade slip from the elegant woman's grasp, discovering within it a wealth of scarce resources, heavenly and earthly spirit treasures, along with a few Nascent Soul spiritual items.
Though none were items Lu Changsheng desperately required.
Nevertheless, plenty remained beneficial for him, including supporting herbs for the Infant Transformation Elixir, the Heaven-replenishing Elixir, dan medicines that bolster a cultivator's body and advance their cultivation, plus prime spirit materials ideal for crafting magical treasures and puppets.
Having chosen several pieces, Lu Changsheng questioned Shen Yiren regarding the latest developments in Penglai Immortal City.
"This affair could be linked to the Six Paths Palace..."
Differing from her two sisters, Shen Yiren avoided excessive scheming or holding back details, instead sharing candidly with Lu Changsheng certain hidden truths about the Star Sea Thieves.
She further cautioned Lu Changsheng to stay wary of the Star Sea Thieves moving forward.
"This issue has troubled Daoist Xuanmu on my account."
Shen Yiren understood that without the peril faced by Huang’s disciple, Lu Changsheng wouldn't have deployed a powerful asset like the Fourth Rank Puppet.
"The Third Palace Master is overly gracious. Serving as an Honorary Elder of the Goddess Palace, it was only right for me to give my all in that crisis. Moreover, should the conflict drag on and more Star Sea Thieves show up, I'd face peril too."
Gazing at the poised beauty before him, Lu Changsheng spoke earnestly to ease Shen Yiren’s inner guilt.
Yet the harder he tried, the deeper her remorse grew, prompting her to mention fresh gossip circulating in the Immortal City—whispers from the Star Sea Thieves revealing his possession of a Fourth Rank Puppet.
Thus, ambushes by hidden foes eager to claim his Fourth Rank Puppet seemed highly probable.
She had caught wind of certain tales linking her and Lu Changsheng but chose to skip them entirely.
"My thanks for the warning, Third Palace Master. I'll stay vigilant."
Lu Changsheng had focused on "closed-door cultivation" of late, tuning out most outside chatter.
Still, he had foreseen such troubles ages ago and shrugged them off. Seizing the moment, he conversed more with Shen Yiren to learn deeper about the Starry Sky Sea.
In the midst of this, Lu Changsheng lightly disclosed bits of his progress while describing Southern Wilderness Northern Domain customs to build rapport with her.
"I never imagined Daoist Xuanmu hailed from such a modest Foundation Establishment clan..."
As Goddess Palace's Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren grew up amid lavish privileges.
Though versed in mortal struggles, chatting life with a male cultivator who genuinely climbed from the "lowest rungs" like Lu Changsheng felt refreshingly new to her.
"One loss in the mulberry fields brings gain elsewhere. Born into a Foundation Establishment family, it stands as life's greatest boon for me..."
Though largely spun from tales, Lu Changsheng's memories of his prior life on Qingzhu Mountain stirred true feeling, lending his words authentic power and conviction.
Lu Changsheng skipped lingering on that, turning instead to broad exchanges with Shen Yiren on cultivation, the Hundred Arts, and their perspectives.
This back-and-forth slowly pulled Shen Yiren into Lu Changsheng’s flow.
She saw that despite his lowly origins, his insights and breadth outshone her own sheltered nobility, sparking deep respect.
Before long, hours slipped by unnoticed; realizing the time, Shen Yiren prepared to depart.
Lu Changsheng let her go without pressing, his smile warm and tinged with faint regret as he escorted her.
"Daoist Xuanmu, forgive my boldness, but how sure are you of reaching the Nascent Soul stage?"
Leaving Rongyue Island, Shen Yiren eyed Lu Changsheng—scholarly, striking, with that subtle ever-present smile. Lips parting slightly, she asked.
"Hmm?"
Facing the query, Lu Changsheng swiftly gauged her motive.
Given the Third Palace Master's benevolent nature, he replied softly, "I’ll be frank with Daoist Shen: my fortunes and base rival a great sect’s core disciple, topped by my Superior Grade Golden Core."
"Thus, after long readiness, I hold a 30% shot at Nascent Soul!"
Truth be told, boasting 100% certainty for Nascent Soul breakthrough rang false, mere delusion.
Hence Lu Changsheng picked a grounded estimate.
"30%..."
Shen Yiren nodded softly, knowing that absent Nascent Soul backing, this odds beat most Core Formation experts.
Even she, with Immortal Golden Core and elite methods, eyed just 60-70% for Nascent Soul.
So she amassed aids via hidden arts and rarities.
"Judging by your age, you’re far from Nascent Soul’s age cap. With time, prepare further. Should you wish, Goddess Palace offers Nascent Soul insights and secret arts."
Shen Yiren held Lu Changsheng in high regard.
Though sensing omissions in his account, their rapport convinced her to trust and aid his Nascent Soul odds.
"Grateful, Daoist Shen."
Before this noble, good-hearted Third Palace Master, even sly Lu Ancestor felt twinges of shame.
He mused that nonstop deception might unravel post-true success, lies piling too high.
...
"Little Sister."
Returning to Divine Maiden Peak, Shen Yiren spotted a breathtaking silhouette poised elegantly on her palace steps.
Clad in fiery red like sunset blaze, she evoked a radiant peony in full, vivid bloom—stunning, audacious.
"Second Sister, you’ve returned?"
Shen Yiren greeted gently.
She shared solid ties with Shen Baishuang, yet lacked the closeness with eldest sister Shen Jianjia.
The cause was plain: clashing temperaments.
Shen Yiren often found her second sister Shen Baishuang too direct, overbearing, acting solely on whim with scant thought for others.
