Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2075: 552: What Does Elder Xuanmu Think of Yiren?

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Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
Lu Changsheng discovers Chu Qingyi has given birth to his child with a Heavenly Spiritual Root, stirring joy mingled with profound guilt over his prolonged absence and her solitary struggles. Barred from returning to Jiang Country by uncertain divinations foretelling disaster, he immerses himself in cultivating the Brahman Demon True Body to amass greater strength. In Qingyun Sect, Chu Qingyi tenderly cares for their infant, her longing for Lu Changsheng intensifying as her attempts to contact him fail. The Second Palace Master then visits to discuss rewards from the recent battle.

"I know that apart from the Nascent Soul opportunity and the Infant Transformation Elixir, Elder Xuanmu has no urgent needs."

"But the Infant Transformation Elixir is extremely rare, even our Penglai Island finds it hard to acquire."

Shen Baishuang spoke with deep emotion etched on her face.

Her statements carried real substance.

Although the Goddess Palace possessed a pathway to obtain the Infant Transformation Elixir, securing it demanded long waits and steep costs.

"However, besides the Infant Transformation Elixir, I've gathered various Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects and rare resources unknown to the outer world for Elder Xuanmu's review; maybe something catches your eye."

Shen Baishuang halted briefly before proceeding, her voice soothing and rich, resonating like a mountain spring fused with vintage wine, lingering delightfully in the soul.

While speaking, her lithe and refined jade hand presented a Deep Blue Jade Scroll to Lu Changsheng, radiating poise and serenity.

"Alright."

Lu Changsheng took hold of the jade slip, letting his divine sense probe its contents.

Records of countless superior Heavenly and Earthly Treasures filled it.

The Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects required no further praise.

Among them sat a top-grade Nascent Soul Spiritual Object alongside a scarce Heart Tribulation Nascent Soul Spiritual Object.

Notably, at past grand auctions, Heart Tribulation class Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects had commanded sky-high bids.

Aware perhaps of his skills as a Talisman Master, Diviner, and Doctor, plus ownership of a Fourth Rank Puppet skilled in Puppetry Technique, it included plentiful such materials.

Even Lu Changsheng couldn't help but feel tempted upon inspection.

"Second Palace Master, I'll take this [Pure Heart Lotus]."

After pondering briefly, Lu Changsheng indicated the Heart Tribulation Nascent Soul Spiritual Item and declared.

Despite having the [Demon Warding Detox Pill] that rendered the [Pure Heart Lotus] unnecessary for him, it stood as the finest treasure listed.

His wives at home could use it, or he could barter it with fellow cultivators.

"Very well~ Given Elder Xuanmu's contributions, beyond this piece, feel free to pick a couple more."

Lu Changsheng's selection of the [Pure Heart Lotus] held no surprise for Shen Baishuang.

This item truly showed the Goddess Palace's sincerity, a heartfelt thanks.

For a Core Formation cultivator hungering for Nascent Soul chances, skipping it would be strange.

Not picking it implied ownership of a Heart Tribulation Spiritual Object already, or unshakable self-assurance with a flawless mindset!

Next, Lu Changsheng selected two uncommon spiritual materials suitable for Qian Zhuyan and passed the prior expense list to Shen Baishuang.

"No problem at all."

Shen Baishuang displayed remarkable generosity, giving the list a quick look without close scrutiny, then inquired if Lu Changsheng preferred contribution points or additional selections from the catalog.

"Can it be swapped for Supreme Spirit Stones?"

Lu Changsheng paused momentarily before inquiring.

Supreme Spirit Stones prove scarce, yet for a Nascent Soul powerhouse like the Goddess Palace,

formations, grand artifacts, warships, and puppets all demand Spirit Stones to function.

Supreme ones serve best, with elite factions stockpiling plenty.

Otherwise, Shen Baishuang wouldn't have so easily provided five Supreme Spirit Stones earlier upon seeing his Puppet's needs.

"Supreme Spirit Stones... our Goddess Palace holds limited stock..."

Shen Baishuang didn't agree right away, instead contemplating gravely before replying, "That said, since Elder Xuanmu requires them, I approve exchanging for twenty stones."

As a strategic asset, Supreme Spirit Stones remained sparse in the Goddess Palace's vaults for good cause.

Chiefly, Shen Baishuang hesitated to let Lu Changsheng amass too many Supreme Spirit Stones.

His Puppet Battle Array stunned too greatly, rivaling Nascent Soul might!

If malice stirred in him, ambition grew, or foes influenced him, those stones might fuel strikes against their Goddess Palace.

"Twenty pieces?"

Lu Changsheng first deemed it insufficient.

Yet recalling the Supreme Spirit Stones gained from Lou Mountain True Monarch, Purple Grey True Monarch, and Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch totaling merely around thirty, he accepted without protest, nodding, "Many thanks, Second Palace Master."

"Hehe, Elder Xuanmu is overly courteous. I still owe you gratitude for that battle."

A charming smile curved Shen Baishuang's rose-tinted lips as she slowly steered the conversation toward the real matter at hand, delicately inquiring about Qian Zhuyan's background and the Soul-calling Beast.

"To speak frankly, Second Palace Master, the soul inside this puppet belongs to my old mentor and close friend..."

With a soft sigh, Lu Changsheng started narrating his journey from a mere Foundation Building Clan Cultivator to where he stood now, step by step.

Everything began when he acquired a damaged Puppet during his younger days, harboring a senior expert who had mentored and taught him while lying dormant inside.

However, her soul had been gravely injured, leaving her in deep slumber most of the time, with vast stretches of memories lost; now, he hoped to help restore her soul and reclaim those forgotten recollections once he reached Nascent Soul.

He knew just as little about the Soul-calling Beast.

The puppet’s soul had assisted in discovering it within a Secret Realm long ago—a strange creature indeed.

Typically, this beast offered no battle prowess or practical utility, yet it possessed an innate talent for snaring souls and devouring ghosts, proving effective against vicious spirits, Ghost Cultivators, and even certain Demonic Path Cultivators.

"In my homeland, a nation aligned with the Righteous Path in Cultivation, Demonic Path Cultivators at the Nascent Soul level are simply nonexistent, which made the beast's power all the more astonishing to me."

Lu Changsheng shared vague impressions, careful not to divulge specifics on Qian Zhuyan or the Soul-calling Beast, merely stating what Shen Baishuang had already witnessed.

Following their extended exchange, Shen Baishuang saw she couldn't extract more from Lu Changsheng, so she revealed her actual purpose: "What are Elder Xuanmu's thoughts on Yiren?"

"Does the Second Palace Master mean... the Third Palace Master?"