Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2130: 572:

Two months after the significant events, within the secluded secret chamber of the City Lord Mansion in Qingyun City, Lu Changsheng was observed in a cross-legged posture.

Celestial light enveloped his form, bestowing a solemn and majestic aura upon him. Internally, the Golden Core Dao Foundation pulsed with energy, while the Yin Yang Magic Power gently circulated, generating an immense Spiritual Pressure.

"Hoo!"

After a considerable duration, Lu Changsheng's eyes fluttered open. He released a slow exhalation of turbid energy, and deep within his pupils, two black and white Yin Yang Fish could be seen swirling.

Through two arduous months, he had managed to refine numerous spiritual items acquired during his recent travels. Despite these efforts, Lu Changsheng's mana had only just begun to recover, reaching a mere one-tenth of its former strength.

While not at full capacity, this limited recovery was sufficient. When unleashed with full force, he could already employ a multitude of powerful abilities.

For instance, the Great Luo Sword Embryo and the Yin Yang Chart could now be activated with relative ease.

In stark contrast to his previous state, where he possessed some awakened aura and mana but lacked practical means to utilize them beyond his Storage Ring, he now had functional techniques.

After a thorough assessment of the Soul-calling Beast's condition, Lu Changsheng emerged from the secret chamber. He then sought out Yun Wanshang to inquire about the recent happenings in the city.

"How much mana have you managed to recover?"

Yun Wanshang directed her question towards Lu Changsheng, her voice laced with concern.

"Barely one-tenth,"

Lu Changsheng offered in his reply.

Even with her intimate knowledge of Lu Changsheng's exceptional aptitude, Yun Wanshang found herself perplexed by the vastly different effects these spiritual products had on him compared to herself.

Nevertheless, sensing Lu Changsheng's preparedness and conviction, Yun Wanshang refrained from further questioning. Instead, she proceeded to share her strategic plans and thoughts with him.

"In that case, we shall commence with Silver Frost City,"

Lu Changsheng declared decisively once he had absorbed her insights.

The rationale behind selecting Silver Frost City was straightforward: the disturbances and unrest that had plagued the region likely originated from this very city.

The following day, prior to their departure for Silver Frost City to seek retribution, Lu Changsheng followed his usual custom of performing a divination to ascertain his fortune or potential misfortune.

Upon observing the neutral symbols presented by the divination, Lu Changsheng felt a significant sense of relief wash over him.

While acknowledging that divination was not an infallible method, as long as the outcome was not a misfortune symbol, he felt there was little cause for genuine worry.

Subsequently, accompanied by his mechanical puppet and his spirit beast, the pair departed from Qingyun City.

...

Silver Frost City.

"Bang!!!"

An elder, clad in opulent brocade robes, spat a mouthful of blood and was sent hurtling sideways. He desperately yelled towards Lu Changsheng, who held the formidable Moving Mountain Whip, "My Lord, please spare me."

"City Lord of Qingyun, the preceding incident was entirely my misjudgment. I am prepared to submit unconditionally and offer substantial compensation."

Having spoken, he cast a pleading look towards Yun Wanshang, his mouth covered in bloody foam.

Based on the intelligence he had gathered, it was believed that Yun Wanshang was suffering from severe physical ailments, critically injured. This assumption led him to believe she would be perpetually indisposed, leaving the city's affairs in disarray and unattended.

He had harbored ambitions of annexing Qingyun City, but to his utter astonishment, they had directly confronted him in his own Silver Frost City.

The sight of Lu Changsheng unleashing three consecutive lashes with the whip left him completely dumbfounded. The very first strike, which landed directly on his face, rendered him speechless, completely stripping him of any ability to plead for mercy.

"City Lord."

The commotion emanating from the City Lord Mansion immediately drew the attention of numerous guards stationed in Silver Frost City. A contingent of them swiftly moved to engage Lu Changsheng and his companions.

However, with a mere raising of Qian Zhuyan's mechanical arm, a surge of pitch-black Gang Wind erupted, instantly sending the assailant flying sideways, drenched in his own blood.

"From this day forward, Silver Frost City shall exist as a vassal state under the dominion of Qingyun City. Does anyone present harbor any objections?"

Lu Changsheng, possessing a stunningly ethereal beauty that rivaled a Banished Immortal descending to the mortal realm, seemed to lack imposing presence. Yet, subtle strands of Yin Yang Magic Power flowed around him, instilling a pervasive pressure that caused everyone present to sweat profusely, their bones creaking under the strain.

"Thud! Thud!"

Overwhelmed by his Qi-Blood Magical Power, many guards could no longer maintain their footing and collapsed onto the ground. Their faces were etched with profound respect and awe.

Indeed, the individual before them was terrifyingly potent; the mere residual Qi Mechanism left them feeling utterly defenseless.

Standing beside him, Yun Wanshang observed Lu Changsheng's display of combat prowess, her heart stirred by his might.

To be so astoundingly powerful with less than one-tenth of his mana recovered, she mused, how utterly terrifying must he be at his absolute peak?

Were it not for the absence of the Nascent Soul Spirit Machine within Lu Changsheng's mana, she might have even harbored suspicions that he had already achieved the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation.

"However, this young brat is indeed quite arrogant and domineering,"

Reflecting on Lu Changsheng's swift and decisive action upon encountering Silver Frost City, without any preamble or negotiation, Yun Wanshang found the situation rather amusing.

"Since no objections have been raised, conduct me to your Silver Frost City's Treasure Vault,"

Lu Changsheng, still gripping the Moving Mountain Whip, directed his gaze towards the visibly aged Silver Frost City Lord and continued to apply his imposing pressure.

He mused that if not for the limitations of his physical body, which prevented the deployment of Divine Abilities due to his subdued Qi-Blood, he could have effortlessly subdued this Silver Frost City Lord with sheer might alone, without even lifting a finger.

"Yes, my lord."

Despite the Silver Frost City Lord's reluctance, the pressure from Lu Changsheng compelled him to yield.

Upon arriving at the Silver Frost City's Treasure Vault, Lu Changsheng's brow furrowed. He cast a doubtful glance at the elder dressed in brocade robes, his grip tightening on the Moving Mountain Whip.

"My Lord, this is indeed Silver Frost City's Treasure Vault. There is absolutely no concealment here. In three months' time, pure gold, Mithril, and spiritual items will be sent in batches from the towns below," the Silver Frost City Lord hastily explained, trembling at the sight of the Moving Mountain Whip in Lu Changsheng's grasp.

That whip had been potent enough to inflict half his life's worth of injuries and shatter several of his bones. Had it not been for his robust cultivation and somewhat resilient physique, those three lashes might have ended his life on the spot.

"Lu Changsheng, these people, if they acquire rare spiritual items, will consume them immediately. They rarely store them in their treasure vaults..." Yun Wanshang transmitted her thoughts to Lu Changsheng, offering an explanation.

Unlike the Sect forces found in the Cultivation World, these cities placed emphasis on foundational inheritance. The moment they obtained rare resources, they would utilize them to enhance their strength and continue their struggle for more resources.

"Forget it, it's better than nothing," Lu Changsheng conceded. He finally understood why his initial divination had indicated neutrality, devoid of even the slightest hint of benevolence.

After confiscating all of Silver Frost City's existing resources, he commanded them to report immediately should any celestial or terrestrial light manifestations appear. Furthermore, the elder in brocade robes, serving as the Silver Frost City Lord, was mandated to offer a tribute of a rare spiritual item every six months.

Having issued his directives, Lu Changsheng circulated his mana. Through the 'Myriad Calamities Poison Spirit Secret Scripture,' he introduced a lethal poison into his own body.