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Lu Lingxiao asks to train outside, but his mother worries about Great Dream Immortal City's safety. His father, Lu Changsheng, discusses the escalating Liangyue War with his son and Yun Wanshang. Lu Changsheng's wife, Ling Zixiao, arrives and questions Yun Wanshang's presence, only to realize she might be an old acquaintance. The discussion reveals Jiang Country is struggling, with Great Dream Immortal City facing increasing pressure.
"Lu Changsheng, I'm returning to Qingyun Sect first," Yun Wanshang declared, acknowledging Ling Zixiao's words and understanding the precarious situation at her own sect. She felt that by returning to Qingyun Sect as a Nascent Soul cultivator, she could significantly lift spirits, aid in minimizing wartime casualties, and secure more advantages for them.
Furthermore, she found the atmosphere of polygamy quite disagreeable, especially when sharing space with Lu Changsheng's existing wives. Adding to this, her cultivation as a Nascent Soul True Lord allowed her to perceive Ling Zixiao's less-than-favorable feelings towards her, a mix of hostility and inexplicable emotion.
These emotions were understandable to Yun Wanshang. However, she had no intention of competing with other women for a man's affection!
"Are you simply leaving?" Lu Changsheng inquired, as he had been intending to accompany Yun Wanshang.
Upon noticing her slight discomfort in the current setting, he nodded gently. "Alright, I still have some matters to resolve in Great Dream Immortal City. I'll head back to Bi Lake Mountain later.""By the way, concerning the affairs between Bi Lake Mountain and Qingyun Sect, I'm not in a position to manage them right now. Caiyun, you can handle it once you return." Although he could directly support Bi Lake Mountain through Great Dream Immortal City upon his return, Qingyun Sect was the sect of Xiao Xiyue, Chu Qingyi, and Yun Wanshang. He was reluctant to intervene excessively unless a significant conflict arose.
"I will take care of these matters then," Yun Wanshang replied, understanding that Lu Changsheng's current power surpassed even the Heavenly Sword Sect, making Qingyun Sect seem insignificant to him. If she failed to manage the situation adequately, it would undoubtedly create further complications for Qingyun Sect when Lu Changsheng eventually intervened.
Lu Changsheng offered a slight smile to Ling Zixiao and Hong Lian as a gesture before seeing Yun Wanshang off.
"Caiyun, regarding the Liangyue War, don't rush into involvement. If anything significant occurs, contact me first," Lu Changsheng advised Yun Wanshang gently. Given her pregnancy, it was indeed not ideal for her to get entangled in the wars of the Cultivation World.
"I am well aware of this." Over the years, their relationship had resembled that of a married couple, enjoying a private world together. Upon returning, Yun Wanshang's discovery of two of Lu Changsheng's wives present had naturally led her thoughts to his numerous other wives and concubines, as well as his complicated relationships with his disciples Xiao Xiyue and Chu Qingyi, stirring her emotions.
Lu Changsheng sensed Yun Wanshang's emotional state but didn't elaborate, merely urging her to be careful. He even offered to have the Golden Peng escort her.
"....." Witnessing Lu Changsheng's slightly fussy and concerned demeanor, Yun Wanshang felt a mix of amusement and mild irritation. "Alright, save your sweet words and go appease your other wives." With that, she transformed into a brilliant streak of light and soared towards Qingyun Sect.
Despite achieving Nascent Soul, she had not yet mastered Space Force and couldn't traverse the Great Void at will. However, as a Nascent Soul True Lord, her speed far outclassed that of a Core Formation True Man.
"Phew!" Lu Changsheng watched Yun Wanshang's figure vanish into the distance, letting out a soft sigh, already anticipating that she would not be an easy person to handle. If not for her recent Nascent Soul breakthrough, her acceptance of the situation, and her pregnancy with Lu Yunxiao, he would have expected more complications in their relationship.
"Lu Yunxiao..." The thought of Yun Wanshang's unborn son filled Lu Changsheng with anticipation. His mind then drifted to the children of Chu Qingyi, Yina, Shen Yiren, and Azure Phoenix True Monarch's daughter, Mu Que.
"Sigh." Lu Changsheng shook his head, reflecting on himself as a truly neglectful father.
Putting these thoughts aside, he turned and proceeded back to the City Lord Mansion.
"My Lord, was that Master Xiyue's teacher just now?" Ling Zixiao asked, a slightly amused smile gracing her elegant features as she observed Lu Changsheng's return.
"Yes," Lu Changsheng responded with a slight nod, recognizing the futility of concealing such matters.
"My Lord, you truly are..." Even Ling Zixiao, as one of his wives, couldn't help but cast a sideways glance, musing on his apparent penchant for the forbidden.
"Alas, it is all fate..." While he had long harbored intentions regarding Yun Wanshang, overtly stating them was not an option.
However, seeing Ling Zixiao's perpetually amused gaze, which seemed to say, "continue on," Lu Changsheng shifted the topic back to their previous discussion. He conveyed his readiness to assist the Heavenly Sword Sect. Despite the Heavenly Sword Sect's past suppression of Great Dream Immortal City, he had previously promised Absolute Sword True Monarch that he would offer aid if needed.
With the entirety of Jiang Country lending its support to Yue Country, remaining uninvolved now would be illogical.
Furthermore, Yue Country's significant defeat implied that if the conflict encroached upon Jiang Country, it would present a more troublesome and disadvantageous situation for his own family.
"Hmm."
Ling Zixiao lightly nodded, acknowledging the validity of the explanation.
At this juncture, Hong Lian brought up the subject of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, inquiring, "Husband, have you heard about the issue with the Spiritual Whale?"
"Do not fret, I have provisionally settled this matter..."
Lu Changsheng briefly recounted the details concerning Pinghai Monarch, Fu Hai True Monarch, and Ling Bo True Monarch.
He openly disclosed that the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng had successfully ascended to Fourth Rank, and Qian Zhuyan had also attained the status of a Fourth Rank True Puppet.
If the situation warranted it, he could dispatch either the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng or Qian Zhuyan to Yue Country at a later time.
Having previously navigated the Vast Sand Illusion Realm and engaged in combat with Void Kun, Ling Zixiao and Hong Lian were not taken aback by the events involving the three True Monarchs.
Instead, their curiosity was piqued as to why the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, Qian Zhuyan, and even Yun Wanshang had all achieved breakthroughs to the Nascent Soul stage, while he had not.
"..."
Lu Changsheng found himself rendered speechless.
On this particular expedition, his spiritual pets and puppets had all advanced to Fourth Rank, yet he, their master, remained in the same cultivation state.
"Xiao’er, there is no need to hasten your departure for Yue Country..."
He regarded his son, who sat attentively beside him, made a gesture with his hand, and declared his intention to spend some cherished moments with his wives.
However, prior to that, he first proceeded to the rear palace to release Qian Zhuyan and the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng.
