Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2196: 592: Reunion

A sudden shiver ran down my spine, though there was no apparent danger. Is someone thinking of me?

"Could it be that Caiyun has discovered Shouzheng's secret..."

During this period, Lu Changsheng not only gleaned information about his home through Ling Zixiao but also sent a message of well-being to his wife, Lu Miaoyun, using the [Sun and Moon Taiji Mysterious Light Mirror].

He was aware that his wife, Lu Miaoge, and Chu Qingyi were not in Jiang Country, having ventured to the front lines in Yue Country.

While he hadn't directly inquired about Lu Shouzheng, he deduced that Chu Qingyi would never bring their child to the battlefield. Therefore, the child must be either at the Qingyun Sect or by Bi Lake Mountain.

Considering the timing, Yun Wanshang should have already returned to the Qingyun Sect.

If Yun Wanshang were to encounter Lu Shouzheng and learn he is the son of Lu Changsheng and Chu Qingyi, the thought of her potentially wanting to harm the child sent a chill down his spine.

"I truly never imagined Senior Sister would become pregnant," Lu Changsheng mused.

He sighed, looking up at the sky, before making his way to Mengxi Island.

With the Heavenly Sword Sect exerting pressure on Great Dream Immortal City, and in light of the incident involving the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, Hong Lian had made arrangements for the Lu Family disciples residing in Great Dream Immortal City to disperse to safer locations.

Meng Xiaochan and Bai Ling had brought Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, and Lu Minghuang to settle on Mengxi Island.

"Lu Lang, brother!"

Meng Xiaochan and Bai Ling exclaimed with joyous surprise upon Lu Changsheng's return. Their eyes, brimming with affection and longing, eagerly sought his embrace.

"Little Chan, Ling’er."

Lu Changsheng held his children close, sensing their deep yearning and worry for him during his prolonged absence.

"Lu Lang, you've finally returned. Little Chan has missed you terribly..."

Among those who longed for Lu Changsheng, Meng Xiaochan, particularly affected by the Lockheart Gu, stood out.

Nestled fully in his arms, she inhaled his familiar scent, appearing completely at ease, a stark contrast to her formidable abilities as a cultivator of the Poison Dao who had reached the Core Formation stage and poisoned a Third Rank Demon King.

"Ling’er misses you too," Bai Ling chimed in, her embrace tightening around Lu Changsheng.

After a prolonged, heartfelt reunion, Meng Xiaochan and Bai Ling finally released him, their faces etched with concern as they inquired if he had faced any perils or difficulties during his journey.

"Mmm..."

Lu Changsheng held the two women and shared some of his experiences from the Starry Sky Sea and the Land of Eternal Night.

Although they understood he might have encountered entanglements, neither woman pressed for further details.

Following a brief period of shared warmth, Bai Ling sent out a summons, calling for Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, and Lu Minghuang.

Having not seen them for over a decade, the four children now standing before him had undergone significant changes.

Lu Linghe, now donned in a form-fitting crimson outfit, carried an air of maturity and grace. The twin buns of her youth were replaced by a high ponytail, adding a touch of heroic flair.

Lu Baixi retained the appearance of a twelve or thirteen-year-old, clad in a white Immortal Skirt. Her delicate features were a testament to celestial artistry, exuding exquisiteness, beauty, and unparalleled purity.

A perpetual coolness seemed to grace her expression, rarely allowing a smile to grace her lips, even in his presence.

Lu Mengchan remained as gentle and demure as ever, her appearance largely unchanged. Lu Minghuang, conversely, had developed a more mature and masculine demeanor, no longer resembling a sister disguised as a brother when amongst his three sisters.

"Greetings, Father."

"Dad."

Upon entering the hall, the four children paid their respects to Lu Changsheng. Just then, a faint chirping, reminiscent of a cicada's call, emanated from Lu Minghuang's arms.

He quickly hushed the white jade cicada within his embrace and bowed to Lu Changsheng, explaining, "Father, after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, I unsealed the white cicada. It appears to be sensing an aura and is chirping."

As he looked upon his children paying their respects, a sudden coldness gripped Lu Changsheng's heart, an unsettling discomfort washing over him.

Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, and Lu Minghuang, likely due to their individual personalities and a lack of consistent companionship during their formative years, did not exhibit the same level of closeness to him.

However, Lu Linghe, his most cherished daughter, had always been exceptionally close to him since childhood. The fact that she now bowed instead of rushing into his arms left him feeling bewildered.

While he acknowledged that children naturally develop a sense of distance as they mature, a tinge of melancholy still settled in Lu Ancestor's heart.

"Xiaohe, Xiaoxi, Meng'er, Minghuang."

Lu Changsheng managed a smile, nodding slightly. He then directed his gaze toward the white cicada held by his son, Lu Minghuang.

This white jade cicada possessed remarkable properties, not only warding off malevolent spirits and demons but also harmonizing Yin and Yang energies and nurturing the physical body.

Its sole drawback was its tendency to emit noise, chirping incessantly upon sensing unfamiliar auras, which led Nangong Mili and Lu Changsheng to keep it sealed in the past.

Now that his son, Lu Minghuang, had achieved Foundation Establishment, it was only natural for him to unseal it when venturing out.

After all, despite its occasional noisiness, having it close by provided an invaluable early warning system against approaching cultivators or demonic beasts.

"It's nothing. Have you bound this cicada to yourself as your life artifact?"