Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2197: 592:

A radiant, infectious smile graced Lu Linghe's countenance as she addressed her father, "Father, I have been diligently cultivating these past years..."

She then unveiled her cultivation attainment to Lu Changsheng.

Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment, coupled with the Late Stage of Second Rank Body Refinement.

Such a cultivation level positioned her within the upper echelons of the Jiang Country Cultivation Realm, just shy of the Core Formation stage.

Yet, in this moment, she recounted her life's journey with her father with the cheerful simplicity of a child.

"My dear Linghe is truly exceptional!"

Lu Changsheng offered his sincere praise.

While his daughter's cultivation prowess was undeniably bolstered by the family's abundant resources and the Buddhist Relic she possessed, he mused that fortune itself was an intrinsic component of one's strength.

As they conversed, his gaze drifted towards his Storage Ring, contemplating the presentation of unique treasures from the Starry Sky Sea and the Land of Eternal Night to his daughter.

Despite harboring a subtle fondness for this daughter who seemed eternally youthful, Lu Changsheng was meticulous in his distribution of gifts, ensuring a balanced allocation of attention and resources to Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, and Lu Minghuang, who were also present.

Lu Baixi had achieved the Late Stage of Second Rank a decade prior, yet her cultivation remained static.

Lu Changsheng was privy to the nuances of his daughter's situation.

Lu Baixi followed the path of Demon Cultivators, a path demanding significantly more resources, often multiples, even tenfold, those required by other cultivators.

Although the Lu Family was well-supplied, each member's share was necessarily finite.

Without the constant support of her father and the private resources they privately secured, Ling Zixiao and Hong Lian could not indefinitely sustain her cultivation needs.

Consequently, Lu Baixi's cultivation had experienced a relative stagnation.

However, observing the considerable maturity the children had attained, Lu Changsheng surmised that perhaps Meng Xiaochan's frequent excursions with them to sea for experiential learning might have inadvertently deferred their cultivation advancement.

In terms of cultivation speed, the most impressive was the seemingly delicate Lu Mengchan, positioned beside him.

Lu Changsheng recalled that his daughter had attained Foundation Establishment twenty years ago, and she now stood at the Eighth Layer of Foundation Establishment.

It was noteworthy that Lu Linghe had achieved Foundation Establishment a full twenty years prior to her.

Beside them, Lu Minghuang exhibited a steady progression, having reached the Second Level of Foundation Establishment.

After a considerable duration, Lu Changsheng, accompanied by Bai Ling, proceeded to assess the progress of the other Lu Family disciples.

During their traversal, he subtly inquired of Lu Linghe the reason for her earlier, formal salutation.

"It is merely courtesy, Father. When one encounters their father, a respectful salute is only natural,"

Lu Linghe replied, tilting her head upward with an air of inherent naturalness.

Observing her guileless expression, Lu Changsheng gently stroked her head.

...

Following an inspection of the Lu Family disciples situated around Great Dream Immortal City, Lu Changsheng, along with Meng Xiaochan and Bai Ling, returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

There, he assisted his son, Lu Quanzhen, in completing the Demon Fetus Transformation.

Had they remained on Split Wind Island or resided continuously within the Goddess Palace, his son's Demon Fetus Transformation might have reached fruition much sooner.

However, a series of unforeseen events had caused intermittent delays.

With matters now temporarily stabilized and ample time available, Lu Changsheng was keen to expedite this crucial breakthrough.

Yet, his attention remained fixed on his daughter, Mu Que, who had experienced an unforeseen predicament.

Possessing sufficient time and operating at peak physical condition, he commenced a deeper divination concerning his daughter's circumstances.

His primary objective was to ascertain the reasons behind her solitary wandering and her current whereabouts.

A resonant hum emanated from the Divination Coins, causing Lu Changsheng to ponder. He perceived an extraordinary distance separating him from his daughter, Mu Que.

The distance was so immense that his Divination Art proved incapable of pinpointing specifics, offering only the deduction that she was not within the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain.

"This..."

Lu Changsheng had never anticipated that his daughter, Mu Que, would find herself venturing so far afield.

Utilizing the paternal-daughter bloodline as a conduit, he initiated a more profound calculation, aiming to unravel the mystery of her predicament and the current location of the Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

However, as his calculations deepened, the resistance emanating from the Heavenly Secrets intensified.

He could only discern that the Azure Phoenix True Monarch had not been present during his daughter's formative years, leaving the True Monarch's circumstances entirely unknown.

Lu Changsheng then employed the token bestowed by the Azure Phoenix True Monarch as a medium for a dualistic calculation, managing only then to sense that the Azure Phoenix True Monarch was also absent from the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain.

"This...."

Lu Changsheng's complexion turned ashen. He exhaled a breath of turbid energy, electing to cease further calculations.

He had a strong hunch that perhaps the Azure Phoenix True Monarch, after their parting, had departed from the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain.

Then, for some undisclosed reason, she had selected a location to nurture Mu Que.

In regards to Mu Que's future path, he managed to gain even more insight.

While it was a journey filled with hardships and daunting challenges, where misfortune and fortune were intricately linked, it was understood that if she could conquer each successive trial, she would metamorphose from a humble sparrow into a majestic Divine Phoenix.

"Sparrow, could this possibly be the True Monarch's original intention when naming her?"...

Lu Changsheng grasped the profound connection between his daughter Mu Que's current fate and the Azure Phoenix True Monarch.

Otherwise, with the True Monarch's formidable abilities and divination prowess, she could have effortlessly placed the daughter in a secure environment or simply sealed her away.

However, Lu Changsheng vehemently disapproved of the Azure Phoenix True Monarch's chosen method.

If one could attain greatness through enduring trials, then so be it.

But Mu Que's particular developmental trajectory was fraught with peril, carrying the risk of fatal consequences if she failed to overcome the obstacles.

"She herself successfully navigated this arduous path, and thus believes her daughter can do the same?"

Lu Changsheng gazed at the three Divination Coins, which quivered before him, his face draining of color, a few cold glints appearing in his eyes.

Initially, he had been contemplating bringing his daughter back to the family.

Yet now, his daughter was no longer even within the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain, her precise whereabouts unknown. He could only resign himself to waiting until he reached the Nascent Soul stage before devising a plan to find her.

Putting away the Divination Coins, Lu Changsheng settled himself cross-legged before the Tianyuan Lotus, initiating the circulation of Qi and Blood, and channeling the Undying Material throughout his body.