Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1856: 478: (2)
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I sense that this disciple of mine is drifting further away day by day.
It's bad enough that she won't support her master against Ling Zixiao, but now she's hanging around this guy all the time, poking fun at me...
"Master..."
After years by Nangong Mili's side, Meng Xiaochan understood her master's personality well and quickly put on a meek attitude, owning up to her error.
"Mili."
Lu Changsheng softly soothed Nangong Mili, assuring her that he truly had urgent business right now, yet once the Immortal City Whaling Banquet wrapped up in a year, he'd stay by her side properly and escort her back to the Five Poisons Cult.
His role as Yangming True Master had stirred up massive chaos in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, turning him into eternal enemies with Ming Sha True Monarch.
Thus, Lu Changsheng also had to reach out to Ayoudo to block that sly old fox Ming Sha from stirring up trouble behind the scenes, targeting the Five Poisons Cult as his entry point.
"This is a present I've readied just for you—take a look and see if it suits you."
Lu Changsheng was well aware of Nangong Mili's nature; in everyday situations, provided it didn't go overboard, she'd overlook such things as part of marital affection, so he passed her the gift he'd set aside.
As Lu Changsheng spoke in that tender tone and offered a gift meant for her, the icy edge on Nangong Mili's stunning, frost-pale features began to melt a little.
"My Little Chan gets one too."
Noticing the eager gleam in Meng Xiaochan's lovely eyes, Lu Changsheng said it softly, realizing that what truly mattered to Meng Xiaochan wasn't the item itself but his caring gesture.
"Thank you, husband."
Meng Xiaochan's face lit up with delight at his words.
"Humph!"
For whatever reason, the sight of Meng Xiaochan getting a gift too—making it not just for her alone—prompted another chilly huff from Nangong Mili.
Yet when she glanced at the item inside the ornate box, its evident personal touch and deliberate crafting for her sparked a spark of happiness deep in Nangong Mili's heart.
With his Nascent Soul-stage Taiyi Divine Soul, Lu Changsheng could pick up faint ripples in Nangong Mili's spirit and her overall feelings.
Watching her emotions flip between delight and gloom, Lu Changsheng felt at a loss for words, inwardly marveling at how unpredictable women could be.
Still, for a woman to swing between joy and sorrow because of you, it clearly meant her feelings ran deep.
...
Once he'd eased Nangong Mili's worries, Lu Changsheng at last found a moment to check on his kids back home.
In the rear garden, he spotted his daughters Lu Linghe, Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, Lu Minghuang, and Lu Ping’an working through their boxing forms side by side, filling Lu Changsheng with deep satisfaction.
These kids were so considerate and hassle-free, truly a blessing.
"Dad!"
"Daddy! Daddy!"
They all shouted out the moment they laid eyes on Lu Changsheng.
"Mm."
Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded, settling down next to them to offer pointers on their cultivation techniques before presenting each with a thoughtful gift.
Even though Lu Ping’an was no longer a child, given the special moment, Lu Changsheng handed him one anyway to convey his heartfelt wishes.
"Thank you, dad!"
"Thank you, daddy!"
Lu Linghe peeked at her gift, gave it a quick once-over, and inquired, "Daddy, have you already used this Buddha bead before?"
She could tell this Buddha bead varied slightly from the earlier Buddhist relic, but pinpointing how eluded her.
"This is a fresh Buddha bead your dad just obtained. Guard it carefully and keep it hidden from prying eyes, got it?"
Lu Changsheng warned his daughter kindly.
She didn't venture out much, but since the relic held such value, a reminder was essential.
"Daddy, no worries."
Lu Linghe bobbed her head enthusiastically, then pulled the old Vajra Sharira from her pouch and offered, "Daddy, do you want this Buddha bead back?"
"Now that I've given this one to Xiao He, it's yours to keep. Hold onto both of them."
Lu Changsheng tweaked her cheek playfully with a grin and added, "From now on, you can practice your cultivation while grasping both Buddha beads."
"If anything feels off, halt right away and let daddy know, alright?"
"Daddy, I get it."
Lu Linghe answered in her sweet, childlike way.
Next, Lu Changsheng cautioned his daughter Lu Baixi to pause at once and report to him if discomfort arose while she cultivated using the Blood Shedding Stone.
At the same time, Lu Changsheng freed the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng from the Qiankun Shadow-Confining Belt.
"Uncle Gold!"
Lu Baixi chirped brightly at the sight of the Golden Peng.
She held a special fondness for this beast carrying the True Spirit Bloodline.
"Golden Peng, whenever you've got time, guide Xiao Xi in her cultivation."
Lu Changsheng sized up the Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng, observing how its form had nearly healed and brimmed with vital force, on the verge of complete recovery.
"???"
The Golden-Winged Heavenly Peng froze for a beat, then gazed at Lu Baixi's pretty, refined features, staying quiet briefly before replying, "Yes, Master."
Though it sensed a certain kinship with Lu Baixi due to her True Spirit Bloodline, that didn't make babysitting appealing.
Besides, demon beasts like it typically slumbered for extended stretches during growth and breakthroughs.
Just one step from reaching Third Rank Top Level, after devouring the leftover Nascent Soul Spirit Body from that purple-robed elder, its frame now pulsed with abundant essence energy. Every instant, its muscles, blood, and skeleton seemed to refine and transform, leaving it craving a deep rest.
"No need to monitor her constantly; take your rest when required, and help Xiao Xi out whenever possible."
Lu Changsheng read the Golden Peng's condition clearly and recognized it was primed for a breakthrough nap, so he shared some gentle guidance.
After tending to Lu Mengchan and Lu Minghuang, Lu Changsheng faced Lu Ping’an and stated, "Ping’an, I'm heading back to Bi Lake Mountain for a bit; you'll join me."
While it fell to his son to protect the Great Dream Immortal City, the matter wasn't pressing at present.
Moreover, after years of absence, it was fitting for his son to head home, sort out family affairs, and reconnect with loved ones.
"Yes, Dad."
Lu Ping’an agreed with a nod.
Afterward, Lu Changsheng visited the rest of his children in the Great Dream Immortal City, then flew off on his Escape Light alongside Lu Ping’an, heading straight for Bi Lake Mountain.
...
News from the Vast Sand Illusion Realm hadn't circulated yet, so Bi Lake Mountain remained in the dark on those events. As a result, Lu Miaoyun, Lu Miaoge, and the others simply welcomed Lu Changsheng and Lu Ping’an home without pressing for details.