Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1858: 479: Danger for the Nine Nether Mastiff!

Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...

Lu Changsheng chose to withhold the news of Lu Ping’an’s breakthrough to Core Formation, wary of unsettling the Qingyun Sect and the dominant Heavenly Sword Sect, while advising his son to neither suppress nor flaunt his strength unnecessarily. Days later, he journeyed to the Qingyun Sect to reunite with Xiao Xiyue and Chu Qingyi, where disciples honored him for his role in quelling the Great Dream Marsh beast tide. The Sect Leader probed subtly about the Great Dream Immortal City’s victory over a Fourth Rank Demon King and Lu Changsheng’s ties to it, but received only vague responses amid concerns over strained alliances. In a tender reunion with Xiao Xiyue, they shared worries about Caiyun True Immortal Yun Wanshang’s prolonged silence despite her Soul Lamp remaining intact. Meanwhile, a masked figure in black cloak lurked outside Bi Lake Mountain, silently observing the Lu Family’s domain.

"From the gathered intel, Bi Lake Mountain started as a second-rank mid-grade spirit vein, yet under the Lu Family's control, it has elevated to second-rank top-grade across the passing years..."

"Moreover, the Lu Family Ancestor Lu Changsheng and Main Mother Lu Miaoge have each advanced to Core Formation. This second-rank top-grade spiritual territory can no longer satisfy their cultivation demands, which is why they mostly reside in Great Dream Immortal City."

The cloaked individual in a dark mask is Ying’er, dispatched by the Nether Moon Saintess to probe the Nine Netherhound's status.

Still, the path from Liang Country to Jiang Country stretches long.

In particular, with the need for utmost caution along the route, it required more than a year for her to slip into Jiang Country securely and reach Bi Lake Mountain.

Ying’er fixed her deep black eyes, reminiscent of midnight stars, on the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation ahead. One eye shifted to a vivid azure blue, the other to deep ink green, akin to feline gazes, aiming to cut through deceptions and uncover the array's restrictive barriers.

"Hmm!?"

Soon after, she realized she couldn't penetrate the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation and even detected a strange peril emanating from it.

"What's happening here..."

Tasked by the Nether Moon Saintess with this assignment, Ying’er possesses remarkable skills.

Her practice stems from Beast God Mountain methods, integrated with the demon beast [Netherworld Cat].

Her strikes carry devastating piercing power, and she can shift into shadow form while detecting threats amid illusions.

Just like before, as she scanned for vulnerabilities in the Bi Lake Mountain Great Formation, planning to slip in as a shadow, the Netherworld Cat inside her issued a quiet alert of peril.

"Over the past hundred years, Lu Changsheng, ruler of Bi Lake Mountain, rose from son-in-law status to his current Nascent Soul Cultivator level, wed the Qingyun Sect's Nascent Soul prodigy, aided his spouse Lu Miaoge in reaching Core Formation, and even nurtured a third-rank Nether Moon Wolf—he surely possesses tremendous fortunes."

"Though they rarely stay at Bi Lake Mountain, they definitely set up safeguards..."

Prior to arriving at Bi Lake Mountain, she had researched extensively, compiling every detail on Lu Changsheng and the mountain.

She understood that rising cultivators like Lu Changsheng, starting from low origins, were always far from ordinary.

"Plus, who can say for sure if Lu Changsheng isn't actually present at Bi Lake Mountain."

Ying’er gazed at the looming Bi Lake Mountain with shadowed thoughts.

After pondering briefly, her eyes turned toward White Tiger Mountain, whispering: "Intel suggests the Lu Family’s Clan Guardian Spirit Beast [Jiuyou] mostly lingers around White Tiger Mountain..."

"With that in mind, I'll go to White Tiger Mountain first to assess how much of the Heavenly Wolf bloodline this spirit beast has stirred."

Though reports indicated the Nine Netherhound's fighting prowess surpassed typical Nether Moon Wolves, probably stirring the Nether Moon Heavenly Wolf lineage.

Yet for issues like this, personal confirmation was essential.

Even holding the [Spirit Ring], should this [Nether Moon Wolf] retain just a faint hint of Heavenly Wolf bloodline, she would secure it for the report back.

Following a short deliberation, Ying’er morphed into shadow, sneaking toward White Tiger Mountain.

Several hours passed before Ying’er reached White Tiger Mountain, eyeing the protective array in front.

Yet the second-rank superior-grade White Tiger Mountain Array appeared riddled with weaknesses under Ying’er’s Netherworld Eyes, all laid bare.

She vaguely picked up traces of sinister demon qi from the back mountain side, divided by the White Tiger Mountain Array.

"This [Nether Moon Wolf] probably just advanced to third rank recently, and its demon qi feels so thick—it doesn't seem like a simple Heavenly Wolf bloodline awakening, but rather a bloodline evolution..."

As the close confidante of the Nether Moon Saintess, Ying’er knew the Nether Moon Heavenly Wolf's essence well.

Via the sinister demon qi, she quickly discerned the bloodline aura's variance, pointing to a likely mutation.

Having scouted the White Tiger Mountain array by circling it, under Ying’er’s dark mask, her refined small face sharpened more, with multiple streaks on her cheeks mimicking a cat's markings, and two fluffy black cat ears standing alert on her head's sides. Her pale slim hands had turned into keen pointed claws, emitting a chilling sharp gleam.

Her form, wrapped in a broad black cape, seemed even more lithe and quick, naturally hunching like a drawn bowstring.

A close inspection revealed a lengthy sturdy tail, whip-like, hidden beneath her cloak.

"Swoosh!"

Ying’er eyed the White Tiger Mountain array ahead, then like a fleeting shadow, she darted within, the entry smooth without stirring the formation at all.

She glided like a swift agile cat demon, creeping toward the back mountain, while the guarding cultivators entirely missed her presence.

Nevertheless, drawing close to the back mountain housing the Nine Netherhound, the beast with its heavenly-rank bloodline felt an instinctual alert, snapping open its crimson intimidating eyes toward the lurking Ying’er.

"Roar!"

The massive coiled body of the Nine Netherhound rose, issuing a deep growl, its sound booming like far-off thunder over all of White Tiger Mountain.

"Eh? That's Jiuyou's roar—what's wrong?"

At present, White Tiger Mountain falls under Lu Xianzhi’s son, Lu Xuanyu’s oversight.

Normally, he handles the Nine Nether’s feeding and care, aware that Jiuyou wouldn't stir without cause, so he promptly turned into escaping light to investigate.

But instantly, a thunderous echo resounded in his thoughts.

"An intruder has breached White Tiger Mountain!"

"An assault!?"

Lu Xuanyu’s heart raced in shock, unaware until now of any cultivator sneaking in.

Besides, given White Tiger Mountain’s second-rank superior-grade great formation, no Foundation Establishment Cultivator could have entered without notice!

"A Nascent Soul powerhouse!?"

His face paled in horror, right away powering the White Tiger Mountain Great Formation to maximum and shattering an Emergency Communication Token to alert Bi Lake Mountain.

"Such sharp instincts!"

Ying’er jumped when the Nine Netherhound turned toward her.