Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1906: 494: Farewell, Ayoudo! (3)

"Master."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader bowed with cupped hands to Lu Changsheng, her gaze—experienced and commanding despite the passage of time—holding a hint of reverence.

From the reports out of the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, she now firmly accepted that Lu Changsheng ruled the Central State Dynasty as a reborn Deity of Transformation.

As a result, all her prior doubts and pride had vanished entirely, and she adjusted her attitude accordingly.

"Ayoudo, have my actions in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm impacted your Five Poisons Cult?"

Lu Changsheng inquired, aware that she must have learned of his feats there.

Otherwise, the unusual deference in her earlier look at him wouldn't make sense.

"Several Nascent Soul Cultivators dropped by, gently inquiring about my circumstances and yours, Master, but it was just some casual questions without any major disturbance."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader responded.

After all, she held the status of a Nascent Soul True Lord herself.

Even if fellow Nascent Soul Cultivators caught wind of her ties to Yangming True Master, they wouldn't boldly challenge her for details.

Furthermore, the gossip linking her to Yangming True Master originated from Ming Sha True Monarch.

Its truth remained unclear, along with the precise nature of their bond.

Nobody would risk angering a Nascent Soul Cultivator over something so minor.

On top of that, she'd stayed within the sect lately; even if a couple of Nascent Soul Cultivators showed up, she felt no fear.

"That's reassuring."

Lu Changsheng gave a small nod, relieved that his matters hadn't burdened her too much.

"Still, stay vigilant, Master. From the intel I've collected, certain groups are stirring things up in the shadows, intentionally spreading word of the connection between you and Azure Phoenix True Monarch..."

"This could pull in the notice of powerful organizations, including Nascent Soul Middle Stage Cultivators toward you two."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader went on.

Given the impressive battle strength shown by Lu Changsheng and Azure Phoenix True Monarch in the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, typical Nascent Soul Cultivators couldn't hope to compete.

Only if several Nascent Soul Cultivators laid an ambush together might they pose a threat.

Yet that scenario seemed improbable; instead, it would probably draw scrutiny from Nascent Soul Middle Stage elders examining their backgrounds.

"Spreading word of the link between me and Azure Phoenix True Monarch..."

Lu Changsheng's eyes tightened a bit; completely in the dark about this, he questioned, "Any clue on which groups are doing this?"

"Not sure. Beast God Mountain could be quietly fueling it, though a single Beast God Mountain lacks that level of reach..."

The Five Poisons Cult Leader shook her head before inquiring, "Master, what's the main purpose of your visit?"

"Indeed, I'm here in part to retrieve Mili, and also to see if you know any sources for [Infant Transformation Elixir], or if there's any unclaimed Fourth Rank Spiritual Land."

Lu Changsheng affirmed.

Advancing to Nascent Soul represented a massive undertaking, particularly as he aimed for the Heavenly Nascent Soul.

In that context, using an ownerless Spirit Vein for the breakthrough proved ideal.

Regarding the idea of using the Five Poisons Cult's Spiritual Land...

Based on his past checks, this location didn't suit him at all. If he tried breaking through, Ming Sha True Monarch would surely swoop in to disrupt him right away.

What's more, Lu Changsheng figured that even the Heavenly Sword Sect would oppose Yangming True Master reaching Nascent Soul!

Much less striving for the Heavenly Nascent Soul!

"Infant Transformation Elixir!? Unowned Fourth Rank Spiritual Land?"

Ayoudo felt shocked, suspecting her master might be gearing up for Nascent Soul breakthrough?

However, with his skills, forming Nascent Soul ought to come easily, no?

"Master, outside of Secret Realms or Ancient Relic Sites, the Jin Kingdom rarely has Infant Transformation Elixirs in regular circulation."

"To get one, you'd need to join a Nascent Soul trade fair run by elite forces, where you might trade for the ingredients and then hire a refiner."

Ayoudo answered with some frustration.

The shortage of Nascent Soul Cultivators tied directly to how rare Infant Transformation Elixirs were.

Unlike the Coagulation Crystal Elixir, which many groups could produce reliably.

For the Infant Transformation Elixir, beyond the tough refining process, growing the herbs alone demanded over a thousand years.

In those conditions, only the highest ranks of Nascent Soul powers could access one easily; regular Nascent Soul forces had to build up gradually.

For her own Nascent Soul advancement, she'd skipped the Infant Transformation Elixir, using a Nascent Soul Secret Technique and various Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects instead.

"Regarding unowned Fourth Rank Spiritual Land..."

Ayoudo shook her head and explained: "Any discovered Fourth Rank Spiritual Land usually gets claimed right away. Unowned ones are essentially nonexistent."

"If you're planning a Nascent Soul breakthrough, Master, steer away from the Southern Wilderness Northern Domain area for now. Lots of groups are watching you and Azure Phoenix True Monarch closely. The moment you start, any magic power surge could spark problems."

Temporarily, Ayoudo saw the challenge in finding a breakthrough spot for Nascent Soul.

Without the Vast Sand Illusion Realm event, he could've simply broken through at the Five Poisons Cult.

But pursuing the so-called Great Dao Nascent Soul, which stirred far greater upheavals than Human Dao or Earth Dao Nascent Souls, would surely catch many eyes, with some possibly intervening... creating real risks.

"As I thought..."

Lu Changsheng had anticipated this. After a brief reflection, he suggested, "Let's go to your Five Poisons Cult first."

"Very well."

Ayoudo consented, noting how various forces were eyeing Yangming True Master these days, so entering the Five Poisons Cult discreetly would prevent extra complications.

She then took hold of Lu Changsheng's hand, activating the Array Plate to pierce the Great Void and arrive deep within the Five Poisons Cult.

"Master, the Five Poisons Cult is raising a [Nursing Infant Gu] at present. It needs roughly one hundred eighty years to fully develop. If required, I can hasten its growth with a Secret Technique, maturing it in about fifty years, which could boost Nascent Soul success chances by ten percent."

As a Nascent Soul force, the Five Poisons Cult lacked [Infant Transformation Elixir] but held special Secret Techniques to raise Nascent Soul odds.

Like this [Nursing Infant Gu], which mimicked the Infant Transformation Elixir's benefits.

It helped Core Formation Cultivators bolster Essence, Qi, and Spirit, foster a Nascent Soul embryo, and secure the Nascent Soul foundation!

"Nursing Infant Gu?"

Lu Changsheng arched a brow, knowing the Five Poisons Cult's Gu Dao could turn Gu Insects into Techniques, Magical Treasures, or even medicines.

Boosting Nascent Soul chances by ten percent highlighted the [Nursing Infant Gu]'s value.

Yet even sped up by a Secret Technique, it required fifty years to ripen, proving frustratingly lengthy.

Drawing from his Foundation Establishment and Core Formation insights, Lu Changsheng realized that anything short of the finest Superior Spiritual Object would offer him scant help—or worse, drag him down—in forming Nascent Soul.

"No thanks, I was merely asking."

Lu Changsheng replied smilingly, dropping the topic. He joined Ayoudo in the hall, asking about her progress with the "Myriad Calamities Poison Spirit Secret Scripture" and any puzzles she faced, providing advice and explanations as needed.