Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1943: 507: Why Did It Get Set Like This? (3)
Previously on Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family...
A Nascent Soul Cultivator hiding in the darkness proves challenging to handle regardless of the location.
Yet, with a Third Rank Divination at his disposal, provided he pays the necessary cost and obtains a suitable item linked to the Xu Family's Elder Ancestor, tracking him down ought to be straightforward.
Soon afterward, news reached him that Ling Zixiao had finished building the teleportation array linking Bi Lake Mountain and White Tiger Mountain, prompting him to visit the underground palace for inspection.
Evidently, Ling Zixiao drew inspiration from the [Michen Banner] for this nearby teleportation formation, utilizing a sub-banner from the Michen Banner as the central anchor for the array.
"What a clever approach; I could easily duplicate several Little Michen Banners to serve as array cores, guaranteeing the formation's steadiness."
Being a Third Rank Top Level Artifact Refiner and Array Master, Lu Changsheng quickly grasped Ling Zixiao's ingenious method.
That said, since Ling Zixiao had departed for the Great Dream Immortal City, Lu Changsheng had no choice but to postpone any conversation until later.
"Ping’an..."
Having spent a few days with his wives back at home, Lu Changsheng directed his son Lu Ping’an to manage household matters and then set off for Qingyun Sect to meet Xiao Xiyue.
Half a month passed before Lu Ancestor departed from Qingyun Sect, bringing Ying’er along to the Great Dream Immortal City.
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Thanks to the fame gained from slaying the Void Kun and hosting the whale feast, no cultivator in Great Dream Immortal City dared stir up issues.
Regarding sporadic heretic cultivators or robber cultivators, the city's present defenses suffice to manage them without trouble.
Thus, throughout these years, Great Dream Immortal City has enjoyed relative tranquility, with scarcely any incidents.
"Lord, Xiao’er is presently practicing the Core Formation Secret Technique. As Senior Red Lotus mentioned, Xiao’er should form her core without issues, yet with resources at hand, it's wise to make thorough preparations."
With Ling Zixiao advancing toward Core Formation, Lu Lingxiao gearing up for Core Formation, and Hong Lian immersed in her own cultivation, the immortal city's operations once more rested on her shoulders.
"Core Formation remains Xiao’er’s personal endeavor. No rush is necessary."
Although his son Lu Lingxiao's breakthrough to Core Formation might trigger some system rewards for child-related gains.
Still, such events are inevitable in time. These next few years hold no urgency, and Lu Changsheng preferred Xiao’er to build a firm base.
Next, Lu Changsheng intended to check in on the young ones in the immortal city.
Yet, none of the children remained at home, as Meng Xiaochan had led them away for adventures and practice.
"Goodness."
Lu Changsheng felt a mild shock upon hearing that his son Lu Minghuang, along with daughters Lu Baixi, Lu Mengchan, Lu Linghe, and the rest, were absent.
Nevertheless, upon realizing Meng Xiaochan had guided them to nearby islands for exploration, he gave a subtle nod.
The kids have matured; they cannot remain cooped up forever. Venturing out benefits them, even if the outings appear somewhat trivial.
Moreover, under the protection of Meng Xiaochan, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, and with the islands close to the resting spot of the Sea Splitting Mystic Dragon Whale, true peril remains absent.
Following a few days of connecting with Ling Zixiao and Hong Lian, Lu Changsheng recalled the captured Puppet Master [Qian Zhuyan].
Despite the corruption from Puppet Spirit forcing it into periods of rest, it managed to produce a Third Rank Middle Grade Puppet and a half-completed Third Rank Puppet during these years.
Such productivity stands out as remarkably impressive.
Lu Changsheng unloaded a heap of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials gathered from Myriad Demon Abyss and Five Poisons Cult, items that would aid Qian Zhuyan's improvement and supply resources for additional puppet creation.
Upon beholding the abundance of materials, Qian Zhuyan brimmed with delight.
For one, it glimpsed the possibility of reaching Fourth Rank Puppet status.
For another, its passion for puppetry ran deep and true.
At present, with Lu Changsheng supplying endless materials and minimal requirements for puppet production, allowing full creative freedom, this setup embodied its ideal existence.
Were it not for the lingering deep-seated resentments, it might embrace this lifestyle indefinitely.
"She’s a genuine shut-in, a total puppet enthusiast!"
Lu Changsheng mused inwardly, then queried Qian Zhuyan regarding his daughter Lu Wangshu’s aptitude in puppetry.
"Average."
In a raspy yet echoing tone, Qian Zhuyan assessed that her puppet-crafting talent fell short of exceptional, though her understanding proved solid.
She had already reached beginner proficiency in the "Little Yan Technique" and "Little Yan Handbook", with further progress hinging on dedicated effort.
"Alright."
Lu Changsheng gave a light nod, collected the puppet made by Qian Zhuyan, passed it to Ling Zixiao, and proceeded to a store in Great Dream Immortal City called [Heavenly Talisman Hall].
This establishment serves as the talisman outlet for the Heavenly Talisman Lu Family within Great Dream Immortal City, managed temporarily by Lu Wangshu.
Similar to the Third Rank Talismans sporadically offered in the shop, which are credited to "Changsheng True Master" on paper, they truly originate from Fairy Wangshu's skilled hand.
Finding his daughter absent from the talisman hall, Lu Changsheng made his way to her private courtyard.
Observing his daughter deeply engaged in cultivation, Lu Changsheng felt profound reassurance.
"Dad, why are you here?"
Only Lu Changsheng, Lu Lingxiao, and select few hold the array keys to this secluded courtyard.
Thus, as the array's barriers parted, Lu Wangshu snapped out of her secluded training at once.
"Well, I wrapped up my tasks, so I stopped by to see how you're doing."
Lu Changsheng gazed at his daughter, her brows elegantly arched and complexion glowing vibrantly, offering a gentle smile.
Despite fathering numerous offspring, his affection has long favored his daughter Lu Wangshu.
After asking about her latest cultivation progress and noting her faintly fatigued appearance, Lu Changsheng shook his head, turned over his hand, and declared: "Here are the Fourth Rank Talismans I vowed to give you."
"Fourth Rank Talismans!"
Energized in an instant, Lu Wangshu eyed the talisman in her father's grasp, seized it with eager hands, and exclaimed in joyful astonishment: "Dad, you really kept this in mind; I figured you were just teasing me once more."
"???"
Lu Changsheng lightly tapped her silky forehead, countering: "When have I ever teased you?"
"Plenty of times, like three years back when you claimed that mastering Senior Qianzhu’s puppetry would earn me a Third Rank Puppet from you, yet nothing has appeared."
"And for these talismans, so many years gone by, plus what you pledged seven years ago... nine years ago..."