Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1968: 514: Divination Life Tools, Secret Realm Exploration!

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded his assent before retiring to rest and performing dual cultivation alongside Hong Lian.

...

Half a month afterward.

With a revitalized aura, Lu Changsheng stepped out from the Red Lotus Cave Mansion.

Lu Ping’an had already reached the Great Dream Marsh and was presently located on Dragon Fish Island.

Learning of this, Lu Changsheng wasted no time, heading to Dragon Fish Island accompanied by Hong Lian and Meng Xiaochan, after which he escorted Lu Ping’an toward the secret realm.

In order to bar unauthorized cultivators from accessing the secret realm, the City Lord Mansion had sealed the nearby region.

The area was protected by the Sea Spirit Flood Dragon along with a handful of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

This particular Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, seized from Wanhu True Master’s grasp and tamed by Hong Lian, retained an underlying savagery, commanding respect solely from Lu Changsheng and Hong Lian.

However, Hong Lian rarely employed this Sea Spirit Flood Dragon, so she promptly assigned it as a follower to the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.

Occasionally, even the most skilled Beast Tamer cannot rival the innate bloodline dominance that exists between demon beasts.

Confronted by the Fourth Rank Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale, the Sea Spirit Flood Dragon swiftly yielded, showing complete obedience.

"Tsk tsk tsk, truly, demon beasts are best controlled by other demon beasts."

Lu Changsheng clucked his tongue while speaking, abruptly forming notions regarding the Great Dream Marsh before them.

Should the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale overpower and dominate every Demon King within the Great Dream Marsh, wouldn’t that allow full exploitation of all islands, even the fog-enshrouded ones?

"Hong Lian, how do you view employing the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale to oversee and rule the Great Dream Marsh?"

Lu Changsheng conveyed his concept to Hong Lian and posed the question.

"Your idea, Husband, is definitely viable, yet taming these feral Demon Kings proves challenging; should they bow to the Spiritual Whale, their inherent savagery and aggression could still endanger cultivators..."

As an expert in the Way of Beast Taming, Hong Lian possessed deep insight into demon beast behaviors.

She explained that such endeavors had been attempted previously, involving the rearing of numerous Demon Kings.

Similar to forging Dao Soldiers, one could capture groups of Second Rank demon beasts, administer elixirs like the ’Spirit Nurturing Elixir’ and ’Wisdom-Opening Elixir’ to boost their intellect, establish clans, and make full use of their potential.

Such a project is immense, impossible to complete overnight, and requires hefty monetary outlay.

"Evidently, fully exploiting the Great Dream Marsh remains a tough prospect."

Lu Changsheng commented, determined nonetheless to administer the Great Dream Marsh effectively.

For example, utilizing the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale to cow all Demon Kings, thereby establishing sea lanes and resolving the hazards and difficulties of transit to and from the Great Dream Marsh.

Subsequently, renting or vending the islands to fellow cultivators and sects, reaping benefits via command of the seas.

Lu Changsheng went further, pondering profits from deploying the subjugated demon beasts of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale in courier services, communications, and hauling duties.

"We’ll proceed gradually; as the Blackwater Dragon Spirit Weapon advances, these plans can unfold step by step."

Lu Changsheng set the notion aside for now, recognizing that endeavors demand sequential progress, with his immediate priority being the breakthrough to Nascent Soul.

Achieving Nascent Soul would immensely bolster his prowess and simplify any pursuit.

...

"Ping’an, attempt entering the secret realm to check if it’s possible?"

The nearby secret realm enforced a cultivation limit, permitting entry solely for those at the Initial Stage of Core Formation.

Although Lu Ping’an stood only at the Core Formation First Layer, his body refinement had advanced to Third Rank Late Stage.

Even though this stemmed from dual cultivation rather than the classic pure body refinement art, it might conflict with the secret realm nonetheless.

Hearing this, Lu Ping’an tried stepping into the secret realm, sensing his form grow abruptly weightier, though the secret realm offered no outright barrier.

"Entering likely applies specific curbs and effects on body-based divine powers."

Hong Lian observed.

"Hmm."

Lu Changsheng gave a nod, turning his palm to produce three copper coins, which he lightly cast to foresee and compute the prospects for Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan inside the secret realm.

Moments later, he let out a long breath, obtaining a divination sign of steady advancement accompanied by minor auspices!

"Just minor auspices?"

A slight furrow creased Lu Changsheng’s brow.

Minor auspices suggested the absence of exceptional major fortunes in this secret realm.

Still, reconsidering, since both Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan were Core Formation experts, minor auspices guaranteed at minimum a Core Formation-grade fortune.

Moderate and major auspices, by contrast, pointed to elite fortunes, potentially even Nascent Soul-grade ones.

"Husband, is something wrong?"

Hong Lian spotted Lu Changsheng’s mild frown and promptly asked with worry, fearing complications in the secret realm.

"It’s fine; the divination indicates only minor auspices, so the fortunes here probably aren’t remarkable."

Lu Changsheng shook his head gently, his eagerness for the secret realm diminishing sharply.

Earlier, he had held considerable hope for the secret realm, anticipating rewards comparable to those from the Tianyuan Secret Realm and Vast Sand Illusion Realm.

"..."

Hong Lian found herself at a loss for words, somewhat choked.

Not all secret realms harbor fortunes.

Plenty of secret realms demand vast time and labor to probe, merely to yield gains that barely cover costs, or worse, result in heavy setbacks.

The minor auspices for Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan’s venture into the secret realm already counted as fortunate.

Besides, post-exploration, the secret realm could transform into a Medicine Garden, a spirit beast enclosure, or a testing site.

Yet, considering her husband’s nature, it was entirely logical that lesser fortunes failed to excite him.

"No grave perils lurk within, but stay vigilant inside; exit right away if trouble stirs."

Lu Changsheng cautioned his spouse and offspring, then granted them multiple talismans and Third Rank puppets.

Even with the minor auspices ensuring a straightforward path.

The Heavenly Dao remains capricious.

Divinatory signs hold no certainty, as their omens can shift with time.

A sign may appear propitious initially, only to sour abruptly, making overdependence on them imprudent.

"Father, I get it."

"Lu Lang, worry not; Little Chan has it covered."

Experienced in the cultivation path, they both acknowledged Lu Changsheng with nods and grins before venturing into the secret realm.

...

"Boom!"

The surroundings whirled as Lu Ping’an plunged into the secret realm, feeling an abrupt heaviness like a crushing load.

The blood and Qi surging within him seemed ensnared by unseen chains, constricting fiercely.

He could resist with force if desired, but understood it might destabilize the secret realm itself.

"Ping’an, are you alright?"

Meng Xiaochan perceived Lu Ping’an’s unease.

"No issue; my Qi and blood surpass this secret realm’s thresholds, triggering these suppressive forces—I just need to adjust."

Lu Ping’an flashed a smile in reply.

Though Qi and blood faced restraint, his bodily resilience and might stayed intact.

A few divine abilities proved hard to execute, requiring him to adapt to this altered condition.

Hong Lian had foreseen this before their entry, treating it as an expected occurrence.

"Fine, signal if something odd happens."

Meng Xiaochan deployed a puppet and a few venomous bugs, set to alert at any sign of threat.

Inside the secret realm, she shed her routine guise as a loyal spouse and doting parent, reverting to her former self from wandering solo across the Jin Kingdom—a genuine successor of the Demon Path.

One hour passed before Lu Ping’an acclimated to his body’s new state, giving a soft tap to the Spiritual Pet Bag to unleash the family’s lead treasure-hunting rodent.

"Squeak squeak squeak—"

This Seeking Spirit Mouse was identical to the treasure-seeking rodent nabbed by Lu Changsheng and Ling Zixiao in Jiuxiao Immortal City.

After Lu Changsheng passed it to the family’s trade house, it had indulged in luxury, ascending to Second Rank Late Stage, now esteemed as Bi Lake Mountain’s top treasure-seeking mouse.

Lu Family members borrowed this treasure-seeking mouse only for critical missions or unique situations, otherwise letting it bask in ease atop Bi Lake Mountain.

The Seeking Spirit Mouse earned this privilege partly from its earlier ordeal under Lu Changsheng, starved for three days and nine meals, teaching it the importance of proving its worth.

Therefore, upon Lu Ping’an freeing it from the Spiritual Pet Bag, it immediately embraced its role without hesitation, posturing as the premier treasure-seeking mouse, sniffing vigorously and detecting abundant spiritual herbs nearby, swiftly guiding Lu Ping’an and Meng Xiaochan through the secret realm to hunt down assorted spiritual medicines and heavenly treasures.