Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2005: 526: (3)

Naturally, any power that brings in guest elders has to offer benefits that match the worth they bring.

For those who cultivate Nourishing Life Techniques, the perks are typically a notch below what others receive.

The explanation is straightforward: The realm of cultivation is rife with unavoidable battles and conflicts.

Furthermore, cultivators who follow Nourishing Life Techniques often display lesser battle strength, placing them at the lowest tier within their level.

"Indeed."

Lu Changsheng gave a slight nod, showing little concern over this detail.

Actually, he viewed employing the "Cauldron Medical King’s Scripture" to rescue that individual back then as a serendipitous and wise decision.

After all, cultivating Nourishing Life Techniques not only builds shared ground with the Third Palace Master, but it also means that, as a guest elder, he usually avoids direct fights.

"I wonder what skills and techniques the Daoist possesses?"

"I cultivate Nourishing Life Techniques, with some knowledge of healing and aiding lives, and I generally study talisman making. At present, I can produce Third Rank Superior Grade Talismans and have dabbled in divination arts, just barely at the Third Rank."

Lu Changsheng paused briefly, then added: "As for other fields, while I’ve touched on them slightly, they’re mostly linked together; nothing noteworthy."

"Hmm?"

Hearing Lu Changsheng’s response, a flicker of astonishment appeared in Shen Jianjia’s lovely eyes.

This Xuanmu Taoist’s circumstances felt rather akin to those of her younger sister.

Her sibling, Shen Yiren, likewise pursued Nourishing Life Techniques and shone in healing and preserving lives, while delving into the various Cultivation Arts like pills, formations, talismans, divination, and more.

Yet when stacked against him, this Xuanmu Taoist displayed a talent that outshone her sister by a wide margin.

Since the other side had to venture out for Nascent Soul chances and lease Fourth Rank spiritual land, it suggested affiliation with merely a Core Formation force.

In contrast, her Goddess Palace stood as a Nascent Soul powerhouse, among the elite in the Starry Sky Sea, with far superior resources available.

"Daoist is well-versed in many areas."

A subtle smile graced Shen Jianjia’s lips, her stunning allure blooming like a rose in full display, radiating a captivating and mesmerizing appeal.

This wasn’t deliberate charm, yet the Great Palace Master infused every expression and movement with irresistible allure.

Next, she laid out the proposal to Lu Changsheng, inviting him to act as an honorary elder for the Goddess Palace over fifty years.

Upon completion of those fifty years, he’d gain access to the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein for attempting Nascent Soul breakthrough.

Moreover, throughout that period, the Goddess Palace would supply a Spiritual Vein Dojo and offer full support in recruiting disciples.

Basic allowances were modest at best.

To accumulate contribution points, Lu Changsheng would craft Third Rank Talismans, perform healing and life-saving acts, or conduct divination readings.

"Furthermore, Xuanmu Taoist could secure earlier entry to the Fourth Rank Spirit Vein through talisman creation and aid in divination work."

"Should the Daoist supply sufficient talismans to my Goddess Palace and rack up notable achievements, the palace may even unlock Nascent Soul exchange resources for the Daoist..."

While Lu Changsheng had earlier aided in saving Goddess Palace disciple Qin Yunning, this Great Palace Master, differing from Shen Yiren, stayed composed and professional in negotiating terms.

Still, on balance, the offered conditions carried a degree of leniency.

"Is there no leader who skips the empty pledges..."

Gazing at the breathtaking and gracefully composed Shen Jianjia before him, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help feeling a touch exasperated.

He hadn’t even formally entered the Goddess Palace, and promises of grand rewards were already flowing.

For a typical Core Formation cultivator, this could lead to years of laborious service, only yielding a handful of subpar or standard Nascent Soul items in return.

Luckily, those weren’t his true aims...

He pondered briefly, then saluted and replied: "These conditions present no issue."

"However, since the Nascent Soul chance remains uncertain and might shift, should I gain any sudden enlightenment or intuition, I may depart the Goddess Palace anytime to pursue Nascent Soul opportunities."

That was Lu Changsheng’s statement.

Aligning with the Goddess Palace served only as a short-term expedient, not a lifelong commitment.

By voicing this early, if events unfolded or he chose to exit later, he could cite this clause.

"Of course."

Such reasoning even Shen Jianjia couldn’t challenge.

Ultimately, opting for the Goddess Palace aimed at Nascent Soul prospects.

If such prospects emerged, why hold anyone back?

Besides, Nascent Soul forces like theirs recruited guest elders by bartering Fourth Rank Spirit Vein access for breakthroughs, spending minimal resources and always coming out ahead.

With details settled, Lu Changsheng and Shen Jianjia soon formalized a spiritual contract.

"One more thing: As I hail from outside the Starry Sky Sea, I ask that the Great Palace Master and Third Palace Master maintain confidentiality on this."

Once the spiritual contract was sealed, Lu Changsheng earnestly requested this of the pair.

During his time in Penglai Immortal City, he’d learned that the Starry Sky Sea wasn’t cut off from everywhere, and the Great Dream Marsh’s integration wasn’t the only connection.

Rumors hinted that the misty regions of the Starry Sky Sea linked to other places.

Possibly other cultivation worlds, nations, or perilous forbidden areas.

Therefore, it followed that cultivators and powers from the Southern Wilderness also arrived in the Starry Sky Sea, making it wise to downplay the origins tied to Yangming True Master.

"No worries, Daoist. The palace will keep such personal details from leaking outward."

The Great Palace Master affirmed with a nod.

At her side, Shen Yiren quickly chimed in: "Xuanmu Taoist, you can count on us."

"In that case, little sister, escort Elder Xuanmu to pick a cave abode and obtain his identity token."

With affairs concluded, Shen Jianjia directed her sister, then ascended a radiant cloud, her form gliding back to the Divine Maiden Peak.

"Xuanmu Daoist, come with me."

As her older sister left, Shen Yiren turned to Lu Changsheng with a newfound ease and poise, offering a soft smile brimming with gentle allure.

"Thank you, Third Palace Master."

Observing Shen Jianjia’s departure, Lu Changsheng let out a quiet breath, tension easing somewhat.

Confronting a supreme Nascent Soul expert of such caliber, even he sensed a measure of strain.

Nevertheless, alongside that strain, Lu Changsheng’s spirit surged with heightened drive.

To ascend to Nascent Soul and claim this Great Palace Master, turning her into the bearer of his offspring!

Should he manage to win over the divine beauty that eluded even the Starry Sky Sea’s premier Demon Path cultivator and pill master, savor her at will, and have her carry his child, it would spark immense thrill and triumph.

"The Great Palace Master and Third Palace Master both possess exceptional beauty. I’m curious about the Second Palace Master..."

Although Second Palace Master Shen Baishuang was wed, Lu Changsheng held no designs.

Still, encountering these two ethereal figures of the Goddess Palace stirred an unavoidable interest in the third one.