Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2008: 527 (3)

"Have I encountered this Elder Xuanmu in the past? Or has he encountered me?"

Song Yudie pondered inwardly, yet she drew a blank and dismissed her racing thoughts, departing to attend to affairs on the island.

As Song Yudie departed, a divination coin materialized in Lu Changsheng’s hand, threaded with a strand of azure silk to initiate his divinatory computations.

This azure silk strand was exactly the one he had subtly taken from Song Yudie’s attire moments ago.

Given his profound cultivation and expertise, extracting a single hair from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator without notice was a trivial feat.

Through this silk thread, Lu Changsheng divined a hazy insight into the intuition he had felt earlier.

It seemed the woman held some form of auspicious treasure, offering him a fair chance at fortune.

"A treasure... possibly a concealed spiritual physique."

One must avoid overusing divination.

Nevertheless, from the faint detection by the Peach Blossom Gu just before, Lu Changsheng swiftly inferred that this chance probably tied to her harboring a secret spiritual body suited for dual cultivation practices.

That alone would explain the Peach Blossom Gu picking up on traces of Peach Blossom Luck!

"Sigh, my focus right now remains on the Third Palace Master..."

Lu Changsheng continued mulling over ways to deepen his ties with Shen Yiren, the Third Palace Master, pushing Song Yudie’s situation to the back burner.

After all, he had only recently earned the title of Honorary Elder in the Goddess Palace.

Pursuing its disciples so soon would sully his standing.

Should Shen Yiren hear of it and deem him a philanderer, any gains would prove hollow.

Besides, based on the divination results and the Peach Blossom Gu’s subtle cues, while Song Yudie did boast a hidden spiritual body, it wasn’t exceptionally scarce—merely a high-grade one at best.

In that scenario, her Foundation Establishment First Layer cultivation wouldn’t provide him with meaningful aid.

...

Days passed swiftly, and Lu Changsheng had now served as an Honorary Elder in the Goddess Palace for a full month.

He settled into this role effortlessly.

One fine day, the Third Palace Master, Shen Yiren, paid him a visit.

Beyond exchanging pleasantries, she supplied the initial set of materials for crafting talismans to his Cave Mansion.

She also introduced two promising disciples skilled in talisman arts, requesting his occasional instruction.

As a force leader and Guest Elder of Qingyun Sect, Lu Changsheng grasped these nuances well.

He knew these disciples arrived both for his tutelage and to spark potential formal discipleship.

This approach not only nurtured the sect’s talents but also solidified his alliance with the Goddess Palace.

"Fear not, Third Palace Master."

Lu Changsheng replied smilingly, sipping tea with Shen Yiren while bringing up "Public Administration Medical Skills" as a conversation starter.

He shared his latest insights from studying the volume.

Shen Yiren’s curiosity flared at once, leading to an engaging exchange between them.

Lu Changsheng paced the discussion without rushing through it.

After about an hour, still buzzing with enthusiasm, he proposed preparing a feast and cooking personally that day.

With talisman drawing on the horizon, he might not have another chance soon.

"In that case, I’ll impose on you, Daoist Xuanmu."

Noting Lu Changsheng’s warm gesture, Shen Yiren consented with a nod.

Lu Changsheng refrained from dipping into his Storage Ring’s premium stocks, instead directing Song Yudie to deliver provisions.

"Conveniently, I keep some fine ingredients stocked at my residence; please hold on briefly, Daoist Xuanmu."

Shen Yiren quickly offered, unwilling to freeload entirely.

"Then the Third Palace Master mustn’t mind if I use up your supplies."

Lu Changsheng accepted graciously, responding in kind.

From time to time, letting her provide a little or seek small favors helps nurture their connection.

"How could I mind?"

Even knowing it was lighthearted banter, Shen Yiren shot him an enchanting look.

With Shen Yiren’s ingredients delivered, Lu Changsheng showcased his kitchen prowess.

His cooking, already at Second Rank pinnacle,

benefited immensely from the Nascent Soul Soul’s exacting command of flames and components, pushing the dishes to new heights.

Shen Yiren watched, mesmerized despite herself.

"These are simple fares; do sample them, Third Palace Master."

Each dish finished prompted Lu Changsheng to urge Shen Yiren to try it.

"Daoist Xuanmu’s spiritual cooking appears poised to enter the Third Rank."

Shen Yiren offered earnest acclaim, impressed by Lu Changsheng’s surprising culinary talent.

"It’s chiefly thanks to the Third Palace Master’s superior ingredients."

Lu Changsheng returned the compliment.

Eventually, a spread of exquisite spirit foods adorned the table, and they dined together.

Lu Changsheng recalled his key objective: leveraging the Goddess Palace to probe for the Infant Transformation Elixir.

"Third Palace Master, might your palace or Penglai Island feature gatherings for high rank cultivators to trade?"

To track the Infant Transformation Elixir, frequenting elite auctions or trader meets for cultivators proves ideal.

Yet these events unfold only every decade or longer at times.

Plus, entry demands insider ties, as high rank circles keep details close.

Though Lu Changsheng ranked among high cultivators, lacking a robust network left him in the dark.

"High rank cultivator trading event?"

Shen Yiren mused elegantly before explaining that Penglai Island hosted such, often paired with auctions every three years.

She lacked details on minor Nascent Soul-hosted ones.

"I’m curious if these elite auctions or trades include Nascent Soul items for bidding?"

Lu Changsheng inquired lightly, refilling Shen Yiren’s fruit wine.

"Indeed, they often do..."

Shen Yiren smiled softly, noting that beyond Nascent Soul Cultivators, reclusive Nascent Soul True Lords frequented these venues.

Consequently, premium Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects frequently surfaced there.

"That said, those top-tier Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects draw intense bidding and sky-high prices."

As Third Palace Master of the Goddess Palace, Shen Yiren empathized with loose cultivators’ struggles.

They vied desperately for scant Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects or aligned with powers, depleting their hoards.

"Should Daoist seek Nascent Soul attainment but lack certain Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects for buying or trading, I might assist."

With her stature in the Goddess Palace, Shen Yiren held sway.

Favoring Lu Changsheng and seeing his Nascent Soul prospects, she offered sincere backing.

"My thanks in advance to the Third Palace Master."

Lu Changsheng toasted gratefully, then pressed on with talk, asking if the Starry Sky Sea might yield any Infant Transformation Elixir.

"Outside the Dan Alliance, Infant Transformation Elixirs seldom circulate in the open."

Shen Yiren murmured gently.