Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 2009: 528: Ghost Tree, Lu Quanzhen’s Whereabouts!

The Dan Alliance.

Lu Changsheng was certainly familiar with this organization.

It was a neutral entity established by a coalition of several Alchemy Grandmasters.

While its raw military power might slightly trail behind Penglai Island, the Dan Alliance thrived as a neutral faction by prioritizing cooperation and mutual prosperity. This led to deep-rooted connections and an unparalleled influence across the region.

Because of this, no major force dared to provoke the Dan Alliance, and it was widely considered a paramount power within the Starry Sky Sea.

To Lu Changsheng’s knowledge, a legendary figure currently leading the Dan Alliance was the very same alchemist who had once vied for the affection of Shen Jianjia.

"If my memory serves, the Dan Alliance is set to host a high-tier elixir auction in exactly seven years. If you are intrigued, Daoist Xuanmu, you should consider attending."

"While the Infant Transformation Elixir will not be on the block, there will be plenty of premium offerings, such as the Nine Curves Spirit Pill—a medicine often referred to as the ‘Minor Infant Transformation Elixir’."

Shen Yiren continued, sharing more with Lu Changsheng.

"A Minor Infant Transformation Elixir? And this is called the Nine Curves Spirit Pill?"

Lu Changsheng had never encountered this name previously.

Only after Shen Yiren’s detailed breakdown did he grasp that the pill was an exclusive creation of the Dan Alliance, boasting roughly thirty percent of the power found in a true Infant Transformation Elixir.

"This Dan Alliance is truly a formidable entity."

Even though countless Alchemy, Talisman, and Array masters spend their lives refining and altering their own exclusive secrets, the feat of modifying a compound as delicate and complex as the Infant Transformation Elixir was a test of supreme skill.

For a while, the pair continued to converse over their meal.

Recognizing that Lu Changsheng lacked deep insight into the Starry Sky Sea, Shen Yiren graciously filled him in with local lore and various tidbits of information.

"I offer my sincerest gratitude, Third Palace Master, for broadening my horizons today."

Once they had finished their meal, Lu Changsheng offered a respectful bow to Shen Yiren to express his appreciation.

Though he had previously gathered fragmented data regarding the Starry Sky Sea, it lacked the depth and clarity provided by the Goddess herself, Shen Yiren, who had expertly summarized the major powers for him.

"You are most welcome, Daoist friend."

A faint, gentle smile curved her lips, her visage glowing with a moonlight delicacy that was both refined and enchanting.

As Lu Changsheng observed her, a momentary glint of genuine admiration crossed his eyes.

Though it lasted only a fraction of a second, the highly skilled Shen Yiren, currently at the peak of Core Formation, sensed it, causing her heart to beat slightly faster.

Having walked the path of Cultivation for so long, she was well aware of her own lethal charm.

While she lacked the world-shaking beauty of her sister Shen Jianjia—a woman whose name was famous throughout the Starry Sky Sea—she was frequently the target of cultivators desperate for her favor.

It was largely because of this constant attention that she rarely ventured out.

Strangely, however, she did not find the presence of Daoist Xuanmu irritating in the slightest...

"It is a relief to know that the Third Palace Master did not take offense to my humble hospitality."

Catching himself, Lu Changsheng quickly masked his stray emotion and spoke with a warm, steady tone.

"How could I possibly be offended?"

Shen Yiren’s voice remained cool and soft, seemingly immune to irritation, which piqued Lu Changsheng’s curiosity—he wondered what it would actually take to make the Third Palace Master lose her temper.

"The hour is getting late, and I have pressing matters to settle. I shall take my leave now, and look forward to discussing the Dao with you again soon, Daoist Xuanmu."

Perchance it was that lingering look of admiration, or perhaps she felt dining at his residence so soon after their acquaintance was improper, for she decided it was best to depart.

"Very well. I shall await the return of the Third Palace Master at your convenience."

With the poised elegance of a scholar, Lu Changsheng smiled and escorted Shen Yiren as she departed Rongyue Island.

Once alone, he brushed his chin while lost in thought.

Based on their exchange, he was certain that Shen Yiren looked upon him with a degree of favor and budding interest.

"At this rate, there is no telling how long it will take to reach the ultimate goal..."

Lu Changsheng sighed internally.

Given sufficient time, he was confident that their mutual attraction would blossom into something deeper.

However, his arrival in the Starry Sky Sea was not motivated by the pursuit of a slow, romantic entanglement.

"I must identify a method to accelerate this connection..."

While a gradual rise in affection leads to a more permanent bond, the slow method of constant interaction to foster trust and mutual understanding remained a grueling, uphill climb.

Lu Changsheng, by nature, preferred to find efficient shortcuts to a woman’s heart.

Still, as a man of principle, he could not resort to crude or dishonorable tactics.

Considered her high social standing, any hint of disrespect could bring the wrath of the Goddess Palace and Penglai Island tracking him down.

Refocusing his thoughts, Lu Changsheng parsed the intelligence provided by Shen Yiren.

The Infant Transformation Elixir was an extreme rarity, surfacing perhaps once every few decades. Even then, it sparked chaotic bidding wars among powerful factions, driving the costs to impossible heights.

Thus, relying on standard trade channels was both unreliable and insufficient for his urgent needs.

Fourth Rank Spirit Lands were almost all claimed, so anyone desiring elite, unoccupied land would have to brave the Forbidden Sea.

The Forbidden Sea, while technically part of the Starry Sky Sea, contained the deepest dens of powerful Demon Kings.

Legends spoke of creatures lurking in its depths that were Fourth Rank Transformation Demon Kings, acting as an existential threat even to those who had reached the Nascent Soul stage—hence the fearful title of the region.

"A Fourth Rank Demon King like the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale should have little trouble seizing a Fourth Rank Spirit Vein within that forbidden territory."

"When the time is right, after visiting the Myriad Demon Abyss lets Tihun reach the Fourth Rank, I might wait for the Golden Peng to follow suit before venturing out."

"With three separate Fourth Rank Demon Kings, supported by folks like Little Yan, Hong Lian, and Ayoudo, I would be unbothered by rival cultivators or Demon Kings trying to disrupt my own advance toward the Heavenly Nascent Soul stage."

Since the breakthrough period for cultivators frequently draws in hostile forces hoping to sabotage their success, this treacherous window is often called the ‘Human Tribulation.’

Normally, a standard advancement to Nascent Soul doesn't inevitably trigger such a focused attack, but he would remain vigilant nonetheless.