Starting From a Son in Law to Build a Long Lasting Family

Chapter 743: Little sister, are you in love with this person?

“Xuanmu Elder?”

Shen Baishuang’s beautiful eyes shifted slightly as she inquired if there was any issue with him.

“He came to the Star Constellation Sea three years ago and inadvertently saved Yu Ning. Then, at my younger sister’s invitation, he became a Guest Elder of our Goddess Palace. But not long ago, when the Star Sea Bandit attacked, he revealed a Four-Rank Puppet.”

Shen Jianjia sat elegantly in a wooden chair covered with soft cushions, picking up the exquisite curved handle of a teapot and pouring herself a cup of Spirit Tea.

Beneath her skirt, her long, beautiful legs were habitually crossed, revealing a pair of noble, elegant, slender, high-heeled crystal shoes, beautiful, sacred, and incredibly alluring.

“A third-rank Spirit Pet, a Four-Rank Puppet, and also a High Grade Talisman Master and a third-rank Diviner?”

After listening to her Elder sister’s words, Shen Baishuang’s beautiful eyes, like water, showed a hint of surprise and astonishment.

After all, an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, possessing just one of these, would already be considered outstanding among peers.

Yet, a Core Formation cultivator of unknown origin, claiming to be a Family Cultivator, possessed so many means. It was simply incredible. Anyone who heard it would feel that this person had a problem.

Especially in recent years, the Star Constellation Sea had been stirred into an undercurrent by news of the Kunpeng Secret Realm and the emergence of the kunpeng egg.

“Elder sister, don’t worry, I’ll test him out later.”

The two sisters had been together for hundreds of years, and their默契 was perfect. Without Shen Jianjia needing to say more, Shen Baishuang knew what to do.

After speaking, she also bid farewell to her Elder sister, preparing to return and heal her injuries.

Although her Elder sister asked her to pay attention to and test Xuanmu Elder.

The matter of the kunpeng egg was the top priority now!

She had to heal her injuries and recover her physical condition as soon as possible, then continue to Black Reef Island.

“Alright.”

Shen Jianjia said softly, gently flicking her sleeve and handing a jade bottle to her younger sister, indicating for her to rest well.

“Thank you, Elder sister.”

Shen Baishuang did not stand on ceremony. A charming smile appeared on her pale cheek, full of allure. She then took the jade bottle, and her figure transformed into a dazzling, brilliant crimson glow, appearing in her Immortal Cave in an instant.

“Palace Master, you’re back.”

The steward of White Dew Palace saw the Goddess Fairy in her flowing red dress descending from the sky and immediately bowed respectfully, stepping forward to serve her.

“Xiaobai, go help me gather information about Xuanmu Elder. The more detailed, the better.”

Shen Baishuang did not look at her much, walking directly into her luxurious and beautiful sleeping chambers.

As the palace door closed with a bang, she gently kicked off her exquisite red embroidered shoes, revealing her small legs, like mutton-fat jade.

Her two feet, like pink jade carvings, with round toes, were delicate and soft, like warm, soft jade.

Shen Baishuang’s high, soft buttocks settled fully onto the cloud bed. Her beautiful legs, like slender jade pillars, crossed as she sat, opening the jade bottle her Elder sister Shen Jianjia had given her, and then drank it all down.

A moment later, a rosy glow instantly appeared on her somewhat pale and fatigued face. Her eyes held a hint of lazy, enjoyable, alluring charm. She then began to circulate her Cultivation Technique, refining the Spirit Liquid within her body.

On this day, Shen Yiren arrived at Rongyue Island.

“Greetings, Third Palace Master!”

Song Yudie saw Shen Yiren, dressed in a greenish-blue dress, with eyes like a painting, and an elegant demeanor, like a lotus unblemished by mud. She quickly bowed, her heart filled with awe.

Not only was it because of her identity as the Third Palace Master, but also because of her clear, ethereal, noble, and serene appearance and temperament.

It was like a village girl seeing a Fairy descend to the mortal world, feeling ashamed of her own inferiority.

“Is Xuanmu Elder here?”

Shen Yiren’s demeanor was dignified. Regardless of who she spoke to, her voice was always gentle and soft, like a murmuring mountain stream, pleasant to the ear, and without any pretense, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze, comfortable and at ease.

“Xuanmu Elder is currently in seclusion to Cultivate. Please wait a moment, Third Palace Master. This Disciple will go report immediately.”

Song Yudie dared not be negligent towards Shen Yiren.

On one hand, there was her identity as the Third Palace Master.

On the other hand, she was aware of the recent rumors concerning her Elder and this Third Palace Master.

Although they were rumors, based on her previous observations and guesses, she felt that her Elder harbored good feelings towards the Third Palace Master before her.

Or rather, even she, a woman, almost wanted to fall at the Third Palace Master’s feet.

However, before Song Yudie could report, Lu Changsheng, who was in “seclusion,” sensed Shen Yiren’s Qi and directly came out from the manor to greet her.

“I said I’ve been feeling a surge of joy today. So it turns out the Third Palace Master has arrived.”

Lu Changsheng smiled warmly, his eyes and expression showing a hint of pleasant surprise as he spoke.

The two had fought side by side before, and Lu Changsheng could feel that their relationship had grown closer. So, when facing Shen Yiren, he was not as reserved and introverted as he had been initially, but rather more natural and casual.

“Xuanmu Fellow Daoist, when did you become so exaggerated?”

Shen Yiren’s fair and delicate face flushed slightly. She said with a playful reproach, but her entire being was full of charm and captivating beauty.

“Third Palace Master, please come in.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes were gentle, and a scholarly, amiable smile played on his lips as he made a welcoming gesture.

Song Yudie watched the two, a perfect match like a divine couple, and for some reason, a hint of sourness and envy welled up in her heart.

However, subconsciously, she also felt that the two were incredibly well-matched.

“Xuanmu Elder, regarding the previous matter, the Palace has already converted it into corresponding contributions for you. I have also processed the resources and Magic Treasure you gave me. Please see if there is anything you need here.”

Although Shen Yiren had a good impression of Lu Changsheng and enjoyed talking with him, it had not reached the point where she would seek him out for no reason other than conversation.

Therefore, every time she came, she had a purpose.

For example, this time, it was also to deal with the spoils of war from the previous Star Sea Thieves and Sand Sea Crocodile God.

“Thank you, Third Palace Master.”

Lu Changsheng took the Jade Slip from the beautiful woman’s hand and saw the numerous rare materials, heavenly spiritual treasures, and even several Nascent Soul spiritual items recorded within.

Although there were no essential items for Lu Changsheng.

There were still many things he could use, such as auxiliary Medicinal Pills for Nascent Soul Pill, Heaven Mending Pill, Medicinal Pills that could improve a Cultivator’s root bone and enhance cultivation, and excellent spiritual materials for refining Magic Treasure and Puppets.

After selecting a few items, Lu Changsheng asked Shen Yiren about the events at Penglai Immortal City earlier.

“This matter might be related to Six Paths Palace.”

Shen Yiren was different from her two Elder sisters. She wouldn’t play too many tricks or deliberately conceal information. She told Lu Changsheng some secrets about the Star Sea Thieves.

She also instructed Lu Changsheng to be careful of the Star Sea Thieves in the future.

“This matter has troubled Xuanmu Fellow Daoist.”

Shen Yiren knew that if it weren’t for Senior Nephew Huang being in danger, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t have needed to use a Four-Rank Puppet as a trump card.

“Third Palace Master, you’re too kind. As a Guest Elder of the Goddess Palace, when encountering such a situation, I naturally have to go all out. Moreover, if we continued to entangle, and other Star Sea Bandit arrived, I would also be in danger.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the beautiful woman before him and said with a serious expression, alleviating Shen Yiren’s psychological burden.

However, the more he did so, the more guilty Shen Yiren felt. She then mentioned some recent rumors in the Immortal City, stating that the Star Sea Thieves had secretly spread the news of him possessing a Four-Rank Puppet.

Therefore, it was highly likely that someone would try to ambush him in secret to snatch his Four-Rank Puppet.

As for the slight rumors between her and Lu Changsheng, Shen Yiren had naturally heard them but did not mention them.

“Thank you for the reminder, Third Palace Master. Ye will be careful.”

Lu Changsheng had been in “seclusion” these days, so he hadn’t paid much attention to external rumors.

However, he had already anticipated such things and didn’t take them too seriously. He then took this Opportunity to chat with Shen Yiren, asking for more information about the Star Constellation Sea.

During this process, Lu Changsheng also inadvertently revealed some of his growth, introducing the customs and traditions of the Southern Wilderness Northern Region, thereby bringing their relationship closer.

“I never expected Xuanmu Fellow Daoist to come from merely a Foundation Establishment Family.”

As the Third Palace Master of the Goddess Palace, Shen Yiren had enjoyed exceptionally privileged conditions since childhood.

Even though she knew of the hardships in the mortal world, she had never discussed life with a male Cultivator who had risen from the “true bottom” like Lu Changsheng. It was a novel experience she had never had before.

“What is lost in one place is gained in another. Although I came from a Foundation Establishment Family, this is an extremely precious fortune in my life.”

Although these words were all made up, Lu Changsheng recalled his life on Qingzhu Mountain and still felt quite emotional, so his words, when spoken by him, were full of truth and convincing.

Lu Changsheng did not dwell too much on this aspect, instead engaging in wide-ranging discussions with Shen Yiren about cultivation, various arts, and their perspectives on things.

In this mutually beneficial process, Shen Yiren gradually fell into Lu Changsheng’s rhythm.

She felt that although the other party came from humble origins, his vision and understanding completely surpassed her, the Third Palace Master from a privileged background, and she felt admiration in her heart.

Unconsciously, several hours passed. Shen Yiren, seeing how long it had been, also spoke up to bid farewell.

Lu Changsheng did not force her to stay. His smile was gentle, and with a lingering sense of unfulfillment, he offered to see her off.

“Xuanmu Fellow Daoist, I have a slightly presumptuous question. I would like to ask you what percentage of certainty you have in breaking through to Nascent Soul?”

After walking out of Rongyue Island, Shen Yiren looked at Lu Changsheng, who had a refined and handsome face with a faint smile always on his lips. She pursed her pink lips and asked.

“Hmm?”

Facing this question, Lu Changsheng immediately pondered, guessing the latter’s intention.

But thinking of this Third Palace Master’s kind and beautiful nature, he pondered for a moment and said, “To be honest, Fellow Daoist Shen, my Opportunities and foundation are not inferior to those of a true Disciple of a major sect, and I also possess a Supreme Golden Core.”

“So, with the planning over these years, I have a thirty percent chance of breaking through to Nascent Soul!”

To be honest, it was obviously impossible for him to have a hundred percent certainty of breaking through to Nascent Soul; he would simply be regarded as a madman.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng chose a relatively normal probability.

“Thirty percent.”

Shen Yiren nodded gently, knowing that without the cultivation of a Nascent Soul force, this probability already exceeded that of most Core Formation cultivator.

Even she herself, possessing an Immortal Golden Core and a superior Cultivation Technique, only had a sixty to seventy percent chance of breaking through to Nascent Soul.

So she was still accumulating her foundation through secret techniques and treasures.

“Looking at your age, Fellow Daoist, you shouldn’t be close to the Nascent Soul limit yet. If you have enough time, you can prepare more. If Fellow Daoist needs it, Goddess Palace also has some insights and secret techniques regarding Nascent Soul.”

Shen Yiren had a very good impression and perception of Lu Changsheng.

Even though she knew that his words concealed much information, after interacting with him, she still chose to believe him and was willing to help him increase his chances of breaking through to Nascent Soul.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen.”

Facing this kind and beautiful Third Palace Master, Old Ancestor Lu, who was full of lies, felt a little embarrassed.

He felt that if he kept deceiving her like this, if it really came true later, he wouldn’t know how to explain himself.

“Little sister.”

As soon as Shen Yiren returned to Shennv Peak, she saw a stunning figure standing gracefully on the palace’s stone steps.

She was dressed in a red dress, as red as the fiery glow of the sunset, and she herself resembled a vibrant peony blooming amidst the fiery glow, dazzlingly beautiful and boldly flamboyant.

“Second Sister, you’re back?”

Shen Yiren called out softly.

Although her relationship with Shen Baishuang was good and they got along well, it was far from as intimate as with her eldest sister, Shen Jianjia.

The reason was simple: the two sisters had incompatible personalities.

Shen Yiren always believed that her second sister, Shen Baishuang, was too rough and domineering in her actions, always acting purely according to her own will, completely disregarding others.

Shen Baishuang, on the other hand, believed that her younger sister, Shen Yiren, was too kind-hearted, did not understand the treachery of human hearts, and was easily bullied and deceived.

If not for their eldest sister, Shen Jianjia, mediating between them, the relationship between the two sisters might have already been a mess.

“Hmm, I encountered something earlier, so I came back.”

Shen Baishuang’s figure, wrapped in a red dress, was exceptionally tall and graceful, like the most exquisite statue of a Goddess, exuding a graceful and charming demeanor.

Her cascading black hair, like a waterfall, flowed down her shoulders, resembling the softest silk, gleaming with a crystalline, gentle luster, reaching down to her high, rounded buttocks.

The red skirt, almost slit up to her thigh, swayed with the breeze, occasionally revealing a glimpse of her delicate, snow-white skin, as if intentionally or unintentionally teasing the hearts of onlookers, making them dizzy and almost fall at her feet.

“Little sister, did you go to Rongyue Island to see that Xuanmu Elder?”

Shen Baishuang looked directly at Shen Yiren, as if scrutinizing her, and asked.

“Yes.”

Shen Yiren was somewhat surprised why her second sister would ask this, but she still nodded in response.

“Perfect, tell me about this Xuanmu Elder.”

Through the detailed intelligence provided by her personal butler, Shen Baishuang had a general understanding of Xuanmu Elder.

Learning that this person was very close to her younger sister, and that her younger sister also seemed to have a good impression of this Xuanmu Elder, she decided to come directly and inquire.

“Second Sister, why are you asking this?”

Shen Yiren, who understood her second sister’s personality, immediately spoke, thinking she suspected Xuanmu Elder had some problem.

She knew that her second sister was a violent woman who never cared about evidence when doing things.

“Just asking, why do you have that expression?”

Shen Baishuang saw her younger sister’s wary expression and couldn’t help but frown slightly, feeling a bit displeased.

How long had they known each other, and her younger sister was already siding with him?

“Xuanmu Fellow Daoist is a Guest Elder of our Goddess Palace. His general information is recorded in the Illusion Moon Pavilion. Second Sister, if you want to know, just go retrieve the information.”

Shen Yiren, with her elegant and beautiful appearance, said softly.

“Since I came to find you, I naturally have already retrieved it.”

Shen Baishuang rolled her eyes and said grumpily.

Then, patiently, she explained that she had heard about him and felt there were some issues, so she came to inquire.

Although Shen Yiren felt that Lu Changsheng had no major issues, she also knew that her second sister was responsible for many matters in the Goddess Palace, so she came to show concern and inquire.

After asking several questions, Shen Baishuang suddenly frowned and said, “Little sister, have you fallen for him?”

“Second Sister, what are you talking about?!”

Shen Yiren, hearing this, immediately frowned and raised her gentle voice a few octaves.

She indeed had a very good impression of Xuanmu Elder and greatly admired his talent and character, but it was far from love.

“I just noticed that your words always carried a hint of protectiveness, so I just asked casually.”

Shen Baishuang chuckled, not caring about her younger sister’s attitude, but in her heart, she felt that this Xuanmu Elder was problematic.

Although her younger sister was somewhat naive, her vision far surpassed that of ordinary people, and ordinary male Cultivators simply could not catch her eye.

Now, although she wasn’t in love with this Xuanmu Elder, she definitely viewed him differently and had a strong liking for him.

To have charmed her younger sister like this in just a few years, there was definitely something amiss.

“Second Sister, don’t make such jokes!”

Shen Yiren showed a somewhat firm attitude.

“Alright, alright, no more jokes.”

Shen Baishuang saw that her younger sister seemed a bit angry, and her mature and beautiful face softened a bit, saying, “I’m asking these questions because I have a mission and want to ask him to help.”

Earlier, her Elder sister Shen Jianjia had hinted for her to test and observe Xuanmu Elder. So, after recovering from her injuries, she pondered for a moment and had an idea: to invite him to go to Black Reef Island with her.

This way, she would also have the Opportunity to observe and test him along the way.

Otherwise, if he remained in seclusion on Rongyue Island for a long time, she would have no chance to interact with him.

“Mission?”

Shen Yiren was somewhat surprised.

“It’s about the kunpeng egg…”

Shen Baishuang did not hide anything from her younger sister, revealing the matter of the kunpeng egg and her encounter with the Six Paths Demonic Consort.

“As a Late Stage Great Cultivator, he not only possesses a Four-Rank Puppet but also excels in divination and medical theory. If he goes with us, he will certainly be of great use and help our Goddess Palace obtain the kunpeng egg!”

Shen Baishuang wanted to invite Xuanmu Elder not merely to test him.

The abilities and means he displayed were indeed a great help!

“Xuanmu Fellow Daoist is only a Guest Elder of our Goddess Palace. Elder sister, you should go ask him yourself.”

Shen Yiren knew that searching for and contending for the kunpeng egg was extremely dangerous.

Although she wanted to help Lu Changsheng politely decline, if Lu Changsheng could use this Opportunity to make another contribution, she could also justifiably help him obtain precious resources such as the Ninefold Spirit Pill, Nascent Soul secret techniques, and Nascent Soul insights.

“Alright.”

Shen Baishuang nodded. Being decisive in her actions, she immediately stood up, preparing to head to Rongyue Island.