Starting as a Son-in-law to Establish an immortal Family

Chapter 1270: Chapter 439: Pioneer Order, Tianyuan Secret Realm Quota!

With Caiyun True Immortal’s personal decree and Xiao Xiyue, a True Inheritor of Qingyun Sect, accompanying him, Lu Changsheng’s Visiting Noble Servant registration was completed smoothly.

“Lu Mountain Lord, now that you have become a Visiting Noble Servant of Qingyun Sect, your sect tributes can be halved from now on.”

The registrar elder, having completed the procedure for Lu Changsheng, said courteously.

Currently, with the dual Core Formation cultivators of Caiyun Peak, its status is extraordinary.

Lu Changsheng’s ability to secure Caiyun True Immortal’s decree and become a Visiting Noble Servant earned him notable favor.

Moreover, for someone of Lu Changsheng’s age to have advanced to the level of a Third-Rank Talisman Master demonstrated extraordinary talent in the Talisman Path, worthy of forging connections.

“Thank you, Elder Lin.”

Lu Changsheng replied courteously.

Currently, with control over spiritual lands such as Bi Lake Mountain, White Tiger Mountain, and Flower Fruit Mountain, the annual Spirit Stone tribute totals thirty-five thousand pieces.

This is no small amount—halving it is quite a favorable outcome.

However, aside from this benefit, other welfare is rather ordinary.

Beyond the ability to exchange Heavenly and Earthly Treasures and cultivation techniques through Qingyun Sect, there isn’t much else.

“Having this Visiting Noble Servant token certainly makes visits to Qingyun Sect much more convenient in the future.”

Lu Changsheng toyed with the Qingyun Sect identity token in his hand and chuckled softly.

Even though he had connections with Xiao Xiyue and Zhao Qingqing,

every time he visited Qingyun Sect, he still had to send a message and wait for the two women to meet him.

Alternatively, he would rely on his status as Bi Lake Mountain Lord and wait in the reception hall—it was not possible to enter Qingyun Sect freely.

Now, with this Visiting Noble Servant identity token, travel to places like Caiyun Peak and Lingyao Peak would be much easier.

After dealing with some simple matters, Lu Changsheng returned to Caiyun Peak with Xiao Xiyue to assist her in her cultivation.

…

Red Sun Peak.

After reprimanding Sima Qiuhua and Song Cheng, Song Qingzhi realized that Lu Changsheng might have long established a connection with Yun Wanshang.

This realization caused an inexplicable surge of anger in her heart.

Yet, at that moment, she became aware of a puzzling issue.

How did Lu Changsheng manage to connect with Yun Wanshang?

She knew Yun Wanshang perfectly well.

Normally, Yun Wanshang was arrogant, proud, and never spared a glance for any man.

Why would she associate with someone like Lu Changsheng, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator?

While considering the idea that Yun Wanshang was deliberately provoking her, Song Qingzhi dismissed it as unlikely.

Although she disliked Yun Wanshang and harbored deep resentment and envy toward her—not least because she believed Yun Wanshang had stolen her Core Formation fortune—

she had to admit that Yun Wanshang had never considered her worthy of attention.

Most of the time, her bitterness was one-sided.

Precisely because of this, her feelings toward Yun Wanshang were mixed with jealousy and even self-doubt…

“There’s something suspicious, definitely something odd!”

Song Qingzhi’s beautiful eyes narrowed as she pondered silently, convinced that there was an undisclosed secret between the two.

Otherwise, Yun Wanshang would never associate with someone like Lu Changsheng, given today’s situation.

“Could it be that Yun Wanshang has taken a liking to Lu Changsheng?”

A thought crossed Song Qingzhi’s mind.

However, she quickly shook her head to dismiss it.

Indeed, Lu Changsheng possessed extraordinary charm and bearing that even stirred her long-lost feelings.

But Yun Wanshang, of all people,

would never fall for mere external appearance or surface reasons to be attracted to a man.

If he had extraordinary talent and was a peerless prodigy with innate gifts and strength superior to Yun Wanshang’s, then perhaps it could be possible.

But a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator? Absolutely impossible!

“In any case, there is definitely a secret between the two of them!”

Song Qingzhi, her ravishing face displaying resolve, had a determined look in her eyes.

This wasn’t only her understanding of Yun Wanshang but also the intuition unique to a woman!

At this moment, Song Qingzhi found herself brimming with intense curiosity.

She wanted to unearth the exact nature of their relationship, to uncover whether Yun Wanshang was harboring a hidden secret.

Just then, a sonorous and powerful voice sounded from outside.

“Qingzhi, Junior Sister Caiyun spoke with me earlier. She said that Lu Changsheng of Bi Lake Mountain has an old connection with Xiao Xiyue, having saved her life in the past. So regarding the matter with Bi Lake Mountain and Profound Martial Ridge, we should leave it to her to handle…”

Chi Yang True Immortal stepped into the grand hall and addressed Song Qingzhi.

“Saved Xiao Xiyue’s life?”

Song Qingzhi froze momentarily at the words.

She had speculated along these lines earlier, but something about it still felt overly simplistic.

“Qingzhi, since Junior Sister Caiyun has spoken up, let’s leave this matter as it stands.”

Chi Yang True Immortal, worried that his Dao Companion might not have taken his words seriously, added, “Besides, Junior Sister Caiyun is quite measured in her actions—she wouldn’t show excessive favoritism.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Despite her acquiescence, Song Qingzhi felt an inexplicable irritation surging within.

Although he was a Core Formation True Immortal and a top-tier Artifact Refiner with high status in Qingyun Sect, Chi Yang True Immortal was habitually immersed in Artifact Refining and paid little attention to sect affairs.

Even when Yun Wanshang intervened, Chi Yang True Immortal’s station and reputation would have allowed him to ignore her presence.

Yet, he had never contested her actions.

Take, for instance, the past conflict regarding the Coagulation Crystal Elixir. If Chi Yang True Immortal had chosen to abandon everything and fight fiercely for her sake, Song Qingzhi might have stood a chance against Yun Wanshang.

“Well, Qingzhi, if you feel that this matter has let Qiuhua down, you could compensate her later.”

Chi Yang True Immortal, understanding that his Dao Companion highly valued reputation, suggested compensating their disciple Sima Qiuhua for the uncompleted task.

“I know; I won’t dwell on this matter.”

Song Qingzhi knew precisely what her Dao Companion’s words implied.

He was worried she’d start scheming against Yun Wanshang or digging up dirt on Bi Lake Mountain.

“By the way, Sect Leader Senior Brother just deliberated with us and decided the time for opening Tianyuan Secret Realm.”

“You could send Cheng’er and Qiuhua to explore it. If you need nomination slots, just provide me with a list later.”