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

Chapter 2280: Chapter 755: What Does Elder Xuanmu Think of Yiren? (3)

She could not help but think of herself.

Although her husband is a Nascent Soul True Lord, head of the Sword Casting Manor, superior in conditions compared to Lu Changsheng before her.

Yet... after marrying her, he happened to not like women and only favored the companionship of men.

This resulted in her not only living in an empty marriage but also enduring many rumors and gossip.

Now seeing Lu Changsheng choosing not to deceive his sister and rather giving up on such shortcuts and Nascent Soul opportunities, Shen Baishuang felt many emotions in her heart....

If only... if only...

The anger in her heart gradually dissipated, and she softly said: ”Elder Xuanmu, please do not be angry. I absolutely did not mean that. I just thought about how you stood firmly on the side of our Goddess Palace when facing Si Guihua, proving yourself trustworthy. Furthermore, you and my younger sister are fond of each other, so I thought of facilitating a happy union.”

”Second Palace Master, I appreciate the kindness, but when it comes to matters of love, once two become Dao Companions, their future lies on the Great Dao together, supporting each other, sharing both difficulties and joys. If it’s tainted with too many ulterior motives, it loses its authenticity. I ask the Second Palace Master not to speak such words again.”

Lu Changsheng saw that Shen Baishuang’s expression was sincere, and his attitude softened. He cupped his hands and said.

After speaking, worried that the Second Palace Master would truly think him resolute towards the Dao, Lu Changsheng added: ”If the Third Palace Master does have feelings for me, I still hope that under the blessing of fate, our affections will align, and under the witness of heaven and earth, we will become Dao Companions.”

”Hmm...”

At this current moment, Shen Baishuang, influenced by Lu Changsheng’s words, felt her emotions waver and lightly nodded, then she said a few words and left.

”Hiss, did my words hurt this Second Palace Master?”

Seeing the graceful silhouette of the Second Palace Master leaving, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but ponder in his heart.

After all, according to rumors, the Second Palace Master did not have a good relationship with her husband, Yuanwei True Monarch.

Did what I just said about mutual affection, walking the Great Dao together, supporting each other in hardship, touch on the Second Palace Master’s sore spot?

”However, this matter is likely the intention of the Second Palace Master. The Great Palace Master and the Third Palace Master should not be aware...”

Lu Changsheng wasn’t clear about the Great Palace Master Shen Jianjia.

But having interacted with the Third Palace Master Shen Yiren for so long, he had some small understanding.

Gentle on the outside, strong on the inside.

Though willing to make sacrifices for the Goddess Palace, she wouldn’t go so far as to arrange a marriage just to lure him over.

Even if she agreed or had such thoughts, she would try to have more interactions with him rather than having Shen Baishuang do the persuading.

...

Shen Baishuang returned to her room, her mind replaying Lu Changsheng’s words like stabs of criticism, inexplicably making her feel irritable.

Not just about emotional deception.

Neither the mutual affection nor difficulties faced together and mutual support expected of Dao Companions was present for her.

Only... a deep sense of disgust and discomfort.

After a long time, her emotions settled and recalling the conversation with Lu Changsheng, she sensed something amiss.

Although this Elder Xuanmu appeared morally upright.

Her intentions seemed too straightforward?

Might he think she was testing him which led him to act accordingly?

As this thought emerged, Shen Baishuang felt it quite probable.

”No matter if his words were sincere, this Xuanmu Taoist is a child of great fortune and nature’s favorite!”

Subsequently, Shen Baishuang thought of the information she had gathered through indirect ways.

Though the truth of the words was questionable, the other party undoubtedly belonged to the great destiny people!

Besides Spiritual Root talent and foundational background for a Nascent Soul cultivator breakthrough, it also relied on the timing, location, and mysterious destiny!

After all, no one dares claim with a hundred percent certainty that they will successfully break through to the Nascent Soul.

One can only enhance grasp and the probability as much as possible.

Therefore, at such times, luck is especially important.

It can even be considered one of the probabilities of breaking through to the Nascent Soul.

Although fleeting and intangible, luck can actually be shared.

According to cultivators’ research, when multiple individuals with great fortune gather in one place or join a certain power, it’s possible to boost the mysterious destiny of that place.

This is one of the reasons why many powers are willing to invite Guest Elders and Honorary Guests.

Aside from being top-level battle strength and having a skill, often, High Rank cultivators have significant fortune, which could potentially elevate their own entity’s mysterious destiny.

Of course, things come with pros and cons.

Sometimes, Guest Elders also bring great calamities to their alliances.

”If he and my younger sister could be together, perhaps it may also slightly enhance her mysterious destiny.”

Though Shen Baishuang has confidence in her younger sister Shen Yiren breaking through to the Nascent Soul.

If fortune aids, the process of the shattered pill forming a Nascent Soul would be smoother, even enhancing the Nascent Soul quality!

But thinking of her younger sister’s temperament and this Elder Xuanmu’s attitude, she shook her head, deciding to let nature take its course.

...

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a year had passed.

Due to fluctuating ominous or favorable divinatory symbols, it wasn’t suitable to go out, so during this time, Lu Changsheng remained secluded on Rongyue Island for cultivation.

For a cultivator of his level, a year isn’t exactly short but definitely not long either.

He had only consumed one-tenth of the Xuan Huang Essence.

That day, he suddenly felt something and walked out of the Cave Mansion, gazing into the distance.

He saw above the Goddess Palace, the swirling of nature’s spiritual energy roared, causing spiritual energy from all directions to gather violently, rolling and surging, gradually affecting Rongyue Island.

”This is.... someone crossing into Nascent Soul!?”

Watching the commotion, Lu Changsheng paused in thought.

He hadn’t witnessed a Nascent Soul cultivator forming yet had seen the True Spirit Tribulation and Heavenly Tribulation of the Sea Splitting Mysterious Dragon Whale.

Soon after, a Nascent Soul cultivator came to Rongyue Island, indicating that Jingqing Zhenren is undergoing the Nascent Soul transformation, which might affect cultivation here, requesting Elder Xuanmu’s understanding.

Additionally, the Goddess Palace and even Penglai Island entered full alert, with no one allowed to exit or approach.

”Alright.”

In regards to such matters, Lu Changsheng expressed understanding.

The Nascent Soul Tribulation is critically important, and no unexpected incidents can be allowed.

When he, as an Honorary Elder, attempts the Nascent Soul, the Goddess Palace would similarly enter full lockdown mode, preventing any disturbances.

Hence such incidents are understandable, and everyone consents to comprehend.

Soon, Lu Changsheng remained on Rongyue Island, gazing far to observe the Nascent Soul Phenomenon above the Divine Maiden Peak, witnessing the breakthrough process.