Chapter 474: Three-Tier Spirit Pet, Farewell Meng Xiaochan!

“Golden-Winged Roc!?”

Lu Changsheng lifted an eyebrow.

In his early years, he had heard some information from Hong Lian and had come across the name of the Roc Clan.

It’s rumored that this clan is related to the legendary Phoenix and the Golden-Winged Great Roc.

To think that he had actually drawn such a legendary true spirit pet.

His mind stirred as he looked at the system space.

[Spirit Pet: Golden-Winged Roc]

[Grade: Low-Rank True Spirit]

[Description: A descendant of the Roc Clan and the Golden-Winged Great Roc, blessed by the heavens. Its body is powerful and can battle a Flood Dragon. Additionally, it possesses the fastest speed in the world! Currently in its growth phase with Third-Tier strength.]

“Third-Tier strength!”

Lu Changsheng was thrilled.

For him, the importance of a spirit pet’s bloodline was secondary; its battle capabilities were what mattered most.

If it were just a weak hatchling, it wouldn’t matter if it were a true spirit, high-rank, or top-level. To him, it would be useless.

After all, he had grown tired of nurturing several pets with Heaven-Tier bloodlines during past draws.

“Hmm?”

Nangong Mili saw Lu Changsheng suddenly spacing out as if deep in thought. Her beautiful phoenix eyes flashed with a dreamy sheen before turning into a rainbow and flying away.

These days, she had been worried that Lu Changsheng would take her daughter away, leaving her uneasy.

She decided to return early to give her daughter a heads-up, to prevent Lu Changsheng from abducting her.

“This woman.”

Seeing this, Lu Changsheng felt a bit helpless and considered suppressing her.

But thinking it over, keeping her suppressed until seeing the daughter didn’t seem right either.

“If that’s the case.”

Lu Changsheng’s mind stirred, seeming lost in thought.

Then, he sent a mental message to Nangong Mili: “Mili, if you really don’t want to follow me, you can go back first. I’ll come to the Five Poison Sect to find you later. If you reconsider, I’ll meet Yaoyao then.”

After saying this, he let Nangong Mili go.

“Huh? Did this scumbag have a change of heart?”

Nangong Mili was momentarily stunned, feeling a little confused.

Seeing Lu Changsheng suddenly become so understanding, no longer suppressing her, for some reason, she felt a bit lost.

She hesitated briefly but didn’t give it much thought before taking a purple jade cloth and flying toward the Five Poison Sect in the Jin Kingdom.

Lu Changsheng, of course, wasn’t really planning to wait until Nangong Mili reconsidered before visiting the Five Poison Sect.

Who knows what kind of trash talk she’d say about him to her daughter after returning.

His plan was simple: just get to the Five Poison Sect before Nangong Mili.

As for finding his daughter, he already had a general idea.

Years ago, he gave Meng Xiaochan a Communication Talisman. When he reached the Five Poison Sect, he could contact her directly.

Moreover, he had Nangong Mili’s blood and could use it combined with hers to track their daughter using the Blood-Tracking Talisman.

“Might as well test the speed of this Golden-Winged Roc.”

Lu Changsheng believed that his current Spiritual Energy state would allow him to reach the Five Poison Sect well before Nangong Mili.

It would be even easier with the speed of the Golden-Winged Roc, known as the fastest in the world.

“Extract!”

Immediately, a golden light shot up into the sky, accompanied by an overwhelming and terrifying might.

A Golden-Winged Roc of several tens of meters emerged, its entire body shining like it was forged from gold, emitting dazzling rays of light.

Its vertical pupils were icy-cold and sharp, like twin golden suns, exuding a domineering aura.

Its radiant wings spread across the sky. As it hovered in mid-air, a peerless sharpness filled the atmosphere, as if it could split the heavens and strike the nine heavens.

“Golden-Winged Roc. What a magnificent Golden-Winged Roc!”

Lu Changsheng was overjoyed, his emotions surging.

This Golden-Winged Roc was extraordinary!

It was more majestic and imposing than any demon king he had seen in the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range!

He had wanted a mount from the days when he started with the Iron Feather Eagle.

However, the system hadn’t been very cooperative, and he didn’t fancy regular Second-Tier spirit beasts.

Now seeing this Golden-Winged Roc, he knew this was the mount he deserved, the one he had been waiting for.

Riding this Golden-Winged Roc alone would be incredibly dignified.

Moreover, Lu Changsheng had another pleasant surprise.

The strength of this Golden-Winged Roc wasn’t just at the initial Third-Tier!

Instead, it was already at the late phase of the Third-Tier!

“With the bloodline of a Heaven-Tier demon king, its strength could rival High-Tier Golden Core-stage cultivators.”

“Being a true spirit bloodline, even if it’s just entered the late Third-Tier, its power is certainly invincible at the same level!”

“Does that mean beneath the Nascent Soul stage, I can walk unchallenged!?”

Lu Changsheng’s face was full of joy.

In the past, he had considered raising the Nine Abyss Mastiff until it became a demon king, then using it as a mount to soar.

That dream never came true.

Now, with this Golden-Winged Roc, at least half of his wish was fulfilled. He could experience the thrill of dominating with a powerful pet.

“Golden-Winged Roc, I’ll call you Golden-Winged Roc from now on.”

Lu Changsheng named the awe-inspiring Golden-Winged Roc.

“Yes, Master!”

The Golden-Winged Roc, a Third-Tier demon king, could speak.

Its voice was icy, like the deep reverberation of a golden bell, sharp and full of killing intent.

It wasn’t because it held any grudge against Lu Changsheng.

It’s just that avian beasts like the Golden-Winged Roc are naturally fierce, untamable by nature.

Without the system’s command, even a Nascent Soul True Lord would struggle to tame it. It would require countless time and effort.

“Golden-Winged Roc, can you shrink down a bit?”

Looking at Golden-Winged Roc, Lu Changsheng asked.

Its body was simply too large, spanning several tens of meters.

For riding, there was no need for such a big size; he wanted to see if it could become smaller.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t fit in his Spirit Pet Bag.

“Buzz!”

Golden-Winged Roc’s wings spread out like a vast canopy, and golden talismans covered its body. The glow flowed over it, and it began to shrink within moments.

Lu Changsheng wanted to see how small Golden-Winged Roc could get.

In the end, Golden-Winged Roc shrank to only a few feet in size before perching on his shoulder.

“Not bad.”

Lu Changsheng patted its feathers in satisfaction.

The Golden-Winged Roc’s feathers weren’t as smooth as those of most beasts.

Each feather was like a peerless sharp blade, radiating a sense of deadly sharpness.

If not for his Third-Tier Body Tempering, he wouldn’t dare touch them so easily.

It could be said that every part of this Third-Tier demon king was like a Magical Treasure, dangerous in every way.

“Golden-Winged Roc, let’s go. Show me your speed!”

Lu Changsheng didn’t toy with the golden bird for long and signaled for it to become his mount.

At once, golden talismans flowed over Golden-Winged Roc’s body, and it grew to several meters.

As soon as Lu Changsheng landed on its back, the radiant golden wings stretched out, transforming into a golden rainbow that shot forward, stirring up a fierce gale.

“Good, good, good!”

Lu Changsheng’s luxurious black gown fluttered wildly in the wind, his face beaming with joy.

Fast!

Incredibly fast!

The Golden-Winged Roc truly lived up to its reputation as the fastest in the world!

Even if he used the Starlight Disk at full speed, it would be far slower than the Golden-Winged Roc.

Only if he used the Nine Treasures Dao Bone at full speed could he barely keep up.

But the Nine Treasures Dao Bone couldn’t be used for prolonged periods, while this was Golden-Winged Roc’s normal speed!

“I wonder how this speed compares to a Nascent Soul True Lord.”

Lu Changsheng pondered.

He was almost certain that no Golden Core cultivators or even Third-Tier demon kings could match the Golden-Winged Roc’s speed.

Such entities might exist.

But they would certainly not be found in places like the Jiang or Jin Kingdoms.

“However, the Nascent Soul True Lord has already touched upon the laws of space and cannot be compared by speed alone.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head, having no intention of provoking a Nascent Soul True Lord with Golden-Winged Roc.

After all, he wasn’t one to seek out such risky thrills.

“Did this scumbag really change?”

Nangong Mili sat cross-legged on a purple jade cloth, still puzzled about why Lu Changsheng let her leave.

Part of her wanted to get away from him, but another part wanted him to chase after her.

“Hmmph, does this scumbag really think I can’t live without him, that I’ll just let myself be manipulated!?”

She mused for a while, believing Lu Changsheng was using a tactic to play hard to get.

Though she indeed felt a bit uncertain now.

But Nangong Mili was not one to submit easily.

“Something’s wrong!”

Suddenly, she sensed a terrifying and overwhelming force approaching her, causing her to pale and conceal her aura, descending her figure.

Next, she saw high above, a golden roc spreading its wings, flying towards Jin Kingdom, stirring a gale that could blow away a False Core cultivator.

“Ssshhh!”

The roc shot through the sky like a streak of blazing gold, ripping through the air and carving a golden river of light, with overwhelming momentum.

“Who is this, using such a demon king as a mount!?”

Nangong Mili’s bewitchingly beautiful face was filled with shock as she watched the Golden-Winged Roc across the sky.

The Gu insects on her body buzzed in alarm, warning her of the great danger posed by this fierce bird.

A single misstep would cost her life.

“That person… Did they look a bit like that scumbag?”

Nangong Mili furrowed her delicate brows.

Just now, she had caught a glimpse of a figure atop the golden roc.

Although it was a fleeting glance and not very clear.

It seemed to resemble Lu Changsheng.

“To use such a demon king as a mount, even if it’s not a Nascent Soul True Lord, it’d have to be a peak Golden Core cultivator.”

“I must be thinking too much about that scumbag, that’s why I made a mistake.”

Nangong Mili quickly shook her head, dismissing the thought.

After all, no matter how capable Lu Changsheng was, could he possibly have a spirit beast so extraordinary as a mount?

If he did, why didn’t he use it earlier when he was always flying around like a pauper?

“But it’s clear that it’s heading towards Jin Kingdom. Could it be something significant happened there to attract such a powerful existence?”

Nangong Mili narrowed her beautiful eyes, a crystalline glow sparkling within them while she pondered.

She didn’t dwell on it much and continued flying towards Jin Kingdom on her jade cloth.

Her top priority now was to get back quickly and retrieve her daughter from the Market, bringing her back to the sect.

She had never imagined that Lu Changsheng would fight her for custody of their daughter, so she had neglected education in that regard.

Even when her daughter innocently asked about her father, she simply said there wasn’t one, that he had died long ago.

Lu Changsheng stood on the Golden-Winged Roc, feeling a sense of unparalleled excitement. The speed felt like he was racing in a car with adrenaline pumping.

However, there’s both good and bad.

Riding this Golden-Winged Roc meant no more blind robbers would appear, reducing his opportunities to make some extra cash.

Moments later, Lu Changsheng directed the Golden-Winged Roc into the Nine Heavens Gale Layer.ale.

Otherwise, with his current situation, it was too showy.

If he entered Jin Kingdom like this, it could invite unnecessary trouble.

A month later.

“So this is the Five Poison Sect.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the mysterious, eerie mountain range before him, enshrouded in purple-black clouds.

He took out a Communication Talisman from his Storage Ring and activated it.

“Hmm, she’s not here?”

Lu Changsheng’s heart sank slightly.

The worst-case scenario he feared had come true: Meng Xiaochan wasn’t at the Five Poison Sect, possibly away on a mission.

If his daughter Nangong Yaoyao was there but without Meng Xiaochan’s guidance, it would be troublesome to meet his daughter.

After all, the Five Poison Sect was a Nascent Soul-level power. There was no way he could sneak in.

That was why he had initially intended to bring Nangong Mili along.

“Hopefully, Yaoyao isn’t at the Five Poison Sect either.”

A Blood-Tracking Talisman appeared in Lu Changsheng’s hand.

He then smeared the blood of himself and Nangong Mili onto it.

Moments later, he made a hand seal, and the Blood-Tracking Talisman burned, turning into a blood-red snake that slithered in another direction, leading the way.

“Seems like my luck isn’t bad.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and followed the snake’s direction.

A few days later.

“Immortal Spider Market.”

Lu Changsheng stopped at the Market entrance, reading the name.

From the name, he guessed that this Market belonged to Nangong Mili, who had placed their daughter here for training.

He paid ten Spirit Stones as an entrance fee and entered the Market.

After entering, he didn’t immediately seek out his daughter Nangong Yaoyao.

Part of him was unsure how to approach meeting his daughter.

The other part wanted to gather some information first, to understand his daughter’s situation and interests.

He entered a shop that sold intelligence and asked if they had any information on Nangong Yaoyao.

“Nangong Yaoyao!?”

The shopkeeper’s pupils contracted when he heard this, revealing a trace of fear.

He subtly asked Lu Changsheng to wait for a moment.

Lu Changsheng, whose Divine Sense was on par with a peak Golden Core cultivator, keenly noticed that the shopkeeper had entered the backroom and activated a Communication Talisman.

“Hehe.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly, shaking his head.

He guessed that someone had likely inquired about Nangong Yaoyao, and they were notifying the cultivators in the Market.

This was standard business practice in such Markets.

For example, if someone inquired about information on Bihu Mountain, Qingzhu Mountain, or Hundred Bird Lake in Hongye Valley Marketplace, such incidents were also recorded.

Lu Changsheng paid it no mind and continued sipping his tea, waiting calmly.

Soon, the shopkeeper delivered a Jade Slip with information on Nangong Yaoyao.

“No doubt, she’s my daughter!”

Lu Changsheng smiled as he read the Jade Slip. Nangong Yaoyao, who had a veil covering her face, still couldn’t conceal her stunning beauty.

The intelligence information had clearly been edited.

It only contained basic details about Nangong Yaoyao, with no in-depth information.

Even her cultivation level was incorrectly recorded.

“But Meng Xiaochan is also in this Market?”

Lu Changsheng found a useful piece of information.

Earlier, he had wondered if Meng Xiaochan might also be here.

Now, seeing that Nangong Yaoyao and Meng Xiaochan were stationed together according to the Jade Slip, he immediately threw a mid-Tier Spirit Stone and left the shop, heading for a tavern to activate Meng Xiaochan’s Communication Talisman.

Since Meng Xiaochan was here, it would be easier for him to meet his daughter.

He could also learn about his daughter’s life over the years through her.

In a luxurious palace within the Immortal Spider Market.

A stunningly beautiful woman, around eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a purple dress, was sitting cross-legged. Beside her was a five-colored spider.

In the four corners of the Great Hall, a spirit snake, jade toad, centipede, and poisonous scorpion were coiled, each exuding a faint, lethal poison.

“Hmm?”

At that moment, the woman opened her beautiful eyes, her pupils shimmering with a crystalline purple glow, adding a dreamy, otherworldly beauty to her exquisite face.

A Brocade Box appeared in her hand, which she carefully opened.

Inside were several talismans.

These were talismans given to her by Lu Changsheng in the past.

Aside from those she used back then, she had treasured the rest after returning to Jin Kingdom, reluctant to use them.

“This is Lu Lang’s Communication Talisman. Lu Lang has come to the Immortal Spider Market.”

Seeing the Communication Talisman glowing red, Meng Xiaochan’s face lit up with surprise, joy, and excitement as she looked outside.

It was as if she could see a handsome young man, looking at her with a smile.

“But why would Lu Lang come to Immortal Spider Market? Could it be that Master brought Lu Lang here?”

The next moment, her heart skipped a beat, suspecting that her Master had gone to Jiang Kingdom and brought Lu Changsheng back.

Otherwise, why else would he appear in the Immortal Spider Market?

She lightly bit her lip, quickly adjusted her appearance, checked her face in the mirror, and then hurriedly walked out of the Great Hall, heading toward the Communication Talisman’s location.

“Greetings, Market Master!”

“Greetings, Senior Sister Meng! Greetings, Martial Uncle!”

Along the way, other cultivators saw Meng Xiaochan and quickly saluted her.

Compared to righteous sects, demonic sects were even stricter about hierarchy.

Low-level cultivators paid great respect to higher-level ones, and etiquette was heavily emphasized among fellow disciples.

Moreover, over the years, as the Five Poison Sect’s Spider Envoy and a disciple of Nangong Mili, Meng Xiaochan had gained a fearsome reputation, earning their respect and awe.

“Mm.”

Meng Xiaochan had no time to care about these people as she walked quickly towards the Communication Talisman’s location.

As she got closer, her heart pounded faster and faster as her excitement grew.

Soon, she found herself in a tavern, where she saw a scholarly, handsome middle-aged man in a black robe.

Although he didn’t look like Lu Changsheng, the bond formed by the Locking Emotion Gu allowed her to instinctively know that this was Lu Changsheng!

“Xiaochan.”

When Lu Changsheng saw the woman who had notably changed in appearance and temperament, he stood up and softly called her name.

“Lu Lang!”

Upon hearing the gentle call, Meng Xiaochan could no longer suppress the longing in her heart.

Years of yearning and love surged like a tide, moving her to tears as she rushed into Lu Changsheng’s arms.

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

“Hiss!”

Cultivators who recognized Meng Xiaochan gasped in shock, as if they had seen a ghost, wanting to know who Lu Changsheng was.

How could anyone make Meng Xiaochan show such emotions?

They all knew that this Market master was not only a peerless beauty but also the disciple of Nangong Mili, the Spider Envoy of the Five Poison Sect, with a fearsome reputation.

Yet here she was, addressing a man as ‘Lu Lang,’ her voice full of deep longing and tenderness.

But seeing the two embracing, none dared to speak up, signaling others not to disturb the scene and risk offending Meng Xiaochan.

“Xiaochan, it’s been a long time.”

Lu Changsheng held Meng Xiaochan, feeling her deep longing for him, and felt a tinge of guilt in his heart.

Truthfully, Lu Changsheng didn’t have many feelings for Meng Xiaochan.

But the Locking Emotion Gu made her love him deeply, always thinking of him.

While Meng Xiaochan had brought the Locking Emotion Gu upon herself back then.

So many years had passed that Lu Changsheng had long let it go.

Moreover, even a woman who had always loved him would soften his heart.

And although Ancestor Lu was a lover of beauty, he disdained using measures like the Locking Emotion Gu.

“Lu Lang, why did you come to Immortal Spider Market?”

After a while, Meng Xiaochan returned to her senses, her cheeks flushed, like a girl in love, gently asking Lu Changsheng.

“Let’s find a more private place to talk.”

Noticing the crowd around them, Lu Changsheng suggested.

“Okay, okay.”

Meng Xiaochan quickly agreed, her beautiful eyes still reluctant to leave Lu Changsheng as she led him away.