Chapter 475: Nangong Yaoyao: A Man is Actually Training in Seduction Arts!

Meng Xiaochan led Lu Changsheng to a side hall at Heavenly Spider Peak.

“Xiaochan, how have you been these past years?”

After sitting down, Lu Changsheng asked with concern.

He had previously asked Nangong Mili about Meng Xiaochan and her daughter, Nangong Yaoyao.

But the other party didn’t want to say much, barely answering him.

Even though he knew Meng Xiaochan was doing well, it made sense to ask now that they met again.

“Master treats me very well.”

Meng Xiaochan’s jade-like hand gleamed as she poured tea for Lu Changsheng while recounting her general situation.

When she returned that year, her master knew about the Locking Emotion Gu, but didn’t blame her and still saw her as a daughter.

The only new thing was that she had gained a junior sister, whom she had to take care of.

When mentioning this junior sister, Meng Xiaochan hesitated, wanting to tell Lu Changsheng that this was his daughter.

But her master didn’t want her to disclose it to anyone.

If Lu Changsheng found out, it might anger her master, possibly even leading to killing intent towards him.

Additionally, Nangong Yaoyao had once subtly probed her about her father’s identity.

If Lu Changsheng suddenly appeared, it might greatly disrupt Nangong Yaoyao’s life.

“Junior sister.”

Lu Changsheng immediately knew she was talking about Nangong Yaoyao.

After a brief pause, he asked, “How is Yaoyao?”

“Hmm!?”

Meng Xiaochan was surprised, asking, “Lu Lang, you know about Yaoyao?”

“Yes.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, admitting openly, “I came all the way to the Jin Kingdom partly to see you, and also to see Yaoyao.”

Hearing that Lu Changsheng came wanting to see her, Meng Xiaochan felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.

Just as she was about to continue speaking, a crisp and pleasant voice suddenly sounded from outside.

“Sister Xiaochan!”

A graceful maiden, her face covered with a purple veil, floated in.

She wore a beautifully-made, elegant purple gown. Her silky black hair was lightly tied up, cascading like a waterfall, giving her a fresh and refined beauty.

Though her exquisite and beautiful face was half-covered with the purple veil, revealing only star-like eyes, this didn’t diminish her peerless charm; it even added a touch of mysterious allure.

“Buzz!”

Seeing this young woman, Lu Changsheng felt a mystical sense of bloodline connection.

It felt as if something inexplicable bound them together.

He knew that she was his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao!

Thinking about how he had never met or cared for her since she was born, he felt waves of guilt, shame, and heartache.

With a slight shift in his Spiritual Energy, he restrained his aura further to prevent Nangong Yaoyao from sensing their blood connection.

It had been decades since they last saw each other; he didn’t know how this daughter felt about her never-before-seen father.

Was it anticipation, disgust, or hatred?

So, it was better to approach her slowly and disclose the truth depending on the situation.

“Hey, Sister Xiaochan, is this your friend?”

Nangong Yaoyao looked at Lu Changsheng, sizing him up before speaking.

Her sudden arrival was no coincidence.

She had just received a report that Sister Xiaochan was holding a man and addressing him as Lu Lang, arousing her curiosity.

But for some reason, seeing this elegant and refined middle-aged man smile gently at her, she felt a strange sense of closeness.

However, this inexplicable closeness only made Nangong Yaoyao instinctively wary of Lu Changsheng.

“Why do I feel close to him? Some sort of seduction technique?”

The young woman knew her own nature well.

Aside from her mother and Sister Xiaochan, everyone else was an outsider.

There was no way she would feel close to a stranger she met for the first time!

Through her technique and Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body’s instincts, she picked up traces of a seductive aura from Lu Changsheng.

“Hmph, a grown man actually practicing seduction techniques!”

Though Nangong Yaoyao didn’t outright reject men practicing seduction techniques,

The fact that his actions carried traces of seduction made her wary—he definitely wasn’t a good person!

Maybe Sister Xiaochan was being influenced by this man!

At this moment, Nangong Yaoyao had already labeled Lu Changsheng as a bad person.

Lu Changsheng wasn’t aware that he had left a bad first impression on his daughter.

The effects of the Immortal Grace Technique, Peach Blossom Gu, and Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body had already perfectly integrated into his every move.

Unless he used the Nine Treasures Dao Bone to completely seal them and disguised himself with a magical treasure, he couldn’t fully conceal his charm.

“Xiaochan.”

He sent a voice transmission to Meng Xiaochan, suggesting that she should let Nangong Yaoyao stay and chat, but without revealing his identity.

“Alright, this is my friend. Yaoyao, you can call him Senior Lu.”

After a slight hesitation, Meng Xiaochan stepped forward, held Nangong Yaoyao’s arm, and sat down beside her.

“Yaoyao greets Senior Lu.”

Though Nangong Yaoyao’s first impression of Senior Lu wasn’t great, she still blinked charmingly and smiled sweetly, leaving a good impression.

“Miss Yaoyao.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly in acknowledgement, feeling a bit at a loss as to what to say next.

After all, they were father and daughter who had never met before, and their lives were completely different. Even finding a topic to discuss was difficult.

Fortunately, Meng Xiaochan was there.

She chimed in, giving Nangong Yaoyao a brief introduction to Lu Changsheng, indicating he was an old friend who had come to the Immortal Spider Market to visit her.

“So, Senior Lu is someone Sister Xiaochan met in the Jiang Kingdom? Are you also a Jiang Kingdom cultivator?”

Nangong Yaoyao’s starry eyes twinkled with curiosity, giving her a lively, innocent appearance that made her seem approachable, fostering a sense of closeness.

“You could say so.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile, noticing the young woman’s actions carried a hint of seductive charm.

“What do you mean by ‘you could say so’?”

The young woman’s tender lips curved slightly, her tone carrying a hint of teasing.

“I used to be. But as cultivators, we consider the four seas our home, so it’s hard to say which kingdom I belong to.”

Lu Changsheng could see that this girl was testing him, so he smiled calmly and responded.

“So, Senior Lu is a wanderer who has traveled many places. Besides the Jiang Kingdom and Jin Kingdom, where else have you been?”

Nangong Yaoyao, like a curious young girl fascinated by everything, let her radiant eyes sparkle with admiration that could make one’s head spin.

Even though Lu Changsheng knew the girl’s actions were imbued with seductive intent, her gaze still gave him a great sense of satisfaction.

“I’ve traveled to the Jiang Kingdom, Yue Kingdom, Liang Kingdom, and Yuan Kingdom.”

Lu Changsheng started confidently spouting nonsense.

Since he hadn’t been to those places, it wasn’t likely Nangong Yaoyao had either.

Given his knowledge and experience, fooling this young girl wasn’t difficult.

The three of them chatted and laughed, with Nangong Yaoyao asking questions and Lu Changsheng answering, occasionally supplemented by Meng Xiaochan.

Throughout the conversation, Yaoyao seemed full of curiosity, but she was actually probing for information about Lu Changsheng.

If Lu Changsheng didn’t have a Golden Core cultivation base, a clear mind, and enough experience, he might have been led around by his daughter.

“If it were someone her age, wouldn’t my daughter have them wrapped around her finger like a dog?”

Lu Changsheng mused, uncertain about how to assess his daughter.

She was smart, mischievous, skilled at disguising herself, and knew how to use her strengths.

But thinking about how she behaved so charmingly with everyone, Lu Changsheng suddenly felt a bit displeased.

“Senior Lu, Sister Xiaochan, I have some business at the Market. I’ll return later to chat.”

After half an hour, Nangong Yaoyao got up to leave.

By now, she had realized that Lu Changsheng was as tight-lipped as a drum, and with Sister Xiaochan covering for him, gathering information would be difficult.

It would be better to pause the conversation, investigate further, and later find out more about Meng Xiaochan and Lu Changsheng’s relationship to warn her.

“Meeting you has been a pleasure, little friend. Although I have no gift for you, here’s a token of my appreciation.”

Lu Changsheng took out three Third-Tier Talismans from his Storage Ring and handed them to Nangong Yaoyao.

He had prepared a gift, the Heavenly Fragrance Gu, for his daughter on this trip.

But since this was their first meeting, he couldn’t give her such a valuable gift.

Even a fool would realize something was up.

“This is… Third-Tier Talismans!”

Nangong Yaoyao was slightly surprised as she looked at the talismans before her.

Although she had a Golden Core mother and was not lacking in pills or talismans, possessing Top-Tier Spirit Tools,

Third-Tier Talismans were still very precious to her.

“I happen to be a Talisman Master and make some in my spare time, so you can keep these.”

Lu Changsheng, looking refined and elegant, smiled as he spoke.

“Yaoyao thanks Senior Lu.”

Nangong Yaoyao hesitated before smiling and accepting the talismans, then expressed her thanks and left.

“Phew!”

Watching Nangong Yaoyao leave, Lu Changsheng suddenly let out a long breath.

He genuinely felt tense when facing his daughter earlier.

During the conversation, he had wanted to ask her how she felt about her father, her future plans, and her views on the righteous and demonic paths, but he hesitated, fearing to alarm her, and didn’t speak up.

“Lu Lang, Yaoyao was likely worried about me, that’s why she came over.”

Meng Xiaochan also breathed a sigh of relief and said to Lu Changsheng.

She had been worried the father and daughter might slip up while talking, forcing them to reveal their relationship.

Not because she feared them reuniting.

Part of her was unsure how Nangong Yaoyao would react to Lu Changsheng.

Additionally, she worried that if her master found out they had reconnected, he might develop killing intent towards Lu Changsheng.

“It’s all good.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled softly.

He had once feared his daughter might be bullied in the Five Poison Sect.

Seeing her now, he was convinced few could bully her.

And with Nangong Mili around, no high-level cultivators would dare bully her either.

“Xiaochan, tell me more about Yaoyao.”

Lu Changsheng squeezed Meng Xiaochan’s delicate hand, then took out some Spirit Eye Spring water from his Storage Ring to brew some Spirit Tea, and asked.

He had wanted to ask about Nangong Yaoyao earlier, but since she had shown up, his understanding of his daughter remained limited.

“Yaoyao has been clever and well-behaved since childhood. She learns everything quickly.”

Meng Xiaochan nodded gently, telling Lu Changsheng about Nangong Yaoyao’s temperament, likes, dislikes, and some childhood stories.

Meanwhile,

At the Market management center.

“Lu Wuming, Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment.”

Nangong Yaoyao gazed at a name on the Market’s registration book, deep in thought.

She then used a Jade Scroll to track the movements of the person who registered the identity Jade Token.

When she saw that Lu Changsheng had visited an intelligence shop after entering the Market, her starry eyes narrowed slightly.

Moments later, Nangong Yaoyao arrived at the intelligence shop, asking what Lu Changsheng had bought.

“He purchased information about me?”

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yaoyao was both surprised and confused.

She hadn’t expected that the first thing he would do upon arriving at the Market was to gather information on her.

“Who is he really?”

Nangong Yaoyao thought back to the mysterious sense of connection she felt when meeting Lu Changsheng.

His gentle smile, soft-spoken demeanor, and infinite patience were like that of a deeply considerate elder, with thoughtful and discerning eyes.

But when she recalled his relationship with Sister Xiaochan, she shook her head.

“Lu Wuming…”

After a while, Nangong Yaoyao’s bright eyes sparkled, muttering the name to herself.

If before she was curious due to Meng Xiaochan’s connection to him, now,

She was genuinely curious about Lu Changsheng’s identity and purpose for visiting the Immortal Spider Market.

The next day,

Lu Changsheng was pondering how to approach Nangong Yaoyao.

But after much thought, he couldn’t find a good reason; it was too abrupt.

So he decided to take Meng Xiaochan to explore the Immortal Spider Market and experience its local customs.

Throughout his journey to the Jin Kingdom, he had been traveling non-stop and had yet to experience the area.

Walking down the street, aside from most cultivators exuding an off-putting aura—some filled with killing intent, others with evil or bloody energy—everything else was quite similar to the Jiang Kingdom.

Which made sense as Jin Kingdom is associated with the demonic cultivation world, with most practicing demonic techniques.

However, practicing demonic techniques doesn’t mean all of them are murderers or mentally unsound.

During this time, Meng Xiaochan also introduced some differences between the two kingdoms to Lu Changsheng.

“In the Jin Kingdom, no techniques are banned; both demonic and righteous techniques are available.”

“But more people practice demonic techniques here. Partly due to the environment, and partly because demonic techniques advance more quickly, making them more suitable for rogue cultivators.”

Meng Xiaochan, dressed in a purple robe, looked stunningly beautiful, almost dreamlike, mesmerising all who gazed at her.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, knowing that compared to righteous techniques, demonic techniques generally allowed for quicker advancement.

However, breaking through to a higher realm would be significantly harder.

And forming a perfect Dao Foundation or High-Tier Golden Core with demonic techniques is several levels more challenging than with righteous techniques.

But that didn’t matter to rogue cultivators.

“However, not all demonic techniques can be practiced freely in the Jin Kingdom; many are still forbidden.”

Meng Xiaochan continued, saying that techniques involving killing to enhance power were banned, even in the Jin Kingdom.

After all, to demonic forces, both mortals and cultivators are resources. They wouldn’t allow mass killing.

If a force committed such acts within its own territory, other forces might turn a blind eye.

But aside from rogue cultivators, few practiced these techniques.

Typically, heart demons and tribulations only occur when breaking through to Golden Core or Nascent Soul.

But cultivating such techniques might trigger these at the Foundation Establishment stage.

So, cultivating such techniques made reaching Golden Core nearly impossible.

Only desperate rogue cultivators would resort to these techniques.

“Such techniques are usually deliberately spread by certain forces, right?”

Lu Changsheng remarked casually.

In the Jiang Kingdom, advanced techniques were monopolized by the Four Great Immortal Sects and family forces, and he didn’t believe that the Jin Kingdom didn’t do similar things.

“Indeed. The Heaven Corpse Sect often releases such techniques. Those who practice them end up being killed and made into corpses by them.”

Meng Xiaochan nodded.

“Heh.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head with a smile.

“Sister Xiaochan.”

At that moment, a young woman in a purple dress floated in, then looked at Lu Changsheng and exclaimed, “Senior Lu, you’re here too.”

“Sister Xiaochan, something needs your attention in the Market. Senior Lu, let me show you around.”

The young woman was still veiled, wearing a stunning purple gown. Many cultivators in the Market gazed at her with respect, admiration, and even love, but didn’t dare linger, fearing to disrespect her.

Of course, this was also because a lecherous cultivator once stared at her and had his eyes gouged out and thrown out of the Market.

“Hmm?”

When Meng Xiaochan heard this, she looked at the innocent-looking girl before her, feeling a pang of unease, suspecting that Yaoyao might have realized something.

After all, the girl had been clever and mischievous since childhood. Now, with the sudden appearance of Lu Changsheng, it was only natural for her to become suspicious.

“Xiaochan, you should go. I’ll chat with Yaoyao.”

Lu Changsheng sent a voice transmission to Meng Xiaochan.

“Lu Lang, Yaoyao might have figured out your identity. Be careful. I’m not sure how she feels about you.”

Meng Xiaochan replied via transmission before nodding to Nangong Yaoyao and flying towards Heavenly Spider Peak.

“Well then, I’ll let Miss Yaoyao take the lead.”

Lu Changsheng smiled at the young woman before him.

He could easily tell she was up to something.

In fact, he believed that this so-called coincidence was actually her creation.

But since she wanted to talk, he didn’t mind the conversation.

“What would Senior Lu like to see?”

The young woman’s starry eyes blinked, bright like the most dazzling stars in the night sky.

“I’ll follow your lead; let’s just stroll around.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled.

The two walked down the street.

“How long will Senior Lu be staying at the Immortal Spider Market?”

Nangong Yaoyao asked casually.

“I might stay for a while, but I’m not sure yet.”

Lu Changsheng replied.

“Will Senior Lu invite Sister Xiaochan to leave with you when the time comes?”

The young woman glanced at Lu Changsheng, asking.

“That depends on Xiaochan’s wishes.”

Lu Changsheng said casually, then turned to her and asked, “Miss Yaoyao, have you been practicing seduction techniques?”

“Indeed, I’ve dabbled in such techniques, but I don’t intentionally try to seduce Senior Lu.”

Nangong Yaoyao’s bright eyes glistened with moisture, seemingly aggrieved.

She thought to herself that his skills were extraordinary for him to notice the subtle seductive aura.

After all, with her Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body, her seduction was seamless.

She tilted her head, smiling cutely as she looked at Lu Changsheng and asked, “It seems like Senior Lu has also practiced seduction techniques?”

“???”

Lu Changsheng was momentarily stunned.

But considering his situation, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say he had practiced such techniques.

“I researched them a bit in the past.”

He smiled, not bothering to explain further.

“It’s quite rare for men to practice seduction techniques.”

The young woman’s soft lips curled into a mischievous smile as she spoke sweetly.

“Haha, I just happened upon such a technique and studied it for a while.”

Lu Changsheng laughed and said, “If Miss Yaoyao is interested, we can always exchange ideas and discuss them.”

As they talked, the two found a restaurant to sit in.

Nangong Yaoyao took the initiative to brew tea for Lu Changsheng, but he raised his hand to stop her, signaling that he would do it himself.

With a light flick of his fingers, he took out his usual tea set from his Storage Ring and expertly brewed the tea.

“This is a tea I obtained while traveling in the Wu Kingdom. Miss Yaoyao, please have a taste.”

Lu Changsheng smiled.

This tea was actually something he got from Bai Feng Immortal, a Third-Tier tea.

As for the water, it came from his Spirit Eye Spring at home.

Offering such tea served two purposes: one, to back up the nonsense he had spouted yesterday.

And two, to instinctively share something nice with his daughter.

“This tea is really good.”

The young woman took a small sip, her eyes gleaming with delight.

“If Miss Yaoyao likes it, I have some more. Think of it as a small token for being my guide.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and handed the remaining small jar of tea leaves to her.