Chapter 476: How Dare You Lay a Hand on My Daughter Right in Front of Me!

“No, I can’t. It’s too valuable. Mom says I shouldn’t accept things from strangers.”

Nangong Yaoyao, with her cute and obedient expression, repeatedly declined.

“It’s no trouble. These tea leaves aren’t worth much anyway. Besides, Xiaochan is busy, and we might need your help, Yaoyao.”

Lu Changsheng smiled gently, his gaze soft.

“Then, thank you, Senior Lu.”

Nangong Yaoyao hesitated twice, then cheerfully accepted.

The two continued to chat while enjoying their tea.

They talked about Charm Techniques and other techniques related to cultivation.

Although Lu Changsheng hadn’t cultivated Charm Techniques, with his current understanding of techniques, instructing a Foundation Establishment girl was incredibly simple.

Even though her mother, a Golden Core cultivator, had exposed her to high-level concepts, compared to Lu Changsheng, she was still several levels below.

During this process, Lu Changsheng transitioned from discussing basic charm techniques and enchantment to delving into the topic of emotions and desires, how to influence others’ hearts.

“Desires arise from the heart, and the boundary between immortality and demons is a fine line. I happen to have a technique called the ‘Six Desires Demon Heart Manual.’”

“If you’re interested, Miss Yaoyao, you could study it a bit.”

Lu Changsheng voiced out as he took out a Jade Slip containing the technique from his Storage Ring.

This technique was highly advanced, but it was extremely dangerous to practice. That’s why it wasn’t kept in his family’s library.

However, this clever and uniquely talented girl might be able to give it a try.

Given her situation, if she mastered this technique, it would greatly enhance her combat power and charm techniques.

“Ah, isn’t this too precious?”

Nangong Yaoyao blinked her pretty eyes, her expression innocent and adorable.

“It’s nothing. I have a great rapport with you, so there’s no need to be polite.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled and handed over the Jade Slip.

He then explained some crucial points, emphasizing that if she had any questions or doubts, she could come directly to him.

“Thank you, Senior Lu.”

Nangong Yaoyao’s face lit up with joy and she said this with a smile.

“Goodbye, Senior Lu.”

The innocent-looking girl waved her hand at Lu Changsheng and gracefully left.

“It seems this daughter of mine has already guessed my identity.”

Lu Changsheng narrowed his eyes as he watched Nangong Yaoyao’s departing figure, murmuring to himself.

He had previously reviewed information regarding his daughter and had a general understanding of her through Meng Xiaochan. He knew she wasn’t as innocent as she appeared.

But today, during their interaction, she acted like a totally innocent and naive little girl in front of him, clearly trying to lower his guard and learn more about him.

“Is this a test?”

Lu Changsheng rubbed his chin and then shook his head with a faint smile.

With nothing better to do now, he didn’t mind playing along with his daughter for a bit.

“Xiaochan Sister!”

Instead of returning to her residence, Nangong Yaoyao went ahead of Lu Changsheng to find Meng Xiaochan.

“Yaoyao, how was your talk with Senior Lu?”

Meng Xiaochan looked at the girl in the purple dress with affection.

“Sister Xiaochan, is that Senior Lu my dad?”

Nangong Yaoyao clung to Meng Xiaochan’s arm, tilting her head as she asked.

Her face was full of smiles, but her expression remained calm, as if she were talking about something very ordinary.

“Boom!”

Meng Xiaochan’s heart skipped a beat as she realized that Yaoyao had indeed guessed Lu Lang’s identity.

She not only had a stunningly beautiful appearance that could charm the hearts of men, but she also had a pair of eyes that could see through people’s souls.

When she first met Lu Changsheng, she likely had her suspicions, but after today, those suspicions were almost completely confirmed.

“So Yaoyao knows now.”

The young girl, seemingly fearing that Meng Xiaochan might feel uncomfortable, didn’t press her for an answer. Instead, she laughed and changed the topic.

Then she cuddled up next to Meng Xiaochan, sweetly saying, “Sister Xiaochan, what kind of person is this Senior Lu?”

“Well…”

The image of Lu Changsheng in Meng Xiaochan’s mind had been perfected countless times, but when it came to describing him to Nangong Yaoyao, she was momentarily at a loss for words.

However, seeing the girl’s innocent smile, she slowly began to describe her version of Lu Changsheng.

“Daoist Lu is not only handsome but also extraordinarily talented and knowledgeable. He excels in many fields beyond just cultivation; he can calmly deal with and solve any dangerous situation.”

“He has a broad mind, treats everyone with humility, comprehends all things, is observant, philanthropic, responsible, and is like a perfect gentleman. He dreams big and has a warm and gentle heart as well.”

Hearing Meng Xiaochan’s words, Nangong Yaoyao was a bit bewildered.

She wondered, has Sister Xiaochan been enchanted? Is there really someone this perfect?

But knowing that Meng Xiaochan never lies to her, Yaoyao found this unbelievable praise to be somewhat believable.

On one hand, based on her conversation today, she could tell that Senior Lu’s knowledge far exceeded that of your average Foundation Establishment cultivator.

His insights into cultivation were on par with her mother’s, or perhaps even superior.

On the other hand, she knew her mother’s personality very well.

She couldn’t figure out what kind of man could win her mother’s heart and lead to her birth.

For years, she thought there was some deep-seated conflict or hatred between her mother and her father, which was why her mother claimed she had no father.

But if such a flawless man had won her mother’s love, it kind of made sense?

Once Meng Xiaochan had spoken enough, she turned to the girl in the purple dress and asked, “Yaoyao, how did your talk with Senior Lu go?”

“It went great! Senior Lu not only gave me a canister of tea leaves, but he also gave me a technique.”

Nangong Yaoyao cheerfully shared what had happened today with Meng Xiaochan.

Although she didn’t directly reveal the relationship between the two, she was always open with Meng Xiaochan.

The two, like sisters, chatted and laughed together.

“Sister Xiaochan, this has to stay between us, okay?~”

Once they had talked enough, Nangong Yaoyao blinked at Meng Xiaochan, making her promise.

“Of course.”

Meng Xiaochan affectionately stroked the girl’s silky hair, full of love.

That night.

“Lu Lang, Yaoyao has confirmed your identity, but she hasn’t acknowledged it yet. I think she wants to learn more about you first.”

Meng Xiaochan, dressed in a purple dress, rested her delicate figure in Lu Changsheng’s arms as she spoke softly.

“Hmm, let her be.”

Lu Changsheng chuckled lightly.

Since his daughter wanted to get to know him better first, he didn’t mind. It would just give him more time to win her over.

After all, with Nangong Mili still a month or two away from returning, there was no hurry.

“When Yaoyao was younger, she often asked about her father, but Master never answered, so she eventually stopped asking.”

Meng Xiaochan continued, sharing stories from Nangong Yaoyao’s childhood.

Yaoyao’s early years were especially protected by Nangong Mili, making her truly innocent.

However, Nangong Mili knew well that someone with too pure and innocent a nature would not fare well in a place like the Jin Kingdom or the Five Poison Sect.

So, as Yaoyao grew older, she gradually began showing her the dangers of the world.

“Hmm.”

As Lu Changsheng listened to these stories, he not only gained a deeper understanding of Nangong Yaoyao but also found his view of Nangong Mili changing.

Though she was a demonic cultivator, as a mother, she was clearly very competent.

It made sense, considering she chose to have Yaoyao, and the reason she was so nervous when she heard he was coming to visit Yaoyao.

In the days that followed, Nangong Yaoyao would often come to find Lu Changsheng for conversations.

Besides inquiring about the Six Desires Demon Heart Manual, she also asked about other aspects of cultivation or related matters.

In response, Lu Changsheng patiently answered all her questions.

He even demonstrated his skills in pill refining, Equipment Refining, talisman making, puppetry, music, spirit cooking, brewing, and more.

Whenever he demonstrated a new skill, Nangong Yaoyao would gaze at him in awe, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

It was during these moments that Lu Changsheng realized he needed to expand his skillset.

If only he knew about poison crafting, he could impress his daughter even more.

“Lu Lang, when do you plan on revealing the truth to Yaoyao?”

One night, Meng Xiaochan softly asked Lu Changsheng.

She could tell that the father and daughter had been getting along well, and Nangong Yaoyao was beginning to form a liking for him.

“Yaoyao probably still wants to know what happened between me and her mother back then. She’s worried that acknowledging me might upset her mother.”

Lu Changsheng shook his head gently.

Over the past few days, he had come to understand why Nangong Yaoyao was hesitant to reveal their relationship.

Between him and her mother, she naturally leaned more towards her mother.

However, that was understandable. They’d just met, and there was no way his position in her heart could surpass Nangong Mili’s.

“Master went to the Jin Kingdom some time ago and hasn’t returned yet.”

Meng Xiaochan spoke softly, a hint of worry in her beautiful eyes.

She was not only worried about her master but also feared what might happen if her master met Lu Changsheng.

“She should be back in about a month.”

Lu Changsheng replied calmly.

“Huh?”

Meng Xiaochan froze, looking surprised at Lu Changsheng. “Lu Lang, how do you know that?”

“I met her before. I originally intended to come see Yaoyao with her, but she refused, so I came ahead.”

Lu Changsheng explained without holding back.

“What? You met Master?”

Meng Xiaochan was even more bewildered.

Lu Lang had met Master and had even planned to bring her along to see Yaoyao.

But Master had gone to the Jiang Kingdom with the intention of confronting Lu Lang, hadn’t she?

Why didn’t she attack him and instead let him come to the Immortal Spider Market first?

She was utterly confused.

“Lu Lang, Master…”

Meng Xiaochan started to speak but found herself at a loss for words.

Although she was deeply in love with Lu Changsheng and wanted only the best for him, she also had deep feelings for her master, Nangong Mili.

Knowing nothing had happened between them, she didn’t want their conflict to escalate further.

“Don’t worry, I’ve already broken through to the Golden Core Formation, so there’s no need to worry about your master.”

Lu Changsheng understood her concerns and reassured her with a gentle smile.

“What? Lu Lang, you’ve already reached Golden Core Formation!?”

Meng Xiaochan looked at Lu Changsheng in shock.

She knew she had entered Foundation Establishment long before Lu Changsheng.

And ever since she arrived in the Jin Kingdom, she had used the Shi Xin Gu to master the Wan Du Shi Xin Art and fully tap into the potential of her Thousand Poison Body. As a result, her cultivation had advanced rapidly, and she had long reached the peak of Foundation Establishment!

But breaking through to the Golden Core Formation was another matter entirely.

It required solid preparation, both in strengthening one’s foundation and in gathering numerous resources.

Even as the Five Poison Sect’s true disciple, with a Golden Core Formation master to guide her, she still needed to accumulate enough contribution points to exchange for a Condensing Crystal Pill to make the breakthrough.

Finishing all these tasks would take at least ten years, if not twenty or thirty.

But Lu Changsheng had already broken through to the Golden Core Formation at this moment! The speed was simply astonishing!

“That’s right.”

Lu Changsheng nodded with a smile.

“Not surprising that Lu Lang is truly exceptional.”

Meng Xiaochan’s beautiful eyes were filled with adoration and pride.

The man she loved had broken through to the Golden Core Formation at such a young age. She felt honored and overjoyed.

“But Master has been in the mid-stage of Golden Core Formation for some time now, so, Lu Lang, please be careful.”

She continued to remind him.

Although Master had suffered a severe loss in vitality during the battle in Nine Heavens Immortal City, with even her natal Heavens’ Spider getting slain, she still had many unpredictable methods.

“Don’t worry. I’m confident.”

Lu Changsheng didn’t say much more, but his tone was calm and assured.

Meng Xiaochan, however, heard an undeniable note of confidence in his casual tone.

“Hmm.”

She quietly nestled in Lu Changsheng’s arms, feeling her earlier worry dissipate, leaving her heart filled with peace.

That day, Lu Changsheng and Nangong Yaoyao left the Immortal Spider Market to explore more of the area.

After all, the Immortal Spider Market wasn’t that big.

Having already explored it thoroughly over the past month, Nangong Yaoyao decided to take Lu Changsheng on some trips outside the Market.

“Senior Lu, there’s a food stall up ahead run by an iron-crutch monk that serves small snacks. They’re delicious. I’ve been there a few times with Sister Xiaochan,”

Nangong Yaoyao cheerfully shared. Her purple dress fluttered as her veil covered her face, her starry eyes twinkling with joy.

Lu Changsheng could see that her current demeanor wasn’t an act. She was genuinely feeling relaxed and happy.

From their conversations, he learned that Nangong Yaoyao rarely left the Market on her own.

When she went out, it was either with her mother, Nangong Mili, or with Meng Xiaochan.

Now, accompanying her outside, seeing her so relaxed, Lu Changsheng knew his daughter had accepted him.

However, thinking about Nangong Mili’s imminent return, he still felt a bit troubled.

After all, once she returned, if she said something bad about him, all his efforts over the past few days would be for nothing.

“Hehe, let’s give it a try.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and said with a gentle gaze, planning to reveal the truth to his daughter later.

Without Nangong Mili around, he wouldn’t have minded continuing this little game with his daughter.

But with the ever-unpredictable Nangong Mili coming back soon, everything was at the right moment; there was no need to drag this out any longer.

The two happily arrived at a small village.

Nangong Yaoyao led Lu Changsheng to a humble shop with a sign that read ‘Iron-Crutch Monk’s Snacks.’ They saw the owner had a limp.

“Senior Lu, how is it? How does it taste?”

Nangong Yaoyao asked cheerfully, with a bright smile.

“Hmm, it’s delicious.”

Though Lu Changsheng said the words, his mouth twitched at the sight of the scorpions and centipedes placed before him.

Honestly, the food tasted okay, but he really had no appetite for these kinds of dishes.

“Hehe.”

Seeing his reaction, Nangong Yaoyao’s eyes turned into crescent moons as she laughed brightly.

“Hmm?”

Just then, Lu Changsheng turned his head and noticed a distant tavern.

There, at a second-floor window, an old man with grey-white hair and a gaunt face was staring at them.

“A Golden Core cultivator?”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes narrowed slightly. He sensed that the old man was a Golden Core cultivator.

It was evident that the man had been looking in their direction.

What was a Golden Core cultivator doing here in a place meant for rogue Qi Refinement cultivators?

“Hmm?”

The gaunt old man also noticed Lu Changsheng looking at him. His beady eyes turned with a sharp, penetrating gaze.

“Who is this man?”

The old man’s brow furrowed.

For someone to be able to notice him, the person couldn’t be an ordinary cultivator. He might be a Golden Core cultivator as well.

However, the old man had no recollection of such a Golden Core cultivator.

“Could he have been hired by Nangong Mili to protect her daughter?”

The man’s eyes, filled with a murky green light, turned ghostly.

Although Nangong Mili declared publicly that her daughter was an orphan she had adopted,

many people suspected that Nangong Yaoyao was her biological daughter.

And unlike those rumors, her close resemblance to Nangong Mili and the way she doted on the girl made it clear.

“No matter what, this is a chance. If I can capture this girl, preventing her from returning to the sect, it will eliminate one of Feng’er’s competitors.”

“Once the issue blows over, I can always release her. Even if Nangong Mili finds out later, she won’t have much to say.”

The old man’s small eyes turned, spinning rapidly in thought.

As for the man beside Nangong Yaoyao, he didn’t give him too much thought.

Even if he was a Golden Core cultivator, it was just a possibility.

Besides, not all Golden Core cultivators are equally strong!

“Is he after Yaoyao?”

Lu Changsheng withdrew his gaze and observed the old man through his Taiyi Soul.

He quickly realized that the old man’s target was his daughter, Nangong Yaoyao.

How could it be such a coincidence that the moment she left the Market, a Golden Core cultivator took notice of her?

Also, why would this guy be interested in Nangong Yaoyao?

Is it because of her Spirit Body? No, it shouldn’t be that. Her Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body has been concealed by her mother’s treasure. It’s not something easily detected.

An enemy of Nangong Mili, perhaps? Someone who’s been waiting for an opportunity the moment she leaves the Market?

Regardless of the reason, Lu Changsheng thought he should take care of this trouble for his daughter.

Besides, he saw this as a chance.

A chance to show off a bit in front of his daughter and then reveal his identity.

“Perfect!”

Lu Changsheng made up his mind, considering how he could handle the situation in a cool and impressive way.

Suddenly, he frowned. Something didn’t feel right.

There was something strange in the air…

“Poison!”

Lu Changsheng immediately realized that there was poison in the air.

In the next moment.

“Thud!”

“Thud!”

“Thud!”

People began collapsing to the ground around them, one after another.

“Senior Lu, be careful, there’s poison!”

Before Lu Changsheng could say anything, Nangong Yaoyao had already realized the danger. She held her breath, covered her body with Spiritual Energy, and sent him a warning.

“Buzz——”

There stood an old man, his grey-white hair and his face marred by a centipede-like scar, slowly approaching them.

Though he seemed slow, in an instant, he was just a few feet away from Lu Changsheng and Nangong Yaoyao. He looked at Nangong Yaoyao and said, “Nangong Niece, your Uncle needs you to accompany him for a small matter.”

“May I know what kind of matter, Uncle Fengwu, wants me for?”

Nangong Yaoyao’s Spiritual Energy felt sluggish, but she kept her calm and asked sweetly.

“Five Poison Sect, Fengwu Envoy?”

Lu Changsheng was taken aback.

He knew little about the Five Poison Sect, only that it was led by a Nascent Soul True Lord, with five envoys under him: Spirit Snake, Jade Toad, Heavenly Spider, Fengwu, and Sacred Scorpion.

All five were Golden Core Formation masters, with Nangong Mili being one of them as the Heavenly Spider Envoy.

Now that Nangong Yaoyao addressed this old man as Uncle Fengwu, that confirmed he was indeed the Fengwu Envoy of the Five Poison Sect.

But why would this Fengwu Envoy make a move on Nangong Yaoyao?

Even in a demonic sect, such senseless acts were rare.

“Don’t worry, Uncle just needs you to stay with him for a few days.”

The Fengwu Envoy stood slightly hunched, his voice old and raspy.

“First, I’ll need to inform my mother. If she agrees, I’ll go with you.”

Nangong Yaoyao’s voice remained sweet with a hint of innocence, but within her sleeve, she clutched several talismans.

“Heh, little girl, there’s no need for tricks. Just come quietly with me.”

The old man chuckled, raising his hand slightly.

Though Nangong Yaoyao’s skills were impressive for her age, they were nothing before a Golden Core Formation master like him.

“Buzz!”

Suddenly, Nangong Yaoyao felt a gust of wind brush past her, rendering her unable to use her Spiritual Energy or move her body.

“Old man, you have some nerve laying a hand on my daughter in front of me.”

At that moment, Lu Changsheng rose, turned toward the Fengwu Envoy, and spoke in a calm and collected tone.

“Senior Lu!”

Instead of being pleasantly surprised, Nangong Yaoyao’s expression turned anxious as she said, “Uncle Fengwu won’t harm me, so please don’t.”

She knew this old man was unlikely to kill her, but she wasn’t sure about his intentions towards Lu Changsheng.

However, before she could finish her warning, Lu Changsheng extended his warm and wide hand, gently brushing her hair, his voice filled with affection, “Yaoyao, with Dad here, there’s no need to be afraid.”