Chapter 741: Little Sister, Have You Fallen for This Man?

“Xu Mu Daoist?”

Shen Baishuang’s beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she asked if there was a problem with this person.

“This person arrived at the Starry Sea three years ago and inadvertently saved Yu Ning. Then at Little Sister’s invitation he became a guest elder of our Divine Maiden Palace, but not long ago when the Star Sea Pirates attacked, this person revealed a fourth-rank puppet.”

Shen Jianjia leaned back gracefully in a cushioned wooden chair and picked up the delicate curved handle of the teapot pouring herself a cup of spirit tea.

Her long beautiful legs, faintly visible beneath her skirt, were habitually crossed, revealing a pair of elegant, long, high-heeled crystal shoes that were both beautiful, holy and alluring.

“A third-rank spirit pet, a fourth-rank puppet, a third-rank top-tier talisman master and a third-rank divination master?”

After listening to her sister, Shen Baishuang’s beautiful eyes, which resembled water, filled with surprise and astonishment.

After all, most Core Formation cultivators who possessed any one of these would be considered outstanding among their peers.

Yet a Core Formation cultivator of unknown origin, who claimed to be a clan cultivator, possessed so many skills. It was simply unbelievable. Anyone who heard of it would think there was something wrong with this person.

Especially in recent years, the Starry Sea had been in turmoil due to the news of the Kunpeng’s Secret Realm and the emergence of the Kunpeng egg.

“Don’t worry, Sister, I’ll sound him out later.”

The two sisters had been together for hundreds of years and had a tacit understanding. Without Shen Jianjia needing to say more, Shen Baishuang knew what to do.

After saying that, she also took her leave from her sister, preparing to return and recuperate.

Although her sister asked her to pay attention to and test Xu Mu Daoist.

The matter of the Kunpeng egg was the top priority right now! She had to recover quickly and continue on to Black Reef Isle.

“Alright.”

Shen Jianjia said softly, gently waving her sleeve and handing a jade bottle to her sister, signaling her to rest well.

“Thank you, Sister.”

Shen Baishuang didn’t stand on ceremony, a sweet smile appeared on her pale cheeks as she took the jade bottle. Her figure turned into a brilliant,絢麗 crimson glow, instantly appearing in her own cave dwelling.

“Palace Master, you’ve returned.”

The steward of White Dew Palace saw the Divine Maiden in a flowing red dress descending from the sky and immediately bowed respectfully, stepping forward to serve.

“Bai’er, help me gather information on Xu Mu Daoist, the more detailed the better.”

Shen Baishuang didn’t look at her, heading straight into her luxurious and beautiful sleeping quarters.

As the palace doors closed with a bang, she gently kicked off her red embroidered shoes with her small, white, jade-like legs.

Revealing two delicate, exquisitely carved jade feet with round toes, like warm, fragrant, soft jade.

Shen Baishuang’s ample, soft buttocks landed heavily on the cloud bed. Her beautiful legs, like long jade pillars, crossed in a meditative posture. She opened the jade bottle given to her by her sister Shen Jianjia and drank it down in one gulp.

A moment later, a rosy flush instantly appeared on her pale, tired cheeks. Her eyes showed a hint of lazy, alluring charm as she began to circulate her cultivation technique, refining the spirit liquid in her body.

On this day, Shen Yiren came to Moonmelt Isle.

“Greetings, Third Palace Master!”

When Song Yudies saw Shen Yiren in a light green dress, with picturesque eyebrows and an elegant, unsullied demeanor, she quickly bowed, feeling a sense of awe and trepidation.

Not only because of the other’s status as Third Palace Master but also because of her pure, ethereal, noble and peaceful appearance and temperament.

It was like a village flower meeting a fairy who had descended to the mortal world, feeling ashamed of her own inferiority.

“Is Elder Xu in?”

Shen Yiren’s manner was dignified. No matter who she spoke to, her voice was always gentle, like a babbling brook, pleasant to the ear, without any arrogance, making people feel comfortable and at ease.

“Elder Xu is currently in seclusion. Please wait a moment, Third Palace Master, I’ll go and inform him.”

Song Yudies didn’t dare to slight Shen Yiren.

One reason was the other’s status as Third Palace Master.

Another was that she was paying attention to the recent rumors about her own elder and this Third Palace Master.

Although they were just rumors, based on her previous observations she suspected that her elder had a good impression of the Third Palace Master in front of her.

Or rather, even she, as a woman, was almost ready to fall at the feet of the Third Palace Master.

However, before Song Yudies could report, Lu Changsheng, who was “in seclusion,” sensed Shen Yiren’s aura and came out from the manor to welcome her.

“I was just thinking today that I had a smile on my face. It turns out it’s because the Third Palace Master has come.”

Lu Changsheng’s smile was warm, his eyes filled with a hint of pleasant surprise.

The two had fought side by side before, and Lu Changsheng could feel that their relationship had grown closer. Therefore, when facing Shen Yiren, he wasn’t as reserved as at the beginning, appearing more natural and casual.

“When did Fellow Daoist Xu become so boastful?”

Shen Yiren’s fair and exquisite face showed a faint blush as she chided said, but her whole demeanor was full of charm and beauty.

“Third Palace Master, please come in.”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes were gentle, a refined and easygoing smile on his lips as he made a gesture of invitation.

Song Yudies, who was standing nearby, looked at the two, who were a match made in heaven, like a celestial couple. For some reason, a hint of sourness and envy welled up in her heart.

However, she subconsciously felt that the two were a perfect match.

“Elder Xu, the palace has already converted the previous matter into contribution points for you. I’ve also dealt with the resources and artifacts you gave me. Take a look to see if there’s anything you need here.”

Although Shen Yiren had a good impression of Lu Changsheng and got along well with him, it hadn’t reached the point where she would find Lu Changsheng to chat without any reason.

So every time she came, there was something to do.

For example, this time she had come to deal with the spoils of war from the previous battle against the Star Sea Pirates and the Sand Sea Alligator God.

“Thank you, Third Palace Master.”

Lu Changsheng took the jade slip from the beauty’s hand and saw that it recorded many rare materials, natural spiritual materials, and even several Nascent Soul Spirit Items.

Although there were none of Lu Changsheng’s essential items.

There were still many that he could use, such as the auxiliary ingredient for the Huaying Pill, Heaven Mending Pills, pills that enhance a cultivator’s aptitude and cultivation, and high-grade spirit materials for refining artifacts and puppets.

After selecting a few items, Lu Changsheng asked Shen Yiren about the previous incident at Penglai Immortal City.

“This matter may be related to the Six Paths Palace.”

Unlike her two sisters, Shen Yiren didn’t have too many schemes and wouldn’t deliberately conceal information. She told Lu Changsheng some secrets about the Star Sea Pirates.

She also advised Lu Changsheng to be careful of the Star Sea Pirates in the future.

“It was I who implicated Fellow Daoist Xu in this matter.”

Shen Yiren knew that if it weren’t for Junior Martial Nephew Huang’s বিপদ, Lu Changsheng wouldn’t have needed to use a trump card like a fourth-rank puppet.

“Third Palace Master, you’re being too polite. As a guest elder of the Divine Maiden Palace, I naturally had to do my best when encountering such a situation. Besides, if the situation had continued to escalate, and other Star Sea Pirates had arrived, I would have been in danger too.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the beauty in front of him and said with a serious expression, easing Shen Yiren’s mental burden.

But the more he did so, the more guilty Shen Yiren felt. Then she mentioned some recent rumors in the Immortal City, saying that the Star Sea Pirates were secretly spreading the news that he possessed a fourth-rank puppet.

Therefore, it was very likely that someone would try to ambush him and seize his fourth-rank puppet.

As for the rumors about her and Lu Changsheng, Shen Yiren had naturally heard them but didn’t mention them.

“Thank you for the reminder, Third Palace Master. I will be careful.”

Lu Changsheng had been “in seclusion” during this period and hadn’t paid much attention to outside rumors.

However, he had expected this kind of thing and didn’t take it too seriously. He then took this opportunity to chat with Shen Yiren and ask more about the situation in the Starry Sea.

During this process, Lu Changsheng also inadvertently revealed a little about his own growth and introduced the customs of the Southern Desolation and Northern Region, drawing the two closer.

“I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Xu to come from a mere Foundation Establishment family.”

As the Third Palace Master of the Divine Maiden Palace, Shen Yiren had enjoyed superior conditions far beyond those of ordinary people since she was a child.

Although she knew about the hardships of the world, she had never discussed life with a male cultivator who had risen from the “true bottom” like Lu Changsheng. It was an unprecedented and novel experience for her.

“What one loses in one area, one gains in another. Although I was born into a Foundation Establishment family, it is a very precious part of my life.”

Although these words were all fabricated, Lu Changsheng still felt quite emotional when he recalled his life in Qingzhu Mountain. Therefore, his words were full of authenticity and persuasiveness.

Lu Changsheng didn’t talk too much about this topic, instead engaging in a wide-ranging discussion with Shen Yiren about cultivation, the Hundred Arts, and their views on various matters.

During this mutual exchange, Shen Yiren gradually entered Lu Changsheng’s rhythm.

She felt that although he came from a humble background, his vision and knowledge far surpassed her own, the Third Palace Master from a privileged background, and she admired him in her heart.

Unknowingly, several hours passed. Seeing that it was getting late, Shen Yiren said her goodbyes.

Lu Changsheng didn’t force her to stay, smiling gently and expressing that he would see her off with some reluctance.

“Fellow Daoist Xu, I have a slightly presumptuous question. What are your chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage?”

After walking out of Moonmelt Isle, Shen Yiren looked at Lu Changsheng, who had a refined and handsome appearance, with a faint smile always on his lips. She pursed her pink lips and asked.

“Hmm?”

Faced with this question, Lu Changsheng immediately began to ponder in his heart, guessing her purpose.

But thinking of this Third Palace Master’s kind and gentle nature, he pondered for a moment and said, “To be honest, Fellow Daoist Shen, my ভাগ্য and foundation are not inferior to those of true disciples from major sects. I also have a top-grade Golden Core.”

“So, after years of planning, I have a 30% chance of attempting the breakthrough to Nascent Soul!”

To be honest, saying that he had a 100% chance of breaking through to Nascent Soul was obviously impossible. He would only be regarded as a madman.

So Lu Changsheng chose a relatively normal probability.

“Thirty percent.”

Shen Yiren nodded slightly, knowing that without the support of a Nascent Soul power, this probability already exceeded that of most Core Formation cultivators.

Even she herself, with an Immortal Golden Core and a superior cultivation technique, only had a 60-70% chance of breaking through to Nascent Soul.

That was why she was still accumulating her foundation through secret techniques and treasures.

“I see that Fellow Daoist is not yet near the limit for attempting the Nascent Soul breakthrough. If you have enough time, you can make more preparations. If you need it, the Divine Maiden Palace also has some insights and secret techniques regarding the Nascent Soul stage.”

Shen Yiren had a very good impression of Lu Changsheng.

Even though she knew that he had concealed a lot of information, after interacting with him, she still chose to believe him and was willing to help him increase his chances of breaking through to Nascent Soul.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shen.”

Faced with this kind and beautiful Third Palace Master, even the deceitful Lu Ancestor felt a little embarrassed.

He felt that if he continued to deceive her like this, he wouldn’t know how to explain himself in the future when things came to light.

“Little Sister.”

As soon as Shen Yiren returned to Divine Maiden Peak, she saw a stunning figure standing gracefully on the steps of her palace.

She was dressed in a red dress, as red as the flames of a burning glow. Her whole being seemed like a gorgeous peony blooming amidst the glow and flames, so beautiful that it took one’s breath away, so flamboyant that it was impossible to ignore.

“Second Sister, you’re back?”

Shen Yiren called out softly.

Although she had a good relationship with Shen Baishuang and got along well with her, it was far from the ঘনিষ্ঠ relationship she had with her eldest sister, Shen Jianjia.

The reason was simple: the two sisters had incompatible personalities.

Shen Yiren had always felt that her Second Sister Shen Baishuang was too crude and domineering in her actions, doing whatever she pleased without any regard for others.

While Shen Baishuang felt that her Little Sister Shen Yiren was a naive do-gooder, who didn’t understand the treacherous nature of people and was easily deceived and manipulated.

If it weren’t for their Eldest Sister Shen Jianjia mediating between them, the relationship between the two sisters might have been a mess long ago.

“Yes, something came up, so I came back.”

Shen Baishuang’s figure, wrapped in a red dress, was exceptionally slender and graceful, like a most exquisite statue of a goddess, showing off her alluring curves.

Her long, waterfall-like hair draped over her shoulders like the softest silk, shimmering with a crystalline, gentle luster, falling to her high, rounded buttocks.

The red skirt, which was almost slit to the thigh, fluttered with the wind, occasionally revealing a glimpse of her snowy, full curves, as if intentionally or unintentionally teasing the hearts of those around her, making them dizzy and almost willing to fall at her feet.

“Little Sister, did you go to Moonmelt Isle to see that Xu Mu Daoist?”

Shen Baishuang looked directly at Shen Yiren, as if scrutinizing her, and asked.

“Yes.”

Shen Yiren was a little surprised that her Second Sister was asking about this, but she still nodded in acknowledgment.

“Good, tell me about this Xu Mu Daoist.”

Through the detailed information from her personal steward, Shen Baishuang had a general understanding of Xu Mu Daoist.

She learned that this person was very close to her Little Sister and that her Little Sister seemed to have a good impression of this Xu Mu Daoist, so she came directly to ask.

“Second Sister, why are you asking about this?”

Shen Yiren, who knew her Second Sister’s personality well, immediately spoke up, thinking that she suspected that there was something wrong with Xu Mu Daoist.

She knew that her Second Sister was a violent woman who never cared about evidence.

“Just asking, why are you making that face?”

Seeing her Little Sister’s wary expression, Shen Baishuang couldn’t help but frown, feeling a little displeased.

They had only known each other for a short time, and her Little Sister was already taking his side?

“Xu Mu Daoist is a guest elder of our Divine Maiden Palace. The general information about him is recorded in the Hall of Illusory Moons. Second Sister, if you want to know, you can just go and retrieve the information.”

Shen Yiren said softly with a refined and elegant demeanor.

“Since I came to you, of course, I’ve already retrieved it.”

Shen Baishuang rolled her eyes and said in an exasperated tone.

Then she patiently explained that she had heard about this person’s situation, thought there were some problems, and came to ask about it.

Although Shen Yiren felt that Lu Changsheng didn’t have any major problems, she also knew that her Second Sister was in charge of many affairs of the Divine Maiden Palace, so she came to care and inquire.

After Shen Baishuang asked several questions, she suddenly frowned and said, “Little Sister, have you fallen for this man?”

“Second Sister, what are you talking about!”

Shen Yiren immediately frowned and said, her gentle voice rising a few notches.

She did have a good impression of Xu Mu Daoist and admired his talent and character, but it was far from love.

“I just saw that you were always defending him, so I asked casually.”

Shen Baishuang chuckled, not minding her Little Sister’s attitude, but in her heart, she felt that there was something wrong with this Xu Mu Daoist.

Although her Little Sister had a somewhat naive personality, her standards were far above ordinary people. Ordinary male cultivators could hardly catch her eye.

Now, although it hadn’t reached the point of loving this Xu Mu Daoist, she definitely looked at him differently and had a good impression of him.

To be able to deceive her Little Sister to this extent in just a few years, there was definitely something wrong.

“Second Sister, don’t make such jokes!”

Shen Yiren showed a somewhat strong attitude.

“Alright, alright, I won’t joke about it.”

Seeing that her Little Sister seemed a little angry, Shen Baishuang reined in her mature and beautiful face a little and said, “The reason I’m asking about this is that I have a mission that I want to invite him to undertake.”

Previously, her Eldest Sister Shen Jianjia had indicated that she should test and pay attention to Xu Mu Daoist. So after recuperating from her injuries, she thought about it and had an idea to call this person to go with her to Black Reef Isle.

That way, she would also have the opportunity to observe and test this person along the way.

Otherwise, if he stayed on Moonmelt Isle in seclusion, she wouldn’t have a chance to interact with him.

“A mission?”

Shen Yiren was a little surprised.

“It’s about the Kunpeng egg.”

Shen Baishuang didn’t hide anything from her Little Sister, telling her about the Kunpeng egg and her encounter with the Six Paths Palace’s Demon Concubine.

“This person, as a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, not only possesses a fourth-rank puppet but is also proficient in divination and medical principles. If he goes with us, he will definitely be of great use in helping our Divine Maiden Palace obtain the Kunpeng egg!”

Shen Baishuang’s desire to bring Xu Mu Daoist along wasn’t solely to test him.

The abilities and methods he had displayed were indeed a great help! “Xu Mu Daoist is only a guest elder of our Divine Maiden Palace. You should ask him yourself about this matter, Sister.”

Shen Yiren knew that searching for and competing for the Kunpeng egg was very dangerous.

Although she wanted to help Lu Changsheng decline, if Lu Changsheng could take this opportunity to make another contribution, she could also justifiably help him obtain the [Nine-Turns Spirit Pill], Nascent Soul secret techniques, Nascent Soul insights, and other rare resources.

“Alright.”

Shen Baishuang nodded, and with her decisive nature, she immediately got up, preparing to go to Moonmelt Isle.