Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1282: Chapter 833: Refining You Into a Ghost Soldier! (Part 2)

"Damn it! Someday I’m going to kill him!" Yang Zhenshan said angrily.

Being targeted suddenly, how could he not be angry?

"What do you think we should do?"

Xuanzhen thought for a moment and said, "No problem, I can stall for now, but let me know in advance when you’re going to kill Mo Xuanyu; we can work together inside and out!"

Hmm, he was very interested in killing Mo Xuanyu.

If possible, he’d want to kill Mo Xuanyu right now.

"No problem!"

With that, Yang Zhenshan withdrew his consciousness.

Yang Zhenshan was actually quite apprehensive about the mysterious Unpredictable Ghost Sect, so he said that he wanted to kill Mo Xuanyu, but it was just talk without any true intent to act on it.

At least for now, he won’t step forward to oppose the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

Returning to the Spirit Source Land, Yu Qingyi was still cultivating, and Yang Zhenshan chose not to disturb her, instead moving toward the bamboo forest on the south bank of Spiritual Spring Lake.

In over three years, the Golden Thunder Bamboo, though not yet fully grown, had already reached over one zhang (approximately 10 feet) tall. Besides the Golden Thunder Bamboo, Yang Zhenshan had also transplanted many other bamboo plants to keep it company.

Yang Jizhen had built a bamboo house next to this bamboo grove, which served as the new home for him and Ma Qiuyan.

"Ancestor!"

Seeing Yang Zhenshan, Yang Jizhen, who was tending to the Golden Thunder Bamboo, hurried over.

"Hmm, growing quite well!" Yang Zhenshan said, nodding with satisfaction as he looked at the Golden Thunder Bamboo.

This Golden Thunder Bamboo was the only Third order Spirit Plant in the Spirit Source Land, and Yang Zhenshan was waiting to use it to refine the Green Wood Purple Lightning Sword.

"Haha, the Golden Thunder Bamboo grows quickly," Yang Jizhen said with a laugh.

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard with a smile and asked, "I heard you can craft top-grade Magic Artifacts now?"

"Yes!" Yang Jizhen took out a long sword and handed it to Yang Zhenshan, "This is the first top-grade Magic Artifact I’ve refined; please have a look, Ancestor!"

Yang Zhenshan took the long sword and examined it carefully, "Is this a Flying Sword?"

He didn’t know much about artifact refining, but that didn’t stop him from appraising Magic Artifacts, as he had seen quite a few by now.

"That’s right," Yang Jizhen replied.

A Flying Sword is not just any ordinary Magic Artifact; not every sword that can fly is a Flying Sword.

Flying Sword refers specifically to the swords used by Sword Cultivators.

Like Yang Zhenshan’s Green Glow Sword, it’s not a Flying Sword; it’s just a regular sword.

"Not bad, but it’s a bit too complex?" Yang Zhenshan commented.

"Complex?" Yang Jizhen was confused.

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then said, "Do you want to go to Lotus Heart Valley to broaden your horizons?"

Regarding Flying Swords, he wasn’t very knowledgeable; in his impression, the Flying Swords of Sword Cultivators are extremely simple. Simplicity doesn’t imply a lower grade; on the contrary, transforming complexity into simplicity is the characteristic of Sword Cultivators.

True Sword Cultivators don’t need any flashy things, just a sword heart.

Yang Jizhen’s talent was fairly good, especially in artifact refining; he couldn’t claim any exceptional talent but was definitely outstanding.

However, Yang Zhenshan wasn’t skilled in artifact refining, and the Spirit Source Land didn’t have any Immortal Cultivation Artifact Refiners to guide Yang Jizhen.

If Yang Jizhen wanted to go further down this path, he would inevitably need to venture out to seek his opportunities.

Not just Yang Jizhen, but others as well.

"Can I?"

"Why not? You have reached the Qi Refining Fourth Layer now and can venture out for exploration!" Yang Zhenshan said with a smile.

The Qi Refining Fourth Layer is a dividing line; Immortal Cultivators entering the Qi Refining Middle Stage have a certain combat capability, and their mana is no longer as scarce as in the Early Stage, allowing them to use spells and Magic Artifacts in battles.

Yang Jizhen also wanted to go out and see the world, "I will follow Ancestor’s guidance!"

"Hmm, let your uncle accompany you there; when anything happens, you can discuss it together!" Yang Zhenshan said.

The uncle he mentioned was Yang Cheng’an. Yang Cheng’an had been running a forge in Nanxia County for years and had reached a very high level in crafting spiritual weapons.

However, he is merely a Martial Artist who cannot craft Magic Artifacts and can only forge spiritual weapons for Martial Artists.

Yang Jizhen was still young, and having lived in the Spirit Source Land, he had less experience. In contrast, Yang Cheng’an had become more insightful over his years of thriving in Nanxia County.

With him accompanying Yang Jizhen, Yang Zhenshan could be at ease.

After arranging things simply, Yang Cheng’an accompanied Yang Jizhen to Lotus Heart Valley. Yang Zhenshan didn’t send them off personally but had them travel there on their own.

The saying goes, traveling ten thousand miles enriches like reading ten thousand books; this journey of several thousand miles was a form of tempering.

Regarding potential dangers, Yang Zhenshan equipped them with many life-saving items; Yang Jizhen had a soul crow with him, and Yang Cheng’an had a Jade Token. If they encountered danger, they could summon Yang Zhenshan at any time.

Meanwhile, as Yang Cheng’an and Yang Jizhen were on their way to Lotus Heart Valley, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu in Anhu City were facing some trouble.

Looking at the time, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu had been in Anhu City for approximately ten years. According to the initial recruitment requirements, they could leave after ten years.

Their ten years were coming to an end.

But right at this critical moment, a major issue had cropped up for them.

To be precise, it’s not that the trouble just arose now; rather, the two had been plagued by this issue for several years.

In a small courtyard, Yang Minghao and Ding Qiu sat in the main room, both not looking pleased.

Beside them was a young man dressed elegantly, appearing around thirty and with a conceited demeanor.

"Senior Ding, this is your last chance; if you miss this, you might not have another opportunity in this lifetime!"

The young man spoke arrogantly.

His words hinted at an underlying threat.

Ding Qiu glared at him sharply, "Are you threatening this old man?"

"Haha, how could I? Our Situ family sincerely invites Senior Ding to join us! As long as Senior Ding is willing to join us, our family promises to help you achieve Martial God status!" Situ Xicheng said with a smile.

Situ Xicheng was a direct heir of the Situ family, one of the twelve great families.

The Situ family was far superior to the Lian family, both in strength and heritage.

Especially now, as the Situ family was in its prime, with two Martial Gods overseeing it.

The reason Situ Xicheng approached Ding Qiu was straightforward: he wanted to recruit him.

"One becomes famous and pigs grow fat."

Ding Qiu, having the reputation of the first blade in Anhu City, had attracted plenty of people wanting to recruit him, with the Situ family being the most eager.

"What if I refuse?" Ding Qiu remained unaffected.

He didn’t need the Situ family’s help; he was planning to return to the Spirit Source Land to focus on a breakthrough once his ten years were over. The necessary Spiritual Objects and resources for his breakthrough had long been prepared by the Clan Hall, without any need for concern.

According to logic, Situ family’s recruitment showed their high regard for Ding Qiu, which should be a good thing, and Ding Qiu should politely decline even if he refused.

However, the Situ family’s attitude was too poor; their recruitment felt more like coercion and bribery.