Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1524 - 949: Luo Cheng Pays a Visit (2)

However, these two issues are not very difficult for Yang Zhenshan.

Currently, the Spirit Origin Land possesses a sufficient number of low-grade spirit medicines and spirit fruits for him to use. The first difficulty is merely a matter of time for him.

As long as enough time is given to the Spirit Origin Land, it’s entirely possible to gather the spirit medicines and spirit fruits needed to refine the Vitality Spring.

And this time doesn’t need to be too long, just a few years or a decade.

As for distilling the power of vitality, this is also not a difficult task for him.

He has already glimpsed the Path of Life and Death Prosperity, and has a strong mastery over the power of vitality, and moreover, he possesses Water of Transformation, which greatly aids in his control of vitality.

Coupled with the Spiritual Artifact Level Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace, refining the Vitality Spring seems even easier than refining a Top-grade Demon Yuan Pill.

Thinking of this, Yang Zhenshan’s eyes suddenly brightened.

"I should try it; it’s just that it requires mobilizing a large amount of manpower and resources!"

"Which spirit fruit contains abundant vitality power?"

"Wood Spirit Fruit, Jade Peach Spirit, Green Vine Jade Fruit can all be planted in large quantities!"

"Five Elements Spiritual Tree, if the Five Elements Spiritual Tree can bear the Wood Attribute Spirit Fruit, it would save a lot of hassle, but it takes a hundred years for the Five Elements Spirit Fruit to mature, and I can’t wait that long!"

Thinking it over, Yang Zhenshan decided to attempt refining the Vitality Spring, so he returned to the Spirit Origin Land and explained the matter to Yang Chengmao.

Wood Spirit Fruit, Jade Peach Spirit, and Green Vine Jade Fruit are extensively cultivated in the Spirit Origin Land. Although these cannot meet the needs for refining the Vitality Spring, even if they start planting now, at most in a decade, the Spirit Origin Land will produce countless spirit fruits.

Therefore, this is not a difficult task for the Spirit Origin Land.

After giving orders regarding this matter, Yang Zhenshan also sent a letter to Jian Qingxiao, mentioning the exchange for Forget River Dew.

Forget River Dew needs a Core Formation Spirit Object to be exchanged, so he certainly could not help Jian Changhe acquire Forget River Dew. Regardless, he consulted, thus could account to Jian Changhe.

After dealing with these miscellaneous affairs, Yang Zhenshan returned to the Ten Thousand Treasures Store.

Just as he returned, Luo Fengxia brought Luo Cheng to call on him.

In the small courtyard, under a dense sycamore tree, Yang Zhenshan set a tea table beneath the veranda and sat opposite Luo Cheng.

Luo Cheng wore a moon-white robe, with green bamboo patterns embroidered at the collar and indigo edging. His silver hair was gathered in a mutton-fat jade hairpin carved with cloud and thunder motifs, with sweet olive flowers pinned in his hair, giving off a subtle fragrance that lingered.

His face was etched with wrinkles of varying depth, his wheat-colored skin, his eyes slightly drooped like warm jade, his eyebrow peaks subtly indented, showing wisdom.​

"Thank you very much, Daoist Yang. If it weren’t for your intervention, my younger generation would inevitably have been doomed!" Luo Cheng said calmly.

Yang Zhenshan gave a faint smile and poured a cup of tea for him and Luo Fengxia.

"Predecessor jests, it was merely a small effort, nothing worthy of mention!"

"Moreover, didn’t you bring a thank-you gift? No need to keep dwelling on this matter!"

Saying this, he glanced at the few gift boxes placed aside.

Luo Cheng’s thank-you gifts were indeed generous, including two sets of Second Rank Top Grade artifact arrays. Although artifact arrays are not as valuable as land arrays or comprehensive arrays, their value nonetheless surpasses typical magical treasures.

Artifact arrays, ready to use anytime, simple to set, even a novice in arrays, as long as they are familiar with the placement of the array plates and instruments, can quickly use them to set up an artifact array.

Generally, the price of one set of artifact arrays is about two to three times that of a magical treasure of the same grade.

Using two sets of artifact arrays as a thank-you gift, Luo Cheng is undoubtedly showing generosity!

Luo Cheng also heard the implication in Yang Zhenshan’s words, understanding that Yang Zhenshan was not a person to hold a favor over someone, and thus felt even more favorably towards him.

"Xia’er, remember Daoist Yang’s favor; in the future, visit Daoist Yang often, and if there’s anything to assist with, be sure to give your all!" He turned to Luo Fengxia.

"Yes!" Luo Fengxia gladly replied.

The words of gratitude had already been spoken sufficiently, saying more would be meaningless, so Luo Cheng changed the subject and began casually chatting with Yang Zhenshan.

They were both guest elders at the Ten Thousand Treasures Store, so there were many topics they could discuss.

"Last year, our Ten Thousand Treasures Store acquired another guest elder; Daoist Yang, if you encounter this guest elder, it’s better to avoid them!" Luo Cheng suddenly remarked.

"Uh, does this guest elder have some issue?" Yang Zhenshan was somewhat taken aback.

Recruiting new guest elders at the Ten Thousand Treasures Store is quite a normal affair; approximately every ten to eight years, they recruit a new guest elder.

He didn’t understand why it’s necessary to avoid this new guest elder.

Luo Cheng lowered his voice, "This new guest elder is also an alchemist capable of refining Top-grade Demon Yuan Pills! However, this person has a domineering personality, acting wildly. Despite joining the Ten Thousand Treasures Store just over a year ago, there has been significant dissatisfaction among daoists!"

He was giving Yang Zhenshan a heads-up to prevent any misunderstanding or issues with this new guest elder.

"Is that so! I understand, predecessor!" Yang Zhenshan nodded thoughtfully.

An alchemist capable of refining Top-grade Demon Yuan Pills poses considerable attraction to the Ten Thousand Treasures Store, annexing such a talent is normal.

As for a domineering and wild nature, as long as they don’t provoke him, it doesn’t concern him.

"Nowadays, White Cloud Immortal City is also embroiled in a period of strife; Daoist Yang should best prepare in advance!" Luo Cheng continued.

Hearing this, Yang Zhenshan felt some unease.

What does this mean?

"A period of strife? Is there turmoil in White Cloud Immortal City?"

Luo Cheng nodded slightly, "Mainly an issue with the Earth-shaking Tiger clan in the Wanhua Mountain Range; recently, a True Monarch had a great battle with the demon king of the Earth-shaking Tiger clan. Although the True Monarch repelled the demon king, the matter at Dalisi Mountain workshop remains unresolved!"

Yang Zhenshan furrowed his brow, "The Demon Clan shouldn’t threaten White Cloud Immortal City!"

Although the Demon Clan within the Wanhua Mountain Range holds significant power, the internal conflicts among the Demon Clan are even fiercer; unless White Cloud Immortal City incurred their collective wrath, it would be difficult for them to unite against the Immortal City.

And the strength of the Earth-shaking Tiger clan isn’t sufficient to pose a threat to White Cloud Immortal City.

"Indeed, the Earth-shaking Tiger cannot threaten White Cloud Immortal City on its own, but the concern is if someone might seize an opportunity!" Luo Cheng said with a deep tone.

"What do you mean, predecessor?" Yang Zhenshan looked at Luo Fengxia.

Luo Cheng shook his head slightly, "The attack on Xia’er was likely just a test; given that strangers were employed, it suggests that there isn’t an intention to wage war on White Cloud Immortal City yet!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded, that’s how it was; any force daring to assault the Luo family must have intentions against White Cloud Immortal City.

"Then, do you suspect anyone?"

"There are a few, though it’s hard to confirm." Luo Cheng replied.

To the west of the Wanhua Mountain Range is known as the Western Regions of the Wanhua Domain, but only four Golden Core Level forces exist there: the White Cloud Immortal City, Cangyu Mountain, Yellow Springs Hall, and Minghai Palace.

Both White Cloud Immortal City and Cangyu Mountain need not be mentioned, while Yellow Springs Hall is a ghost cultivator force, with its Yellow Springs Ancestor being a Ghost King expert, reportedly reaching the peak of the Ghost King, equivalent to the Golden Core Peak.

However, Yellow Springs Hall is located at the southwestern end of the Western Regions, about twenty thousand miles from the Yunxiao Mountain Range, and because ghost cultivators are generally unpopular among human cultivators, Yellow Springs Hall, though quite powerful, remains isolated.

Minghai Palace is a Water Clan force dwelling in Beihai, chiefly composed of the Jiaoqiao Clan, governing numerous water clan demon beasts. Though a Beihai demon force, it cozily sits near the Western Regions’ coast, thus considered a Western Regions force.

Neither Yellow Springs Hall nor Minghai Palace, being forces of the Western Regions, generally wouldn’t target White Cloud Immortal City.

Besides Western Regions forces, there are also forces within the Wanhua Mountain Range eyeing White Cloud Immortal City.

The Wanhua Mountain Range hosts numerous forces; the Demon Clan is just the mainstream among them, alongside many human forces.

For instance, Qinglin Immortal City, rumored to be established with Jiao Long support, is, in fact, a human force, not a demon force.

The vastness of the Wanhua Mountain Range hides countless forces.

If some forces among them covet White Cloud Immortal City, it’s within the realm of possibility.