Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1025 Reunion with the Azure Fox Lord
Yang Zhengshan considered for a moment and said, "I am but a humble person and my words carry little weight; I am afraid I cannot be of any help!"

"Whether or not it can be of help, I hope Fellow Daoist Yang will accept this gift of gratitude!" Chixia said solemnly as she looked at him.

As the saying goes, "He who takes a bribe is bound to be grateful."

If you've taken something from Chixia, then when things come to a head, you should at least show her some leniency.

Chixia's gift of gratitude wasn't meant to ask Yang Zhengshan to do anything, but rather to tell Yang Zhengshan to stop coveting the Xiaxian Sect's resources in the future.

Seeing that Yang Zhengshan was still pondering, Chixia reached out and opened the scroll.

"Fellow Daoist Yang should have seen this before!"

The scroll was unfurled, revealing the contents of the painting.

After reading the contents, Yang Zhengshan's expression became serious.

Because the thing in this painting is the Lava God General, that's right, the puppet Lava God General in the Sun Cave Heaven, equivalent to a third-tier puppet of a Golden Core cultivator.

Of course, this is not just a painting; the lava god in the painting is real.

"Senior, what does this mean?"

There were twelve Lava Gods in the Sun Cave Heaven back then. Yang Zhengshan didn't know who these twelve Lava Gods belonged to, but he could guess that they must have fallen into the hands of several powerful Golden Core cultivators.

Organizations such as Tianji Pavilion, Wanbaohang, and Wanhua Yaoting are estimated to have each gained something.

It's not surprising that Chixia was able to obtain one.

But why did Chixia give him this Lava God General?
A Lava God General is equivalent to a Golden Core cultivator.

When Chixia passes away, with such a Lava God General guarding the Xiaxian Sect, it won't become a place where everyone bullies it.

Logically speaking, the last thing Crimson Cloud should have brought out was the Lava God General, but he did.

Previously, Yang Zhengshan thought that Chixia wanted him to stop taking advantage of Xiaxian Sect's misfortune in the future, but now it seems that Chixia hopes he can protect Xiaxian Sect.

What reason could make Chixia have such confidence in him?
What made Chixia make this choice?

Yang Zhengshan was not a well-known figure among Golden Core cultivators; he was merely a newly promoted Golden Core cultivator.

He is still far behind those veteran Golden Core cultivators.

If Chixia needs someone to protect the Xiaxian Sect, it should logically be looking for those veteran Golden Core cultivators.

For example, True Lord Chihua, or several great demons of the Myriad Flower Demon Court.

Those people are definitely more reliable than Yang Zhengshan.

Moreover, this was the first time he had met Yang Zhengshan, so why could he trust Yang Zhengshan?

Yang Zhengshan felt that there was something strange about this matter.

Chixia seemed to sense his confusion and explained, "I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Yang to introduce me to the Azure Fox Lord!"

"Just an introduction?"

“It’s just an introduction!” Chixia said definitively.

Yang Zhengshan stared at him, trying to discern some different emotions on his face, but the old man's expression remained calm and his gaze was extremely serene.

The fact that Chixia is willing to pay such a high price for a mere introduction suggests that she has big ambitions.

"If it were just an introduction, there would be no need for you to present such a generous gift!"

"So, Fellow Daoist Yang, you've agreed to my request?" Chixia asked with a gentle smile.

Yang Zhengshan shook his head. "I'm sorry, but if you don't explain clearly, it will be difficult for me to agree!"

This old man must be hiding something, otherwise he would never have traded the Lava God General for a mere opportunity for introduction.

Upon hearing this, Chixia fell silent.

Yang Zhengshan wasn't in a hurry. He picked up his tea and took a sip, but he was still wondering why Chixia had done this.

After a long silence, Chixia spoke again: "I offended the Azure Fox Lord in the past, and this time I came to apologize. However, the Azure Fox Lord is unwilling to see me, so I would like to ask Fellow Daoist Yang to put in a good word for me!"

Yang Zhengshan smiled and said, "It seems that you and the Azure Fox Lord have quite a grudge!"

If it were just a minor matter, then Qingyuan Fox Lord wouldn't be unwilling to see him. Since Qingyuan Fox Lord doesn't want to see him, it means that Qingyuan Fox Lord has a great prejudice against him.

“There is some grudge!” Chixia said ambiguously.

Yang Zhengshan tapped the tea table lightly, his gaze falling on the painting.

As the Lava God, he naturally desired such a treasure.

Having such a divine general is equivalent to having another Golden Core warrior under his command. Even if it is only a relatively weak Golden Core warrior, it is still enough to crush many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

But can he actually accomplish this?
Since it's a recommendation, we naturally need to persuade Qingyuan Fox Lord to agree to meet Chixia.

He thought for a moment, then shook his head slightly, "Senior thinks too highly of me. I really don't have the ability to persuade the Fox Lord of Qingyuan!"

Upon hearing this, Chixia was not disappointed at all; instead, she revealed a peaceful smile.

"Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, I am willing to give this gift of gratitude to Fellow Daoist Yang!"

"This..." Yang Zhengshan was a little confused by his actions.

Chixia said, "Consider this my way of making friends with Fellow Daoist Yang!"

He had initially intended to ask Yang Zhengshan for an introduction, but now he has changed his mind and wants to become friends with Yang Zhengshan.

Because he felt that Yang Zhengshan was a sincere person.

He didn't take on too much, nor was he blinded by greed.

He was well aware of the allure of the Lava God General; most Golden Core cultivators would find it impossible to resist such a temptation.

But Yang Zhengshan refused.

This alone is enough reason for him to look at Yang Zhengshan differently.

As for the matter of Qingyuan Fox Lord, he still hoped that Yang Zhengshan could help introduce him. Regardless of whether it would be successful or not, he wanted to give it a try.

Yang Zhengshan looked at him and asked, "Really for me?"

“Of course!” Chixia said affirmatively.

"If the Azure Fox Lord does not wish to see you, senior, then you will not hold a grudge against me?"

"Hehe, I still have a bit of magnanimity!" Chixia laughed.

Yang Zhengshan thought about it and realized that it was just a matter of talking to Qingyuan Fox Lord, which was not difficult. Qingyuan Fox Lord should not be angry with him for it.

As for making friends, then so be it. I, Yang, love making friends the most. Anyway, I didn't promise to help you.

"Alright, I'll make the trip. If it doesn't work, please don't blame me, senior!"

Chixia stood up, bowed, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Fellow Daoist Yang!"

Yang Zhengshan stopped being polite and put the scroll away directly.

"Senior, just wait for my news in the city. It shouldn't be long!"

“So best!”

After saying this, Yang Zhengshan escorted Chixia out of the Tianyun Sword Sect and arranged for Chixia to stay in the city.

Then he entered the void and headed straight for the Qingyuan Cave Heaven.

With the Flowing Shadow Shuttle and his current understanding of the Dao of the Great Void, his speed of traversing the Great Void far surpasses what he used to be.

In less than two hours, he arrived near the Gate of Qingyuan.

Taking out the token that Qingyuan Fox Lord had given him earlier, Yang Zhengshan activated the restriction within the token.

A moment later, a tall figure emerged from the Gate of Qingyuan. She had a charming face, fluffy ears, and a curvaceous and alluring body, making one want to hug her and ravage her.

The Qingyuan fox clan possesses an innate allure, but Yang Zhengshan had developed a resistance to it and thus avoided making a fool of himself again.

"Who are you?" the fox clan member asked, sizing up Yang Zhengshan.

"My name is Yang Zhengshan, and I have come to pay my respects to Senior Fox Lord!" Yang Zhengshan said. Upon hearing this, the fox clansman's charming face immediately revealed a delicate smile, "So it is True Lord Yang! Please come in, True Lord. The Fox Lord has instructed that if True Lord Yang comes to visit, there is no need to announce your arrival!"

"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way, young lady!" Yang Zhengshan also showed a friendly smile.

Since they've been so kind, we can't be impolite; it's only right that we be polite.

Afterwards, the fox clan led Yang Zhengshan into the Qingyuan Cave Heaven. It was still that familiar grassland, and he could still see that towering sacred tree. However, this time he did not approach the sacred tree, but went directly to the Qingyuan fox clan's residence.

The Qingyuan Fox Clan is not numerous. Excluding those exotic beasts that have not yet advanced into demon beasts, the entire Qingyuan Fox Clan has less than three hundred demon foxes at most.

However, the Qingyuan Fox Clan has three demon kings. In addition to the Qingyuan Fox Lord, there are two other young demon kings.

This shows that the bloodline of the Qingyuan Fox Clan is very powerful, and they are very likely descendants of some ancient divine beast.

It was the same familiar cave, and the same irresistible figure.

"Junior Yang Zhengshan greets Senior Fox Lord!" Upon seeing the person in question, Yang Zhengshan immediately bowed in greeting.

"Please have a seat, young friend!" Qingyuan Fox Lord said with a gentle smile.

"Thank you, senior!"

"Ten years have passed, and it seems your cultivation has improved somewhat!"

"Hehe, I've been in seclusion for the past ten years, and I've made some progress!"

The Azure Fox Lord nodded and exclaimed, "It seems your future is immeasurable!"

"Senior is so complimentary!"

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Zhengshan got down to business, saying, "I've come here on the behalf of a senior!"

He had barely begun to speak when Qingyuan Fox Lord interjected, "Is it Crimson Cloud?"

Yang Zhengshan stared at her in astonishment. "Senior, you guessed it?"

"Hehehe, this guy has been asking a lot of people to intercede for him lately, but I never expected he would actually manage to get you!" Qingyuan Fox Lord chuckled.

Yang Zhengshan suddenly realized that Chixia had not only sought him out, but had also asked many people to make introductions, but it seemed that they had all been rejected by Qingyuan Fox Lord.

"So, senior, you don't want to see him?"

Qingyuan Fox Lord nodded. "I have no interest in meeting an old man like him, but I'm curious what he gave you?"

Yang Zhengshan didn't hide anything and directly took out the scroll, saying, "Whether it succeeds or not, I will give this to the younger generation!"

Qingyuan Fox Lord opened the scroll, looked at the Lava God in the painting, and smiled, his eyebrows curving upwards.

"He's really willing to spend that much!"

Yang Zhengshan remained silent. It was better to stay out of some things. Since Qingyuan Fox Lord was unwilling to see Chixia, there was no need for him to say anything more.

"Since it was given to you by him, you should keep it!"

"Thank you for your kindness, senior."

Qingyuan Fox Lord watched with a smile as he put the scroll away, and asked, "Aren't you curious about the grudge between me and Chixia?"

"Hehe, this junior isn't that curious!" Yang Zhengshan chuckled.

Curiosity killed the cat.

This statement is also true for Golden Core cultivators.

Sometimes, being too curious can lead to a lot of trouble.

"You're quite interesting!" Qingyuan Fox Lord laughed. "Actually, it's not a big deal. A thousand years ago, Chixia had a conflict with a junior of my clan, causing my junior to suffer serious injuries."

"Later, my junior repeatedly caused trouble for him and the Xiaxian Sect!"

"Over the years, the Xiaxian Sect has suffered greatly, and the Chixia Sect has also endured a lot of hardship as a result!"

Yang Zhengshan suddenly realized that he had been wondering what grudge Chixia could have against the Fox Lord. It turned out that it wasn't the Fox Lord, but the other demon kings of the Qingyuan Fox Clan.

That makes sense. Although Chixia has the cultivation of the mid-stage Golden Core realm and his strength should not be underestimated, he is probably insignificant in the eyes of the Azure Fox Lord.

If he had any major grudge against Qingyuan Fox Lord, he probably wouldn't be alive now.

With Qingyuan Fox Lord's strength, it would be easy for him to control him.

"I see." Yang Zhengshan nodded, indicating that he understood.

Qingyuan Fox Lord then said, "Tell him a message."

"Senior, please speak!"

"From now on, my Qingyuan Fox Clan will no longer cause trouble for their Xiaxian Sect, so they won't have to ask for favors from others!"

Yang Zhengshan was extremely surprised.

Why don't you cause trouble for the Xiaxian Sect anymore?

Did the Fox Lord take pity on you?

Obviously impossible.

The Azure Fox Lord seemed to see his confusion and said, "A thousand years have passed, and this grudge should be resolved. In any case, we can't destroy the Xiaxian Sect!"

"Why?" Yang Zhengshan asked, puzzled.

Qingyuan Fox Lord looked at him with a half-smile, "You just said that you're not very curious!"

Yang Zhengshan was startled. "It was my rudeness!"

The "why" he asked was naturally why Qingyuan Fox Lord couldn't destroy the Xiaxian Sect.

If Qingyuan Fox Lord said that, then it means that this is not something he should ask.

You can't ask, but Yang Zhengshan can think about it.

In this world, there are probably not many rules that Qingyuan Fox Lord cannot transgress.

Even she said no, which means there are some big rules involved in this matter.

That's right, it's the rules!

There are many rules among Golden Core cultivators.

For example, the prohibition of the Constitution.

For example, some unwritten rules.

It seems to be an unwritten rule that the Qingyuan Fox Clan cannot destroy the Xiaxian Sect.

"Actually, it wouldn't hurt to tell you. The Xiaxian Sect worships the Dao Lord of Ten Thousand Flowers!" Qingyuan Fox Lord explained.

But her explanation still left Yang Zhengshan completely baffled.

The Lord of Wanhua is an ancient being who has long since disappeared into the river of time. So what if the Xiaxian Sect worships the Lord of Wanhua?
Could the Daoist Master of Wanhua still protect the Xiaxian Sect?

Yang Zhengshan seemed to be deep in thought.

"There are some things that are not suitable to tell you now. When you reach a high enough level, you will naturally understand the secrets behind them!" Qingyuan Fox Lord said again.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, "This junior understands!"

After learning of the prohibition of the Heavenly Constitution, he knew that many unknown secrets were hidden in the Wanhua Domain.

For example, the cycle of reincarnation.

Even now, Yang Zhengshan still doesn't know what this cycle of reincarnation is.

However, he had a premonition that this realm of reincarnation contained immense danger, and was not something he should try to understand.

"That's settled then. I won't keep you any longer. Just convey my message to Chixia!"

"Yes, this junior will take his leave!"

Yang Zhengshan did not linger and returned to the Tianyun Sword Sect after taking his leave.

(End of this chapter)