Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 1122 Being targeted

The recipe and ingredients for the Evergreen Pill were provided by the Green Ox Demon King. Over the years, Yang Zhengshan had thoroughly studied the recipe, but this was the first time he had ever refined the Evergreen Pill.

Even though his alchemy skills have now reached the pinnacle of the Wanhua Domain, he remains extremely cautious about refining the Evergreen Pill.

no way!
The medicinal materials needed to refine the Evergreen Pill are extremely precious, including more than 30 kinds of third-tier spiritual herbs and more than 400 kinds of second-tier herbs.

If several batches of this are ruined in a row, even the wealthy Green Ox Demon King probably couldn't afford it.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan had to be extremely cautious, not only making thorough preparations but also devoting all his attention and wholeheartedly to the refining process.

No mistakes are allowed, and no detail can be overlooked.

Zhang Hexuan and Yang Zongyuan were both second-tier alchemists, so they were more than capable of assisting Yang Zhengshan.

Soon, the Eight Trigrams Furnace was cleaned up, and all kinds of medicinal herbs were prepared. Jinwu stood beside the Eight Trigrams Furnace, staring at the earth fire formation below, waiting for Yang Zhengshan's orders.

Yang Zhengshan checked it again to make sure there were no mistakes or omissions before he began refining it.

The furnace was lit, medicinal herbs were added, and the reactions of the medicine within the furnace were carefully observed. Everything proceeded in an orderly and smooth manner.

The most important thing in refining the Evergreen Pill is patience. The entire refining process requires the use of hundreds of medicinal herbs, and the timing of adding each herb must be strictly controlled and adjusted according to the conditions inside the furnace.

This isn't simply a matter of throwing all the medicinal herbs into the alchemy furnace at once; the internal conditions of the furnace must be considered each time herbs are added.

The order in which medicinal materials are added is not fixed and must be adjusted according to the changes in the medicinal properties within the alchemical furnace.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan was extremely focused when refining the product, almost to the point of forgetting himself.

As time passed, Yang Zhengshan, Zhang Hexuan, and Yang Zongyuan remained in the Pill Hall. The Pill Hall's array was activated, isolating them from the outside world.

Just as Yang Zhengshan was fully absorbed in alchemy, a Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat was flying swiftly through the clouds above the Hengshan Mountains.

Lin Qihe sat in the pavilion on the cloud boat, closing his eyes to rest. Yang Qingyu stood at the bow, gazing at the surging clouds. There were also hundreds of cultivators and martial artists on the cloud boat, some cultivating and others chatting. Everything seemed very relaxed and comfortable.

This is the flying ship that travels from the Spirit Origin Land to the Hengshan Sect for trade. The Spirit Origin Land arranges such voyages almost every two or three months.

Everyone was already very familiar with the route, so they all seemed very relaxed.

But one person suddenly became nervous.

Yang Qingyu stood at the bow of the ship, her brows furrowed, her gaze searching through the clouds ahead.

Her brows furrowed deeper and deeper, her expression grew increasingly solemn, her body stiffened, and cold sweat poured down her forehead.

Who is watching us?

Golden Core cultivators? And more than one!
Yang Qingyu's heart was pounding wildly. She wanted to turn around and go back to the pavilion to report to Lin Qihe, but she was afraid of arousing the suspicion of those people.

She sensed her surroundings while hesitating.

"That's right, at least three Golden Core cultivators!"

"Where did these Golden Core cultivators come from, and why are they watching us?"

Yang Qingyu was filled with doubt.

She suppressed her panic and tried to act as if nothing was wrong as she turned and walked towards the pavilion.

It's unclear whether those people didn't notice her or simply didn't care whether they would notice or not; in any case, they didn't react at all.

The Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat continued its journey, and the people on board chatted casually. Only Yang Qingyu, with her extraordinary perception, had her heart in her throat.

Entering the pavilion, we arrived at the room where Lin Qihe was.

"Senior!" Yang Qingyu's voice trembled.

Lin Qihe slowly opened his eyes and was taken aback when he saw that Yang Qingyu's expression was strange.

"what happened?"

"I feel, I feel like someone is watching us!" Yang Qingyu stammered.

Lin Qihe's expression turned serious. He subtly released his spiritual sense, but he didn't fully unleash it or search for the hidden individuals around him. He simply swept his gaze across the sea of ​​clouds around the cloud boat to avoid alerting them.

However, he found nothing unusual.

There are only two possible reasons for this outcome: either Yang Qingyu's perception was wrong and no one was watching them, or someone was indeed watching them but was too well hidden to be detected by Lin Qihe.

Lin Qihe immediately dismissed the possibility that Yang Qingyu's perception was wrong.

It should be noted that Yang Qingyu's perception ability is extremely strong. Back then, when she was only in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, she was able to see through his cultivation level as a Golden Core cultivator. Now, Yang Qingyu's cultivation level has reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and her spiritual strength and perception ability far surpass those of others. Especially in terms of perception, many Golden Core cultivators cannot compare to her.

It's not surprising that Yang Qingyu can perceive things that he himself cannot.

"How many people are on the other side?" Lin Qihe asked.

“There are at least three Golden Core cultivators, senior, what should we do?” Yang Qingyu asked, somewhat flustered.

As the saying goes, ignorance is bliss. Others cannot sense the aura around the cloud boat, nor do they know how powerful that aura is, so naturally they will not feel panic or fear.

However, she could clearly sense those powerful auras, and this sense was frantically warning her, making her feel chaotic and panicked.

Lin Qihe enveloped the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat with his spiritual sense. After confirming that there was nothing unusual inside the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat, he said softly, "Since they haven't made a move, it means that their target is not just us, but the Spirit Source Land!"

Although it's unclear who's watching them, whoever it is, their target couldn't possibly be a spaceship.

They don't have much to offer that would make others covet them, especially since several Golden Core cultivators are coveting them together. It's clear that their target is the Yang family's grotto-heaven, also known as the Shengjing Immortal Palace.

"Go change our course. We won't go back to Spring Sun Valley. Instead, we'll go to Myriad Treasures Immortal City!" Lin Qihe quickly came up with a solution.

A direct confrontation is definitely not an option. He is confident he can escape, but he cannot take the people on the cloud boat with him.

Leading people to Spring Sun Valley is also not an option, as the magic array in Spring Sun Valley does not have strong defensive capabilities. If the opponent suddenly makes a move, it is easy to break through the array's defenses and enter the Spirit Source Land.

To prevent the enemy from attacking the Spirit Source Land, leading them to Wanbao Immortal City was undoubtedly a good choice.

"Be careful not to change course immediately. Take it slow so they don't notice anything amiss!" Lin Qihe added.

"Yes!"

Yang Qingyu's panicked heart calmed down a little, and she went to the cockpit and quietly changed the course of the cloud boat.

And so, they slowly made their way toward Wanbao Immortal City. At first, Lin Qihe was worried that the other side would suddenly make a move, but as they entered the Wilderness of Ten Thousand Waters and got closer and closer to Wanbao Immortal City, Lin Qihe's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, slowly settled down.

"Are they still there?" Lin Qihe asked.

"Still there!"

"It seems they're targeting us!" Yang Qingyu nodded. At this moment, her senses were even clearer; the other party was hanging behind them, following them at a distance that wasn't too close.

"Senior, should we send a message home for help?"

“Sending messages won’t work; the distance is too far, and the communication talisman can’t reach back. Once we enter Wanbao Immortal City, you can stay there for now, and I’ll go back alone!” Lin Qihe said.

With the Wanbao Sect stationed in Wanbao Immortal City, no force dares to act recklessly here, so Yang Qingyu's safety is guaranteed if she stays here.

He could go back on his own; with his supernatural powers, it wouldn't be difficult for him to evade these people's surveillance and quietly leave Wanbao Immortal City.

The cloud boat slowly docked in the outer city. Yang Qingyu led everyone to the encampment in Baiyujing Immortal City, while Lin Qihe quietly left Wanbao Immortal City.

After confirming that no one was watching him, Lin Qihe sped back to Chunyang Valley.

……

Outside Wanbao Immortal City, amidst the ethereal clouds, three figures emerged from the clouds.

There were two men and one woman, with the woman as the leader of the group.

They came from the Impermanent Ghost Sect, which had been searching for the Yang family. However, they hadn't paid much attention to the Yang family before, so they were unaware of their situation.

After more than a year of investigation, they learned that the Yang family had trade dealings with the Hengshan Sect. So they kept watch near the Hengshan Sect until Lin Qihe took a flying boat to the Hengshan Sect.

Having finally found traces of the Yang family, they naturally wanted to locate their stronghold and wipe them out in one fell swoop. Therefore, they did not rush to make a move, but instead quietly followed behind the flying boat.

The Soul-Hooking Hall of the Impermanent Ghost Sect also has two departments: the Soul-Locking Department and the Soul-Snatching Department. The woman in front of them is Ming Gu, the head of the Soul-Locking Department, and the two people beside her are Yi Shang'an and Shangguan Jie, both Golden Core cultivators of the Soul-Locking Department.

"Master, have they discovered us yet?" Shangguan Jie said softly, gazing at the bustling Wanbao Immortal City.

Ming Gu had an ordinary appearance and wore a gray robe, looking like an ordinary woman. However, her aura was exceptionally cold, as if she was constantly radiating cold air.

"Probably not," Ming Gu said, not entirely sure.

She knew there was a Golden Core cultivator on the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat, but she didn't know Lin Qihe's cultivation level or strength, nor did she know Lin Qihe's divine powers.

"So we'll just wait here?" Shangguan Jie frowned.

"Otherwise what? Do you think we can still enter the Myriad Treasures Immortal City?" Yi Shang'an said.

The Myriad Treasures Immortal City is not a place where they can run wild. Let alone run wild, they can't even enter the Myriad Treasures Immortal City.

The reputation of the Impermanent Ghost Sect is so bad that it is disliked by many people.

Neither the Wanbao Sect nor the immortal clans and families of Wanbao Immortal City liked the Wuchang Ghost Sect.

Once they actually enter Wanbao Immortal City, they will likely face hostility from the Wanbao Sect.

To avoid conflict with the Wanbao Sect, they had no choice but to wait outside the city.

Meanwhile, Lin Qihe had already returned to the Land of Spiritual Origin.

He originally intended to go find Yunxiao, but upon hearing that Yang Zhengshan had emerged from seclusion, he came to the Pill Hall instead.

Inside the alchemy hall, Yang Zhengshan remained seated beside the alchemy furnace, his mind completely absorbed in it.

"Master, Lin Zhenjun is requesting an audience outside the door!" Zhang Hexuan said softly as he approached Yang Zhengshan.

Yang Zhengshan remained expressionless and said calmly, "Let him in!"

At this moment, he was still paying attention to the changes in the medicinal properties inside the alchemy furnace and was not distracted by it.

"Here!"

A moment later, Lin Qihe entered the Pill Hall. Zhang Hexuan reminded him, "True Lord Lin, Master is refining pills. Please keep things concise and clear!"

Lin Qihe nodded knowingly.

"Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"Yes, what is it?" Yang Zhengshan didn't stand on ceremony with him.

"Our cloud boat has been targeted. According to Qingyu's perception, it should be three Golden Core cultivators. I have already parked the cloud boat in Wanbao Immortal City!" Lin Qihe explained as concisely as possible.

"Do you know who it is?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

"I can't be sure, but I suspect it might be the Impermanent Ghost Sect!" Lin Qihe said.

His guess was not without reason. The Yang family did not have many enemies, and Baiyujing was a sect unknown to the world. At this time, there were not many forces that would target the Yang family.

Aside from the Impermanent Ghost Sect, he really couldn't think of anyone else.

Yang Zhengshan fell into deep thought, as his mind was entirely focused on the alchemy furnace, and thinking about this matter made him somewhat slow.

After a long pause, he finally said, "Are there any other situations?"

"No, I checked Spring Sun Valley and there was nothing unusual!" Lin Qihe said.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly. "In that case, let's withdraw all the people from Chunyang Valley first, and then you can go to Wanbao Immortal City and wait. I will come to find you after I finish refining this batch of pills."

His most important thing now is the batch of pills in front of him. Since Yang Qingyu and the others are not in danger, there is no need for him to rush to Wanbao Immortal City.

It's not too late to deal with this matter after he finishes refining this batch of pills.

"Yes!"

Lin Qihe responded and then left the Pill Hall, while Yang Zhengshan continued his alchemy work.

Within an hour, Lin Qihe had withdrawn all the people in Chunyang Valley back to the Spirit Source Land, Yang Zhengshan directly closed the cave entrance, and Lin Qihe returned to Wanbao Immortal City.

Spring Sun Valley was just a temporary encampment. They did not cultivate any spiritual fields here, but only built some houses and set up a large array that could isolate spiritual consciousness.

Abandoning Spring Sun Valley would not cause too much loss to the Spirit Source Land, but under normal circumstances, Yang Zhengshan would not abandon Spring Sun Valley.

And so, Spring Sun Valley was deserted, and Lin Qihe, Yang Qingyu, and the others from the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat temporarily stayed in Wanbao Immortal City.

The Yang family also owns businesses in Wanbao Immortal City, and Li Jianning and Li Jianan are stationed there, so they have a place to stay in Wanbao Immortal City.

Yang Zhengshan was still focused on refining the Evergreen Pill, and his refining process had now entered a critical stage.

Condensing the elixir is the most crucial step in this alchemy process. Yang Zhengshan needs to perfectly control the medicinal properties within the furnace during this process, and no conflict between the medicinal properties is allowed.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan quickly put Lin Qihe's matter out of his mind and devoted himself wholeheartedly to alchemy.

(End of this chapter)