Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 812 The Lian Family's Foundation

Lingquan Mountain Plain, in a secluded courtyard.

Yang Zhengshan squatted in the yard, picking and choosing the things he had brought from the Lian family.

The foundation of the three generations of martial gods in the Lian family should not be underestimated. Although Yang Zhengshan only found the inner treasury of the Lian family's ancestral home, it still made him a fortune.

"Three hundred and twenty-three thousand one hundred and twenty-four low-grade spirit stones!"

Qingxia said happily.

"There are also more than three hundred mid-grade spirit stones here!" Hongyun added.

Yang Zhengshan raised his head slightly, took the cloth bag from Hongyun's hand, and looked at the mid-grade spirit stones inside.

There are many types of spirit stones, the most common being low-grade, attribute-less spirit stones, which are the most common currency used for trading among cultivators.

Attributeless spirit stones contain pure spiritual energy, which can be directly absorbed by both martial artists and immortal cultivators. They can also be used in alchemy, weapon crafting, talisman making, and array formation.

Above low-grade spirit stones are mid-grade spirit stones, high-grade spirit stones, and top-grade spirit stones.

However, mid-grade spirit stones are already very rare in the Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty, and they are almost all controlled by the three sects and twelve families, with very few flowing out.

One mid-grade spirit stone contains the same amount of spiritual energy as one hundred low-grade spirit stones, but if it is exchanged, one mid-grade spirit stone can be exchanged for about one hundred and twenty low-grade spirit stones.

The reason for this price difference is not because there are middlemen making a profit, but because in some aspects, low-grade spirit stones cannot replace mid-grade spirit stones.

For example, when setting up an array, if it involves a second-tier array, then a mid-grade spirit stone must be used as an energy source, as the spiritual energy output of a low-grade spirit stone cannot meet the needs of a second-tier array.

Therefore, the value of a mid-grade spirit stone is far greater than that of one hundred low-grade spirit stones.

As for high-grade spirit stones, they are extremely precious even in the hands of the three major sects.

Besides attribute-free spirit stones, there are also attribute spirit stones, namely those containing the five elements, ice, thunder, wind, etc., which contain attribute spiritual energy.

In fact, all minerals containing spiritual energy can be considered attribute spirit stones. However, most minerals contain multiple types of spiritual energy and have other characteristics.

Therefore, in everyone's attempts, ore is ore and spirit stone is spirit stone.

The so-called attribute spirit stone refers to a spirit stone containing a pure single attribute.

Such as wood spirit stones, water spirit stones, etc.

The grade of attribute spirit stones is more detailed, divided into first grade, second grade, and third grade, and each grade is further divided into upper, middle and lower grades.

The reason for such a detailed classification is that attribute spirit stones are more precious, and their value is far greater than that of attribute-free spirit stones.

For example, a first-grade low-level water spirit stone can probably be sold for three hundred low-level spirit stones without attributes.

Yang Zhengshan had some attribute spirit stones, about a dozen first-tier fire spirit stones and gold spirit stones, all mined from the veins of the ruins.

Normally, the spirit stones people talk about are attribute-free spirit stones. If attribute spirit stones are involved, people will include attribute descriptions.

As for spirit crystal coins, they are just slag. Although they contain spiritual energy, they contain so little that they are not considered spirit stones, but rather a man-made currency containing spiritual energy.

"Let Madam put it away!" Yang Zhengshan said casually.

Although mid-grade spirit stones are considered precious, they are not considered treasures by Yang Zhengshan.

In contrast, he was more concerned about the bamboo slips, jade slips, and what appeared to be magical artifacts in front of him.

As an established family, the Lian family had naturally entered the ancient ruins many times, and they had brought out quite a few things from the ancient ruins.

Even Lu Fusheng possesses a treasure like the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace, so the Lian family should have even more treasures.

Unfortunately, the result greatly disappointed Yang Zhengshan.

The Lian family does have a few magical artifacts, but they are all ordinary magical artifacts; they don't even have a magic treasure, let alone a spiritual treasure.

There are a total of six ritual implements, each of which Yang Zhengshan can use.

It's not that it can't be used, but that it's unnecessary.

The Azure Sword and the Black Shield, one for offense and one for defense, were more than enough to meet Yang Zhengshan's needs.

Having more magical artifacts isn't necessarily better, because refining a magical artifact takes time, and mastering its use requires even more practice.

Yang Zhengshan hasn't even fully unlocked the potential of the Azure Sword yet, so there's no need for him to refine any other magical artifacts.

"Let's keep it for now, and give it to our apprentices to use later!"

Yang Zhengshan put away the six magical artifacts and then turned to look at the cultivation techniques.

Most of the bamboo slips contained martial arts techniques, which Yang Zhengshan simply tossed aside, planning to have them sent to the Scripture Repository later.

Two of the bamboo scrolls contained cultivation techniques for immortality, but Yang Zhengshan only glanced at them before putting them away.

He already has five immortal cultivation techniques, so he doesn't mind having two more. Of course, the more immortal cultivation techniques he has, the better. Even if he can't cultivate them, he can still learn from them.

After putting away the two bamboo slips, Yang Zhengshan looked at the three jade slips.

Jade slips are definitely items from the immortal path.

Martial arts techniques are not stored in jade slips.

All three jade slips were bluish-green, about the size of a fingertip, and were no different from the jade slips Yang Zhengshan had obtained before.

Yang Zhengshan took one first, probed it with his spiritual sense, and immediately a surge of information flooded into his mind.

The True Explanation of Talismanic Arts!
This is actually a book on the art of talismans, which includes the basics of talisman making, seventy-two types of first-tier talismans, twenty-eight types of second-tier talismans, and even the experience and insights of a talisman master.

"The Hundred Talisman Master? A senior who can draw a hundred kinds of talismans!"

Yang Zhengshan carefully studied the contents of the jade slip, feeling both surprised and delighted.

Yang Zhengshan didn't know who this Hundred Talisman Daoist was, but according to the records in the jade slip, this Hundred Talisman Daoist could draw one hundred kinds of talismans, that is, seventy-two kinds of first-order talismans and twenty-eight kinds of second-order talismans.

Previously, the Array Department also found the talisman inheritance in the cave within the ruined array. However, those talisman inheritances were only of the first tier, with only a dozen or so first-tier talismans besides the basic ones.

In contrast, the legacy of this Hundred Talisman Daoist not only includes second-tier talismans, but also contains an extremely rich variety of talismans. Most importantly, it also contains the insights and experiences of the Hundred Talisman Daoist throughout his life.

"With this, I can delve deeper into the talismans!" Yang Zhengshan withdrew his spiritual sense and murmured happily.

Of all the arts of immortality, alchemy would certainly be his first choice, but that doesn't stop him from also practicing the art of talismans.

This is quite a pleasant surprise.

Yang Zhengshan then examined the second jade slip, and another surge of information flooded into his mind.

After reading it, Yang Zhengshan shook his head slightly.

The jade slip contains a sword technique called the "Heart Sword Scripture".

It emphasizes the integration of the practitioner's inner understanding with the intent of the sword. The sword moves seem formless and traceless, but in fact they move with the mind. By controlling the sword with the mind, one can break through the limitations of conventional sword techniques and reach a state of complete freedom and control.

At its highest level, it can even injure people without relying on a physical sword, using pure sword intent, making it impossible for them to defend against.

This is a very powerful sword technique. If one cultivates it to its peak, one can become a sword immortal.

Unfortunately, this technique was not suitable for Yang Zhengshan.

Yang Zhengshan's understanding of swordsmanship was still at the most basic level of martial arts swordsmanship. He had practiced some sword techniques, but only superficially, without any advanced training. However, this technique was not without its uses; it could serve as a reference for his cultivation of the "Unique Spear Intent," allowing him to find a path to improve it.

Yang Zhengshan has never given up his unique spear intent; in fact, he wants to cultivate it to an even more profound level.

Unfortunately, he had no cultivation techniques and could only explore on his own, which prevented him from making much progress in mastering the "Solely Self-Mastering Spear Intent".

Now that he has this "Heart Sword Classic" as a reference, he has some new ideas.

However, these are just ideas; realizing them will take time.

Next was the last jade slip. When Yang Zhengshan finished reading it, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

The Soul Raven Divide Technique!
This is a soul technique, a very special soul technique.

Some of its content is very similar to that of "Refining the Void and Spiritual Path," specifically the part about nurturing the divine soul and spiritual seed.

However, the cultivation of the spiritual seed in "Dongxu Refining the Psychic" is connected to the cave heaven, serving as a key to connect the cave heaven with the outside world.

The "Soul Raven Dividing Technique" cultivates a spiritual seed of the soul in order to transform it into a soul raven and divide it into countless parts.

The Divine Splitting Technique is also known as the Body Splitting Technique, except that the split body is not a human body, but a soul body with the shape of a crow.

The strength of the soul body is equivalent to the strength of the cultivator's divine soul. With Yang Zhengshan's current divine soul strength, even if he were to cultivate the Soul Raven, his combat power would be extremely weak.

However, the soul form has many advantages: it can ignore obstacles, fly, and is highly stealthy.

It can be used for investigation, tracking, searching, and communication.

This technique isn't very useful in combat, but it's very useful in other areas.

Yang Zhengshan also thought of something else: if he combined the Divine Soul Seed and the Soul Crow Divide, then the Soul Crow Divide could also serve as a key connecting the cave heaven to the outside world.

"This spell is a perfect match for the Divine Soul Seed, the only problem is that nurturing the Divine Soul Seed is a bit troublesome!"

Yang Zhengshan stroked his long beard and thought to himself.

It takes him several years to nurture a single spiritual seed; if he wanted to cultivate countless spiritual entities, who knows how many more years it would take.

However, once he reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, nurturing a divine soul seed should be much easier.

Of the three jade slips, two were of great use to him, and the other could be used as a reference.

This achievement far exceeded Yang Zhengshan's expectations.

This also gave Yang Zhengshan a new understanding of the Three Sects and Twelve Families.

The ancient formation is there, and over the centuries, Hidden Sword Mountain, the three major sects, and the twelve great families have obtained countless things from it.

Now, only scraps remain in the ruins; the real treasures are in the hands of Hidden Sword Mountain and the Three Sects and Twelve Families.

If the Lian family alone has given him so many surprises, what about the three major sects and Hidden Sword Mountain?

"Sigh, Hidden Sword Mountain! We can't afford to mess with them!"

Yang Zhengshan shook his head, suppressing the greed in his heart.

Despite Hidden Sword Mountain's current weakness, being betrayed by the three major sects and pressured by the Netherworld Sect, Yang Zhengshan is well aware that Hidden Sword Mountain's foundation is absolutely terrifying.

Yang Zhengshan has the Golden Crow Eight Trigrams Furnace, a spiritual treasure. Does Cangjian Mountain have any spiritual treasures?
The answer is yes.

Don't forget that Hidden Sword Mountain once had a Golden Core cultivator as well.

Therefore, Yang Zhengshan felt it was best not to provoke Cangjian Mountain, as he believed it was more troublesome than the three major sects.

After placing the jade slip and magical artifacts in the study, Yang Zhengshan handed the rest of the items over to Yu Qingyi and the others.

The remaining items were quite valuable, but there was nothing left that warranted Yang Zhengshan's special attention.

After settling things here, Yang Zhengshan left the Spirit Source Land from Xuegu Town.

He still needs to handle the summons from the Lingxiu Three Sects. Although the Lian family probably doesn't have the mind to target him anymore, he still can't disobey the summons from the Lingxiu Three Sects.

We need to send someone to Anhu City.

Of course, he couldn't go to Anhu City. He needed to prepare for Foundation Establishment and refine Foundation Establishment Pills, so he didn't have time to go to Anhu City.

So after leaving Xuegu Town, Yang Zhengshan summoned Ding Qiu and Yang Minghao, along with eight guardian soldiers.

The conscription order only stated that the Yang family of Lingxi should send ten innate martial artists to guard Anhu Town for ten years, without specifying who they would be.

Ding Qiu, Yang Minghao, and eight guards make up a total of ten innate martial artists, which is enough to meet the recruitment requirements.

"Take this. If the situation turns bad, return to the Land of Spiritual Origin immediately. Don't worry about anything else!"

In the wilderness, Yang Zhengshan handed the jade token containing the Divine Soul Seed to Yang Minghao and said...

Yang Zhengshan sent them to Anhu City to inquire about the situation deep within the Yunxiao Mountains, not to send them to their deaths.

Therefore, he gave his only jade token to Yang Minghao.

Ding Qiu and Yang Minghao are both Tiangang stage martial artists now, so they have a certain ability to protect themselves. If they really encounter danger, they can retreat in a short time.

"After you get to Anhu City, try not to split up, especially the two of you," Yang Zhengshan said to Ding Qiu and Yang Minghao.

"Understood!" Ding Qiu replied.

At this moment, Ding Qiu was dressed in a black outfit, with a long sword at his waist, a resolute face, and deep eyes.

He stood there, just like an ordinary person, without revealing any sharpness.

But when he drew his knife, his fierceness made even Yang Zhengshan feel uneasy.

Ding Qiu's understanding of sword intent has long surpassed Yang Zhengshan's unique spear intent.

"Okay, let's go then!" Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly and smiled.

Afterwards, the group rode their horses and galloped towards Lingxi Mountain.

……

In the study of the Lu family in Shanggu County.

Lu Youan and Lan Peng sat at the tea table.

“I just received news that a strange beast attacked Lianjia Town in the early hours of this morning. Although the Lian family patriarch drove it away, he was seriously injured.” Lu Youan looked at Lan Peng with a glint in his eyes and said softly.

Lan Peng was slightly taken aback. "A strange beast? A Martial God-level strange beast?"

“That’s right, it’s a Gale Wolf!” Lu Youan nodded.

Lan Peng looked at him in surprise, "You mean this is related to Brother Yang?"

"Yes, this is too coincidental. The Lian family just plotted against the Yang family, and then they were attacked by the Gale Wolf," Lu Youan said.

"That's impossible. Although Brother Yang is a cultivator, he's still in the Qi Refining stage. He shouldn't be able to subdue a Martial God-level beast!" Lan Peng said uncertainly.

(End of this chapter)