Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 918 An enemy is attacking
Some independent cultivators accepted their fate, married, had children, and placed their hopes on their descendants.

Some rogue cultivators, unwilling to accept their fate, chose to take risks, either venturing into the mountains to hunt monsters or becoming bandit cultivators, robbing and plundering.

Li Shangyuan was unwilling to accept this, so he gave up his hopeless life in the market and went out to hunt monsters, looking for his own opportunity.

But life is unpredictable. He was robbed by Jie Xiu. If he hadn't been smart enough to abandon all his belongings and choose to escape, he would have died under Jie Xiu's sword long ago.

When people are driven to the brink of despair, they have no choice but to abandon their bottom line.

Having lost his fortune accumulated over more than a decade, Li Shangyuan eventually embarked on the path of a cultivator who had been robbed of his possessions.

After becoming a Tribulation Cultivator, Li Shangyuan's path became smoother and smoother, his cultivation level continued to improve, and his strength became stronger and stronger.

However, Li Shangyuan did not abandon all his bottom lines. He still remembered his old friend Yang Zhengshan and the time when Yang Zhengshan led him across the stormy sea.

At that time, Yang Zhengshan gave him a lot of guidance and taught him many things.

Yang Zhengshan had been kind to him, and he always remembered it in his heart, even regarding it as a source of comfort.

Because that period was the last beautiful time of his life.

After everyone had left, Li Shangyuan hesitated for a long time before finally taking out a blue paper crane and whispering, "An enemy will attack in two days. Prepare in advance. Your old friend, Li Shangyuan!"

After saying that, he conjured a wisp of light in his hand, sending the paper crane into the air. The paper crane transformed into a streak of light and flew towards Yangjia Town.

……

Yangjia Town, inside the Yangjia Courtyard.

Yang Chengzhang, An Yuxing, Liang Shengze, Chen Zhongshu, and Lü Hua gathered in the hall to discuss matters.

"Master Lü, have you still not found any trace of those people?" Yang Chengzhang asked.

During this time, they had been searching for Fang Shou and his group. At this point, they were unaware that Fang Ze and Zhang Baishan had brought more than twenty Qi Refining stage cultivators with them. They assumed that the group that had been robbing people was just a group of Qi Refining stage cultivators.

Besides Fang Shou, there were some insignificant thieves in the Yang family's territory. However, these thieves were few and far between, and they only ambushed and killed some martial artists on the road, unlike Fang Shou who slaughtered entire families.

In order to capture Fang Shou and his men, Yang Chengzhang deliberately delayed the arrival of the Yujing Guard, hoping to find their whereabouts first and then capture them all in one fell swoop.

Lu Hua said in a deep voice, "Not yet. These cultivators are very experienced. They left no trace when they left."

"Isn't there any other way?" Yang Chengzhang asked, frowning.

Lu Hua shook his head, "Martial arts techniques are rarely effective against immortal cultivators! The Secret Martial Guards don't have a better solution for the time being."

This time, the Secret Guard was truly powerless. Although Fang Shou and his group had been roaming around the Yang family's territory, the Secret Guard was unable to find any trace of them.

Firstly, immortal cultivators are better at concealing their tracks than martial artists, and their spells are more wondrous.

Secondly, because Fang Shou and his group were mobile criminals who did not contact the locals, the Secret Guard could not accurately grasp their targets, nor could they use their vast intelligence network to track their whereabouts.

Liang Shengze said, "If that doesn't work, let's ask the people from the Immortal Hall for help!"

The best way to deal with immortal cultivators is to ask them for help, since there are immortal cultivators in the Spirit Source Land as well.

“Well, I’d better go back!” An Yuxing said, standing up.

Yang Chengzhang had no other choice but to say, "Then I'll trouble Senior An to make the trip."

As he spoke, he stood up, intending to see An Yuxing off.

Just then, a burly, beast-like figure suddenly appeared outside the lobby door.

Kota stood outside the door, holding a blue paper crane.

Just now, he sensed an aura he had never encountered before flying into the Yang family compound. He initially thought it was one of the Yang family's own people, but after scanning it with his spiritual sense, he discovered it was a paper crane.

As the guardian of Yangjia Town, Kota's main responsibility is to guard against anything that could potentially threaten the town.

Although the paper crane didn't seem threatening, Kota had just arrived in Yangjia Town and was at his most dedicated, so he came to check it as soon as he discovered it.

"Greetings, Master Kou!"

Upon seeing Kota appear, Yang Chengzhang and the others quickly bowed in greeting.

Kota and Hong Fuxiu were brought by Yang Zhengshan, and Yang Chengzhang had naturally met them before.

However, Yang Zhengshan had already said that Kota and Hong Fuxiu were only responsible for guarding Yangjia Town and not for anything else. Therefore, Yang Chengzhang was not allowed to disturb Kota and Hong Fuxiu except for arranging their daily food, clothing, and lodging.

That's why Yang Chengzhang and the others didn't want Kota and Hong Fuxiu to help them find Fang Shou and the others.

"Is this your Yang family's means of communication?" Kota placed the paper crane in front of Yang Chengzhang.

Yang Chengzhang shook his head and said, "No, my Yang family does not have such a method of communication!"

Kota nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and decided to first see what kind of message the paper crane carried.

Paper cranes are merely a very rudimentary means of communication among immortal cultivators, and their convenience is even less than that of a first-grade communication talisman.

He casually made a hand seal and cast it on the paper crane, which immediately emitted a sound.

"Two days from now, the enemy will attack. Be prepared. Your old friend, Li Shangyuan!"

This is clearly a warning message.

Moreover, it was passed down by an old friend.

Kota looked at Li Chengzhang, "This shouldn't mean any harm!"

“My old friend Li Shangyuan! Who is this person?” Yang Chengzhang looked bewildered.

He naturally didn't know Li Shangyuan; he had never even heard of the name.

“Li Shangyuan must be the one who came to the Sea of ​​Spiritual Beauty with the patriarch back then!” Chen Zhongshu said.

“Yes, it should be him!” Lu Hua also said.

They had all crossed the stormy seas with Li Shangyuan, spent more than a month on the same ship with him, and traveled together for several months, so they naturally knew Li Shangyuan.

However, quite some time had passed, and it took Chen Zhongshu a while to remember Li Shangyuan.

"Oh, so he really is an old friend?" Yang Chengzhang said happily.

Chen Zhongshu chuckled, "It's an old friend, but it's been a long time since we last met. I didn't expect him to still be alive!"

"What does this message mean?" Yang Chengzhang asked. "An enemy is attacking. Who is the enemy?"

"I don't know, but no matter what the enemy is, it's always good to be prepared!" Chen Zhongshu said.

“That’s right, I’ll go back and ask for reinforcements!” Yang Chengzhang said.

“I’ll go with you!” An Yuxing said.

After discussing it, Yang Chengzhang and An Yuxing returned to the Land of Spiritual Origin.

Although they didn't know where Li Shangyuan was, why he was sending them a message, or whether the message was true or false, it didn't stop them from taking precautions.

Moreover, Li Shangyuan was an old friend of Yang Zhengshan, and this news quickly reached Yang Zhengshan's ears.

"Li Shangyuan!"

In the study, Yang Zhengshan softly murmured the name as he recalled it. He had a very good impression of Li Shangyuan. Li Shangyuan was a generous and magnanimous man with a wide circle of friends. Although Li Shangyuan was still very young at that time, he already had the demeanor of a hero of his time.

They got along very well throughout their journey.

"Since it's him, he can still be trusted!"

Yang Zhengshan said softly.

“Grandfather, do we need to make any other preparations?” Yang Chengzhang asked.

Yang Zhengshan waved his hand, "I'll make the arrangements, you can go back now!"

The fact that they dared to attack the Yang family shows that they are not weak, but they also seem to not know much about the Yang family, which is why they acted so recklessly.

Now that we've received the message in advance, the rest is simple: just wait for the other party to walk right into our trap.

……

Night fell as dark as ink, quietly enveloping Yangjia Town and draping the town in a veil of mystery.

The bright moonlight poured down, gilding the street with a silvery glow, and dappled shadows of trees swayed gracefully on the bluestone pavement. The street was silent, with only the gentle moonlight caressing the eaves and illuminating every corner.

The starry sky is like a jewel set in the heavens, with countless stars shining brightly in the moonlight, seemingly guarding this quiet and peaceful town.

Everything was immersed in the tranquil and beautiful night.

But in the dim shadows, burly figures dressed in tight-fitting clothes were silently lurking.

A gentle night breeze carried the fresh, moist air unique to the Lingxiu Sea. A hazy mist spread from the ground, intertwining with the bright moonlight, adding a touch of mystical charm to this peaceful town.

Yang Zhengshan stood on the eaves of the main hall of the Yang family compound, tall and straight, his gaze calmly sweeping over the entire Yang family town.

Yangjia Town is very large, far exceeding the size of a small town, and much larger than many cities. However, Yangjia Town has no city walls, and its streets are interconnected, linking with the paths and lanes in the fields outside the town.

This is a peaceful and prosperous town; prosperity by day and peace by night.

Yang Jizhen sat on the roof ridge behind him, wiping a blue longsword. This sword was called the Yimu Qinglei Sword, a magical artifact he had crafted himself.

Although the Yi Wood Azure Thunder Sword is only a low-grade magic weapon, it is a perfect match for his cultivation of the Yi Wood Azure Thunder Sword Technique. If he were to forge a natal magic weapon in the future, it would undoubtedly be an Yi Wood Azure Thunder Sword.

Kota and Hong Fuxiu stood on the eaves on the other side. The night breeze blew, lifting Hong Fuxiu's red dress. The bright moonlight added a touch of holiness to the woman.

Kota's eyes were piercing, his aura sharp and focused; he was ready for battle.

However, he would occasionally glance at Yang Zhengshan, who was not far away.

Why are you staring at me?

Yang Zhengshan noticed his gaze and asked, somewhat puzzled.

Kota hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is Master Yang using his spiritual sense?"

A strange light flashed in Yang Zhengshan's eyes. "You found out?"

The Seven Treasures Soul-Suppressing Pagoda added a layer of concealment to his spiritual sense. Generally speaking, unless one's soul far surpasses his, no one will be able to detect his spiritual sense.

“I sensed it a little, but it wasn’t very real!” Kota said.

Hong Fuxiu also cast a surprised glance at Yang Zhengshan.

She knew all too well what abilities Kota possessed.

Despite his tall and imposing stature, which might make him appear like a brute, Kota is actually a very meticulous and cautious person. If he were a brute, he probably wouldn't be alive today.

Moreover, Kota is naturally very sensitive to all kinds of auras, whether it is fluctuations in magical power or fluctuations in spiritual consciousness, he has a keen perception.

"Hmm, your perception is very sharp!" Yang Zhengshan praised.

Hong Fuxiu and Yang Jizhen were completely unaware, but Kota noticed, which is enough to prove that Kota's perception far surpasses that of others.

"I never expected that Master Yang's soul would be so powerful!" Kota said with some surprise.

His respect for Yang Zhengshan stemmed from his respect for alchemists; they had already learned about Yang Zhengshan before accepting the mission to guard Yangjia Town.

It was no secret within Wanbaohang that Yang Zhengshan was capable of refining high-grade demon essence pills.

They were willing to accept the task not because of the reward, but because of Yang Zhengshan.

Being able to establish a connection with a powerful second-tier alchemist is definitely a stroke of luck for them.

Therefore, when they meet Yang Zhengshan, they do so with a fawning tone.

However, they did not take Yang Zhengshan's strength seriously. After all, it is normal for a pill refiner to be weak. After all, a person's energy is limited and it is impossible to be perfect in every aspect.

If a cultivator devotes their time and energy to alchemy, they will naturally become lax in other areas.

Therefore, they all thought that Yang Zhengshan's strength should be mediocre.

Yang Zhengshan's display of powerful spiritual energy and awareness surprised them.

"Hehe, the soul is also very important for alchemy!" Yang Zhengshan explained with a light laugh.

Just then, his expression suddenly turned serious.

"coming!"

Outside Yangjia Town, amidst lush green rice paddies.

A series of inconspicuous figures darted swiftly past under the bright moonlight.

In no time at all, they had approached the outskirts of the town and were about to enter it.

As Fang Shou flew past, he gazed at the tranquil town, a ferocious yet excited expression on his face.

This is Yangjia Town, the Yangjia Town he has longed for!

As a core member of the Fang family of Cuihu, he had little interest in robbing those martial arts families; a few tens of thousands of spirit stones were not very attractive to him.

However, the Yang family is different. The Yang family is not a martial arts family, but a family of immortal cultivators.

The wealth possessed by the Yang family far surpasses that of those insignificant martial arts families.

A family of immortal cultivators like the Yang family must have accumulated a lot of precious and rare spiritual materials.

Even if he can only get a small part of it, it is still a great opportunity for him.

He wasn't wrong to think that way, but they seemed to have the wrong target.

Yangjia Town is not the main base of the Yang family, so naturally it will not store many spiritual materials, but only some ordinary goods.

Therefore, even if their sneak attack succeeds this time, they won't gain much.

Li Shangyuan also mingled in the crowd, but his position gradually fell to the back. The closer they got to Yangjia Town, the slower he moved, and he even seemed to be falling behind.

"Brother Li, what are you dawdling for? Hurry up!" The tall, thin cultivator reminded Li Shangyuan telepathically when he saw that Li Shangyuan had fallen behind.

Li Shangyuan glanced up at him, but didn't reply. Instead, he slowed down even further.

(End of this chapter)