Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather.

Chapter 949 The Strange Person

Yang Zhengshan was lost in thought, trying to find out which forces might be targeting Baiyun Immortal City from among the many forces. Unfortunately, he knew too little about the forces in the Wanhua Mountains and couldn't think of any clues for the time being.

Luo Cheng didn't elaborate on the topic further, mainly because he was only speculating and lacked concrete evidence. He told Yang Zhengshan these things simply to warn him to be cautious and avoid getting involved in trouble.

After chatting for a while, Luo Cheng took his leave with Luo Fengxia.

Yang Zhengshan then put these matters out of his mind and focused his main energy on cultivation and alchemy.

The Demon Essence Pill needs to be refined, and the Fountain of Life also needs to be refined.

While the Fountain of Life cannot be refined in a short time, he can make some preparations in advance, such as extracting the life force from some spiritual herbs and fruits and sealing it into a certain container.

The reason why it is said that refining the Fountain of Life requires a lot of manpower and resources is referring to this process.

Extracting vitality from millions of spiritual fruits and herbs is no small task. Although the extraction process is simple and can be completed by a first-level alchemist, the sheer quantity requires a great deal of manpower and time.

The Spirit Source Land cannot currently gather a million spirit fruits or a million spirit herbs, but it can still gather several thousand or tens of thousands.

Yang Zhengshan tried to refine some of it, and then handed the task over to the alchemists at the Immortal Hall, telling them to refine some whenever they had time.

These alchemists were not very skilled; it took Yang Zhengshan a month to teach them how to refine the ingredients.

There were only six people, but with their help, Yang Zhengshan didn't need to waste his time on such meaningless things.

After arranging the extraction of life force, Yang Zhengshan once again came out of Wanbaohang's courtyard.

"Ancestor, where are we going?"

Yang Zongyuan followed behind Yang Zhengshan and asked curiously.

They had a great time in Baiyun Immortal City. Not only was it lively, but it also had many novel things that they had never seen before.

"Let's go to the treasure vault!" Yang Zhengshan said casually.

"Treasure vault! What treasures are in Wanbaohang's treasure vault?" Yang Zongyuan asked, intrigued.

“There are many good things, but you can’t get in!” Yang Zhengshan said mercilessly.

“I can’t get in now, but I’m sure I’ll be able to later!” Yang Zongyuan said.

"Hehe, tell me, how long has it been since you last refined pills?" Yang Zhengshan glanced at him.

Yang Zongyuan felt somewhat guilty. Since arriving in Baiyun Immortal City, he had not refined any pills or studied alchemy techniques for the past month.

"In the path of cultivation, one either progresses or regresses. I brought you to White Cloud Immortal City not for sightseeing, but so that you could exchange ideas with the alchemists here!"

"Wanbaohang has many alchemists and alchemy apprentices. There are many alchemy workshops in the city, and also many young alchemists. You should go to these places to take a look, instead of messing around with puppets!"

Yang Zhengshan was somewhat disappointed in his son.

This kid seems to have a great interest in puppetry; he's made a lot of random puppets lately.

Liking puppetry is not a big problem; everyone has their own hobbies, and cultivators are no exception. However, cultivators must distinguish between primary and secondary matters. Cultivation must not be neglected, and the primary skill must not be left behind.

Hobbies can be a way to regulate one's mood or an aid to self-cultivation, but they should never lead to the loss of one's ambition.

Just like Yang Zhengshan also liked to draw talismans, but he only regarded drawing talismans as a way to calm his mind.

To this day, he can only draw four types of second-order runes and has not researched any new second-order runes.

"I understand!" Yang Zongyuan said, blushing slightly. This was the first time Yang Zhengshan had scolded him.

Yang Zhengshan had always doted on him. As the patriarch, Yang Zhengshan rarely cared about the younger generation of the Yang family anymore, but he showed special favor to Yang Zongyuan, mainly because Yang Zongyuan's aptitude for cultivation and alchemy was outstanding.

Perhaps it was because of Yang Zhengshan's favoritism that Yang Zongyuan became somewhat emboldened.

Yang Zongyuan's personality wasn't bad, nor was it wicked; he was just a bit naive and spoiled.

That's right, it's spoiling!
Despite being over thirty years old, he is still very much spoiled.

Simply put, this kid hasn't experienced enough and still has the habits of a teenager.

Yang Zhengshan brought him out this time because he discovered this problem in him and hoped that he could broaden his horizons and experience more things in Baiyun Immortal City.

Just as Yang Zhengshan led Yang Zongyuan to the entrance of the treasure vault, a commotion suddenly broke out in front of the vault.

"I have the treasure vault token, why can't I enter the treasure vault!"

"That's right! My master has already obtained the token, so why can't we enter the treasure vault!"

"Get out of my way! You're just a lowly eighth-rank steward, what right do you have to tell my master what's wrong with you!"

Yang Zhengshan looked up and saw a group of people commotion and making a ruckus in front of the treasure vault.

Among them was a middle-aged man dressed in a bright yellow robe, who was looking at a manager of Wanbaohang with an arrogant expression.

He recognized the manager; it was Li Deming from Wanxianglou.

Li Deming was an eighth-rank steward, mainly responsible for matters concerning the Guest Ministers' Hall. Of course, he was not a guest minister who managed the Guest Ministers' Hall, but rather someone who served the Guest Ministers' Hall.

The managers of Wanbaohang have considerable power and are considered Wanbaohang's own people. Although the guest elders are also Wanbaohang's people, they are considered outsiders compared to the managers.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, guest advisors will not clash with managers, and managers also need guest advisors to generate revenue, so they will not actively suppress or provoke guest advisors.

The two sides maintained a good relationship, and each guest advisor even had a manager behind him, such as Yang Zhengshan, who had Zhong Lixiayi's support.

Although Li Deming was only an eighth-rank steward, he was in charge of the Guest Ministers Hall, and most of the guest ministers had some kind of relationship with him.

Yang Zhengshan had a lot of dealings with him.

This was the first time Yang Zhengshan had ever seen Li Deming in such a disheveled state.

He looked at the middle-aged man in the bright yellow robe with great curiosity.

"Who is this person?" Yang Zhengshan asked a servant standing nearby.

"Sir, that is Zhao Tianhai, an eighth-rank guest minister!" the servant replied respectfully.

Yang Zhengshan suddenly realized that this was the arrogant new guest elder that Luo Cheng had mentioned. He was indeed very arrogant, daring to act wildly in front of the treasure vault.

What is a treasure vault?
This is the most central area of ​​Wanbaohang, without exception.

The old man squatting inside the treasure vault was a powerful cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, whose strength was unfathomable.

Yang Zhengshan entered the treasure vault several times, and each time he did so with utmost respect.

They are senior figures, and their strength is terrifying; it's only right to be respectful.

But this person in front of me actually dares to cause trouble here; they really don't know their own limitations.

And this guy even tried to cut in line to get into the treasure vault!
Yang Zhengshan frowned slightly.

Entering the treasure vault requires not only exchanging for a treasure vault token in advance, but also making a reservation beforehand. This is because the senior figure inside the treasure vault is not always waiting for you. Therefore, except in special circumstances, you need to make a reservation in advance to enter the treasure vault.

If you're lucky, you can get in on the same day you book; if you're unlucky, it's normal to wait one or two months.

Yang Zhengshan entered the treasure vault for the first time using Zhongli Xiayi's token. He was very lucky that time and entered the treasure vault on the same day. But the second time, he had to wait for more than half a month.

This time he was lucky; he only had to wait four days. In other words, now is the time for him to enter the treasure vault.

Yang Zhengshan didn't want to cause trouble, so he didn't go forward. He planned to wait until Zhao Tianhai had made enough of a scene before entering the treasure vault.

But to his utter surprise, Zhao Tianhai actually wanted to find him.

"Who applied to enter the treasure vault today!" Zhao Tianhai looked at Li Deming with a very unfriendly gaze.

Li Deming said with a forced smile, "This matter has nothing to do with Guest Elder Zhao. Guest Elder Zhao should wait another month before entering the treasure vault!"

"No, I urgently need to exchange some materials. Tell me who it is, and I'll go find him to exchange for the time to enter the treasure vault!" Zhao Tianhai said.

Upon hearing this, Li Deming hesitated.

If Zhao Tianhai had made such a request from the beginning, he might have helped Zhao Tianhai find Yang Zhengshan and see if Yang Zhengshan would be willing to change the time for entering the treasure vault.

But Zhao Tianhai had already caused a ruckus for half a day, and he was filled with anger. He really didn't want to help this arrogant bastard.

Li Deming looked at Yang Zhengshan behind the crowd and finally said, "I'm sorry, I can't make the decision on this matter."

He wasn't exactly familiar with Yang Zhengshan, but he had a very good impression of him, especially after comparing him to Zhao Tianhai, which made him feel even closer to Yang Zhengshan.

Yang Zhengshan has been with Wanbaohang for over ten years and has never caused any trouble. He has always kept a low profile and treated everyone with courtesy.

"Hmph, do you think I have no way to help you if you don't tell me?"

"I'll wait here today, and I'll see who it is!"

Zhao Tianhai said.

"We'll wait here and see who dares to disrespect my master!"

It's unclear what Zhao Tianhai was thinking. He was in Wanbaohang with several martial arts followers, and these followers seemed to lack common sense. Several Golden Body Realm martial artists dared to provoke Li Mingde. It's unknown who gave them the courage.

"Could this guy have some other background? That makes sense, if he didn't have any other background, he definitely wouldn't dare to be so arrogant in Wanbaohang!"

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard, deep in thought.

"Ancestor, these guys are too arrogant!" Yang Zongyuan couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but mutter.

His words were soft, but don't forget, there were several Foundation Establishment cultivators and Golden Body Realm warriors here, and his words, whether soft or loud, could be accurately heard by them.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Tianhai's entourage all turned their gazes toward him.

"Where did you come from, you wild brat, daring to speak ill of my master!" one of them said viciously.

Yang Zhengshan frowned; these guys seemed a bit off.

how to say?

Ah!
They're just too arrogant!

It's that kind of mindless arrogance.

He had lived for over a hundred years and had never seen such a brainless idiot.

It's one thing if one person is brainless, but it's strange when so many people are like that.

But now is not the time to think about these things. They're waiting for him here, and he can't just stay out of the picture forever.

Besides, he still needs to enter the treasure vault today to exchange for third-tier spiritual materials, so he doesn't have time to waste here with these guys.

Yang Zhengshan led Yang Zongyuan forward and glanced at the clamoring Golden Body Realm martial artist.

The heavy pressure of divine souls pressed down on the other party.

The other person trembled, and fear appeared in their eyes.

Zhao Tianhai, who was standing next to him, also looked surprised.

To put it simply, below the Golden Core stage, it would be very difficult to find a cultivator whose spiritual power is comparable to Yang Zhengshan's.

With his divine soul pressure, he was enough to intimidate the vast majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators, let alone Golden Body Realm warriors.

Seeing the other party's reaction, Yang Zhengshan narrowed his eyes slightly, but did not get entangled with him. He simply said to Li Deming, "Manager Li, I want to enter the treasure vault, is that alright?"

Li Deming glanced at Yang Zhengshan, then at Zhao Tianhai. Seeing that Zhao Tianhai remained silent, he nodded slightly. "Of course, no problem!"

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, "Then I won't bother Steward Li any longer!"

After saying that, he stepped into the treasure vault's array with the token in his hand, without giving Zhao Tianhai a second glance from beginning to end.

Zhao Tianhai was also puzzled, as he didn't say a word.

Yang Zongyuan could not enter the treasure vault, but he could enter the outer array of the treasure vault. So Yang Zhengshan told him to wait inside the outer array of the treasure vault while he entered the passageway of the treasure vault alone.

Walking through the dimly lit passageway, Yang Zhengshan's brows furrowed deeper and deeper, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

Something is wrong!
Something is very wrong!

That person actually withstood his divine soul pressure.

How could a Golden Body Realm martial artist withstand his divine soul pressure?

Although the man showed a look of fear, he was not completely suppressed by the pressure of his divine soul.

What does this mean?
This indicates that the person's soul was not weak, no weaker than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The biggest weakness of a Golden Body Realm martial artist is their weak soul, which is far inferior to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

So under normal circumstances, that person should have been suppressed by his divine power and fallen into a dazed state, but that person actually showed a look of fear.

A martial artist whose soul is not much weaker than that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?
This is definitely not normal.

"It wasn't just that one person; the spiritual souls of the other four martial artists also seemed quite strong!"

Why are the souls of martial artists so strong?

Yang Zhengshan couldn't quite understand it.

After thinking for a while, he still had no clue, so he could only put the problem aside for the time being and quicken his pace to the quiet room inside the treasure vault.

It was the same old man, and the same smooth stone table.

The old man's face remained expressionless; he simply asked calmly, "What would you like to exchange?"

"I will use third-tier lightning-attribute spiritual materials to refine my natal magic weapon!"

Yang Zhengshan took out two tokens and handed them to the old man.

That's right, he wants to exchange for two kinds of third-tier spiritual materials.

He used to think that third-tier spiritual materials were ridiculously expensive, but now he thinks the price is acceptable.

Earning contribution points is not difficult for him; if he wanted to, he could earn tens of thousands of contribution points a year.

(End of this chapter)