Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1093: Chapter 745: First Meeting with Lu Jianghua

"No need to trouble you, Mr. Chen. I can go in myself!"

Yang Zhenshan had actually been to the county government before. Every year for tax payments, he had to make this trip to the county government, though he hadn’t met Lu Jianghua, only a few clerks and constables there.

"Haha, I have other matters to attend to here, so I won’t accompany you inside, Senior Yang! Please, go ahead!" Chen Che politely said.

Yang Zhenshan cupped his hands in salute and entered the county government with Li Chang. A constable then led him to the main hall.

In the hall, Lu Jianghua was sitting at the head, Lan Peng below him, and several family heads came forward one after another to pay respects and offer congratulations, both of them greeting with smiles.

When Yang Zhenshan walked into the main hall, Lan Peng immediately stood up, laughing heartily, "Haha, Brother Yang, come, come, let me introduce you!"

"This is the Fourth Young Master, the father and master of our Nanxia County!"

"Fourth Young Master, this is the Family Head of the Lingxi Yang Family. Previously, when we besieged the Wan family, it was thanks to his help, otherwise, this old man might have lost his life under Golden Pond Mountain!"

"Fourth Young Master, don’t be fooled by the fact that Brother Yang just broke through. His strength is quite exceptional, even I have to admit being a bit inferior."

Clearly, Lan Peng was praising Yang Zhenshan.

"I am Yang Zhenshan, greetings to the Fourth Young Master!" Yang Zhenshan said with a cheerful smile, cupping his hands in salute.

Lu Jianghua looked at Yang Zhenshan, his eyes shining, "So this is Senior Yang, please have a seat!"

Saying this, he even stood up to greet him, his enthusiasm seemingly genuine, showing a few degrees of eagerness.

In fact, there were reasons for Lu Jianghua’s warmth towards Yang Zhenshan; one being Lan Peng’s influence, and the other was Yang Zhenshan’s appearance.

Yang Zhenshan’s physique is robust, with broad shoulders and a wide frame, standing like a towering mountain, impressive and upright, every move showcasing boldness. His long beard fluttered like ink bamboo in the wind, adding a scholarly air to him, removing some aloofness, and adding a touch of approachability and softness.

He was dressed in a dark blue robe, looking quite ordinary, yet exuding a refined and grand appearance, his every gesture displaying extraordinary bearing.

Just based on his appearance, no one would ignore him.

To call him a wolf in sheep’s clothing, Yang Zhenshan is definitely not suitable for that role.

With his appearance, it’s not that he attracts attention wherever he goes, but he definitely doesn’t get underestimated.

Yang Zhenshan was long past being a farmer who walked out from the mountains. He once led thousands of troops, residing in high halls, even standing above royal power. Even if Yang Zhenshan tried to restrain his aura, it was still extraordinary.

Naturally, Yang Zhenshan did not hesitate, exchanged a few pleasantries with Lu Jianghua, and then took a seat beside Lan Peng.

The constable outside was very sensible, not bringing anyone else in at this time.

"Thanks to Senior Yang for assistance on the Wan family matter, many thanks for your help, Senior Yang!" Lu Jianghua said courteously.

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and smiled, "You’re too kind, Young Master. I just lent a small hand, it’s not worth mentioning!"

"Moreover, over the years, I’ve been under Brother Lan’s care. Compared to Brother Lan’s kindness, this small help is indeed nothing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Peng burst into laughter, "Brother Yang, you don’t need to be so polite with the Fourth Young Master. My two fledgling hawks have both been taken by the Fourth Young Master!"

"Haha, it seems I’ve taken advantage of General Lan!" Lu Jianghua laughed.

After Sky Cloud and Golden Feather paired, three eggs were laid the following year, hatching three fledgling hawks. Although they couldn’t compare to Golden Feather due to Sky Cloud not being a mutant beast, they were still mutant beasts.

Lan Peng picked the strongest fledgling hawk for Yang Zhenshan, who then gave it to Yang Wanqi. Under Wanqi’s care, the hawk has now grown up.

This fledgling hawk is the fifth mutant beast in the Spirit Source Land, the first being Red Cloud, the second being Yu Qingyi’s fledgling hawk, while the third and fourth are warhorses born from Red Cloud’s offspring.

The fledgling hawk has now paired with Yu Qingyi’s fledgling hawk, and their offspring would almost certainly be mutant beasts.

That means the Spirit Source Land has now cultivated two types of mutant beasts.

As for Lan Peng’s other two fledgling hawks, Yang Zhenshan really didn’t know they ended up with Lu Jianghua.

Yang Zhenshan smiled, "This can be considered fate!"

"Haha, indeed, a rare fate!" Lu Jianghua looked at Yang Zhenshan, thinking quickly, and smiled, "Now that the Wan family has been wiped out, the Golden Pond and spirit fields they left behind are handed over to Senior Yang!"

He intended to befriend Yang Zhenshan. Despite being the Fourth Young Master of the Lu family, he had three elder brothers above him.

The future Family Head of the Lu family surely wouldn’t be him, but he still needed to vie for more power for himself.

Over the years, he managed his relationship with Lan Peng very well. It was with Lan Peng’s help that he could securely sit in the County Magistrate position of Nanxia County.

Yang Zhenshan’s relationship with Lan Peng was deep, and Yang Zhenshan was also a Heavenly Gang Stage martial artist who appeared quite exceptional.

Thus, Lu Jianghua’s initial goodwill naturally evolved into a desire to befriend Yang Zhenshan.

"Wouldn’t that be inappropriate?" Yang Zhenshan looked towards Lan Peng.

Lan Peng laughed heartily, "What’s inappropriate about that? We can’t let Brother Yang work for nothing, right? Treat the Wan family’s properties as your reward for stepping in this time!"

Yang Zhenshan pondered whether to accept this reward.

Lu Jianghua and Lan Peng naturally didn’t care about the Wan family’s properties, but what about the Zhang family of Luyuan?

Would they have any objections?

Well, even if they did, what could they do?

Given the Zhang family’s relationship with Lu Jianghua, it wasn’t worth bringing to the forefront.