Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1188: Chapter 791: Xuanqing Sect’s Disciple Recruitment (2)

But the child may encounter danger outside, especially now that the situation in the Sea of Spirit is unstable, even within the Xuanqing Sect it may not be completely safe.

"Yes, I’ll go find Elder Li!" Yang Xiangheng said.

After returning to his courtyard, Yang Zhenshan thought of someone again, the Xuanzhen Elder.

Counting the time, they had been in the Sea of Spirit for thirteen years. Back then, he had coaxed Xuanzhen Elder to the Xuanqing Sect, and afterward, there was no further news.

Wondering how that old fellow is doing now?

Did he join the Xuanqing Sect?

Probably not!

At that time they did not understand the Xuanqing Sect, but now Yang Zhenshan has understood the situation there.

Given Xuanzhen’s cultivation level and age at the time, it was basically impossible for him to join the Xuanqing Sect.

As for whether Xuanzhen has grown old and passed away.

Yang Zhenshan thought that was unlikely!

The cultivation of Xuanzhen Elder was extremely deep, as long as he received an Energy Introduction Skill, he could quickly elevate his cultivation to the Heavenly Gang Stage.

And once reaching the Heavenly Gang Stage, he could extend his lifespan by more than ten years.

If Xuanzhen’s luck wasn’t too bad, he should have found a way to obtain an Energy Introduction Skill.

Not just Xuanqing, but also Li Shangyuan.

"I wonder how they are doing now!"

Yang Zhenshan simply pondered over this without planning to look for them.

To him, Xuanzhen and Li Shangyuan didn’t count as one of his own, at most they were friends with some ties. If they were around, Yang Zhenshan wouldn’t mind helping, but he saw no need to go to great lengths to find them.

Upon returning to the Spirit Source Land, Yang Zhenshan called for Yang Cheng’an and Yang Qinting.

"Greetings, Grandfather, Grandmother!"

"Greetings, Great-grandfather, Great-grandmother!"

The father and son looked happily as they saluted Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi.

Yang Zhenshan looked at them with a gentle smile, "Sit down and talk!"

Yang Cheng’an is now thirty-six years old, having just broken through to the Innate Realm, such cultivation speed in the Spirit Source Land is considered excellent, but not exceptionally outstanding.

Currently, most of the younger generation in Spirit Source Land will break through to the Innate Realm at thirty-six or thirty-seven years old. Those with better talents might advance a year earlier, while those less talented might take two to three additional years.

The reason for this is naturally due to the Spiritual Spring Water.

They have all grown up drinking Spiritual Spring Water.

Yang Qinting is also a handsome young man now, his facial features are almost a mold of Cheng’an’s, quite similar to Yang Zhenshan, with sharp eyebrows and eyes showing youthful vigor.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, look, this is a spiritual weapon crafted by your grandson!" Yang Cheng’an brought out a long sword, presenting it proudly before Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi.

Yu Qingyi received the long sword, inspected it carefully, and said, "Mid-grade spiritual weapon!"

Yang Zhenshan also took it for a look, "It’s really crafted by you!"

"Of course, grandson hasn’t been lazy these years!" Yang Cheng’an patted his chest confidently.

Since obtaining the heritage of array and alchemy from the Ancient Relic Array, the Spirit Source Land’s Rune Dao has entered a rapid development phase.

In over seven years, there has been significant progress in alchemy, artifact refining, and array Dao.

Although Yang Zhenshan did not receive artifact refining heritage, the array Dao heritage included some knowledge related to artifact refining, such as the refining of Array Plates and array flags, which actually also belongs to artifact refining.

Coupled with the research from the Secret Skill Pavilion, the Spirit Source Land now has over ten legitimate artifact refiners.

"Your grandson has engraved twelve restrictions on this sword. Once I can engrave sixteen restrictions, I’ll be able to craft high-grade spiritual weapons!" Yang Cheng’an said.

Yang Zhenshan swung the sword to try it out, feeling pretty good.

This is a wooden attribute long sword, embedding several Wood Spirit Runes, which are restrictions, having good compatibility with wood attribute True Yuan.

Judging from this point alone, the level of craftsmanship Yang Cheng’an has demonstrated in forging this sword is not far behind Qiu Jin.

Qiu Jin’s skills are actually not very high, his family’s talismanic restriction heritage is limited. In comparison, the talismanic restrictions concerning artifact refining that the Spirit Source Land possesses now far exceed the Qiu family.

Currently, the most skilled artifact refiner in Spirit Source Land is Yang Chengzhen. Yang Chengzhen can already craft high-grade spiritual weapons, though sometimes he fails, but he indeed qualifies as a high-grade artifact refiner.

Moreover, Yang Chengzhen has developed a mid-grade spiritual weapon class longbow.

The difficulty of crafting a longbow is significantly greater than that of other weapons.

Not only does it have numerous requirements for the material aspect, but it also demands higher skills from the artifact refiner in engraving talismanic restrictions.

The Guardian Army used to use bows and arrows made from the roots of the Ten-thousand-year-old Rong. Those bows and arrows were merely considered decent mortal weapons.

To enhance the combat effectiveness of the Guardian Army, Yang Chengzhen specifically focused on researching bows and arrows.

In no time, the Guardian Army will be fully equipped with spiritual weapon grade bows and arrows.

By then, two thousand Guardian Army members will not only possess Innate Cultivation but also be equipped with spiritual weapon grade bows and arrows, their combat strength will greatly increase.

"Very good, with your current level, you could open a weapon forge outside!" Yang Zhenshan praised.

Yang Cheng’an’s eyes lit up, "Well, how about grandfather letting me go outside to open a weapon forge?"

Yang Zhenshan looked at him in surprise, "So, you had this idea!"

He was wondering why this kid came to show off his treasure today, turns out he wanted to go out and open a weapon forge!

"I want to go out and broaden my experience!" Yang Cheng’an said.

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and pondered, thinking that it’s not a bad idea.

Working behind closed doors certainly doesn’t compare to going out for broadening one’s experience.

He indeed intended to let everyone go out to explore, but the current strength of the Spirit Source Land was not yet sufficient to protect everyone while traveling outside, hence he only took action in the area of Snow Valley Town.

"Let’s do this, I’ll consider the situation before arranging for you!" Yang Zhenshan said.

"Great, I’ll wait for grandfather’s message!" Yang Cheng’an replied happily.

Yang Zhenshan returned the long sword to him before discussing the main matter.

"The Xuanqing Sect is recruiting disciples recently. I called you over today to ask if Qinting is willing to go to the Xuanqing Sect!"

"Qinting will follow Great-grandfather’s arrangement!" Yang Qinting said.

Yang Cheng’an looked at his eldest son, asking, "Will there be any danger?"

"There won’t be any danger in the short term, but after all, the Xuanqing Sect isn’t home, Qinting will definitely have to endure some grievances when he goes!"

Yang Zhenshan briefly explained the outside situation to the two.

The Xuanqing Sect will certainly not treat the newly recruited disciples as cannon fodder, as these new disciples don’t even qualify as cannon fodder yet.

A group of early-stage Postnatal Realm disciples, what can they accomplish on the battlefield?

Even to be cannon fodder, one must possess Innate Realm cultivation.

"Bearing some grievances is nothing, at this age, it’s about time to experience some hardships!" Yang Cheng’an said indifferently.

Yang Zhenshan looked at Yu Qingyi, who asked, "Is Qinting’s marriage settled?"

Yang Cheng’an looked disdainfully at Yang Qinting, "This boy doesn’t want to get married!"

Yang Qinting looked a bit embarrassed, "I’m still young, I should focus my energy on cultivation now!"

Previously, most children of the Yang family got married at sixteen, but now many are unwilling to marry so early.

Firstly, because everyone is focusing their energies on cultivation and mastering skills, unwilling to let marriage interfere with their cultivation.

Secondly, due to the increase in lifespan, reaching the Innate Realm means one’s lifespan can reach up to one hundred and fifty years, people no longer feel such urgency about continuing the family line.

Actually, the customs in the Sea of Spirit are similar regarding this too, marrying in one’s twenties is common, marrying in the thirties is not unusual, even marrying at fifty or sixty, after reaching the Innate Realm is a very normal situation.

Yu Qingyi did not inquire further; she did not plan to manage her great-grandson’s marriage anymore. Although she hoped Yang Qinting could marry early, since he is unwilling, she will not force him.

"Since that’s the case, let Qinting go to the Xuanqing Sect then, though the Spirit Source Land is stable, it still doesn’t compare to a major sect like the Xuanqing Sect."

Yang Zhenshan finally decided to send Yang Qinting to the Xuanqing Sect.