Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1321: Chapter 854: Tianshu Tower on the 12th Floor

On Youhuang Peak.

In the humble bamboo tower, Chu Lingxiao was dressed in a dark green attire, sitting by the window, sipping wine with flair.

"Qianqian, kill your husband as a sacrifice to your path, haha, those are your words!"

Her voice had a metallic texture, resonant and forthright.

Li Qianqian hung her head, pursing her lips, "Grandmother, I don’t like Wang Qisheng!"

"I know!"

"Then why does Grandmother want me to marry him?"

"Because it benefits the Li family!"

"But I don’t like him!" Li Qianqian said stubbornly.

Chu Lingxiao gazed mistily at the bamboo forest outside, "Back then I also didn’t like your grandfather! Even till the day he died, I never liked your grandfather!"

"Ah!" Li Qianqian looked up in shock.

"Haha, no one cares whether you like it or not, not even I, your grandmother!" Chu Lingxiao stated flatly.

Li Qianqian’s face turned pale, if even her grandmother didn’t support her, she truly had no options left.

"Grandmother!"

"If you want to kill your husband as a sacrifice to your path, then do it! This matter will be handled by your parents."

Li Qianqian’s eyelashes quivered slightly, tears welled up but stubbornly refused to fall.

"It’s useless to come to me, I will not meddle in this matter!"

Chu Lingxiao continued to look out the window, not looking at Li Qianqian, for she understood her stubborn granddaughter.

Li Qianqian’s marriage was not decided by her, and even after knowing about it, she did not oppose it.

Such matters were common within the Xuanqing Sect, and among other families in the Sea of Spirit.

Who cares about the wishes of the parties involved, when it’s all about parental orders and matchmaker arrangements?

It’s just a marriage alliance, all for the sake of interests.

Li Qianqian left sadly, seeing her indifferent grandmother.

At this time, she was filled with fear, as she had run out of ideas.

She dared to treat Wang Qisheng that way before, thinking her grandmother would help her, but the result was different.

...

On South Garden Peak, in the disciple’s residence.

Yang Qinting was unaware of Li Qianqian’s anxiety, as he packed his luggage to return home.

After twenty years in the Xuanqing Sect, this was his first time returning home.

The reason for his return was simple, he was going to marry Li Qianqian.

In fact, there wasn’t much to pack; his only valuable belongings here were the resources provided by his family, all stored in his storage bag.

After a brief packing, he left the Xuanqing Sect.

He did not return directly to the Spirit Source Land, but went to Green Jade City, passed through bustling streets, and knocked on the door of a simple courtyard.

"Who is it!"

"Grandpa Zhang, it’s me! Qinting!"

The courtyard door opened, revealing a burly old man, with gray hair and a face full of wrinkles.

"Young master, why have you come out?"

Welcoming Yang Qinting into the yard, the old man asked in confusion.

"I want to go home for a bit." Yang Qinting said with a smile.

"That’s good, young master hasn’t been back for twenty years, it’s indeed time to go back!" The old man chuckled.

"Thank you for your hard work all these years, Grandpa Zhang!" Yang Qinting bowed to the old man.

"No hard work at all, I’ve been quite idle here!" The old man replied nonchalantly.

He was Zhang Cheng, originally a personal follower of Yang Zhenshan, later following Yang Chengxian into the Secret Martial Guards. Since Yang Qinting joined the Xuanqing Sect, he has been stationed in Green Jade City as Yang Qinting’s contact.

"Young master, are you returning because you’ve encountered some difficulty?" Zhang Cheng walked into the main room and poured tea for Yang Qinting.

"It’s not really a difficulty; I’m planning to get married and want to inform the elders back home!" Yang Qinting replied with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Cheng’s face showed a delighted expression, "Young master has found a girl he likes?"

Although he lived in Green Jade City, he wasn’t very informed about the internal affairs of the Xuanqing Sect, so he did not know about Yang Qinting and Li Qianqian’s relationship.

"Yes, there’s one!"

"Then I must congratulate you, young master!"

"Haha, I’ll certainly invite you to the celebration banquet, Grandpa Zhang!"

Just then, Zhang Cheng suddenly turned his head to look outside, his expression becoming serious.

"Grandpa Zhang, what’s wrong?" Yang Qinting asked in confusion.

Making a gesture to silence, Zhang Cheng slowly walked towards the courtyard door.

Opening the door, he scanned the surroundings but saw no one.

Yet his expression did not relax.

"Young master, have you provoked someone in the Sect?"

Yang Qinting narrowed his eyes slightly, "Are you saying someone is following me?"

"It seems likely; it’s very rare for people to come here usually."

Zhang Cheng was sure someone was peeking outside the door, and when he went to open it, that person quickly left.

He kept a low profile here, only focused on cultivation, avoiding any trouble.

Suddenly, someone was spying outside; they must be following Yang Qinting.

Yang Qinting mused, "Perhaps someone is indeed targeting me!"

It’s expected that Wang Qisheng would resent him, but he couldn’t be certain whether Wang Qisheng would act against him.

"Young master, should we lure them out of the city to confront them?" Zhang Cheng asked.

"Do you have people here?" Yang Qinting asked.

"Some, but not very strong; young master, don’t forget the Jade Token in your possession?" Zhang Cheng reminded.

Over the years, although Yang Zhenshan crafted some tokens, the number was far from ensuring everyone had one.

Those like Zhang Cheng, serving as Hidden Guards outside, generally didn’t have a Jade Token.