Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1454 - 915: Your Grandfather Is the Sky Here! (Part 2)

Yang Chengmao looked at the Green Bamboo Qingxia was holding and asked, "Aunt Qingxia, what did you leave for?"

Qingxia smiled and said, "There are some young disciples practicing sword techniques, so I went to fetch some Green Bamboo for them to make bamboo swords."

"Such trivial matters shouldn’t require Aunt Qingxia’s personal attention!" Yang Chengmao frowned slightly.

"Even if I’m idle, it’s better to find something to do! Those young disciples are quite interesting." Qingxia spoke with a gentle smile and a peaceful tone.

The young disciples she mentioned were actually Yang Zhenshan’s disciples, residing in the disciple quarters on the west side of the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau, where they were usually taught by Ma Qiuyan, Ning Yun, and others. Red Cloud and Qingxia, when they had spare time, would also go there to lend a hand.

In fact, there were quite a few handymen in the disciple quarters, dedicated to taking care of their clothing, food, and accommodations.

However, Red Cloud and Qingxia preferred to do some small chores, mainly because they were truly bored.

"Are you here to see the master?" Qingxia led Yang Chengmao into the main hall and asked.

"Yes, is grandfather here?"

"Yes, the master is in the study today, researching elixir recipes. You can go directly over!" Qingxia replied.

"Then I won’t trouble Aunt Qingxia!"

Yang Chengmao bowed respectfully and then headed toward the study.

When he arrived at the study door, before he could make a move, Yang Zhenshan’s voice came from inside.

"Come in!"

"Grandson pays respects to grandfather!"

"Hmm, is there something you need?"

"There’s something! Elder Lan Peng is in Yang Family Town requesting to see grandfather!" Yang Chengmao said.

Yang Zhenshan looked up and smiled, "This fellow is probably here seeking help!"

Saying that, he stood up, "Let’s go for a walk!"

"Grandfather isn’t going to see Elder Lan?" Yang Chengmao asked in surprise.

Yang Zhenshan stepped out of the study, "No hurry, let him wait a while!"

After that, the grandfather and grandson left the small courtyard and arrived by Spiritual Spring Lake, gazing at the splendid lotus flowers in the lake.

There were many lotus flowers in the lake, and the central area belonged to the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus. No other lotus dared encroach on the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus’s territory, no matter how it proliferated.

Over the years, the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus has grown very lushly, but the number of Dao Intent Sacred Lotus plants remained at three hundred and sixty.

To be precise, there should be twelve, as the rest were divided from the initial twelve Dao Intent Sacred Lotus plants, and their root source still originates from those twelve plants.

Currently, the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus seems to have entered a new phase, no longer reproducing but in a special stable state.

Yang Zhenshan doesn’t even know the grade of the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus.

He hasn’t discovered a spirit plant like the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus in the outside world, not even in the Ten Thousand Treasures Store.

While its effects aren’t extraordinarily heaven-defying, the Dao Intent Sacred Lotus should be a very special spirit plant because it’s the only naturally occurring spirit plant in the Spirit Source Land.

"Have you been troubled lately?" As they strolled by the lake, Yang Zhenshan spoke in a calm tone.

"Grandfather knows?" Yang Chengmao said with some embarrassment, "It’s because I’m not decisive enough and can’t make decisions quickly!"

Yang Zhenshan shook his head slightly, "Your temperament is indeed too gentle!"

From a young age, Yang Chengmao was a sensible child. He wasn’t as composed as Yang Chengye, nor as lively as Yang Chengxian, and not as lively as Yang Chengyou and Yang Chengzhang.

Growing up, Yang Chengmao seemed more like an elegant young gentleman, lacking the rugged demeanor of a Martial Artist, but possessing the gentleness of a scholar.

Yang Chengmao’s abilities are fine, it’s just his character is somewhat too decent.

He often maintains respect for certain people, causing some to look down on him.

Time changes, and people do too.

Ziwei Tower has been established for over thirty years, and its council hall has become somewhat noisy.

Where there are people, there is worldly society, and there are interests disputes too.

The wealth of the Spirit Source Land can lower people’s desires, but it can’t completely eliminate them.

The positions and cultivation salary established by Yang Zhenshan can ensure everyone has enough cultivation resources, but cannot fill everyone’s desires.

Some want more, some are unwilling to be subordinate, and some abuse their authority for personal gain.

Previously, the Spirit Source Land was small, and any minor matter would be exposed.

Now the Spirit Source Land is vast, and its population has grown, allowing certain conditions for hiding filth.

"Please teach me, grandfather!" Yang Chengmao said earnestly.

Yang Zhenshan smiled and patted his shoulder, "Be more assertive. For those who oppose you, kick them out of the council hall."

"Some have forgotten their original intentions, and some are insatiable with greed. To deal with such people, you must use strong measures!"

"Just remember, the Spirit Source Land belongs to the Yang family, and the Yang family are its masters. I, as your grandfather, am the sky here!"

"As long as I’m here, the sky of Spirit Source Land won’t collapse!"

"So don’t worry too much, act according to your own will!"

"Sweep away what you find objectionable, expel those you can’t tolerate, understand?"

Being too lenient will only nourish some people’s greed. The families living in Spirit Source Land are those close to the Yang family, all with deep ties to Yang Zhenshan.

But this doesn’t mean they can abuse their authority in Spirit Source Land.

Perhaps because Yang Zhenshan hasn’t interfered much in Jade City affairs for decades, some have forgotten his capabilities.

Hearing this, Yang Chengmao’s eyes gleamed with excitement.

"Grandson understands!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly and continued, "Dealing with other families’ matters is necessary, but family issues can’t be ignored. Let Chengye handle this!"

"Tell Chengye the message from me: make him manage the younger ones in the family; they’re all becoming spoiled!"

The Yang family’s second generation, namely Yang Mingcheng’s generation, they were born poor, following Yang Zhenshan’s growth step by step, even if they were mediocre, they have become pillars of the Yang family after enduring a century of trials.

The third generation of the Yang family, Yang Chengye and Yang Chengmao’s generation, witnessed the rise of the Yang family. They were personally mentored by Yang Zhenshan, despite having a few flaws, overall they had better conditions than their predecessors and grew faster.

By the fourth generation of the Yang family, they spread out, with Yang Chengye’s branch staying in Da’an, Yang Chengyou’s branch in Dajing, and some growing on Divine Wood Island.

Yang Zhenshan no longer teaches them hand in hand, so they’ve become slightly unruly.

Overall, they haven’t strayed too far. Whether idling or liking to play around, as long as they’re not committing evil, these aren’t issues for the Yang family.

Regarding the fifth and sixth generations, wealth breeds indulgence.

Said again, as long as it’s not evil, the rest doesn’t matter.

Even if they’re merely wastrels, the Yang family has no qualms raising them.

"For those who need discipline, discipline them thoroughly. Those who don’t repent, send them to dig in the Ancient Array! Yang family members can be wastrels but must not be wicked!"

Yang Zhenshan spoke with an indifferent tone.

As the saying goes, relatives close in generation. Among the Yang family’s descendants, those closest to Yang Zhenshan belong to the second and third generations. Besides a few others, he doesn’t harbor many feelings.

This applies even to Yang Mingzhao’s lineage.

Upon hearing Yang Zhenshan’s indifferent words, Yang Chengmao’s heart trembled, "I will make things clear to elder brother!"

"Hmm!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly and added, "Don’t worry too much about matters involving the Sea of Spirit. Act when necessary, but other than White Cloud Immortal City and Cangyu Mountain, nothing else requires attention."

"When I say White Cloud Immortal City, I mean White Cloud True Monarch’s doctrine, not all forces within White Cloud Immortal City!"

He now has the confidence to say such words.

Near the Yunxiao Mountain Range, the only forces that can cause him concern are White Cloud Immortal City and Cangyu Mountain; besides them, even Nether Prison Sect cannot make him act restrained.