Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1869: Chapter 1123: Targeted (Part 2)

Yet, she could clearly sense those powerful presences, and this perception was frantically warning her, leaving her anxious and unsettled.

Lin Qihe enveloped the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat with his Spiritual Sense, and upon confirming there were no anomalies within it, he softly said, ”Since they haven’t made a move, it means their target is not just us, but the Spirit Source Land!”

Although it was unclear who was targeting them, irrespective of their identity, the opponent’s target could not be just a flying boat.

There weren’t many things on them that would catch others’ attention, especially with several Golden Core Cultivators involved; it’s clear that the opponent’s target should be the Yang family’s Grotto Heaven, the Life Realm Immortal Palace.

”You go change the course; we’re not returning to Spring Valley, but heading to Wanbao Immortal City!” Lin Qihe quickly thought of a solution.

Fighting head-on definitely wasn’t feasible; he could escape by himself, but he couldn’t take everyone on the Cloud Boat with him.

Leading them to Spring Valley wouldn’t work either, as the Array there didn’t possess a strong defensive capability; should the opponent suddenly attack, it would be easy to break through the Array’s defenses and enter the Spirit Source Land.

To prevent the opponent from attacking the Spirit Source Land, diverting them to Wanbao Immortal City was undoubtedly a great choice.

”Be careful, don’t change the course immediately; take it slowly to avoid raising their suspicions!” Lin Qihe reminded again.

”Understood!”

Yang Qingyu’s chaotic heart calmed slightly, and she soon went to the cockpit and quietly changed the Cloud Boat’s sailing route.

Thus, they gradually approached Wanbao Immortal City, at first Lin Qihe was worried the opponent might act suddenly, but as they entered the Wilderness of Ten Thousand Waters and got closer to Wanbao Immortal City, Lin Qihe’s worries eased.

”Are they still there?” Lin Qihe asked.

”Yes, they are still there!”

”It seems they are indeed after us!”

Yang Qingyu nodded, at this moment her perception was clearer; the opponent was trailing behind them, neither near nor far.

”Senior, should we send a Communication Talisman to the family for help?”

”Communication won’t work, the distance is too far, the Communication Talisman can’t get back. Once we enter Wanbao Immortal City, you all stay there temporarily, I’ll return alone!” Lin Qihe said.

With the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect in Wanbao Immortal City, no force would dare act recklessly here, ensuring Yang Qingyu’s safety.

He could return alone; with his Divine Skills, escaping their surveillance and quietly leaving Wanbao Immortal City wasn’t hard.

The Cloud Boat slowly docked in the outer city, Yang Qingyu led everyone to their station in White Jade City Immortal City, while Lin Qihe secretly departed Wanbao Immortal City.

Upon confirming no one was following him, Lin Qihe swiftly made his way back to Spring Valley.

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Above the clouds outside Wanbao Immortal City, three figures emerged from the cloud layer.

Two men and one woman, with the woman leading.

They were from the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, who had been searching for the Yang family’s whereabouts, but hadn’t paid much attention to the Yang family previously, thus were unaware of their situation.

After over a year of investigation, they learned that the Yang family had trade relations with the Hengshan Sect, thus they monitored near the Hengshan Sect, waiting until Lin Qihe took the flying boat to the Hengshan Sect.

Having finally found traces of the Yang family, they naturally wanted to find the family’s lair and capture them all, so they didn’t rush but quietly followed the flying boat.

The Soul Hooking Hall of the Unpredictable Ghost Sect also had two departments: the Soul Locking Department and the Soul Seizing Department, the leading woman was the Director of the Soul Locking Department, the Netherworld Lady, accompanied by the Golden Core Cultivators Yi Shang’an and Shangguan Jie from the Soul Locking Department.

”Director, they won’t find us, right?” Shangguan Jie looked at the bustling Wanbao Immortal City and said softly.

The Netherworld Lady appeared ordinary, dressed in a grey robe, looking just like an ordinary woman, yet her aura exuded exceptional coldness, seeming to emit chill constantly.

”They shouldn’t.” The Netherworld Lady said, uncertain.

She knew there was a Golden Core Cultivator on the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat, but she wasn’t aware of Lin Qihe’s cultivation and strength, or his Divine Dao Intent.

”Then do we just wait here?” Shangguan Jie frowned.

”What else? Can we enter Wanbao Immortal City?” Yi Shang’an interjected.

Wanbao Immortal City wasn’t a place they could act recklessly. Forget acting recklessly, they simply couldn’t enter Wanbao Immortal City.

The Unpredictable Ghost Sect’s reputation was too foul, unpopular among many.

Neither the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect nor the Immortal Clans and families in Wanbao Immortal City liked the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

Entering Wanbao Immortal City might lead to hostility from the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect.

To avoid conflict with the Ten Thousand Treasures Sect, they could only wait outside the city.

Meanwhile, Lin Qihe had returned to the Spirit Source Land.

He had initially intended to find Yun Xiao, but upon hearing Yang Zhenshan had emerged from seclusion, he proceeded to the Pill Hall.

Inside the Pill Hall, Yang Zhenshan still sat beside the Pill Furnace, fully absorbed in the changes in the Pill Furnace.

”Master, Lin Zhenjun is outside seeking an audience!” Zhang Hexuan approached Yang Zhenshan and softly stated.

Yang Zhenshan’s expression remained unchanged, his tone calm as he said, ”Let him in.”

He remained focused on the changes in the Pill Furnace, undistracted.

”Understood!”

After a while, Lin Qihe entered the Pill Hall, Zhang Hexuan reminded, ”Lin Zhenjun, Master is refining elixirs, please be concise in your matters!”

Lin Qihe nodded in understanding.

”Greetings, esteemed one!”

”Hmm, what’s the matter?” Yang Zhenshan asked without any ceremony.

”Our Cloud Boat is being watched. According to Qingyu’s perception, it seems to be three Golden Core Cultivators. For now, I’ve docked the Cloud Boat at Wanbao Immortal City!” Lin Qihe explained concisely.

”Do we know who they are?” Yang Zhenshan inquired.

”Can’t confirm, but I speculate it might be the Unpredictable Ghost Sect!” Lin Qihe replied.

His speculation wasn’t baseless; the Yang family didn’t have many enemies, and White Jade City was an unknown Sect; few forces targeted the Yang family.

Aside from the Unpredictable Ghost Sect, he couldn’t think of anyone else.

Yang Zhenshan fell into contemplation, his thoughts were slow since his focus was in the Pill Furnace.

After a long while, he said, ”Is there any other situation?”

”No, I checked Spring Valley, nothing suspicious!” Lin Qihe replied.

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, ”In that case, withdraw everyone from Spring Valley first, then you’ll wait in Wanbao Immortal City; I’ll find you when I’m done with this batch of elixirs.”

His priority was the current batch of elixirs, since Yang Qingyu and the others were safe, he didn’t have to rush to Wanbao Immortal City.

After refining this batch of elixirs, he’d handle the matter.

”Understood!”

Lin Qihe responded, subsequently exiting the Pill Hall, while Yang Zhenshan continued his grand alchemical endeavor.

Within two hours, Lin Qihe had withdrawn personnel from Spring Valley to Spirit Source Land, Yang Zhenshan immediately closed the Pocket World Gate, and Lin Qihe returned to Wanbao Immortal City.

Spring Valley was just a temporary post; they hadn’t cultivated any spirit field here, only built some dwellings and set up an array to block Spiritual Sense.

Abandoning Spring Valley wouldn’t cause significant loss to the Spirit Source Land, yet normally, Yang Zhenshan wouldn’t abandon it.

Thus, Spring Valley was emptied, Lin Qihe, Yang Qingyu, and everyone on the Vermilion Bird Cloud Boat temporarily stayed in Wanbao Immortal City.

Wanbao Immortal City also had industries owned by the Yang family; Li Janning and Li Jian’an were stationed here, providing them refuge.

Yang Zhenshan remained focused on refining Evergreen Pill, reaching a critical moment in his alchemy.

The elixir condensation was the pivotal point in this alchemical process, requiring Yang Zhenshan to perfectly control the medicinal properties within the Pill Furnace, avoiding any property conflicts.

Therefore, Yang Zhenshan soon dismissed thoughts about Lin Qihe, completely dedicating himself to alchemy.