Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1539 - 956: Zhao Tianhai’s Death (2)

Several days ago, he went to White Cloud Immortal City, intending to buy some spiritual materials and meet Yang Zhenshan.

However, before he arrived at White Cloud Immortal City, he noticed something was amiss. The surroundings of White Cloud Immortal City were home to many immortal cultivation families, all deeply interconnected with the city.

Any disturbance in White Cloud Immortal City would affect them as well.

Initially, he was puzzled by the anxiety of these immortal cultivation families, but upon reaching White Cloud Immortal City, he learned about the recent events there.

First, many teams venturing out were ambushed by demon beasts. Then, White Cloud Dao initiated a spy investigation within the city, causing widespread panic.

Lastly, ten days ago, Zhao Tianhai, a Seventh Rank Guest Elder of Ten Thousand Treasures Store, was killed by Yun Ge.

”Wait, how did Zhao Tianhai get killed by Yun Ge? Yun Ge, while at the peak of Foundation Establishment, was still a formidable cultivator, but Zhao Tianhai was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. If they were to fight, it shouldn’t be possible to determine the victor quickly!” Yang Zhenshan interrupted Yun Xiao’s narration, questioning.

Yun Xiao shook his head slightly, ”The specifics aren’t clear. All I heard is that they had some conflict, and Yun Ge attacked furiously, resulting in Zhao Tianhai’s death!”

Yang Zhenshan’s mouth twitched slightly, ”That was too hasty a death!”

Yun Ge instantly killing Zhao Tianhai?

It’s not impossible; if Zhao Tianhai was unguarded, Yun Ge might have been able to deliver a fatal blow.

But it still doesn’t explain why Yun Ge would kill Zhao Tianhai.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the key issue now. The critical point is how Ten Thousand Treasures Store views the matter.

”What’s Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s reaction?”

Yun Xiao said, ”I don’t know either.”

”...”

Yang Zhenshan felt a bit speechless.

Well, he had to go to Ten Thousand Treasures Store to find out.

”I better go inquire myself!”

”Don’t forget to let me know after you’ve got the details!” Yun Xiao said.

”Alright! I will!”

With that, Yang Zhenshan didn’t linger and left with Xuanzhen.

...

Arriving at Ten Thousand Treasures Store, Yang Zhenshan immediately felt the somber atmosphere.

Originally bustling, Ten Thousand Treasures Store was now silent, almost devoid of passersby; even the occasional person hurriedly passed by.

Yang Zhenshan directly found Zhongli Xiayi.

Zhongli Xiayi seemed weary, her exquisite makeup barely hiding her fatigue.

”What’s going on here?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

Zhongli Xiayi spoke with a tone full of resignation, ”I don’t know!”

”You don’t know either?” Yang Zhenshan said.

Zhongli Xiayi sighed lightly, ”Zhao Tianhai did indeed die at Yun Ge’s hands. It seems like a misunderstanding; Zhao Tianhai provoked Yun Ge, who didn’t know Zhao Tianhai’s identity and attacked in rage, leading to Zhao Tianhai’s death!”

”Attacking in rage, Yun Ge is usually kind-hearted and rarely conflicts with others!”

Yang Zhenshan voiced his doubts, as Yun Ge, who headed the White Cloud Commerce, was known for his amiable nature, adhering to the principle of harmony bringing wealth, and treating everyone with utmost kindness.

Even while managing Qingli Immortal City, his handling of affairs was very gentle, earning him much respect in Qingli Immortal City.

What did Zhao Tianhai do to provoke Yun Ge into an enraged attack?

”That’s not important; the crucial point is that Zhao Tianhai is dead!” Zhongli Xiayi raised her gaze to Yang Zhenshan, ”Zhao Tianhai was a Seventh Rank Guest Elder!”

Yang Zhenshan’s expression changed slightly, ”And? What’s Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s stance on this matter?”

Right now, other details don’t matter; the most important is Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s stance.

No matter how suspicious the circumstances, Zhao Tianhai undoubtedly died at Yun Ge’s hands.

The store’s management couldn’t be inept enough to misjudge such a situation.

”This matter still requires the Heavenly Treasure True Monarch to address. We don’t have a definitive stance yet.” Zhongli Xiayi replied.

”Heavenly Treasure True Monarch?” Yang Zhenshan looked at her confusedly.

Zhongli Xiayi said, ”Heavenly Treasure True Monarch is a Fifth Rank True Monarch from our Ten Thousand Treasures Store, residing deep within Taoyuan Mountain in the Wanhua Mountain Range, overseeing the six Ten Thousand Treasures Stores across the Wanhua Western Region and the Wanhua Mountain Range.”

Yang Zhenshan showed a look of realization, he had suspected there must be a Golden Core True Monarch from Ten Thousand Treasures Store stationed in this area, but they were deep within the Wanhua Mountain Range.

”We won’t end up at odds with White Cloud True Monarch, will we?” Yang Zhenshan asked.

Zhongli Xiayi gave him a look full of significance, ”You guess!”

Yang Zhenshan seemed awkward, ”Probably not!”

Even though White Cloud True Monarch is a Golden Core True Monarch, no matter how influential Ten Thousand Treasures Store is, it shouldn’t lead to enmity with White Cloud True Monarch over Zhao Tianhai.

”How can I guess the True Monarch’s intentions? Let’s wait! News should come soon!” Zhongli Xiayi said.

...

Zhongli Xiayi was right, orders from Taoyuan Mountain quickly arrived at White Cloud Immortal City, accompanied by two Seventh Rank managers.

On this day, in front of Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s gate, more than a dozen managers from Ten Thousand Treasures Store gathered, and besides Situ Yuan, two other Seventh Rank managers were present.

One was an old woman leaning on a cane, her eye sockets sunken, her face wrinkled like crumpled burlap, but the cane in her hand was exceptionally peculiar.

It was a vine of green and purple, with a top blossoming a remarkably alluring flower.

This old woman was named Lady Ziteng, known to Yang Zhenshan only by reputation, never seen.

The other was a young man in a white shirt, different from Lady Ziteng; he appeared very youthful, in his twenties, but his eyes were as deep as the vast ocean.

This person, whom Yang Zhenshan had seen once, was called White True Man, known to be a talisman master, although rarely seen.

Even these two came to welcome, indicating the distinct significance of the two managers from Taoyuan Mountain, although Situ Yuan himself was absent.

Yang Zhenshan watched quietly from behind.

After about two quarters, a group of people traversed the sky, landing in front of Ten Thousand Treasures Store.

It was referred to as a group because people from White Cloud Dao were present, with Yun Hai, Yun Bi, and Yun Fan personally coming out to greet.

”Greetings to Master Mo Hai, True Master Qingxu!”

A crowd of Ten Thousand Treasures Store managers bowed as they saw the two.

Master Mo Hai was slender with ink-like hair, his expression somewhat cold, ”No need for formalities, fellow colleagues!”

True Master Qingxu was plump, resembling not a cultivator but more a wealthy gentleman.

His eyes were narrow slits, concealing their expression.

He stepped forward, bowing to Lady Ziteng, ”Madam, long time no see!”

”Hehe, who would’ve thought True Monarch would actually send you all, that’s good, it’s reassuring to have you!” Lady Ziteng laughed.

Master Mo Hai nodded to Lady Ziteng, then turned to Yun Hai and the others, ”Three Daoists, I’m newly arrived and need to communicate with fellow colleagues, so I won’t be receiving the three Daoists here!”

This was White Cloud Immortal City, but Ten Thousand Treasures Store didn’t belong to White Cloud Immortal City.

Though Master Mo Hai was an outsider on Ten Thousand Treasures Store’s front plaza, his presence could represent the store.

Yun Hai sighed, ”I hope Master Mo Hai can discern the truth of this misunderstanding!”

He was very troubled during this period.

Not just him, everyone in White Cloud Dao was greatly troubled.

First, they were infuriated by the ambush outside the city, then exhausted by Zhao Tianhai and Yun Ge’s affair.

To avoid suspicion, Yun Ge had voluntarily sequestered himself for rigorous training underground.

As the matter involved Ten Thousand Treasures Store, they had to handle it with caution.