Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 1757: Chapter 1068: Recruiting Lin Qihe (2)

In recent years, Yang Zhenshan has become quite distant from the younger generation of the Yang family. However, this distance varies; it’s difficult for ordinary members of the Yang family to meet him, but those who have become Immortal Cultivators can still see him often.

People like Yang Jizhen, Yang Zongyuan, and Yang Qingyu, as well as a few younger Yang family members who have just started cultivating.

Yang Qingyu is neither close nor a stranger to him; it’s just that Yang Zhenshan has never personally guided her.

As the two were speaking, a shadowy figure appeared not far away.

Yang Zhenshan squinted his eyes slightly, focusing on the suddenly appearing figure.

How could he have been unaware?

The newcomer was naturally Lin Qihe, who would not immediately reveal himself upon arrival, but would likely observe the surroundings a bit before showing up.

Yet just now, Yang Zhenshan was always watching the Void but did not notice any sign of Lin Qihe.

It wasn’t until Lin Qihe appeared that he sensed something.

This concealment ability is really impressive!

Yang Zhenshan thought to himself.

He is also skilled at concealment, but his stealth is not as effortless as Lin Qihe’s.

The Green Mist Hidden Dust in the Jade Gourd can conceal one’s Qi and Qi Mechanism, but it cannot move quickly while hiding.

Body Transformation allows him to be completely untraceable, but after transforming, he cannot move; he can teleport only because after becoming the Void, he can move within the covered range.

For instance, after he transforms into the Void, covering a range of over ten miles around him, he can appear anywhere within this range but cannot appear outside of it.

If he wants to go outside the coverage range, he needs to reveal his form.

However, Lin Qihe is clearly not like this; his sudden appearance without revealing any Qi Mechanism at Yang Zhenshan’s side indicates he can move quickly and silently within the Void.

Yang Zhenshan was somewhat surprised by Lin Qihe’s Divine Skill, which is an excellent life-saving technique, more convenient than his Body Transformation.

After Lin Qihe appeared, his gaze locked onto Yang Zhenshan.

”Yang, my friend!”

”Haha, Lin, my friend, I’ve heard much about you!” Yang Zhenshan stood up to greet him.

Speaking of which, the two of them formed their cores almost at the same time, both doing so after Jian Changhe. Yang Zhenshan might have done it a few days earlier.

Moreover, they both formed their cores after gaining opportunities from the Sun Cave Heaven.

In that sense, the two actually have quite a connection.

”Please sit!”

After a bit of pleasantries, Yang Zhenshan invited Lin Qihe to take a seat.

Yang Qingyu, being perceptive, poured tea for Lin Qihe, ”Please have some tea, senior!”

Lin Qihe casually sat opposite Yang Zhenshan, picked up the tea, and took a light sip.

”What does Yang, my friend, want with me?”

Yang Zhenshan stroked his beard and said with a grin, ”I wish to invite Lin, my friend, to join the Yang family!”

He did not play coy or beat around the bush and spoke very directly.

”Join the Yang family?” Lin Qihe asked, puzzled, ”Not the Sky Cloud Sword Sect?”

”No, the Yang family!”

”Not interested!” Lin Qihe refused almost without hesitation, directly rejecting.

If it were the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, he would consider it, as he actually wanted to join it. White Cloud True Monarch, Que Lingyu—these are strong figures he knows well.

If he could join the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, it would be nothing but beneficial for him, and he could use the power of the sect to avenge his dead clansmen.

As for joining the Yang family, why would he, a Golden Core Cultivator, need to join an Immortal Clan?

Couldn’t he establish an Immortal Clan himself in the future?

His rejection did not make Yang Zhenshan feel dissatisfied; Yang Zhenshan just smiled and said, ”Lin, my friend, don’t be in a hurry to refuse; perhaps you don’t understand my Yang family!”

Lin Qihe really did not understand the Yang family; he only knew the Lin family rose in the Sea of Spirit and that the Yang family had a Golden Core Ancestor like Yang Zhenshan. As for anything else, he knew almost nothing.

”My Yang family, though called a family, is actually more like a Sect. Currently, my Yang family has two Golden Core cultivators, a Demon King, more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators, several Second-Order demon beasts, and a Ghost General!”

”We have a population of over three million, with over a thousand Golden Body Realm Martial Artists, and two Divine Soul Realm Martial Artists!”

Yang Zhenshan’s hand, which was stroking his beard, paused slightly, ”Forget it, in some time, I shall change the family to a Sect!”

”Qingyu, what do you think would be a good name for our Sect?”

Using the family name to recruit powerful figures is inappropriate; if it’s just Foundation Establishment cultivators, the Yang family is at least an Immortal Clan, which has some allure for them.

But when it comes to Golden Core cultivators, using the Yang family name might feel a bit insulting.

Yang Qingyu was taken aback, ”Sect? Ancestor, don’t we already have the Sky Cloud Sword Sect?”

Yang Zhenshan waved his hand, ”The Sky Cloud Sword Sect is the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, and we are us!”

The Yang family is considered part of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, but the Life Realm Immortal Palace is not part of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

”Lin, my friend, how about we establish another Sect?” Yang Zhenshan said to Lin Qihe.

Lin Qihe was still baffled.

What does this mean?

The Yang family has two Golden Core cultivators and a Demon King?

And the Yang family also has demon beasts and a Ghost General!

What on earth is this?

In his impression, the Yang family was just a family, but isn’t such a family too peculiar?

If this is true, then it’s not a family but should indeed be a Sect.

”Create another Sect?” Lin Qihe’s eyes were filled with a peculiar expression, ”Do you plan to break away from the Sky Cloud Sword Sect?”

”How could that be? The Sky Cloud Sword Sect is the Sky Cloud Sword Sect, and we are us; there’s no conflict,” Yang Zhenshan said.

”No conflict?” Lin Qihe couldn’t quite grasp Yang Zhenshan’s logic.

”Is there a conflict?” Yang Zhenshan laughed.

It seems like there would be a conflict, but maybe not a significant one.

A big circle encircles a small circle, and a small circle encircles a big circle.

He proposed the establishment of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect back then to cover for the Spirit Origin Land, to protect it, but that doesn’t mean he’s willing to spend time and effort to develop the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

His foundation is the Life Realm Immortal Palace, and what he wants to develop and strengthen is the Life Realm Immortal Palace, not the Sky Cloud Sword Sect.

That’s why over the years, he hasn’t been too concerned with matters of the Sky Cloud Sword Sect and rarely gets involved in its affairs.

To put it simply, in his heart, the Sky Cloud Sword Sect is not his, nor is it the Yang family’s. The Life Realm Immortal Palace is his, is the Yang family’s place to thrive.

In the Life Realm Immortal Palace, centered around the Yang family, establishing a new Sect aligns more with his ideals.

In fact, the Life Realm Immortal Palace is already a Sect now, but it has always been referred to as the Yang family to the outside world.

It will continue to be referred to as the Yang family externally, but internally or in special circumstances, having a Sect’s name would be better.

For instance, right now.

Lin Qihe fell silent, struggling to comprehend what Yang Zhenshan had just said.

After a long pause, he said, ”I don’t understand the Yang family!”

”That’s simple; I can take you to understand the Yang family!” Yang Zhenshan laughed.

With Lin Qihe, it’s different than with the Green Bull Demon King.

He had limitations on the Green Bull Demon King because he was of the Demon Clan; when they first met, he persuaded the Green Bull Demon King to go to the Spirit Origin Land.

As for Lin Qihe, persuading him is not easy, so it’s better to speak directly.

Besides, Yang Zhenshan doesn’t really need to worry too much now; unless it’s those top forces, he’s truly unafraid of anyone.

In fact, the Life Realm Immortal Palace already doesn’t need to be kept secret. Many Golden Core Powers possess Grotto Heavens; there’s no need for Yang Zhenshan to hide it.

Of course, it also can’t be displayed openly to the world; necessary precautions still need to be taken.

”Lin, my friend, would you like to visit the Yang family as a guest?” Yang Zhenshan invited.

Lin Qihe thought for a moment and said, ”Alright!”

He didn’t have a reason to refuse, since he wanted to be on good terms with Yang Zhenshan.

He is different from Yang Zhenshan, who over the years has built good relations with many, from the Sky Cloud Sword Sect to the Wanhua Demon Court, and the Ten Thousand Treasures Store. Yang Zhenshan has befriended many Golden Core cultivators and Demon Kings.

And him?

Since forming his core, he has been hiding, just to take revenge on the Unpredictable Ghost Sect.

So until now, he hasn’t befriended any Golden Core cultivator.

The reason he came before was to repay a favor, intending to have more interactions with Yang Zhenshan and form a good relationship.

”Haha, Lin, my friend, don’t resist!”

Yang Zhenshan reached out to grab Lin Qihe’s arm and laughed.

Lin Qihe looked at his hand and nodded slightly.

Immediately, the figures of both of them disappeared.

”Uh, Ancestor~~”

Yang Qingyu felt somewhat aggrieved; the Ancestor actually forgot her and didn’t take her back.