Legacy of the Spirit Stone

Chapter 25 – Secret" leak

"Indeed."

Gao Hui nodded and said, "The Yang Clan recently produced a child with decent aptitude, reaching the Qi Condensation Second Layer within a year. The Patriarch Yang has also advanced in his cultivation, breaking through to the Qi Condensation Sixth Layer. They even have a loyal old servant at the Qi Condensation Sixth Layer."

"Oh?"

He Shenglai's eyes flickered upon hearing this. "They do have some strength. The patriarch seems to be quite capable, managing to recruit a Qi Condensation Sixth Layer cultivator as an aide. However..."

Suddenly, his tone shifted, and his gaze became sharp.

"Hmph, within a year, they produced a Qi Condensation Second Layer cultivator and broke through to the Qi Condensation Sixth Layer. Can such a small Yang Clan really have this capability?"

Gao Hui pondered for a moment and said, "What do you mean, Lord He?"

"I suspect the Yang Clan must have some secrets. Since we're here today, we might as well take a good look!"

Just as Gao Hui was about to speak, Yang Guanfeng had already come out to greet them.

"Honored cultivators of the Dynasty, forgive us for not welcoming you from afar," Yang Guanfeng said, cupping his hands in salute.

He Shenglai glanced at him and said indifferently, "Just following orders, no need for formalities. Lead the way."

"Yes."

As he turned, Yang Guanfeng exchanged a subtle glance with Gao Hui, who understood from his eyes the helplessness of dealing with such a Dynasty cultivator.

From He Shenglai's words alone, it was clear he didn't regard the Yang Clan highly, and his commanding tone was grating.

Leading the two to the Yang Clan's backyard, Elder Yu and Yang Lingrui were already waiting there.

The demonic beast corpses had also been moved here after Elder Yu's handling.

The traces of spiritual power impact were erased, as such injuries were too distinctive and easily noticeable.

Fortunately, He Shenglai's cultivation level wasn't high, and after checking, he didn't notice anything unusual.

There were a total of twenty-eight demonic beast corpses, including eighteen at the Early Qi Condensation and ten at the Mid Qi Condensation. He Shenglai quoted a purchase price of one hundred and thirty Spirit Crystals in total.

"Heh, your Yang Clan is lucky. White Stone Town was destroyed, yet you didn't encounter any Late Qi Condensation demonic beasts, or you'd all be dead," He Shenglai remarked to himself.

Gao Hui, standing behind him, couldn't help but roll his eyes.

They were still standing in someone else's home, yet He Shenglai's words were truly unpleasant.

Yang Guanfeng, however, maintained a smiling face throughout. "Lord He is right. It was indeed a stroke of luck for the Yang Clan to survive this beast tide crisis."

One hundred and thirty Spirit Crystals was undoubtedly a huge sum for the Yang Clan at this time, and it came at a crucial moment.

With this money, the defense formation of the Forbidden Zone and the storage bags for the Yang Clan's cultivators could be secured.

As for He Shenglai, Yang Guanfeng and Elder Yu had encountered all sorts of people in their travels and wouldn't be angered by a few words. Let him say what he wants.

They thought the transaction was over, but He Shenglai didn't seem to have any intention of leaving.

He raised his eyes to the cliff on the north side of the Yang Clan, squinting slightly.

"What a sheer cliff. I suppose there's more to it up there," He Shenglai said.

Yang Guanfeng stepped forward. "Lord He, above is the Forbidden Zone of the Yang Clan."

"Oh, a Forbidden Zone..."

He Shenglai nodded, then said casually, "Take me to see it."

"This!"

Hearing this, both Yang Guanfeng and Elder Yu's expressions changed, and the young Yang Lingrui showed a look of panic.

Gao Hui also frowned, speaking in a deep voice, "Lord He, the Yang Clan moved out of the town last year, leaving the Dynasty's jurisdiction. This might not be appropriate."

As the mayor of White Stone Town, the reconstruction work was at a critical stage, and he didn't want to upset the Yang Clan because of this.

By speaking up now, he was making his stance clear to Yang Guanfeng.

He Shenglai observed the expressions of the three Yang Clan members, especially Yang Lingrui's panic, which made him inwardly amused. Young cultivators indeed lacked the depth to hide their thoughts.

"Heh, Gao Hui, do I need you to remind me of such things?"

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He Shenglai said to Gao Hui, with a hint of warning in his words.

Then he looked at Yang Guanfeng again. "I, He Shenglai, want to go up and see. Will you take me, or shall I go myself?"

He didn't use his Dynasty cultivator status but emphasized his own name heavily.

This was to say, it was "I" who wanted to see, not related to the Dynasty.

This statement cornered the Yang Clan. A single Late Qi Condensation cultivator was enough to suppress everyone present, not to mention He Shenglai's family background.

Yang Guanfeng's expression turned sour, clenching his teeth, his cheeks slightly bulging. Finally, he took a deep breath, suppressing his anger.

Elder Yu's face was ashen, and Yang Lingrui was trembling, as if a great calamity was about to befall the Yang Clan.

At this point, Yang Guanfeng could only grit his teeth and agree, leading the group up the cliff.

Gao Hui, following at the end, was also very curious.

He had speculated about the Yang Clan's secrets but had only reached the stage of suspicion and conjecture.

Now, thanks to He Shenglai, he could finally satisfy his curiosity.

"Cloud Mist Array, hmm, the formation is quite good. The person who set it up has some skill."

He Shenglai commented in front of the Yang Clan's Forbidden Zone.

Yang Guanfeng opened the formation, and the group entered the main courtyard of the Forbidden Zone.

The courtyard and several side rooms were unremarkable, but He Shenglai went straight to the depths of the Forbidden Zone, soon arriving at a small courtyard at the back.

This was the courtyard where the Four-Leaf Spirit Grass was located, guarded by two small formations.

He Shenglai had an expression of "just as expected" and gestured with his chin. "Patriarch Yang, open it."

"Does Lord He really wish to do this?"

Yang Guanfeng spoke with a sorrowful look in his eyes. "The item here is incredibly precious. If outsiders learn of it, the Yang Clan's safety will be in jeopardy!"

"Lord He, we don't want the Spirit Crystals anymore. We'll return them all. Please spare us!"

Elder Yu also stepped forward to plead, while Yang Lingrui wiped his tears behind them.

Their behavior only piqued He Shenglai's curiosity further, making him determined to see what was inside.

"Silence!"

He released the aura of a Qi Condensation Seventh Layer cultivator, his face impatient. "With my status, would I spread the affairs of a mere Yang Clan? And as for the Spirit Crystals, that's Dynasty business! Don't mention returning them again, or don't blame me for turning hostile! Open the formation quickly, or I'll do it myself!"

Gao Hui stood silently by, as He Shenglai's words indirectly promised to keep the Yang Clan's secret.

With the difference in cultivation level clear, Yang Guanfeng could only sigh and open the formation.

The five of them entered, and the tender green spirit herb came into view.

"It's a spirit herb!"

Gao Hui's eyes lit up at the sight, his doubts instantly resolved.

"Tch... Hahaha!"

He Shenglai burst into laughter. "Is this it? You made it sound so serious. I thought it was some world-shattering treasure, but it turns out to be just a Qi Condensation level Four-Leaf Spirit Grass. Hahaha..."