bookbashuk Chapter 26 The Old Man's Request
Chapter 26 The Old Man's Request
Zhang Lingyu turned around and was somewhat surprised to see that it was actually the Seventh Elder, Zhang Yuanming.
The old man looked anxious, and in order to catch up with him, he quickly activated his Wind Control Technique. When he arrived in front of him, Zhang Lingyu asked in confusion, "Seventh Grandfather, what's going on?"
"Little Nineteen, I just came from the Second Elder's place. I heard you're going to Fire Cloud Valley?"
"good."
Zhang Lingyu raised an eyebrow and continued to ask:
"Seventh Grandpa, are you coming with me?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanming gently shook his head. The next second, he mysteriously pulled the boy to a secluded spot, took out a storage bag from his sleeve, handed it to the boy, and whispered:
"Lingyu, Seventh Grandfather is looking for you about something."
"Seventh Grandfather, please speak freely if you have something to say. We're all family, why be so formal?"
Zhang Lingyu didn't immediately accept the storage bag, but instead asked in a low voice, "Does Seventh Grandfather have someone who wants to go to Fire Cloud Valley and switch places with me?"
"Then Seventh Grandfather has come to the wrong person."
Fire Cloud Valley is a good place for cultivation, and many people in my family are envious of that place, but it's not a place that just anyone can go.
Even if Zhang Lingyu were willing to switch places, Zhang Yuanlin would definitely not agree, which would deprive him of the opportunity to cultivate in this place.
"Hey, Lingyu, you've misunderstood."
Zhang Yuanming was somewhat embarrassed, not expecting the other person to have thought of that, and shook his head, saying:
"Don't worry, I wasn't asked to switch seats by someone else. It's a private matter, about your brother Lingtai."
"Lingtai... is the twenty-first brother."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lingyu immediately realized that Zhang Lingtai was the old man's grandson.
As a clan elder, Zhang Yuanming fought for the clan for many years. His eldest son died young, and all his other offspring were ordinary people. Only Zhang Lingtai, born to his eldest son, possessed spiritual abilities, so he was greatly favored by the elder.
But what does this have to do with Fire Cloud Valley?
When the old man mentioned his grandson, he looked disappointed and said with a wry smile:
"Your fifth uncle passed away early, and I only have this one grandson who can cultivate immortality. I spoiled him a lot in the early years."
Zhang Yuanming doted on his grandson, not only having him cultivate the "Purple Sun Secret Manual," but also swallowing his pride to have the clan send Zhang Lingtai to cultivate in Fire Cloud Valley.
However, the other party was spoiled and became unrestrained after leaving Qingya Mountain, spending his days playing and having fun. In the past few years in Huoyun Valley, his cultivation level was only at the third level of Qi Refining.
What's even more despicable is that he often neglects his cultivation and goes to the mortal towns near Fire Cloud Valley to seek pleasure, causing mortals to complain and mourn, but they are helpless against him.
At first, he asked Zhang Linghao to keep an eye on him, and Zhang Linghao did so out of respect for the old man, but Zhang Lingtai continued to do as he pleased.
Zhang Linghao himself still needed to cultivate, and over time he didn't have much energy to control the other party, and the old man didn't dare to continue to bother him.
"Oh, no wonder you came to see me, Seventh Grandfather."
Zhang Lingyu immediately understood and smiled, "Does that mean I should go and keep an eye on Lingtai?"
"Exactly."
The old man nodded helplessly. His previous efforts to benefit his grandson had already displeased many people, so he had worked hard without complaint all these years, mainly because he felt guilty and uneasy.
Zhang Lingtai is becoming increasingly arrogant, and there are already many rumors circulating in the clan. If he were to die in battle after his death, how would his grandson conduct himself in the clan?
To put it bluntly, given Zhang Lingtai's behavior after his death, even imprisoning him for ten years would be considered lenient.
He was too busy with clan affairs to handle them personally, so when he heard that Zhang Lingyu was going to guard Huoyun Valley, he rushed over in a hurry.
This is also why I dare not say it in public.
There's no other reason than that I simply can't bear the shame.
Zhang Yuanming simply handed the storage bag to Zhang Lingyu, pleading:
"Here are five hundred spirit stones and some cultivation resources. Please help this old man who is about to die."
Zhang Lingyu understood the old man's thoughts. Every family has its own troubles, and he didn't want his descendants to live a mediocre life.
After a moment's thought, Zhang Lingyu agreed: "Okay, I promise to keep Lingtai in check."
"However, let me make this clear first, I'm not as polite as Brother Linghao. If you're not satisfied, I'll take action."
When dealing with unruly children, talking won't work; the only way is to beat them into submission.
"Of course! If I weren't tied up, I'd fly over there and slap him a few times!"
Seeing that he had agreed, Zhang Yuanming relaxed considerably. After handing the storage bag to Zhang Lingyu, he hurriedly prepared to leave.
"Thank you, Lingyu. I'll leave Lingtai to you now. I won't bother you any longer."
As the old man left, he reminded him that he could hit him harder and not to worry about saving face.
"Phew, that's quite a lot."
Zhang Lingyu weighed the storage bag in his hand, and seeing that no one was looking for him anymore, he used his Wind Control Technique and headed down the mountain.
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Fire Cloud Valley.
Because there is a fiery earth vein at the bottom of the valley, the vegetation around the valley is almost all fiery red, making it very beautiful at first glance.
Zhang Lingyu paused at the valley entrance to admire the view for a while, but due to the restrictions within the valley, he did not enter immediately. Instead, he transmitted his voice:
"Is Sixteenth Brother here? Lingyu is here to take over the garrison."
"Is this Xiao Shijiu? Please wait a moment."
A surprised voice came from the valley, and a moment later a young man in white flew out of the valley.
It was Zhang Linghao.
Zhang Linghao smiled as he looked at the young man before him:
"Little Nineteen, long time no see. I didn't expect you to have already reached the fifth level of Qi Refining. That's fast."
"Brother, you're too kind. It's probably Lingyu who envies you, isn't it?"
Zhang Lingyu chuckled to himself. In his divine sense, his sixteenth brother's cultivation was already showing signs of breaking through to the seventh level of Qi Refining.
It should be noted that, apart from Zhang Lingxiao, the eldest who cultivates in the Jade Light Pavilion, and Zhang Lingyue, who ranks third, the person in front of us is the most talented among the "Ling" generation.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have been cultivating in this Fire Cloud Valley since I was a child.
"Likewise, I didn't expect you to be the one to guard this place; it's quite unexpected."
Zhang Lingyu chuckled twice, briefly explained his change of cultivation method, and then said:
"Second Grandfather said that you, Sixteenth Brother, should go to Bishui Town to take over my position, which will be a good opportunity for you to gain experience."
"Haha, great, just what I wanted."
Zhang Linghao didn't show much dissatisfaction; on the contrary, he said with great pleasure:
"I've been stuck at the sixth level of Qi Refining for half a year. I felt I needed to go out and experience some trials to temper my mind. I never expected you, Nineteenth Brother, to come. It's truly a blessing from heaven."
"Then I congratulate you on your breakthrough soon, brother."
Zhang Lingyu didn't quite believe these words, after all, with the other party's talent, the seventh level of Qi Refining was no challenge for him at all.
"I think they're bored out of their minds and don't want to stay in the valley anymore."
Tell me, who wouldn't get anxious if they stayed in one place for more than ten years?
Zhang Lingyu smiled, but instead of exposing him, she went straight to the point and inquired about Zhang Lingtai's whereabouts:
"Brother, where is our twenty-first brother?"
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