Wolf Ancestor
By now, the Tiger King was somewhat restless. It had been nearly half a month since the Zhao Household discovered this Dragon Valley Sect cave abode.
For the sake of the cave abode, the Zhao Household had invested a great deal of manpower and resources, paying a steep price to break through the formations around its outer periphery as quickly as possible.
At the same time, to reduce the chances of the cave abode being discovered, the Zhao Household had dared send only one Foundation Establishment Cultivator, for fear that sending more would alert its hostile forces that something was amiss.
Moreover, because the Lineage had no spare Tier 2 formations in stock, it had gone out of its way to buy a set at great expense at the Golden Moon Pavilion's Auction, then rushed it over without even waiting for the Auction to end.
They had thought everything would be smooth sailing from then on and that they only had to sit back and wait for good news. Yet not long after the formation had been set up, Zhao Tingshen sent word that the cave abode had been discovered.
If the latter had not been his own grandson and a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to boot, Zhao Leicong would have wanted nothing more than to slap him dead.
Even so, once this mission was complete, Zhao Tingshen would still have to accept the Lineage's punishment.
With these thoughts in mind, Zhao Leicong issued an order through a Communication Talisman.
Soon, the Zhao Household's guardian Spirit Beast, a Tier 2 flying Demon Beast known as the Gold-Piercing Falcon, took wing. It then became a long golden rainbow and vanished over the horizon in an instant.
"I hope everything goes smoothly!"
Zhao Leicong sighed softly, but he still could not put his mind at ease. After all, the Dragon Valley Sect's legacy was a great fortuitous opportunity tied to the Lineage's development.
"The Dragon Valley Sect! This cave abode was actually left behind by the Dragon Valley Sect, and it looks like the Zhao Household hasn't gotten its hands on it yet!"
Flying through the air, Yang Tianyou was pale as paper, but his face was alight with joy.
The risk had been worth it—more than worth it!
Though a deep wound still remained on his chest, it was nothing compared to this major discovery.
He had no Second-Rank Communication Talisman, and a First-Tier Communication Talisman could not transmit messages over a distance of more than a thousand li.
Yang Tianyou had no choice but to fly several hundred li first. Then he took out a First-Tier Superior-Grade Communication Talisman and activated it with Spiritual Power.
After that, he found a cave at random and landed on his Twin Blades.
He had been too busy fleeing for his life and traveling before. Now that all he had to do was wait for the Lineage's support, Yang Tianyou intended to use the time to heal.
He sat down cross-legged and swallowed a Restoration Pill. Its medicine, brimming with vitality, spread through him, making him feel as though his whole body were soaking in a hot spring. The gruesome wound on his chest also began to heal bit by bit.
At the summit of Purple Moon Mountain.
Yang Haoyu wore a grave expression as she held a dim Second-Rank Communication Talisman.
Yang Tianyun had sent it from Yellowstone Market, and the news it contained had shaken Yang Haoyu to the core.
After pondering for a moment, Yang Haoyu suppressed the urge to go in person. To guard against the possibility of a trap set by the Zhao Household, it was safer to send Yang Dangmo instead.
Moreover, according to reports from the Lineage's hidden informants, that old ghost of the Zhao Household had stayed on Bianhe Mountain the whole time and had never left.
But sending Yang Dangmo alone would leave him somewhat shorthanded. After some thought, Yang Haoyu went to the Wolf Pool.
At the edge of the Wolf Pool, Purple Moon Wolves frolicked happily. Among them, several young Yang Household children were playing with the wolf pups.
At the sight, Yang Haoyu smiled faintly. She went straight to a dry cave and called softly, "Wolf Uncle, your niece has come to see you about a matter!"
Soon, a low wolf howl came from the cave, followed by an old wolf with gray-white fur.
The old wolf was lean and gaunt, but his presence was astonishing. Aloof and cruel, he inspired fear at a glance.
His brown eyes shone with a vivid, intelligent light. Clearly, his Wisdom was considerable.
When the old wolf emerged, Yang Haoyu hurriedly paid her respects, then briefly recounted the matter.
"I've come to ask you to step in, Wolf Uncle, and help Dang Mo. I'm afraid he can't handle it alone."
The old wolf nodded his agreement without hesitation. Then his figure flashed, and he vanished.
The Yang Household lay at the easternmost edge of Dragon Valley County, with Yellowstone Market some three thousand li to its northwest. The cavern where the Dragon Valley Sect's cave abode, the Palace, had been discovered was more than a thousand li northeast of Yellowstone Market.
The Zhao Household, on the other hand, lay at the westernmost edge of Dragon Valley County. In terms of distance, it was a full two or three thousand li farther away than the Yang Household.
However, the Zhao Household's guardian Spirit Beast was a Second-Tier Middle-Grade Gold-Piercing Falcon, exceptionally skilled in speed. With it flying at full speed, it was hard to say which side would reach the cavern containing the Dragon Valley Sect first.
Meanwhile, after taking three Restoration Pills in succession, Yang Tianyou had recovered from most of his injuries.
He checked the time. Six hours had already passed.
Yang Tianyou delayed no longer. He left the cave and rode his Twin Blades into the sky, heading straight for the Dragon Valley Sect's Palace.
A quarter of an hour later, a Communication Talisman suddenly flew toward him. Yang Tianyou's face lit up, and he hurriedly caught it.
He pressed it to the center of his brow. A moment later, he adjusted his course slightly.
Another quarter of an hour passed before a red speck appeared in his field of vision. As he drew closer, Yang Tianyou saw that it was a fiery-red Flying Boat.
On the Flying Boat, Yang Dangmo stood with his hands behind his back. Beside him stood an old wolf with gray-white fur and an overbearing presence.
"Your grandson pays his respects—pays his respects to Wolf Ancestor and Fifth Granduncle!"
Yang Tianyou bowed aboard the Flying Boat.
"Good, good, good! Tianyou, you've rendered the Lineage another great service this time!"
At the sight of Yang Tianyou, even Yang Dangmo's hard features could not help breaking into a broad smile.
"The Lineage raised me, so naturally I should serve it in return. It's nothing!"
Yang Tianyou spoke softly, without the slightest sign of pride in his achievement.
"Mm, good. That's what a Yang Household descendant should be!"
Seeing this, Yang Dangmo was undoubtedly even more pleased. He then respectfully said to the old wolf beside him, "Wolf Ancestor, this is the Yang Tianyou I told you about. He's the most outstanding of the Tian Generation. Not only has he comprehended a Divine Ability Prototype, but his cultivation has also advanced extremely quickly. He might even have a chance at Golden Core in the future!"
"Good, he's a fine seedling. I heard the Purple Moon Wolf you formed a contract with has the wind attribute. Take this Legacy Core. I hope the two of you can go a little farther!"
An aged voice suddenly rang in Yang Tianyou's mind, giving him a fright. When he recovered, he saw Wolf Ancestor looking at him with a smile.
Only then did he understand that Wolf Ancestor was the one speaking. He had transmitted his voice through Spiritual Awareness, so there had been no fluctuation of Spiritual Qi.
Yang Tianyou respectfully accepted the cyan Inner Core floating before Wolf Ancestor and bowed deeply. Then he released Fengling and said, "Fengling, this is the Legacy Core Wolf Ancestor has bestowed on you. Why haven't you thanked him?"
"Awoo..."
Fengling, who had only just realized what was happening, hurriedly lowered his body and extended his forepaws, expressing his thanks in a manner unique to the Purple Moon Wolf Clan.
Wolf Ancestor nodded but said nothing more. He lay there with his eyes closed, resting, while Yang Dangmo and Yang Tianyou dared not disturb him. The entire Flying Boat fell quiet once more.