Ling Pengshan Comes Knocking

Two days later.

Ling Pengyun piloted the Lineage's Ling Xiao Flying Boat, traversing tens of thousands of miles, and finally returned to the Lineage's new ancestral home, "Lingyun Island," with the group of clansmen who had cleared the silt from the swamp.

He then led this group of people to Ling Pengshan, who was stationed on the island as the main family and in charge of the movement of various spirits and personnel. He told Ling Pengshan about how the Muddy Swamp Territory had been transformed into a lake, and how the area had been renamed "Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake". He also mentioned the rewards for clearing the mud.

Inside a pavilion hall at the heart of Lingyun Island.

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengshan was overjoyed and bowed to Ling Pengyun and the group of juniors behind him who were clearing away the Black Mud, expressing his gratitude.

"The Lineage's territory has finally been successfully transformed, and the mortals Lineage have moved here can now live a better life."

"You've all worked hard."

"I'll take care of the reward immediately."

After speaking, Ling Pengshan took out a roster that recorded the use of Lineage Contribution Points and recorded the three hundred Contribution Points that Ling Chengxia and Lineage were rewarded for clearing the Black Mud from this area into their respective accounts.

Then he took out the family genealogy and recorded everyone's achievements in it.

Such actions made the younger generation, including Ling Chengxia and Ling Wanduo, feel the importance the Lineage on them.

"Grandfather Peng Shan, thank you for your trouble."

These younger generation members didn't presume to be important and quickly thanked their elder Ling Pengshan.

"Of course."

After Ling Pengshan finished doing everything, he waved his hand and replied with a smile. Then, his expression changed slightly as he remembered something.

He then addressed the younger generation.

"Please step outside for a moment. I have something to discuss with my Eighth Brother and Eighth Sister-in-law!"

The younger generation, including Ling Chengxia, naturally knew who Ling Pengshan was referring to as "Eighth Brother" and "Eighth Sister-in-law- in-law." They nodded slightly and left immediately, not daring to linger, lest they incur the displeasure of Ling Pengshan, the acting Clan Head of the Lineage.

After everyone left, only Ling Pengshan, Ling Pengyun, and Yan Siyi remained in the hall.

"Brother Peng Shan, you sought me and my wife out alone. Is there something important you wish to discuss?"

Ling Pengyun asked curiously.

Standing behind Ling Pengyun, Yan Siyi also cast a curious glance at Ling Pengshan at this moment.

"Eighth Brother, do you still remember Ling Wanchuan, who was born into an ordinary family and whose birth year was two and a half years ago, and who was ranked fifty-fourth in the Wan Yi character system after being found to have Wood-Water Dual Spirit Root?"

Ling Pengshan did not directly reveal the origin, but instead asked a question first.

"Of course I remember. That child has excellent Spirit Root aptitude. In terms of Spirit Root aptitude alone, this child is arguably the most Dao Path person among the Wan Generation and deserves the Lineage's focus on cultivating him."

"However, cousin Peng Shan, is the matter you wanted to discuss with my wife and me related to that child, Wan Chuan?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun was somewhat puzzled. After thinking about the name Ling Wanchuan for a while, he asked in confusion.

"Indeed, Wan Chuan is a child with exceptional talent. He entered the Qi Refinement Realm. Now, two years later, with the help of his good aptitude and the various pure spiritual fruits provided by his Lineage, Wan Chuan's cultivation has reached the peak of the Qi Training Second Layer."

"During this period, the child also demonstrated extraordinary talent in Spirit Plant."

"Currently, you, Wan Chuan, Eighth Brother the most accomplished in the Spirit Plant plants in the Lineage. Wan Chuan is a child of great talent, and ordinary Spirit Planter would find it difficult to teach him. Therefore, I would like to ask you, Eighth Brother, if you could take Wan Chuan under your wing and personally teach him the art of Spirit Plant?"

Ling Pengshan said with a hint of pleading.

Although he knew that Ling Wanchuan had the talent for Spirit Plant a year ago, Ling Pengyun was busy leading people to clean up the Black Mud in this area, so he did not bother to ask Ling Pengyun for help.

"Peng Shan, between you and me, there's no need to talk about asking for favors."

"This child's Spirit Root configuration is indeed that of a natural Spirit Planter. I've been so busy these past few years that I haven't paid attention to this child."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun's doubts vanished, replaced by a surprised yet knowing smile. He then muttered something to Ling Pengshan.

However, he did not make a decision immediately regarding personally training Ling Wanchuan. Instead, he looked at Yan Siyi Yan Siyi him and asked her about her private matters via telepathy.

"Madam, Wan Chuan is a great talent. With proper nurturing, he will be able to reach at least the second level in the cultivation of Spirit Plant, and it will not be difficult for him to reach the Foundation Establishment."

"I met this child in my younger days. He's quite filial, and I feel a connection with him. I'm considering taking him in with me. Would you be willing, Madam?"

He asked his wife Yan Siyi this question because Ling Wanchuan was, after all, an outsider. If he were to take Ling Wanchuan in, he would have to keep Ling Wanchuan by his side and raise him as his own child.

As Yan Siyi was his Daoist partner, he naturally had to ask for her opinion.

If Yan Siyi is not happy, he will not force her. He can also change the way he trains Ling Wanchuan, instead of keeping Ling Wanchuan by his side, he can teach him every few days.

Yan Siyi had long suspected Ling Pengyun's decision.

She is someone who loves children and enjoys a lively family gathering.

Ling Wanchuan was exceptionally talented, so she naturally wouldn't refuse Ling Pengyun's wish to keep the child by her side and personally nurture him.

She immediately replied telepathically.

"My lord, I agree to this, but you must promise me one thing."

"Now we have also finished clearing the Black Mud from this swamp and transformed this area into a lake that is more suitable for ordinary people to live in, and we will have plenty of free time in the future."

"It's fine if Xiaoyan wants to cook at a restaurant in White Cloud Market Town, but his elderly parents are still managing the Lineage shop in White Cloud Market Town, and Cheng Ping is still managing Spirit Plant in Falling Dusk Mountain, millions of miles away."

"Father, Mother, you must think of a way to get Cheng Ping transferred back as soon as possible. Then our family can have a small reunion and it will be lively again."

Although Ling Xiaoyan is of the same generation as Ling Pengyun's parents, he was born later and is only in his early thirties now, but he is of a higher generation.

He displayed his Spirit Chef from a young age, and was sent by the previous Fourth Elder of the Lineage Ling Yunfu, to Ling Pengyun and Yan Siyi to learn the Spirit Chef.

Because of this relationship, he grew up with Ling Pengyun and Ling Pengyun Yan Siyi, and had an excellent relationship with them. The couple always regarded Ling Xiaoyan as half a close relative.

Ling Chengping, a member of the clan with a good talent for silkworm breeding, needs no further introduction. She was sent to Ling Pengyun's side by the Lineage when she was a child. Ling Pengyun raised her with great care and love. In the hearts of Ling Pengyun and his wife, this girl was like a daughter.

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengyun smiled, feeling even more fond of this lady.

He then replied telepathically, "It will probably be difficult to recall my parents back to the clan. Since we took over Lingxiao Thousand Stars Lake, I have sent many messages through the clansmen to invite my parents here, but these two old folks seem to be addicted to managing the shops. They absolutely refuse to leave those shops in White Cloud Market Town."

"Now that this area is stable, it's time for Cheng Ping to come here."

"This place is quite far from the Lineage, millions of miles away. It's a bit dangerous for Cheng Ping to come here alone."

"Now that we've dealt with the current matters, we'll return to the Lineage together to pick her up. Then, we'll go to White Cloud Market Town, take Cheng Ping and Cheng Xia with us, and find Xiao Yan, who has a good relationship with our parents. Together, we'll persuade our parents to return to the clan, which will increase the chances of them doing so."

Yan Siyi smiled and nodded, agreeing to the matter.

Ling Pengyun then spoke to Ling Pengshan.

"Peng Shan, we've taken Wan Chuan in. Let him get ready to come live with me and your Eighth Sister-in-law -in-law on Yunyi Island."

Ling Pengshan's face lit up with joy. He thanked Ling Pengyun and then immediately left the hall and went outside.

Not long after, Ling Pengshan returned to the hall with a child who was about ten years old, with dark skin but very bright and lively eyes.

This child is Ling Wanchuan, the most talented among the Wan generation.

Ling Wanchuan had met Ling Pengyun, the Lineage Old Ancestor, before, and Ling Pengshan was also informed of the purpose of his visit.

He was therefore very nervous, somewhat afraid of offending Ling Pengyun, the very "strict" Old Ancestor, and thus missing the opportunity to be personally trained by the Old Ancestor.

"Peng Yun... Old Ancestor!" Ling Wanchuan's voice trembled slightly as he bowed to Ling Pengyun in greeting.

"From now on, you can call me Ancestor, there's no need to call me Old Ancestor."

Ling Pengyun was also an experienced man, and he saw through Ling Wanchuan's panicked thoughts at a glance. He smiled, took the initiative to pat Ling Wanchuan's head, closed the distance, and said with a smile. Then, he said to Ling Pengshan.

"Brother Peng Shan, my wife and I plan to transplant the Spirit Mulberry Tree from Luoxia Mountain, a second-tier Falling Dusk Mountain in Huai River County, to this area. I also plan to bring Cheng Ping, who was originally stationed there, with me. Please note this in the Lineage personnel roster to avoid any mistakes when you move Lineage members in the future."

Upon hearing this, Ling Pengshan did not refuse the offer, but nodded slightly in agreement. "Okay."

"Now that everything has been agreed upon, we'll be leaving. I'm taking Wan Duo Duo's group with me to War Spirit Island."

Ling Pengyun said something and then led Yan Siyi and Ling Wanchuan out of the hall.