Independence

Independence

After several rounds of private discussions and consultations, as well as asking his uncle-in-law Zuo Wuming for his opinion through correspondence, they decided to have Zhang Yantang go to Five Lotus County to help out. After training under Zuo Wuming for a while, they would then decide which affairs he would take charge of independently.

Five Lotus County lay within the Five Lotus Mountain Range, where Zhang Yantang could come into contact with more varieties of Spirit Medicine and spirit fruits, as well as deal with cultivators from outside forces. This would let him gain experience handling matters with the outside world more quickly.

There were also many demon kings and all kinds of demonic beasts in the Five Lotus Mountain Range, making it an excellent place to temper a person.

He would not only have to deal with cultivators who came from various places to gain experience, but also learn how to coexist with demonic beasts.

Very soon, Zhang Yantang received notice from the Lineage ordering him to go to Five Lotus County and help out. He felt somewhat nervous, but excitement outweighed it. This was a perfect opportunity to temper himself, and he had long wanted to go out and see the world beyond.

Before setting off, Zhang Yantang went to the Lineage's secret realm, the Qushan Secret Realm, to have a private discussion with his elder brother Zhang Yanhua, who was now in charge of the Lineage—the Young Family Head.

"Fifth Brother, this trip to Five Lotus County won't be like staying in the Lineage. People outside are complicated, so you need to keep your wits about you in everything you do." Zhang Yanhua sat meditating beneath a large tree and earnestly explained the arrangements that would follow to Zhang Yantang.

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