Ancestor Returns, Meets Iron Egg!
The Lineage Main Hall.
Zhang Xuanchen placed the envelope delivered by the Dark Hall onto the table.
Because Zhang Chongxian destroyed many of the properties and Spirit Vein of the Bihai Immortal Palace, Zhang Xuanchen was worried that the other party would retaliate.
Instruct the people of the Dark Hall to closely monitor the actions of the Bihai Immortal Sect.
It seems they don't intend to make a move now, probably waiting for True Person Canghun to recover from his injuries or for Yang Haoyu, the Sect Leader the Bihai Immortal Sect, to break through to the Golden Core stage.
As far as he knew, Yang Haoyu had stayed at the Foundation Establishment Peak for fifty years and had already achieved perfection.
With the Golden Core Pill cultivator, the probability of breaking through to the Golden Core stage is not low.
"Sigh, I hope the Great Elder can successfully break through to the Golden Core stage, so that the Zhang Family will have three Golden Core warriors."
Even if war breaks out, the Lineage's losses will not be too severe.
However, to prevent the Bihai Immortal Sect from seeking assistance, my Zhang Family also needs to find a reliable ally.
Zhang Xuanchen tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.
In fact, he already had a target in mind: the Wang Family.
Eighth sister Zhang Xuanyun married Wang Mingyu, a direct descendant of the Wang Family, a year ago.
This brought the two families even closer.
But these alone are not enough. Without sufficient benefits, the Wang Family would never offend the Bihai Immortal Sect for the sake of the Zhang Family.
However, the Wang Family's resources far surpass those of the Zhang Family, Zhang Family really couldn't offer anything that would tempt the Wang Family.
Unless it's Fourth Stage Cultivation Method or Fourth-Rank Spirit Tool, but that's simply impossible.
Once it's revealed, the Zhang Family could be either completely controlled by the Wang Family or wiped out.
"Hopefully, within three years, Uncle Qing can find out what the Wang Family urgently needs or what will appeal to the Wang Family."
However, we cannot place all our hopes on the Wang Family.
We also need to make backup plans...
Zhang Xuanchen stood up, stretched, and walked out of the Lineage Main Hall.
Looking at the setting sun on the horizon, the image of Zhang Tiedan appeared in my mind.
"I wonder if the Ancestor has found Iron Egg yet. If the Ancestor still hasn't returned after the Spirit Vein is upgraded."
I'll go too.
There's also the matter of the Dragon Yuan; hopefully, Long Zhantian will have a higher status in the Dragon Court.
Otherwise, obtaining Fourth-Tier Dragon Yuan would be quite difficult.
"There are so many things I need to do urgently lately."
After a moment of reflection, Zhang Xuanchen disappeared from the entrance of the Main Hall and arrived outside the Profound Heaven Villa.
They happened to see Xuanjing and the others looking rather downcast.
I realized something instantly.
She asked softly, "Little Peach, how much longer does Grandpa Guangzheng have?"
"Three days." Little Peach naturally wouldn't hide this from Zhang Xuanchen.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen decided to visit Zhang Guangzheng at his residence.
But Xuanjing stopped him.
"Brother Chen, he doesn't want you to go."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen paused, considered Zhang Guangzheng's personality, sighed, and ultimately decided not to go.
He wasn't actually that saddened by Zhang Guangzheng's departure.
After all, he died of old age and left no regrets.
It's just a little sad.
"You should go back to the courtyard first."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Xuanchen appeared on a spacious lawn behind the Zhang Family's mountain.
Holding a foxtail grass in his mouth, he leaned against the tree.
A gentle breeze was blowing as I gazed into the distance, lost in thought.
Before long, a streak of light appeared on the horizon.
A Flying Sword sped through the air, and as the distance drew closer, two figures appeared in Zhang Xuanchen's field of vision.
He suddenly stood up.
Looking at the Flying Sword hurtling towards him from the sky, he exclaimed with delight:
"Ancestor! Could that young man behind him be...?"
"Hahaha! Xuan Chen, why are you here all alone? Guess who I brought?" Zhang Chongxian landed on a cloud.
He shielded Zhang Tiedan tightly behind him, wanting to keep everyone in suspense.
But as soon as he landed, Zhang Tiedan completely disregarded the promise he had made to Zhang Chongxian on the way.
"Master!"
The moment Zhang Tiedan saw Zhang Xuanchen, he could no longer control his emotions.
Tears streamed down her face.
He rushed into Zhang Xuanchen's arms.
Her body kept twitching; the grievances that had accumulated over the past five years seemed to have found an outlet, and she couldn't suppress them no matter what she did.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Xuanchen's excitement vanished completely.
A bad feeling rose in my heart.
He could clearly sense Zhang Tiedan's discomfort, grievance, helplessness, and deep dependence at that moment.
"Master, Mother, Sister, and the Village Chief... they're all dead. Now I only have you left... Waaah..."
My disciple, you're all I have left now...
Zhang Tiedan's voice was choked and hoarse, and he couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xuanchen froze, looking at Zhang Chongxian in disbelief.
The latter sighed, nodded, and asked Zhang Xuanchen again for confirmation.
He glanced at Zhang Tiedan.
He recounted what happened back then and his process of finding Zhang Tiedan.
After listening to Zhang Chongxian's story, tears streamed down Zhang Xuanchen's face.
Looking at Zhang Tiedan, who was clinging to him tightly.
Trembling hands slowly rested on Zhang Tiedan's head.
"Iron Egg... I'm sorry..."
You've suffered all these years...
He didn't know what to say, because whatever he said would be too late.
"Master, it's not your fault. If it weren't for you, Little Village would have been Blood Sacrifice like Wuhe County."
My remains are gone, and I'll never see you again.