"Linghu, what do you make of this matter?"
On their way back, Elder Yu asked.
Yang Linghu pondered for a while before speaking. "I was originally quite opposed to Tian Yu's view, but after thinking it over carefully just now, I find it does make some sense."
"With cultivators from both sides taking action, suppressing the yin energy in the valley would not be difficult, nor would it take much effort. Even if the yin energy ultimately erupted, our family would not be affected. At most, the distant mine would need to wait a few more days before reopening."
"Looking at it purely from the standpoint of benefits, if our family agreed to this, we could easily obtain a Marrow Cleansing Pill and also sell Tian Yu a favor."
Yang Linghu voiced the thoughts in his heart, but then added another sentence.
"But I always feel that something is not right, though I cannot say exactly what."
Elder Yu nodded upon hearing this. "Mm, I too sense something amiss. I fear we may be falling into this man's scheme. Let us return home and have Lingqing make the decision."
Halfway there, the two happened to encounter Yang Lingrui approaching from the opposite direction.
With Zhao Qi left behind to care for Wu Tong, he had immediately set off northward.
Yang Linghu spotted a familiar figure in the distance. He froze for a moment, then his face lit up with delight as he called out, "Lingrui is back!"
Yang Lingrui descended in response and raised his hand in salute.
"Ancestor Yu, Brother Linghu, Lingrui has returned safely."
"Good, good, good! It is wonderful that you are back!"
Seeing Yang Lingrui safe and sound, Elder Yu finally put his mind at ease.
The three returned together, and along the way, Yang Lingrui