Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1250 - 819: Lotus Heart Valley

Nestled within the northern expanse of the Yunxiao Mountain Range stands the Qingli Dynasty. This realm includes twelve counties, and Yun County occupies the southernmost position, hugging the boundary of the Yunxiao Mountain Range.

Yun County's landscape is rugged with mountains, yet lacking in lofty summits that pierce the skies. Rather, it's blanketed in mild, curved hills akin to fluffy buns.

Tucked away in these hills is Lotus Heart Valley. Enveloped by twelve hills that curve around it like flower petals, the spot gained its evocative title, Lotus Heart Valley.

Far from a mundane kingdom of mortals, the Qingli Dynasty thrives as a domain of immortal cultivation, governed by a royal Immortal Cultivation Family. Five additional Cultivation Families dwell inside its borders, uniting as the famed Six Families of Qingli.

Lotus Heart Valley, this revered Immortal Cultivation workshop, came into being through the combined efforts of the Six Families of Qingli. Tales whisper that it has endured for more than a thousand years.

Following a relaxed journey spanning over half a year, Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi at last set foot in this fabled Immortal Cultivation workshop.

Truthfully, Lotus Heart Valley's whereabouts aren't concealed. Across the Qingli Dynasty, plenty of everyday folk are aware of Lotus Heart Valley and the Immortals who inhabit it.

By comparison, in the Sea of Spirit—where Martial Arts factions hold sway—the very idea of Immortals lingers as a hidden enigma.

"Greetings, Immortal Master! Is this your first time visiting Lotus Heart Valley?"

Close to the valley's gateway, a cluster of mortals rested at a tea stall nearby. Catching sight of Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi, they swiftly converged. "I know the valley like the back of my hand. If the Immortal Master requires any help, just ask me!"

Yang Zhenshan eyed the crowd and randomly chose a youth who seemed about twenty years old, "You'll do fine!"

"Yes, sir, I'm Luo San. This way, Immortal Master!"

Luo San's face lit up instantly as he took the lead for Yang Zhenshan, "No identification or Spirit Stones are needed to enter Lotus Heart Valley. But if the Immortal Master aims to remain a few days, renting a courtyard at the inn is required; night patrols by cultivators will seize anyone found roaming the streets otherwise!"

"Hiring me for one day costs just thirty Spirit Crystal Coins!"

Bringing up Spirit Crystal Coins, Luo San nodded and bowed toward Yang Zhenshan.

Yang Zhenshan threw him a Spirit Stone, "Then I'll hire you for three days to start!"

"Perfect, please follow me, Immortal Master!" Luo San caught the Spirit Stone, his smile beaming brightly.

"Let's head to the inn first!"

"Is the Immortal Master seeking a suitable cave dwelling for cultivation, or just intending a short stay of a few days?" Luo San inquired.

"What's the difference?"

"For a brief visit of a few days, Yunlai Inn has rooms available, though the Spiritual Energy density is somewhat lower. If the Immortal Master wishes to settle in long-term for cultivation, renting a cave dwelling is advisable. It's positioned on a Spirit Vein, ideal for Qi Refinement Realm cultivators to practice!" Luo San detailed.

Qi Refinement Realm! This corresponds to First-tier Spiritual Veins!

Yang Zhenshan surveyed the roads and the stores lining both sides.

Architecturally, it bears little resemblance to Ancient County, but among the folks they met, Immortal Cultivators truly abound here.

In mere moments, Yang Zhenshan spotted over a dozen Immortal Cultivators, every one at the Qi Refinement Realm.

Martial Artists exist here as well, of course, including the ahead-leading Luo San, who practices as a Postnatal Martial Artist.

"Let's rent a cave dwelling first!" Yang Zhenshan aimed to linger here awhile to gain a deeper grasp of the Immortal Cultivation world.

Luo San nodded and directed the pair to lease a cave dwelling.

Dubbed a cave dwelling, it was in reality a compact courtyard safeguarded by an Array. The enclosure came equipped with all vital household items, maintained spotlessly and orderly.

The fee proved modest, ten Spirit Stones per month.

Within the yard, Yang Zhenshan gauged the atmosphere, finding it akin to a mid-grade First-tier Spiritual Vein. Even basic areas in the Spirit Source Land boasted denser Spiritual Energy than this.

With the cave dwelling secured, Luo San escorted Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi on a tour through Lotus Heart Valley.

Beyond a simple workshop, Lotus Heart Valley resembles a vibrant city, complete with living quarters, trade districts, Immortal Cultivators, and Martial Artists.

Questioning Luo San, Yang Zhenshan discovered that Lotus Heart Valley's dwellers consist mostly of Immortal Cultivators and their families, such as Luo San, whose grandfather was an Immortal Cultivator—without that link, he couldn't dwell here.

"Being newcomers, guide us to explore the different shops first!" Yang Zhenshan instructed.

Luo San paused briefly before replying, "We'll start with Danxuan Pavilion. Immortal Master, Danxuan Pavilion is owned by the Lin family. The Lin family serves as the royal house of our Qingli Dynasty and stands as the mightiest Alchemy Family within it!"

Sensing Yang Zhenshan hailed from beyond the Qingli Dynasty, he delivered an exceptionally thorough overview.

Yang Zhenshan grew curious and probed further, "Does the Lin family boast many Alchemists?"

"Absolutely, it's rumored the Lin family harbors two Second-rank Alchemists able to craft more than a dozen kinds of Second-Order Pills!" Luo San affirmed.

"Are they capable of refining Foundation Establishment Pills?" Yang Zhenshan queried, rubbing his beard.

Now a Second-rank Alchemist himself, he could only produce Youthful Pills and Foundation Establishment Pills among Second-Order Pills.

Refining over a dozen varieties of Second-Order Pills marks the Lin family as notably accomplished.

Luo San appeared surprised, "Yes, they can, but Foundation Establishment Pills hold immense value. If the Immortal Master seeks to purchase one, it must go through an auction!"

"What's the typical price for a Foundation Establishment Pill?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

"I hear they fetch tens of thousands of Spirit Stones!"

Yang Zhenshan gave a faint nod. Clearly, Foundation Establishment Pills stay fairly scarce even in Lotus Heart Valley.

Such scarcity is logical; though he seems to brew Foundation Establishment Pills with ease, he truly enjoys several unique benefits.