Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1326 - 856: If It Really Doesn’t Work, Ancestor Will Help You Steal Her Away! (Part 2)

To sum it up, Wang Shanhu works as a martial arts teacher in the Martial Hall.

"Head to Yang Family Town first!" Yang Chengye flashed a grin at the boatman and declared.

The boatman kept his head lowered without a word, silently paddling the boat like a deaf-mute toward Yang Family Town.

…

On the following day, atop the Spiritual Spring Mountain Plateau.

Yang Zhenshan's second attempt to refine the Turtle Breath Pill ended in failure, leaving him somewhat irritated.

By sketching talismans in the study, he steadied his thoughts before finally perusing the files dispatched from Jade City.

The bulk consisted of standard updates; Yang Zhenshan skimmed them quickly and pushed them away, pausing only at the dispatch from Tianshu Tower.

"Qinting wants to get married!"

A faint spark ignited in his gaze.

In truth, Yang Zhenshan harbored some remorse toward Yang Qinting. He had believed dispatching Yang Qinting to Xuanqing Sect would benefit him, yet it kept the young man away from home for two full decades.

Two decades parted from his parents, with no marriage or offspring to his name—it had truly held Yang Qinting back.

In the Yang family's younger ranks, peers of Yang Qinting's age already boasted sons nearing adulthood.

"The Wang family!"

Yang Zhenshan's brow furrowed faintly; squabbles among the youths were tolerable, but clan meddling crossed a line, blatantly disrespecting the Yang family!

After some contemplation, Yang Zhenshan rose from his seat, exited the study, and headed to the rear hall.

Right then, Yu Qingyi emerged from the Quiet Chamber. Yang Zhenshan passed the document her way and uttered, "Take a look at this!"

"Oh, what’s up?" Yu Qingyi accepted the document and inquired offhandedly.

Yang Zhenshan seldom meddled in Jade City affairs, and Yu Qingyi concerned herself even less; her focus stayed on Yang family internals and Yang Zhenshan’s handful of disciples.

She’d dispatch gifts for weddings or new births, embodying an elder’s warmth toward the young ones.

Personal attendance, however, remained out of the question.

With the Yang family’s vast numbers now, marriages and births cropped up yearly in droves—if they tended to every single one, neither Yu Qingyi nor Yang Zhenshan could pursue cultivation.

"Qinting’s found a girl he fancies and wishes to wed her, though trouble’s brewing!" Yang Zhenshan summed up succinctly.

Once Yu Qingyi scanned the document, she pondered briefly and remarked, "If the Li family consents, isn’t that the end of it?"

"Winning over the Li family proves tricky, tangled as it is in Xuanqing Sect’s inner power clashes!" Yang Zhenshan clarified.

"Why not visit Chu Lingxiao?" Yu Qingyi proposed.

Yang Zhenshan gave a subtle nod—that matched his own plan precisely.

To him, Wang family matters held little weight. With Yang Chengye already on the scene, their threat dwindled to nothing.

His greater concern lay in aiding Yang Qinting’s union with Li Qianqian, entangled in Xuanqing Sect’s private dealings they could scarcely influence.

As Yu Qingyi noted, Chu Lingxiao held the pivotal role. Her blessing for a Li-Yang marriage would clear the path of serious hurdles.

Yang Zhenshan had some acquaintance with Chu Lingxiao.

During the clash beyond the Ancient Array pitting Three Sects against Nether Prison Sect, he had glimpsed her Sword Dao from a distance.

A Foundation Establishment sword cultivator from Hidden Sword Mountain had stepped in then. Though Chu Lingxiao’s Sword Dao fell short of that expert’s, it etched itself profoundly into Yang Zhenshan’s memory.

"This calls for my wife’s touch!" Yang Zhenshan chuckled.

Chu Lingxiao being female meant certain talks eluded him on a visit, but Yu Qingyi could bridge them—women sharing common ground.

"Fine, I’ll handle it!" Yu Qingyi resolved.

Yang Zhenshan produced a Jade Token. "Carry this; if trouble arises, return straight away—no hesitations!"

Xuanqing Sect posed no dire peril, yet risks lingered. Should the Wang family lose reason and detain Yu Qingyi there, the Jade Token ensured her safety.

"Come on, I’ll escort you to Green Jade City!"

Grasping Yu Qingyi’s hand, Yang Zhenshan willed it so, and they materialized amid woods skirting Green Jade City.

Perched on a treetop, a black crow fixed its beady eyes on the abrupt arrival of Yang Zhenshan and Yu Qingyi.

"I’ll head off now!" Yu Qingyi announced after orienting herself.

"Alright, stay cautious. Should Chu Lingxiao refuse, no harm done—we can always grab Li Qianqian!" Yang Zhenshan grinned.

"Quit the nonsense; rest easy, I’ll watch myself!" Yu Qingyi laughed lightly.

Abduction served as absolute last measure—Li Qianqian was Yang Qinting’s true love, not some forced prize.

Naturally, with Yang Qinting and Li Qianqian both willing, Yang Zhenshan wouldn’t balk at storming Xuanqing Sect to fetch her.

…

As Yu Qingyi stepped into Green Jade City, Yang Zhenshan made for Yang Family Town.

Within a sunlit chamber, Yang Qinting gazed vacantly at the vibrant crabapple blossoms beyond the window.

Upon reaching Yang Family Town, they held off returning to Spirit Source Land, tasked with watching Wang Shanhu and company—bringing them home was utterly off-limits.

Yang Zhenshan’s unexpected arrival jolted Yang Qinting. "Old Ancestor!"

"Mm," Yang Zhenshan acknowledged, sleeves tucked, plopping down casually next to Yang Qinting. "Where’s your uncle?"

"They’re watching Wang Shanhu and the rest! He’s the assassin dispatched by Xuanqing Sect’s Wang family to take my life!" Yang Qinting explained.

Yang Zhenshan dipped his head faintly; he divined Yang Chengye’s aim. Holding Wang Shanhu captive granted them righteousness, barring Xuanqing Sect from blindly backing the Wangs.

Wang Qiutang served as Xuanqing Sect elder, while Yang Zhenshan held Guest Elder status in Illusion Moon Sect—equals in standing.

"What’re Li Qianqian’s feelings toward you?" Yang Zhenshan probed.

This query proved essential—suppose the girl held no interest, rendering Yang Qinting’s romance a solo fantasy? Complications would ensue.

"Old Ancestor, Qianqian and I share the same heart!" Yang Qinting replied with bashful timidity.

Nearing forty, yet blushing like an innocent lad!

Well, maybe this fellow truly was an innocent lad!

"For real?" Yang Zhenshan pressed.

"Absolutely true!" Yang Qinting insisted.

"Would she consent to eloping with you?" Yang Zhenshan questioned.

"Elope!" Yang Qinting blinked in confusion. "Why elope?"

"Should Xuanqing Sect object or the Li family balk, elopement might be the path. Fear not—settle in Spirit Source Land afterward; it won’t brand you outlaws eternally!" Yang Zhenshan’s eyes gleamed playfully.

"This~" Yang Qinting wavered. He trusted Li Qianqian’s affection fully—two decades of knowing her forged an unbreakable tie, even sans formal vows.

He merely weighed its practicality, fallout for Li Qianqian, potential harm to her.

Thinking of her soft yet steadfast spirit, Yang Qinting ventured, "She might well agree!"

"Excellent—should it come to that, your old ancestor will aid in spiriting her away!" Yang Zhenshan boomed a laugh.

"Sneak? Old Ancestor, ‘sneak’ sounds off!" Yang Qinting pointed out.

Yang Zhenshan bellowed in mirth. "What’s amiss? Snatch or sneak, the goal’s hauling her home as your bride!"

Yang Qinting broke out in a cold sweat.