Longevity: My Talents Are a Bit Abundant

Chapter 954: Chapter 701: Sect Honored Guest

The Spiritual Qi in this place is thick, yet it carries a heavy air of twilight.

"Ancestor, you summoned Shengguang here; what are your instructions?"

Yang Shengguang bowed in respect to an elder sitting deep within the Cave Mansion, on a red jade Puduan.

The elder’s figure was emaciated, clad in a faded red-patterned old robe, with hair and beard as white as snow, and wrinkles as deep as ravines on his face.

Only a pair of deep-set eyes, when open and closed, still held a trace of sharp brilliance.

This man was the only True Pill True Master of the Yang Family, the ancestor of the Yang Family whose lifespan was nearing its end.

"Take a look at this."

With a flick of his finger, the Yang Family ancestor sent a smooth Jade Scroll slowly flying to Yang Shengguang.

Yang Shengguang received it with both hands, and his Divine Sense delved into it.

Moments later, an irrepressible joy appeared on his face: "Lingyan True Master has agreed to accept Yun Zhao as a disciple? Ancestor, this is a great blessing!"

Years ago, the Yang Family ancestor did not hesitate to use old favors, intending to send the most talented of the family, Yang Yun Zhao, into the tutelage of Lingyan True Master.

Like a stone sinking into the sea, there had been no response for a long time.

It seemed hopeless until today’s unexpected turn of events.

"Hmph, still so rash at such an age."

The Yang Family ancestor slightly raised his eyelids, giving him a reproving glare.

"Continue reading."

Suppressing his excitement, Yang Shengguang continued to read.

In the latter half of the Jade Scroll, Lingyan True Master calmly mentioned that Yang Yun Zhao should go and pay respects to a sect Golden Core Honored Guest named Guo Shiyan.

"This..."

After reading, Yang Shengguang’s joyful expression turned to confusion.

"Ancestor, what does Lingyan True Master mean by this?"

The Yang Family ancestor had also served in the Bright Flame Sect, but due to old age and seeing no hope in his path, he returned to the family to retire.

Upon hearing this, he mocked, "You, as the head of the clan, come to ask me? You should be more aware of the family’s recent circumstances than I am."

Yang Shengguang’s face paused, displaying embarrassment.

Having led the Yang Family for many years, he was certainly not foolish.

What stature did Lingyan True Master possess!

Why would there suddenly be such benevolence after all these years?

The crux of this matter likely didn’t lie in Yang Yun Zhao’s talent.

Rather, it was likely because the Yang Family itself had recently gained some value that Lingyan True Master noticed.

"In recent years, hasn’t there been nothing particularly noteworthy in the family."

Yang Shengguang frowned and murmured, quickly recalling.

To a cultivator, several years of time passing quickly, and everything in the clan seemed as normal as usual, without any changes that would attract a Golden Core True Master’s attention.

"Unless..."

A spark of Spiritual Light flashed in his mind, and he suddenly thought of someone, yet he dared not confirm it.

"Could it be because of this person? The Honored Guest Guo Shiyan?"

But what relation does this have to the Yang Family?

He immediately hesitated.

"What have you thought of?"

The Yang Family ancestor’s gaze was as sharp as lightning, catching the change in his expression.

"Replying to the ancestor, Shengguang does not dare to make reckless conclusions."

Yang Shengguang steadied his mind and meticulously recounted the matter of a mysterious Honored Guest "Shen Yan" in the family from back then.

"Could it be that Guo Shiyan was Shen Yan of the past?"

Expressing this guess, Yang Shengguang himself found it somewhat unbelievable.

A Golden Core Honored Guest had once condescended to his little Yang Family a few years ago?

The Yang Family ancestor listened quietly for a long while, finally issuing a complex sigh.

"Nine out of ten chances, it was indeed him."

The bond of master and disciple runs deep.

Yang Yun Zhao’s aptitude seemed unremarkable among the Bright Flame Sect’s aristocratic disciples.

Lingyan True Master’s sudden change of heart must have a reason.

This reason most likely lies in "Guo Shiyan," who had past ties with the Yang Family.

"Thinking too much is useless."

The Yang Family ancestor waved his hand: "Let Yun Zhao prepare well, be respectful and go to pay respects to that Honored Guest Guo. Remember, humble stance, observe more and listen more, speak less and ask fewer questions."

Regardless of who that person is, it is an opportunity the Yang Family must seize in the present.

...

A few days later, Tiger Roar Peak.

True Master Shou Yang emerged slowly from the Cave Mansion with a smile on his face, personally seeing Shen Xuan to the entrance.

Just now, Shen Xuan circled over a list presented by True Master Shou Yang, selecting over ten people to be future stewards and workers of Tiger Roar Peak.

Shen Xuan had not deliberated much on this list, largely accepting True Master Shou Yang’s recommendations outright.

This act satisfied True Master Shou Yang quite well.

On the list were those he truly trusted, as well as several cultivators who owed him favors or had approached him through relationships.

"Fellow Daoist Guo, please stay."

True Master Shou Yang’s smile was warm.

"In the next few days, the selected individuals will come and check in successively."

"Thank you for your efforts, Sect Leader." Shen Xuan cupped his hands.

Only after True Master Shou Yang’s Escape Light vanished into the horizon did Shen Xuan turn around, focusing his gaze on the figure silently standing outside the Cave Mansion for a long time.

"Yun Zhao, come in."

"Yes!"

Yang Yun Zhao stood up in response and followed quietly behind Shen Xuan into the Cave Mansion.

With his head lowered, he seemed calm, yet within, a tumultuous wave had arisen.

Previously, it was just speculation, but now, there was no doubt.

The newly appointed Golden Core Honored Guest of the Bright Flame Sect before him, Guo Shiyan, was indeed Shen Yan, the Yang Family Honored Guest with whom he had interacted for several years!

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