Free Web NovelChapter 537: Chapter 537: Mo Family Ancestor
What Zhang Yuan did not expect was that as soon as he returned to his residence at Lin Xian Manor, he received a talisman message from Mo Huai’an.
This True Disciple asked Zhang Yuan to immediately head to Spiritual Halberd Peak.
Because the Mo Family Ancestor wanted to see him!
Mo Huai’an’s letter greatly surprised Zhang Yuan.
He knew that Mo Huai’an was not only a True Disciple of Spiritual Halberd Peak but also a direct descendant of the Mo Family, which held considerable influence in Upper Scenic Celestial, belonging to a true cultivation family.
It is said that the sect’s inheritance has a history of several hundred years!
Because of this reason, along with Mo Huai’an’s excellent character and the significant help he had provided Zhang Yuan, the latter had previously gifted him a Blood Orchid as a gesture of goodwill.
This maintained the friendship between both parties!
Because of this relationship, Zhang Yuan scoffed at Liang Kui’s threats.
Even if the other party had some backing, he was not without connections within the sect.
And if worse came to worst, he could just leave.
Expecting Zhang Yuan to yield was pure fantasy!
Intuition told him that the Mo Family Ancestor’s sudden summoning this time was very likely related to the Dao General appointment.
After a brief contemplation, Zhang Yuan immediately sent a reply talisman to Mo Huai’an.
Then he set off for Spiritual Halberd Peak!
Upper Scenic Celestial is divided into the Inner Sect, Outer Courtyard, and Martial Pavilion, along with the Nine Peaks and Seven Palaces structure. Each peak is equivalent to a lineage, and there is considerable distance among the different peaks, marking out their own territories within the sect.
The Spiritual Halberd Peak is a dozen or so miles away from Lin Xian Manor.
But Zhang Yuan, exerting his full effort with his "Carefree Travel" Body Technique, reached the foot of Spiritual Halberd Peak in no time.
As an Outer Guardian of the Martial Pavilion, he did not have the privilege of ascending Spiritual Halberd Peak.
Fortunately, having just sent a reply talisman, Mo Huai’an received the message and was waiting in front of the Peak Climbing Stele.
Seeing Zhang Yuan arriving swiftly, the True Disciple smiled and said, "Luckily you were inside the sect gates, otherwise you would have missed this opportunity!"
Zhang Yuan curiously asked, "Why has your ancestor summoned me?"
Mo Huai’an hesitated for a moment and then said in a low voice, "Do you remember the Blood Orchid you sent me last time? I presented it to the Ancestor, who liked it very much, and knowing about you, he asked me to invite you over today."
Blood Orchid?
Zhang Yuan raised his eyebrows, not expecting it to be due to this precious herb.
Afraid that Zhang Yuan would worry, Mo Huai’an added, "Don’t worry, my ancestor summoning you is certainly a good thing!"
Zhang Yuan smiled, "Understood, then let’s go quickly."
With Mo Huai’an leading the way, Zhang Yuan climbed up the steep mountain path.
As one of the Nine Peaks of Upper Scenic Celestial, Spiritual Halberd Peak had a grand layout, towering a thousand feet with majestic heights, housing pavilions and courtyards amongst the ancient cypress and pines, with cultivators occasionally passing by.
Mo Huai’an took Zhang Yuan to a large residence near the peak top.
This residence was built against the mountain, with green-tiled stone walls and an ancient air, interspersed with countless rare flowers and plants.
Following Mo Huai’an through corridors and halls, Zhang Yuan finally reached a refined little courtyard.
In the courtyard, an elderly man with white hair and clad in white robes was sitting cross-legged on a stone bench, eyes closed in meditation.
"Great Grandfather."
In this place, Mo Huai’an approached cautiously and softly said, "Grandson has brought Zhang Yuan."
In the next moment, the white-robed elder suddenly opened his eyes.
Zhang Yuan was startled in his heart!
When the Mo Family Ancestor’s eyes were closed, he appeared to be a frail old man nearing the end of his years, with no presence of a formidable master, and even the Fire of Life seemed ready to extinguish at any time.
But when he opened his eyes, an invisible aura of pressure instantly enveloped the entire courtyard.
Even someone as strong as Zhang Yuan felt enormous pressure from it!
What’s more terrifying was that the Mo Family Ancestor’s aura retracted and disappeared instantly, the whole process completed in a flash without the slightest trace of worldly energy.
Celestial Master!
Zhang Yuan understood that the other party must have stepped into the Divine Realm as a Celestial Master.
But he could not determine what level this Mo Family Ancestor had achieved, Tier Seven or Tier Eight?
Most likely Tier Seven, but Tier Eight can’t be ruled out!
The depth of Upper Scenic Celestial’s heritage was indeed unfathomable.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Yuan immediately stepped forward and bowed, "Junior Zhang Yuan greets the Ancestor!"
The Mo Family Ancestor smiled warmly, raised his hand, and said, "No need for formalities, sit down."
As soon as his words fell, a stone table and stone bench silently slid over, stopping in front of him.
Mo Huai’an quickly said, "Great Grandfather, I’ll go make some tea."
The Mo Family Ancestor nodded slightly.
After Mo Huai’an left, Zhang Yuan sat down opposite the Mo Family Ancestor and respectfully asked, "Ancestor, may I ask why you summoned me here today?"
The Mo Family Ancestor did not answer directly. He raised his hand, swept his sleeve gently over the stone table.
A white jade pill bottle suddenly appeared on the table surface.
The Mo Family Ancestor said, "Inside this bottle are three Blood Jade Pills, crafted with the Blood Orchid you sent to Huai’an as the main ingredient. Consider it a return gift from our Mo Family."
Blood Jade Pill?
Zhang Yuan felt a stir in his heart and immediately said, "Thank you, Ancestor, for the reward. This junior will respectfully accept it."
As the saying goes, one cannot refuse a gift from an elder, and given the high status of the Mo Family Ancestor, refusing would indeed be discourteous.
"Hmm."
The Mo Family Ancestor was pleased with Zhang Yuan’s response, then he explained the effects of the Blood Jade Pill.
To Zhang Yuan’s astonishment, these three elixirs made from the Blood Orchid were incredibly potent. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
The Blood Jade Pill could also be called the Life-extending Pill, as its name implies, it extends life. No matter how severe the injuries, as long as one did not die on the spot, consuming one pill would extend one’s life for a period.
The duration of life extension depends on the cultivator’s power and the extent of their injuries.
Although it cannot bring the dead back to life, carrying a Blood Jade Pill provides a critical opportunity for survival!
Thus, such an elixir is extremely precious and cannot be bought with money.
After explaining the Blood Jade Pill, the Mo Family Ancestor seemingly casually inquired about the origin of the Blood Orchid.
Zhang Yuan understood that this was the true purpose of the Celestial Master.
He did not conceal but recounted his adventure in the Hulan Grassland, then being requested by the tribal noblewoman Wulan Tuya to venture into Storm Valley to harvest the Blood Orchid, telling everything truthfully.
Of course, some key details could not be disclosed, or it would reveal his own secrets.
"So it was in the Hulan Grassland..."
After listening, the Mo Family Ancestor showed a hint of nostalgia, "I traveled to the Northwest Gobi and grasslands when I was young and witnessed the scenery there."
Zhang Yuan smiled without speaking.
The Mo Family Ancestor waved his hand, signaling, "Alright, you may go."
Is that all?
Zhang Yuan was quite surprised—the tea Mo Huai’an brewed had not been served!
Just as he was about to rise and take his leave, the Mo Family Ancestor suddenly added, "Regarding the sect’s Dao General position, Huai’an has told me about it. There will be a spot for you."
