The Tomb-Robbing Universe, 1960, Zhang Family Ancestral Home.
In the living room of the head of the family, 【Zhang Qi Ling】, a middle-aged man sat cross-legged on the bed, eyes closed in meditation.
His name was Zhang Yun Feng, the current head of the Zhang family—Zhang Qi Ling.
In fact, he was a time traveler.
An unexpected car accident brought him to this world, possessing a body with the same name as him.
This body came from no ordinary lineage. His grandfather was the previous generation's Zhang Qi Ling—Zhang Rui Tong, and he was also the eldest grandson.
His clan name was Yun Feng, a true direct descendant, in the same generation as Xiao Ge, Zhang Qi Shan, and Zhang Ri Shan.
In a fierce battle with it, the Zhang family suffered heavy casualties.
Not only did Zhang Rui Tong perish, but all his sons also died in the battle, so they chose him, the eldest grandson, as the successor.
He was the most talented and possessed the purest bloodline among his generation, making him the most suitable candidate for the position of 【Zhang Qi Ling】.
Of course, Xiao Ge was also incredibly talented, and without his older brother, the position of head of the family would have undoubtedly belonged to him.
Xiao Ge was also convinced by his brother's abilities, as he had no ambition for power and naturally didn't feel any envy or jealousy.
Zhang Yun Feng was a whole generation older than Xiao Ge, 12 years his senior.
During Xiao Ge's childhood, due to his mother being a Tibetan doctor, he was ostracized by the Zhang family and almost kicked out.
Thanks to Zhang Yun Feng pleading with the family elders, they managed to keep Xiao Ge in the family.
He even took care of Xiao Ge, treating him like his younger brother.
It was because of this that Xiao Ge was convinced by his brother's abilities and held him in high regard.
He actively helped him with his duties, diligently and without complaint.
“Brother, someone seeks an audience.”
Suddenly, Xiao Ge's voice came from outside the door.
Zhang Yun Feng opened his eyes and said: “Come in.”
The carved wooden door creaked open.
Xiao Ge walked in slowly.
“Yun Guan, who wants to see me?” Zhang Yun Feng asked curiously.
Yun Guan was Xiao Ge's clan name, belonging to the Yun generation.
“Zhang Qi Shan.” Xiao Ge said emotionlessly.
“Oh, it's him? To travel all this way to find me, he must have important matters. Let's go… meet him.” Zhang Yun Feng stood up and said.
Then the two of them headed towards the reception hall.
As they walked, an electronic synthesized voice suddenly echoed in Zhang Yun Feng's mind—
【Triggering plot task, go to Si Gu Niang Shan (Four Girls Mountain) to check in and complete the task to obtain the skill—Shaolin Great Vajra Leg!】
Hearing this electronic synthesized voice, Zhang Yun Feng was overjoyed.
He had been in this world for over a month and this was the first time he had triggered a plot task. The reward was the Great Vajra Leg, which filled him with anticipation!
He had heard of the Shaolin Vajra Leg before.
It was known for its powerful strength and fierce force, capable of kicking a cow to death with one strike.
Furthermore, its techniques were flexible, able to defend and attack. Whether it was one-on-one or a group battle, it was very practical.
This skill, combined with his peak human physical abilities, was a perfect match. He could easily take on dozens of people with no problem!
Soon, the two reached the ancient and elegant reception hall.
Inside, there stood a middle-aged man wearing a military uniform.
His features were sharp and his eyes were piercing, exuding an aura of authority that gave people a sense of oppression, clearly a man who had long been in a position of power.
This was Zhang Da Fo Ye—Zhang Qi Shan.
Hearing their footsteps, Zhang Da Fo Ye turned and glanced at them. His sharp eyes instantly softened.
“I've met my elder brother and younger brother!” Zhang Da Fo Ye bowed.
He appeared very polite.
He didn't carry the slightest air of an arrogant warlord.
After all, he was the defense commander of Xiang Sha City, with thousands of soldiers under his command, with men and guns at his disposal.
Even so, after arriving at the Zhang family, he instantly shed his "boss" demeanor, becoming polite and courteous, which was rare in his usual behavior.
Zhang Yun Feng gestured for him to sit: “Commander Zhang, what brings you here? It's been over ten years since we last met.”
Xiao Ge remained silent as he served them tea and water.
Zhang Da Fo Ye didn't stand on ceremony, plopping himself down onto a bamboo chair.
Then he said with some embarrassment: “Elder brother, please don't make fun of me. I'm a sinner of the Zhang family, how could I dare to return often?”
Years ago, Fo Ye's father fell in love with a hunter's daughter and had him. Later, the Zhang family found out about this, and he and his father were both expelled from the family.
Even Zhang Rui Tong, the head of the family, was reprimanded by the elders, as he was Zhang Qi Shan's grandfather.
Zhang Yun Feng stopped teasing him and got straight to the point: “You came here in such a hurry, there must be something you need to talk about. Just say it.”
Zhang Da Fo Ye didn't speak directly, instead he looked around cautiously, as if he was afraid of being overheard.
Zhang Yun Feng chuckled: “Relax, this is the reception hall, there are no outsiders.”
“Alright, then I'll be blunt.” Zhang Qi Shan nodded.
Then he revealed his purpose for coming.
It turned out that Zhang Da Fo Ye had come to Zhang Yun Feng to ask him to come out of retirement and help the Nine Gates clear out their traitors!
The Nine Gates were currently fragmented, with many people controlled or killed by it. They had already lost their unity and become scattered like sand.
Half a month ago, Zhang Da Fo Ye received an order from above, commanding him to lead the Nine Gates to a place called Si Gu Niang Shan in Sichuan and find something for them.
There were many ancient cultivator caves on Si Gu Niang Shan.
These caves hid numerous ancient scriptures, covering topics such as longevity, alchemy, cultivation, and even the "map" to enter the Zhang Family's Ancient Building.
Ancient cultivators, to prevent celestial secrets from leaking out, had set up numerous traps and mechanisms in the caves, as well as various ferocious creatures.
It was incredibly dangerous and difficult to approach!
Zhang Qi Shan said solemnly: “Military orders are paramount. I am a soldier and my duty is to obey orders. I have no choice.
The order came down from above, layer by layer. If I don't do as it says, the Nine Gates will soon face annihilation!”
“You want to take this opportunity to catch the spies lurking in the Nine Gates. You will definitely provoke it.” Zhang Yun Feng said.
“I must do this! Every part of the Nine Gates is now infiltrated by them. If I continue to let them run wild, the Nine Gates will eventually be destroyed. I don't want the Nine Gates to be buried under my watch.”
Zhang Da Fo Ye said resolutely.
“You have so many people at your disposal, why did you come all this way to find me?” Zhang Yun Feng asked in confusion.
“Because I don't trust them. They lack the ability to accomplish this. I can only come to you, hoping you can lend a hand to save the situation.” Zhang Da Fo Ye said sincerely.
Zhang Yun Feng didn't immediately agree.
It wasn't that he didn't want to help, but that he didn't have the energy or time to do so. The Zhang family was also falling apart internally.
Some clan members were tired of their isolated life and wanted to leave the Zhang family and join the modern world.