Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Beside him, Yuan Haoyun also took out a jade box.

This jade box was even more luxurious than the Wei Family's, but inside it was not a spirit beast, but a share of spiritual energy.

This spiritual energy was purple-red, clearly a source of Fire Fiend Qi.

"Patriarch Ye, this is a share of Earth Flame Fiend, which can help a Qi Cultivation Cultivator break through to Foundation Establishment, and after the breakthrough, the power is even stronger than ordinary cultivators!" Yuan Haoyun introduced, closing the lid of the jade box after the introduction.

"Patriarch Yuan, this gift is a bit heavy!" Ye Jingcheng waved his hand, feeling extremely astonished in his heart.

This Earthly Fiend Qi is also not cheaper than a Foundation Establishment Pill, but compared to the Foundation Establishment Pill, it can't save a cultivator's life if the breakthrough fails.

This Earthly Fiend Qi is different; if one fails the Foundation Establishment, the death would be worse than not taking anything.

But many loose cultivators still rely on Earthly Fiend Qi to break through.

After all, Foundation Establishment Pills are very rare in the outside world, and the refining methods are all in the hands of sects.

This Earthly Fiend Qi is something that many places in the world can nurture.

The Yuan Family obviously mastered a Fire Vein that can nurture Earthly Fiend Qi.

However, the drawback of Earthly Fiend Qi is not only the lack of life-saving function but also requiring Celestial Spirit Qi when breaking through to the Purple Mansion.

For someone like Ye Jingcheng, the absolute leader of the Ye Family, naturally, there's no need for Earthly Fiend Qi and Celestial Spirit Qi.

To risk for a slight increase in combat power is not wise.

But for the entire Ye Family, there are still many people who desire the Earthly Fiend Qi, so it is considered an alternative path but proven to be useful.

"This gift is the intention of the Yuan Family, and I hope the Ye Family will not refuse. Moreover, the Ye Family's Spirit Beast hide can be sold to my Yuan Family, which is mutually beneficial at a price much higher than the market. Also, my Yuan Family wants a channel in the Taihang Mountain Range." Yuan Haoyun spoke quite clearly.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng patted his chest and nodded, agreeing to all requests, and the three of them raised their teacups to drink together.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng began to slowly talk about the customs of the Taihang Commandery, introducing the dangerous places and promising lands of the Taihang Mountain Range, clearly articulating the taboos of the Taihang Commandery like a hospitable host showing style.

Ye Xingyi beside him could only sigh in his heart seeing this.

Indeed, it's different to be a patriarch, even the inconsistent expressions are not something an ordinary person can handle.

Just now it seemed as if they were about to fight, now they are toasting with camaraderie as if nothing had happened.

After a long while, with tea finished and conversations exhausted, the two took the lateness of the hour as an excuse to leave directly.

The ancestral mountains of both families haven't moved to the Taihang Commandery yet, which would take about a month.

To this, Ye Jingcheng promised to meet again at the Taihang Market then.

Once the two left, only Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingyi were left in the great hall.

"Uncle Xingyi, Taichang Market has been hard on you these days."

"It's not hard, Patriarch, this hardship is nothing compared to yours. It's a pity that the clan uncle is in Taichang Market and it would take about a month to return." Ye Xingyi was somewhat embarrassed.

When he got the news, several days had already passed, and when rushing back due to his recent breakthrough to Tier Two, he had only a Tier Two Lower Grade Spiritual Ship.

The speed and spiritual energy weren't much, and arranging at the market was also needed.

Of course, more importantly, Ye Xingyi had to observe the situation at Taichang Market.

If something unexpected happened to the Ye Family in the Taihang Commandery, Ye Xingyi might preserve the last few members of the Ye Family.

"Patriarch, this is for you entrusted by the Steward of the Taiyi Sect." Ye Xingyi took out a storage bag.

Inside the storage bag were exactly the Rejuvenating Flower and Soul Nourishing Grass, along with the Black Crystal Stone obtained by Ye Jingli, and a Tier Two Middle boot magical artifact exchanged by Ye Jingyong.

Then Ye Xingyi brought out an account book for Ye Jingcheng's review.

Without Ye Jingcheng, the recent accounts had shrunk a lot; previously, with Ye Jingcheng, the family could make an extra twenty thousand Spirit Stones annually aside from the rents.

Now there was only an excess of six to seven thousand.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng knew that, firstly, it was without the Jade Soul Pill as the main bestseller, and secondly, the Ye Family now bore the full brunt of the rents, sixteen thousand Spirit Stones.

Now that the Chu Family is gone, the market store is solely borne by the Ye Family.

"Thank you, Uncle Xingyi. Regarding alchemy, I have some insights here that Uncle Xingyi might research." Ye Jingcheng also took out a jade talisman, which contained his insights into refining Spirit Pills, naturally better than Ye Xingyi exploring on his own.

He was previously taught by Ye Xuefu and Ye Haiyun, while Ye Xingyi was not; he had only been taught by Ye Haiyun in the early days, and learned the rest himself.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng's jade talisman now, he showed a face full of joy.

"Thank you, Patriarch." Ye Xingyi did not refuse.

Now the entire family needed development, sometimes personal interests were subordinate to the greater good.

"Patriarch, there is one more thing I don't understand, why did the Wei and Yuan Families send us gifts?" Ye Xingyi finally asked.

"Because they need support from Illusion Peak." Ye Jingcheng spoke without hesitation.

"Moreover, only our Ye Family can be considered influential among the native clans, none of the loose cultivators or clans can match us."

"Of course, these two families probably have ulterior motives. The Wei Family appears stubborn on the surface, but actually, the Yuan Family harbors treachery; they have been too patient with my unreasonable demands, surely with impure intentions." Ye Jingcheng shared his estimation and then inquired what Ye Xingyi talked about with them.

Fortunately, Ye Xingyi and the two only talked about Spirit Pills and sceneries, not families or people.

In this aspect, many elders in the Ye Family handled things well, and so Ye Jingcheng had peace of mind.

Ye Xingyi, hearing Ye Jingcheng say this, was suddenly a bit enlightened.

Indeed, for the Yuan Family, as a Foundation Establishment Clan head, to be so patient and send Earthly Fiend Qi to the Ye Family is indeed unreasonable.

It's more like they want to advance into the Taihang Mountain Range.

"It's nothing, Uncle Xingyi, don't worry too much. Currently, the only valued aspect of the Ye Family is our connection to Illusion Peak. Of course, we must work harder to maintain this relationship. Once you go back to the Taichang Commandery, bring more of the family's Spirit Beasts. The family has caught a batch of young Spirit Foxes, and Uncle Xingyi will need to make a trip to the Taichang Mountain Range." Ye Jingcheng continued explaining.

To him, whatever plot the Wei and Yuan Families had didn't matter, as long as the Ye Family wasn't affected. After all, the Ye Family possessed Water Rank, Earth Rank, and Golden Tier Pills, and the future growth rate would surely surpass ordinary Foundation Establishment Clans, even leaving the Purple Mansion Clan behind.

Moreover, the Cold Snow Silkworm and Earth Flame Fiend were truly incredible treasures.

At least the gifts from these two families were given with great care.

It's just that the Cold Silkworm Silk from the Cold Snow Silkworm was a material for refining artifacts, and the Ye Family didn't have much room to utilize it.

After inquiring about the news at Taichang Market, Ye Xingyi added:

"Patriarch, you've reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, haven't you?"

"Why?" Ye Jingcheng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Next year's auction at Taichang Market will have two more bottles of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, and the Jin, Kong, and Zhang Families won't be attending. I think, Patriarch, we should give it a try!" Ye Xingyi firmly stated.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was also full of excitement.

He actually had Purple Jade Fruit and could gather other Spirit Liquids, but the source of the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid was unclear. Now that it's publicly auctioned, as long as not all the families succeed at the auction, or even if just one person fails to break through, he can attribute his breakthrough to it.

His obtaining it wasn't important; as long as some unfamiliar cultivator obtained it, that was enough.

Ye Jingcheng nodded, it seemed he must attend next year's auction.

"Thank you, Uncle Xingyi!" Ye Jingcheng expressed his gratitude once more, then walked out of the side hall.

However, he felt the family's spirit vein seemed somewhat unusual.

Besides the Stone Spirit Grotto Heaven, there was another strong suction force at work.