Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 244: Chapter 244: Countermeasures

At the meeting, as Ye Xinghe began to speak, the expressions of the other family members also changed.

They all looked at Ye Xingliu, and when they saw his unshaken demeanor, they turned to Ye Jingcheng.

For most of the Ye Family members, attending the Xu Family’s banquet was naturally out of the question.

After all, the Xu Family had previously targeted the Ye Family multiple times and still harbored remnants of the Li Family.

This time, even after killing the remnants of the Li Family and throwing a grand banquet, it was clearly out of fear of the Ye Family’s current power.

However, rationally speaking, since the Ye Family had just become a Purple Mansion Clan, it was really unwise to make too many enemies.

This was also where Ye Xinghe hesitated.

“Uncle, I know what you’re worried about, but we cannot attend this banquet, and we must continue to confront the Xu Family!” Ye Jingcheng said.

As soon as he said this, everyone looked at Ye Jingcheng.

“Our true opponent has never been the Xu Family, and Taihang Commandery must not lose control!” Ye Jingcheng vaguely stated.

Family elders like Ye Haiyun and Ye Xingliu all nodded, their eyes filled with gratification.

The Ye Family needed a patriarch who could prioritize the bigger picture and see through things clearly.

The Xu Family, and even the Mo Family, were never the targets of the Ye Family. How to rise above in the cultivation clan and become a Golden Core or even Nascent Soul clan, ruling a country, was most important.

Currently, Taihang Commandery was just a pawn of the Taiyi Sect, a move to monitor the demon race of the Taihang Mountain Range.

If this pawn showed signs of slipping out of control, they would introduce new pieces to ensure Taihang Commandery would always fall into their hands.

At that time, new Li Family or Mo Family might appear.

On the contrary, if the Xu Family could obstruct the Ye Family, suppress them, and confront them in Taihang Commandery, then they would cultivate the Mo Family and Chu Family. The old six-family division would reemerge.

This was the situation the sect desired.

“Oldest Brother, while we won’t attend the banquet, if they wish to truly reconcile, they must hand over the Li Family’s Ice Spirit Root cultivator, alive or dead, to prevent them from using Soul Talismans for possession against us,” Ye Xingliu suggested.

Upon hearing this, even Ye Jingcheng was a little amazed.

They were aware of the Ice Spirit Root genius of the Li Family, as it was a secret recorded at Buqing Mountain of the Li Family.

The Ye Family had not mentioned it before because an Ice Spirit Root cultivator was of little significance to them.

Now, the Xu Family was intentionally acting weak to attract more attention from the sect towards the Ye Family, but the Ye Family would not be led by the nose each time.

If the Xu Family handed over the Li Family cultivator, they would naturally no longer nurture the Ice Spirit Root. Possession was the Xu Family’s main tactic.

But possession was one of the most taboo practices in the Cultivation Realm. If it emerged, no cultivator would support the Xu Family anymore.

Even the Taiyi Sect would thoroughly investigate the Xu Family.

Moreover, this time, with the Xu Family offering an apology, being countered by the Ye Family, their reputation would take a huge hit.

“Alright, Patriarch.” Ye Xinghe also nodded. He knew the Xu Family harbored ill intentions, but having stayed in Taihang Market for too long had limited his thinking.

Upon hearing this, he was naturally very pleased.

“The restaurant plan for the family is also fine. Let’s pick a time to start the restaurant in a few days!” Ye Jingcheng said, taking out a jade talisman with the recorded plan and letting everyone examine it.

The plan was the same as previously discussed, using the Red Section Fish from the Ye Family’s Spirit Lake as a signature, along with Spring Tea as a family specialty.

As for the legacy of the Mo Family, it would still be retained.

But for the Ye Family, the wider variety of spiritual cuisine would greatly increase the interest of cultivators.

With the Pill Pavilion and Beast Shop linked with the restaurant, having already distributed many free Red Section Fish, the restaurant’s popularity would be assured.

Meanwhile, the Ye Family’s other shops also took this opportunity to sell a variety of spiritual objects, making a significant profit.

“Let’s have Jingyu oversee Taihang Market this time,” after everyone finished reviewing the jade talisman, they all nodded, and Ye Xingliu looked at Ye Jingyu.

As a Purple Mansion clan, they were undoubtedly a giant in Taihang Market, necessitating the presence of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In contrast, places like Buqing Mountain and Cloud Valley only needed Tier Two Spirit Beasts.

Of course, the Ye Family also had a considerable number of Foundation Establishment cultivators secretly.

“Alright.” Ye Jingyu also nodded, knowing that Ye Jingcheng would soon head to Taichang Market, leaving him as the only one available to go to Taihang Market.

The family meeting ended shortly, with Ye Jingcheng having no specific tasks planned for now. These days, he needed to refine his alchemy skill in preparation for the trip to Taichang Market.

He was assured letting his fourth brother handle Taihang Market.

After exchanging some Yunfu Tea and Jade Soul Pill materials at the Treasure Tower, Ye Jingcheng headed to Ye Haiyun’s home.

At the entrance of the courtyard, there was still the spirit field, with the Earthworm looking at Ye Jingcheng again. It seemed highly sensitive, stepping out every time Ye Jingcheng visited.

Ye Jingcheng guessed that this Earthworm was extremely responsive to sound.

But the Treasure Book did not light up, and Ye Jingcheng was not interested in the Earthworm.

Unlike the Earth-digging Rat, it could not even accompany the Jade Ring Rat.

Ye Jingcheng still performed a spirit technique.

“Jingcheng, just come in directly next time,” Ye Haiyun’s voice called out.

“Fourth Grandpa, you’re too kind. I’m just worried you might be in cultivation.” Ye Jingcheng replied with a smile.

He entered the courtyard and saw the apricot tree had shed its blossoms, with many small cyan sections growing on the tree.

Once the cyan sections matured, they’d turn into plump spiritual almonds.

Under the tree, at the stone table, were Ye Haiyun and Ye Hu.

Currently, Ye Hu, now known as Ye Jing Hu, had been given the character generation name.

Moreover, Ye Haiyun was secretly guiding him.

“There’s no such thing as disturbance at my age; cultivation doesn’t even matter!” Ye Haiyun sighed.

Yet, his gaze at Ye Jing Hu was full of hope.

That look was identical to when he guided Ye Jingcheng in alchemy.

Ye Jingcheng observed and found that Ye Jing Hu had already gathered some spiritual energy, just waiting for it to complete a circulation to reach the Qi Cultivation First Layer.

It’s worth noting that it took Ye Jingcheng a full eight months to breakthrough to Qi Cultivation First Layer.

Ye Jing Hu was on the verge of achieving the Qi Cultivation First Layer in just over a month.

The difference between Abnormal Spirit Root and regular Four Spirit Roots was indeed vast.

No wonder such talent could directly become an inner sect core disciple in the Taiyi Sect, possibly even becoming the apprentice of a True Master.

“Eleventh Brother!” Ye Jing Hu greeted Ye Jingcheng shyly, his eyes filled with gratitude.

He felt very cared for in the Ye Family, having to do nothing except cultivate daily.

Ye Jingcheng nodded at Jing Hu, praising him with a few remarks.

Ye Haiyun then asked Jing Hu to go to the room nearby to cultivate.

“I have some leads on the Blood Burst Pill, but I might not have the time to refine it soon,” Ye Haiyun stated.