Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

The golden morning sun set, painting the entire Sha Huang Mountain in a golden hue.

After the ceremony ended, Sha Huang Mountain felt slightly empty. The various prepared buildings and halls appeared exceptionally quiet at this moment.

Only at the mountain gate and some of the barren hills nearby did quite a few cultivators linger.

Ye Jingcheng had preached for two full days, from Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment to Purple Mansion Golden Core, touching upon various topics. Although it wasn’t as detailed and comprehensive as elders teaching juniors, many still found it memorable and gained a lot.

Some cultivators even wanted to seize the opportunity to cultivate and consolidate their knowledge right after hearing the teachings, which is why so many cultivators remained here.

Of course, what many cultivators admired was that the Celestial Sand Sect did not activate the Array to trap the Spiritual Energy on Sha Huang Mountain but allowed the excess Spiritual Energy to naturally dissipate.

This allowed them to cultivate.

Even in the barren hills, loose cultivators could engage in cultivation.

To prevent cultivators with nefarious intentions from causing trouble in secret, they even arranged for cultivators to patrol the nearby mountain peaks.

Ensuring the surrounding tranquility.

”The Celestial Sand Sect truly is benevolent!” At this moment, some cultivators in the barren hills couldn’t help but admire upon seeing the patrolling Celestial Sand Sect cultivators flying far away.

”It’s Master Qianchen who’s benevolent. The Celestial Sand Sect wasn’t like this before!” Another cultivator responded.

”Indeed, if I could meet the entry conditions of the Celestial Sand Sect, I would have already joined!”

”Naturally, the Celestial Sand Sect is a Tier Four Sect, with a Tier Five Foundation, and those of us who didn’t join the Celestial Sand Sect in our early years have no chance now!” With sighs, many showed regret on their faces.

As they knew, before Master Qianchen returned to the Celestial Sand Sect, any late-stage Qi Cultivator under fifty had a chance to join.

But now, even late-stage Qi Cultivators under forty have to have promising Spirit Roots.

”It’s said that the Celestial Sand Sect will open a restaurant, and since we owe a debt of gratitude to Master Qianchen, we should all support it once it opens.”

”Of course, all of us who’ve heard the preaching and cultivated here should do so!”

Many cultivators nodded repeatedly.

And this scene continued to play out around Sha Huang Mountain.

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High above the peaks, with clouds glowing in myriad colors, a Spiritual Ship flew through the red clouds, attracting many cultivators to pay their respects.

Cheng Xuan and Xiao Congrong, both dressed in Celestial Sand Sect Daoist Robes, sat together on the Spiritual Ship.

Evidently, the two were also part of the patrol.

Xiao Congrong’s expression was extremely serious, while Cheng Xuan seemed to hesitate to speak.

”Senior Brother Xiao, the Sect is growing stronger!” Cheng Xuan hesitated for a long time and finally spoke as they were about to fly into Sha Huang Mountain.

”Senior Brother Huang asked you to come?” Xiao Congrong did not answer but instead asked.

His gaze remained fixed on Cheng Xuan, and compared to his usual laid-back demeanor, Xiao Congrong was unusually serious at this moment.

Cheng Xuan did not speak, but Xiao Congrong had already confirmed and then asked.

”What did Senior Brother Huang say?”

”Senior Brother Huang said you should cultivate well, saying your chances of reaching the Purple Mansion are slightly higher than his.” Cheng Xuan, no longer hesitant, replied directly.

Seeing Xiao Congrong looking at him, he added:

”But Brother feels that over the years, Senior Brother Xiao has changed a lot?”

At this, he said no more.

But the meaning was clear.

”Junior Brother, the Sect is getting better and stronger. We now have a broad Immortal Path to tread; isn’t this our original intention?” Xiao Congrong said.

As soon as he said this, Cheng Xuan was momentarily stunned.

”Junior Brother, I’ll say this once: Senior Brother Huang will enter seclusion to break through to the Purple Mansion. I will vie for the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid through my own means. If you can’t see clearly or don’t understand, don’t do anything foolish; just cultivate well in the Sect. This world is always one for the strong. The stage is set; why care about its legitimacy?” Xiao Congrong said, frowning again.

”Junior Brother, if you realize the truth, you can find me at Xiaoshan Market. If not, you can go experience the Cultivation Realm.” Xiao Congrong finished speaking, then accelerated the Spiritual Ship, swiftly patrolled the surroundings, and then flew into Sha Huang Mountain.

In truth, he wasn’t required to patrol today; it was Cheng Xuan who summoned him.

He came, he spoke—this was the last camaraderie between fellow disciples.

If the Ye Family were to be targeted, next he would stand by the Ye Family without hesitation.

...

In the Qianchen Palace at Sha Huang Mountain, Ye Xingliu, Ye Haiyan were present.

For the three of them, they were also inquiring about the Earth Immortal Realm.

Unlike the Eastern Domain, where news was hidden, there was still a lot to be found in the Central Domain.

Ye Jingcheng was also gaining more understanding of the Earth Immortal Realm.

According to descriptions circulating in the Central Domain, the Earth Immortal Realm has many places with special arrays, using arrays to gather Spiritual Energy to accelerate the growth of spirit medicines.

Thus, the spirit medicines in the Earth Immortal Realm are so abundant.

But in Ye Jingcheng’s view, perhaps the Earth Immortal Realm has many Stone Spirits and Spring Spirits.

He just needs a lot of Spirit Materials to advance the Stone Spirit, Wood Demon, and even the Spring Spirit.

”Then let’s go, take the plunge!” After some consideration, Ye Jingcheng finally made up his mind.

The Cultivation Realm was fundamentally about defying the heavens; there was no such thing as absolute no risk.

Now that he had the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor, along with the other Seven Beasts, he had no reason not to go.

Not to mention other rewards, if he really helped Prince Wang and Mansion Master Xiao successfully break through to Nascent Soul, the future of the Ye Family in Xiaoshan Prefecture and Wangqing Prefecture would have nothing to worry about.

At that time, the Ye Family would develop better.

The position of a mansion master within the Righteous Sect was not considered low.

Both Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang had backgrounds and influence within the Sect.

In enormous Immortal Sect power, the factions could only be more varied and complex than the Taiyi Sect.

But as the saying goes, the county magistrate is not as good as the one in charge; as long as they maintained good relations with the two mansion masters and reached out to the Southern Wilderness Province’s governor.

The Ye Family’s development would not be lacking, and after several experiences in the Earth Immortal Realm, they might eventually have the means to return to the Eastern Domain, perhaps even gaining support from the Righteous Sect by then.

After speaking, Ye Jingcheng entered Prince Wang’s palace under the watchful eyes of Ye Xingliu and Ye Haiyan.

”Prince Wang, I have considered this matter. I hope Prince Wang can provide more information, so I can make more preparations!” Ye Jingcheng said as he walked into the palace.

This time the Spirit Tea had changed, evidently even for Prince Wang, Tier Four High Grade Hundred Fragrance Tea was not abundant.

”Good, with your words, I can rest assured,” Prince Wang nodded.

Of course, the joy on his face was not overly pronounced; Ye Jingcheng estimated that he was likely just an alternative option.

Since the other party was aiming for Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine, it was impossible to pin all hopes on Ye Jingcheng alone.

”These are the pieces of information I gathered over the past two days, they should be useful to you. However, I must remind you of one thing: the Sect has the capability of detecting Grotto Heavens. Don’t think about hiding treasures in them to evade sect confiscation. Many cultivators thought they could hide their gains in Grotto Heavens, thinking no one would know. But in fact, the Sect didn’t broadcast this method. Many were found out by the Sect, and were fined a significant amount of resources at the least, while others were pressed into labor or even executed.”

”As for why those with Grotto Heavens didn’t publicize this, perhaps a schadenfreude mentality is at play!”

Prince Wang casually reminded him.

Of course, he didn’t notice, Ye Jingcheng’s expression changed subtly upon hearing this.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng wanted to stop Prince Wang.

But he had already noticed that Prince Wang had left the palace, heading towards Xiaoshan Market with Wang Shiyun.

There was a Teleportation Array there that could directly send one back to Wangqing Prefecture.

Ye Jingcheng held the Jade Talisman, suddenly realizing he had been somewhat presumptuous.

The Taiyi Sect might not have been able to detect Grotto Heavens, but that didn’t mean these Divinity Transformation Sects couldn’t.

Otherwise, the Righteous Sect wouldn’t encourage all cultivators to go forward.

And these Divinity Transformation Powers of the Great Yu Realm wouldn’t only be nine in number.

He also understood that the same was likely true for the Eastern Domain Penglai Sect.

Fortunately, he hadn’t considered the Penglai Sect before. If they could detect Grotto Heavens and see the Ye Family’s identity, it would certainly not be difficult.

Ye Jingcheng’s expression shifted slightly, but soon he calmed down.

The fact that treasures couldn’t be hidden in the Grotto Heavens didn’t mean he couldn’t go; it just meant the harvest would be greatly reduced and he would have to pay the standard share. Of course, he could also give the treasure to Prince Wang to lower the payment percentage.

Meanwhile, his Spirit Beasts could still go. In any case, as long as it wasn’t through the Penglai Immortal Sect, his combat power would not be greatly diminished.

The odds of a connection between the Demon Sect and the Righteous Sect were unlikely.

Whether the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor could be taken was uncertain.

As for calling back Prince Wang now and confessing something, it was clearly not possible anymore.

Even if it wouldn’t offend Prince Wang, it would undoubtedly reveal that he had significant secrets in his Grotto Heaven or ill intentions, which would be worse.

Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment but still headed towards Qianchen Palace; this journey to the Earth Immortal Realm would need careful consideration.

And because one’s thinking is limited, he planned to seek strategies from the family elders.

At the same time, concealing the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor would also be particularly important.

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Ye Jingcheng returned to the Assembly Hall, where Ye Xingliu and Ye Haiyan were already arranging the clan members.

This time more than thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators had arrived in the Central Domain, and it was impossible to stay only in Sha Huang Mountain.

The Profound Distant Peak recently obtained by the Ye Family needed development. Additionally, the restaurant in the Market needed to be established, as well as increased cooperation and exchanges with surrounding family forces.

Meanwhile, a portion of the clan members also needed to train in the Central Domain, where Secret Realms and Mini Worlds would only be more plentiful than in the Eastern Domain.

”Jingcheng, the cooperation with the Duan Family has been settled. Besides a forty percent profit share, all Spiritual Cuisine Materials, Spirit Tea, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Fruits will be calculated at ninety percent of the market price,” Ye Xingliu said.

Since the two families were cooperating, pure profits were profits, while raw materials and costs needed to be calculated separately.

”As for the restaurant’s name, it will be called Celestial Dust Tavern. At the same time, the plaques will be hung with the Spirit Banners of the Celestial Sand Sect and the Duan Family!” Ye Xingliu continued to add.

”Mm, it’s up to you to decide, Third Uncle!” Ye Jingcheng nodded.