Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Taichang Market, One Leaf Pavilion.

A few small spirit foxes scurried around in front of the pavilion, and the passing cultivators were not surprised. Some even squatted down to stroke the foxes’ fur.

One of the cultivators stroked a fox’s paw and saw a leaf character on it the next moment.

Excited beyond words, he picked up the fox and walked into the One Leaf Pavilion.

”Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on becoming today’s lucky Daoist. If you purchase any spirit pill above Tier One Middle today, you will receive a Cyan Spirit Pill as a gift.” A Ye Family cultivator approached and explained to the cultivator.

Foxes delivering treasures is the Ye Family’s recent sales strategy. Every day, the Ye Family sends out a few spirit foxes to approach the passing cultivators.

These lucky leaf characters are drawn using special spirit-blocking materials, which ordinary Qi Cultivation cultivators can’t see through.

”Thank you, Elder Ye.” The cultivator, only a Qi Cultivation cultivator, was overwhelmed by such words.

He had long heard of the Ye Family Pill Pavilion’s fox treasure delivery.

But he didn’t expect the fox’s treasure delivery to happen to him today.

Moreover, upon entering the Ye Family’s One Leaf Pavilion, the rush of treasure light made him feel as if he’d entered a treasure vault.

A rich fragrance of pills wafted in the air, with rows of shelves holding jade bottles, each labeled with a description of the spirit pill.

The pavilion was not lacking in cultivators, who wandered among the pill racks, examining them. The Ye Family had arranged five cultivators for introduction, indicating the Ye Family’s thriving business.

”What Elder, fellow Daoist, you’ve made me a bit embarrassed. I am merely a Qi Cultivation cultivator.” This task was handled by Ye Tengyuan. Though not highly gifted among the Teng generation, he was eloquent and was thus sent to support at the market.

”If the fellow Daoist doesn’t mind, you may call me Brother Yuan. If you bring people to the Ye Family in the future, I can arrange additional benefits for you.”

”Thank you, Brother Yuan.” Soon, the cultivator bought a spirit pill, and Ye Tengyuan also gave him a free Cyan Spirit Pill, prompting another shower of gratitude.

”Fellow Daoist, do promote the Ye Family.” Ye Tengyuan said with a smile, sending off the cultivator.

Shortly thereafter, he gathered the remaining spirit foxes and entered the inner courtyard.

The courtyard was more richly decorated, with various rocks and ponds, and a pleasing landscape, including a large apricot tree.

A few cultivators strolled leisurely past the apricot tree.

”Uncle Yunsheng, Elder Jiang...” Ye Tengyuan stepped aside and greeted them with respect.

”Tengyuan’s talent is quite good. I haven’t seen you for days, and you’ve already reached the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer!” The leading Jiang Family cultivator couldn’t help but comment.

”Elder Jiang, you flatter me!” Ye Tengyuan bowed again, although a hint of disdain flickered in his eyelids.

The person in front, Jiang Yunfu, was the son of the Jiang Family patriarch, quite dissipated.

Yet he liked to portray himself as a reclusive expert.

Shortly afterwards, Ye Yunsheng saw off the Jiang Family cultivators and slowly returned to the courtyard.

”Tengyuan, you still need to practice your composure more. When you can converse cheerfully with an enemy, you’ll be ready to manage a restaurant on your own.” After setting up an array, Ye Yunsheng instructed.

”Uncle Yunsheng, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I’ll definitely be more mindful in the future!” Ye Tengyuan bowed his head repeatedly, knowing that although he hid it well, Ye Yunsheng had still noticed.

This meant that Jiang Yunfu likely knew as well, a grave taboo.

Ye Yunsheng had not punished him, which was already quite generous.

”Work hard; the stage of the family is vast. If you can’t keep up, you’ll regret it for a lifetime.” Ye Yunsheng hinted again.

”Uncle Yunsheng, why don’t we have more of our fox treasure deliveries, or perhaps conduct large scale treasure giveaways every few months or annually...” Ye Tengyuan asked in confusion.

The Ye Family’s fox treasure delivery had indeed been immensely successful over the years, promoting the Ye Family’s spirit pills and their spirit foxes, attracting many female cultivators and boosting the business of market pill shops and restaurants significantly.

However, since they were only giving away Tier One treasures, it mostly attracted Qi Cultivation cultivators.

Especially now that Ye Qingyan was at Taichang Market, able to refine Tier Three spirit pills, which made Ye Tengyuan feel the family’s progress seemed rather conservative.

Years ago, when the Jin and Kong families both declined, the Ye Family’s restaurant and Pill Pavilion were dominant, but due to the Jiang and Li Families gaining support from the Taiyi Sect and having Golden Core cultivators emerge, they now surpassed the Ye Family in momentum.

In Ye Tengyuan’s view, the Ye Family had every opportunity to surpass both families before.

Moreover, it was most infuriating that the two families hadn’t reined in, often learning marketing tactics from the Ye Family.

The periodic visits under the guise of friendship to examine the Ye Family’s details made him feel some shame.

Ye Yunsheng was not angry upon hearing this; he was delighted. Ye Tengyuan was genuinely thinking for the family, which was a good sign.

As a family steward, he wasn’t afraid of family juniors having ideas but feared them having none.

He had asked Ye Qingyan such questions thirty years ago.

Now, he began to explain to the younger generation.

”Do you know what Jiang Yunfu came for?” Ye Yunsheng couldn’t help but ask.

”To assess our Ye Family’s situation.”

”Yes, but not entirely.”

”The Jiang and Li Families represent the emerging powers, endorsed by the Taiyi Sect, worried our Ye Family develops too quickly to constrain us, so there’s no need for us to take overly large strides. Just wait patiently!” Ye Yunsheng finished, saying no more.

Actually, deep down, he had one more thing to say, which was that the Taiyi Sect was constantly warning the Ye Family not to overstep into Taichang Commandery.

But now, he couldn’t communicate this to Ye Tengyuan and the other juniors.

Just when Ye Tengyuan wanted to continue asking questions, two cultivators appeared in front of the courtyard.

One of them was Ye Jingteng, and the other was Ye Qingshuang.

Both were at the Purple Mansion stage, and rarely visited in recent years.

Now, both came to visit together, and Ye Yunsheng immediately transmitted a message to Ye Qingyan, before stepping forward to greet them.

Once he welcomed them into the room, Ye Qingyan also stepped out.

”Uncle, Qingshuang.” Ye Qingyan was now looking healthier, having cultivated a pure Fire Attribute cultivation technique, and owning four Fire Cloud Birds as spirit beasts.

”Qingyan, today Qingshuang finished her retreat and wanted to visit the family, so I came along!” Ye Jingteng said.

Ye Qingyan also glanced at Ye Qingshuang and noticed that she had already broken through to the middle stage of Purple Mansion, her True Essence condensed to the point where there was no sign of instability.

Furthermore, it hasn’t been long since Ye Qingshuang broke through to the Purple Mansion.

”Congratulations, Qingshuang!” Ye Qingyan repeatedly cupped his hands, and took out Spirit Tea to entertain the pair.

The Spirit Tea turned into mist and spread, making Ye Qingshuang appear even more mysterious.

Previously, she cultivated an Ice Attribute cultivation technique, which was highly esteemed in the sect.

Now looking at her, Ye Qingyan felt that Ye Qingshuang’s cultivation technique seemed even more enigmatic.

”I changed cultivation techniques in the sect, and the progress indeed quickened!” Ye Qingshuang said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingteng couldn’t help but feel envious; Ye Qingshuang’s mentor was a Golden Core True Master, while his was still at the Purple Mansion stage, unable to provide a cultivation technique for him.

Ye Qingyan observed both expressions.

Somehow, an unease grew within him, prompting him to ask:

”Qingshuang, does this cultivation technique emphasize the Dao Heart?”

”Yes, this technique emphasizes a clear Dao Heart, cultivates the Dao Foundation, and marginally aids in breaking through the Nascent Soul. I also swapped some Spirit Medicine from the sect this time; Brother Yan, you should exchange more, and if there’s any necessary Spirit Medicine in the future, feel free to contact me and uncle!” Ye Qingshuang nodded.

Her face was as cool and serene as moonlight, but her words were incredibly warm, evidently she remembered that it was the family who took her from the village.

Guiding her onto the path of cultivation.

But suddenly she noticed Ye Qingyan’s complexion stiffened.

She promptly added:

”Brother Yan, don’t misunderstand, I mean that now, I can already do some things within my capabilities for the family, not wanting to delineate boundaries!” Ye Qingshuang hurriedly clarified.

Since joining the sect, whether due to her Ice Spirit Root, she became increasingly inept at communicating with cultivators.

Now, she assumed Ye Qingyan misunderstood her.

But she didn’t know that Ye Qingyan was not misunderstanding, rather a terrifying thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.

”Is this cultivation technique given to you by your master?” Ye Qingyan asked again.

”Brother Yan, I can’t say.” Ye Qingshuang shook her head.

She gestured toward the sky, obviously indicating she had taken a Heavenly Dao Oath.

Seeing this, Ye Qingyan naturally couldn’t inquire further, and even if he could ask, he had no words left.

The atmosphere grew slightly tense, so Ye Qingshuang took out numerous Spirit Medicines.

Ye Jingteng then began talking about recent sect affairs and the Eastern Domain countries’ situation.

”Qingyan, five months later, Medicine King Valley will host a Tier Five large-scale auction, if you intend to go, we can go together!” Ye Jingteng, ever since meeting the different Ye Jingcheng, had lightened his resolve to find him; now Ye Qingyan had also broken through to the Purple Mansion, and was a Tier Three Alchemist.

In his view, seeking Ye Qingyan for alchemy would be just as effective.

Moreover, Ye Qingyan was a generation lower, and his cultivation wasn’t as high, thus allowing Ye Jingteng to guide him.

Ye Qingyan didn’t have a reasonable way to decline his alchemy requests.

Now Ye Qingshuang was middle stage Purple Mansion, while he was still early stage; he was naturally anxious.

”Then I must trouble Uncle to guide the way!” Ye Qingyan acknowledged he had lost his demeanor earlier, now composed, he resumed engaging in lively conversation.

Meanwhile, he also invited Ye Qingshuang to join.

Eventually, the three would travel to Zhao Kingdom’s Medicine King Valley for the auction.

Once they left, he quickly took out a Jade Talisman to have Ye Yunsheng arrange for the clansmen to deliver it back.

With cultivation soaring, Dao Heart clear and transparent.

Although there wasn’t evidence, thoughts about the Penglai Immortal Sect’s Dao Embryo Method persisted, refusing to dissipate.