Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

At the same time, this divination and the Qi Observation Skill carried inherent risks. If one attempted to probe a Cultivator with a much higher Cultivation, they were prone to suffering a backlash. A severe backlash would drain their Vitality and lifespan. In a way, this Cultivation Technique was somewhat similar to the people of the Tian Dao Sect wielding the Blood Demon Saber.

Fortunately, in terms of sheer Combat Power, the Celestial Divination Nine-Star Spirit Manual was exceptionally impressive. It came with two Combat Secret Techniques: the Eightfold Mirror Shadow, an Illusionary Secret Technique, and the Purple Qi Cloud-Slaying Sword, which was highly effective against wicked entities and Demon Cultivators. Of course, he had yet to master these two Secret Techniques, though he was already proficient in quite a few Little Secret Techniques.

Ye Jingyu pondered for a moment before tentatively raising his hand. Forming a Spirit Technique, a spirit shadow in the shape of a copper coin materialized. The spirit shadow resembled a Star, shining with brilliant Spiritual Light. He formed a few more finger formulas and murmured a few words into it.

He wanted to divine whether the Penglai Sect would send a few Nascent Souls this time.

However, a moment later, his throat twitched, his chest heaved, and the starlight dissipated.

Ye Jingyu smiled helplessly. Clearly, what he had attempted to divine was somewhat beyond his capabilities. He was forced to terminate the Secret Technique before he could even fully unleash it. Still, he wasn’t discouraged. He had merely been testing the waters. Without refining his Lifebound Magical Treasure, his divination abilities were naturally average.

The next moment, with a flick of his fingers, another starlight coin shadow appeared. This time, he infused his own Qi Mechanism, changed the direction of the divination, and flicked it toward the sky.

Shortly after, the star shadow descended. The starlight scattered slightly, dropping some faint, blackened star-like specks. Some of these specks were close, while others were far away, forming something akin to a Star Diagram. Upon closer inspection, however, the distant ones were concentrated in the direction of the Celestial Capital Commandery.

”What a pity, it’s too blurry,” Ye Jingyu murmured, naturally dissatisfied. He had long suspected that the Tian Dao Sect had informants and Dao Embryos planted there; he hardly even needed divination to investigate it. But he also knew that, after all, he hadn’t been practicing the Divination Technique for very long.

Afterward, he flew to the side. His two Spirit Beasts were currently in Seclusion, each occupying a Spirit Gathering Array. The Blue Jade Flood Dragon had consumed an Advancement Pill and was undergoing Advancement, while the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon was breaking through to Tier Four. With the rich Spiritual Energy surrounding them, it was evident that they would succeed before long.

This realization brought a surge of joy to Ye Jingyu. Once the two beasts broke through, let alone rivaling many in the Middle Stage of Golden Core, his Combat Power would give him the confidence to fight even those in the Late Stage of Golden Core.

Although he had previously slain Cultivators at the Late Stage of Golden Core and the Golden Core Peak, that was achieved by relying on Ye Jingcheng’s Spirit Beasts, not his own Combat Power. Winning through his own strength was far more satisfying. Furthermore, because he had switched Cultivation Techniques, he felt his True Essence become much more condensed. With the two beasts buying him time in a fight, he believed he was not far from reaching the Middle Stage of Golden Core himself.

After observing his Spirit Beasts, Ye Jingyu flew out of Lingyun Lake.

Looking out from Lingyun Lake toward the Spirit Mountain, one could see a bustling scene unfolding across the peaks. Some people were constructing the Nascent Soul Palace, while others were building the grand hall for the final banquet. At the same time, the Ye Family’s Celestial Spirit Body Refining Array had been significantly enhanced, allowing even ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivators to temper themselves within it.

Later, when the visiting Cultivators arrived at the Ye Family’s Lingyun Peak, they would experience the awe-inspiring presence of the Taiyi Sect’s Devout Dao Ladder and the Golden Dragon Prayer as they ascended the steps. While it was somewhat overly formal, it was incredibly helpful for maintaining the majesty and sanctity of a Nascent Soul Clan. If the Ye Family didn’t have such displays, they might not face outright gossip, but they would undoubtedly lose some face.

As for the Spiritual Cuisine, Spirit Wine, and Spirit Tea, absolutely no one dared to question the Ye Family’s expertise in those areas.

Ye Jingyu flew toward the Clan Assembly Hall. Inside, clan elders like Ye Jingyun, Ye Xingqun, and Ye Jingli were already gathered. Although the Ye Family currently controlled quite a few Spirit Mountains, they naturally all returned for the family’s most important upcoming Nascent Soul ceremony.

”Fourth Brother,” Ye Jingyun greeted, cupping his hands repeatedly upon seeing Ye Jingyu arrive.

”How are the preparations coming along?” Ye Jingyu asked softly.

”Everything is in order. Reception areas have been set up on the surrounding Spirit Mountains and at Lingyun Market. Additionally, after the Nascent Soul ceremony, we will organize a small Nascent Soul trade fair, a small Golden Core trade fair, two Purple Mansion trade fairs, and a Tier Four auction.

”Regarding the palace arrangements, we’ve reserved a Nascent Soul Palace for the Penglai Sect’s Nascent Soul Cultivator. To that end, we’ve deliberately planted Shadow Wood Puppets and used the other Nascent Soul Palaces to surround it. Furthermore, specifically for his ’safety,’ we requested a sealing Array from the Medicine King Valley...” Ye Jingyun explained, listing the details one by one.

In truth, the Ye Family had not sent an invitation to the Penglai Sect, but after careful consideration, they still prepared a palace for them. After all, the Penglai Sect had not yet made any real moves, and even the Medicine King Valley had to show them some respect. If a Nascent Soul Cultivator from Penglai arrived and there was no palace prepared for them, it would be seen as disrespectful, which would leave the Ye Family looking rather awkward.

As for the lack of an invitation, they could simply claim they had sent people to deliver it multiple times, but the messengers had unfortunately perished. Even if Penglai wanted to complain, they couldn’t—who told them to arrange for other Nascent Soul Powers to blockade the Ye Family and the Medicine King Valley in the first place?

Surface-level politeness was merely a formal exchange of face. In reality, the Ye Family didn’t need to pander to Penglai at all. In fact, if the opportunity arose, the Ye Family wouldn’t mind doing what they did before and snatching something valuable out of the Penglai Sect’s hands once again.

”That’s excellent. Old Jiu has done a good job, and you are becoming more and more proficient at handling matters. If Great-Grandfather and Jingcheng were here, they would certainly praise you,” Ye Jingyu commended.

”Fourth Brother, you flatter me. I still have a long way to go. Many of these suggestions came from Uncle Xingqun, Uncle Xingyu, and Jing Feng,” Ye Jingyun said, waving his hands modestly.

”I’ll go check on the situation in the Market,” Ye Jingyu said without further pleasantries. He led the group out, casting his gaze toward the Lingyun Market.

Since switching his Cultivation Technique, he had also cultivated a Spiritual Eye. If anyone used something common like a Bone Transformation Pill to conceal their identity, he would be able to see through it to some extent. Although there was still some time before the Nascent Soul ceremony, the Ye Family couldn’t afford to overlook a single detail.

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Cloud Lake Mountain was located in the western part of the Taihang Commandery.

The entire Spirit Mountain was an island situated within a lake, serving as the Spirit Mountain of the Wei Family. Over the years, the Wei Family had produced Purple Mansion Cultivators and formed numerous marriage alliances with the Ye Family. Consequently, they had experienced excellent growth, particularly achieving great proficiency in refining Spirit Talismans.

At this moment, inside a large hall on the Spirit Mountain.

Wei Dazhong pushed open the door. He looked exceptionally old and frail now. His body had grown even rounder, his eyes drooped slightly, and age spots had begun to appear on his skin. He had completely lost his former spirited demeanor.

After all, he was fast approaching his two-hundred-and-fiftieth birthday.

When he passed down the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid to his descendants, he had already anticipated this day. Yet, he had no regrets. Under the previous clan elders, the Wei Family had nearly been destroyed at the hands of the Ye Family and the Taiyi Sect. It was under his leadership that the family had transitioned from decline to prosperity.

Now, they boasted one Purple Mansion Cultivator and fifteen Foundation Establishment Cultivators, with one of the latter currently in the process of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm. The number of Qi Cultivation Race People had once again returned to its former peak, reaching over five hundred members. While they might not be considered a major power in the Yan Kingdom, they were absolutely no longer mere small fry. They had even gained a certain degree of influence and speaking power!

”Uncle Zhong!” Wei Yuanyu, who had already reached the Purple Mansion realm, walked into the courtyard leading a group of Wei Family Members. They hurried forward to support Wei Dazhong.

”For this trip, why don’t you stay behind at Cloud Lake? I can lead the group myself.”

”No. Regarding the Ye Family, have you forgotten what I told you? We must maintain the utmost respect. Even if I, Wei Dazhong, am on the verge of death, I must still go and bid my farewells to the Ye Family in person!” Wei Dazhong declared resolutely, leaving no room for argument.

”Have the young women I asked you to select been chosen?” Wei Dazhong asked.

”They have. The Dual Spirit Root Snow Jade is among them,” Wei Yuanyu replied.

Wei Dazhong nodded. ”Bring them all up for me to see. Don’t just focus on their Spirit Roots; their appearances must also be carefully vetted. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Cultivators don’t care about looks. For Cultivators like those in the Ye Family, face and prestige are what they need the most!”

Wei Yuanyu waved his hand, signaling the prepared young women to enter. After looking them over, Wei Dazhong finally let out a sigh of relief.

”What about the congratulatory gifts? What have we prepared?”

”Nine stalks of Thousand-Year Elixirs. Among them is a Three-Thousand-Year-Old Elixir, specifically the Earth Essence Ginseng Jade Fruit that the Ye Family has been searching for,” Wei Yuanyu replied.

”Send the other eight stalks to the Ye Family ahead of time. Save the Earth Essence Ginseng Jade Fruit to be presented during the ceremony,” Wei Dazhong instructed.

These words naturally confused Wei Yuanyu.

”Although our Wei Family relies on the Ye Family, we cannot afford to offend the other families either. If our gifts are too extravagant, it will easily cause the other families to lose face,” Wei Dazhong patiently explained.

At this moment, however, he didn’t know how much longer he would be around to offer such guidance. In the end, he simply took out a Jade Talisman and handed it to Wei Yuanyu.

”Whenever you have free time, read through this carefully!”