Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Exotic Treasure Ripening?

The Turtle Shell Spiritual Artifact drifted downstream along the river, and as the speed slowed down, the three became more attentive to distinguishing sounds. The river remained turbulent, yet the sounds of battle had dwindled.

Additionally, what struck Ye Jingcheng as peculiar was the diminishing presence of Spirit Snakes along the river’s banks, contrasted by an increasing number of Red Section Fish.

Tier Two Snake Ape Grass Spirit Powder wouldn’t normally achieve such an effect.

These Red Section Fish traveled in schools, some even swimming within the Turtle Shell, their fins and sections emitting faint Spiritual Light.

Though these Red Section Fish weren’t much in terms of combat prowess, their speed was exceedingly swift.

They had already swum past the closest part to the Jade Dragon Pool.

The Jade Talisman in his hand heated up again, and Ye Jingcheng glanced down to see Ye Haiyi had messaged once more.

“Forget everything from today!”

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu maintained calm expressions!

Regarding this operation, they could only describe it as audacious, yet Ye Jingcheng realized that everything had been meticulously planned.

Afterward, no one would know, nor would there be traces left behind!

Who’s to suspect that a few Qi Cultivation Cultivators would venture into the Jade Dragon Pool!

And the Snake Ape Grass Spirit Powder was also released by the Li Family!

The main forces of the Ye Family were likely still downstream, confronting Spirit Snakes and Spiritual Pythons.

Ye Jingcheng had seen that Late-stage Tier Two Jade Qilin Snake; he speculated that at least Ye Xingliu and the Jade-eyed Hanging Eye Tiger, plus Lizard Lord, could join forces!

The Ye Family had eliminated the Li Family’s traitors but failed to root out informants from other families.

Those Loose Cultivators would still relay their observations and experiences to other families, even to the Taiyi Sect!

The more Ye Jingcheng pondered, the more reflective he became, yet he felt fortunate that this was his family.

He thought of recording everything using a Jade Talisman, for later contemplation, but after a brief deliberation, he abandoned the idea.

Such a time was not suitable for leaving any evidence.

In his contemplations, he noticed that the Red Section Fish were no longer heading downstream but had begun to halt, circling in the river.

It seemed as though numerous Spirit Snakes and Spiritual Pythons lay ahead.

Ye Jingcheng understood that ahead was presumably where the Ye Family was stationed downstream.

Soon, the three of them spotted a more open riverside, a location chosen deliberately by the Ye Family.

Within the river’s mouth, the Spiritual Net Array was still there, visibly ensnaring numerous Spirit Snakes.

However, there was no sign of the larger Late-stage Tier Two Jade Qilin Snake.

Ye Haiyi held the Jade Talisman brightly once again, but Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu’s did not illuminate; instead, a gap formed in the Spiritual Net Array ahead.

The Turtle Spiritual Artifact too entered further downstream through this gap.

Reaching another Array, this was also where Ye Jingcheng entered the river.

Presently, quite a few Red Section Fish had been placed within.

These Red Section Fish whipped their tails frantically, their eyes showing fear mingled with confusion.

Clearly, they didn’t understand why they couldn’t swim out.

“Quickly capture these Spirit Fish!” Ye Haiyi finally spoke, foregoing the use of the Jade Talisman.

With a beckoning gesture, the Jade Talismans of Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu were swiftly collected, landing in Ye Haiyi’s hands!

The Turtle Shell Spiritual Artifact was also retrieved, leaving the three exposed to the Red Section Fish, which darted about crazily; yet, Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyu did not hesitate!

Ye Haiyi also began capturing Red Section Fish.

Normally, it would be challenging in the river, but within the confines of the Array, capturing these Red Section Fish wasn’t as difficult; one could use Water Arrow Water or Water Bubble Skill!

Ye Jingcheng practiced the Four Phase Celestial Essence Scripture with ease, while Ye Jingyu took out a Fishing Net Spiritual Artifact and began capturing!

Ye Haiyi, too, wasn’t an exception.

Ultimately, Ye Jingcheng alone captured thirty Red Section Fish.

Among them was a Mid-stage First Tier Double-Sectioned Red Joint Fish!

The three emerged from the riverbed and handed their Spirit-Blocking Robes to Ye Haiyi.

Changing back into their previous attire, they stepped out of the Array.

They had taken merely two-quarter hours from departure to return, so their exit wasn’t abrupt.

“Third Uncle, please swiftly conclude the capture of these Spirit Snakes, the Late-stage Tier Two Jade Qilin Snake, and many other Jade Qilin Snakes have moved toward the Li Family’s area; something of value should have been discovered there!” Ye Xingliu’s eyes bore discontent as if chastising Ye Haiyi’s prolonged absence.

Ye Jingyu and Ye Jingcheng lowered their heads.

The Spirit Net swiftly unfurled, releasing numerous Spirit Snakes from it, all unavoidably heading to the left!

Ye Jingcheng hastily unleashed the Earth Spike Skill, while the Golden Scale Beast charged forward!

Covered entirely in golden scale armor, the Golden Scale Beast also adorned with a Jade Shield Ring Spiritual Artifact around its neck.

In that moment, facing those Spirit Snakes, it resembled a tiger entering a flock of sheep.

Even it roared excitedly.

Within mere tens of breaths, Ye Jingcheng had slain five Mid-stage First Tier Spirit Snakes.

Predominantly comprised of Black Water Pythons and Black Ring Snakes.

In the absence of Tier Two Spirit Snakes, the Ye Family quickly tidied the battlefield.

“Jingcheng, where had you gone? I just killed over a dozen Mid-stage First Tier Spirit Snakes!” With the snake swarm dealt with, Jing Li approached Ye Jingcheng.

Joining Jing Li was Ye Jingyong, as the group proceeded through the previous valley cleanup, their bonds were tighter than typical clan members; they would often converse.

However, Ye Jingyong directed his question toward Ye Jingyu.

“Third Uncle had arranged a fine task for us, capturing many Red Section Fish, though they are hard to catch!” Ye Jingcheng whispered to Jing Li.

Upon hearing this, Jing Li appeared envious, his previously buoyant mood sinking to a valley.

While they conversed, Ye Xingliu led numerous cultivators into the forest at the Left Valley Entrance.

Ahead of them, several Spirit Snakes were crawling.

This was a deliberate ploy by the Ye Family; Ye Jingcheng glanced sideways only to see that the Jade-eyed Hanging Eye Tiger was more severely injured, with five-inch-long bloodstains on its left forelimb, and now an additional seven-inch-long bloodstain on its hind limb.

Although simply treated, preventing further bleeding, the Spiritual Light through the wound exposed the flesh within!

Even the nearby Lizard Lord was wounded, with a fresh bloodstain on its forehead, while clutching a Pill, sending it into its mouth.

“Ye Daoist, what transpired ahead?” At that moment, several beams of Spiritual Light appeared in the distance, precisely the Xu Family’s leading cultivator, Xu Wenchang!

They were harvesting Spirit Medicine and battling Cyan Cloud Wolf packs among the forest, only to suddenly witness numerous Spirit Snakes and Spiritual Pythons heading left!

He thought the Ye Family was encountering some trouble.

But now it seemed it was related to the Li Family!

“Brother Xu, I’m not entirely clear, but according to our Ye Family’s assessment, it’s highly likely that some Exotic Treasure in the forest has matured!”

“I sensed earlier a trace of Purple Mansion Great Demon presence, and Elder Qianhe swiftly passed by as well!” Ye Xingliu replied.

Though Xu Wenchang was slightly skeptical, merging with the Ye Family now demonstrated a tacit understanding as they headed left into the forest!