Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 269: Chapter 263: The Mo Family’s Unusual Move

The echo in the corridor was somewhat heavy, and Ye Jingcheng stopped in his tracks when Chu Yanqing called out.

“Why does Chu Daoist say such things?” Ye Jingcheng slightly turned his head.

“I just noticed Ye Daoist has been in seclusion for many days. Today, I wanted to catch up, but you seem to be avoiding me…”

“Of course not, Chu Daoist is overthinking it. However, Chu Daoist should be aware that currently my Ye Family is weak, while the Xu Family is strong. If it weren’t for the situation being dire…”

Ye Jingcheng sighed deeply and prepared to leave.

Regarding Chu Yanqing, Ye Jingcheng had no intention of getting close; although she was clever and beautiful, she was overly interested in the Ye Family and seemed particularly fascinated by his secrets.

Especially the latter point, Ye Jingcheng had always preferred to eliminate such interests if possible, and avoid them if not.

Yet, the other spoke again:

“Indeed, but I received news that the Mo Family is brewing Supreme Profound Wine in the West City Flat Area. I wonder…”

“Oh, does the Mo Family also want to open a restaurant?” Ye Jingcheng interrupted directly.

His eyes revealed a hint of doubt.

“Ye Daoist, aren’t you familiar with Supreme Profound Wine?” Chu Yanqing raised her eyes, equally incredulous.

“Chu Daoist, although my Ye Family wishes to open a restaurant, we currently only have the intention, not the capability at Taichang Market. If Chu Daoist is inclined, could you help recommend some sect disciples to purchase Spirit Pills? Ye would be extremely grateful!” Ye Jingcheng shook his head and, after speaking, left directly.

He did not give Chu Yanqing any opportunity to inquire further.

Chu Yanqing glanced over, intending to speak further, but Ye Jingcheng had already left and entered the courtyard.

Under the coverage of the array, his figure gradually disappeared.

If someone were in front of Ye Jingcheng now, they would notice his gaze was frighteningly sharp, and his brow was furrowed more tightly.

After returning to his room, he felt that Mo Hongyuan seemed to have sensed something, or perhaps there was a change.

The Chu Family knowing about Supreme Profound Wine was definitely not them probing; instead, it was more likely the Mo Family leaked it themselves.

And Mo Hongyuan revealing his brewing of Supreme Profound Wine so quickly was very unusual indeed.

Ye Jingcheng naturally understood that if the Mo Family wished to keep it hidden, they could definitely succeed, as the Mo Family had controlled the East Sea Transmission Array for at least fifty or sixty years.

Ye Jingcheng knew that before he ascended the mountain, the Ye Family had had some conflicts with the Mo Family, and at that time, they likely already had the Transmission Array.

Such a secretive family definitely could not fail to keep Tai Cang Wine protected.

Now that it’s not hidden, it must have been leaked actively.

And to Ye Jingcheng, this was a bait to provoke the Ye Family into action.

From the beginning, placing it in the West City Flat Area made sense.

Otherwise, brewing it at the Mo Family’s Cyan Willow Mountain or other small markets would never be discovered by the Ye Family or other families.

Moreover, Supreme Profound Wine was originally brought out by the Ye Family, and Ye Jingcheng knew its efficacy well; it could only slightly extend one’s lifespan, far inferior to his Wood Demon Longevity Peach.

This was just Tier Two Spirit Wine, which could enhance cultivation, and most importantly, Supreme Profound Wine and Jade Wave Wine could connect to the sea domain.

The Yan Kingdom cannot reach the sea domain because the journey is far, only Golden Core True Masters can arrive within several months.

Even Purple Mansion Cultivators take a year at least, not to mention Foundation Establishment Cultivators, for whom five or six years is normal; only the Transmission Array can shorten the distance, completing resource control.

The core Spatial Jade required for the Transmission Array must be refined by a Nascent Soul True Monarch who understands arrays, and as far as Ye Jingcheng knows, neither the True Monarchs of Taiyi Sect nor Qinghe Sect are famous for arrays.

Ye Jingcheng had not heard of any famous Transmission Arrays in the Yan Kingdom or neighboring Qi, Chu, Wei, or Han.

Mo Hongyuan seems to be pushing the Ye Family to take action.

And remember, only a little over a year has passed.

Ye Jingcheng thought for a while and felt deeply troubled.

According to his initial plan, he intended to wait until two and a half years had passed, then send someone disguised as Mo Family members to lure Mo Hongyuan out.

This he could not do, but the family members could.

He had previously asked Ye Xuecang to arrange for clan members in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain to gather information on Mo Family cultivators.

Ye Jingcheng pondered for a moment but found no leads.

Yet he could confirm that something had certainly happened.

He looked out the window; the crimson sky seemed somewhat darker than usual, with additional colors.

Ye Jingcheng took out the Sound Transmission Talisman, pinched it between his fingers.

After a while, in the courtyard, Ye Jinhao ran swiftly in, wearing a cyan robe of the Ye Family.

“Eleventh Brother!” Ye Jinhao didn’t know why Ye Jingcheng was looking for him.

“Jinhao, there’s a vendor at West City Street Market specializing in Purple Cloud Scorpion eggs and larvae; go buy two for me. Be sure to keep the stinger intact; I have significant use for it, and also take this Five Poison Bee.” Ye Jingcheng handed a Five Poison Bee to the latter.

Although Ye Jinhao was puzzled, he said nothing and complied directly.

The shop’s popularity had waned somewhat, and usually Ye Jingyu alone was sufficient.

Over the past year, Ye Jinhao had become quite familiar with the market, knowing where the good Spirit Talismans were and where the cheap Spirit Medicine was.

This was Ye Jinhao’s greatest strength; otherwise, with his Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer cultivation, he might not have had this opportunity at Taichang Market.

His path remained as before, only now with a Five Poison Bee on his shoulder.

…

At Chu Ye Pavilion, in the Chu Family courtyard, Chu Yanqing sat under an Evergreen Wood, fiercely biting into a Spirit Fruit.

The Chu Family now seemed to be discussing important matters, with the courtyard’s array wide open, even Chu Xiyu was present.

Chu Yanqing was still fuming, her cheeks slightly red.

“Aunt, Ye Jingcheng is just a blockhead!” After a while, Chu Yanqing spoke.

“It’s not that he’s insensitive, but Qing’er, you’ve been spoiled by the family; the outside world is different from the family. Even if fighting happens covertly, flattery and pleasantries cannot be spared in public, which you should notice from other families’ people.”

“However, aunt is more concerned with what your thoughts are?” Chu Xiyu continued.

“Aunt, niece naturally cares for the family; what thoughts could I have?” Chu Yanqing shook her head.

“However, in niece’s view, Ye Jingcheng is indeed not simple, extremely mysterious, and his aura intimidates even me. If I’m not mistaken, he has already broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment!”

“Oh, you have a Sunflower Water Spirit Body and are highly sensitive to Water Attribute Spiritual Energy. It seems Ye Jingcheng indeed has a Spirit Body, more than just a single-attribute Spirit Body.” Chu Xiyu spoke with interest.

During their conversation, the courtyard gate opened.

Soon, a middle-aged man’s figure appeared.

“Xiyu, this time’s Magical Artifact is ready!”

“Great, thank you, Brother Ba!” Chu Xiyu smiled warmly. She checked the Storage Bag and then added,

“For the next artifacts, please focus on refining Spirit Armor and Fire Attribute Spiritual Artifacts. It’s said that the sect discovered a Tier Two Secret Realm in the Taihang Mountain Range, and the sect is very committed this time…”