Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 727: Chapter 537: Testing and Suspicion

Inside the room, tea mist swirled up, appearing somewhat serene under the moonlight stone’s glow.

Zhang Yuhuai continued to watch Ye Jingcheng, his gaze becoming sharp.

As if he was extremely eager for the treasure, yet his eyes also revealed an undeniable authority.

“The materials passed down from the family, my great uncle couldn’t refine them into a magical artifact. But you know, he was also an Artifact Refiner and planned to refine it himself!” Ye Jingcheng spoke with a look of sorrow.

For many Artifact Refiners, it wasn’t just the array diagrams for refining that made them eager; good refining materials did as well.

The shell of the Tai Cang Turtle might even contain some spatial implications, with an extremely high strength, naturally tempting Zhang Yuhuai.

But to refine a sufficiently strong earth-attributed magical artifact, many refining materials must be added.

And most of them are rare mineral materials.

“I agree with you, but at least one hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones are still needed, otherwise at most I can only refine a Tier Three Middle Grade defense treasure!” Zhang Yuhuai nodded, without further questions.

And Ye Jingcheng immediately agreed.

For him, refining the magical artifact was entirely beneficial with no harm.

First, it allowed him to hide himself and Ye Haicheng.

After all, it was too unusual for a Purple Mansion Cultivator not to collect materials to refine a magical artifact.

Second, he also tested the Zhang Family.

Although he was only entrusting the refining of a magical artifact, he had already tested quite a bit.

This point, as a cultivator also hiding secrets, Ye Jingcheng was very familiar with the other’s expressions.

Just like now, if someone presented him with the pill formula for cultivating sea fish, he would also show eagerness and a desperate desire to understand the other’s true intentions.

He might even harbor thoughts of killing to silence.

And although a piece of Tai Xuan Turtle magical artifact material is precious, it’s definitely not enough to cause a Tier Three High-Grade Artifact Refining Master to turn hostile.

It can only be said that Ye Jingcheng presenting earth-attributed magical artifact materials touched Zhang Yuhuai’s desires.

After all, Master Tianfu knows, and the Taiyi Sect probably knows as well.

It’s just that the Taiyi Sect might not have their eye on such a desert world.

“Ye Daoist, if you have the time, you are welcome to visit Yong’an Mountain, where Taihang Commandery’s most renowned Yong’an Weapon Shop is also located!” Zhang Yuhuai said.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded as well.

The territory of the Yong’an Zhang Family stretched over dozens of counties, reportedly with a million mortals, and they had also established a small market at Yong’an Mountain.

This market was somewhat similar to Taihang Market, although not as prominent as Taichang Market, it was wholly controlled by the Zhang Family.

The profits from it were naturally immeasurable.

Even the Taiyi Sect only shared the spirit stones, without establishing a branch shop.

Its fame rested on the Yong’an Zhang Family’s artifact refining skills.

This time, attacked by the Qinghe Sect, this Yong’an Market also had a lot of treasures seized.

Recently, the price of magical artifacts had risen somewhat.

Of course, at this moment, Ye Jingcheng was curious when the Cyan Spirit Trading Association would hold a trade fair.

After all, having seized so many treasures, the best place for circulation was the trade fair of the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

The downside for Ye Jingcheng was that the treasure prices at the trade fair would definitely be significantly reduced, making it challenging to sell his treasures at a good price.

Although he had many magical artifacts now, not many were either powerful or suitable for his pace.

After bidding farewell to Zhang Yuhuai, Ye Jingcheng glanced at the spirit tree in the courtyard.

This spirit tree was still the same as before, showing no changes.

He felt more at ease.

Leaving Zhang Yuhuai’s courtyard, Ye Jingcheng did not return directly but instead entered the Jin Family’s courtyard under Zhang Yuhuai’s watch.

He came to test the Zhang Family, not to arouse their suspicion, so he wouldn’t visit just one family.

Of course, he could also renegotiate the previous spirit medicine trade with the Jin Family.

Meeting again, both had already occupied high positions in their families, both at the Purple Mansion level, leading to a sense of nostalgia.

Jin Yutang’s actions became more natural, considerably more mature than before, with the arrogance of the past gone.

He invited Ye Jingcheng into the pavilion.

Ye Jingcheng’s attitude became more seasoned as well.

The two sat down together, smiling in unison, their expressions surprisingly consistent.

You pour the tea, I offer compliments, everything was harmonious.

However, today’s Ye Jingcheng was no longer as he was in the past, completely reliant on additional benefits to curry favor with the Jin Family.

The Jin Family and the Ye Family were destined to be merely enemies in the future; whether it’s the matter with the Chu Family or past grievances, the Ye Family could never completely let go. Yet for now, they needed to conceal it a bit.

Just as the Jin Family used slow tactics to carve up the Chu Family, Ye Jingcheng planned to follow suit.

Moreover, Ye Jingcheng knew that the Jin Family Ancestor, due to severe injuries, might face a significant reduction in lifespan.

And as a Pseudo Golden Core, the lifespan is no more than five hundred years.

The more unreasonable suggestions the Jin Family accepted, the more it indicated the Jin Family’s need for development.

And Ye Jingcheng, renegotiating the spirit medicine business, wouldn’t cooperate with only the Jin Family.

It was merely a facade to deceive others.

“Ye Daoist, this is a gift I’ve prepared just for you to congratulate you on your wedding!” Jin Yutang took out a storage bag.

Ye Jingcheng glanced at it and cupped his hands.

“Brother Jin, your generosity is appreciated, I accept it gladly!” Ye Jingcheng took the storage bag without hesitation.

After Ye Jingcheng left, Jin Yutang’s expression gradually changed, contemplating Ye Jingcheng’s departing figure.

“Could it really not be Chu Yanqing?” Jin Yutang muttered. He had previously led the campaign against the Chu Family and thus knew much about the Chu Family members. He had remotely sensed a strong water attribute aura.

This was very much like Chu Yanqing he had seen before.

Adding that the bride’s name was Chu Qing, differing by only one character from Chu Yanqing.

Although there was indeed a Chu Qing at Cyan Cloud Nunnery, it was hard not to associate them together.

Moreover, he saw Chu Yanliu thrillingly joyful on the side.

Clearly, it was the joy among relatives.

She had been married into the Ye Family for many years, and it was impossible that it was because of the Ye Family’s cultivators.

Only Ye Jingcheng’s actions were entirely unlike Chu Yanqing’s manner.

He didn’t believe anyone could act so well.

Even in receiving the treasure, he was so natural.

Jin Yutang pondered for a while, still shook his head.

In his view, the Ye Family being under the protection of Taiyi Illusion Peak was only temporary.

Their Jin Family knew the Taiyi Five Peaks well.

Each peak was like a man-eating beast; after benefiting initially, they would become more greedy and never stop.

Their Jin Family, as an established Golden Core Clan, had the most to say on the matter.

If not, how couldn’t the Jin Family cultivate a complete Golden Core cultivator?

It’s because the Taiyi Sect controls all resources and is constantly exploiting the Jin Family.

Nevertheless, he kept in mind that the Ye Family’s protection under Taiyi Illusion Peak was not permanent.

He would remain on alert, and if any problems arose, the Ye Family, like the Chu Family, would have to disappear…

Ye Jingcheng continued to wander through the remaining courtyards.

Later, he planned to depart from the Jin Family’s estate without returning directly but was sighted by Zhang Yuhuai as he entered the Jin Family’s courtyard.

Of course, previously settled spirit medicine transactions could be renegotiated with the Jin Family.

When the two met again, they both occupied high positions in their respective families, and both were Purple Mansion Cultivators, which brought up feelings of nostalgia.

Jin Yutang’s demeanor had become more natural, matured significantly since before, his whole being seemed extremely subtle, lacking the arrogance of the past.

He invited Ye Jingcheng into the pavilion.

Ye Jingcheng’s attitude also grew more experienced.

The two sat down together, smiling in unison, their expressions mirrored.

However, today’s Ye Jingcheng would no longer be like in the past, completely relying on extra benefits to seek compromise with the Jin Family.

The Jin Family and Ye Family could never fully reconcile. However, for now, this needed to be masked.

The Jin Family’s Ancestor, seriously injured and likely with a drastically reduced lifespan, had reminded Ye Jingcheng.

The Pseudo Golden Core only has a lifespan of five hundred years.

Ye Jingcheng’s renewed interest in the spirit medicine business meant he would not cooperate solely with the Jin Family.

It was merely a smokescreen.

“Brother Ye, if you have time, do visit Yong’an Mountain, renowned for its Yong’an Weapon Shop!” Zhang Yuhuai said, expressing the sentiment.

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