Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 801: Chapter 580: Sealing the Mountain, Gave It to the Wrong Person? (Double Chapter)

The atmosphere in the hall changed instantly, Ye Jingcheng did not speak, and the others dared not speak up at this moment either.

After all, the leakage of the Ice Spirit Root matter was serious, and indeed they had not done well enough.

They could only look at Ye Jingcheng, waiting for instructions.

At this moment, they felt immense pressure.

Even if some of them were much older than Ye Jingcheng.

But unknowingly, Ye Jingcheng had already become the backbone of the Ye Family.

Every word he spoke carried enormous weight.

“Is the information sealed?” Ye Jingcheng finally spoke after a long silence.

“It is sealed, and the clan member who leaked the information has been assigned a task at the Ye Family Pill Pavilion, unable to leave Lingyun Peak for a short period, while other clan members have been repeatedly instructed!” Ye Xingqun continued to reply.

In the days when Ye Jingcheng was not around, both Ye Jing Hu and he acted as Vice Family Heads.

Ye Jing Hu did not know how to handle the situation, but he knew the importance of sealing the message.

“How is the child?” Ye Jingcheng asked further.

“The child is still in the Clan Academy Hall; she is Ye Qingshuang from Shangyuan County, her grandfather also had a Spirit Root, but he perished during a Beast Tide.”

“Continue to enhance her clan education, while cultivation should be secondary; ensure her honor towards the family is elevated!” Ye Jingcheng commanded.

“Seal the mountains for the next half year to non-essential personnel and restrict leaving the Clan Mountain!”

“Additionally, increase the degree of caution among the clan members; I hope such incidents will not happen again!” Ye Jingcheng spoke with gravitas.

Even though it was leaked within the Clan Mountain, the fact remained that leakages could occur not only from non-inner hall cultivators but even from Ye Family’s own clan members.

After all, infiltrating spies was too common.

The Ye Family could only discern the Inner Hall Cultivators.

However, at this moment, he was curious whether the Taiyi Sect could catch wind of this matter.

“Yes, Patriarch!” Everyone nodded in agreement at this moment.

“Everyone, go get busy now; during this period, improve your cultivation and remind other clan members that now we have both Foundation Establishment Pills and Purple Mansion Jade Liquid; the family will fully support them, but resources will always be reserved for the most diligent!” Ye Jingcheng’s words prompted more nodding from everyone.

Then Ye Jingcheng turned to Ye Jing Hu:

“From tomorrow, head to Hidden Valley; I hope you can shoulder the duties of Hidden Valley!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Jing Hu also nodded and murmured a response, bowing his head very low.

He knew he had messed up again.

This time Ye Jingcheng did not reprimand him, but it made him feel even worse.

Once Ye Jing Hu left too, only Ye Xingqun remained in the hall, confused about why Ye Jingcheng made him stay alone.

This indicated certain tasks were awaiting him.

After everyone had left, Ye Jingcheng set up an array before speaking again.

“Uncle Xingqun, do you know me well?”

Ye Jingcheng’s question left Ye Xingqun somewhat perplexed.

However, he still responded affirmatively:

“I know you well!”

“Good, Uncle Xingqun, in half a month, take the Bone Transformation Pill and head to the Taihang Market to inspect the clan’s restaurant and Pill Pavilion Beast Shop!” Ye Jingcheng stated.

“Furthermore, you need to check them periodically, preferably once a year, including the clan’s accounts and the clan members’ performance outside!”

“Alright, Patriarch…” Ye Xingqun nodded.

“There are matters needing attention; these days, just follow me, and when no one is around, act according to my habits!” Ye Jingcheng knew Ye Xingqun was curious, but he did not elaborate.

He intended to meet ten people from the Wan Family and explore the location of the Teleportation Array in the Extreme West Desert Sea.

To truly find a region for the Ye Family to fully develop.

This matter cannot be divulged until it is accomplished, and even if it succeeds, the Ye Family should maintain secrecy.

In Ye Jingcheng’s perspective, the Spirit Treasure was coveted by many, along with the Ye Family’s unique status in Beast Desolate Wasteland; a true Nascent Soul Cultivator is necessary to gradually reach dominance.

After several instructions to Ye Xingqun, Ye Jingcheng headed toward the Clan Academy Hall, also wanting to see the new Ice Spirit Root prodigy of the Ye Family.

The Ye Family’s Clan Academy Hall was located on the mountainside, slightly shorter than the Assembly Hall yet taller than the courtyards of the Qi Cultivation Race People.

Moreover, it was at the easternmost part of Lingyun Peak, where one could see the sunrise from within the mountain sea daily.

Ye Jingcheng hadn’t visited for quite some time.

The entire Clan Academy Hall consisted of a large three-entrance courtyard, with the first front yard housing records of Ye Family members’ achievements.

It functioned as the Ye Family’s hero wall, while the central yard was where the Immortal Seedling Sect of the clan studied and practiced magic.

For those newly ascending the mountain, cultivation techniques were tedious; only magic could stimulate their incessant endeavors, while the backyard was the place where Ye Family imparted teachings.

When Ye Jingcheng arrived at the Clan Academy Hall, a girl of about ten years was gazing intently at the wall.

At the name Ye Xingyu.

She was so engrossed that she didn’t even notice Ye Jingcheng’s approach.

Ye Jingcheng had a rough idea of what was going on and didn’t speak, continuing to watch.

“Patriarch!” After a while, the girl noticed Ye Jingcheng, especially upon seeing his appearance, showing surprise.

“How is it? Are you accustomed to being on the mountain?” Ye Jingcheng inquired.

“Replying to Patriarch, I am accustomed; my parents strongly support my coming to Lingyun Peak, and since childhood, they told me stories about Clan Mountain and my grandfather. These days, coming to Clan Mountain has already fulfilled Shuang’Er’s desire!” Ye Qingshuang replied.

Her eyes were extremely bright, like the newborn sunshine, not dazzling but full of warmth.

“Do you know what a family is?” Ye Jingcheng asked again.

This question made Ye Qingshuang hesitate.

But soon after, she quickly supplemented:

“Patriarch, a family is like bloodline, relatives helping each other, cultivating together!”

“As for more, I can’t think of anything!” There was still some hesitation in Ye Qingshuang’s eyes.

“Very well, remember these words today. Additionally, as a reward, I will give you two spirit insects as your Spirit Beasts!” Ye Jingcheng said directly.

He also took out a Spirit Beast Bag, revealing two snow-white Thousand-legged Frost Centipedes inside.

Unlike other centipede-like poisonous insects, these were extremely ferocious. The snow centipedes were pure white, with petite legs, and in their juvenile stage, they seemed rather cute.

“Once you reach the Qi Cultivation First Layer, you can form a contract with them.”

“However, remember what I said today. If one day you forget, I will personally take back these two snow centipedes!” After saying this, Ye Jingcheng left.

Initially, he just wanted to meet Ye Qingshuang, but Ye Qingshuang completely demonstrated a wisdom beyond her years.

Moreover, she recognized him at a glance and spoke calmly and composedly.

Ye Jingcheng was not afraid of clan members in their early ten years who knew nothing, but feared those who understood everything by that age, ending up like Ye Jingteng.

That’s why he said what he did today.

After seeing Ye Qingshuang, Ye Jingcheng returned to the courtyard, where he had been cultivating the Fire Spirit Secret Technique, Vermilion Bird True Flame – Heaven-Burning.

After all, he had the Essence Blood of the Red Phoenix Finch. The more proficient he became in the Fire Spirit Secret Technique, the more powerful his abilities.

And in the blink of an eye, more than ten days passed, and the matter with Ye Qingshuang gradually faded in Spirit Mountain, as Ye Jing Hu also went to Hidden Valley.

Ye Jingcheng accompanied Chu Yanqing in picking Spiritual Almonds.

On this day, a Spiritual Ship set off for Taihang Market, while another secretively departed in the opposite direction.

…

Yan Kingdom, Taichang Commandery, Celestial Poison Valley.

This place was shrouded in poisonous miasma year-round and was dotted with swampy deep pools.

At this moment, beside the Poison Pool, there were three handsome youths, gazing at the pool and sky in a trance.

The one with noticeably higher cultivation among them remained the most composed, while the other two constantly looked around.

“Brother Jie, if Uncle Hongchang fails, do we have to keep waiting here? There’s no Spirit Vein here, and I’ve used up more than half of my Spirit Stones!” A slightly thin figure spoke up first.

“Wait! If you run out of Spirit Stones, tell me, and I’ll distribute more. The family has given us a good supply of Spirit Stones this time!” said the leading person without opening his eyes, continuing to meditate indifferently.

“The elders often say that cultivation emphasizes the cultivation of the mind. You two need to be more diligent and stop overthinking. If you don’t have a better solution, just follow the elders’ advice, and you won’t make too many mistakes!” continued Wan Chengjie, the leader.

At that moment, the three were suddenly startled, as countless refined corpses rushed in through the valley entrance.

“They’re refined corpses, possibly cultivators from the Celestial Corpse Sect!” the cultivator who spoke earlier exclaimed again.

“Kill, kill a few refined corpses and assess their strength!” Wan Chengjie ordered.

At the same time, seven people emerged from the pool, landing together beside it.

All ten were young cultivators, each more handsome than the next.

All ten drew their Flying Swords and charged at the spirit corpses.

However, what surprised them was that these spirit corpses were exceptionally easy to kill, and soon, a heap of them lay fallen beneath their Flying Swords.

“This fellow Daoist, attacking without a word isn’t in line with the rules of the Cultivation Realm. Why not come out and explain?” Wan Chengjie suggested.

As he spoke, several cultivators indeed emerged from the shadows.

These cultivators wore the unique Celestial Corpse Robes of the Celestial Corpse Sect, their eyes glaring red as if performing some Pupil Skill.

“You bloodsacks dare to demand fairness. We’ve stepped forward, what can you do?” came a hoarse and odd voice from under the Spirit-Blocking Robe.

This instilled fear in the young clan members.

“Brother Jie, I’ll cover the retreat, and you escape!” someone even proposed to cover the retreat.

“There’s no need to retreat. If we can’t win, we surrender. Doesn’t the Celestial Corpse Sect need subordinates?” Yet Wan Chengjie directly refused.

His gaze lingered on the Spirit-Blocking Robe Cultivator in the shadows, seeing them remain silent, he sighed in relief.

He knew, his time had come.

And indeed, the outcome followed as expected. Among the spirit stones, several hidden puppets shattered the Magic Swords of the group.

Among the ten, only two were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, while the rest were in the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation.

Soon, they were all captured.

Wan Chengjie also took out a Storage Bag and handed it to the Spirit-Blocking Robe figure.

“I want to know, when will we bask in the scorching sun?” Wan Chengjie asked suggestively.

“What, you want to command my Celestial Corpse Sect?” to which the cultivator responded, leaving Wan Chengjie speechless.

What he didn’t expect was that the Spiritual Ship wasn’t heading towards Taihang Commandery, but toward the territory of the Chu Kingdom, evidently bound for the Celestial Corpse Sect’s domain.

This scene left Wan Chengjie hesitant, even doubting if he had made a mistake.

Moreover, he had given away his Storage Bag in vain.

Included within were the Wan Family’s Sword Dao inheritance and the detailed location of the Zhang Family’s Teleportation Array.

This made Wan Chengjie swallow hard.

“Does senior know Wan Hongchang?”

“Wan Hongchang? Famous? Not really,” came the reply, leaving Wan Chengjie feeling a chill in his heart.

The other nine also grew nervous, though they were all sealed in their Spirit Veins, unable to use Spiritual Power, and had their hands and feet bound.

Next to them, someone even wielding a small knife started extracting their blood.

This caused their breathing to hasten involuntarily.

“Though I don’t know why you gave me the Storage Bag, remember to show some anger. It makes refining into Living Corpses much more potent!” the Spirit-Blocking Robe Cultivator said, turning their head.

At these words, the ten felt utterly desolate.

Apparently, they had really made a mistake!