Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 847: Chapter 600: Sunlight Warms the Heart, Red Flame Fox’s Breakthrough (Double-Length, Vote Requested)

Leaving Ye Qingshuang’s small courtyard, Ye Jingcheng went to his own former courtyard.

The yard remained simple, and the spirit field was not neglected, still planted with Spring Tea and Stone Bamboo.

Clearly, there were still family members responsible for its upkeep here.

Ye Jingcheng walked around the courtyard for a while, feeling a sense of wistful nostalgia.

He was now eighty-one years old, and the last time he was at this courtyard was fifty years ago.

He even remembered how he enjoyed sitting in the courtyard, watching the misty rain rise from Lingyun Peak and the setting sun’s glow.

Back then, he was also curious about the secrets hidden within the family atop Lingyun Peak.

After watching for a while, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but smile a few times, before heading towards the family’s Guest Reception Tower.

This Guest Reception Tower was built when the Ye Family held a grand Purple Mansion marriage ceremony, and Ye Jingcheng had placed a Wood Puppet Shadow inside.

Currently, it was also being used to monitor Ye Jingteng.

Yet during this time, Ye Jingteng made no other moves, only diligently cultivating.

Seemingly sensing Ye Jingcheng’s arrival, Ye Jingteng also came out to greet him, as it had been a while since they last met.

“Jingcheng, why didn’t you say in advance? I could have prepared spiritual cuisine and a banquet for you!” Ye Jingteng greeted warmly.

“Brother, there’s no need to be so formal. It’s my fault for being in seclusion for too long; I should be the one inviting you for a drink!” Ye Jingcheng responded with polite small talk.

Then the two walked in, their expressions extraordinarily warm and friendly.

Ye Jingteng did not mention Ye Qingshuang, and naturally, Ye Jingcheng did not either.

Of course, he understood better that Ye Jingteng was there not for Ye Qingshuang, but for the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

If Ye Jingcheng guessed correctly, Ye Jingteng even might have known that Jiang Jinghe was in seclusion.

Especially since Jiang Jinghe had obtained the Purple Jade Fruit and had quite a close connection with Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingteng might have guessed some things by now.

“Jingcheng, as you suggested, I have gathered a group of disciples in the sect. With my guidance, they have become more favorable to me, although they are slightly distanced from the sect. Only one has great talent; however, I believe that given enough time, the Ye Family’s weight within the sect will grow!”

“Even if a hundred years is not enough, then two hundred, three hundred, or even five hundred years!” Ye Jingteng remained confident.

Yet, beneath this confidence lay a sense of unease.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng knew well that this was Ye Jingteng hinting at him!

“Brother, your work gives me peace of mind. However, brother, there is a new genius with an Ice Spirit Root in the family, Ye Qingshuang. Even though Master Ziyue has taken her as a disciple, I hope you will look after her. Also, please help me send some gifts to Fairy Liu Huan!” Ye Jingcheng said.

Although he knew what Ye Jingteng wanted.

But at this moment, he was not going to give it, nor would he allow Ye Jingteng to break through to Purple Mansion so easily.

“Naturally!” Ye Jingteng replied.

“With that assurance, I am relieved. Brother, rest assured that I have already used Master Jiang’s Purple Jade Fruit to successfully attempt refining the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid. I’ve been in seclusion for insights over the past few years, and once I am free, I will refine the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid for you!” Ye Jingcheng directly stated, preempting Ye Jingteng’s next words.

“Brother, I have heard that each peak of the Taiyi Sect has three chief disciples. If Qingshuang could become one of them, it would be a great achievement for you!” added Ye Jingcheng.

At those words, Ye Jingteng nodded repeatedly.

Of course, there were concerns within him.

But he knew that if he didn’t nod, it meant he had no great contribution, which naturally meant he wouldn’t receive the family’s support regarding the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

Within Taiyi Sect, the disciples are divided into three categories: the first are the Outer Disciples, usually of ordinary Spirit Roots and those elevated through the Immortal Ascension Conference.

The second category is the Inner Sect Disciples, which is what Ye Jingteng used to be, supported by the sect but not excessively, typically featuring some Dual Spirit Roots and cultivators with pure Three Spirit Roots.

The third category comprises the True Disciples.

These require excellent Spirit Roots, typically needing at least pure Dual Spirit Roots, often including Abnormal Spirit Roots or Celestial Spirit Roots.

Among True Disciples, there are three chief positions.

Liu Huan was once among the three chief disciples of the Foundation Establishment.

If Ye Qingshuang were to contend, it would be for the chief position in Qi Cultivation, which is naturally challenging.

“These are two more individuals from the family who will be joining the sect, both with Three Spirit Roots. Brother, please look after them too!” Ye Jingcheng continued, handing over the names of the two individuals.

These individuals were previously given direct entry slots to prevent Ye Qingshuang from being directly recruited.

Within the family, these two showed extremely ordinary performance and had little sense of belonging to the family; entering the sect was likely their only chance.

But this time, the family was sending them directly, producing a bit more gratitude within them towards the family. With Ye Jingteng’s care, this gratitude may increase.

For the family, the real key player was Ye Qingshuang.

Regarding these two, it was but a message to other clans.

The message being that the Ye Family was truly fully supporting the Taiyi Sect.

It’s not that the Ye Family was keeping secret intentions, and even from the Taiyi Sect’s perspective, they couldn’t fault the Ye Family for anything.

After conversing with Ye Jingteng for a while longer, Ye Jingcheng took his leave.

…

He returned to his own courtyard, where the apricot fruits had ripened once more, the branches heavily laden with them.

The joy of harvest quietly began to fill the courtyard.

Ye Jingcheng clasped his fists in a salute, then entered the room; Chu Yanqing was next door in seclusion, so he was in no hurry.

After so many days in seclusion, there was no rush to go back into seclusion immediately.

His Divine Sense began to scan every inch of Lingyun Peak, naturally including the hilltops near the Ye Family’s Lingyun Peak.

Although the family was unlikely to have been infiltrated as of now, he still used his Divine Sense to check just in case.

For any unusual areas or people, he would record them for the family to track in the future.

After observing for a while, he only saw some family members who had already been marked by the family.

And these people were mostly without blood ties, raising Cloud Deer or Forest Pigs on the outskirts.

These cultivators had been detected with Spirit Roots in regions under the Ye family but did not have Ye blood ties.

Considering the Ye Family’s free-range strategy before the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation, being infiltrated is not surprising.

As long as these people don’t make mistakes, harm the family’s spirit beasts, or leak the family’s training techniques, the Ye Family won’t take action against them for now.

After looking around, Ye Jingcheng let out a sigh of relief.

His Divine Sense has now reached the strength of the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion, ordinary cultivators can’t evade his perception, and extraordinary ones wouldn’t be hiding in the Ye Family.

So this means the Ye Family is currently doing well.

He can also be at ease to prepare for the breakthrough to the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion.

Now that the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon has already broken through, coupled with the large number of Spirit Pills prepared earlier, and the condensed True Essence after cultivating the Five Spirits True Manual, he is quite confident in breaking through the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion.

Even after breaking through, how to break through to the Purple Mansion Peak, and even to the Golden Core, is something he needs to consider.

Three days later, Chu Yanqing also stepped out of the room.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng waiting in the courtyard, she smiled and said:

“I was wondering why today’s sunlight is so warm, turns out it’s because my husband has come out!”

“The same words apply to you.” Ye Jingcheng replied with a smile.

Then he took out two Tri-Colored Beads.

“Yanqing, the Erysipelas from your usual Black Water Pill can be resolved with this!” Ye Jingcheng said.

After Chu Yanqing received the Water Spirit Bead, her eyes were full of disbelief.

But then she smiled and said:

“Thank you, Brother Cheng!” She clearly understood something.

But as someone cultivated by the Chu Family’s former Patriarch, she knew what to ask and what not to.

“Gotten by the family, hope it helps you!” Ye Jingcheng admitted part of it generously.

But he wouldn’t continue speaking on specifics.

“It will help!” Chu Yanqing also took out a few magical artifacts.

“These are three Tier Two Peak Spirit Armors, but the Flame Crystal Ore is almost used up!” Over the past year, Chu Yanqing occasionally did some artifact refining, and now she handed these Defensive Spiritual Artifacts to Ye Jingcheng.

“Thank you, my dear wife!” Ye Jingcheng accepted the Spirit Armors with a bright smile.

With a few simple words, they held hands and walked to the apricot tree.

Although due to cultivation, they couldn’t pick Spiritual Almonds together every year,

each year, when the flowers withered and summer arrived, there was always a longing in his heart.

This was already a happiness for Ye Jingcheng.

“Try my Spirit Tea, I’ve got some years of tea brewing experience now!” Chu Yanqing continued by brewing tea for Ye Jingcheng.

She had been tending to the Spring Tea and Yunfu Tea outside the courtyard these years.

Spirit Tea without Treasure Light naturally couldn’t compare to the peak ones.

But as Ye Jingcheng drank, he couldn’t help but smile, for there was a distinct flavor in it.

“Indeed, it’s excellent, worthy of praise!”

As they drank tea, the summer seemed all the more delightful.

Two days later, all the Spiritual Almonds were picked by the two of them.

“I have a feeling I can break through to the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion within these two years!” After picking the Spiritual Almonds, Ye Jingcheng spoke again.

Hearing this, Chu Yanqing was initially taken aback, but then nodded.

She understood the meaning.

Ye Jingcheng naturally had confidence and did not need her Spirit Body’s assistance.

Rather than assisting now, it would be better to help Ye Jingcheng break through the Purple Mansion Peak.

However, for Chu Yanqing at this moment, she also felt a lot of pressure, being a Spirit Body; how could she be content with always being left far behind by Ye Jingcheng!

“I will work hard too!”

“And I’ll always wait for you!” After Chu Yanqing finished speaking, her face blushed slightly, seeming to regret her words and hurriedly refilled Ye Jingcheng’s tea.

The tea overflowed, yet she was unaware.

Ye Jingcheng, smiling, was quite satisfied with his current life.

But precisely because he was satisfied, more effort was required!

At night, after a simple warm reunion, Ye Jingcheng continued heading towards Lingyun Lake.

Although the Spiritual Energy in this courtyard was sufficient, it wasn’t the mountain’s peak, not enough to sustain the absorption by two of the Purple Mansion.

Not conducive for the breakthrough, Chu Yanqing naturally understood.

Ye Jingcheng arrived at the palace within Lingyun Lake.

And directly entered the Grotto Heaven.

What surprised Ye Jingcheng was that the Red Flame Fox started calling out.

It came to Ye Jingcheng, constantly rubbing against his hand.

Upon a slight sense, Ye Jingcheng also discovered that the Red Flame Fox was at the Peak of Mid-stage Third Tier, apparently able to start a breakthrough.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng took out two Tier Three Middle Grade Fire Attribute Spirit Pills and infused a lot of Treasure Light into the Red Flame Fox.

With the ingestion of the Treasure Light and Spirit Pills, the Red Flame Fox was suddenly shrouded in flames.

Officially entering the stage of breakthrough.

And after the Red Flame Fox’s breakthrough, in the distance, the Golden Scale Beast also more fervently rushed into the Body Refining Array.

Seemingly stimulated.

Ye Jingcheng’s smile grew even wider, considering that with the Red Flame Fox’s breakthrough to Late Stage of Third Tier, his breakthrough would be even more assured!