Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

On Sha Huang Mountain, the various palaces are connected by winding stone paths.

After leaving the palace where Prince Wang resides, Ye Jingcheng didn’t return directly to his Qianchen Palace; instead, he headed towards the palace where Master Xuan Jing resided.

At the trade fair, Master Xuan Jing clearly had information about the Earth Flood Dragon, so Ye Jingcheng naturally wouldn’t miss this.

Moreover, Master Xuan Jing had also gifted him a Tier Four Spirit Gathering Array Disc, so it was proper to pay a visit in advance.

As for Master Qian He, even though his cultivation is slightly higher than that of Master Xuan Jing, Ye Jingcheng had been discreetly testing him these past few days. Being kept waiting was a mild treatment; Ye Jingcheng planned to have him visit instead.

”Brother Qianchen, please come in.” As soon as Ye Jingcheng approached, before he could take out the Sound Transmission Talisman, Master Xuan Jing walked out to greet him.

Master Xuan Jing warmly invited Ye Jingcheng inside.

”Brother Qianchen, are you seeking news about the Earth Flood Dragon?”

”Exactly!” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

Upon entering the palace, the expected pleasantries were absent; instead, Master Xuan Jing spoke directly.

”Brother Qianchen, I happen to have news of the Earth Flood Dragon, although this Earth Flood Dragon had already reached the late stage of the Fourth Tier in Dao cultivation thirty years ago.”

”Its strength is likely even greater now. Does Brother Dao have any means to counter it?”

”Would like to hear further details!” At this moment, Ye Jingcheng wasn’t afraid of the Earth Flood Dragon’s strength; he only worried it might be weak, lacking sufficient bloodline potency.

After all, for the Earth Dragon Demon King, the bloodline is key.

If the bloodline is potent enough, thirty years is ample time for the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor to advance to the Middle Stage of Nascent Soul.

At that point, entering the Earth Immortal Realm would be very secure.

With his Grotto Heaven, he could also hide treasures.

As long as he patiently builds a solid foundation, though he may not acquire great inheritances, he would certainly help the Ye Family avoid many detours.

Simultaneously, he is also intrigued by the potential True Spirit Descendants from the Earth Immortal Realm.

”The Earth Flood Dragon is in a Tier Four Secret Realm, potentially a variant enhanced from a Rock Python bloodline, guarding a Rock Heart Flower, which is a Supreme Earth Spirit Object!”

”If Brother Dao seeks the Earth Flood Dragon’s blood, I could accompany you, but I desire the Supreme Earth Spirit Object Rock Heart Flower. You may choose two from the Flood Dragon Essence Blood, Inner Core, or Poison Sac body!” Master Xuan Jing offered.

”No problem. When do you plan to act, and are there other dangers?” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

He knew despite Master Xuan Jing’s inquiries, he essentially had no option to refuse.

If he refused, he would be met with Master Xuan Jing’s polite dismissal.

Of course, even agreeing warrants a thorough understanding.

If the danger is too high, whether it is in the Celestial Demon Mountain Range or some dire location.

Even with the Earth Flood Dragon present, he wouldn’t pursue it.

If that weren’t the case, it would be safer to incite a beast tide in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain and collect Essence Blood amidst chaos.

”It’s certainly not perilous; this is the Tier Four Secret Realm of our Profound Origin Pavilion. It’s shameful to admit, our pavilion once stood as a Tier Five Nascent Soul Sect like your sect, but due to an unfortunate expedition to the Earth Immortal Realm, the sect’s Nascent Soul fell, and even the sect’s Secret Skills, only a single copy carried by family elders, were lost!”

”Nowadays, even within the Secret Realm, it’s far from peaceful, hence I wished for Brother Dao’s assistance in removing demons!”

As Master Xuan Jing spoke, he expressed sorrow and regret, with a tinge of bitter sadness in his eyes.

”Brother Xuan Ji, why not solicit the Sect and the Mansion Master of Tianshu Mansion for help?” Ye Jingcheng asked curiously.

”Brother Qianchen, although the Mansion Masters of various domains are indeed amenable, if the Tier Four Secret Realm is known by a Mansion Master, for every decade that the Secret Realm opens, he must be invited in, otherwise, it might be deemed inconsiderate, and at that time, the Supreme Pure Spiritual Object may no longer be mine.” Master Xuan Jing explained.

Upon hearing the explanation, Ye Jingcheng finally understood.

Master Xuan Jing was seeking an accomplice, rather than the main force.

Master Xuan Jing’s cultivation was somewhat stronger than his, but only marginally, not yet at the late stage of Golden Core.

And presumably, the Supreme Earth Spirit Object, might similarly be a Transformation Spirit Medicine.

Otherwise, Master Xuan Jing wouldn’t take such circuitous measures.

Ye Jingcheng nodded; though he desired the Supreme Earth Spirit Object, it wasn’t the Ye Family’s utmost need presently, and it wasn’t imperative.

Thus, the terms were agreeable to him, constituting mutual cooperation and benefit.

”Agreed, but I must clarify that if other threats arise or the Earth Flood Dragon proves too formidable, I won’t recklessly proceed!”

After considering for a moment, Ye Jingcheng still supplemented these conditions.

Given it is a Tier Four Secret Realm, it suggests the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor cannot enter, he naturally must exercise caution.

”Certainly, I plan to act ten years from now, by then, with you, we should have three Golden Core cultivators. A junior of mine will control the Tier Four Array, while you and I attack, eliminating the Earth Flood Dragon shouldn’t be problematic.” Master Xuan Jing said.

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded; ten years was an optimal duration—neither too long nor too short—while his Spirit Beasts required consumption of Advancement Pills for promotion.

Once the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon reaches the late stage of Fourth Tier, and the other two Spirit Beasts reach the mid-stage of Fourth Tier, he would then have confidence in battling even a Tier Four Peak Earth Flood Dragon.

Nevermind a late-stage Fourth Tier Earth Flood Dragon.

After exchanging contact methods with Master Xuan Jing, Ye Jingcheng left the palace and returned to his own Qianchen Palace.

Currently, he had yet to visit three True Masters: Master Qian He, Duan Chuanyun, and Lady He.

However, he didn’t intend to go to any of them.

And sure enough, soon after returning to Qianchen Palace, Duan Chuanyun came to visit.

Duan Chuanyun had brought a pot of Cold Spiritual Wine.

Evidently, after discovering the Ye Family possessed numerous Tier Four Spirit Teas, he realized his Cyan Jade Lotus Spirit Tea Tree was insignificant.

Thus, he had to focus on the Spirit Wine instead.

This Cold Spirit Brew is a rare ice wine, vastly different from ordinary spirit wine.

Upon entry, it’s like savoring a millennium-old cold jade, the whole body becomes frosty, yet there’s an inherent warmth within, truly profound and extraordinary.

”Duan Daoist, your spirit wine is indeed quite exceptional!” Ye Jingcheng commented after finishing a cup.

Of course, he was somewhat unclear about Duan Chuanyun’s intentions at the moment.

But he knew it was definitely not about alchemy.

”Brother Dao, I won’t hide it from you, I’m here because I want you to point a clear path for me.” Duan Chuanyun replied after finishing a cup himself.

Ye Jingcheng remained seated in the master’s chair, his expression and gaze unchanged.

He did not respond.

The Duan Family, to which Duan Chuanyun belongs, runs a restaurant business, recently promoted to a Golden Core Clan, likely planning to expand their tavern business in Xiaoshan Market.

Yet, the Ye Family and the Celestial Sand Sect have also shown intentions to open a tavern these days.

Duan Chuanyun could naturally sense the impending crisis.

And the Duan Family does not consider themselves a match for the Celestial Sand Sect.

However, for Ye Jingcheng, this also pertains to the interests of the Ye Family; he and Duan Chuanyun merely have a commissioned business relationship, not at a level to hand over the Ye Family’s profits.

”Brother Qianchen, our Duan Family Tavern is actually short of two things; one is a high-tier cultivator overseeing it, and the other is lacking better spiritual cuisine materials!”

”I see the Celestial Sand Sect has many spiritual cuisines. I wonder if, by giving up thirty percent of our profits, they would agree to collaborate?” Duan Chuanyun quickly supplemented seeing Ye Jingcheng unmoved, without even drinking.

Yet still, Ye Jingcheng’s expression was unchanged.

He continued:

”Brother Qianchen, forty percent, this is the most I can offer after deducting the dues to the Righteous Sect and Xiaoshan Prefecture. The remainder is only seventy percent of the profits!”

”The Celestial Sand Sect would have the right to participate in the management!” Ye Jingcheng paused again before adding a condition.

”Agreed!” Duan Chuanyun, though helpless at the moment.

But he had no options.

The Duan Family relies on the tavern.

As soon as the Celestial Sand Sect starts running theirs, with the spiritual objects from auction, they would certainly capture a large market share of cultivators.

After all, the Duan Family is somewhat esoteric in nature.

Moreover, with so many Golden Core cultivators present at the Golden Core Conference, it is enough to prove the Celestial Sand Sect’s strength.

During his own Golden Core ceremony, only four or five Golden Core cultivators might attend.

Having no confidence in competing with the Celestial Sand Sect.

”Duan Daoist, may both our families ascend to the top Golden Core influences in the Southern Wilderness Province!” Ye Jingcheng raised his cup proactively, toasting Duan Chuanyun.

Duan Chuanyun also raised his cup, the two drank heartily.

For Ye Jingcheng, despite sharing thirty percent of the tavern profits, he could leverage the Duan Family’s reputable name and three prime rooms, a feat not replicable by the Ye Family.

A mutually beneficial outcome.

”Brother Qianchen, does the Celestial Sand Sect have any suitable matches? My daughter is of marriageable age and is currently at the early stage of the Purple Mansion...” Duan Chuanyun inquired.

His gaze remained on Ye Jingcheng.

It was clear he wished to arrange for his daughter to marry Ye Jingcheng, seemingly dissatisfied with the previous bargaining.

”I haven’t paid much attention to such matters before. If there’s a suitable match, I’d definitely arrange for sect members to visit the Duan Clan Mountain to propose!” Ye Jingcheng responded likewise.

After a few more pleasantries, Duan Chuanyun left.

Ye Jingcheng planned to leave the details of the collaboration to Ye Xingliu and Ye Jingfu, needing no personal involvement.

This is the advantage of a talented family.

As for the alliance through marriage, Ye Jingcheng wasn’t lying; he genuinely planned to consult Ye Jing Hu, Ye Jingyu, and others.

Of course, he wouldn’t consider anyone below the Purple Mansion.

He clearly understood the underlying message.

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Over there, within the palace, Duan Chuanyun returned to the front of the palace.

Duan Qingtan hurried forward.

”Father, how did it go?”

”It went both well and poorly!” sighed Duan Chuanyun.

Despite his years of business acumen, this was the first time he felt such defeat.

He believed he performed well, appeasing with treasures, spirit wine, and words.

He considered the camaraderie established, yet he failed to gain any benefit once the topic shifted to interests.

Any other young individual would have agreed long ago.

Not to mention, his proposal of an alliance through marriage, where Ye Jingcheng remained indifferent.

”This Brother Qianchen should be of considerable age, likely an old monster!” Duan Chuanyun pondered.

Otherwise, he cannot fathom the outcome of today’s conversation!