Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Tianshu Mansion, Yellow Cloud Street.

The place was bustling with activity, cultivators incessantly coming and going.

A cultivator who looked like a well-mannered young gentleman walked towards the depths of the street, ignoring the shouts from the cultivator behind him, and soon arrived at a place called Liuyun Pill Workshop.

However, this Pill Workshop was different from ordinary shops; beside it was a small shop isolated by itself, bearing the three big characters Ye Talisman Shop.

The entire talisman shop was not large, but there were quite a number of spirit talismans—seventy or eighty kinds—neatly arranged on the spirit shelf.

It also sold talisman pens, basic magic, talisman ink, and talisman paper.

Ye Talisman Shop was not particularly noticeable in the Tianshu Market, but in the Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment circles of Yellow Cloud Street, it was quite well-known.

After all, its prices were low, yet the quality of spirit talismans was extremely good.

”Is Sect Leader Ye here?” asked the cultivator with a gentleman’s appearance to the two female cultivators in the shop, his face showing slight disappointment.

After all, the person he wanted to see was not among them.

”Sect Leader Ye is out traveling,” one of the female cultivators responded.

”Elder Xiao, if you want to wait, you might have to wait a year!” the leading woman spoke again.

”Hmm, I know, if Sect Leader Ye returns, please let me know. I have a talisman skill insight to share with him!” After speaking, the cultivator turned around, followed by a slightly older Foundation Establishment cultivator.

”Young Master, the Talisman Array method is the family’s recently obtained core secret technique.”

”Of course I know. In the world of talisman masters, is there anyone who can master it without guidance? Not exchanging knowledge leads to stagnation. This also trains my talisman-making skills. Do you not want me to progress?” Xiao Shao’en’s face showed some displeasure.

He was the young master of the Purple Mansion Clan in Tianshu Mansion, the Xiao Family, and the youngest Purple Mansion Cultivator in the Xiao Family.

His father was the patriarch of the Xiao Family, whose cultivation was already at the Purple Mansion Peak, ready to break through to Golden Core once he found a Gold Condensing Pill.

”Young Master, exchange is exchange, but there’s no need to conversate with a Foundation Establishment cultivator,” the man said with a face full of mourning.

It wasn’t that he wanted to criticize a Purple Mansion young master, but it was something Elder Xiao, the former patriarch, ordered him to say.

Xiao Shao’en was not considered idle in the Xiao Family, but there was one point; his personality was too self-centered, even Elder Xiao couldn’t reason with him.

”What’s wrong with Foundation Establishment? A spirit talisman is a spirit talisman, cultivation is cultivation. Your narrow perspective shows you have no need to follow me anymore!” Xiao Shao’en said disdainfully.

”Young Master, but do you realize, by helping Ye Ting open a talisman shop and a sect, do you know if she is already aware of your identity, intentionally flattering you to achieve her own interests?”

”And how could a mere loose cultivator befit you, Young Master?” the middle-aged cultivator spoke, with a silent thought that the Xiao Family was bound to advance to become a Golden Core Clan in the future.

That made Ye Ting even less suitable.

As for a Foundation Establishment Sect, in his view, he could establish one himself.

”Silence, if you utter another word against Sect Leader Ye Ting, don’t blame me for being rude!” Xiao Shao’en’s face showed anger, silencing the man completely.

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After the group left, a woman in a blue robe arrived at the Ye Talisman Shop.

The woman wore a blue veil, obscuring her appearance.

This person was Ye Yunxi, who came to Central Domain for training from the Ye Family.

”Do you have Bone Transformation Talisman for sale here?” Ye Yunxi asked softly.

As soon as she spoke, the two women guarding the spirit talismans quickly transmitted sound.

”The Sect Leader instructed you to wait at Quanyu Mountain!”

However, on the surface, they played it cool and shook their heads.

Ye Yunxi pretended to be disappointed and turned around, soon heading outside of Tianshu Market.

Quanyu Mountain was a must-pass road from Tianshu Mansion to Xiaoshan Prefecture.

After flying for a day, she finally saw the outline of Quanyu Mountain.

On Quanyu Mountain, Ye Jing Ting also came out, and the two exchanged their Beast Communication Pattern before boarding Ye Yunxi’s Spiritual Ship.

”Granny Jing Ting, didn’t you say to wait for me at Tianshu Mansion? Why come to Quanyu Mountain?” Ye Yunxi asked puzzled.

Currently, the Ye Family in Central Domain logically shouldn’t need to be this cautious.

”Being careful is always better.” Ye Jing Ting said casually, without elaborating.

Regarding Xiao Shao’en, she was actually conflicted. During her time in Central Domain, he helped her a lot, opened the talisman shop for her, supported Ye Talisman Sect.

During more than a decade, due to the fast breakthrough of his Spirit Beast from Beast Communication, she had reached the Peak of Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, believing she would break through to Late Stage soon.

But precisely because of this, she understood the value of her family’s Beast Communication Pattern, so although she felt some affection for Xiao Shao’en, she didn’t know how to face it, deliberately limiting their meetings.

Seeing Ye Jing Ting not speaking, Ye Yunxi did not continue to probe but asked about the family’s upcoming Talisman Conference:

”Granny Jing Ting, you should be able to refine Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Talismans by now. In this upcoming clan talisman competition, you should definitely secure a position in the top three!” Ye Yunxi remarked with a hint of envy.

She possesses a Water Spirit Root, which naturally puts her at a disadvantage in Alchemy and Artifact Refining. Therefore, she mostly enjoys delving into Spirit Talismans and Arrays.

In terms of Spirit Talismans, even though she’s now at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment and about to break through to the Foundation Establishment Peak, having mastered a good number of spells, her talisman-making skills are still inferior to Ye Jingting’s.

She’s returning this time not specifically to participate in the clan’s talisman competition but because her training in the Central Domain is about complete, and she needs to return to the Ye Family’s Shuize Mini World to start her seclusion in preparation for the Purple Mansion.

”Right now, I can barely refine Tier Two Top-Grade Spirit Talismans, but the one with a high success rate is only the Earth Spike Talisman. I hope to make it to the top three. Given how many geniuses the clan has, if I can’t, I’ll just do my best.” Ye Jingting admitted without much confidence. The number of talented clan members is endless.

Of course, as she thought about this, the image of Xiao Shao’en came to mind. His talent in spirit talismans was the most terrifying she had ever seen. If he participated, he would likely take first place.

It’s worth noting that her own advancement in talisman making was significantly due to Xiao Shao’en’s guidance.

But soon, she shook her head, for the clan held a heavier weight in her heart.

She also walked to the bow of the Spiritual Ship, purposely opening the array slightly, feeling the gang wind against her face, her hair billowing behind her.

The Spiritual Ship steadily headed towards Xiaoshan Prefecture.

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Desert Sea, Yuanling Oasis.

In the Ye Family Hall, in charge of the Far Spirit Branch now is the Qing Generation member, Ye Qingfu.

A significant number of cultivators have gathered here.

In two months, the Ye Family’s clan gathering will commence. Right now, they need to begin inspecting the clan’s Immortal Seedlings and also select talented individuals in spirit talismans to participate in the talisman conference.

”Yun Xuan, your talent in both spirit talismans and cultivation is among the best in the family. You must give it your all this time. I’ve heard from the elder that the rewards this time might relate to a top-tier cultivation technique!” Ye Qingfu said.

Ye Yunxuan, although possessing only Dual Spirit Roots, has extremely high Spiritual Root Affinity, and his talent in making spirit talismans is exceptionally high.

If he had not participated in the clan competition with Ye Qingnian and Ye Qingfeng back then, Yun Xuan might have been considered the most talented in Spirit Roots.

”Rest assured, Uncle Qingfu. Yun Xuan will definitely give it his all!” Ye Yunxuan, whose spirit roots were discovered in the Yuanling Oasis, had been in the Yuanling Spirit Province all these years. The family aimed to groom him to become the branch patriarch of the Far Spirit Branch.

”By the way, Uncle Qingfu, recently, the Wan Family and Ma Family have been cooperating closely, and they’re keeping secrets. They might have discovered a legacy site!” Ye Yunxuan hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Through the Ye Family’s infiltration and arrangements over these years, all vassal clans have been developing towards the Celestial Departure Grassland, and the entire Desert Sea is thriving.

Naturally, many of the vassal clans are actually controlled by the Ye Family. The Ye Family doesn’t interfere with their oases or forces.

However, many affiliated forces target each other, hoping to replace the Ma Family and Wan Family. Consequently, some information has been leaked to Ye Yunxuan.

”Don’t bother with them. These vassal clans, even if they find a Tier Five legacy, pose no significant threat to our Ye Family. As if they could grow faster than us, especially with the Teleportation Array in our hands. Their discoveries ultimately benefit our Ye Family more!” Ye Qingfu spoke directly.

His strategic vision was evidently beyond Ye Yunxuan’s reach.

”Yes!” Ye Yunxuan nodded, then went on to arrange the excavation and itinerary for the clan members.

After Yunxuan left, anticipation gleamed in Ye Qingfu’s eyes.

He was among the few who knew that the Ye Family was positioning the Ma Family to seek the Celestial Sand Sect’s legacy.

Under ordinary circumstances, the Ma Family and Wan Family would never cooperate over a legacy.

And precisely as he stated, if they found significant legacy items, they would likely offer some in exchange with the Ye Family for Purple Mansion Jade Liquid and Celestial Spirit Qi.

That’s why he wasn’t in a rush.

Indeed, he also had people searching for the Celestial Sand Sect’s legacy, but no progress had been made. Now, it seemed the Ma Family must have found some clues.

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Celestial Phoenix Oasis, Assembly Hall.

The one in charge of the talisman competition this time was the Talisman Hall Master, Ye Haiyu.

Of course, even Ye Haiyu was merely at Foundation Establishment Peak, not yet at Purple Mansion. Other than Ye Jing Hu, who only knew how to make Thunder Talismans, there were no others in the Ye Family reaching Tier Three Talisman Maker level.

This was also why the Ye Family urgently held the talisman conference.

”Fourth Uncle, here’s the list of family members participating in the talisman conference this time. Ninety-eight with bloodline, and eighty-two without, totaling one hundred eighty people. How should we evaluate them?” Ye Haiyu asked.

”Divide them into two major competition arenas: Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation. Further divide the Foundation Establishment into above one hundred and below one hundred, and the Qi Cultivation into above sixty and below sixty cultivators!” Ye Xuefan said.

”Top three among the elder Qi Cultivation members and top three Foundation Establishment members receive new talisman formulas from the Ye Family, and materials provided by the family to make talismans, along with Contribution Points!”

”For the younger generation, the top three in both categories gain an opportunity to modify cultivation techniques using family talisman formulas and methods for making Tier Three Spirit Talismans, as well as increased clan allowance and clan Contribution Points!”

”We don’t distinguish between those with or without family bloodline. If those with Beast Communication Patterns do not perform better than those without, it’s a matter of personal luck.”

”However, Haiyu, you must record those who perform well yet lack family bloodline. These members should marry mortals or cultivators with Ye Family blood, ensuring the bloodline continues!”

”It’s said Jingcheng also brought back a dual cultivation method to enhance cultivation, which can serve as an additional reward for this talisman conference!”