Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

The palace where Ye Jingcheng resides is located in the West District of the Market, an expansive cluster of palaces.

The roofs of these palaces are covered with golden glazed tiles that gleam under the sunlight, and on the ridges, there are various auspicious dragon and phoenix spirit shadows, intricately carved in floral patterns that are vivid and lifelike.

Of course, upon closer inspection, one would find that these spirit shadows are not truly dragons and phoenixes, but at most Flood Dragons and Simurghs.

Even on the vermilion doors, rows of golden nails are embedded.

Upon arrival, Ye Jingcheng estimated that there were no fewer than fifty palaces here.

And each palace has its own courtyard.

The courtyards are complete with artificial mountains and water, stone tables and buildings, lotus ponds, and ancient woods.

At this moment within the palace, Ye Jing Hu and Ye Jingnan are seated nearby, while Ye Jingcheng sits at the main seat.

”Eleventh Brother, although Jing Ting has developed well, she has recently been in close contact with a Purple Mansion cultivator from the Xiao family,” Ye Jing Hu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Although they hadn’t seen any actions between the two, after all, Ye Jingting is one of the Ye Family with awakened Beast Communication Pattern.

If the two truly have mutual feelings, it needs to be given more attention.

Since Xiao Shao’en is the core cultivator of the Xiao Family, if he can put aside his family identity to join, then great, otherwise, the Ye Family would need to intervene as the Ye Family would never allow its lineage to flow outside.

The most important thing for the Ye Family is their lineage.

This wasn’t mentioned in front of the Ye Talisman Shop due to the presence of many people, making it inappropriate to discuss with Ye Jingting.

”Jing Hu, find an opportunity to bring her to the palace,” Ye Jingcheng thought for a moment before speaking.

Prior to this, he truly wasn’t aware that Ye Jingting was involved in such matters.

If indeed the two have developed feelings, there are currently no benefits but only drawbacks for the Ye Family.

After all, the Ye Family hasn’t yet shown its Nascent Soul power, so it’s naturally unable to operate across mansions.

In the Southern Wilderness Province, although there’s no official rule.

There’s an implicit consensus that a Golden Core influence cannot operate across mansions.

Only four forces in the entire Southern Wilderness Province can operate across mansions, and these are the four major Nascent Soul powers of the province.

Profound Puppet Sect, Profound Lake Jiang Family, Mountain Map Liu Family, and Liuyun Sect.

Within them, Tianshu Mansion is occupied by Mountain Map Liu Family, and of course, regardless of the strength of these Nascent Soul powers, the core market and primary profitable industries still fall under the control of the Righteous Sect, such as the array clusters of teleportation arrays in Tianshu Mansion.

This is unavoidable, just like how the Ye Family is at Taihang Market, they too have to relinquish many profits to Taiyi Sect.

But fortunately, aside from the rule that boundary mansions cannot devour each other, the Righteous Sect doesn’t interfere much.

Just at this moment, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew over and landed in Ye Jingcheng’s hand, and after a glance, he smiled slightly.

”Master Xuan Jing has come to visit.” Ye Jingcheng stood up and had Ye Jing Hu and Ye Jingnan wait in the side hall, while he himself walked out of the palace.

Upon opening the vermilion door, he saw Master Xuan Jing dressed in a yellow Daoist Robe, carrying a pot of Spirit Wine, approaching.

”Qianchen Daoist, why didn’t you notify me in advance of your visit to Tianshu Mansion, so I could arrange a proper reception for you,”

”Xuanji Daoist, I just arrived at Tianshu Mansion and haven’t had the chance to disturb you,” Ye Jingcheng cupped his hands and invited Master Xuan Jing inside.

Once both entered the palace, Master Xuan Jing opened the cork of the wine pot, gently fanned it with his hand, and a rich and incomparable aroma of wine wafted into Ye Jingcheng’s nose.

”Xuanji Daoist, what kind of wine is this?” Ye Jingcheng grew curious.

”This wine is the Cloud Willow Brush from Liu Family Tavern; it has a rich and mellow taste, like willows swaying in a lake, indescribable in its fineness, and is sold only once every three years!” Master Xuan Jing spoke.

Saying this, he poured a cup for Ye Jingcheng.

”Try it first,” as Ye Jingcheng hadn’t yet picked up his wine cup, Master Xuan Jing encouraged him.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng finally drank the wine. The alcohol was not strong, but indeed carried the mood of spring breeze caressing willows and rippling green waves.

Apart from the strength of the wine, Ye Jingcheng felt a surge of extremely pure Water Attribute True Essence within him.

He estimated that if fully refined, it could save several months of hard cultivation.

This is equivalent to several months of a Golden Core cultivator’s hard cultivation.

”Xuanji Daoist, this Tier Four Spirit Wine is indeed exquisite.” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

He then put down his wine cup and inquired of Master Xuan Jing:

”Xuanji Daoist, have you come to ask about my preparations over these years?”

”Certainly not, with Qianchen Daoist’s strength, I am quite confident in the action seven years from now. The reason I’ve come to see you is there is a Golden Core trading meeting, and I’m inviting you to participate in it, as there are quite a few Alchemy Masters there; you can exchange insights on the Alchemy Dao then,” Master Xuan Jing spoke.

With these words, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but feel delighted; he still reminisces about the previous small exchange.

Although the Ye Family has plenty of Inheritance Jade Talismans, the more one understands about cultivation, the better, and the same holds true for alchemy as well; being stagnant would truly be foolish.

”Thank you, Xuanji Daoist, when is the specific date?” Ye Jingcheng inquired.

”In three days, you can come to Qianque Palace; it is initiated by Liu Family’s Liu Qianque Daoist!” Master Xuan Jing responded.

Soon after, Master Xuan Jing didn’t linger and shortly after took his leave.

Ye Jingcheng escorted Master Xuan Jing to the entrance of the palace.

Then he returned to the palace and silently began meditating.

During this time, Ye Jingcheng received a directive from the Mansion Master of Tianshu Mansion; all Golden Core cultivators’ Golden Core Conference will be held in ten days at the Xuan Shu Palace of Tianshu Mansion.

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The moonlight spills over the night, illuminating the small pond and revealing its tranquility.

Outside the palace, it remains somewhat lively, though it has dwindled considerably. Most parts of the market, except for the night market, are less crowded at night.

So, although many cultivators were teleported from Tianshu Mansion, the outside is still not as bustling as during the day.

A figure quietly arrived outside the palace and knocked on the door.

Ye Jingnan opened the courtyard gate, only to see a figure dressed in a Spirit-Blocking Robe step inside.

The figure had clearly altered their form using a secret technique, appearing both plump and short.

”This is Master Qianchen’s palace.” Ye Jingnan said, showing displeasure.

”Junior Lingyun is here to visit the senior.” The voice was slightly gruff, but upon hearing the name Lingyun, Ye Jingnan knew the person before him was Ye Jingtting.

”Let me check with Master Qianchen.” Ye Jingnan still adhered to the usual procedure and reported.

After waiting for a while, he allowed the visitor to enter.

The door was shut, and the array activated.

Ye Jingtting finally revealed her true appearance, tearing off a Spirit Talisman from her body.

In no time, she returned to her original appearance.

Ye Jingnan was somewhat surprised, as Ye Jingtting had used a Spirit Talisman to alter her form, not a Bone Transformation Pill.

Still, despite the surprise, Ye Jingnan didn’t say much and led Ye Jingtting toward the inner palace.

Inside the palace, Ye Jingcheng was also waiting for Ye Jingtting.

”Eleventh Brother.”

”Jing Ting, sit down.” Ye Jingcheng gestured for Ye Jingtting to sit down, then waved his hand, indicating for Ye Jingnan and Ye Jing Hu to sit down as well.

”Thank you, Eleventh Brother.” Ye Jingtting was noticeably a bit nervous, yet she remained calm.

She knew what the family would inquire about.

”Jing Ting, do you know why I called you here?” Ye Jingcheng asked.

”I know. Jing Ting never forgets the family rules.” Ye Jingtting nodded, glancing at the Beast Communication Pattern on her hand.

Once this Beast Communication Pattern was imprinted, it meant she was not only Ye Jingtting but also a core member of the Ye family’s Inner Hall.

”Jing Ting never dares to overstep. She has deliberately kept her distance from Xiao Shao’en, only having brief exchanges when he shares insights on Spirit Talismans. If the family doesn’t believe it, Jing Ting can return to the Eastern Domain.”

”Returning to the Eastern Domain is unnecessary. Just remember the family rules. Of course, if you can persuade him to join the Ye family, that’s also acceptable. But you know the difficulty, as the family cannot make a name in Southern Wilderness Province within thirty years,” Ye Jingcheng said.

The rules must be followed, but he wouldn’t be without compassion. Furthermore, Ye Jingtting’s talents in Refining Talisman and Talisman Shop management are outstanding.

”Jing Ting already knows what to do. After the Tianshu auction, Jing Ting will choose seclusion.” Ye Jingtting nodded.

She knew that if Ye Jingcheng spoke to her in such a way, he must be aware she’d maintained distance from Xiao Shao’en, which eased her mind a lot.

”Alright, Jing Hu, once the auction ends, stay at Tianshu Mansion. Your Flood Dragon needs nurturing.” Ye Jingcheng turned to Ye Jing Hu.

Besides the Thunder Roc and Lei Hu, Ye Jing Hu also had a Thunder Flood Dragon Egg, which was likely nearing hatching.

The requisite trust Ye Jingcheng would give, but monitoring was necessary too.

Coincidentally, Ye Jing Hu was skilled with Thunder Attribute Spirit Talismans.

”By the way, Eleventh Brother, a few days ago, I heard the Xiao family obtained a Death Spring. Xiao Shao’en even told me he tried to depict the Spirit Pattern in the Spring Marrow but failed.” After finishing, Ye Jingtting suddenly spoke.

She gestured as if sketching a Spirit Pattern.

This Spirit Pattern increasingly resembled Ye Jingcheng’s Blood Spring Spirit Pattern.

After hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was taken aback and then inquired.

”Did you ask clearly what kind of Death Spring it is?”

”A Cyan Bud Spirit Spring, capable of producing Tier Three Cyan Bud Spirit Water. This Spirit Water can heal injuries and was discovered in a Tier Three Small Secret Realm. But during transplantation, it was improperly moved, the spring dried up, leaving only a few drops of Spring Marrow and a big basin of Cyan Bud Spirit Spring. As Xiao family intends to bid for the Gold Condensing Pill, they plan to sell it.” Ye Jingtting continued.

”Does Xiao Shao’en usually talk a lot?” Ye Jingcheng inquired again.

”He tends to be somewhat verbose.” Ye Jingtting didn’t know why Ye Jingcheng asked, but she answered truthfully.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but feel amused. According to Ye Jing Hu, Xiao Shao’en is a core member, yet he freely shares everything with a Foundation Establishment cultivator, revealing his personality.

”Jing Hu, help me buy it!” Ye Jingcheng looked at Ye Jing Hu.

This Spring Marrow was useful to him, but if he, a Golden Core cultivator, were to act, it wouldn’t be optimal; Ye Jing Hu as a Purple Mansion cultivator was just right. It also positioned Ye Jing Hu appropriately in the Ye Talisman Sect.

Ye Jing Hu had managed a sect of less than thirty people for a period in the Eastern Domain, which should still be manageable.

”Yes, Eleventh Brother.” Ye Jing Hu agreed readily as it truly wasn’t difficult.

Since the Xiao family needed Spirit Stones to buy the Gold Condensing Pill, purchasing the Spring Marrow was straightforward.

Ye Jingcheng nodded upon hearing this.

Including the Spirit Materials he previously gathered, the components for his Tier Three Blood Spring’s Spring Formula were finally complete. The Blood Spring’s maturation boost for Spirit Medicines would surely become even stronger.

Although it wasn’t as important as the Peach Wood Block at present, in the long run, it remained extremely promising.

Moreover, achieving such results on the first day at Tianshu Mansion was indeed a good omen.