Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

In the center of the pavilion, Lady He continued to watch Ye Jingcheng, but she did not speak further.

Naturally, Ye Jingcheng showed no real indication of being interested either.

The care and support mentioned could vary greatly in significance. If the Hegu Sect faced a formidable Golden Core enemy or provoked a troublesome Golden Core Independent Cultivator, could Ye Jingcheng truly guard the Hegu Sect indefinitely?

This scene fell into Lady He’s eyes, and her delicate Liu Mei eyebrows furrowed slightly.

She didn’t expect Ye Jingcheng to be several times more difficult than she imagined.

Back then, when exchanging for the Demon King’s Inner Core, it was so, and today seeking assistance was the same.

But today, she had no choice but to talk. Sect Clan Cultivators, compared to Loose Cultivators, always have more concerns.

If she wasn’t fully prepared, she wouldn’t even have the opportunity to fully strive once in the Earth Immortal Realm.

The demon beast core exchanged last time was in vain, as a Fake Pill Cultivator could not continue the legacy of the Hegu Sect.

Moreover, this time, a Fake Pill Cultivator would also enter the Earth Immortal Realm and strive alongside her.

”Qianchen Daoist, this care does not require you to spend much effort, at most you will take action twice within a hundred years. If any power beyond Golden Core attacks the Hegu Sect, you are not required to take action, that would be the end of our Hegu Sect’s legacy!”

”If I do not return from the Earth Immortal Realm, I have already arranged for the Sect’s cultivators to abandon some core Spirit Mountains and parts of the industry, knowing how to advance and retreat appropriately.” Lady He spoke again.

With these words, Ye Jingcheng finally showed a slightly interested expression.

The demands now were much more reasonable.

Yet he still did not immediately agree:

”Lady He, to be honest, I too will be venturing to the Earth Immortal Realm to seek opportunities this time, so I cannot guarantee my own safe return.”

”If Qianchen Daoist should meet misfortune, then I too will resign to fate,” Lady He candidly remarked this time.

This banquet didn’t even give them a chance to speak in Ye Jingcheng’s presence.

She naturally suspected that Ye Jingcheng already had his own team, and it was likely the Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang.

This demonstrated that Ye Jingcheng’s strength had gained the recognition of both parties.

Moreover, in her impression, with Ye Jingcheng’s cautious nature, it wasn’t possible for him to venture into the Earth Immortal Realm without confidence.

At the same time, she felt Ye Jingcheng’s aura had strengthened.

Although Ye Jingcheng hid it well, her intuition told her that Ye Jingcheng had likely already reached the Late Stage of Golden Core.

”It’s rare for Lady He to value me, refusing again would be somewhat inconsiderate, I agree!” Ye Jingcheng nodded, asserting a Heavenly Dao Oath.

Seeing this, Lady He gave a Jade Box to Ye Jingcheng.

After a bit more conversation, Lady He bid farewell and left.

Ye Jingcheng escorted her out of the restaurant, watching her departing figure, and a Jade Talisman appeared in his hand.

The Jade Talisman contained his clan’s investigation into the Hegu Sect, not detailed, but also not crude. After verifying no other oversights and that it wouldn’t cause trouble, Ye Jingcheng returned to the restaurant.

He also took out the Grotto Heaven, placing the Purple Flame Blood Lotus beside the secluding Red Flame Fox.

At this moment, the Red Flame Fox was engulfed in flames, its aura fluctuating—signs of a breakthrough.

Ye Jingcheng tried to contact it with his Divine Soul but received no response, so he placed the Blood Lotus beside the Red Flame Fox.

Ordinarily, Ye Jingcheng would keep this Supreme Fire Spirit Object, but as it concerned the Red Flame Fox’s breakthrough and the Earth Immortal Realm’s safety, he wouldn’t reserve it now.

Disappointingly, the Red Flame Fox did not sense it in time as usual, so Ye Jingcheng summoned the Golden Scale Beast to guard the Red Flame Fox.

The Golden Scale Beast immediately widened its eyes, filled with desire; when Ye Jingcheng didn’t bring out Spirit Pills and Medicine, it was full of grievance.

Only with Ye Jingcheng promising to refine more Earth Attribute Spirit Pills next time, did the Golden Scale Beast roar excitedly.

It also assured Ye Jingcheng it would perform better than Peach Wood.

Ye Jingcheng remained somewhat skeptical, but within the Grotto Heaven, aside from the three Great Spirit Beasts, only the Jade Ring Rat and Dream-Devouring Worm were left, and he was even less at ease with the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon, thus after giving further instructions, he exited the Grotto Heaven.

After staying in Xiaoshan Market for three more days, Xiao He came to visit, bringing news from Mansion Master Xiao.

Mansion Master Xiao would head to Wangqing Prefecture in three days to attend the Profound Puppet Conference.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng naturally volunteered to accompany them.

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Wangqing Prefecture, Wangqing Market.

The Profound Puppet Conference was held as scheduled, the entire Wangqing Prefecture was bustling, with several times more Cultivators than in Xiaoshan Prefecture.

The number of Tier Four Golden Core True Masters had also increased greatly, Ye Jingcheng even saw Nascent Soul Cultivators, Profound Puppet Sect also had Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Among them were not just the four major Nascent Soul Powers of the Southern Wilderness Province, but also Nascent Soul Cultivators from other continents.

However, despite wanting to attend the Tier Five Trade Fair, Ye Jingcheng was not yet qualified.

In the end, he only participated in the Tier Four Golden Core Trade Fair.

Though called the Profound Puppet Conference, it was in fact similar to a trade fair, the only difference being that Profound Puppet Sect would sell six Tier Four Spirit Puppets, including one Late Stage Tier Four Spirit Puppet, two Mid-stage Tier Four Spirit Puppets, and three Early Stage Tier Four Spirit Puppets.

Ye Jingcheng naturally didn’t replace the Spirit Puppets, and in the end, he only harvested three Tier Four Spirit Medicines that assist in advancement.

It could be considered a slight gain.

”Qianchen Daoist, come to my humble abode for a visit tomorrow.” As soon as the Profound Puppet Conference ended, a transmission from Mansion Master Wang sounded in Ye Jingcheng’s mind.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

Although he had prepared quite a lot, he still couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous at this moment.

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A day’s time passed in the blink of an eye, and Ye Jingcheng arrived as expected outside Mansion Master Wang’s residence, where Wang Shiyun was already waiting.

”Elder Qianchen, please follow me; my father is inside the residence catching up with other elders.” Wang Shiyun was as beautiful as ever, like a lotus emerging from water.

Moreover, her cultivation had improved considerably compared to before.

When Ye Jingcheng followed her to a side hall, he found arrays densely packed here.

Upon entering, Ye Jingcheng discovered that there were already four people inside the room.

One of them was Mansion Master Xiao in a cyan robe, while the other two were unfamiliar to Ye Jingcheng, but judging by their attire and demeanor, they also seemed to be from powerful entities.

”Mansion Master Wang, Mansion Master Xiao!” Ye Jingcheng greeted each one with clasped hands.

”Qianchen Daoist’s talent is truly enviable; in just over twenty years, you’ve broken through another tier.” Mansion Master Wang couldn’t help but remark.

Upon hearing Mansion Master Wang’s words, the other two also showed some interest in appraising Ye Jingcheng.

One of them was extremely thin and entirely covered in a black robe, even his face was partially concealed by a long hat brim.

The other was the complete opposite, sporting a big bald head with bulging muscles throughout, clearly a powerful Body Cultivator.

”Mansion Master Wang flatters me; I’m merely anxious for success, and I’ve fallen into a lower path.” Ye Jingcheng said humbly.

”Qianchen Daoist is as modest as ever.” Mansion Master Wang laughed out loud.

He didn’t know Ye Jingcheng’s specific array-breaking techniques, but seeing Ye Jingcheng’s breakthrough, he naturally felt that Ye Jingcheng’s methods must be stronger, making their journey more favorable.

”Alright, let me introduce you; this Daoist here is Rakshasa Daoist from Brahma at Cyan Moon Mansion, and the other is Yin Wu Daoist from the Taiyin Sect, the former practices Dual Cultivation of Body and Spirit, and the latter is an Array Master!” Mansion Master Wang first introduced the two to Ye Jingcheng.

Then he introduced Ye Jingcheng to the two: ”This is the prodigious new Alchemy Master I told you about, someone who attained Golden Core Peak strength while at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, and now in Late Stage of Golden Core, is highly skilled in array-breaking techniques.” The introduction by Mansion Master Wang was extremely straightforward.

It was almost entirely based on what could be gleaned in the Cultivation Realm.

This is also the most common method of introduction in the Cultivation Realm, as it neither offends anyone nor introduces inaccurately.

Ye Jingcheng also exchanged greetings with the two.

Once all greetings were exchanged, Mansion Master Wang produced four jade mirrors.

Upon a glance, Ye Jingcheng saw that these jade mirrors were supposed to be five pieces, capable of forming an Eight Trigrams Jade Disc.

And delving deeper, he found there was a map inside, though this map appeared somewhat rough.

”Entering the Earth Immortal Realm, we won’t all appear in the same location, but the locations won’t be too far off; you all just need to arrive at this place within a month!” Mansion Master Wang wasn’t planning to travel together, as in the Earth Immortal Realm, when many cultivators group together to head to a destination, it easily attracts the covetous eyes of other cultivators.

While their power is adequate, the Earth Immortal Realm is a place not lacking in powerful cultivators.

Being cautious is certainly better.

At this moment, a Spirit Shadow appeared within the jade mirror, resembling a mountain shaped like a gourd—Gourd Mountain.

”If you find yourselves trapped in an Illusion Array or unexpectedly lost, use this mirror to sense your way; of course, this mirror can transmit sounds, but I won’t be transmitting to you all, and I hope you won’t transmit to me. If you do, I’ll assume you’ve been exposed, and the gathering spot marked inside the jade mirror will change.” Mansion Master Wang explained again.

Afterward, he elaborated on the distribution within the Earth Immortal Realm.

According to Mansion Master Wang, the Earth Immortal Realm is divided into the Upper Immortal Realm and the Lower Immortal Realm.

In the Upper Immortal Realm, spatial nodes are numerous, some said to even connect to the Spirit Realm, favored by Nascent Soul cultivators for exploration.

The Lower Immortal Realm, on the contrary, is relatively mundane, typically frequented by Golden Core cultivators.

Of course, some Nascent Soul cultivators also wander through the Lower Immortal Realm from time to time.

That’s when everyone should distance themselves.

Moreover, the optimal duration for activities isn’t a year, but half a year; after which, most Golden Core cultivators tend to gather and seek protection from their sects.

They won’t continue taking risks.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng felt glad to have embarked on this journey.

These precautions regarding the Earth Immortal Realm, if not explained by Mansion Master Wang, would indeed be unknown to him.

The previous discussions were mere tangents.

”Before heading to the Earth Immortal Realm, I’ll present each of you a drop of Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk, wishing for all to arrive safely and share in the great treasure.” After speaking, Mansion Master Wang clasped his hands and spoke.

He then distributed four jade bottles.

One drop of Thousand-Year Spiritual Milk per person.