Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

The sudden appearance of the maple tree was incredibly immense, with thick branches filled with countless layers of crimson maple leaves, layered like clusters of fiery clouds, turning the sky a brilliant red.

However, instead of feeling the heat from this fiery scene, Ye Jingcheng only felt a piercing clarity spreading throughout his body.

Looking to either side, Ye Jingcheng saw no sign of Prince Wang, Mansion Master Xiao, or the others.

Even Yin Wu Master and Master Rakshasa were nowhere to be seen.

At this moment, he found himself alone beneath the maple tree.

”Elder Zhang?” Ye Jingcheng thought for a moment and tried calling out.

In general, even if Ye Jingcheng couldn’t completely decipher an array, he could usually detect some clues.

But this array before him seemed not only incredibly complex but also flawless, leaving him unable to find any vulnerabilities.

He pondered for a long time, and only Zhang Zhiqiu’s name came to mind.

Of course, he hoped it wasn’t Zhang Zhiqiu.

After all, Zhang Zhiqiu was an independent Nascent Soul cultivator with considerable skills.

But since Zhang Zhiqiu was the only one who had pursued Master Rakshasa and had quietly followed them, it made the most sense to Ye Jingcheng.

Furthermore, Master Rakshasa voluntarily mentioned this, which seemed peculiar to Ye Jingcheng, as most who cultivate seek to conceal and keep contingencies, yet he revealed it to Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang.

Ye Jingcheng suspected that he’d wanted them to verify whether Zhang Zhiqiu had secretly tracked him.

Of course, all of this was also Ye Jingcheng’s speculation.

He called out to Elder Zhang again, but still, no one responded.

Ye Jingcheng flew off into the distance, but even though he thought he had flown dozens of miles away, he turned back to find the maple tree was still there, unchanged in distance.

With furrowed brows and a sinking gaze, Ye Jingcheng realized he must have been trapped in an array.

This unknown array and unknown cultivator left Ye Jingcheng feeling incredibly uneasy, so he waved his hand and took out a Forbidden Army Wall, then released the Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and Red Flame Fox.

The two beasts emerged, and with his thoughts controlling the grotto heaven, he would release the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor if danger arose.

Only then did he feel somewhat secure.

Yet no matter how many times he called, there was still no response.

Ye Jingcheng then pulled out an Array-Breaking Talisman, but as soon as it entered the void, it was like raindrops falling into a lake, causing slight ripples before disappearing.

Ye Jingcheng then turned to touch the Peach Wood Spirit Beast Bag.

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Outside the Yin Abyss, Prince Wang and Mansion Master Xiao were at the bottom of the mountain abyss, their faces filled with rage.

Yet they were helpless.

Before them was a cultivator in a yellow daoist robe with a golden hair crown, standing before a maple tree, his eyes were slightly squinted, full of arrogance.

”You two young friends should leave first, or if I change my mind, things won’t go well!” This person was Zhang Zhiqiu, who arranged the array, lying in wait for treasures.

And also for Master Rakshasa.

Of course, he wouldn’t attack Wang Ke Wei and Xiao Wankun.

Their positions in the Righteous Sect were unique; killing them would cause issues, and he didn’t want the Righteous Sect’s Nascent Souls to chase him down.

As for the others, Zhang Zhiqiu searched his memory but found no notable backgrounds, so he might as well kill a few more and reap more rewards.

The rest were ordinary Golden Core disciples; even if he killed them, the Righteous Sect’s Nascent Soul Divinity Transformation wouldn’t truly bother him for unrelated individuals.

The reason he’s been able to cultivate peacefully as an independent cultivator for years is his ability to assess situations and avoid greed and rashness.

Furthermore, he never kills any disciples with a background from a Great Sect.

”Elder Zhang, the Daoist Qianchen inside is my close friend, and he plans to join the Righteous Sect in the future!” Prince Wang interjected.

Though he had means to deal with Nascent Soul, since Zhang Zhiqiu hadn’t attacked him, he naturally considered negotiating.

Zhang Zhiqiu didn’t respond, but his brows furrowed, clearly unwilling.

His business was Nascent Soul bullying Golden Core, and he wouldn’t give up any small fish; otherwise, how could he satisfy his appetite?

”Yes, this Daoist Qianchen is my friend too, and he seeks to join the Righteous Sect; I also hope to introduce him to my master’s patronage!” Mansion Master Xiao added.

Both of them felt amiability towards Ye Jingcheng, and they recognized his talent readily; more importantly, he could only yield a small portion of Nascent Soul Pill, with a low success rate.

In the future, he would have to compete for a spot in the mansion’s Nascent Soul Treasure Medicine; without Ye Jingcheng, Xiaoshan Prefecture would lack competitiveness.

Though they wish to save Master Rakshasa and Yin Wu Master, they were Golden Core cultivators, their strength limited, unable to convince Nascent Soul to relinquish everything.

And if Zhang Zhiqiu became enraged, they must consider escape plans.

Besides this, there was also Yin Wu Master’s price bargaining, which frustrated them; regarding Master Rakshasa, they harbored deeper resentment.

Master Rakshasa likely hid quite a few things, secretly collected secret treasures; otherwise, why would Zhang Zhiqiu pursue him here?

They too fell into Zhang Zhiqiu’s trap.

”Elder, here is a Transformation Spirit Medicine, can it suffice?” Mansion Master Xiao hesitated for a moment, then took out the Transformation Spirit Medicine previously distributed.

While taking out the Transformation Spirit Medicine, Mansion Master Xiao also took out a Fire Order with a Spirit Talisman attached.

This Fire Order is a Tier Five Talisman Treasure, even a Tier Five Upper Grade Talisman Treasure. As its treasure aura surged, Mansion Master Wang likewise took out a hammer with a Spirit Talisman attached.

Talisman Treasures for cultivators are divided into two types: one seals the power of the Magical Treasure into the Spirit Talisman.

This kind of Talisman Treasure is less powerful but excels in that multiple copies can be refined at once, which is naturally favored when there are many disciples or by a major sect with many disciples.

Another kind of Talisman Treasure is the kind with a Spirit Talisman attached. It reduces the power of the Magical Treasure slightly, but the Spirit Talisman primarily assists low-tier cultivators to control it across tiers.

At that moment, a tree root in the distance suddenly ripped through the void, and a figure, accompanied by a Flood Dragon and a Red Flame Fox, emerged.

A Profound Light Ship instantly deployed, flying away at an astonishing escape speed.

”It’s Daoist Qianchen and his Spirit Tree!”

Mansion Master Wang and Mansion Master Xiao, recognizing Ye Jingcheng, threw the jade box toward Zhang Zhiqiu and also headed in Ye Jingcheng’s direction.

Since Ye Jingcheng had already escaped, there was no need for them to stay.

To ensure Zhang Zhiqiu would not pursue, Mansion Master Xiao threw out the jade box containing the Transformation Spirit Medicine.

Out of their sight, Zhang Zhiqiu looked in the direction in which Ye Jingcheng had fled, unable to hide his greedy expression.

To think that a dignified Nascent Soul True Monarch like him didn’t have a Flood Dragon mount, while a mere Golden Core cultivator had not one, but two such magnificent exotic beasts.

As for the other party being recruited by a Righteous Sect, he was well aware it was just a ploy for leverage between the two.

Besides, even if taken as a disciple, it would be a matter for after leaving the Earth Immortal Realm.

After confirming the direction of Ye Jingcheng, he collected the Transformation Spirit Medicine that had flown over.

Then he reached toward the maple tree behind him; within the tree, a giant three zhang tall, wielding double fists, charged aggressively forward.

He pressed down with one hand, transforming into a giant palm to suppress the other.

The giant roared madly, using various means.

”Elder Zhang, my Master is True Monarch Moyuan!” Master Rakshasa hastily spoke.

”Hmph, and when you stole my Thousand-year-old Cold Marrow Heart and Tier Four Top-Grade Magical Treasure, why didn’t you call me Elder Zhang?” Seeing Master Rakshasa, Zhang Zhiqiu became extremely furious.

Just then, a sudden rumbling was heard from the side.

Next, a large hole appeared in his Ancient Maple Spirit Seed Tree, revealing the abyssal appearance outside.

From afar, Yin Wu Master also transformed into an escape light, flying away.

”To think you wasted a Tier Five Array-Breaking Talisman!” Zhang Zhiqiu became further enraged.

His form suddenly shifted, turning into a Golden Core Peak figure, and he pursued after Yin Wu Master.

Master Rakshasa also attempted to seize the opportunity to escape, initiating a Blood Escape, but the Ancient Maple Tree pierced into the void again, turning the spiritual light into a continuous band.

Even with the Blood Escape, he remained in place.

”No...”

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In the Earth Immortal Realm, at the base of a Spirit Mountain, Ye Jingcheng finally stopped.

He saw Mansion Master Xiao and Mansion Master Wang approaching, both also piloting Spiritual Ships.

”Thank you, both masters, for saving my life!” Ye Jingcheng cupped his hands in gratitude.

He had used the Peach Wood Array Breaker to escape the array, coincidentally hearing both pleading on his behalf.

Ye Jingcheng felt somewhat moved.

Though he helped them obtain the Nascent Soul Pill, after all, they provided adequate compensation.

In this regard, Ye Jingcheng indeed owed them a favor.

Speaking so, Ye Jingcheng also took out the Wood Attribute Transformation Spirit Medicine.

”Mansion Master Xiao, this Transformation Spirit Medicine shouldn’t be provided by you.”

”No need for that; I only took a small portion of the Wood Attribute Transformation Spirit Medicine. You should keep this Treasure Medicine. However, when leaving, you can leave it with me so that you won’t have to be overly taxed by the sect!” Mansion Master Xiao waved his hand, but did not immediately accept it.

”Your Wood Demon is truly extraordinary, so be cautious in this Earth Immortal Realm!” After Mansion Master Xiao spoke, Mansion Master Wang then remarked.

The Earth Immortal Realm is a land of inheritance, where many inheritances are guarded by arrays. Ye Jingcheng’s peach wood, although ancient, is incredibly ingenious.

Should anyone target him, even Nascent Soul Cultivators might covet it.

Moreover, he also noticed Ye Jingcheng’s Jade Qilin Flood Dragon and Red Flame Fox, which are not mere Mortal Beasts.

This only adds to his allure.

He understands deeply that Zhang Zhiqiu won’t let it go and will come seeking Ye Jingcheng in the future.

”From now on, why not join us in actions? The treasures we find can be divided among the three of us.” Mansion Master Wang further proposed.

”Thank you for your kind offer, Mansion Master Wang. I believe Zhang Zhiqiu has marked me, so I plan to find a Tier Four Secret Realm to hide permanently!” Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

”Very well then, here is a Tier Four Secret Realm, though it has mostly been plundered already; it would be suitable for hiding!” Mansion Master Wang nodded, casting a Spirit Technique into the Eight Trigrams Jade Mirror, also guiding Ye Jingcheng.