Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1003 - 697: 2nd-Tier Vein-Protecting Pill, Ancient Pill Formula (2-in-1)

It was rather thought‑provoking that even though Ye Qingshuang possessed an Ice Spirit Root, she had not been appointed Chief Disciple during her Qi Cultivation stage, yet attained that position immediately after reaching Foundation Establishment.

Subsequently, he produced a generous amount of Spiritual Cuisine to host Ye Jingteng and Ye Qingshuang.

During their meal, Ye Qingshuang remained largely silent, while Ye Jingteng engaged in extensive conversation.

He would occasionally elaborate on the advantages of being part of the Sect, and at other times, he would bring up Ye Jingcheng. However, Ye Qingyan offered minimal response, maintaining a detached demeanor.

It was Ye Qingshuang who would interject occasionally, offering a few words to ease the conversation.

"Brother Yan, Granduncle has now secured a permanent position as Steward within this Taichang Market; his future prospects are boundless!"

"Congratulations, Granduncle!" Ye Qingyan echoed the sentiment, offering his congratulations repeatedly.

"Qingyan, at what cultivation level is your Eleventh Uncle currently? Many years have passed, and he still hasn't come to visit the Taichang Market," Ye Jingteng inquired again, a note of regret in his voice.

"Granduncle, he is at the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion. He only recently emerged from his seclusion a few days ago," Ye Qingyan answered truthfully, relaying the information he had received.

Truth be told, Ye Qingyan was not entirely certain; he was merely repeating what had been told to him by his family.

"Granduncle, I was just planning to return home in the coming days. Perhaps, at that time, I could invite Eleventh Uncle to visit once. After all, an auction is scheduled to take place soon!" Ye Qingyan added.

However, he observed a noticeable shift in Ye Jingteng's expression.

"Qingyan, it would be best if you refrain from venturing out during this period. I have recently heard whispers accusing the Ye Family of being descendants of the Beast Desolate Wasteland, and now they are implicating the Taiyi Sect as well!"

"Furthermore, numerous remnants of the Zhang Family are still active in the vicinity. Your departure could expose you to extreme danger!" As soon as Ye Jingteng learned of Ye Qingyan's intention to leave, he immediately voiced his concerns.

"Qingyan, now that Qingshuang and I are present, this is the opportune moment for our clan to increase its investment and enhance the operations of the Restaurant and the One Leaf Pavilion!" Ye Jingteng reiterated.

Upon hearing this, Ye Qingyan felt a sense of bewilderment, yet he still nodded in understanding.

"Granduncle, I understand. When the clansmen arrive with the goods, I will ensure they convey your message!"

"That would be most ideal!"

...

In the Extreme West Desert Sea, at the Celestial Phoenix Oasis, a Teleportation Array had finally been successfully established beneath a Spirit Lake.

Both Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xuefan were present. After conducting several thorough checks, they dispatched a message via their Clan Token.

Shortly thereafter, the Teleportation Array emanated light, and concentric rings of white luminescence materialized.

In the ensuing moment, Chu Yanqing, Ye Yunxi, Ye Jingfeng, several other members of the Ye Clan, and the Tai Cang Turtle materialized upon the Teleportation Array.

"Yanqing!" Ye Jingcheng’s gaze fell upon Chu Yanqing, his heart filled with a profound longing.

Adorned in a green dress, Chu Yanqing exuded an aura of unwavering poise and composure, her luminous eyes sparkling like the most brilliant stars in the celestial expanse.

Despite her cultivation having ascended to the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, her figure had become notably more delicate and slender.

This transformation involuntarily stirred a gentle sentiment within observers.

"Brother Cheng!" Chu Yanqing responded with a smile.

Their eyes met, and for a considerable duration, they remained locked in a shared gaze.

Little Ye Yunxi, observing from the side, could not help but interject.

"Eleventh Granduncle, Eleventh Grand-Aunt, there are so many people gathered here!" Ye Yunxi exclaimed with a wide grin, her teeth bared in laughter.

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng could not suppress a feeling of slight embarrassment.

Chu Yanqing gently ruffled her hair.

"These are all your elders. You must offer your proper greetings to each one!"

"You will learn as you go!" Ye Xuefan and the others turned their attention to the young girl, a smile gracing their features.

After all, this young prodigy was blessed with the Ye Family's Celestial Spirit Root, belonging to the Water Spirit Root lineage. Astonishingly, in less than a year of cultivation, she had already reached the Third Layer of Qi Cultivation.

Her progress could only be described as meteoric.

Furthermore, given that this was not the Yan Kingdom, upon reaching the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation at the age of fifteen or sixteen, she would be able to awaken the Beast Communication Pattern. By then, Ye Yunxi's cultivation speed would likely accelerate even further.

"Yunxi, these are your Four Celestial Ancestors. This is High Ancestor Haiyan, and this is Ancestor Haiyu..."

Ye Jingcheng introduced them individually.

"Four Celestial Ancestors, High Ancestor Haiyan..." Ye Yunxi echoed each name, her voice as sweet as honey.

"Well done. Yunxi, do you have a Spirit Beast companion yet?" Ye Xuefan and the others inquired with warm smiles.

The Ye Family possessed an abundance of Water Attribute Spirit Beasts, with turtles and whale sharks being particularly prevalent, alongside Water Attribute Silver Moon Pythons and Red Moon Pythons.

Ideally, they would have preferred Ye Yunxi to commence raising a Spirit Beast immediately to establish a robust foundation.

"I do!" To their astonishment, Ye Yunxi responded affirmatively, declaring her intention.

She then presented her Spirit Beast, a small Jade Ring Rat, which she held by the scruff of its neck.

This Jade Ring Rat sported smaller ears compared to Ye Jingcheng's beast, yet its head was notably large. Dangling from her grasp,

it visibly struggled with its limbs in bewilderment.

"Esteemed Ancestors, I intend to form a contract with it in the future. Do not be deceived by its size; it has a considerable appetite!" Ye Yunxi proclaimed, prompting laughter from the onlookers.

While a Jade Ring Rat might not be considered a formidable Spirit Beast, it served adequately as a companion.

After all, Ye Yunxi was still a young girl.

"Are you all going to abandon your Turtle Ancestor in such a manner?" the Tai Cang Turtle at the periphery suddenly grumbled.

However, upon receiving a stern look from Ye Xuefan, the Tai Cang Turtle promptly retracted its neck.

"Xuefan, where do you intend to house these mortals? A significant number of mortals from the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain are currently within my shell, making it quite heavy!" the Tai Cang Turtle abruptly shifted its tone.

"We shall make arrangements for you to release the mortals shortly!" Ye Xuefan, observing the Tai Cang Turtle's renewed decorum, suppressed the urge to reprimand it.

The Tai Cang Turtle then directed its attention towards Ye Jingcheng.

"Cheng the Kid, I wish to trade for pills. I should have accumulated a substantial amount of Contribution Points by now, correct? Procure that same Spirit Pill as last time for me. This Turtle Ancestor is determined to ascend to Turtle King status!" the Tai Cang Turtle declared, brandishing a Clan Token.

It spoke with evident urgency.

Previously, after consuming the Advancement Pill provided by Ye Jingcheng, although its efficacy was somewhat limited as it was a Tier Two Spirit Pill, it had been on the cusp of a breakthrough. Consequently, it swiftly advanced to the Mid-stage of the Third Tier.

Upon concluding its statement, its eyes darted around, and noticing the absence of Ye Haicheng,

its eyes welled up with a hint of crimson.

"Cheng the Kid, where is Haicheng? Pray tell me nothing untoward has befallen him. Did I not instruct you to maintain a closer watch over him? How could anything have occurred? It appears I must personally oversee..."

"Turtle Ancestor, Grandfather is safe. He is currently at another oasis!" Ye Jingcheng interjected before the Turtle Ancestor could finish its concerned tirade.

He genuinely had no desire to listen to its prolonged lamentations at that moment.

Moreover, he would struggle to contract a Spirit Beast until he reached the Middle Stage of the Golden Core realm anyway.

"Turtle Ancestor, the Purple Jade Vine located in Ye Shen Valley should have yielded fruit by now, am I not correct? I am preparing to refine some Purple Mansion Jade Liquid during this period!" Ye Jingcheng stated.

Within the Desert Sea, he had managed to acquire a considerable quantity of Spirit Medicine, enabling him to refine numerous Spirit Pills. However, his failure to locate any Purple Jade Vine or Gold Condensing Fruit Trees left him with a feeling of considerable regret.

Nevertheless, a notable number of individuals within the Ye Family were now poised to break through to the Purple Mansion realm: Ye Haiyu, Ye Haiyan, and Ye Xueliang. Including those from the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, there was also Ye Xingliu.

As for Ye Jing Hu, he was already in possession of a portion of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

"There are two fruits!" the Tai Cang Turtle replied, exhibiting a hint of regret.

However, it remained unclear whether its regret stemmed from the limited number of Purple Jade Fruits or Ye Haicheng's whereabouts.

In the subsequent period, Ye Jingcheng also facilitated the release of the mortals from the Turtle Ancestor's custody. He then arranged for the Ye Family's mortals to assume responsibility for the mortals residing in Celestial Phoenix Oasis.

This also coincided with a significant influx of intermarriage.

These mortals affiliated with the Ye Family were now tasked with a substantial undertaking.

At the very least, their duty was to ensure the perpetuation and prosperity of the Ye Family's bloodline.

In terms of sheer population capacity, the entirety of Celestial Phoenix Oasis could accommodate 1.1 million individuals. However, many mortals had been adversely affected and perished during the Breaking Array event.

Currently, fewer than 800,000 people remained. The Ye Family was in the process of integrating 300,000 new mortals into Celestial Phoenix Oasis.

The Ye Family's strategic objective was to see the number of mortals bearing the Ye bloodline surpass 1.2 million within the next two decades.

Concurrently with the arrangements for the mortals, Ye Jingcheng also instructed the Turtle Ancestor to release the approximately fifty cultivators from its Grotto Heaven.

These clansmen possessed low cultivation levels, with the majority being Qi Cultivation cultivators.

Some were merely fifteen or sixteen years of age.

Nevertheless, Ye Jingcheng proceeded with their release.

These clansmen, after all, were cultivators, and the Ye Family's most pressing need at the moment was an increase in its numbers.

"Jingfeng, where has Uncle Xue Liang gone?" Ye Jingcheng finally addressed Ye Jingfeng.Ye Jingfeng’s significant contribution this time was undeniable; his retrieval of the Turtle Ancestor to Yan Kingdom ignited public discussion, thus exerting pressure upon the Zhang Family. "Uncle Xue Liang has journeyed to Cyan Cloud Nunnery. He is expected to arrive within the next few days!" Ye Jingfeng confirmed with a nod. His gaze was fixed upon Ye Jingcheng, brimming with profound respect. Despite both belonging to the Jing Generation, Ye Jingcheng had unequivocally ascended to the role of a principal decision-maker within the family. In terms of standing, he was now comparable to luminaries like Ye Xuecang and Ye Xuefan. "On another note, Eleventh Brother, Qingyan will be unable to return for the present. It seems the Taiyi Sect is preventing her departure."