Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1031 - 720: Clan Assembly and Hall Entrance (Double-Length, Vote Requested)

The family meeting convenes on the third floor of the Treasure Tower. This specific location has been chosen because, among all the places within the Ye Family's estate, the Treasure Tower boasts the most intricate defensive arrays. It is this tradition that has seen the Ye Family consistently holding their important gatherings within its walls.

Compared to the Treasure Tower situated at Lingyun Peak, this current structure is noticeably grander and more imposing. Unlike other buildings, which were either modified or inherited from the Zhang and Jia families, this Treasure Tower stands as a testament to the Ye Family's own construction efforts. The materials selected for its creation were of superior quality, at least Tier Two top-grade spiritual materials, sourced even from the Desert Sea mine, including iron-type spiritual materials. This level of extravagance showcases the Ye Family's significant resources.

Furthermore, the formidable array encompassing the entire Treasure Tower was personally erected by Ye Xuefan. As far as Ye Jingcheng understood, it comprises three seamlessly integrated Tier Four top-grade arrays, working in tandem to provide defense, illusion, and offensive capabilities. These arrays are so potent that even cultivators at the Golden Core stage would find it difficult to breach them swiftly. In essence, its defensive prowess far surpasses that of the Ye Family's main Mountain Protection Array.

The Treasure Tower spans a total of five floors, each meticulously organized to house the Ye Family's treasures according to their respective tiers.

To Ye Jingcheng's surprise, the clan elder designated to oversee the Treasure Tower was his eighth granduncle, Ye Haiping.

At this moment, Ye Haiping was diligently organizing the stored treasures, appearing completely absorbed in his tasks, his demeanor unchanged from previous encounters.

This familiar scene even evoked a sense of nostalgia in Ye Jingcheng, reminding him of his time at the Treasure Tower back on Lingyun Peak.

Such memories brought a wave of emotion, and he couldn't help but feel a touch of melancholy.

"Haiping possesses exceptional skill in managing the Treasure Tower, yet his sole drawback is that his cultivation has not yet reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment," Ye Haicheng offered an explanation from the side.

It was evident that the Ye Family did not possess the abundant resources necessary to assign a Purple Mansion realm cultivator to guard the Treasure Tower.

The current arrangement consists of one elder supported by two core clan members.

"Brother, Jingcheng!" Ye Haiping called out, spotting the pair as they approached, and offered a warm greeting.

"Let us proceed with the family's treasure inventory," Ye Haicheng stated, his tone carrying a discernible purpose.

Ye Haiping, understanding the unspoken request, activated a hidden array. Though it appeared undisturbed on the surface, a secret passage within the Treasure Tower had been revealed.

The other elders participating in the meeting had taken a separate, equally discreet path that also led to the designated internal assembly area.

After exchanging brief pleasantries, Ye Jingcheng and Ye Haiping made their way to the third floor, the venue for the family's internal conference.

Here, a significantly larger Spirit Diagram adorned the entire wall, showcasing its intricate designs.

These Spirit Diagrams were the collective works of various members of the Ye Family's Hidden Peak branch.

Their number included the Celestial Poison Swamp Spirit Diagram, contributed by the Celestial Poison Hideout within Yanhui Commandery; the Cyan Cloud Spirit Diagram, from the Cyan Cloud Nunnery; and Spirit Diagrams representing the vast Taihang Mountain Range and the expansive Cyan Cloud Sea Domain. Moreover, Spirit Diagrams of the treacherous Desert Sea and the remote Celestial Departure Grassland were also becoming clearer.

Ye Jingcheng's attention then shifted to several of the more perilous forbidden zones within the Desert Sea, with a particular focus on the Forbidden Land of Fallen Souls. He surmised that this area likely harbored a substantial population of Soul-Devouring insects and harbored a slight anticipation for the potential appearance of a Tier Four Insect King.

With such prospects, he reasoned, once his Dream-Devouring Worm achieved advancement, the task of locating the elusive Tier Four Soul Destruction Pill would be considerably simplified.

While Ye Jingcheng was engrossed in his inspection, Ye Haicheng utilized a clan token to dispatch messages, summoning those not currently in seclusion whose cultivation levels surpassed the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment.

In a relatively short time, the various elders of the Ye Family began to congregate.

Currently, those undergoing secluded cultivation in an attempt to break through to the Purple Mansion realm were Ye Haiyu, Ye Haiyan, and Ye Xueliang. Additionally, Ye Jing Hu was also in seclusion, endeavoring to reach the Foundation Establishment Peak.

Soon, a total of seven individuals were seated around the table. This included Ye Haisheng and Ye Haicheng, both esteemed members of the Sea generation who had achieved the Purple Mansion realm.

Representing the Foundation Establishment Peak was a solitary figure, Ye Xingyu, who had recently achieved the Tier Two Peak. His Fire-Swallowing Crow had already consumed a Tier Two Advancement Pill, propelling it to this advanced stage.

Three individuals occupied the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment: Ye Jingfeng, recognized for his expertise in arrays; Ye Haiqi, adept in the art of Spirit Talisman Skill; and Elder Ye Xingxiao, who had previously undertaken a covert infiltration mission into the Haoyang Daoist Temple.

"Jingcheng, please summon your eighth granduncle!" Ye Haicheng instructed once more.

Ye Jingcheng acknowledged the directive with a nod.

Indeed, the current assembly felt somewhat lacking in numbers. Crucially, Ye Xuefan was in seclusion striving for the Purple Mansion realm, while Ye Haige, Ye Xuefu, Ye Haifei, and Ye Jingyu were all engaged in matters beyond the East Sea. Consequently, a significant portion of the Ye Family's formidable combat strength was presently unavailable.

Before long, Ye Haiping had concluded his duties and entered the chamber, taking up the final seat.

"Everyone is present. Let us commence the meeting!" Ye Haicheng spoke no further.

He raised his arm first, displaying the Beast Communication Pattern.

The others promptly followed suit, raising their own arms.

After examining the Beast Communication Pattern, Ye Haicheng's gaze first fell upon Ye Haisheng.

"Haisheng, provide a summary of the current cultivation stages of our clan members. Following that, we shall deliberate on the clan's allowances!"

"Understood, elder brother. Presently, we boast two Golden Core cultivators: Second Uncle and Jingcheng. Furthermore, there are eight Purple Mansion cultivators. These include Fourth Uncle Ye Xuefan at the Late Stage of Purple Mansion, Ninth Uncle Ye Xuefu at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, Eldest Brother at the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, Brother Fei at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, Brother He at the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, Jingyu at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion, Yanqing at the Middle Stage of Purple Mansion, and myself, Haisheng, at the Early Stage of Purple Mansion!"

"Additionally, we have six individuals at the Foundation Establishment Peak, three of whom are currently in seclusion endeavoring to reach the Purple Mansion stage. Six are at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment, thirty-five at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, and sixty-three at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment! There are twenty-three Ninth-level Qi Cultivation cultivators, with three actively attempting to break through to Foundation Establishment. One hundred fifty-eight are at the Late-stage Qi Cultivation, two hundred seventy at the Mid-stage Qi Cultivation, and four hundred at the Early-stage Qi Cultivation. This tally does not include the one hundred members within the Foreign Affairs Hall!"

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Ye Haicheng's pronouncements were delivered sequentially, with Ye Jingcheng listening with rapt attention.

After all, the crux of the matter concerned the Ye Family's financial resources. Insufficient clan allowances would invariably lead to a deceleration in the family's cultivation progress. Conversely, overly generous allowances could precipitate financial distress, potentially compelling the Ye Family to resort to mining upper-grade spirit stone veins in the future.