Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1058 - 738: Not a Drop Left, Jin Family Withdraws (2-in-1)

With a sigh, Ye Jingyun exchanged glances with Ye Jingli and Ye Xingqun.

He had even shared details about the Penglai Immortal Sect via transmission.

However, it was clear this information was merely hearsay and embellished.

After just a few sentences, Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingli lost interest.

Nevertheless, Ye Jingteng's deep concern for the Ye Family members during the recent battlefield engagements had indeed highlighted his importance.

Even though their ears were beginning to feel weary, they quietly continued to listen.

At this juncture, they could somewhat grasp why Ye Jingcheng had previously tolerated Ye Jingteng's actions.

The family undeniably required a representative within the Sect.

As the True Monarch vanished into the distance on the city ramparts, and the Taiyi Sect convened its cultivators from various peaks, Ye Jingteng, with evident reluctance, departed alongside Liu Huan.

Finally, Ye Jingyun seized the opportunity to issue commands to the family members.

"Make arrangements to distribute the Healing Elixirs immediately, and meticulously record the details of our fallen family members. We must ensure the Ye Family's compensation policies are implemented with even greater diligence!"

Ye Jingli and Ye Jingyong, utterly drained, had slumped onto the ground.

The former addressed Ye Jingyun:

"Old Jiu, I've completely depleted my Spiritual Energy!" Ye Jingli exclaimed with dramatic flair, a hint of amusement in his tone.

This declaration elicited a chorus of laughter from the surrounding Ye Family members.

The younger the clan members, the more boisterous their laughter became.

"You are an uncle to many here, and in just a few more years, you'll be a clan leader to even more!" Ye Jingyun retorted with a chuckle.

"Haha, indeed, and Old Six, your analogy is quite fitting!" Ye Jingyong also joined the playful banter, a rare occurrence.

He now boasted numerous descendants; counting even mortal relatives, he had great-grandchildren. Consequently, he had cultivated a mature and steady demeanor over time. Given another chance, he admitted he wouldn't have confronted Ye Jingcheng as he had in the past. He now genuinely yearned for the carefree days of his youth, his twenties and thirties.

Back then, everyone was merely a Qi Cultivation cultivator, unburdened by such constraints, free to speak their minds without reservation.

"Second Brother, don't mock, but my gains from this endeavor far surpass yours!" Ye Jingli declared with a touch of pride.

"Old Jiu, once this concludes, regarding the family competition for beast-slaying and the value of captured Demon Beasts, I'll generously offer extra Spirit Stones to sponsor the family!" Ye Jingli proposed once more.

"Then allow me to thank Brother Six in advance!" Ye Jingyun clasped his hands repeatedly; he recognized Ye Jingli's intention to bolster family morale.

After all, these clan members had remained behind, and any perceived neglect could indeed lead to discord.

Furthermore, the oppressive atmosphere, which had previously been heavy as ice, certainly needed some lightening.

"Uncle Xingqun must have also secured a significant harvest, correct?" Ye Jingyun directed his attention to Ye Xingqun, who was now smiling, the earlier discomfort of being interrupted seemingly vanished.

"Not bad, the primary success was marking quite a few," Ye Xingqun replied with a gentle smile.

As the Beast Tide receded, numerous injured Demon Beasts had, naturally, managed to escape.

Ye Xingqun had been diligently marking these stragglers.

Possessing Spirit Insects made locating the lairs of these Demon Beasts a straightforward task; this presented a clear opportunity for Ye Xingqun.

Beyond the injured beasts, some rare Demon Beasts had also been spotted. Though they hadn't been captured at Cyan Jade Pass, once within the Taihang Mountain Range, meticulous planning made their acquisition considerably more feasible.

After all, even pursuing Demon Beasts into the heart of the Beast Tide would not have been a prudent course of action!

"Jingyun, proceed to the Cyan Jade Hall!" At this precise moment, from a distance, Supreme Taihao transmitted his summons.

Upon hearing these words, Ye Jingyun's heart fluttered with unease, fearing that his conversation with Ye Xingqun might have been overheard.

It was a valid concern, as some High-Tier Cultivators possessed Secret Techniques that allowed them to intercept transmissions using their Divine Sense.

However, after a moment's reflection, he realized he hadn't divulged anything significant. Thus, he nodded and proceeded to follow Supreme Taihao.

Before departing, he cast a glance towards Ye Xingqun and Ye Jingli.

"Uncle Xingqun, Brother Six, Second Brother, please commence the compilation of the family members' harvests. Upon my return, we shall initiate the evaluation!" With his instructions delivered, Ye Jingyun turned and walked towards the grand hall.

Upon entering, he found all the Patriarchs from the Taihang Commandery already assembled.

Notable figures included Wei Dazhong of the Wei Family, Jin Yurong of the Jin Family, Su Xin from the Cyan Cloud Nunnery, and in addition, the leaders of two newly elevated Foundation Establishment Clans from Taihang Commandery were present.

However, at this moment, the family heads of these two Foundation Establishment Clans wore expressions clouded with bitterness.

The relentless frequency of Beast Tides in the Taihang Commandery had clearly taken its toll.

They were evidently contemplating a strategic withdrawal, preparing to abandon Taihang Commandery altogether.

Despite the absence of Purple Mansion Clans and Golden Core Clans in Taihang Commandery, its perilous nature far surpassed their initial expectations.

They would have preferred relocating their families to Taichang Commandery and establishing dedicated Demon Hunting Teams to patrol the Taihang Mountain Range.

Although this meant forfeiting the profits generated by Taihang Market, it was a far better alternative than dedicating decades to development only to regress within a single year.

"The Beast Tide has subsided, and a Demon Race in the East Sea is attempting a breakthrough; the Immortal Sect has issued a mandate for all Major Sects and their subordinate forces to dispatch Cultivators to the East Sea!"

These words were spoken by Master Tianzhen and Master Xuan Dao.

The remaining four peaks of Taiyi remained silent.

"However, in light of the Taihang Mountain Range's Beast Tide, your respective forces are excused from dispatching personnel to the East Sea. Instead, you must rigorously defend Taihang Commandery and eradicate any lingering Demon Beasts to swiftly restore peace to the region!" Ascendant Tianzhen declared once more.

As he concluded his statement, Jin Yurong clasped his hands and stepped forward to report.

"Elder Xuan Dao, Elder Tianzhen, my Jin Family sustained grievous losses during this recent engagement. Given that the main family is obligated to proceed to the East Sea, I, Yu Rong, find myself unable to fulfill further obligations. Following deliberations within the family, the Qing Liu Jin Family has resolved to relocate back to He Tian Mountain!"

"Indeed, I understand!" Master Tianzhen regarded Jin Yurong with a flicker of surprise.

He then cast his gaze upon the other family leaders present.

At this precise moment, Ye Jingyun's heart began to pound with apprehension.

For the Ye Family, securing control over Cyan Willow Lake and its surrounding counties would undoubtedly accelerate their development significantly.

Even though the Ye Family currently comprised just over fifty individuals, they possessed the capacity to recruit more Immortal Seedlings.

The most critical factor was that, within Taihang Commandery, the Ye Family stood as the sole Purple Mansion Clan.

Naturally, at this juncture, Wei Dazhong and the other leaders also exhibited keen interest.

Nevertheless, Master Tianzhen directed his inquiry towards Ye Jingyun.

"Young Ye! Can the Ye Family assume responsibility for more?"

"Replying to esteemed Elder, the Patriarch of the Ye Family, Ye Jing Hu, is on the verge of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm. Furthermore, Ascendant Qianchen is slated to return following his exploration of the Secret Realm. Therefore, we can manage two additional responsibilities!" Ye Jingyun affirmed with a decisive nod.

This invaluable opportunity, bestowed upon their Ye Family by the Taiyi Sect, necessitated that they also assume the tribute originally shouldered by the Jin Family.

"Moreover, should the Sect grant us five years of stability, we pledge to exceed the tribute for the subsequent five years, thereby fulfilling a decade's worth of obligations within the initial ten-year period!" Ye Jingyun proclaimed.

This pledge of exceeding tribute was implicitly conveyed to the two Masters, signaling the Ye Family's commitment to contribute more significantly.

"Very well, the matter is settled then!" Master Tianzhen nodded and turned his gaze to Master Xuan Dao. Upon receiving a nod from the latter, he resumed speaking:

"You are permitted to withdraw now; the Beast Tide has been repelled. The three Great Demon Emperors shall lead their Demon Race back to the deepest recesses of the Taihang Mountain Range. Your sole remaining duty is to meticulously clear the remaining Demon Beasts from Taihang Commandery; the spoils acquired from this Beast Tide are yours to retain!"

"Furthermore, your Ye Family should orchestrate an auction in the near future to draw more Loose Cultivators to Taihang Commandery. Otherwise, the revenue generated by Taihang Market is likely to diminish!" Master Tianzhen offered a timely piece of advice.

Forty percent of the Market's profits were allocated to the sect.

The Taiyi Sect certainly had no intention of allowing the income from Taihang Market to dwindle!