Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1098 - 775: Turtle Ancestor Enters Seclusion, Bamboo Forest Presents Treasures (Double-Length)

"Granduncle, please keep an eye on the Desert Sea for now!" Ye Jingcheng's voice resonated.

The Purple Mansion realm held many cultivators, but with Ye Xuefan in seclusion to break through to the Golden Core, Ye Haicheng, at the late stage of the Purple Mansion, was the highest in cultivation and naturally took charge.

Ye Haicheng was the one designated to oversee the region.

"Jingcheng, I'm coming with you!" Ye Xingyu declared eagerly from the side.

He was at the peak of Foundation Establishment, diligently honing his artifact refining. However, he knew such practice could be done anywhere and was keen to visit Lingyun Peak.

This desire was the primary reason he had been stationed at the teleportation array for so long.

"Very well!" Ye Jingcheng agreed, then instructed Ye Haicheng to ready the destruction of the current teleportation array. They would rely on the Mo Family's and East Sea's arrays for future teleportation needs.

This strategy would prevent the Tian Dao Sect from freely teleporting to the Desert Sea, even if they possessed the spatial node of the Ye Family's original array.

Following their discussion, Ye Jingcheng stepped directly onto the teleportation array. As the spirit stones were positioned, the transmission's spiritual aura surged outwards instantly.

A blinding flash of spiritual light erupted, accompanied by an intense white radiance that compelled both Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingyu to involuntarily shut their eyes.

Clutching their teleportation talismans, a sense of apprehension washed over them.

Yet, the familiar sensation of teleportation soon followed.

Before long, they materialized at the base of Lingyun Lake.

The familiar palace structures, the well-known buildings, and in the distance, the spirit lake, spirit mountains, the winding spirit streams, and brooks...

Along the banks of the spirit lake, Ye Jingyu and Ye Xingliu stood guard, their senses heightened.

Upon seeing Ye Jingcheng and detecting his potent Golden Core aura, a collective sigh of relief escaped them.

"Third Uncle, Uncle Xingqun, Brother Four, Brother Six, Brother Nine, thank you all for your hard work!" Ye Jingcheng expressed his gratitude with genuine emotion.

These simple words brought tears to the eyes of Ye Jingli and Ye Jingyun!

They had faced life and death within the Ye Family of Lingyun Peak, surviving against all odds.

Now, the Ye Family's auction thrives, commanding influence over the entire Taihang Commandery.

Unquestionably, Ye Jingcheng's efforts were a significant factor in this success.

Yet, it was they who had risked their lives to achieve these milestones.

They had grappled with despair, contemplating self-destruction, and confronted the perilous threat of the beast tide, ultimately securing a fragile chance at survival.

Even at this very moment, Ye Jingyu and Ye Xingliu remained quiet.

This was because they had not directly endured the darkest epochs of Lingyun Peak.

Consequently, they felt they had no standing to comment at this juncture.

"Jingcheng, you didn't drink last time, so that doesn't count!" Ye Jingli declared with hearty laughter.

"This time, you must down at least three extra cups as a penalty!"

Then, as if a thought sparked, he added,:

"Jingcheng, you might not know about Old Jiu. He's found a tall girl with Three Spirit Roots and plans to wed her once the auction concludes. He's quite shameless, hoarding the best for himself and then asking Jing Hu if he wants her!" Ye Jingli appeared to have an endless stream of topics to share.

From the unfinished drink, he drifted to Ye Jingyun's impending marriage, then to the newly acquired Qing Liu Lake territory by the Ye Family, and covered various internal Ye Family affairs.

While his speech lacked strict logical progression, each word resonated deeply with Ye Jingcheng.

Ultimately, he produced a Four-Colored Bone Fire Bead, intending to present it, but then reconsidered, deeming it potentially inauspicious, and quickly put it away.

In the end, he produced two pieces of Spirit Jade.

"Jingcheng, these are gifts for Qing Feng and Qingnian, known as Twin Rhinoceros Jade. They not only allow the users to sense each other's presence but can also absorb a strike from a Purple Mansion cultivator. They should prove quite useful..." Ye Jingli continued his explanation.

Ye Jingcheng stepped forward and placed a hand on Ye Jingli's back:

"Of course they're useful; my Sixth Brother's artifact refining skills are unparalleled in this world!"

After speaking, he addressed the assembled group:

"Sixth Brother, Ninth Brother, Fourth Brother, Uncle Xingqun, Third Uncle, Uncle Xingyu, let's head to the Bamboo Forest for a drink. We won't leave until we're thoroughly drunk today!"

Ye Jingcheng had allowed Ye Jingli to speak freely on other matters, but a pang of guilt struck him when the latter produced the two pieces of Spirit Jade, considering he had only sent a Flying Puppet to the Ye Family.

Due to the agreement with Taiyi Sect, even if it hadn't been a Flying Puppet, his personal attendance might have been permissible.

However, out of an abundance of caution, he had opted for the Flying Puppet.

"Come, let's drink!" Even Ye Jingyun, who generally preferred Spirit Tea, joined the call.

The rest of the group swiftly followed, their destination set on the Bamboo Forest.

No other location felt quite as appropriate.

It was as if the Bamboo Forest intrinsically held the spirit of Lingyun Peak, echoing the aura of days gone by.

A gentle rain brushed against the bamboo leaves, and amidst cheerful laughter, they raised their cups to the past!

The pavilion stood as it did in those bygone years, though now marked by numerous grooves and having undergone repeated repairs.

At this moment, its presence brought a sense of contentment to all.

The wine poured was Cyan Bamboo Wine, and the tea served was Spring Tea.

Their feast included the spiritual cuisine known as Red Section Fish, and the company comprised the very same individuals from that era.

"This particular wine has been in my care for seventy years!" Ye Xingqun proclaimed with a touch of boastfulness, carefully retrieving a jar of wine from his storage bag.

Ye Jingcheng observed this meticulous handling, an act he had never witnessed before.

With a gentle sweep of the dust and the removal of the cover, an immediate wave of Spirit Fragrance permeated the air.

"We could not have uncorked this wine in the past without everyone's presence then!" Ye Xingqun declared with conviction, directing his gaze at the assembled company.

In this shared moment, any disparities in cultivation and the distinctions between uncles and nephews simply dissolved.

Only the clinking of cups and the warmth of enthusiastic drinking remained.

As their spirits consequently soared, all of them found themselves succumbing to a profound, delightful drunkenness.

Not a single soul employed their cultivation to ward off the effects of the alcohol.

Naturally, even in their inebriated state, they did not neglect the preparation of gifts for Ye Jingcheng's two children.

Ye Jingyun offered two bottles of meticulously crafted spirit pills, complete with pill patterns, and shared insights from his exclusive alchemy experiences; while not quite equaling Ye Jingcheng's own accomplishments, these represented his heartfelt sentiments.

Furthermore, it was noted that both of Ye Jingcheng's children possessed Fire Spirit Roots.

Ye Xingqun presented a selection of his finest spirit insects, clearly intending to guide the two grandnephews towards paths of insect cultivation.

He also included a few wine recipes, prompting Ye Jingcheng to feign a stern expression, which in turn sent ripples of laughter through the gathering.

Ye Xingliu's contribution consisted of two compound array discs.

These array discs were rated as Tier Two Top-Grade and incorporated three distinct sub-arrays: one for defense, another for offense, and a third for trapping.

Their high degree of practicality was undeniable, while Ye Jingyu's gift was rather more straightforward: a snake egg and an eagle egg.

Both of these spirit eggs were quite remarkable, having been acquired by Ye Jingyu during an auction held at Celestial Horse Pass.

At that time, even cultivators at the Purple Mansion realm were seen setting up stalls.

The two spirit eggs also possessed a notable longevity.

Naturally, Ye Jingcheng's casual glance at the eagle egg revealed it to be quite ordinary, merely a spirit egg from a Sea Fish Eagle, possessing a faint lineage from the Cyan Roc, with the potential to advance three times, its ultimate peak being a Tier Four Demon King, a feat requiring immense resources.

However, upon laying eyes on the snake egg, Ye Jingcheng was utterly astounded.

The Treasure Light emanating from within it flared anew.

This snake egg exhibited five layers of spiritual light, exceeding even the potency of Ye Jingyu's Jade Qilin Flood Dragon.

Ultimately, it held the potential to mature into a Rock Flood Dragon.

It was an exceptionally suitable gift for Ye Qingnian, particularly considering the latter's possession of Fire, Earth, and Water Three Spirit Roots.

"Fourth Brother, this spirit egg appears quite precious..." Ye Jingcheng remarked, his speech slightly slurred from the alcohol.

To which Ye Jingyu responded:

"Jingcheng, no matter its value, it cannot possibly surpass the worth of my niece and nephew!"

A smile touched Ye Jingcheng's lips at this sentiment, and he offered no further comment.

He carefully accepted both gifts.

Observing Ye Jingyu commence the presentation of his treasures, he successively produced Profound Sun Spirit Water, the Seven-Star Fruit, essence blood from the Post-Hyperion Qilin Lion, essence blood from the Bone Flame Demon Fox...

And a multitude of spirit materials specifically for Ye Jingcheng's Tier Four Advancement Pill.

These gestures deeply moved Ye Jingcheng.

With these acquisitions combined with those he had already accumulated, Ye Jingcheng had successfully gathered all the necessary ingredients for the Tier Four Golden Scale Pill.

For the Tier Four Red Flame Pill, only a single primary ingredient remained, and the majority of components for the Jade Qilin Pill, Five-Colored Pill, and Golden Falcon Pill had been collected.

This indicated that Ye Jingcheng's cultivation journey over the coming years would proceed with remarkable smoothness.

"Fourth Brother!" Ye Jingcheng felt an even deeper wave of emotion.

Ye Jingyu's journey back from the East Sea had not been without considerable peril, facing numerous potential dangers.

Yet, he had persistently kept his attention focused on the spirit medicines and essence blood that Ye Jingcheng required.

"Jingcheng, do not carry on so. You have provided me with a great many advancement pills for my spirit beasts. Fourth Brother has little to offer in return; if you feel it is insufficient, simply indulge in a few more cups!" Ye Jingyu chuckled as he spoke.

The two raised their cups once more.

After draining his cup, Ye Jingcheng began to retrieve items from his own storage bag.

His Ye Family kinsmen had bestowed upon him treasured gifts; how could he possibly be stingy in return?