Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1288 - 902: Lotus Gathering, Plea

Xiaoshan Market, Celestial Dust Tavern.

The four-story tavern in the market was obviously more grand and imposing than the taverns before.

Due to the frequent auctions recently, the number of cultivators in the entire market increased significantly, and as a result, the Ye family’s tavern business also flourished.

The family member currently in charge of the tavern was Ye Jingfu, whose portly figure closely resembled Ye Xinghe in his day, but with sharper eyes than Ye Xinghe of the past.

Behind him, there were two young Ye family members.

If the Ye family’s tavern is to expand in the future, more cultivators skilled in management will naturally be needed.

Ye Jingfu personally mentored the two.

"Fairy Duan, is the Lakeside Human World Tavern ready?" Ye Jingfu approached the tavern’s desk, where a female cultivator was going over the accounts.

This female cultivator was from the Duan family, and she was a steward of the Duan family, Duan Qinghong.

Seeing Ye Jingfu approaching, her brows curved into crescents, and a charming dimple appeared on her cheek.

"Brother Fu, is everything set up? Do you need to go up and take a look? I happen to have some time now." Currently, the Duan family and the Ye family jointly manage this tavern.

Moreover, in the Lakeside Human World, the special rooms like the Carefree Realm and the Celestial Pavilion of the Human World are still managed by the Duan family.

"No need!" Ye Jingfu waved his hand, seeing the other was about to lead the way.

Since it was instructed by Ye Jingcheng, he felt a bit uneasy, so he asked a few more questions.

However, seeing that she was well aware, he refrained from speaking further.

As the group headed towards the second floor of the tavern, Duan Qinghong appeared somewhat disappointed.

The Qing generation family member beside them immediately sent a transmission to Ye Jingfu.

"Uncle Jingfu, Fairy Qinghong’s intentions towards you are not ordinary."

Their view was that another beautiful story could unfold between the two stewards.

After all, the Ye family was no longer the same as before and need not hide too much.

Moreover, the Ye family encouraged cultivators to become dual cultivation partners.

"Qinglin, Qingyu, remember, in other aspects and other places, you can indulge a bit, but when you’re in the Ye family’s shops, remember at all times that you are part of the Ye family’s Commerce Hall; upholding your responsibilities and maintaining the Ye family’s foundation is our mission, so any woman from the Duan family, as long as she is in this tavern, you must not touch her!" Ye Jingfu’s gaze shifted suddenly, sending a stern transmission to them.

Currently, the Ye family is a Golden Core clan, a rising Golden Core clan.

There are countless cultivators trying to curry favor with them.

But occupying a high position requires one to keep a clear head.

If they truly can’t give up their desires, they should abdicate the responsibility.

Become a non-official Ye family cultivator.

With Ye Jingfu’s reproach, the two immediately became much more serious and lowered their heads.

Seeing this, Ye Jingfu finally heaved a sigh of relief.

Although everyone says that the tavern and shop are the easiest places to earn contribution points without worrying about life.

Only by truly occupying this position will one understand that business is also a battlefield.

Sometimes the temptation is like a heart demon, making one unable to abstain, yet easy to indulge in.

"Your Eleventh Uncle is here!" And at this moment, Ye Jingfu’s face finally showed a smile.

He gleefully led the two out, meeting Ye Jingcheng, who was approaching from the Pill Pavilion.

He invited Master Zifu and Lady He, as well as Feng Daoran.

He was naturally going to arrive in advance for tomorrow’s occasion.

In the Pill Pavilion, he had also collected a lot of spirit medicine that Ye Xingliu had helped auction over the years.

In addition to the spirit medicine, he also helped auction a trace of Cyan Branch Earthy Yin Qi.

This Earthy Yin Qi was just right for cultivating the Nine Yin Profound Soul Secret Manual, and since the journey to the Earth Immortal Realm was imminent, there wasn’t enough time to cultivate a technique.

However, every improvement in his Divine Sense in the Earth Immortal Realm could have unexpected effects.

Moreover, his Divine Sense was already ninety-eight thousand zhang; breaking through to a hundred thousand zhang would make him comparable to some weaker Nascent Souls.

In addition to these two items, there were also several drops of Demon King Essence Blood, but those were rather ordinary and not very effective for him now in the late stage of Golden Core.

"Jingfu, how are things going?" Ye Jingcheng inquired.

"Everything has been arranged!" Ye Jingfu nodded.

Subsequently, Ye Jingcheng briefly learned about the tavern’s situation.

Knowing that the family’s revenue from the tavern had more than doubled compared to a decade ago.

He was extremely satisfied.

The successful operation of the tavern didn’t solely rely on the Spirit Field cultivated by the Celestial Sand Sect.

In fact, many Spirit Fields have now been extended to the Desert Sea, Tier One Spirit Rice is given to some mortal cultivators to grow, and Spirit Beast Meat is given to affiliated clans to rear.

The Ye family had long maximized the utilization of its advantages, and if it weren’t for their strength still lacking to span an entire province, they would have already planned on starting another tavern.

This is also why Ye Jingcheng agreed to Ye Jingnan opening a Temporary Market.

In the time that followed, Ye Jingcheng also found a room in the tavern to continue cultivating the Nine Yin Profound Soul Secret Manual.

In front of him, the Dream-Devouring Worm, already at Tier Three Peak, continued to exhale black fog, enshrouding Ye Jingcheng.

Plunging Ye Jingcheng into numerous dreamscapes.

In fact, the Dream-Devouring Worm could now consume a Tier Four Dream-Devouring Pill to advance or even break through, but the process would take at least a decade. Ye Jingcheng wanted to gather more information using the Dream-Devouring Worm during this trip to the Earth Immortal Realm, so breaking through was simply not an option at the moment.

A day passed in the blink of an eye.

The next day, Ye Jingcheng opened his eyes, feeling his Divine Sense grow slightly stronger, and his eyes were filled with delight.

He rose to his feet, letting his Divine Sense naturally expand.

The tavern in the early morning was already bustling with many cultivators drinking and chatting.

Soon enough, he brushed his sleeve and walked toward the lower floor of the tavern.

There, he saw Lady He, Master Zifu, and Feng Daoran all present at the tavern entrance.

The three were even more punctual than he imagined, presumably, they had arrived early at Xiaoshan Market like him to wait.

Ye Jingcheng clearly understood their purpose for coming, undoubtedly related to the journey to the Earth Immortal Realm, but he could not agree to their request.

He couldn’t even speak openly about it, as he had made a Heavenly Dao Oath before the Prince Wang.

"Zifu Daoist, Feng Daoist, Lady He." Ye Jingcheng cupped his hands, welcoming the three.

"Qianchen Daoist’s tavern is truly flourishing," Master Zifu was the first to speak, nonchalantly producing a Jade Box as well.

Inside the Jade Box was a Spirit Medicine that Ye Jingcheng needed previously.

"I missed the grand opening to gift this Spirit Medicine, I hope Qianchen Daoist won’t blame me!"

Master Zifu offered the Spirit Medicine, and the other two also presented their spirit medicine gifts.

"You are too kind, fellow Daoists. This tavern’s opening was merely a gesture by the Celestial Sand Sect thanks to the Duan Family’s favor, not a grand opening, thus it should not be taken as such!" The Ye Family did not open a new tavern, it merely cooperated with the Duan Family Tavern, not being a grand opening, there was no reason to accept gifts.

He slightly motioned with his hand, letting each of them reclaim their gifts.

"I have prepared a humble offering of spirit wine for you, fellow Daoists," Ye Jingcheng invited the three in before they could speak further.

Entering the Lakeside Human World, the sky was adorned with lush green lotus blossoms, now at their lushest bloom, resembling pieces of emerald swimming in the Spirit Lake.

A few pink lotus flowers sprinkled among them, making the entire secret realm seem more serene and beautiful.

On the pavilion above, spirit wine and spiritual cuisine were already laid out, and as the four sat down, a group of female cultivators came in to perform music.

The music was not ordinary, but contained certain secret techniques, bringing relaxation to the body and mind.

"Qianchen Daoist..." Lady He couldn’t hold back her words.

But Ye Jingcheng raised his wine cup.

"Fellow Daoists, I have been in seclusion these days; I shall toast to you first."

Lady He swallowed the words in her throat but ultimately said nothing.

They realized, through Ye Jingcheng’s actions, he had rejected them.

At this moment, they naturally refrained from further inquiries.

Upon reaching the Golden Core Cultivator stage, one does not lack understanding of human relations.

By declining their gifts, setting up a spirit banquet, drinking but not serving tea, listening to music, and appreciating the lotus blossoms, Ye Jingcheng had already made his stance clear.

Next, the four of them simply drank and ate the spiritual cuisine, refraining from mentioning the journey to the Earth Immortal Realm altogether.

Yet, the three had slightly drifting gazes.

Feng Daoran was somewhat better, having decent strength and a Tier Four Demon King in his possession, allowing him to venture into the Earth Immortal Realm adequately.

Master Zifu and Lady He’s methods were considerably weaker.

Especially Lady He, with the death of Master Yu Yun, her power was more than halved.

Ye Jingcheng even wanted to advise Lady He against going.

But with opportunities being heavy in the Cultivation Realm...

Ye Jingcheng found it difficult to voice his thoughts.

After a round of drinking at the spirit banquet, they dispersed at dusk, all slightly rosy with drink.

Feng Daoran and Master Zifu decisively departed.

Of course, one was brimming with confidence, while the other had already given up.

Lady He, however, remained behind.

"Qianchen Daoist!" Lady He finally spoke after the others had left.

"Lady He, please speak candidly. If there is anything Qianchen can assist with, I’ll find a way to help!" Ye Jingcheng declared, placing emphasis on the words ’find a way.’

"I have already decided to enter the Earth Immortal Realm. If an accident occurs, I hope fellow Daoist will care for the Hegu Sect for one hundred years." Lady He spoke.

Speaking thus, she produced a crimson Red Lotus.

This Red Lotus was not an ordinary spiritual object, but a Supreme Fire Spirit Medicine, the Purple Flame Blood Lotus, with two thousand years of medicinal potency remaining. Whether for supplementing a Fire Spirit Root or for Alchemy and consumption, it bore excellent effects!

Especially for Ye Jingcheng’s Red Flame Fox, it could expedite the latter’s breakthrough.