Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 974 - 678: Clan Mountain Arrangements, Three-Eyed’s Arrival

Previously, the Jia Family and Ye Family enjoyed good relations, so Ye Jingcheng failed to spot any issues with the Jia Family.

The Ye Family only uncovered the Wood Demon by chance, leading them to trace it back and discover the Zhang Family's collusion with the Jia Family.

Thus, in his view, Brother Jiu had already accomplished nine-tenths of the task brilliantly.

On the other hand, Ye Jingcheng felt dissatisfaction toward Ye Jing Hu, marking this as his second blunder. With Ye Xuefan now stepping in as acting Patriarch, a successor candidate was essential. Without it, the pressure would fall short, rendering Ye Jing Hu's punishment far too lenient.

"Patriarch, should we also recall the folks from Taihang Market?" Ye Jing Yun inquired.

"No need to pull back from Taihang Market just yet. Instead, instruct them to hike prices temporarily and clear out stock. Even if everything sells out, they shouldn't venture outside the market into danger. Inside the market, nobody dares to strike so boldly!" Ye Jingcheng thought briefly before replying.

"Moreover, urge the clan members to focus on secluded cultivation these days. Strength alone ensures they won't face bullying!"

"Understood!"

...

The brief meeting concluded, and Ye Jingcheng set off without delay. Time pressed heavily on him; next, he had to rush to Earth Dragon Valley to set up a lavish feast alongside the Earth Dragon Demon King.

Hosting multiple Demon Kings for an extended discussion in Demon King Valley.

Prior to departure, Ye Jingcheng paused in thought and visited the palace beneath Lingyun Lake.

Within Lingyun Lake, thanks to the hold-up, plenty of Black Mushroom Fish continued to swim freely.

A quick look from Ye Jingcheng brought a flicker of delight to his face.

This resource stood as a vital pillar of the Ye Family's economy right now.

Once inside the palace, Ye Jingcheng freed a batch of Ye Family members.

Though the leftover hundred-plus individuals felt somewhat cramped, Ye Jingcheng viewed it as a prime chance.

Should the Ye Family relocate to the Extreme West Desert Sea, Hidden Peak or not, internal secrecy would become unnecessary.

At minimum, bearers of the Beast Communication Pattern wouldn't remain ignorant of the family's Hidden Peak or Extreme West Desert Sea, knowing only Lingyun Peak.

This occasion naturally deviated from the Hidden Peak approach.

Hence, he let the Hidden Peak clansfolk get accustomed to the Lingyun Peak setup ahead of time, boosting family unity even more.

A genuinely mighty clan endures the loss of one member without faltering, instead nurturing countless more prodigies.

"Fourth Grand Uncle, Elder Hai He Uncle, and everyone from Hidden Peak, welcome to Lingyun Lake. Many of you haven't revisited Lingyun Peak in ages; savor the sight properly this time!" Ye Jingcheng declared.

Ye Jingcheng's words stirred great thrill among the Hidden Peak clansfolk.

High-level cultivators managed fine, scanning with Divine Sense; lower ones hesitated to probe, blocked by most arrays.

Yet their exhilaration shone through clearly.

Lingyun Peak served as the Ye Family's sacred ancestral ground, after all.

The peak carried profound significance.

Ye Jingcheng recalled Ye Shengyi involuntarily; fresh from the Celestial Mountain Sect Secret Realm, Ye Shengyi had gazed at Lingyun Peak for ages.

Those couple of days marked the only time Ye Jingcheng witnessed Ye Shengyi's true smile.

Alas, such scenes would never return.

Furthermore, Ye Jingcheng refused to let these clansfolk depart without etching at least one cherished memory of Lingyun Peak, lest some future mishap strike.

Naturally, prior to leaving, Ye Jingcheng laid down rules: outings limited in numbers, with strict concealment required.

...

Earth Dragon Valley echoed with ceaseless demon beast roars.

Golden-scaled Giant Lizards soared overhead, unleashing mighty bellows.

Inside the valley's entrance, numerous figures craned their necks, peering at the surroundings.

Ye Yunxi joined them, eyes wide with curiosity at the outer world, deeming it far more thrilling than Lingyun Peak.

Despite Chu Yanqing's firm ban, she dashed to the entrance anyway.

Pulled back by Chu Yanqing, she sulked with a pout:

"Auntie, you're peeking too!" Chu Yanqing noted Ye Yunxi's sly expression, occasionally sensing the girl resembled a boyish cultivator.

"Stay focused—this isn't Lingyun Peak. Should these demon beasts rampage, not even I could protect you!" Chu Yanqing scolded sharply at once.

Yet afterward, she too scanned the area intently.

She never anticipated that the Ye Family would have Earth Dragon Valley as their support, a place teeming with numerous Great Demons and demon beasts. For a regular cultivator at the Late Stage of Purple Mansion, venturing inside could spell certain doom.

However, upon showing the Ye Clan Order, these Great Demons courteously guided them to this spot.

She had also spotted the teleportation array within, realizing Ye Jingcheng must have used it to access the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain.

Concern for Ye Jingcheng inevitably gripped her heart.

Right then, a dazzling golden radiance streaked in from the distance.

The very next instant, a figure landed.

"Brother Cheng!" Chu Yanqing couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement upon witnessing this.

Without the presence of so many young Ye Family members around, she might have rushed into his arms.

"Yanqing, you've worked hard!" Ye Jingcheng said.

His gaze then shifted to Ye Jinghong standing nearby.

"Jinghong, you've worked hard too!" These were the elite talents from the Ye Family's Lingyun Peak, boasting superior Spirit Roots or exceptional Beast Communication Patterns.

"Eleventh Brother, it wasn't too hard for me, but what about Lingyun Peak?" Ye Jinghong asked with evident worry.

"Lingyun Peak faces no issues; everyone can cultivate here without worry for now. Should you manage to tame the Golden Scale Beast, Armor-Piercing Beast, or Earth Lizard, you could gain a top-tier Spirit Beast!" Ye Jingcheng continued.

Returning these individuals to Lingyun Peak right now wouldn't be wise.

Staying put to train diligently would better hone the resolve of these young clan members.

"Eleventh Uncle, did you arrive on a Demon King?" Ye Yunxi inquired at that point.

While others missed it, Ye Yunxi clearly observed the massive Giant Lizard that Ye Jingcheng rode upon arrival.

Its size rivaled a floating island in the sky.

"Yun Xi?" Ye Jingcheng asked tentatively, noting Ye Yunxi's bright and inquisitive expression.

"Yes!" Ye Yunxi affirmed with a nod, then added quickly in case he didn't recognize her.

"I'll contract a Demon King as my Spirit Beast someday!"

"Excellent, such bold ambition!" A faint smile crossed Ye Jingcheng's face.

Once greetings were shared with the group, Ye Jingcheng started deploying arrays in the vicinity.

The Three-eyed Demon King, Mammoth Demon King, and Thunder Roc were due soon; exposing these clan members was out of the question.

In particular, the Three-eyed Demon King's third eye possessed not only devastating Flame Divine Techniques but also piercing ocular prowess!

Thus, erecting a Tier Four concealment Array proved indispensable.

Furthermore, it had to mimic the style of Earth Dragon Valley's arrays.

This would fool the Three-eyed Demon King into believing it was the Earth Dragon Demon King's handiwork.

Before long, the array stood complete, and Ye Jingcheng gave directions to Chu Yanqing and the rest.

Afterward, he made his way to the Earth Dragon Demon King's Earth Dragon Palace.

Stepping into the grand palace, Ye Jingcheng concealed himself behind the Celestial Dragon Fruit Tree.

Thanks to Spirit Cultivation, his aura nearly matched the Earth Dragon Demon King's perfectly, enhanced by the hiding Magic Robe.

Only if the Three-eyed Demon King ignored all caution would the disguise fail.

Observing this, the Earth Dragon Demon King gave an approving nod.

With that, it disappeared from sight.

Demon Kings lacked Token Transmission methods; they communicated by bellowing across the mountains.

Alternatively, they dispatched Great Demon subordinates to relay messages.

Having been absent for days, the Earth Dragon Demon King couldn't risk sending a subordinate.

Ye Jingcheng's wait was brief; after a day and a half, the Earth Dragon Demon King came back alongside a red-robed Three-Eyed Daoist.

The Three-Eyed Daoist represented the Three-eyed Demon King's human incarnation.

"No climbing Knife Mountain or diving into Fire Sea required—just cooperation!" The Earth Dragon Demon King shook its head.

Next, it extracted a drop of Essence Blood and hurled it at the Three-eyed Demon King!