Sending Out an Umbrella of Protection, the Kong Family's Provocation (Bonus Chapter for Chubby Baby Bottle)

The golden light of the setting sun cast an exceptionally long glow on the bamboo groves of Taihang Marketplace.

Ye Jingcheng walked out of the restaurant, his eyes filled with extreme satisfaction.

In this transaction with Ye Jingteng, he has gathered most of the Spirit Material for the Shi Fang, and a few of them are relatively common. Even if the Ye Family doesn't have them now, they can be found with some effort.

In addition, he also gave Ye Jingteng the recipe for the spiritual liquid that could advance the bloodline of a second-tier Peachwood Demon, asking him to exchange it for it.

In the past, Ye Jingteng had some reservations and would refuse to accept the offer to some extent, but now the Jade Soul Pill is extremely popular in the Taiyi Sect, and the Illusion Peak Taihao and Venerable Taihao Master from Master Tianzhen have also come over.

He had no reservations whatsoever, and after a few drinks, he made all the promises to Ye Jingcheng.

The stone-paved roads of Taihang Marketplace are not regular; on the contrary, they are a bit crooked, making the market look like a slightly up-and-coming, ordinary little town.

It's far inferior to Taichang Market.

However, the feeling of Taihang Marketplace, with the setting sun overhead and blue sky and bamboo forest in sight, was something that Ye Jingcheng believed was incomparable to Taichang Market.

He strolled slowly back to the Spirit Beast shop. Under the setting sun, the Ye Family shop was quiet, but he saw a cultivator in Spirit-Isolating Robe still waiting at the door.

Ye Xinghong was also at the shop entrance at that moment, peeking out her head and giving him a strange look. Ye Jingcheng immediately understood what was going on.

Upon seeing Ye Jingcheng approaching, the cultivator in the Spirit-Isolating Robe immediately stepped forward.

"Master Ye Family, I have a business deal to discuss with you." The man's voice was very low.

"Oh, what business are we talking about?" Ye Jingcheng said calmly.

"This isn't a very convenient place..."

"The main issue is the timing. The Ye Family Restaurant opens tomorrow, and I need to entertain distinguished guests from the Taiyi Sect later. Why don't we talk to my uncle?" Ye Jingcheng tentatively suggested.

Upon hearing this, the man's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant.

But upon hearing that it was a distinguished guest from the Taiyi Sect, he ultimately did not react. He simply nodded and stepped aside, seemingly waiting for Ye Xinghe.

Upon seeing this, Ye Jingcheng went straight into the room.

He was almost certain that the person in front of him was Xu Wenjin, the newly appointed head of the Xu Family.

He didn't want to communicate with the Xu Family for the next few years until he knew the Jin Family and Kong Family's intentions.

Moreover, now that Tianfu True Person has accepted him as Registered Disciple, he has even more leverage to act arrogantly.

At this juncture, it would be unwise to ally with the Xu Family against the Kong Family Lineage, a Golden Core clan.

Winning would inevitably expose the Ye Family's strength, and the key point is that even if they did, it wouldn't bring Ye Family any benefit.

However, if they continue to endure being oppressed by the Kong Family, it may cause the Lineage's cultivators to lose confidence.

However, it's impossible to refuse; if there really is a problem, the Ye Family will still join hands.

But definitely not now.

The Xu Family wasn't so quickly eroded by the Kong Family.

Ye Jingcheng entered the room and immediately began studying the Pill Formula for Ren Water Pill.

Since we know the future will be turbulent, the best way to cope is to increase our strength.

The night passed quickly.

As the morning light filters through the bamboo forest, the entire Taihang Marketplace gradually comes alive.

Especially the restaurant area of Taihang Marketplace.

It was incredibly lively, with large red lanterns hanging all over the restaurant and red carpets spread on the ground. The magnificent scene of the restaurant could be seen from a great distance.

Unlike Taichang Market, Taihang Marketplace does not have any Golden Core Lineage, so it naturally cannot have four-story buildings.

Furthermore, since the Jin Family and Kong Family are only branch families of the Purple Mansion, this situation will likely persist for a long time.

Many Ye Family cultivators stood on both sides, and colorful Rosy Clouds drifted in the sky.

What's even more surprising is that eight clever rats, each holding a jade plate, stood in front of the restaurant, displaying remarkable human-like qualities and showcasing the unique characteristics of the Ye Family.

On the jade plate held by the spirit rat were spiritual fruits of exceptional Spiritual Qi, emitting an enticing fragrance.

At the entrance of the restaurant, there was a long octagonal table.

Dozens of cups of Spring Welcoming Tea and Floating Cloud Tea were also poured on top.

These spirit teas are to be served to the guests later; they are also the best signature dish of Ye Family Restaurant.

A large number of cultivators quickly gathered in front of the restaurant.

"Thank you all for your presence. It is an honor to have Ye Family Restaurant here today. The time has come, please come in!" Seeing that the time had arrived, Ye Jingcheng did not say much and directly announced the opening of the restaurant.

The opening of this restaurant is different from other celebrations. There are few gifts received, and there is no such thing as cheering. If someone gives a gift, it is a sign of goodwill. If no one gives a gift, the Ye Family will still treat them well.

The guidance of cultivators is also divided into several levels. Ye Jingcheng is responsible for cultivators above the Foundation Establishment, while Ye Xinghe is responsible for cultivators in the late Qi Refining stage and some family heads of Qi Refining Lineage.

Next, Ye Jingli was in charge of welcoming the Rogue Cultivator.

Those who entered first were the planted individuals hired by the Ye Family and the genuine Rogue Cultivator. After these people had finished sitting on the first floor, it was the turn of the smaller Lineage.

Some smaller Lineage were initially hesitant, since the Ye Family was a new restaurant owner, and even if they were skilled in spiritual cuisine, many people didn't necessarily think it was a good business.

But seeing the crowd, some Rogue Cultivator were dumbfounded, and then quickly went inside.

Ye Family Restaurant is opening today! Everything is half price, and lucky cultivators can receive two Red-Node Fish as a gift.

They were all worried that if they arrived too late, they would miss out on all the benefits.

As these smaller Lineage were invited in one by one, the Chen Family, Chu Family, and Xu Family also appeared in the distance.

The Chu Family sent Chu Yanhao, who was also at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, while the Xu Family sent Xu Wenjin.

Both of them brought a gift, but their expressions were quite different, as if they both had something on their minds.

Chu Yanhao looked worried, while Xu Wenjin's face showed some hatred, as if he felt that Ye Jingcheng had offended him.

"Brother Chu, Brother Xu, please go upstairs," Ye Jingcheng said directly.

These words immediately caused both of them to change color, after all, they were from the Purple Mansion Lineage. But soon, they seemed to realize something, and a hint of fear appeared in their eyes. After looking around and finding nothing, they walked up to the second floor with some doubt.

"Brother Ye, congratulations!" Golden Jade Hall also walked out from a distance at this moment.

He held a crimson parasol- Law Artifact in his hand.

This Law Artifact is quite meaningful, and it has the feel of a protective umbrella.

However, Ye Jingcheng remained calm and served the spiritual tea.

If he hadn't been aware of the Jin Family's ambitions before, Ye Xingliu's previous warning would have made him quite alert.

However, today, the Jin Family is destined to fail.

"Brother Jin, please come up to the third floor!" Ye Jingcheng said.

Golden Jade Hall was instantly satisfied with Ye Jingcheng's arrangement.

He now represents the Taihang family, and in principle, he should be on the same floor as the Chu Family.

Going to the third floor now means Ye Jingcheng truly understands his meaning.

Even if you don't fully understand, you at least know most of it.

"Young friend Ye, do you not welcome my Kong Family, or do you think that the Green Willow Kong Family is not suitable for Taihang Commandery?" Just then, a sound came from afar.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the audience.

Many of the Rogue Cultivator and small Lineage cultivators sitting inside also began to feel nervous.

They certainly didn't know beforehand about the relationship between the Ye Family and Kong Family, let alone that the Ye Family hadn't invited the Kong Family.

"Senior Kong, look at my memory! Our invitations have been sent to Great Hill Mountain. It was the Ye Family's fault today. The Ye Family will present the Kong Family with a second-tier spiritual meal!" Ye Jingcheng said repeatedly.

The person in front of him was none other than Kong Yulong, the Jade Dragon Master, who had been auctioned off with them at the auction.

"Hmph!" Kong Yulong snorted coldly; he couldn't let the second-tier spiritual food go uneaten.

He had been worried about not being able to find any fault with the Ye Family, but he didn't expect Ye Jingcheng to be so petty as to not invite the Kong Family, which gave him the opportunity to cause trouble.

But the next moment, Ye Jingcheng stepped past him and looked directly behind him.

This scene piqued Kong Yulong's curiosity. Could there be a cultivator in this Taihang Marketplace with a higher status than him?

But upon looking, he saw Liu Huan, Ye Jingteng, and a group of the Taiyi Sect disciples.

They also saw Taihao Master, Master Tianzhen, and most importantly, an inconspicuous old man in purple robes with a red face mixed in with them.

"Tianzhen, Senior Taihao, Big Brother, Fairy Liu, please come in..." Ye Jingcheng said repeatedly, though he really wanted to call him Tianfu True Person.

Unfortunately Tianfu True Person sent him a telepathic message, telling him not to make a fuss.

There are still many cultivators in Taihang Commandery who do not know Tianfu True Person.

After all, the most active True Person of the Taiyi Sect outside are mostly newly promoted figures like the Miaofa True Person and the Xuandao True Person.

Even if he didn't make a fuss, Kong Yulong, Golden Jade Hall, and the cultivators from several major Lineage would definitely recognize him.

The chances of the Ye Family encountering trouble in the future are extremely low.

This was more than enough to satisfy him.

Kong Yulong, on the other hand, looked as if he had swallowed a bitter pill, his face filled with embarrassment.

Yet, one must still strive to restrain oneself.

Of course, Golden Jade Hall on the third floor of the restaurant also looked grim. Beside him was Kong Yulong, a cultivator from the Kong Family's Purple Mansion, while the main seats were occupied by Master Tianzhen and Taihao Master, as well as Tianfu True Person.

Ye Jingcheng wasn't flattering him at all; he was clearly trying to plunge him into a living hell.

He didn't want to stay there for even a second longer.

At the same time, he understood that he needed to bring back the events of today to his Lineage as soon as possible.

The relationship between the Ye Family and Taiyi Illusion Peak is ridiculously close.

"Fellow Daoist Kong, what gifts have you prepared today?" Taihao Master invited Kong Yulong to a table and asked at the opportune moment.

This question made Kong Yulong even more embarrassed.

He was the one who came to sabotage us, so he wouldn't have prepared any gifts. In the end, we had no choice but to leave behind a piece of second-grade high-quality Peacock Stone as a congratulatory gift.

He forced a smile, but even his well-developed, superficial smile didn't look natural in front of the Foundation Establishment juniors.

Even a second-grade high-quality Peacock Stone can be worth five or six thousand Spirit Stone, which is a huge loss even for Kong Yulong, a cultivator at the Purple Mansion.

But he understood even more clearly the implications.

The Kong Family can't possibly deal with both the Ye Family and Xu Family at the same time.

However, what he didn't understand was why the Ye Family had suddenly become involved with Tianfu True Person.

He tried hard to read something from Ye Jingcheng's face.

However, Ye Jingcheng was standing to the side, simply pouring spirit wine and serving spirit food. He didn't look like a family head at all, but rather like a servant boy who accompanied someone to drink.

But this made Kong Yulong and Golden Jade Hall even more wary.

This kind of the Ye Family patriarch is truly terrifying.

If Ye Jingcheng were to retaliate against Kong Yulong in this restaurant, relying on the Taiyi Sect, then it would prove that Ye Jingcheng lacks cunning.

Now they not only have to worry about the Ye Family's rise, but also about the sect's intentions.

The sects have spread the word, instructing them to disrupt the three families of Taihang Commandery. Now, they have sent the Illusion Peak of the Taiyi Sect. They can't help but have some doubts.

However, at this moment they couldn't figure it out, and they just wished the banquet would end soon so they could return to their Lineage and use the treasures to ask their respective ancestors what the sect's intentions were.

The party ended as the sun set, the golden afterglow of the twilight warming everyone's hearts.

The bamboo shoots deep in the bamboo forest seem to grow even stronger in this warm environment.

And Ye Family Restaurant is destined to become a legend in Taihang Commandery for years to come.

According to some Rogue Cultivator, the banquet in the restaurant on the first floor was changed ten times.

The spirit tea and spirit fish that the Ye Family sent out were worth over a thousand Spirit Stone.

As for the specific data, it is naturally impossible to ascertain, but the more it is circulated, the larger the number seems to become.

The Taihang Marketplace is also showing signs of becoming increasingly popular.

Furthermore, rumors circulated that most of the Demon Beast in the Red Glow Ridge of the Taihang Mountain Range had been wiped out and were now in a state of decline, which attracted more and more Rogue Cultivator to come and hunt demons.

While the Taihang Marketplace was bustling with activity, Ye Jingcheng had already returned to Soaring Cloud Peak.

It wasn't that he didn't want to observe the market for a while; the main reason was that he wasn't at ease with the Red Jade Disk.

If Tianfu makes some demands or imposes some restrictions on him, he will feel more at ease.

So, the next day, Ye Jingcheng arrived at Soaring Cloud Lake.

He then took out the Lineage Token and began transmitting his voice into the lake.

However, there was no response for a long time.

It was as if Ye Xuecang had already left the lake and gone to the Azure Cloud Sea Region in the Eastern Sea to seek an opportunity to break through to the Golden Core stage.

Ye Jingcheng had no choice but to settle for second best and headed towards Ye Haicheng's cave abode.

Ye Haicheng's cave abode is located within the Spirit Beast Valley, and it is also the highest point among the cave abode of the Ye Family members.

It serves as a gateway guarding Soaring Cloud Lake and also acts as a supervisor over the spirit Spirit Beast of the Spirit Beast Valley.

Although the Ye Family is a beast-hunting Lineage, it's not uncommon for Spirit Beast within the Lineage to cause disturbances.

Sometimes it's the stimulation of spirit medicine; other times, it's the roar of the Purple Mansion demons or Demon King.

When Ye Jingcheng arrived at Ye Haicheng's door, he found that Ye Haicheng's courtyard was also open.

The courtyard was extremely simple.

Besides the countless black ironwood stakes, there is a waterfall behind the courtyard. This waterfall is the sluice gate of the Spirit Lake, and a river is formed from here, flowing down from the top of the mountain to irrigate the area.

"Grandpa!" A figure dressed in a black robe walked out of the house.

He remained as dignified as ever.

"Second Uncle has already gone to the Eastern Sea," Ye Haicheng's words gave Ye Jingcheng the answer.

Ye Jingcheng nodded, took out the Red Jade Disk, and explained that Tianfu True Person had accepted him as Registered Disciple.

For a moment, Ye Haicheng also fell silent, merely gazing at the Red Jade Disk, making no further move for a long time.

After a long while, he finally spoke:

"There's no problem, but this jade plate had a fleeting wisp of Spiritual Qi, probably testing the Ye Family's strongest warrior!"

"Furthermore, being able to curry favor with Tianfu True Person is not necessarily a bad thing for our Ye Family at the moment."