Earthflame Fire Sha and News of Purple Palace Jade Liquid

Inside the side hall, Ye Jingcheng sat down in the main seat, then picked up the teapot and poured spiritual tea for the two of them again.

"Please have a seat. Due to the Beast Tide, we only have first-grade spiritual tea available. We apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

"I've long heard of the fame of Floating Cloud Tea. After tasting it today, I'm filled with admiration. I was just about to ask Fellow Daoist Ye Family how much Floating Cloud Tea your family sells each year?" Yuan Haoyun picked up the spiritual tea and placed it against his chest, revealing an expression of delight.

Ye Jingcheng smiled slightly, but his vigilance towards these family heads increased significantly.

Indeed, none of those who can become heads of families are easy to deal with.

Yuan Haoyun clearly wanted to use the spiritual tea to build a closer relationship.

The Ye Family is really short of Spirit Stones right now.

Although the number of cultivators in the Ye Family has decreased, Ye Family income has also decreased, affecting business in Taihang Marketplace and Taichang Markets, especially restaurants.

Because of the large number of Beast Corpses that were released, everyone had a lot of Spirit Beast meat. Although their own cooking might not taste as good and its medicinal properties might not be as good as the Ye Family's, it wouldn't be too bad, and they could save a lot of Spirit Stones.

So now, the Ye Family Restaurant's best-selling item is actually the cheapest Spring Welcoming Tea.

Ye Jingcheng also picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then confidently asked:

"I wonder if the two family heads have made preparations in Taihang Marketplace. My Lineage currently has a fairly good understanding of the Taihang Marketplace, after all, our Ye Family deals in spirit pills and spirit Spirit Beasts, as well as earth fire chambers. In addition, we also have some business in Array and Spirit Talisman, and we are planning to open a shop soon." Ye Jingcheng spoke very casually.

After saying that, he blew on the spirit tea, and the smoke from the spirit tea instantly began to meander and twist.

However, when these words reached the ears of Yunhao and Wei Yunchang, they were like a bolt from the blue.

The Ye Family's words were exceptionally arrogant.

In the entire Taihang Marketplace, there are only so many businesses. The Jin Family controls the weapon-refining business, and the Yuan Family and Wei Families hardly dare to interfere.

The Ye Family now wants to control all the spiritual pills and Spirit Beasts in the Earth Fire Chamber, and also wants to continue to explore Array and Spirit Talisman.

But this time, both of them fell silent.

They were indeed wary of the Ye Family, wary of Ye Jingcheng, and even more wary of the Master Tianzhen and the Taihao Master behind Ye Jingcheng.

Within the territory of the Taiyi Sect, all Lineage actually have intricate connections with the Taiyi Sect's Purple Mansion cultivators or Golden Core cultivators.

They looked into Ye Jingcheng's eyes, watching Ye Jingcheng calmly sip his spiritual tea.

The situation suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Even though Ye Xingyi felt somewhat awkward at this moment, he didn't speak. As Alchemist, he wasn't good at diplomacy, but he knew that Ye Jingcheng must have his reasons, so he naturally wouldn't disturb him.

"That's exactly what I was thinking when I asked that question," Yuan Haoyun was the first to speak.

"My Lineage is skilled in Array. To be honest, Patriarch Ye Family, my Lineage came to Taihang Commandery for a specific opportunity, and I think the Ye Family needs a partner." Wei Yunchang of the Wei Family spoke with much more confidence.

His eyes were exceptionally open and resolute.

Ye Jingcheng glanced at Wei Yunchang with considerable surprise, then at Yuan Haoyun.

Then he took another sip of tea:

"We definitely need partners; the Ye Family also suffered heavy losses after the great battle."

"However, I still need a reason." Ye Jingcheng's aura remained undiminished.

He put down his teacup, and his imposing presence instantly overwhelmed the two men.

He has the air of a spoiled, dissolute family head.

Yuan Haoyun and Wei Yunchang's expressions changed again.

Before they came, they had naturally inquired about Ye Jingcheng, but they never expected Ye Jingcheng to be so arrogant.

"Doesn't Ye Family need the power of three families and the power of one family? Isn't that a valid reason?"

"Secondly, if the Ye Family's Spirit Talisman and Array become popular, does the Ye Family patriarch think the Jin Family will agree? Could that be considered another reason?"

"Furthermore, the Yuan Family excels in Spirit Talisman, and my Wei Family excels in Array. These three can compensate for each other's shortcomings. Jin Family's current setback, we might be able to invite Jin Family back to Taichang Commandery." Wei Yunchang said the last word "invite" with a smile.

Ye Jingcheng smiled immediately, then his smile became quite frank.

"Haha, Brother Wei's insight is brilliant. I am convinced. In that case, I will introduce you two to Ward Master Jiang, and the rights and interests of the market will be implemented." Ye Jingcheng said.

Upon hearing this, both Wei Yunchang and Yuan Haoyun breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Ye Family is also Foundation Establishment Lineage, it was once Purple Mansion Lineage, so the Ye Family may have stored up quite a few third-tier techniques.

After all, during the Beast Tide, the Ye Family was protected by Taihao Master and Master Tianzhen, so they didn't have to use their full strength.

In particular, they have many Spirit Beasts, and each member of the tribe can easily take on three at once. The only problem is that there aren't many members in the tribe.

If it weren't for this, it wouldn't have aroused so much suspicion in the past.

"Haha, then thank you for your kindness, Ye Family. I have also prepared some Ye Family specialties for you. I hope you won't find them too meager." Wei Yunchang stood up, picked up a jade box, and handed it to Ye Jingcheng.

When Ye Jingcheng opened the box, he was surprised to find that it contained a Spirit Insect.

A Cold Snow Silkworm. This Cold Snow Silkworm is not a high-level demonic insect, and its talent is at most at the second level. However, the Cold Silkworm it produces is a valuable item in terms of Spirit Stones.

Moreover, this type of Cold Snow Silkworm has a weak reproductive capacity and is rare on the market; the Ye Family does not openly possess any.

"I feel deeply indebted to this generous gift. How about I host a second-tier spirit banquet at the Ye Family Restaurant on the day of the market? The Jin Family head and the Chen Family head will also be there!" Ye Jingcheng spoke again, and Wei Yunchang naturally nodded with a smile.

Meanwhile, Yuan Haoyun, who was standing next to him, also took out a jade box.

This jade box is even more high-end than the Wei Family's, but instead of a Spirit Beast, it contains a Spiritual Qi.

This Spiritual Qi was purplish-red in color, clearly a fiery aura.

"Ye Family, this is a 'Earthflame Fire Sha,' which can help Qi Refining cultivators break through to the Foundation Establishment. Moreover, after breaking through to the Foundation Establishment, their strength will be even greater than that of ordinary cultivators!" Yuan Haoyun introduced, and after the introduction, he closed the jade box containing the Earthflame Fire Sha.

"Yuan Family, this gift is a bit too heavy!" Ye Jingcheng waved his hand, also extremely surprised.

This Qi of Earth Sha is no cheaper than Foundation Establishment, but compared to Foundation Establishment, it can save a cultivator's life if they fail to break through.

This Qi of Earth Sha is different; if one fails to Foundation Establishment, their death will be far worse than if they hadn't consumed anything at all.

However, many Rogue Cultivators still rely on the Qi of Earth Sha to break through.

After all, Foundation Establishment are very rare in the outside world, and the refining methods are all in the hands of sects.

This Qi of Earth Sha can be nurtured in many places between heaven and earth.

The Yuan Family clearly possesses a fire vein capable of nurturing Qi of Earth Sha.

However, the drawback of Qi of Earth Sha is not only that it lacks the ability to protect one's life, but also that Qi of Heaven Gang is required when breaking through to the Purple Mansion.

For Ye Jingcheng, the absolute head of the Ye Family, there is naturally no need for Qi of Earth Sha and Qi of Heaven Gang.

It is unwise to take risks just to gain a slightly stronger fighting force.

However, there are still quite a few people in the Ye Family who want the Qi of Earth Sha, so the Qi of Earth Sha is considered a side path, but it has been proven to be useful.

"This gift is the Yuan Family's token of goodwill, and we hope the Ye Family will not refuse it. Moreover, the Ye Family can sell the Spirit Beast to the Yuan Family, which is a mutually beneficial arrangement. The price will be higher than the market price. At the same time, the Yuan Family also wants to have a channel in the Taihang Mountain Range." Yuan Haoyun said very clearly.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng patted his chest and nodded, agreeing to the suggestion. The three of them raised their teacups and drank together.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng began to slowly recount the local customs and traditions of the entire Taihang Commandery, introducing the dangerous places and places of origin in the Taihang Mountain Range. He explained the taboos of Taihang Commandery very clearly, just like a hospitable host, showing his demeanor.

Seeing this, Ye Xingyi could only sigh inwardly at his own inferiority.

As expected, the person who can be the head of the family is different. Just look at that fickle expression; it's not something an ordinary person can handle.

Just a moment ago they were on the verge of a fight, but now they're toasting each other and their relationship is incredibly good.

After a long while, when the tea was finished and the conversation had run dry, the two took the excuse that it was getting late and said their goodbyes.

Neither of the two families' clans have moved to Taihang Commandery yet; it will take another month or so.

Ye Jingcheng agreed to meet at Taihang Marketplace.

After the two left, only Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingyi remained in the main hall.

"Uncle Xingyi, thank you for your hard work at Taichang Market these past few days."

"This is nothing, it's the suffering of the patriarch that's truly hard on him. It's a pity that my uncle is in Taichang Market, and it will take him about a month to get back." Ye Xingyi rather awkwardly.

When he received the news, several days had already passed. By the time he rushed back, he only had a low-grade second-tier Spirit Boat because he had only recently broken through to the second tier.

Speed and Spiritual Qi are not plentiful, so arrangements still need to be made in the market.

Of course, more importantly, Ye Xingyi also needed to observe the situation in Taichang Market.

If something terrible were to happen to the Ye Family in Taihang Commandery, Ye Xingyi might be able to save the last few members of the Ye Family.

"Patriarch, this is a storage bag that a steward from the Taiyi Sect asked me to give to you." Ye Xingyi out a Storage Bag.

Storage Bag were the Spring-Returning Flower and the Soul-Nourishing Grass. In addition, there was the Black Crystal Stone that Ye Jingli had exchanged for, and a second-tier mid-grade boot magic Law Artifact Ye Jingyong had exchanged for.

Then Ye Xingyi took out the bill and showed it to Ye Jingcheng.

Without Ye Jingcheng, the recent bills have shrunk considerably. In the past, when Ye Jingcheng was around, the Lineage could earn 20,000 Spirit Stones a year by renting out shops.

Now, however, there is only a surplus of six or seven thousand.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng was also aware that firstly, the Jade Soul Pill was no longer the main selling product, and secondly, the Ye Family was now under the pressure of the full rent of 16,000 Spirit Stones.

Now that the Chu Family is gone, the Ye Family is solely responsible for the shops in the market.

"Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Xingyi. I have some insights on Xingyi here that you can study." Ye Jingcheng also took out a Jade Slip, which Jade Slip his insights on refining spirit pills, and was naturally better than Ye Xingyi's own research.

He was previously taught by Ye Xuefu and Ye Haiyun, while Ye Xingyi was different; he was only taught by Ye Haiyun in the early stages, and he studied everything else on his own.

Upon seeing Ye Jingcheng's Jade Slip, he was immediately overjoyed.

"Thank you, Patriarch." Ye Xingyi did not refuse.

The whole Lineage needs to develop now. Sometimes, while the individual is important, the greater good is even more important.

"Patriarch, there's something I still don't understand. Why are the Wei Family and Yuan Families sending gifts to our Ye Family?" Ye Xingyi finally asked.

"Because they need Illusion Peak's support," Ye Jingcheng said without hesitation.

"Moreover, only our Ye Family can be considered a local Lineage with any real influence. In terms of Rogue Cultivators, no other Lineage can compare to us?"

"Of course, these two families probably don't have good intentions either. The Wei Family seems difficult to deal with on the surface, but in fact, the Yuan Family is the one with ulterior motives. They have been able to tolerate my unreasonable demands all this time, which suggests that their purpose is not pure." Ye Jingcheng expressed his guess and then asked Ye Xingyi what he had said.

Fortunately, Ye Xingyi and the two only talked about elixirs and scenery, and did not talk about their Lineage or people.

In this regard, many Clan Elders of the Ye Family have done a good job, so Ye Jingcheng is naturally at ease.

Upon hearing Ye Jingcheng's words, Ye Xingyi suddenly realized what was going on.

Indeed, it is unreasonable for the Yuan Family, as the head of Foundation Establishment Lineage, to be so tolerant and even send the Ye Family Qi of Earth Sha.

It seems more like they want to march into the Taihang Mountain Range.

"It's alright, Uncle Xingyi, don't worry too much. Right now, the only Ye Family that's worth considering is our relationship with Illusion Peak. Of course, we have to work even harder to cultivate this relationship. When you return to Taichang Commandery this time, bring back some of the Ye Family's Spirit Beasts. The Lineage has captured another batch of spirit fox cubs, so Uncle Xingyi will need to make a trip to the Taichang Mountain Range then," Ye Jingcheng explained.

For him, it didn't matter what conspiracies the Wei Family and Yuan Families might have, as long as they didn't affect the Ye Family. After all, with Water-Rank Pills, Earth-Tier Pills, and Golden Rank Pills, the Ye family's future development speed would definitely far surpass that of ordinary Foundation Establishment Lineage, and might even leave behind the Purple Mansion Lineage.

Moreover, the Cold Snow Silkworm and the Earthflame Fire Sha are indeed two extraordinary treasures.

Both families put a lot of thought into the gifts, at least.

However, the Cold Silkworm of the Cold Snow Silkworm is a material for refining Law Artifacts, Ye Family doesn't have much room to maneuver.

After inquiring about the Taichang Market with Ye Xingyi added:

"Patriarch, you've Foundation Establishment Late Stage, haven't you?"

"What?" Ye Jingcheng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"There will be two more bottles of Purple Palace Jade Liquid at next year's Taichang Market auction, and neither the Jin Family, nor Kong Family Zhang Families will be participating. I think, Patriarch, we can give it a try!" Ye Xingyi said confidently.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng's face lit up with excitement.

He actually possesses the Purple Jade Fruit and can gather other spiritual liquids, but the origin of this Purple Palace Jade Liquid is unknown, yet it is now being auctioned openly.

At that time, as long as it's not one of those Lineage that gets the shot, or even if just one person fails to break through,

His breakthroughs can all be attributed to this.

It doesn't matter if he obtains it, as long as a stranger among the cultivators obtains it, that's enough.

Ye Jingcheng nodded in agreement. It seemed he would have to attend next year's auction.

"Thank you very much, Uncle Xingyi!" Ye Jingcheng thanked him again, and then walked out of the side hall.

However, he sensed that something was wrong with the Lineage's Spirit Veins.

Besides his Stone Spirit Grotto-Heaven, there was also an extremely strong suction force at work.