Turtle Ancestor's Hatred, Heading to Taihang

In the courtyard, Ye Jingcheng brewed the second-grade Floating Cloud Tea again.

As wisps of tea steam rose, a layer of mist also clung to the apricot blossoms.

A rich aroma of tea wafted through the courtyard.

Ye Jingcheng poured Ye Haiyun a glass, and the latter seemed somewhat surprised.

"This is already at the second level?" Ye Haicheng had drunk Floating Cloud Tea before, but he didn't expect Floating Cloud Tea to be at the second level.

"This is thanks to Uncle Xinghan. He developed the Spirit Wood and Spirit Liquid, which finally allowed Floating Cloud Tea to break through to the second tier," Ye Jingcheng said.

Hearing this, Ye Haicheng nodded in agreement, as Ye Xinghan's talent in Spirit Plants was already outstanding.

Now that they've broken through the Foundation Establishment, it's normal for their performance to be more outstanding.

At the same time, he expressed great satisfaction with Ye Jingcheng's tenure as head of the family over the years.

In fact, for the Ye Family, the pressure on each new head of the family is greater than that on the previous head of the family.

Because no one knows how many previous family heads there are within the Ye Family's Hidden Peak, such as Ye Haicheng, who was the previous family head.

These family heads have the power of impeachment. If Ye Jingcheng's performance is even slightly weak, they will be allowed to cultivate new cultivators within the Ye Family.

It's not that the Ye Family is cruel, but that the Ye Family cannot afford to make a big mistake.

He must be careful and cautious, and for a family head, talent and strength are not particularly important; his intelligence and wisdom are the most important.

"What, you look down on the older generation? Kid, who taught you to create your Grotto-Heaven? Don't you remember?" Just then, the Turtle Ancestor spoke up, clearly displeased.

He was dissatisfied with both Ye Jingcheng and Ye Haiyun.

After all, he was a Turtle Ancestor!

"Turtle Ancestor, it was my rudeness." Ye Jingcheng saw that Turtle Ancestor had also sat on the stone bench next to him. The shrunken turtle shell still filled the bench completely.

Its two newly grown white whiskers were constantly blown about, making it look very angry.

Ye Jingcheng immediately poured a cup of spiritual tea for the Turtle Ancestor.

At the same time, Ye Jingcheng also gave the Turtle Ancestor two spiritual pills.

Both of these elixirs are Spirit Nurturing Pill with Danwen (a type of elixir).

The cinnabar color was pure and lustrous, and the patterns on the cinnabar were exceptionally clear.

This pleased the Turtle Ancestor greatly.

He glanced sideways at Ye Haicheng, the meaning of which was self-evident.

It's as if they were saying, "Back then, we wanted you to learn alchemy, but you insisted on learning weapon crafting."

Now even the elixirs for Spirit Beasts are in short supply.

It is an elder of the Ye Family's Spirit Beasts!

Ye Haicheng seemed used to the Turtle Ancestor's disdainful expression and didn't care. He then looked at Ye Jingcheng in an instant.

At this moment, Ye Jingcheng didn't pay much attention to Turtle Ancestor.

"Grandpa, has the Lineage made any breakthroughs in the Human Race area within the Azure Cloud Sea Region?" Ye Jingcheng asked.

Ye Haicheng shook his head.

"Those Nascent Soul sects have very far-reaching spies, and the area they can influence is extremely far. Moreover, once Lineage breaks through to the Golden Core stage in the Azure Cloud Sea Region, it will also impact the existing Golden Core Faction. Most families with enemies dare not break through in normal areas, let alone our Ye Family!" Ye Haicheng did not hide anything.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng finally understood why there were so few people at the Ye Family Hidden Peak in recent years; they were probably all lying in wait Outer Sea.

"If your Spirit Beast progresses quickly, you can continue to break through!" Ye Haicheng said, then took out another Storage Bag.

Storage Bag, there were five or six third-tier demon cores.

Ye Jingcheng was taken aback.

"Grandpa, I don't need these. I still have some demon cores left." Ye Jingcheng shook his head and did not accept them.

"It's not a matter of whether you need it or not, this was specially ordered to be given to you by the Fourth Ancestor!" Ye Haicheng said, his eyes still showing some resentment. After all, he was also in the early stage of the Purple Mansion, but his treatment was much worse than Ye Jingcheng's.

But he also knew that only Ye Jingcheng could make good use of these demon cores.

Take Ye Jingcheng, for example. He's not even sixty years old yet, only at the early stage of the Purple Mansion, and he has three Purple Mansion Spirit Beasts. That speaks volumes.

This is why Ye Haicheng invited Ye Jingcheng to also serve as a protector for the Second Ancestor.

Because Ye Jingcheng's strength may have already surpassed that of his great-grandfather.

Once Ye Xuecang breaks through to the Golden Core Taihang Mountain Range to communicate with the Earth Dragon Demon King. If the Ye Family succeeds in communicating with the Earth Dragon Demon King, then they will truly have the power to protect themselves.

"Take care of the Lineage affairs within the next three months, and then you can announce your seclusion. Although Yan Kingdom is in chaos, the Taiyi Sect is not to be trifled with," Ye Haicheng instructed.

His prediction was actually the same as Ye Jingcheng's: even though the Green River Sect had made enough preparations, the Taiyi Sect would not have any problems in the short term.

If something goes wrong even for a moment, it means that the Taiyi Sect is not strong enough.

It couldn't withstand the constant turmoil.

After saying this, Ye Haicheng drank the spiritual tea in one gulp.

"By the way, your natal magic Law Treasure is the Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture Law Treasure, isn't it?"

"Yes, Grandfather!" Ye Jingcheng nodded.

It's no secret that he cultivates this Cultivation Method; everyone knows why he cultivates so quickly—because his Spirit Beast is fast, so he naturally is fast too.

This wouldn't happen to other people.

"Alright, you should collect some materials for Law Treasure in your spare time. Maybe one day, they can help you refine a natal magic Law Treasure!" Ye Haicheng said.

Although Ye Haicheng is Body Cultivator, Ye Haicheng is a genuine Artifact Refiner.

Its unique method of forging with force is also extremely magical.

Ye Jingcheng was naturally overjoyed. He hadn't been able to find anyone to craft his natal Law Treasure in a short time. Ye Jingli only recently broken through to the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and he didn't know how long it would take to break through to the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. Now, Ye Haicheng was not only willing to help him refine it, but also seemed willing to help him find some materials.

Watching Ye Haicheng walk outside, Turtle Ancestor remained standing there.

Its large eyes sized Ye Jingcheng up and down, its white beard swaying back and forth.

"Aren't you lacking the Earth element? Do you need your Turtle Ancestor to give me some hints?" Turtle Ancestor glanced at Ye Haicheng cautiously, and seeing that the latter did not turn around, it glared at him urgently.

"Turtle Ancestor, we don't lack Earth element elements right now..." Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment before speaking.

His Golden-Scaled Beast now possesses a breathing technique, making it a bit difficult for it to keep up with the Jade-Scale Flood Dragon Crimson Flame Fox, but it's still quite possible for it not to fall behind.

Moreover, he can allocate resources to it.

Turtle Ancestor's eyes widened even more, and he even rolled his eyes, as if he wanted to curse loudly.

It remembered Ye Jingcheng's earth element, which was just a lowly novice, but now he's keeping up with the pace, so he'll probably be close to reaching the third rank soon.

The Turtle Ancestor became even more anxious.

What a waste!

"Uncle Turtle, let's go!" Ye Haicheng's voice drifted leisurely from afar.

There was a hint of coldness in his words.

This made the Turtle Ancestor immediately shrink back.

Although it was an elder, it hadn't forgotten that it was just a Spirit Beast.

"Boy, I know the method of nurturing spiritual ore in Grotto-Heaven!" After saying this, the Turtle Ancestor walked outside without lingering.

He walked along muttering curses as he went.

Ye Jingcheng was immediately left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

This Turtle Ancestor of his is truly a treasure.

He was shrewd and perceptive, so how could he not understand what the Turtle Ancestor meant? But even if the Turtle Ancestor was talented, it was still Ye Haicheng's Spirit Beast.

He simply wouldn't ask for it.

Moreover, he also knew that some Spirit Beasts were long-lived. Despite their advanced age, compared to their long lifespan, they were still considered young.

He guessed that the Turtle Ancestor before him was just like that.

Once the man and the tortoise had gone far away and disappeared from his sight...

He turned to look at the Storage Bag in his hand, his face filled with joy.

Now we can look forward to the Golden-Scaled Beast and the Four-Colored Cloud Deer breaking through to the third tier.

Inside, there is one Earth-type Tier 3 Inner Core and one Wood-type Tier 3 Inner Core.

Including the original one, both beasts now have two each, greatly increasing their chances of breaking through. They just need to reach the peak of the second tier.

"It seems the Demon Beast resources in the sea are indeed richer than those inland," Ye Jingcheng murmured to himself.

For a moment, I was actually looking forward to going to the sea.

And this matter is actually not difficult at all.

After all, his current status hasn't been broken through yet. He announced that he would go into seclusion for a few years to break through to the Purple Mansion. During that time, he would have time to go to the Azure Cloud Sea Region.

He could only hide his Purple Mansion in the Yan Kingdom for a few years.

In two or three years, he will definitely demonstrate his Purple Mansion combat power.

Especially now that the Green River Sect and Taiyi Sect have officially started their war, if they don't demonstrate their Purple Mansion strength, they are likely to be used as cannon fodder.

Ye Jingcheng walked out of the courtyard. Although he was shocked at the moment, he still had to handle the Ye Family's affairs in the Yan Kingdom properly.

Leading the clansmen to Taihang Marketplace is the most important thing right now.

Ye Jingcheng quickly convened a clan meeting. When he saw the cultivation levels of the cultivators at the meeting, he was immediately all smiles.

Ye Jinghu, who had just broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining, was filled with excitement.

The Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle did not provide any boost to Ye Jingcheng, but it was quite significant for Ye Jinghu, who was at the fifth level of Qi Refining. Combined with the Thunder Essence Fruit and the Beast Communion he had purchased, it was normal for him to have broken through to this level in just over three years.

Ye Jingting was much slower, barely breaking through to the peak of the fifth level of Qi Refining, and she didn't appear here today either.

Once all the clansmen had arrived, Ye Jingcheng didn't delay and spoke directly:

"This insect infestation in Taihang Commandery is unavoidable. The Lineage must send two groups of people. One group will go to Taihang Marketplace to control the infestation, and the other group will go to the Empty Ridge Mountain Range to prevent a second wave of Beast Tide from occurring in the short term," Ye Jingcheng said directly.

"Is the patriarch worried about the Yuan Family and Wei Families?" Ye Xingqun hesitated for a moment.

"Yes!" Ye Jingcheng nodded.

"Then I'll go with Xing Shui and the Lineage's Demon Hunting Hall!" Ye Xingqun said.

"Uncle Xingqun, I'm entrusting this matter to you!" Ye Jingcheng nodded and handed Ye Xingqun a Spirit Beast pouch.

Inside the Spirit Beast pouch was none other than the Golden Falcon.

Among his several Spirit Beasts, the Golden Falcon is considered to have the strongest offensive capabilities.

Even if a Purple Mansion cultivator were to act in secret, as long as Golden Falcon was well-prepared, he could still kill the enemy with a single blow.

Ye Jingcheng did not provide any further details.

"Uncle Xingqun, remember to be careful in everything you do. If something is impossible, then don't do it. If the Beast Tide rises again, it has nothing to do with our Ye Family. Our Ye Family doesn't have that much strength!" Ye Jingcheng added in the end.

Both the Yuan Family and Wei Families are Foundation Establishment forces, but it's also possible that they might be hiding Purple Mansion behind them.

If even Golden Falcon feels immense pressure, then no matter who from the Ye Family goes, it won't make a difference.

The resulting Beast Tide cannot be blamed on the Ye Family.

After Ye Xingqun nodded, Ye Jingcheng looked at Ye Jingli.

After he and Ye Xingqun left, Ye Jingli became the last Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although there were still second-tier Spirit Beasts in the Lineage's Spirit Beast Valley and the mountain-protecting formation was sufficient, he still needed to be careful.

"Jingli, keep an eye on things around Zushan, don't let anyone take advantage of the situation!" Ye Jingli nodded in agreement.

After giving his instructions, Ye Jingcheng looked at Ye Jinghu.

"Jinghu, could you coordinate with the Lineage members who have earth lizard or toad-like Spirit Beasts? For them, this calamity of Spirit Insects might actually be a fortuitous opportunity!" Ye Jingcheng said.

The terror of the Spirit-Extinguishing Locust in its toxicity and its sheer numbers.

These things are of no use to some Spirit Beasts.

Moreover, the Ye Family does not plan to send out too many senior members with high cultivation levels this time, but rather those who specialize in Spirit Insects.

This approach addresses the insect plague while preserving Soaring Cloud Peak's strength.

"Okay!" Ye Jinghu nodded as well, he understood that Ye Jingcheng was focusing on cultivating him.

He naturally wanted to perform even better.

The clan gathering came quickly and left quickly.

Before long, at the Ye Family Square, a Mysterious Shadow Azure Cloud Boat had been activated to its maximum potential.

The rest of the Ye Family members also arrived at the square.

After gathering about twenty people, Ye Jingcheng piloted the Spirit Boat and flew towards Taihang Marketplace.

The Mysterious Shadow Azure Cloud Boat was used to its fullest potential, showcasing the speed of a top-grade Spirit Boat.

In less than seven hours, a huge green Stone Bamboo Grove could be seen in the distance.

The bamboo forest's Array also rose high, clearly indicating that it had entered a defensive state.

When Ye Jingcheng arrived with his men, there were also cultivators waiting there.

"Patriarch Ye Family." The cultivator waiting was Ward Master Jiang's cultivator, a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator. Ye Jingcheng had met him once before.

Back then, they were both still practicing Qi cultivation, but now they are worlds apart.

"How's the pest situation? Where are the Master Tianzhen?" Ye Jingcheng asked directly.

"The infestation is very serious. In Chang County, South Peace County, and Stability County counties in the Yuan Family area, thousands of Spirit-Extinguishing Locusts have appeared, and it is estimated that spirit eggs have already been laid. The Wei Family area and the Jin Family area are slightly better, but there are still seven or eight counties affected by the infestation. As for the smaller Lineage, it is even more difficult. Right now, Master Tianzhen is discussing in the auction hall how to divide these Spirit-Extinguishing Locusts!" The cultivator dared not hide anything.

If the Spirit-Extinguishing Locust goes wrong and causes the Taihang Commandery to fall into ruin, none of the Lineage will take the blame; only Ward Master Jiang will be able to.

With Ward Master Jiang taking the blame, his fate is predictable.

After saying that, he quickly activated the Array.

Ye Jingcheng also led a group of cultivators into Taihang Marketplace.

"Jinghu, take the clansmen to the Lineage's restaurant first," Ye Jingcheng instructed before heading towards the auction hall.

Inside the auction hall, a considerable number of cultivators had already gathered.

Furthermore, a more sophisticated Array was set up. As a third-tier superior Array master, it would be problematic if he didn't set up Array.

"Senior Tianzhen!" Ye Jingcheng transmitted via a communication talisman.

Soon, the Array opened a spiritual gate, and Ye Jingcheng stepped inside. He saw that there were about ten people gathered there, with Master Tianzhen and Ward Master Jiang.

Next were seven or eight Foundation Establishment cultivators.

One person from the Yuan Family, one person from the Wei Family, three people from the Jin Family, and two people from the Ye Family.

Among the Ye Family cultivators, there was a figure dressed in a cyan dress and wearing jade ornaments, standing to one side.