The Yun Family's Probe

After the summer solstice, the entire Azure Cloud Sea Region was directly exposed to the scorching sun, and the terrifyingly high temperature baked out large areas of mudflats.

Even the cloud trees on Purplewood Island were somewhat withered from the sun.

In contrast, the underground hall beneath Purplewood Island was incredibly cool.

There weren't many clansmen coming and going, making the entire hall seem even more empty and desolate.

On the one hand, it's due to the actions of the Azure Spirit Commerce Association; on the other hand, the Ye Family has recently increased the development of Hidden Island, and several cultivators are in seclusion, with even fewer doing missions.

Ye Jingcheng entered the main hall and went straight to Ye Xuefan's cave abode.

"You've broken through?" Ye Xuefan was studying a set of array flags when he saw Ye Jingcheng approaching. He put down what he was doing and looked at Ye Jingcheng with a kind expression.

"Yes, Fourth Grand Uncle, I was just about to go to the Skycloud Archipelago to discuss the Soaring Cloud Peak matter. I'm here now to exchange some materials!" Ye Jingcheng said.

"I know about your matter. If it's impossible, you must not force it. Even if Soaring Cloud Peak is exposed, it doesn't matter!" Ye Xuefan said with a frown. He didn't hide anything and told Ye Jingcheng directly.

"The Lineage has a good chance right now, and the Taiyi Sect's fate is also nearing its end, so there's no need to pay too much attention to the Taiyi Sect!" Ye Xuefan added, not making any promises.

He then gave Ye Jingcheng a storage bracelet.

"Here are the Spirit Materials you need, totaling 100,000 contribution points!" Ye Jingcheng accepted the storage bracelet.

Inside were the Spirit Materials for a second-tier Moon Spirit Pill, some Spirit Materials for a third-tier Roc Fish Pill, and finally some Spirit Materials for the natal Law Treasure, the Blackwood Disk.

Unfortunately, it still lacked a thousand-year-old Xuanmu wood core to be complete in terms of refining materials, but it was still a great gain for Ye Jingcheng.

If he were to collect it himself, it might take a long time, and he would easily attract the covetous eyes of some cultivators.

But when it comes to Lineage collection, it becomes an exchange between different factions.

When power is equal, the relationship between different forces tends to be remarkably peaceful.

Just like the current Mystic Sword Pavilion Vast Righteousness Chamber of Commerce, and Purplewood Sect.

"These third-tier demon cores are more than just a few!" Just then, Ye Jingcheng discovered some more demon cores.

"The Lineage's Alchemists are required to refine elixirs for the Lineage," Ye Xuefan, squinting at Ye Jingcheng with a smile on his face.

Ye Jingcheng then realized what was happening.

As before, three sets of materials were given, and one elixir was reserved for the Lineage.

Previously, it was only Soaring Cloud Peak that was affected; now, it also includes Hidden Island and the entire Ye Family.

This pleased Ye Jingcheng immensely.

After all, with the Heavenly Ox Azure-Red Furnace, his pill-making rate has greatly increased, and he is now very confident in refining mid-grade third-tier spirit pills.

One set of materials can easily produce two or three pills. With a success rate of two out of three, you can still make a fortune.

After all, Ye Jingcheng didn't have that many materials of his own, so it was impossible for him to refine that many elixirs.

Even though he had killed a powerful demon before, he had now exhausted all the materials he needed.

The fact that his Lineage is providing this is still quite good news for him.

"Fourth Grand Uncle, these are some Moon Spirit Pearls I recently acquired!" Ye Jingcheng suddenly remembered something and took out a storage bracelet, handing it to Ye Xuefan.

These are some Moon Spirit Pearls, intended for the Ye Family members of the Azure Cloud Sea Region to cultivate with.

The spirit orbs here are all second-tier spirit orbs.

"Want to exchange for contribution points?" Ye Xuefan asked.

"No, Fourth Grand Uncle, this time we'll upgrade the Spirit Gathering Formation and qi-guiding stone for the Spirit Vein!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

"Second-tier is enough!" Seeing that Ye Xuefan still had some doubts, he added again.

He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He knew that he hadn't explained things clearly, causing Ye Xuefan to misunderstand that he wanted a mid-grade third-tier Spirit Gathering Formation and a qi-guiding stone.

The price that would require is far more than a few second-tier Moon Spirit Pearls could buy.

After handing over the treasures, Ye Jingcheng left immediately, heading towards the Skycloud Archipelago.

His body transformed back into Tang Cheng's appearance, and the spirit shuttle became an ordinary spirit shuttle.

The waves carried us toward the Skycloud Archipelago.

In his hand was a Jade Slip containing information about the Heaven-Opening Divine Drum Insect Array.

I didn't have time before, but now that I've made a breakthrough, it's natural to cultivate the insect array.

In front of him were twenty slightly stronger first-tier Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle.

These twenty Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle are also considered to have great potential, capable of advancing twice, making them perfect for serving as insect generals in an insect formation.

At this moment, we will use the Spirit-Transforming Pill to cultivate its intelligence.

Skycloud Island and Heaven One City were still overflowing with cultivators.

Countless spirit shuttles and large Spirit Boats were also slowly heading towards the island at sea.

These Spirit Boats carried various goods, including spirit Spirit Boat, and also a large number of cultivators returning from the Outer Seas.

Ye Jingcheng was also among them, and he handed over the Spirit Stones from the upper city.

To Ye Jingcheng's surprise, the leader of the city's guards not only confiscated Ye Jingcheng's Spirit Stones but also kept greeting Ye Jingcheng.

"Elder Tang"

"Elder Tang"

Ye Jingcheng was taken aback for a moment before he realized what was happening, as it was the first time he had been called Elder Tang.

After all, he was just a disciple of the Purplewood Sect, even though he had previously received Fairy Wu Xin of the Mystic Sword Pavilion and Manager Xiao of the Vast Righteousness Chamber of Commerce.

That doesn't change the fact that he's just an ordinary disciple of the Purplewood Sect.

Moreover, the cultivation level he is currently displaying is only at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.

"And who is this fellow Daoist...?" Ye Jingcheng hesitated.

The newcomer had a kind face and a smiling expression that would never give anyone a bad impression.

"Elder Tang is a bit forgetful. I went to the Purplewood Sect ceremony with my ninth uncle Yun Baiyuan!" This broad-faced cultivator was clearly a general, and extremely clever at that.

But Ye Jingcheng had never seen him, which could only mean that either it was his Second Ancestor's arrangement, or Yun Baiyuan was waiting for him.

However, the latter is more likely to be able to recall what Ninth Uncle said.

"Oh, so you're fellow Daoists from the Yun Family. In that case, I should give you even more!" Ye Jingcheng placed twenty Spirit Stones back into their hands.

"Elder Tang, these twenty Spirit Stones are nothing, there's really no need to give them!" The general shook his head again.

"Moreover, my Ninth Uncle has specially opened a restaurant in the city, and is just waiting for Elder Tang to grace us with his presence."

Ye Jingcheng was completely confused by these words.

He didn't know how Yun Baiyuan knew he would come, but he had a feeling that Ye Xuecang was involved.

Only after thinking it through did Ye Jingcheng nod in agreement.

"My name Yun Chuanzhi. Elder Tang, just call me Chuanzhi!" Seeing Ye Jingcheng's confusion, the man continued to lead the way.

After receiving half of the gifts, he introduced Ye Jingcheng to the current cooperation between the Purplewood Sect and the Yun Family.

The Purple Cloud Wood and Green Fish from the Purplewood Sect are selling extremely well in Heaven One City, Azure Cloud Tower Purplewood Restaurant, has already been opened.

Their business has already surpassed that of the Vast Righteousness Chamber of Commerce.

As they talked, Ye Jingcheng began to sense that something was amiss.

Yun Baiyuan was clearly sending someone to test him.

It's likely that many members of the Yun Family feel that something is wrong with their ancestor.

This is probably something they asked a core cultivator of the Purplewood Sect.

They're moving so slowly, clearly waiting for the restaurant to make arrangements.

Having understood this in his heart, Ye Jingcheng was no longer afraid. With Ye Xuecang around, he could not be in danger in the Skycloud Archipelago; the only ones in danger were the Yun Family.

The Yun Family has a total of eight Purple Mansions, and according to the information Ye Jingcheng has, three of them have already perished.

Ye Jingcheng didn't know whether the Yun Family's Purple Mansion had been replaced.

After all, Ye Haihe could still switch places and hide in the Yun Family.

Finally, a bright red restaurant came into view in front of them.

Cloud Crane Tower.

It has a very evocative name, and the entire restaurant is built in a very grand manner.

"Elder Tang, Ninth Uncle is waiting for you upstairs!" Yun Chuanzhi continued to lead Ye Jingcheng upstairs.

They soon arrived at a private room on the third floor, where a feast of spiritual food had already been laid out.

There are also three kinds of spirit wine and spirit tea, none of which are below the second tier.

Among them, the spiritual tea was a second-grade superior-quality Cloud-Hidden Tea.

This Cloud-Hidden Tea isn't from the Skycloud Archipelago; it's sold by the Vast Righteousness Chamber of Commerce. Ye Jingcheng usually can't bear to buy it, since one or two Cloud-Hidden Tea costs nearly a thousand Spirit Stones.

It can be described as extremely extravagant.

Of course, these spiritual dishes were nothing compared to the burly and powerful Yun Baiyuan's gesture of welcoming him as a distinguished guest.

Those who are worthy of receiving this gift are few and far between, including those from the Mystic Sword Pavilion, the Vast Righteousness Chamber of Commerce, and the Purplewood Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, please sit. I've always heard that the Purplewood Sect's Purplewood Master has taken on a disciple, but I've never met him before. Today, I've finally met him!"

"Senior Yun, this junior is flattered!" Ye Jingcheng repeatedly cupped his hands, but did not accept the greeting or take a seat.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, there's no need to be so polite. I already know a thing or two, I just want some peace of mind!" Yun Baiyuan surprisingly laid his cards on the table.

It was as if they already knew that their ancestor had been replaced.

They also knew they couldn't escape the Skycloud Archipelago.

Of course, they don't want to leave their current positions either.

After all, even a normal Purple Mansion cultivator could not match the prestige of the Yun Family's Purple Mansion.

"This is a Purple Palace Jade Liquid, Fellow Daoist Tang, I hope you can help introduce me!" Yun Baiyuan said unexpectedly.

They had absolutely no intention of seeking revenge because of what the Yun Family had done.

Ye Jingcheng shook his head and refused to accept it.

"Senior Yun, I am only at the Foundation Establishment, and although I am Purplewood Master, I haven't seen him often. I also need the Purple Palace Jade Liquid recently, but Non-Self capabilities. I cannot do it, so naturally I cannot accept it!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head, took out a cup of wine, punished himself with a cup, and then left the room.

I apologize for my rudeness today!

After Ye Jingcheng left, Yun Baiyuan was also stunned.

Two more cultivators emerged from beside the restaurant. If Ye Jingcheng were here, he would recognize them as the remaining two Purple Mansion of the Yun Family.

Clearly, the three were trying to extract information about the Purplewood Sect.

However, the Yun Family also knew that many people in the Purplewood Sect were not the core of the Purplewood Sect. Only Tang Cheng, in their eyes, was someone who could entertain Fairy Wu Xin and Steward Xiao, so he must have a high status and be a core sect cultivator.

"Could it be that we guessed wrong?" Yun Baiyuan asked the remaining two first.

He is clearly more straightforward.

"Whether we're right or wrong, it's very troublesome. We have absolutely no evidence, and we don't even have the chance to ask other True Person in the Azure Cloud Alliance for help!"

"And if we're really going to help, we can't stand seeing things better than they are now!" one of them sighed again.

"Of course, it's possible we're just overthinking it, but Qianyu has been out of contact for quite some time now!"

After leaving the building, Ye Jingcheng headed towards the Azure Cloud Tower of the Purplewood Sect.

His Divine Sense, which was at the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion and almost at the late Purple Mansion, naturally sensed that something was wrong with the restaurant.

It's likely that all the Yun Family's Purple Mansions are there, waiting to be tested.

He would never have even the slightest thought of accepting gifts or being arrogant.

In their eyes, it was absolutely certain that the Yun Family patriarch had been replaced.

They replaced them with people from the Purplewood Sect.

After Ye Jingcheng settled into the restaurant, he looked at his Lineage Token.

I also received a message from Ye Xuecang.

"Change your identity and leave the restaurant!"

Upon seeing this, Ye Jingcheng immediately nodded and took out two Bone-Transforming Pills.

That evening, just like Ye Haifei and the others, they used the Bone-Transforming Pill and left the restaurant.

A small shop came in.

Upon entering through the back door of the small shop, one could see Array erected in all directions.

Then Ye Xuecang and Ye Haihe also came out.

Ye Jingcheng immediately understood.

Of the Yun Family's five Purple Mansions, only Purple Mansion remain.

The other one has become Ye Haihe.

"Jingcheng!" Ye Xuecang out, Beast-Link Mark flashed, causing Ye Jingcheng and Ye Haihe to light up as well.

After the Beast-Link Mark was revealed, Ye Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the Lineage has made arrangements for the Yun Family, and if they perform poorly, it might ruin the Lineage's plans!