Xuandao's Hint; the Wei Family's Gift

The banquet was a great success, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Even the Xuandao True Person sometimes says a few words.

The latter, as expected of a veteran Golden Core cultivator from the Taiyi Sect, possessed extensive knowledge of the customs and traditions of various prefectures and counties, including the countries of the Eastern Regions.

He seems extremely happy today.

Of course, even so, Ye Jingcheng wouldn't say anything inappropriate.

The other elders were also shrewd, and they all talked about how spiritual Body Cultivators might give birth to spiritual bodies, saying some extremely auspicious things, which prompted Ye Jingcheng to offer his congratulations in return.

But he didn't mention anything about power or the situation in the Yan Kingdom.

This is a sensitive time. The Taiyi Sect didn't say anything about executing the traitors or what would happen to Taiqing Commandery, but it's very likely that they were still cut off, given the Taiyi Sect's weakness.

After consuming the spiritual food, everyone was completely impressed by the quality of the Ye Family's spiritual cuisine.

Upon learning that the Ye Family planned to open the Ye Family Restaurant in Taichang Market, they declared that they would strongly support them.

As for how many were real and how many were fake, Ye Jingcheng had no idea, but Golden Jade Hall was definitely a fake.

The banquet was soon coming to an end, and Ye Jingcheng only needed to complete one last procedure, which was also his own.

All the guests entered the palaces and pavilions that the Ye Family had prepared for them in advance.

However, just as Ye Jingcheng was about to leave the main hall, someone transmitted a message to him.

Ye Jingcheng was not surprised and also entered the side hall, where he saw that it was Wei Dazhong who had landed inside.

When he saw Ye Jingcheng approaching, he rushed forward as if he had seen a lifeline.

"Senior Ye!"

"What is it?" Ye Jingcheng's voice was slightly cold.

Then, without waiting for Wei Dazhong to speak, he said directly:

"I've heard that you have dealings with the Yuan Family, and that the Yuan Family was the real mastermind behind the Spirit-Extinguishing Locusts back then..."

Ye Jingcheng didn't say much, but just that one mention made Wei Dazhong panic.

"Senior Ye, how could the Wei Family dare? It's just that some members of the Lineage have been blinded by Spirit Stones and lost their minds!"

"Da Zhong has come here precisely for the sake of the Wei Family. Our Wei Family now only has two Foundation Establishment left. Not only are we unable to defend our clan mountain, but even the clan members we send out are at risk of being killed!"

"The upheaval in the Green River Sect is over, but the rogue Rogue Cultivators who entered Taihang Commandery due to the chaos have not left!" Wei Dazhong's face was extremely grim, which was why he spent a great deal of money to send over the Dragon-Patterned Carp.

Moreover, the Wei Family doesn't have two Foundation Establishment now, but one and a half. The remaining one is seriously injured and may regress in cultivation or even perish at any time, so he can't be considered a normal Foundation Establishment at all.

Moreover, both of them were in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. It was good that the Wei Family hid them well; otherwise, if they had both boarded that Spirit Boat, perhaps none of them would have been left.

Even in the current situation, the Wei Family could be wiped out if any Foundation Establishment Bandit Cultivator were to emerge.

As for whether the Taiyi Sect will take care of the Wei Family, it's highly unlikely.

After all, although the Wei Family did not actually carry out the conspiracy with the Yuan Family, their intention to cooperate had already been shown. If it weren't for the fact that they uncovered a lot of evidence against the Yuan Family...

The Taiyi Sect had already personally destroyed the Wei Family.

"Bandit Cultivator is no small matter. We'll have to wait until things stabilize in Taihang Commandery before the Ye Family organizes it!" Ye Jingcheng promised.

However, in Wei Dazhong's view, this promise was clearly just a way of not wanting to take responsibility and trying to stall for time.

This also implies to him that the Dragon-Patterned Carp can only do this much.

"Senior Ye, may I ask, what is the path forward for the Wei Family?" Wei Dazhong asked tentatively.

But Ye Jingcheng didn't speak, which completely extinguished any remaining hope in Wei Dazhong's heart.

Then, it seemed as if some major decision had been made.

They then took out several land deeds and a formation plate.

"Senior Ye, the Wei Family believes they may not be able to defend the Spirit Mountain given to them by the sect, and are preparing to retreat to the area around Hill County and Long Peace County."

"As for the four counties of Xianyun where Idle Cloud Peak is located, if the Great Bell wants to be rented out, the term should be set at one hundred years!"

Upon seeing this, Ye Jingcheng was finally somewhat moved.

"However, the best clan mountain among the four counties of Hill County, Changping, and others is Long Cloud Peak. I hope Senior Ye can lend some Spirit Stones to help improve the Spirit Veins so that the Wei Family can develop!" Wei Dazhong's courage is definitely commendable.

After thinking for a while, Ye Jingcheng finally nodded.

Although the lease is for a hundred years, as long as the Ye Family's strength far surpasses that of the Wei Family, it can almost continue indefinitely.

Moreover, as long as it's a rental, the Ye Family isn't considered to be arbitrarily encroaching on the territory allocated to the sect.

From both a moral and economic standpoint, the Ye Family is the best choice.

Most importantly, Ye Jingcheng's ability to arrange things properly at Idle Cloud Peak so that Chu Yanqing could return to Idle Cloud Peak can be considered another betrothal gift from him.

Ye Jingcheng and Chu Yanqing became dao companion, so naturally he would support Chu Yanqing's cultivation.

Now that the opponent is already in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and with the newly acquired Purple Jade Fruit, they can refine Purple Palace Jade Liquid to help Chu Yanqing break through.

However, Chu Yanqing's Heart Demon Tribulation might not be weaker, and taking back Idle Cloud Peak would alleviate some of her inner turmoil.

It is more conducive to a breakthrough.

After receiving Ye Jingcheng's affirmation, Wei Dazhong happily took his leave.

The fate of Taihang Commandery now truly hinges on the methods employed by the Ye Family.

If Xuandao True Person had not appeared, Wei Dazhong would have hesitated.

But with so many eminent figures like Xuandao True Person and Illusion Peak appearing, he had no other choice.

Watching Wei Dazhong leave, Ye Jingcheng's lips curled into a smile.

However, he did think that Ye Jingyun might have done this for him.

After all, it was Ye Jingcheng who instructed Ye Jingyun to implement the policy of driving out Wei and annexing Yuan during the Yuan-Wei conflict.

But all we can say is that the Wei Family deserves what they have today!

Then, Ye Jingcheng did not go directly to his own courtyard.

Instead, they headed towards the guest pavilion prepared by the Ye Family.

The banquet was for everyone; if he really went straight to the bridal chamber, then he would be being irresponsible.

Could he possibly expect the Xuandao True Person to stay until tomorrow to listen to his sermon?

Upon arriving in front of a four-story palace, Ye Jingcheng also transmitted his voice.

A short while later, a voice transmission talisman was sent back.

Ye Jingcheng entered the palace and found that Xuandao True Person was already brewing spiritual tea, seemingly waiting for him for a while.

"Xuandao!" Ye Jingcheng bowed respectfully.

"Nephew Ye, there's no need to be so polite. Senior Brother Tianfu was kind to me back then. It's just a pity that you were delayed and couldn't see your master one last time in the Taichang Mountain Range!" Xuandao True Person said with some emotion.

If Ye Jingcheng hadn't heard Taihao Master's reminder, Ye Jingcheng would have truly believed it.

"Uncle-Master, this is my fault. I have disappointed you and Master. Once this matter is settled, I will keep vigil for Master for seven days!" Ye Jingcheng added.

Then he took out a Jade Slip and a Storage Bag with both hands. Inside the Jade Slip was nothing but the policy that the Ye Family had previously used to pay Illusion Peak!

Storage Bag were also items that had not yet been handed over due to the Beast Tides and chaos over the years.

Such as the Ye Family's 20% profit from Taichang Market, the Ye Family's 20% profit from Taihang Marketplace, and the additional profit from Cloud-Spreading Mountain operated by the Ye Family.

To further garner Illusion Peak's support, Ye Jingcheng even increased the profit margin by another 50%.

This half-point was added by Ye Jingcheng after he acquired Idle Cloud Mountain.

"Well, you can discuss these things with your Tianzhen. By the way, where did your Ye Family obtain the Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle? You have a senior uncle in the sect who is Thunder Attribute cultivator and is interested in Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle!" Xuandao True Person nodded and then spoke.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng, though unwilling, still eagerly took out a Spirit Beast pouch.

It was four second-order Thunder Rhinoceros Beetles.

These four Thunder Rhinoceros Beetles are four of his sixteen.

They hadn't successfully advanced in rank; they only succeeded because they spent a lot of time with Ye Jingcheng and ate well.

He had just broken through to the early stage of the second tier.

But it would be perfect for the sect!

Ye Jingcheng knew about this possibility when he gave the Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle to Ye Jingyun.

So I was mentally prepared.

I just didn't expect Xuandao True Person to be so fast!

"Reporting to Martial Uncle, it was obtained within the secret realm, but it's a pity that this Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle has such a poor reproductive ability!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head and said.

He didn't dare to lie, so he just spoke vaguely!

Xuandao True Person nodded and gave Ye Jingcheng a third-tier spiritual item.

It's considered an exchange.

Ye Jingcheng also showed a look of joy!

Before long, he bid farewell to Xuandao True Person!

Ye Jingcheng then walked directly to his courtyard. Inside, Chu Yanqing was also walking out, stopping at the threshold, and had already lifted her veil.

She hefted the hem of her skirt with both hands, revealing her red embroidered shoes.

Her already delicate face, enhanced by rouge and blush, was now even more breathtakingly beautiful.

Ye Jingcheng was taken aback, but then he noticed that Chu Yanqing's eyes were glistening, as if the wind had been quite strong that day and had gotten into her eyes.

"I think I just saw my father and the others. They were very pleased with you!" Chu Yanqing said with a smile.

Today is her joyous day, but she has no real family members among them, not even Chu Yanliu, with whom she has a distant relationship.

However, Ye Jingcheng's arrangements today still moved her deeply.

Logically speaking, she should have stayed by his bedside and waited for him quietly.

But she feared that, just like in the Zhao Kingdom, she would not see her father, but instead be greeted by someone else.

That's why she doesn't like waiting!