Chapter 171: Chapter 171: The Strategy of Chen and Li
The wind in the Stone Bamboo Forest suddenly grew stronger.
The whistling sound made the bamboo leaves rustle loudly.
Some bamboo rats on the leaves started to hide, and the clouds in the sky seemed unusual, as if a storm was brewing.
The expressions of the few people in the pavilion changed slightly.
They knew Ye Jingteng had something important to return for, but didn’t expect it to be this significant.
"The Ye Family has been weakened among the four great families for a long time, unable to establish a foothold in the sect. However, if the family can produce more talented seedlings and become part of the sect’s middle tier, we could be like the Chu Family this time!" Ye Jingteng said.
As he spoke, he appeared quite candid, even when looking at Ye Xingqun, he remained unafraid.
"This time, the possibility is enormous for the Chu Family’s ancestor, Chu Tianfen, to break through to the Purple Mansion. Over in Taihang Commandery, three families in the Purple Mansion Clan seem certain!" Ye Jingteng continued.
He had internal information and knew a lot about Chu Tianfen’s seclusion situation.
Even if the Chu Family’s ancestral land was being encroached upon in many places, the ancestor remained unperturbed, continuing his cultivation.
"Big brother, I’m just a Four Spirit Roots, and reaching this point without bottlenecks was thanks to the cultivation of the Longevity Skill, laugh if you must." Ye Jingcheng tentatively spoke, a hint of bitterness at the corners of his mouth.
"Relying on a unique skill, I gained the trust of the family."
His matter of Spirit Roots was not a secret.
Ye Jingli nodded at this moment, his Spirit Roots weren’t good either.
He too relied on his status as an Artifact Refiner.
"I can help you obtain the Foundation Establishment Pill, by then we can support each other, secretly unite, and we will surely thrive in the sect!"
"Once we gain power, break through to Purple Mansion, Golden Core, we might support the family like the Chu Family!" Ye Jingteng added, this time drawing an even greater vision.
For Ye Jingcheng, it might be Ye Jingteng’s ploy to enhance his position within the sect or possibly indeed for the family.
But think about it, why out of so many families investing in the sect, only the Chu Family succeeded?
Those who schemed to benefit their families, do the sect’s higher-ups not see it?
This is something Ye Jingcheng did not agree with.
Moreover, he deeply understood the family’s foundation.
"Big brother, the family has already allowed me to become an elder of the Alchemy Hall." Ye Jingcheng said again, tactfully.
Once these words were out, Ye Jingteng could only sigh.
As for Ye Jingli, he didn’t continue to persuade.
"Jingteng, Jingcheng, why don’t you start eating first, it looks like it’s about to rain, I need to cultivate my Five Poison Bees," Ye Xingqun said.
But as soon as he said this, the atmosphere became worse.
The spiritual cuisine and spirit wine Ye Jingteng brought out on the table remained untouched.
The four of them had only sipped two cups of tea.
Ye Jingteng’s expression changed slightly, knowing this was Ye Xingqun’s way of issuing a subtle eviction notice.
He knew that even if he reached Foundation Establishment, he might not be welcomed in the future.
"Seventh Uncle, Jingcheng, since you don’t have this intention, let’s not discuss it for now. However, I’ve gotten news that our family still needs to pay attention."
"The Chen Family and the Li Family might take action soon, not small actions, and they are worried about Grandfather in seclusion!" Ye Jingteng stated.
Everyone’s expressions changed slightly at these words.
Especially Ye Jingcheng, who had gone to Taichang Market personally, he knew there was bound to be suspicion at that alchemy exchange conference.
Coupled with the recent affairs involving the Chu Family, even without evidence, just preparing ahead.
They were somewhat worried, especially about the Blood Heart Pill incident targeting the Ye Family.
Particularly the Li Family’s ancestor, Li Yulan, who had visited Lingyun Peak.
He was also very certain.
"Thank you for the information, big brother!" Ye Jingcheng cupped his hands in thanks, Ye Xingqun being his elder could leave, but he couldn’t.
Besides, Ye Jingteng hadn’t done anything detrimental to the family, but seemed to be at a mental block.
Initially, thinking the sect was good, capable of achieving the grand path.
Later discovering the complexities within the sect connected to Foundation Establishment Pills, unable to obtain them, he sought family assistance.
Now that he had established a foundation, he wanted to take clan cultivators to scrape Foundation Establishment Pills from the sect.
Ye Jingcheng could only think it was too far-fetched.
"Jingcheng, the Water Cloud Grass you asked me to find last time!" Ye Jingteng produced a jade box, handing it to Ye Jingcheng.
At this sight, a smile spread across Ye Jingcheng’s face. Although he already had Water Cloud Grass, and the Jade Qilin Snake had already broken through, growing Flood Dragon fins and Scale Armor.
But this represented another channel for Ye Jingcheng.
He was lacking in spiritual medicine, not just a little, currently his Red Flame Fox needed a second advancement, as did his Golden Scale Beast and Jade Qilin Snake.
Moreover, he was still seeking information on Wood Attribute Spirit Beasts.
"Big brother, here’s the Spirit Stone for the Water Cloud Grass!" Ye Jingcheng took out a storage bag, counting out about eight hundred Spirit Stones from it.
This Water Cloud Grass at the auction, although fetched a high price of a thousand Spirit Stones, it included some price inflation, typically priced around seven to seven hundred fifty Spirit Stones.
Giving eight hundred Spirit Stones, Ye Jingcheng had exceeded quite a bit.
"Jingcheng, this is too much, I got it at six hundred plus Spirit Stones!" Ye Jingteng said.
"Big brother, you need spirit stones to manage affairs, and I need to buy this Water Cloud Grass, but it seems there’s no way to make it happen!" Ye Jingcheng continued to persuade, and then he took out a jade talisman:
"Big brother, I also have some spiritual medicines that need to be purchased. If you see any, I hope you’ll help me buy them!"
Ye Jingteng heard Ye Jingcheng say this and finally accepted the spirit stones, glancing at them with a bit of confusion.
"Many of these are Tier Two spiritual medicines."
"Fourth Grandpa is recently researching Tier Two pill formulas..." Ye Jingcheng vaguely mentioned this, and Ye Jingteng refrained from asking further.
After talking for a while, they parted ways.
As Ye Jingcheng left, he went to Ye Xingqun’s courtyard, where the latter was occasionally teasing the Black Wood Ants and training the Five Poison Bees.
Seeing Ye Jingcheng, he waved to him:
"Jingcheng, how’s your training with the Five Poison Bees going? Uncle here has some more techniques!" Without Ye Jingteng around, Ye Xingqun’s mood improved significantly.
The latter was also deeply interested in the research of spirit insects.
Speaking, he patted the Spirit Beast Bag, and eighty Five Poison Bees flew out, forming four swarms, each with twenty bees. Their tail stingers were sharp, and they coordinated excellently in the air.
Ye Jingcheng was somewhat fascinated watching them.
Although his Five Poison Bees were bigger than Ye Xingqun’s, their coordination was far superior to Ye Jingcheng’s.
The timing of releasing the poisonous fog, their positions and coordination...
"Seventh Uncle, truly amazing!" Ye Jingcheng praised.
Beside him, Ye Jingli was also highly interested, wanting Five Poison Bees as well and listening with equal fascination.
"These poison bees, even though they are late-stage Tier One demon beasts, they fight as a group. In each battle, there is almost always damage, so either they feign attacks or encircle. Sometimes our control isn’t that stable, so they need daily training, even if it’s just training them to gather nectar..." Ye Xingqun introduced them one by one.
His insights made the two of them quite excited.
Talking so much, his mouth became dry.
Ye Jingcheng wanted to bring out Spring Tea, but Ye Jingli squinted and smiled.
"Jingcheng, this tea might not be enough to get us in the mood, better to drink this Cyan Bamboo Wine!" Ye Jingli took out a jug of wine from his storage bag, with a spirit snake soaked in it, seemingly for a long time.
Apparently, years ago, during that time, Ye Jingli had asked about Ye Xingqun’s method of soaking wine and made snake wine.
This made Ye Xingqun give Ye Jingli an extra glance.
And it wasn’t over yet, Ye Jingli then took out three copper goblets with high stems, with spirit patterns flickering below.
The next moment, Ye Jingcheng realized it was a miniature Spirit Gathering Array.
Though simplified, it still made the spirit wine richer in spiritual energy.
Even though the spiritual energy wasn’t much more, it could seem like a pointless effort.
But it must be said, this Brother Liu was quite particular.
Sometimes, creative ideas can really be remarkable.
Also, there’s no doubt, after the three of them clinked glasses, the spirit wine did indeed contain more spiritual energy.
When the Spirit Gathering Array activated, a thin mist rose, reminiscent of immortal wine.
The taste of the spirit wine soaked with the snake, although not as good as Ye Xingqun’s Bamboo Leaf Green, was also rich and had a lasting effect.
The next moment, with the sound of thunder, rain began to patter down.
Falling on the bamboo forest, in the courtyard.
Ye Xingqun activated the array, and the rainwater didn’t intrude, allowing drinking and watching the rain simultaneously.
Somewhat worried that Ye Jingcheng might have other thoughts, Ye Xingqun spoke again:
"I’ve transmitted all of Jingteng’s words to Third Uncle, so today we can drink freely!"
Ye Xingqun from the side took out a jar.
When the jar was opened, it revealed a powerful spiritual energy, followed by the bamboo mice soaked inside.
"These are soaked with spirit water and some nourishing herbs, considered half spiritual cuisine!" Ye Xingqun said.
"The most crucial thing is the taste is excellent!"
...
It was late in the night when Ye Jingcheng finally left Ye Xingqun’s place.
Almost as he parted ways with Ye Jingli, his clan token lit up.
Ye Jingcheng turned and walked towards the assembly hall.
Upon entering the assembly hall.
He saw Ye Jingyu was also there.
Alongside him were Ye Haiyi, Ye Haiyun, Ye Haiyang, and other elders of the clan with the highest authority.
The scene was exceedingly serious.
"Jingcheng is here, find a place to sit." Ye Xingliu spoke.
Ye Jingcheng found a seat next to Ye Jingyu and sat down.
Then Ye Xingliu spoke solemnly:
"Everyone, this time, Jade Dragon Valley is on our family’s rotation to guard, I must go to Jade Dragon Valley, otherwise it would be violating the sect orders!"
"By that time, I expect the Li and Chen families might not be able to hold their peace; moreover, Jade Dragon Valley probably won’t be tranquil either, I might not be able to return in time!"
"At that time, all family affairs will be decided by Fourth Uncle, with the assistance of Third Uncle, Jingcheng, and Jingyu!"
"Regarding the family mountain, concerning Big Uncle’s breakthrough, I hope everyone exercises utmost caution!"