Chapter 107: Chapter 108: Hatching
In the bamboo pavilion, Ye Jingcheng and the others hesitated for a moment before handing over a jade talisman to Ye Jingteng.
This was for exchanging Spirit Stones. Once exchanged, Ye Jingteng would still earn a bit from it, although it would consume some of Ye Jingteng’s Sect Contribution Points.
So, a few of them spoke up.
Ye Jingcheng even handed over the three main herbs for the Advancement Pill of the Jade Qilin Snake along with pecans to Ye Jingteng!
Three types of water attribute spiritual materials, and one type of earth attribute spiritual material, even if others were suspicious, they could not guess anything.
Although it was somewhat rare, Ye Jingcheng was, after all, a Tier One High-grade Alchemist, and this was no longer a secret in the Ye Family.
Both Ye Jingli and Ye Xingyu exchanged for Artifact Refining Materials.
Once the topic opened, everyone relaxed their hearts and talked for a long time.
This time, everyone tasted the Jade Dew Fruit again, but a string of Jade Dew Fruit had only about twenty pieces, and with five people eating a few pieces each, it quickly ran out.
Because of Wumeng’s rainy weather, everyone didn’t realize it was dark until late.
On the thick bamboo nodes of the bamboo forest, they could already see some bamboo rats, which usually dug holes in the bamboo forest, loosening the soil, facilitating the growth of Stone Bamboo.
So Ye Xingqun allowed these bamboo rats to scurry up and down freely.
Over time, these bamboo rats became bold.
Occasionally, Ye Xingqun would throw out several pieces of Spirit Rice, although it was just the most ordinary Cyan Rice Spirit Rice, ten catties of it still required one Spirit Stone.
"Uncles, I will take my leave, as tomorrow I have to join Senior Brother on a mission!" Ye Jingteng was the first to bow and begin his farewell.
Then he looked towards Jingcheng and Jingli:
"Jingcheng and Jingli, you must also start working hard, the family’s finances have improved in recent years, and the Taiyi Sect takes out three Foundation Establishment Pills every ten years to put into the Taihang Market’s auction!"
"You can even go to Taichang Market, where the Foundation Establishment Pills are more available!" After Ye Jingteng said this, he left as well.
Speaking, he finally disappeared into the distant bamboo forest, which appeared exceptionally hazy after the rain.
At this moment, Ye Jingcheng didn’t know if his elder brother was truly moved!
But ultimately, he still cared about the family, just choosing a different path.
"Uncle Xingqun, I should take my leave too; there’s a spirit beast in the small courtyard at home, worried it might be mischievous!" As Ye Jingteng left, Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingli also began to say their goodbyes.
However, in their words, they hinted at seeking Spirit Wine in the future to share a drink with Ye Xingqun.
The latter laughed heartily, agreeing gladly.
Once they left, only Ye Xingyu and Ye Xingqun remained.
"Brother Qun, about the Five Poison Mountain..."
"It’s probably true; I’ve also heard tales of a highly toxic giant wasp appearing at Five Poison Mountain these recent years, likely the Five Poison Bee!"
"As for Jingteng, let him contribute to the family within the Sect!"
"If it’s the Five Poison Bee, we must indeed make a trip there!" Ye Xingyu nodded in appreciation.
This Five Poison Bee provides notable benefits for the family. Once their nest is found, capturing a few queen bees or getting some insect eggs could lead to successful cultivation.
"When Uncle breaks through, the family should seek new development points." After saying this, he fell silent again.
The bamboo forest quickly grew quiet.
...
Returning to his courtyard, the Golden Scale Beast was still faithfully guarding the water attribute spirit array.
Its body emanated an earth attribute spiritual light; upon seeing Ye Jingcheng’s return, it immediately got up and spun around him.
As if trying to receive praise.
Ye Jingcheng took out a Spirit Nourishing Pill and a Body Tempering Pill, giving the latter some Treasure Light, allowing the Golden Scale Beast to digest it beside him.
The Golden Scale Beast remained very docile, and having previously consumed a Golden Scale Pill, it would now emit a faint golden spiritual light whenever it lay quietly.
Moreover, spirit patterns shimmered upon it.
Ye Jingcheng was somewhat hopeful, pondering what level the Golden Scale Beast would reach after consuming the remaining Golden Scale Pill.
However, he wouldn’t do it now; after all, the interval was too short.
He had to wait at least two or three more months.
Only after the Golden Scale Beast thoroughly assimilated the effects of the Golden Scale Pill would he allow further consumption.
Afterwards, he also fed the Red Flame Fox, even the Jade Ring Rat, providing them with half a pound of Lush Forest Boar Pork and two Spirit Nourishing Pills this time!
And shared some Treasure Light with them, which delighted the Jade Ring Rat immensely!
After managing the spirit beasts, Ye Jingcheng lay on the bed and began cultivating the Four Phase Celestial Essence Scripture.
Today, he had drunk a lot of Cyan Bamboo Wine and eaten a considerable amount of Lush Forest Boar Pork, along with a few Jade Dew Fruits.
His body accumulated quite a bit of spiritual energy.
It was the perfect time for cultivation and refinement!
With the Four Phase Celestial Essence Scripture operating, Ye Jingcheng’s wood phase spiritual power and water phase spiritual power significantly improved this time.
Cyan Bamboo Wine was wood attribute, and the Jade Dew Fruit was a water attribute spirit fruit, overall bringing substantial enhancement to Ye Jingcheng.
The spiritual energy grew considerably, yet the gap between the four phases remained vast, not diminished simply by a few Jade Dew Fruits and Cyan Bamboo Wine.
After operating two circulations, without noticing, daylight had already brightened the sky.
Feeling the spiritual energy within, Ye Jingcheng smiled knowingly, then proceeded to take out a small pot to start steaming Blood Jade Spirit Rice!
Regarding spirit rice, the Ye Family cultivated quite a bit; primarily, they grew Cyan Rice Spirit Rice.
It’s very easy to grow, and consuming it is quite rich with Spirit Fragrance.
After breaking through to the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, Ye Jingcheng could claim five catties annually.
However, Cyan Rice Spirit Rice was a grade lower than Blood Jade Spirit Rice.
This was Ye Jingcheng’s first time steaming it, considered a reward for his journey to the Taihang Mountain Range.
Once the spirit rice was steamed, Ye Jingcheng noticed that the Red Flame Fox and Golden Scale Beast had both approached, even the Jade Ring Rat came a bit closer from afar.
However, it still didn’t dare to come too close, especially avoiding the Golden Scale Beast!
Afraid that it might suddenly pounce without warning.
Ye Jingcheng wasn’t stingy; he shared some with all three spirit beasts, though the Jade Ring Rat only got half a bowl, while the Golden Scale Beast and Red Flame Fox each received three large bowls.
The rest was reserved for his own enjoyment.
Differing from Spirit Pills, which accumulate some erysipelas, this kind of Spiritual Cuisine accumulates very little.
And at that moment, Ye Jingcheng also sensed Divine Soul Fluctuation.
In the distance, within the spirit egg of the Jade Qilin Snake, there came a thought of hunger.
As if to ask, why wasn’t it included?
Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but chuckle, picked up the spirit egg, and placed it into the Spirit Nurturing Liquid.
He soaked it for another two hours, inputting plenty of Treasure Light!
The following days returned to tranquility.
During the day, he performed alchemy; at night, he cultivated.
In the afternoon free time, he instructed the Red Flame Fox and Golden Scale Beast in practice.
In the blink of an eye, three months passed by.
On this day, the Spirit Array in the room started to dim.
Ye Jingcheng removed a Spirit Stone that had become a pure white transparent color, replacing it with a new Middle Grade Water Attribute Spirit Stone.
And at this moment, the vortex within the spirit egg suddenly expanded, its jade intent grew denser, and fragments started appearing on the surface of the spirit egg!