Chapter 211: Chapter 211: Summoned by the Ancestor
Accompanying the cool breeze of autumn, the maple trees on Lingyun Peak were adorned with fiery red leaves, mingling with the crimson sunset at the mountain’s end to create a stunning tableau.
A vast amount of crimson afterglow fell upon the Spiritual Ship.
It also shone on Ye Jingcheng’s face. He often watched sunsets in the past, but watching from a Tier Two Spiritual Ship was a first.
"Jingcheng, this is indeed a Tier Two Spiritual Ship, otherwise it would have taken us at least two days to return!" Beside him, Ye Jingyu stood at the front deck, marveling at the giant Spiritual Ship, while also feeling a hint of envy.
Back then, both she and Ye Jingcheng had the same Four Spirit Roots and were cultivators of similar age.
Now, more than twenty years have passed; she is still only at the Sixth Layer of Qi Cultivation, while Ye Jingcheng has already reached Foundation Establishment.
Even though she concealed her feelings well normally, every time she saw the sunset afterglow, her thoughts surfaced prominently.
Ye Jingcheng wasn’t good at comforting others. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke.
"So, Seventh Sister, you must keep working hard. Now that our family is a Purple Mansion Clan, more resources will be available. Once you become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, you’ll have Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts to choose from!"
The promotion of the Ye Family to a Purple Mansion Clan was indeed an opportunity for Ye Jingyu.
After all, as a Purple Mansion Clan, the Ye Family would no longer be at a disadvantage when competing with the Xu and Mo Families for Foundation Establishment Pills.
Furthermore, the Ye Family can even refine Foundation Establishment Pills themselves.
Of course, his words subtly hinted that Ye Jingyu should be more resolute in her pursuit of the Dao.
Otherwise, she might become a candidate for clan marriage alliances, and the clan certainly wouldn’t allow her to awaken the Beast Communication Pattern at that time.
However, he refrained from delving into deeper sentiments, relying instead on Ye Jingyu to comprehend and act on them herself.
The Spiritual Ship descended from the sky, opening a passage as the Token activated the Array.
Ye Jingcheng headed straight towards the Clan Assembly Hall.
Every cultivator who returned to the clan after a mission had to register; although Ye Jingcheng, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, had certain privileges, he still needed to report formally to Ye Xingliu this time.
Moreover, the Celestial Red Flower he acquired needed Ye Xingliu to deduct contribution points for.
Along the way, Ye Jingcheng noticed how the current Ye Family was indeed extraordinary, with festive ribbons and red flowers everywhere.
Many relatives he hadn’t seen in a long time appeared, greeting Ye Jingcheng warmly.
Rarely did Ye Jingcheng enjoy such greetings as he did this time.
The scale of the Ye and Chu Family marriage alliance wasn’t particularly large, as both families did not marry off core members.
Moreover, to ensure the successful convening of the Purple Mansion conference in a year and a half, everything would be kept simple.
Otherwise, overshadowing the Purple Mansion conference would be disrespectful to the elders.
Crucially, the Ye Family had many secrets on Lingyun Mountain and did not want too many outsiders coming to the mountain.
Now, with two days remaining before the wedding, some clan members from the Chu Family would come over, host a banquet, and the marriage would be considered concluded.
It would be regarded as a successful alliance.
That Ye Jingyong could succeed this time was something Ye Jingcheng didn’t expect.
But perhaps the pressure the Chu Family had been experiencing lately was indeed severe.
The Chu Family needed the Ye Family to share some of the pressure from the Xu and Mo Families.
This marriage was originally confirmed when both families were Foundation Establishment Clans, and now both are on the cusp of becoming Purple Mansion Clans, making the marriage somewhat neither here nor there.
If there were another marriage alliance in the future, it would indeed involve core clan members.
While pondering, Ye Jingcheng arrived in front of the Clan Assembly Hall, where many clan members were coming in and out.
"Jingcheng, Jingyu have arrived!" Ye Xingliu happened to be walking out of the hall as Ye Jingcheng and the others entered, greeting them.
"Third Uncle, I’ve come to report on my mission and exchange a Spirit Medicine!" Ye Jingcheng said, taking out his Token.
He also mentioned the Celestial Red Flower matter. Ye Xingliu accepted Ye Jingcheng’s Clan Token and proceeded to handle his affairs, while Ye Jingyu and other Spirit Plant Masters were managed by specially designated clan members.
"Jingcheng, you’re back just in time. In a few days, the family patriarch will summon you!" Ye Xingliu raised his hand, and an Array descended within the Assembly Hall, isolating the two of them inside.
Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng felt both curious and somewhat excited.
The family patriarch referred to by Ye Xingliu was surely at least of the "Xue" generation, or even possibly the "Sheng" generation.
The naming hierarchy of the Ye Family cultivators follows Qi, Sheng, Xue, Hai, Xing, Jing, Qing, Yun, Teng, Zhi, Guang, Hun, Wan, Dai, Xing, Long.
Of course, it also meant that Ye Jingcheng could clearly understand the current condition of the Ye Family.
Even including the so-called opportunity this time for the Ye Family.
"You don’t need to worry unnecessarily; the family patriarch currently doesn’t interfere much in the family’s affairs!" Ye Xingliu explained, perhaps fearing Ye Jingcheng might be concerned.
Ye Jingcheng nodded to show his understanding, yet he wore a hesitant expression.
Seeing the look on Ye Jingcheng’s face, Ye Xingliu directly addressed him:
"Is there anything else you wish to ask? Now that you bear the family name, certain things you can inquire about freely without concern."
"Third Uncle, I want to ask about the family’s Wood Demon, is it currently under control?" Ye Jingcheng asked with a nod.
"No, the family plans to either imprison or kill it, to use the Wood Demon’s Wood Heart for nurturing liquid for some Spirit Plants!" Ye Xingliu shook his head, clearly enthused upon capturing the Wood Demon but wary now.
The Ye Family is a Beast Taming Clan, and if they could tame a Wood Demon, which ranks among Spirit Plants, they would be a Spirit-Controlling Clan.
However, Ye Xinghan’s research on the Blood Contract proved ineffective on the Wood Demon.
Or rather, the Blood Contract wasn’t yet perfected.
Moreover, the Wood Demon possesses considerable intelligence with longevity and immense potential for growth.
Faced with such a potential threat, the Ye Family must consider the risk of the Wood Demon escaping and retaliating against them.
Therefore, they might as well slay the Wood Demon.
"Third Uncle, may I exchange for this Wood Demon according to Spirit Plant value?" Ye Jingcheng asked directly, not concealing his intention.
At this moment, Ye Jingcheng was neither impulsive nor speaking without foundation, as within him, his Treasure Book had indeed lit up.
This indicated that his Treasure Book could target not only Spirit Beasts but also Spirit Plants, and even in the future, it might apply to anything within the Alien Race.
Upon the Treasure Book, a massive and robust tree trunk bore a withered yellow face.
While on the peach tree, numerous Spiritual Peaches hung.
Each peach radiated immense Treasure Light, dazzling the observer.
The Spirit Shadow quickly dissipated, transforming into a mundane tree a few meters tall.
Seeing the appearance of the tree, Ye Jingcheng understood why Ye Jingyu said the family couldn’t yet ascertain what kind of fruit tree it was.
"Agreed, this tree will be considered as a reward from the family for your current action. After all, keeping the Wood Demon has no further use!" Ye Xingliu concluded, handing a Jade Talisman to Ye Jingcheng.
"You may proceed to the family’s Spirit Medicine Garden to retrieve it!"