Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 837: Chapter 595: The Scapegoat and the Fiery Wine (Double Chapter)

“The second matter probably involves the Profound Cyan Gang, which is currently experiencing a surge in prominence. Due to a conflict in a small town, the Profound Cyan Gang wiped out the Xun Family. Now, they’re recruiting heavily, and if you join the gang, you can not only obtain cultivation resources but even possibly marry into the Profound Cyan Three Families, which might be a turning point for us loose cultivators!” The attendant said he hadn’t sensed the first matter, as he couldn’t travel to Taichang Commandery nor attack the Taiyi Sect.

No matter how grand, it’s just hearsay.

But regarding the second matter, the dealings of the Profound Cyan Gang, he was quite perceptive.

The Little Hill Mountain Market is not far from the Profound Cyan Market; a Qi Cultivation cultivator can reach it within four or five days of flight.

If the spiritual ship travels faster and doesn’t take detours, it can reach there in three or four days.

“Oh, can the Profound Cyan Gang really defeat the Xun Family? If I’m not mistaken, the Purple Swan Xun Family has Purple Mansion cultivators too!”

Upon hearing this from Ye Jingcheng, the attendant leaned in closer.

“Senior, let’s not discuss this too much, but it’s rumored to be related to the evil cultivators of the Chu Kingdom!” The attendant spoke ambiguously, and once he finished, he seemed to calm down and apologized before retreating.

Ye Jingcheng, upon seeing this, though he hadn’t investigated the specifics, had a rough idea.

The Profound Cyan Gang hadn’t checked who was behind it, but he had to find a reason.

Ye Jingcheng had eliminated Luoyang Mountain, and it had been recorded on a Spirit Talisman.

This matter actually explained a lot.

The Profound Cyan Gang could then just righteously claim how the Xun Family humiliated them.

As for the death of the Xun Family’s Purple Mansion, of course, it was blamed on the evil cultivators.

Ye Jingcheng sorted out the cause and effect and also carefully pondered to see if there were any oversights from the Ye Family.

After confirming no issues, Ye Jingcheng began drinking Cyan Willow Wine.

Close to the Cyan River, Yanhui Commandery had lush green willows, making the wine long and enduring. Drinking it felt intricate and intertwined, rich and thick, with a euphoric sensation akin to spring winds smoothing over the rivers, bold and unrelenting.

Ye Jingcheng enjoyed the rare tranquility, observing the bustling crowd, while his ears were filled with the cacophony of voices.

This feeling of being amidst the bustling market yet having a heart in the deep mountains made Ye Jingcheng feel unprecedentedly serene within.

Accompanied by the intoxication, Ye Jingcheng indulged in spiritual cuisine.

At the Little Hill Mountain Market, the spiritual cuisine was particularly unique, featuring a Spirit Mushroom Soup paired with a three-colored fish, with a flavor considered quite excellent.

It made Ye Jingcheng’s relaxed body even more at ease.

Having finished the spiritual cuisine, Ye Jingcheng went to the central hall to inquire about the Qinghe Sect’s efforts in capturing evil cultivators, confirming that it had indeed escalated to a new level.

Thus reassured, he left the market, heading towards Demon-Vanquishing Valley.

…

In the Taihang Market, during the summer, a dense bamboo forest cast more mottled shadows.

The green stone road covered with light green moss now had some areas yellow, some areas green.

Ye Jingcheng walked on the stone slabs; shortly afterward, he reached the Ye Family’s Spirit Beast Shop.

Inside the shop, the Ye Family’s spirit beasts were noticeably fewer, evidently due to the Ye Family hosting an auction, which further elevated their prestige and reputation in the Taihang Market.

Consequently, business across various sectors thrived.

The Ye Family’s clan members all showed signs of fatigue in their eyes.

However, this time Ye Jingcheng was disguised with a Spirit-Blocking Robe, altering his appearance, so naturally, they didn’t recognize him.

Ye Jingcheng transmitted a message inside.

Pretending to be a cultivator commissioning alchemy, he quickly entered a room, exchanging identities with Chu Yanqing.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng enter, Chu Yanqing also reverted to his original form.

And arranged the array setup.

“Wasn’t it agreed to be ready in a month?” Although Chu Yanqing didn’t say much, Ye Jingcheng could hear the concern in their words.

His heart warmed.

“I got delayed a bit, but it’s going smoothly!” Ye Jingcheng nodded, then took out two Star Pear Fruits.

“Brought you a gift!” Ye Jingcheng said with a smile.

The Star Pear Fruit itself was adorned like stars, exceptionally beautiful, and being the fruit of the Wood Demon, carried a sweet fragrance.

As a gift, it was naturally excellent.

Moreover, the Star Pear Fruit, which amplifies the cultivation of water and wood cultivators, is not much inferior to some spirit pills.

“The gift is nice, but everything should be handled with caution; the Jin Family seems unhappy with this auction!” Chu Yanqing remarked.

And explained the entire situation.

Nowadays, the Jin Family’s main influence is in Taichang Commandery, but in Taihang Commandery, there remains a Purple Mansion branch.

Of course, Ye Jingcheng wasn’t sure if the Purple Mansion branch had a Purple Mansion cultivator in charge.

But causing a commotion at the auction signifies that the Jin Family’s ancestor might have recovered from injuries.

Currently, there are two remaining Golden Core affiliated clans under the Taiyi Sect, the Zhang Family and the Jin Family. The Kong Family didn’t succeed in acquiring the Gold Condensing Pill and thus could not break through.

However, now that the Taiyi Sect has produced a Nascent Soul, the Jin Family surely wouldn’t dare to stir things up at the Taichang Market.

Therefore, it makes sense for the Jin Family to develop in Taihang Commandery.

“No need to hurry; I brought something good this time!” Ye Jingcheng said with a smile.

Then took out a black-spotted spirit fish, the Black Mushroom Fish.

“That Secret Realm actually had Black Mushroom Fish!” Chu Yanqing exclaimed in shock.

There are no Black Mushroom Fish in the Yan Kingdom currently, and given their taste, they are a powerful addition to spiritual cuisine.

“For now, we just need to maintain good relations with Master Xuan Dao, and in a few years, send Ye Qingshuang to the sect, to have two True Masters on good terms with the Ye Family!” Ye Jingcheng explained, as he began cooking spiritual cuisine for Chu Yanqing.