Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 919: Chapter 641: Returning the Demon Pill, Qingbai’s Probing (Double Chapter—Monthly Ticket Request Omitted)

The starry night over the sea was exceptionally brilliant, like an ocean of stars.

The evening seawater seemed much purer, reflecting the sky. If it weren’t for the rolling, surging waves, it might be hard to tell which was the sea and which was the starry sky.

Two spiritual ships carrying Purple Wood had quietly docked at the port at some unknown time.

And as dawn was approaching, they set off for the Celestial Cloud Islands.

However, one of them entered the sea halfway through the journey.

And Ye Jingcheng was on that very spiritual ship.

At this moment, there weren’t many people on the spiritual ship; most of them had entered his Grotto Heaven.

Only he and Ye Xuefan had changed their appearances, heading toward the island where the Ye Family had set a teleportation array.

This time, not only was the Ye Family’s Hidden Island involved, but the Ye Family’s Lingyun Peak was naturally part of it too.

Although the Lingyun Peak had no other Purple Mansion Cultivators, there were already quite a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

This demon hunting mission included not only a Golden Core Demon King and Purple Mansion Demon Beasts but also over a hundred thousand demon souls from Tier One and Two Demon Beasts.

Therefore, the more Ye Family Cultivators, the better.

Upon reaching the island, quite a few people were waiting, led by Ye Xueliang and Ye Xingqun, along with Ye Xingliang.

Behind them stood more than ten people, some of whom were particularly young.

They were Ye Jingting, Ye Jing Hu, Ye Jingyu, Ye Qingwen, and Ye Jingchong.

Ye Jingcheng was very familiar with the first three; only Ye Jingchong was somewhat unfamiliar, but he was the most skilled in insect control at the Ye Family’s Lingyun Peak now.

He had also cultivated quite a few Golden Light Spirit-Slaying Locusts, although aided by spirit pills.

But it was enough to see his talent, and though he was at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, it was said that there were already eleven Tier Two Spirit-Killing Locust Kings.

The total number of Spirit-Killing Locusts was as many as thirty thousand!

Though it may not seem like much, these specially selected ordinary Spirit-Killing Locusts were at least at mid-stage Tier One.

And even if they died, they would be considered only half a Beast Soul.

It was well-known that the chance of spirit insects developing spiritual wisdom was far lower than demon beasts because the Beast Soul of a spirit insect was not as strong as that of an ordinary demon beast.

A rough estimate was a ratio of three to one, or five to one, or else if it were one to one, the Ye Family would need only secretly hunt high-tier demon beasts.

The remaining Tier One Beast Souls could then be fully devoted to cultivating spirit insects to obtain Tier One Beast Souls.

“Jing Hu, you’re not in seclusion, what are you doing here?” Ye Jingcheng wasn’t surprised by the others, but Ye Jing Hu made him frown.

Among the Ye Family’s talents, second only to his own, should be Ye Jing Hu, who was now at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment and not far from its peak. When he left Lingyun Peak, he even left behind some Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

Ye Jing Hu, as the current Patriarch of Lingyun Peak, should actually stay in the family to break through to the Purple Mansion.

“Eleventh Brother, I am now the Patriarch of Lingyun Peak. I think at such a crucial moment for the family, anyone else can be absent, but not me!” Ye Jing Hu’s eyes were extremely determined.

When he heard the family had a major event, he kept a close watch on the other family members.

He was afraid that Ye Jingcheng would leave him behind, so when Ye Xueliang rushed back from Tai Cang Mountain to Lingyun Peak, bringing Ye Xingqun and others away, he also came.

“Have you arranged everything at Lingyun Peak?” Ye Jingcheng still wanted Ye Jing Hu to leave and stay well at Lingyun Peak.

But since he was already here, nothing could be done.

“Eleventh Brother, everything is arranged. Uncle Xinghan and Qing Yan are together, and last year a Celestial Spirit Root emerged in the family, and it’s even a Water Spirit Root, now personally guided by Eleventh Sister-in-law!” Ye Jing Hu quickly replied.

He feared Ye Jingcheng would send him back; in the Ye Family, perhaps other elders paid little heed to Ye Jing Hu, but to Ye Jingcheng.

He felt as if he were facing a strict old father, fearing Ye Jingcheng’s blame, and worried that he hadn’t done well enough.

“All aboard the spiritual ship!” Ye Jingcheng raised his hand, signaling them to board the ship, then glanced at Ye Xuefan, who produced a Spirit Beast Bag, it was the Turtle Ancestor.

Ye Xuefan walked into the underwater cave, began cutting the teleportation array with the Spirit-Slaying Secret Technique, and let the Turtle Ancestor swallow it into the Grotto Heaven.

When everything was done, the Turtle Ancestor looked at Ye Xuefan and Ye Jingcheng.

For the first time, Ye Jingcheng did not see jokes in its eyes, but determination, and its gaze was agile.

Even the white beard, it no longer breathed on it.

“Little Cyan Turtle, we’re gonna trouble you again this time!” Ye Xuefan smiled slightly.

Then he took out a jade box.

Gave it to the Tai Cang Turtle.

The Tai Cang Turtle paused slightly but did not take it.

“This demon pill was meant for you before, it might just make your breakthrough faster!” Ye Xuefan continued speaking.

This wasn’t just any demon pill but the Tier Four Demon Pill left by the old Tai Cang Turtle, and once the Tai Cang Turtle reached the Tier Three Peak, it could use it to break into Tier Four.

Previously, it was kept by the family, but at this moment, Ye Xuecang and Ye Xuefan gave it to the Turtle Ancestor.

“Why, don’t want it now?” At this moment, Ye Xuefan spoke as if advising a junior he had watched grow up.

Ye Jingcheng stood by, watching silently.

“Of course, I’ll take it!” the Tai Cang Turtle suddenly spoke.

“However, don’t let me surpass you, for this Turtle Ancestor has always had a strong talent!” the Tai Cang Turtle continued.

“Also, tell Xuecang, if he can’t revitalize the Ye Family, I’ll mock you all for a lifetime!” After saying this, the Tai Cang Turtle was about to swim toward the sea domain.

But after a while, it turned back, looking at Ye Jingcheng:

“Cheng the Kid, the secrets of the Grotto Heaven are numerous. When you reach the Middle Stage of Golden Core, this Turtle Ancestor will tell you more!”

“Also, do me a favor and keep an eye on your unreliable granduncle!” The Turtle Ancestor said in an effort to sound wise and ancient.

But then suddenly accelerated and disappeared towards the distance.

Its turtle claws continued to paddle through the water, its turtle head wanting to turn back yet resisting the urge.

Meanwhile, Ye Xuefan looked at Ye Jingcheng and then introduced:

“The Tai Cang Turtle will follow a trading convoy to the Celestial Horse Sea Domain. There’s a Hidden Peak of the Ye Family over there. Though it’s not very strong, it’s concealed and safe. Besides, for all its size, the Tai Cang Turtle has a lifespan of nearly ten thousand years. It’s the longest-lived creature I’ve ever seen!”

Ye Xuefan spoke, seemingly starting to recall past events.

His eyes held a sense of the passage of time.

“Fourth Uncle, we should set off!” Ye Jingcheng spoke again as he and Ye Xuefan embarked once more on the journey to San Yuan Island.

The Ye Family this time wouldn’t travel through other sea domains but would instead circle around from the outer sea.

This might risk being discovered by the Demon Race, but it could minimize many risks.

They just needed to bypass the sea domains of those Demon Emperors.

Over the years, with so many hidden islands, the Ye Family had thoroughly grasped the layout of the sea domains and the distribution of the Demon Race.

Unless a massive Beast Tide reshuffles all demon beast territories,

Otherwise, the Ye Family will not make mistakes.

…

On Celestial Cloud Island, several merchant ships were docked outside its harbor. Ordinary Innate Martial Artists were unloading cargo at that moment.

Cultivators were also supervising.

But neither Qi Cultivation Cultivators nor Foundation Establishment Cultivators could see through those seemingly ordinary spiritual ships.

Of course, they didn’t know that inside the spiritual ships, beneath the glow of Moonlight Stones, was ultimate luxury, nothing like ordinary cargo vessels.

Inside the ship, various exquisite Agate Moonlight Lamps illuminated the place, and on the table was Tier Three Spirit Tea.

At that moment, quite a few cultivators had gathered around the table, each exuding a terrifying aura.

One of them was Ye Xuecang, disguised as Tian Yun True Master. Beside him were Ye Haige and Ye Xuefu, playing the roles of Yun Baili and Yun Baiyuan.

They were sipping Spirit Tea, observing the other people in the room.

“This time, it seems that the Yun Family holds all the aces. Yun Daoist must have already reached the Middle Stage of Golden Core, right?” Master Xuanhu couldn’t help but glance at Ye Xuecang.

He kept speaking.

Beside him were Qing Mingyuan and six other Purple Mansion cultivators, along with another Golden Core that Ye Xuecang did not recognize, making for an impressively grand lineup.

“Is Daoist Xuanhu mocking my Yun Family?” Ye Xuecang’s expression immediately changed.

“My Yun Family has indeed lost some Purple Mansion Race people over the years, but I, the old man, still have some lifespan left!”

“Yun Daoist, calm your anger. This is the start of a grand plan; we should be courteous to each other. Besides, Daoist Xuanhu spoke without deliberate intent!” It was Bai Changsheng who spoke this time.

Behind him were also seven Purple Mansions and a Golden Core, forming an extremely prestigious lineup.

Ye Xuecang snorted coldly, knowing full well this was a probing test by the two families.

They wanted to understand why he only brought two Purple Mansions.

After all, there used to be seven or eight Purple Mansion members in the Yun Family.

For Ye Xuecang, such probing was a piece of cake. Even Ye Haige and Ye Xuefu could easily handle it.

Besides, the Ye Family had prepared almost everything, and even exposure of being descendants of the Beast Desolate Wasteland was no big deal, as long as the surname Ye was not revealed, nor connected to Lingyun Peak.

Besides the Yun Family, Bai Family, and Cyan Spirit Trading Association, the Jade Return Sect where Master Huangquan resided also only brought four Purple Mansions.

Adjacent were Master Purple Cry and Master Anhu, each leading three Purple Mansions.

Moreover, outside the room, they brought several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“It’s about time, let’s set off. The Yin Shark Abyss still has a Late Stage Fourth Tier Profound Yin Shark Demon King. If that vile creature gobbles up the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng, it would be troubling!” Ye Xuecang then suggested.

Others nodded in agreement.

The cargo ship also began to leave the sea domain.

This time, as the secret of the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng was kept hidden,

Their journey had to proceed in stealth.

As the spiritual ship left the sea domain.

On the shore, an Innate Martial Artist volunteered for a side trip.

However, while adjusting his waistband, he accidentally crushed a Jade Talisman.

…

On Purple Wood Island, in Purple Wood Hall.

Ye Jingyu, Ye Haifei, and Ye Xingliu were also present.

“Father, Uncle Hai Fei, let’s ring the bell. Although our mission is mainly to create trouble for the Qinghe Sect, shifting conflicts, making outsiders think we are allied with the Qinghe Sect, it would still be ideal to slay as many demon beasts as possible. This way, it would make things easier on Jingcheng’s side!” Ye Jingyu also suggested.

The three walked out of the hall together.

And the big bell of the Purple Wood Sect began to ring, as one cultivator after another emerged from outside, gathering at Purple Wood Square.