Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 471: Chapter 404: Family Status and Jing Hu’s Communication Beast (Double-Length)

For the beast masters of the Ye family, if they don’t have enough skills to maintain a spirit beast, or lack talent, it’s actually not good for the communication beast either.

“Then let’s vote!” Ye Jingcheng directly took out a dozen jade slips, and to his surprise, all three of them agreed with almost 80% approval.

Obviously, they were quite in agreement.

Thinking carefully, it was to be expected, as the Ye family has undergone turbulent times in recent years, with these young Ye family members growing up amidst hatred.

The voting on the communication beast concluded, and the family members dispersed.

Only Ye Jingyun stayed behind:

“Patriarch, these are Spirit Stones from the family treasury, along with several top-grade spiritual artifacts that the clansmen can’t use, which can be exchanged for some Spirit Stones,” Ye Jingyun said.

The implication was clear, expressing concern that Ye Jingcheng might not have enough Spirit Stones to raise so many spirit beasts.

Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but smile, but he still nodded and put away the storage bag.

His storage bag indeed still contained hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones, gained from the Desolate Secret Realm.

First, it was very secretive, and second, if he really displayed so many Spirit Stones, he would need to auction the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid.

But if he truly obtained it, it would not align with the Ye family’s current covert growth.

Only by participating in the auction and pretending not to win could people assume that the Ye family must have acquired it through other means.

Then it would make sense.

Ye Jingcheng put away the storage bag and returned home, using the clan token to send a transmission to Ye Jing Hu and the other three.

After completing the transmission, Ye Jingcheng returned to his courtyard, where the Spirit Field was still occupied by the Jade Ring Rat.

At this moment, the Jade Ring Rat seemed a bit lonelier, its appearance aged significantly, which caused Ye Jingcheng to tremble slightly. He held a Pill Bottle in his hand but quickly shook his head, only extending his hand for the Jade Ring Rat to approach.

Seeing the Jade Ring Rat still being obedient, Ye Jingcheng suddenly asked:

“Do you want to go to the family’s Spirit Beast Valley?” Ye Jingcheng pondered for a long time before speaking.

For a spirit beast, not being able to keep up with its master’s pace can also be painful at times.

Therefore, if possible, Ye Jingcheng hoped the Jade Ring Rat could find another master who might spend more time with it.

Of course, from a rational perspective, Ye Jingcheng shouldn’t give up, as the Jade Ring Rat knew many of his secrets.

“Chirp chirp chirp!” The Jade Ring Rat shook its head vigorously, like a rattle.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng smiled with relief.

“Then continue guarding the Spirit Field!” Ye Jingcheng took out a Spirit Pill.

He couldn’t help but think about raising another Jade Ring Rat.

After all, one looks quite lonely.

Having made up his mind, Ye Jingcheng planned to return from the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid trip and then head to the family’s Spirit Beast Valley to pick a suitable Jade Ring Rat, even if there’s none suitable, then choose a Mountain-devouring Rat.

Ye Jingcheng returned to the courtyard and began cultivating.

After two days, Ye Jingcheng waited quietly at the Ancestral Hall’s entrance.

He ignited the large sandalwood prepared earlier, its smoke immense, akin to the sandalwood smoke once burned by Ye Xingliu.

This sandalwood smoke was not ordinary; it was a kind of illusory sandalwood smoke, very fragrant.

It was developed by the Ye family, undocumented even in the Cultivation Realm.

Its sole effect was to enhance the success rate of the Soul Capturing effect of his Golden Dragon Order.

As the sandalwood burned, Ye Jing Hu was the first to arrive from afar.

The Ye family naturally had high expectations for Ye Jing Hu, as he recently ascended to immortality and cultivated using the family’s treasured cultivation technique, which is at least of the Profound Tier.

It should be noted that even Ye Jingcheng’s cultivation technique was of Profound Tier Lower Grade, but Ye Jingcheng knew that, if properly assessed, his technique could be considered Profound Tier Top-Grade.

If it could be combined with the Five Phase Celestial Essence, it could even be considered Earth Tier.

However, the cultivation speed would be extremely slow, and it would require sufficient beast patterns, along with Five Elements Spirit Root, and effective wealth acquisition methods to manage.

Ye Jingcheng had the latter two; it’s just a pity that he possessed Four Spirit Roots instead.

Without much lamentation, Ye Jingcheng waited as Ye Jing Hu approached, watching him burn sandalwood, reminiscent of Ye Jingcheng’s past bemusement.

“Join me in honoring the Immortal Ancestor!” Ye Jingcheng handed over several sandalwood sticks to Ye Jing Hu, asking him to offer incense as well.

While they offered incense, he took out the Golden Dragon Order and activated its Soul Capturing effect.

Accompanying the Soul Capturing, Ye Jing Hu collapsed directly there.

Ye Jingcheng witnessed a terrifying scene.

It depicted mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with thunder surging and beasts trembling.

Ye Jing Hu stood upon the corpse of the Silver Moon Demon King, his gaze filled with the satisfaction of avenged hatred.

Ye Jingcheng frowned slightly, thinking such slaughter and ferocity were unfit for a qualified Ye family member.

If consumed by hatred alone, it might render one unsuitable for beast communication.

Fortunately, the image shifted, and Ye Jingcheng saw himself in the scene as well, leading Ye Jing Hu to become part of a Golden Core Clan.

Ye Jingcheng finally exhaled deeply.

However, he also recognized that Ye Jing Hu might need future guidance, even though the resentment towards White Cloud Town persisted, the cultivation heart should be preserved foremost.

He began asking the standard questions.

“Who are you?”

“Ye Jing Hu.”

“Why have you come to the Ye family?”

“This is my family where I grew up.” Hearing this answer, Ye Jingcheng felt some shame, as his answer in the past was to cultivate for longevity.

Ye Jingcheng felt fortunate that his vision was for Ye Jingyu to become Patriarch and guide the family to prosperity.

Otherwise, Ye Xingliu might not have entrusted him with beast communication.

After the questioning, Ye Jingcheng prepared the Clan Jade Book and Soul Ban for Ye Jing Hu.

The former was to safeguard family secrets and prevent soul searching, while the latter was to obliterate itself if a forced soul search occurred.

Although his act seemed harsh, even Ye Jingcheng felt it was obligatory for the protection of the Ye family.

Moreover, in the event of forced soul searching, the seal would automatically destroy itself.

For the Ye family members, it might seem cruel, but even Ye Jingcheng did not lament this arrangement.

Enjoy what you have and accept what comes with it.

Besides, should the need for forced soul searching arise, then complete destruction is preferable.

“Patriarch, I could only keep three spirit patterns, I apologize if I have let you down,” said Ye Jing Hu, still somewhat disappointed, apparently believing he had dreamed for a long time and still had not fully awakened.

“It’s alright, come on in. What happens next might be beyond your imagination, but remember, it’s not to be told to anyone today. Come into the Ancestral Hall now!”

“Make sure to preserve as many spirit patterns as possible!” Ye Jingcheng added, noticing Ye Jing Hu’s earnest demeanor and great trust towards him.

After all, Ye Jingcheng was the one who earnestly guided him up the mountain, and he had no doubt during the test, believing in his weariness as the cause.

Ye Jingcheng led Ye Jing Hu into the Ancestral Hall, directing him to sit on the zafu and offer incense to the ancestors.

Standing outside the courtyard, the spirit field was still guarded by the Jade Ring Rat.

The Jade Ring Rat appeared lonelier and more withered than before, causing Ye Jingcheng to tremble slightly. Holding a Pill Bottle in hand, he shook his head again and extended his hand for the Jade Ring Rat to come over.

Seeing that the Jade Ring Rat remained as tame as ever, Ye Jingcheng suddenly asked:

“Do you want to go to the family’s Spirit Beast Valley.” After considering for a long time, Ye Jingcheng finally spoke.

For a spirit beast, failing to keep up with their master’s pace could also be a source of pain at times.

Therefore, if possible, Ye Jingcheng hoped the Jade Ring Rat could find another master, perhaps one who could spend more time with it.

Of course, rationally, Ye Jingcheng should not give up, considering that the Jade Ring Rat knows many of his secrets.

“Squeak, squeak, squeak!” The Jade Ring Rat shook its head vigorously like a rattle drum.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng gave a relieved smile.

“Then continue guarding the Spirit Field!” Ye Jingcheng took out a Spirit Pill.

Within his heart, he grew the idea of raising another Jade Ring Rat.

After all, one looks rather lonely on its own.

Having made up his mind, Ye Jingcheng planned to return from the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid trip and then head to the family’s Spirit Beast Valley to select a suitable Jade Ring Rat or a Mountain-devouring Rat if there was no suitable one.

Returning to his courtyard, Ye Jingcheng began his cultivation.

After two days, he waited quietly outside the Ancestral Hall.

Lighting the prepared large sandalwood incense, the smoke was enormous, as thick as the sandalwood smoke Ye Xingliu once burnt.

Of course, this sandalwood smoke was not ordinary, rather an illusory type of sandalwood smoke with a delightful aroma.

It was developed by the Ye Family and hasn’t been documented in the Cultivation Realm.

Its sole effect was to enhance the success rate of the soul-capturing effect of his Golden Dragon Order.

As the sandalwood began to burn, Ye Jing Hu was the first to arrive from afar.

The Ye family naturally placed high expectations on Ye Jing Hu. He had just ascended to become an immortal, and he was cultivating the Ye family’s treasured cultivation technique, at least at the profound tier level.

Even though Ye Jingcheng’s technique was also considered Profound Tier Lower Grade, he knew that when truly evaluated, his technique could be deemed Profound Tier Top-Grade.

If he could gather the Five Phase Celestial Essence, he could achieve Earth Tier level.

However, the speed of cultivation would be extremely slow, and it was only with a sufficient number of Beast Communication Patterns, combined with the Five Elements Spirit Root and powerful ways to amass wealth, that one could manage it.

Ye Jingcheng had the latter two, but unfortunately, he possessed Four Spirit Roots.

Without dwelling in regret, as Ye Jing Hu approached, Ye Jingcheng watched him burn the sandalwood, which was just as extensive as the sandalwood smoke of Ye Xingliu from the past.

Of course, this was no ordinary sandalwood smoke; it was an hallucinogenic sandalwood smoke, with a very pleasant fragrance.

Created by the Ye family, it was undocumented even in the Cultivation Realm.

Its sole purpose was to increase the success rate of the soul-capturing effect of the Golden Dragon Order.

With the sandalwood burning, Ye Jing Hu was the first to arrive from the distance.

The Ye family had naturally placed high expectations on Ye Jing Hu, who, upon his ascension, was training in the treasured cultivation technique of the Ye family, which was at least of Profound Tier level.

Even though Ye Jingcheng’s technique was of Profound Tier Lower grade, he knew that if it were to be properly accounted for, his technique would be on par with Profound Tier Top-Grade.

If the Five Phase Celestial Essence could be gathered, it could reach Earth Tier status.

However, the speed of cultivation would be extremely demanding, and it would require a considerable number of Beast Communication Patterns, along with the Five Elements Spirit Root and effective methods of acquiring wealth to manage it.

Ye Jingcheng had the latter two, it was just unfortunate that he had Four Spirit Roots.

Ye Jingcheng did not lament too much. When Ye Jing Hu arrived, he watched Ye Jingcheng burn sandalwood and, like Ye Xingliu at that time, was quite ferocious and bewildered.

“Come and pay respects to the Immortal Ancestor with me!” Ye Jingcheng handed over some sandalwood to Ye Jing Hu, asking him to offer incense.

During the preparation for incense, he took out the Golden Dragon Order and used the Thunder Dao Technique, finding that the soul power within the Beast Communication Tower was quite abundant, evident that they put a lot of Beast Souls in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain.

When Ye Jing Hu and Ye Jing Ting finished communicating with the beasts, Ye Jingcheng could perform the spiritual infusion for himself.

“Patriarch, I only retained three spirit patterns, I’m sorry if I’ve let you down.” Ye Jing Hu said, still in a daze as if he had just awoken from a long dream.

Ye Jingcheng assured him by saying, “That’s alright, come in, what happens next may exceed your expectations, but remember, do not speak of today’s words to anyone. Come inside the Ancestral Hall and make sure to hold on to as many spirit patterns as you can!”

Ye Jing Hu, very earnest and trusting towards Ye Jingcheng, followed obediently into the Ancestral Hall.

For it was Ye Jingcheng who brought him up to the mountain, and even though the test surprised him, he had no doubt, only feeling genuinely tired.

Ye Jingcheng led Ye Jing Hu into the Ancestral Hall, and had him sit on a zafu to offer incense to the ancestors.

As Ye Jing Hu sat cross-legged on the zafu, he found himself in the vision of a race with running beasts charging at him.

Despite wanting to escape, he could not, and felt as if he were being run through by thousands of beasts.

Soon, numerous spirit patterns appeared on his body.

The patterns were complex, resembling the Five-Inch Beast Communication Pattern, but quickly dispersed even as he tried to focus and shape them into Thunder Patterns, ultimately leaving only two five-inch spirit patterns and one three-inch spirit pattern.

Although disappointed, as Ye Jingcheng had advised him, Ye Jing Hu only managed to retain two five-inch Beast Communication Patterns and one three-inch Beast Pattern.

Ye Jing Hu was serious and very trusting towards Ye Jingcheng.

After all, it was Ye Jingcheng who brought him to the mountain, and it was only the exhaustion from the test that he thought made him feel like he was dreaming.

Ye Jingcheng let Ye Jing Hu into the ancestral hall, had him sit on the zafu, and offer incense to his ancestors.

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