Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 1205 - 827: Merit and Profound Distant Peak

The entire stretch of mountains surrounding Xiaoshan Market was shrouded in Spiritual Light, and the Array was now fully activated.From afar, it looked like a Ruyi Treasure Bottle, drawing in the Spiritual Energy of countless mountains within a vast radius.

There was a magnificent feeling of ten thousand currents of qi converging in homage.

Moreover, the closer one drew to the sky above the Market, the thicker and more majestic the Spiritual Energy became, even condensing into all kinds of strange and wondrous Spiritual Radiance.

Ye Haiyan, who was approaching from afar driving the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship, was also shaken by such a sight.

He estimated that this Array had already reached the level of a Tier Five Array; this Technique of pre-gathering Spiritual Energy would definitely allow Xiaoshan Market to unleash a higher level of Spirit Vein power once it came under invasion.

As an Array Master, he was naturally intensely curious about this.

Only, he knew very well that with his current attainments in Arrays, even if he truly were given the chance to examine it, he might not be able to thoroughly comprehend it.

He shook his head, casting these thoughts aside.

Before long, some Cultivators flew over from the distance as well.

Clearly, they had seen the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship Ye Haiyan was driving and had come over to investigate.

"Is the Daoist ahead perhaps Ye Yan of the Celestial Sand Sect?" Among the investigating Cultivators, the leader was precisely Xiao He; in his early years, he had visited the Celestial Sand Sect and had met Ye Haiyan once.

"Xiao Dragon Envoy, it is indeed this Ye." Ye Haiyan hurriedly stepped out from the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship and then shrank the Spiritual Ship to its smallest size, handing it over to Xiao He.

"Xiao Dragon Envoy, our Elder Qianchen staked his life in the end to bring back the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship. Unfortunately, the Flying Ship was severely damaged; we can only hope the Immortal Sect will mete out punishment!"

At this moment, the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship was indeed quite badly damaged; fortunately, this was the Dragon Envoy Flying Ship the Righteous Sect was most proud of, and moreover an orange Tier Four Flying Ship.

Otherwise, if it had been some other Flying Ship, it would long since have been unable to fly.

Let alone maintain such a high standard of performance.

"Elder Qianchen has rendered great merit; the Sect’s rewards will hardly come in time, how would they punish him?" Xiao He stepped forward directly and invited Ye Haiyan onto his Spiritual Ship.

There was considerable warmth in his tone.

Although the Ye Family had yet to send detailed information, as a Sect of the Righteous Sect, there was no way they had received no news at all.

They already knew that Ye Jingcheng had likely wiped out the mountain gates of Demon Jade Mountain and the Celestial Sword Sect, and had also slain Ghost Rage Zhenren of the Gui Xuan Sect.

On these points alone, the merits were already towering.

Once they boarded the Spiritual Ship, a strand of Divine Sense swept across Ye Haiyan’s body; it was clearly an inspection Divine Sense.

Ye Haiyan remained calm, saying nothing. For such a large Market, it was only natural that inspections would be carried out.

"Elder Qianchen is now..." After some polite concern and small talk, Xiao He could not help but inquire.

"Elder Qianchen is currently in seclusion healing. That last strike of Ghost Rage Zhenren before his death left the True Master gravely wounded. It was all thanks to the Tier Four Spirit Talisman gifted by Mansion Master Xiao; otherwise, even our Elder might have been in some danger." A trace of worry appeared on Ye Haiyan’s face, as though concerned that the Celestial Sand Sect might be targeted because Ye Jingcheng had been seriously injured.

"Rest assured, Ye Yan Daoist. This time it was the Profound Celestial Demon Sect that initiated the provocation first, and the Sect’s Yanglong Guard has already stationed itself in Wangqing Prefecture. Should the Profound Celestial Demon Sect dare to stir up trouble, our Sect will not indulge them." Xiao He let out a cold snort.

Hearing the name of the Yanglong Guard, Ye Haiyan also let out a long breath of relief.

Within the Righteous Sect, there was the saying of the Seven Peaks and Three Guards, among which the Yanglong Guard was specifically aimed at the Profound Celestial Demon Sect.

That the Dragon Guard had mobilized was enough to show how seriously the Righteous Sect was taking this.

"Have the Sect’s Cultivators already returned in triumph?" Ye Haiyan asked again.

"Mm, they are all in Wangqing Prefecture." Xiao He did not conceal it; of course, this matter could hardly be concealed anyway—anyone who made careful inquiries would soon learn of it.

In short order, the group entered Xiaoshan Market.

Unlike the immense pressure outside, within the Market it was still bustling and lively.

Cultivators were still browsing shops and street stalls.

In fact, apart from the shops being rather busy, even the Street Vendor Square now had noticeably more Cultivators present, and those Spirit Mountain Tavern courtyards that had never been rented out were now almost all covered with new Spirit Arrays.

Clearly, every time there was major turmoil, there would be Cultivators coming to Xiaoshan Market to lease cave-dwellings and Spirit Mountains.

As for the Celestial Sand Treasure Tower of the Celestial Sand Sect, its business was now quite unceasing; the only vexing thing was that, because Ye Jingcheng had not done Alchemy for such a long time, all the high-tier Spirit Pills in the Treasure Tower had already been completely sold out.

"Would Ye Yan Daoist care to visit your Sect’s Treasure Tower?"

"No rush yet; let us first upload the Treasures and some Jade Talismans." Seeing Xiao He’s courteous manner, Ye Haiyan smiled slightly.

As for the general situation of the Market, Ye Haiyan had already communicated with the Cultivator clansmen here.

There was naturally no need to ask again.

Seeing this, Xiao He said nothing more and simply led Ye Haiyan to Wankun Palace in Xiaoshan Market.

"Mansion Master Xiao is already waiting for you." When they reached the entrance of Wankun Palace, Xiao He clasped his hands.

Ye Haiyan nodded. He was not surprised that Mansion Master Xiao had now recovered and come out of seclusion.

After all, the Righteous Sect was one of the Nine Great Immortal Sects and Immortal Families; they possessed innumerable Spirit Elixirs and Medicines. He reckoned the injuries had long since healed, merely never revealed to the outside world, and it was even possible he had taken part in the campaign to the Deserted Prefecture this time.

"Ye Yan pays his respects to Mansion Master Xiao." Once he entered Wankun Palace, Ye Haiyan finally saw Xiao Wankun in luxurious robes and immediately bowed repeatedly with utmost respect.

He then handed over in full a number of inheritance Cultivation Techniques from Demon Jade Mountain and the Cyan Spring Sect, the Ghost King Banner, as well as various materials proving the identities of Master Mo Yu and Mo Yunzi.

"Reporting to Mansion Master: this time the Celestial Sand Sect has broken through the mountain gates of Demon Jade Mountain and the Celestial Sword Sect, slain three Golden Core Evil Cultivators, and eighteen Purple Mansion Evil Cultivators..." Ye Haiyan gave a brief overview of the results of this campaign.

"Mn, not bad. Qianchen Daoist is truly a heaven-sent genius!" Xiao Wankun could not help but exclaim in praise.

He examined the Ghost King Banner, then looked over the other materials; after a long moment, he put everything away.

"These Treasures and inheritances submitted this time, along with the breaking of the mountain gates, can be exchanged for a total of two thousand one hundred merits!" Xiao Wankun announced thereafter.

"This is an updated treasure list. Once Fellow Daoist Qianchen leaves seclusion, hand it to him and let him confirm what to exchange. I’ll arrange for someone to deliver the treasures!" Xiao Wankun took out a Jade Record and handed it to Ye Haiyan.

This also made Ye Haiyan freeze for a moment.

He had thought Xiao Wankun would ask quite a lot, yet at this moment not a single question was raised.

Let alone any so-called Spirit Inquiry Talisman.

This level of trust and magnanimity was something Ye Haiyan, long used to the Eastern Domain, truly found somewhat hard to adapt to.

"This is a Holy Heart Pill, used for healing injuries. Take it back and give it to Fellow Daoist Qianchen."

"Many thanks, Mansion Master Xiao." Ye Haiyan cupped his hands repeatedly.

After a short while, Ye Haiyan voiced his farewell as well.

Only, after leaving Wankun Palace, quite a few Xu Family Cultivators had already appeared in the distance.

Leading them was none other than Xu Yuanhao of the Xu Family.

He was also the current Patriarch of the Xu Family, with Late-stage Purple Mansion Cultivation, not too far from Golden Core.

"Ye Yan Daoist, may I ask where our Xu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch has gone?" Just as Ye Haiyan was frowning, that Xu Yuanhao still opened his mouth.

And the question he asked was extremely intriguing. As someone of the Xu Family, how could he possibly not have Xu Qiukui’s Soul Talisman?

"Xu Daoist was killed by the old demon Ghost Rage." Ye Haiyan then spoke directly, without the slightest beating around the bush.

"Then I, Xu, must be so bold as to ask why Master Qianchen failed to save our Xu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch. We were all carrying out a mission for the Sect; it shouldn’t have been handled with such ruthlessness, should it?"

Ye Haiyan cast a glance at Wankun Palace, only to see Xiao He slowly walking out from within.

He understood in his heart that the Xu Family had likely received a hint from Xiao Wankun; otherwise, they would never have dared wait for him in front of Wankun Palace.

Nor would they have dared, as a Purple Mansion Influence, to question the Celestial Sand Sect, a Golden Core Sect.

"If Daoist Friend doesn’t believe it, you can take a look at this Jade Talisman. By the way, our Elder Qianchen has already said that the relics of your Xu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch are indeed with him. Daoist Friend can go and retrieve them. At the same time, before his death, Elder Xu promised to give our Celestial Sand Sect a Spirit Mountain." Ye Haiyan spoke unhurriedly.

As he spoke, he also handed the Jade Talisman to Xiao He.

The other side did not inspect it alone, but instead cast a Spiritual Technique and produced a mirror; as Spiritual Light flared out intensely—

The scene of that day manifested in the void.

The tattered Dragon Envoy Flying Ship, the menacing Ghost Spirit Ship, and the Profound Light Ship that had landed ahead.

Even the very words Ye Jingcheng had spoken appeared.

Yet, in the projection, Xu Qiukui’s Dragon Envoy Flying Ship still charged at the Profound Light Ship regardless of everything, even knocking Ye Jingcheng’s Golden Glaze Sword flying and ramming the Profound Light Ship to pieces.

The Ghost Spirit Ship immediately accelerated as well.

The image cut off abruptly at this point.

As for who killed Xu Qiukui afterwards, it was already no longer important.

To dare slaughter one another under the task of a Righteous Sect—this was already a grave crime.

Xu Yuanhao’s face turned deathly pale.

Now, let alone recovering any treasures, he had no idea how to shoulder this charge alone.

"Your Xu Family’s Ancestral Patriarch’s Storage Bag, our Elder said will be returned to you, but you’ll have to go and fetch it yourselves!" Ye Haiyan spoke again.

Hearing this, Xu Yuanhao stammered for a long time, unable to utter a word.

Could he truly dare go and ask for it? Even if Xu Qiukui’s Storage Bag still contained a Tier Four Demon King Demon Pill.

"I hope Ye Daoist can describe this matter in more detail. The Righteous Sect will certainly not slacken in severely punishing the Xu Family!" Xiao He shot Xu Yuanhao a cold look.

It made the latter lower his head repeatedly, almost dropping to his knees.

Ye Haiyan also nodded and went on speaking for a while longer.

"As for the punishment and compensation for the Xu Family, I will seek instruction from Mansion Master Xiao. The two of you should return for now. Remember, the border is rather chaotic at the moment—don’t run about everywhere." After pondering for a moment, Xiao He spoke.

The warning at the end was clearly aimed at the Xu Family.

Of course, it also implicitly reminded the Ye Family not to take private revenge.

"Many thanks, Xiao Dragon Envoy!" Ye Haiyan and Xu Yuanhao both expressed their thanks, though their expressions could not have been more different.

The former was naturally relaxed and at ease, while the latter’s face was already ashen, the smile he forced out uglier than crying.

Seeing the two leave, Xiao He also walked into Wankun Palace.

Xiao Wankun had long been waiting there.

Sipping Spirit Tea, he seemed to have already known the result.

"Issue judgment that the Xu Family’s Profound Distant Peak be awarded to the Celestial Sand Sect!"

Hearing this, Xiao He was taken aback as well. Profound Distant Peak was a Tier Four Spirit Mountain, and its location was closer to Xiaoshan; granting it to the Celestial Sand Sect was equivalent to letting the Celestial Sand Sect draw nearer to the Inner Mansion. Most crucially, this punishment was somewhat overly partial.

Although Xu Qiukui was at fault, he was, after all, already dead.

"Xiao He, as someone in high position, you must remember to wield both grace and might, to blend the soft and the hard!"

"The reason we do not question him is because he is currently the Peak Combat Power of Xiaoshan Prefecture. So even if he leaves some treasures unsubmitted, it matters little!"

"Arranging matters for the Xu Family is to remind them that if we wish to investigate, we can do so at any time!"