Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

He Tian Mountain, beneath the Jin Family’s main hall, within a chamber entirely forged from Black Magnetic Profound Iron.

Sandalwood slowly burned, rendering the chamber even more cryptic and unfathomable.

Inside the chamber, four people gathered, each standing there exuding great authority.

And among them, Jin Xuanhen, who usually commands the wind and rain in the Jin Family, was now the most humble.

Jin Xuanhen brought out Mingxin Tea, brewed it enthusiastically to serve the other three.

In front of him, wearing a Python Robe, resembling a prince, was none other than Master Xi Wang, who led the attack on Taiyi Sect years ago.

In those days, among so many Golden Cores, only Master Zitian could withstand.

This is also why Jin Xuanhen dared to return from Taichang Market to the Jin Family.

Now he is not afraid of the Ye Family and Chu Yanqing not coming; on the contrary, he fears they won’t.

The Golden Cores of Taiyi Sect were also involved.

If they help Qinghe Sect expose the Ye Family, it would be a considerable achievement, positioning them as heroes within Qinghe Sect, no need to eye Taiyi Sect.

In fact, should Qinghe Sect unify the Yan Kingdom in the future, who can say to whom the Spirit Mountains of Taichang Mountain Range belong?

"Jin Daoist, relax a bit; joining Qinghe Sect is surely the wisest move for your Jin Family."

"Do you really think Taiyi Sect can withstand the iron hooves of my Qinghe Sect? If not for Medicine King Valley’s intervention back then, Taiyi Sect would not exist today, much less a small Beast Desolate Ye Family!" Master Xi Wang spoke casually.

"Naturally..." Unable to say much more, Jin Xuanhen kept pouring tea. After all, without achievements, Qinghe Sect may not allocate territory to the Jin Family, so he refrained from speaking against Taiyi Sect.

Seeing this, Master Xi Wang, naturally a bit displeased.

At this juncture, Jin Xuanhen still sought to play both sides.

His evaluation of Jin Xuanhen lowered, indeed merely decent in cultivation, vastly inferior to Jin Chengyun in conduct.

Yet, at this time, he refrained from saying more.

...

In the summer, the weather becomes erratic; sometimes the glaring sun is followed by pouring rains.

Now, the sprawling mountain ranges were layered under dark clouds, making everything seem extraordinarily oppressive.

Upon He Tian Mountain, however, lanterns were lit, ribbons danced in the wind like silk brocade, and many splendid spiritual light fireworks formed a striking contrast.

The late-stage Purple Mansion Elder of the Jin Family, Jin Xuanzhao, looked unusually grim. Today was crucial, marking their Jin Family’s eight hundred-year celebration, a significantly vital clan ceremony.

Having invited numerous factions from Taiyi Commandery, Taiqing Commandery, and Taihang Commandery.

But, with this weather, others might actually think the Jin Family hangs by a thread.

"Arrange for people to disperse these dark clouds; ensure Purple Qi arises from the east, fiercely shining sun." Since Jin Chengyun’s fall, Jin family’s ranking has cemented.

Upon hearing this, many Jin Family cultivators flew into the sky.

After great effort, the clouds dispersed, sunlight poured down, though Jin Xuanzhao remained dissatisfied.

For such a weather omen is unfavorable.

"Notify Cheng Nan and Cheng Xin to patrol the surrounding thousand li spirit mountains; alert immediately upon any strange movement!"

"Also, have some clan talents head to the small Secret Realm and wait!"

...

After reflecting a bit, Jin Xuanzhao devised several contingency plans.

To cultivators, such weather patterns must be heeded.

He actually wished to discuss postponing the eight-hundred-year celebration with Jin Xuanhen, but alas, Jin Xuanhen directly refused.

He couldn’t help but reminisce about when Jin Chengyun was around.

He would never be so overconfident.

Release information naturally, with revenge in mind.

Otherwise, if a Golden Core wanted secrecy, who could leak any details?

Jin Xuanzhao glanced again at He Tian Mountain.

He Tian Mountain, in the Yan Kingdom, stands among the famed mountains, composed of five peaks, the main being He Tian Main Peak; besides the main, there’s Four Sons Peak corresponding to Jin Family’s Four Arts Hall.

"Hopefully, nothing will go wrong." He murmured softly, continuing with his tasks.

...

With the arrival of si hour, the sun above shown increasingly fiery.

And He Tian Mountain began bustling, with cultivators bringing gifts one after another.

Many cultivators, responding to the news, were loose cultivators and members of small clans.

For such ceremonies, offering an appropriate gift allows them a chance to partake in Spiritual Cuisine, sometimes witnessing High-Tier Cultivator duels.

Some even hope High-Tier Cultivators recruit disciples around the event.

Of course, for Qi Cultivators and Qi Cultivation Clans, offering gifts gains merely name recognition.

Only Foundation Establishment Cultivators and their clans get announced by Foundation Establishment cultivators, earning recognition.

While Purple Mansion Cultivators and Golden Core Cultivators receive acclaim.

The Jin Family painstakingly arranged an array, gifting Spiritual Rain blessings to attending cultivators.

On He Tian Mountain, well-equipped pavilions adorned across the terrain, spirit fruit and spirit tea stationed along stairways.

Being the Jin Family’s eight-hundred-year clan ceremony, it’s lavishly arranged.

"Taichang Commandery, Huai’an Mountain’s Ji Boyuan offers a three-hundred-year Red Flame Ginseng stalk to acclaim Jin Family’s eight-hundred year of prosperity, flourishing into greatness, wishing for widespread stability and thriving future."

"Taichang Commandery, Xiao Shui’s Chen Bojun offers a Tier Two Yellow Cloud Jade, congratulating Jin Family’s eight-hundred-year thriving, aspiring millennia legacy, aiming for True Monarch halls!"

...

A series of congratulatory voices finally brought a slight cheer to Jin Xuanzhao; he stood atop the peak, beginning to welcome Purple Mansion Clans and cultivators with other family members.

"Taichang Commandery, Profound Origin Jiang Family presents Tier Three Purple-Blue Silkworm Armor, congratulating Jin Family’s eight-hundred-year thriving, aspiring millennia legacy, aiming for True Monarch halls!"

"Taichang Commandery, Wuyuan Li Family presents Tier Three Cyan Profound Origin Wood Heart, congratulating Jin Family’s eight-hundred-year thriving, aspiring millennia legacy, aiming for True Monarch halls!"

...

Jin Xuanzhao approached, welcoming the Purple Mansion guests.

Yet disconcertingly, these Purple Mansion Golden Core families sent cultivators, yet not their most authoritative figures.

And in a similar vein, Taiqing Commandery and Taihang Commandery followed suit.

Finally, Ye Jingyun arrived, accompanied by Ye Jingyong and Chu Yanliu, at the mountain’s forefront.

Currently, the Ye Family outwardly remains a Purple Mansion Clan, but none view it truly as one.

For now, apart from Jade Dragon Valley and Taihang Market, near all of Taihang Commandery falls under Ye Family control.

The treatment level, unmatched by past Jin Family endeavors in Taihang Commandery.

Of course, many are aware of Chu family’s affairs.

Further knowing Ye Jingyong’s wife is Chu Family’s Chu Yanliu.

Even though merely a branch member, their presence draws attention.

As Ye Jingyun presented their gift, cultivators hesitated to announce.

Yet he announced loudly, regardless.

"Lingyun Ye Family from Taihang Commandery congratulates Jin Family’s eight-hundred-year celebration, gifting a Tier Three Round Wood Treasure Coffin, hoping Jin Family Daoists appreciate it!"

Upon this declaration, all cultivators were utterly shocked; Jin Family being a Golden Core Clan, Ye Family merely a Purple Mansion Clan, while Ye Jingyun is a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This sight strikes anyone observing as atypical.

But some recall.

Taihang Market’s Ye Family Tavern once grandly opened, Jin Family and Kong Family gifted a bell.

Now the Ye Family adopts a tit-for-tat approach.

While understanding abounds, they deem Ye Family bold.

Surveying the scene, they gradually distance themselves, fearful of involvement.

Only Jin Xuanzhao’s chest heaved for a long while before uttering a single word: "Please."

Ye Jingyun and Ye Jingyong laughed heartily, crossed the Jin Family’s Golden Jade Gate, enjoying the prepared Spiritual Rain.

Proudly ascending Spirit Mountain, they seated among the Purple Mansion Clan.

Before long, cultivators from Tian Dao Sect across Three Commanderies also arrived, though notably absent was any Golden Core, only Purple Mansion ones.

Even among Purple Mansion’s middle stages, few were present.

Watching this, many loose cultivators began retreating to the back.

All keenly understand, today’s Jin Family might struggle to complete the celebration in full.