In a small restaurant in North City, a figure hurriedly ascended to the second floor.

He stopped at a table by the wall and sat down in an empty seat.

On the table, it seemed as if someone had booked it in advance, arranging Spirit Tea, Spirit Wine, and a rich dish of Spiritual Cuisine.

He picked up the Spirit Wine, drinking by himself, making sounds of great enjoyment.

Soon, a figure wearing a Spirit-Blocking Robe came over, sat opposite him, and casually took the remaining Spirit Tea.

"Have you confirmed?"

"Absolutely, enter Ziyun City by carriage first, then circle north around Yellow Ridge!"

The figure replied indifferently.

At the same time, he took out a Jade Talisman.

"I've paid for the drinks!" The figure in the Spirit-Blocking Robe then threw down a Storage Bag and left immediately.

This figure was Xu Yinglong, a disciple of Taiyi Illusion Peak. He had no background and no mentor. He entered the Taiyi Sect through the Immortal Ascension Conference, surviving great danger to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

He thought he could ride this to success, all the way to the peak of Cultivation.

But only those who entered Foundation Establishment would understand that it's not the endpoint, but the starting point. In the Taiyi Sect, Foundation Establishment cultivators were numerous.

He didn't even qualify for a cave mansion and a small mountain in the Taichang Mountain Range.

Only those in the Taiyi Sect could understand why it held such an exalted position, not to mention controlling a significant portion of the Yan Kingdom's territory, with many subordinate mini worlds and secret realms, full of countless resources.

However, because he had no background and no Purple Mansion mentor, he wasn't even eligible to enter some of the less dangerous secret realms and mini worlds.

Fortunately, the Chixia Ridge Secret Realm gave him an opportunity, allowing him to obtain many resources.

But breaking through to the Purple Mansion was still too difficult.

From the mouths of Mo Hongyuan and Mo Family, it was known that the one who annihilated their Mo Family was most likely the Ye Family.

Moreover, during the chaos caused by the Three-eyed Demon King, the Ye Family seemed to have unearthed something.

This led to the cutoff of Cyan Willow Lake on Cyan Willow Mountain, revealing an abyss.

This wasn't something an ordinary Demon Beast could accomplish.

Of course, with just these speculations, he couldn't definitively say the Ye Family was suspicious. After all, among several families in Taihang Commandery, Mo Family suffered the most, benefiting the Ye Family the most. If it were the Mo Family, they might also slander the Ye Family, creating a certain balance.

But when Mo Hongyuan mentioned using Spiritual Powder, watching the Ye Family with the Xu Family, and likely speculating about the Ye Family's flight speed.

He no longer thought that way.

The Xu Family, as one of the two established Purple Mansion Clans in Taihang Commandery, was known to him for their strength, having one Late Stage of Foundation Establishment and six or seven Early to Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, which was not weak among Purple Mansion Clans.

But they lost entirely while pursuing two members of the Ye Family.

Meanwhile, the Kong Family, upon exiting the secret realm, openly targeted the Ye Family, making it hard to believe there wasn't some conspiracy.

But he couldn't immediately follow them alone, as it wouldn't be safe, even if he believed a typical Late Stage Foundation Establishment of a family couldn't defeat him.

...

It was early spring again, and the entire Yan Kingdom was seeing more and more rain.

On the outskirts, several carriages galloped through the muddy marshland, and each graceful steed neighed as they were whipped persistently.

The horses ran with all their might, mud splattering, their wet manes whipped against their bodies.

Several coachmen furrowed their brows tightly.

In such rainy weather, they naturally didn't want to travel so far; not only could the horses not take it, but they were also soaked through now.

Inside the carriage, the Ye Family members were seated.

Ye Xingliu, seeing Ye Jingcheng's urgency, spoke again:

"We are almost there, no need to hide our identities further, just pilot your Cyan Cloud Ship directly!"

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded; having left the market, half a day had passed, but using mortal carriages to hide, they covered a considerable distance.

However, they had no choice, as while they weren't worried about treasures being stolen, they had to be concerned about the Kong Family making a move.

Having offended the Kong Family thoroughly at the auction and Chixia Ridge.

With no room for maneuver between the two clans, their only solace was that the Kong Family resided in Taichang Commandery, while the Ye Family was in Taihang Commandery.

And they hadn't left any suspicious evidence on this trip.

Otherwise, not only would the Mountain and River Seal be auctioned, but many Ye Family treasures would likely also appear at the auction house.

Ye Jingcheng took out the Profound Shadow Cyan Cloud Ship and adjusted the appearance of the Spiritual Ship to look like an ordinary sailboat.

On the outside, it looked like a standard Spiritual Ship, without any distinguishing features.

But its speed was astonishing, turning into a cyan streak and disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

Ye Jingcheng didn't let others inject Spiritual Energy to pilot it this time.

He stood at the front of the Spiritual Ship, facing the Gang Wind, piloting the ship at the fastest speed.

He didn't let the Array Spiritual Shield cover him, and the Gang Wind blowing at his hair whipped his face, causing pain.

Though not a Body Cultivator, despite his body having greatly improved during Foundation Establishment, the Gang Wind was as severe as a Wind Attribute Demon Beast assailing him with Wind Blades.

There's no pain like being cut to the bone.

But only this way could he feel a bit relieved.

In this life, he had no parents and went up to Lingyun Peak before the age of nine, and only Ye Haiyun treated him as his own when he didn't yet show enough potential.

The gaps left in Alchemy and the one-on-one personal guidance at home allowed his Alchemy Skill to surpass many other cultivators.

"Jingcheng, this is the Magical Artifact refined by Chu Yanqing for you." Ye Xingliu finally stepped out.

As the Patriarch, seeing Ye Jingcheng like this, his heart is deeply comforted.

After all, clan cultivators must undergo these experiences, and only by going through these can a cultivator's mindset truly transform.

But simultaneously, as the next Patriarch, Ye Jingcheng must quickly emerge from this sorrow; otherwise, he won't even speak of leading the family far, he might not even overcome the Heart Demon during the breakthrough to the Purple Mansion.

Taking out Chu Yanqing's Magical Artifact might divert Ye Jingcheng's attention.

Ye Jingcheng saw this, and took the Storage Bag.

Upon opening the Storage Bag, there was a Three-Color Daoist Robe, somewhat similar to the Ye Family's standard Daoist Robe, but without the family emblem.

It felt delicate and soft, yet sturdy and solid, akin to Soft Jade; a slight exertion reveals its strength not inferior to a Tier Two High-grade Spiritual Artifact.

Of course, what Ye Jingcheng praised more was that this Daoist Robe could conceal one's form and aura, similar to the Hidden Spirit Armor he obtained earlier.

But the Hidden Spirit Armor is heavy and has much weaker defense.

Ye Jingcheng input Divine Sense and finally discovered that the Daoist Robe could change shape and size.

It is extremely simple and does not require much refining; it only requires the input of Spiritual Energy.

The Golden Falcon could use it without any issues.

It completely matches his needs.

"Third Uncle, here is the Spirit Pill I refined for Chu Yanqing; please arrange for a cultivator to deliver it to her!" Ye Jingcheng also took out the Pill Bottle, unwilling to owe anyone.

Since the other party crafted the Magical Artifact for him in such a short time, he had no reason to hold onto the Spirit Pill.

Moreover, the value of Spirit Pills is far less than custom-made Magical Artifacts.

Only because all Spirit Materials were provided by Ye Jingcheng, the difference is not that vast.

After all, a Tier Two Middle-Grade Pill Pattern Spirit Pill is not easily refined.

"She also returned to Taihang Commandery." Ye Xingliu did not respond and continued to explain.

Ye Jingcheng saw this and decided to take the Spirit Pill back.

If she's in Taihang Commandery, he can find time to deliver it himself.

The Spiritual Ship still sailed at full speed; he grasped the Middle Grade Spirit Stones with one hand and controlled the Spiritual Rudder with the other.

He didn't know how long Ye Haiyun could linger.

But for a cultivator, when his entire being begins to scatter and cultivation falls from top to bottom, it signals the approaching end.

So, despite depleting Spiritual Power and Spirit Stones, he urgently wished to return.

Not speaking of using the last Spiritual Peach to extend life by three years, at least seeing once and accompanying on the final journey.

The whole family is Ye Haiyun's kin, but close can be closer since Ye Haiyun gave Ye Jingcheng control of his cave's restrictions at that moment.

That made him closer.

Fierce winds howl, the rain seems even longer-lasting, the sky echoes with dark thunder.

Boom!

Thunder Light instantly pierces through layers of dark clouds, abruptly brightening the entire sky.

At this moment, everyone frowned, although the Spiritual Ship had a Thunder Avoidance Array, even beneath Leiyun, wouldn't be struck by Celestial Thunder.

But this return journey signifies a bad omen.

"Jingcheng, someone is tailing!" And just then, Ye Xingliu's voice appeared beside Ye Jingcheng's ear.

This time Ye Jingcheng was anxious and didn't leave a backup, but Ye Xingliu was different, scattering lasting pollen in the air.

This pollen is colorless and tasteless.

Yet it could be detected by his Treasure-Seeking Rat.

Now he felt the pollen's scent growing stronger.

This only means one thing, someone behind is tainted with pollen, and continually pursuing.

Although their Divine Sense didn't see, it could be that the other is still out of range, or possibly concealed within Divine Sense.

"Ascend higher, they'll grow anxious!" Ye Xingliu spoke.

Upon these words, Ye Jingcheng also nodded.

The Spiritual Ship flying low could easily enter someone's Array; those high peaks have arrays covering hundreds of feet without issue.

The Ye Family did so before.

And if they constantly change route, it could easily be perceived that they've noticed.

Instead, better to ascend high; even ambushed, arrays can't extend to the heights.

Simultaneously, speed doesn't decrease.

However, reaching higher under Leiyun needs more caution regarding Celestial Thunder.

Currently, the Spiritual Ship is nearly touching the Thunder Clouds.

Thick dark clouds, like concentrated ink, presented before them.

This scene naturally alerted Ye Jingli and Ye Jingyong and others; they all emerged onto the deck.

Surprisingly, none questioned, instead, quietly released Spirit Beasts.

The Spiritual Ship's speed increased, and its surface started to turn the same color as the dark clouds, seemingly merging with Leiyun.

Despite the Profound Shadow Cyan Cloud Ship flying at maximum speed, returning to Ye Family's Lingyun Peak, at least seven to eight days' journey was required.

They now only flew for one day, not even out of Taichang Commandery.

Thus, they must test the cultivation level of the pursuing cultivator; if there is a Purple Mansion Cultivator, they must immediately disperse to preserve family strength.

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