The bell at the mountain top rang once more, its solemn sound bringing everyone to a state of reverence and tranquility.

As in the past, every clan gathering starts with paying tribute to ancestors and clansmen who have passed during this period.

Leading this is Ye Haiyun and other members of the Sea Generation who have fallen during the Beast Tide.

Wisps of smoke rose into the air, merging with the azure sky, forming a Smoke Dragon that grew thicker and fainter.

Ye Xingliu led everyone, chanting the sacrificial rites and verses.

By the time the ceremony ended, it was already noon.

"Ye Family Members, I am Ye Xingliu, the Patriarch of the Ye Family. It has been thirty-six years since I took over the position thanks to the cooperation of clansmen and the peak glory of our elders, elevating the family from Foundation Establishment to Purple Mansion!"

"Currently, the family has one Purple Mansion cultivator, two Foundation Establishment cultivators, sixteen cultivators at the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, twenty-one at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation, forty-eight at the Middle Stage, and fifty-three at the Early Stage!"

"Also, the family territory spans from White Cloud Town to Buqing Mountain, previously belonging to two different families. We have over 280,000 mortals, and our administrative expenses have grown from solely Ye Family Spirit Beast Shop to today's Pill Shop and Spirit Beast Shop standing side by side, while Taichang Market has made a name with Chu Ye Pavilion!"

"This can be described as an unprecedented golden age for the Ye Family!"

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"But the future of the family never rests in the past. It looks to the future, continuity, and the Longevity Immortal Race, all of which rests in the hands of every clansman."

"We cannot forget the ravages of the Beast Tide, nor the corpses strewn everywhere!"

"Nor can we forget the oppression Turtle Ancestor suffered at the hands of six visiting families!"

"Cultivation is for immortality, but it certainly doesn't mean cultivating a spineless attitude. Fortunately, within the Ye Family, I see unity, perseverance, and clear distinctions between gratitude and grievances!"

"Today, it is also the time for another transition. According to unanimous family decision, the next Patriarch of the Ye Family is Ye Jingcheng!" Ye Xingliu spoke loudly, initially diverting attention while summarizing the family's current situation.

These situations are well-known among outsiders, so they wouldn't lead to any leaks.

As a Foundation Establishment Clan upgraded to a Purple Mansion Clan, if not boasting a bit, it might be more suspect.

Once summarized, he began to lay the groundwork, then took out the clan token.

The clan token of the Ye Family's Patriarch is specially crafted, symbolizing identity, and connecting to any Inner Hall cultivator of Ye Family.

It allows the issuance of treasures, such as Spirit Beasts like the Jade Qilin Snake and Blood Leech, previously uploaded by Ye Xingliu.

The token returned to Ye Haicheng, as Ye Jingcheng stepped forward.

Yet at this moment, there was significant pressure in his eyes.

He assumed he was ready to accept it calmly.

However, Ye Xingliu's words made him feel an immense weight.

Becoming a Purple Mansion cultivator, although not difficult now, leading the family to rapid advancement, still requires careful consideration.

Future dealings with the Xu Family, Chu Family, even the Jin Family and Kong Family, must be approached with greater caution.

"Jingcheng, do you have the confidence to lead the family to greater heights?" Ye Haicheng's gaze grew unprecedentedly solemn, intimidating Ye Jingcheng.

Nonetheless, this moment demanded him not reveal a hint of incompetence.

Even lacking confidence, he must possess it.

"I do!" Ye Jingcheng nodded.

"Please rest assured, great grandfather, Jingcheng will surely lead the family to greater heights and peaks." Ye Jingcheng clenched his fist.

Then he took the clan token. The token bears a golden Flood Dragon that seems to travel the world.

The reverse side features the character 'Ye'.

Upon seeing the golden dragon shadow, Ye Jingcheng was momentarily dazed.

He realized that the clan token is a special Tier Two Top-Grade Magical Artifact.

It integrates transmission, defense, and soul capture in one.

That dragon's eye is a Soul Capturing Artifact.

Ye Jingcheng recalled that day when he entered the Ancestral Hall and awakened his Beast Communication Pattern.

Presumably, at that time, it was the clan token subjecting him to a Soul Capturing Illusion Technique.

Ye Jingcheng carefully stored away the family's Golden Dragon Order. Its treasures are immensely cherished by him.

"Alright, Jingcheng, next, you will organize the upcoming clan gathering!"

Ye Haicheng nodded with satisfaction, and then withdrew to the seats beside the high platform.

As the family's sole Purple Mansion cultivator, he naturally could sit to partake in the clan assembly.

Ye Jingcheng began his speech.

The proposals were prepared in advance, addressing three proposals concerning Ye Family cultivators.

"Honorable Ye Family elders, clansmen, it's a great honor to be this Patriarch. Jingcheng will exert himself to the fullest!"

"Today, I also announce a change to the Ye Family rules!"

"Firstly, starting today, all entrances will be reorganized into Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Alchemy Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, Array Hall, Spirit Talisman Hall, Commerce Hall, Demon Hunting Hall."

"Family resources, the Treasure Tower, and mission distribution, alongside mortal city defenses, fall under Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, while Commerce Hall handles all external business activities, like Ye Family's Spirit Beast Shop, Alchemy Shop, and profit-sharing from market auctions and rental shop rents!"

"Demon Hunting Hall will handle demon hunting, along with Spirit Beast taming and domestication!"

"Additionally, as a Purple Mansion Clan, all clansmen's salaries will be increased by thirty percent!"

"The leaders of various entrances will have a fifty percent increase, with top-tier clansmen receiving double the amount!" With this announcement, almost everyone's eyes lit up.

Some clansmen who harbored complaints had their thoughts dispersed.

After all, Ye Jingcheng started by bringing immense benefits to the family.

For the Ye Family, although there are currently few clansmen, the expanded territory promises an increase in Immortal Seedlings over time.

Plus, the family's fertility incentives have been recently implemented, just three years in, yet to show results, but a significant effect is expected in seven years.

Separating each entrance by then would become necessary.

Ye Jingcheng also listed the names of the leaders for each entrance.

The new Hall Master of Demon Hunting Hall transitioned from Ye Haiyi to Ye Xingqun, the new Hall Master of Alchemy Hall is Ye Xingyi, while the new Hall Master of Artifact Refining Hall shifts to Ye Xingtie of the Ye Family, leaving Ye Xinghe still as Commerce Hall Master...

Once finished announcing, Ye Jingcheng introduced the second change in family policies.

"Secondly, the family will assume ownership of Mo Family Tavern, primarily selling Spring Tea as the main product, with Spiritual Cuisine as a tavern complement!"

"Additionally, majorly promoting Red Section Fish Spiritual Cuisine, Forest Pig Spiritual Cuisine, along with Mountain-devouring Rat Spiritual Cuisine!"

"The person in charge of the family tavern remains Star Generation elder Ye Xinghe!"

The unveiling of the family tavern again thrilled many clansmen.

The family's spirit beast business, after all, was relatively narrow.

The Ye Family found it challenging to acquire demon beasts with high talent.

Yet, turning them into Spiritual Cuisine reduced the requirements significantly.

Thus ensuring family profit.

"Thirdly, families owning Fire Attribute Spirit Beasts may apply for Spirit Beast talent identification. If deemed strong enough, they can exchange for one chance at Spirit Beast breakthrough!"

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