CHAPTER 188: CHAPTER 188: THE SECT’S WILL

The snow falling from the sky gradually grew heavier over time, prompting the spirit array atop Lingyun Peak to activate and keep most of the snowflakes at bay.

Through the spirit shield, one could see the vast expanse of white snow in the distance.

The spirit tea on the table was steeped, and the steam it emitted grew denser.

It rose gracefully into the vast sky, adding a touch of charm to the snowy landscape.

Ye Jingcheng poured a cup for Ye Xinghe, who drank it in one gulp with a proud look in his eyes.

The initial suggestion for the communication beast was nominated by Ye Xinghe himself.

Ye Jingcheng was unaware of what Ye Xinghe was contemplating; at that moment, he was simply surprised by the news brought by Ye Xinghe.

This time, the Ye Family was truly planning to bring the Li Family to ruin.

The Ye Family’s takeover of the Li Family’s Pill Pavilion market essentially shook the core of the Li Family.

The most skilled alchemy master in the Li Family was Li Yulan.

Now, unsurprisingly, Li Yulan could no longer return to the Li Family.

Among the remaining Li Family members, only Li Yufu, at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, was a recognized alchemy master by the sect. Even the Li Family Patriarch, Li Muhe at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, was not an alchemy master.

The Li Family, renowned for their alchemy skills, would never hide their alchemy prowess from the outside world.

So if the Ye Family truly targeted them, unless the Xu Family assisted, they might indeed be supplanted by the Ye Family.

After all, the Ye Family’s industry specialized in spirit beasts, and even if they had to make concessions, it wouldn’t be too consequential.

The Li Family, on the other hand, could not withstand the same pressures. The territories controlled by the Li and Ye Families were almost the same, but this time, the Li Family had lost many Foundation Establishment cultivators consecutively and made substantial compensations, leaving their family treasury significantly depleted.

"Elder uncle, if the Xu Family intervenes, we won’t have the advantage!" Ye Jingcheng also sipped some Spring Tea, a warm feeling rising in his heart, akin to a spring breeze brushing against him.

"The family pledged all the income from two spirit mountains, which pleased Supreme Taihao greatly. The erosion of the Li Family was also the sect’s intention!" Ye Xinghe did not conceal the matter.

With these words, Ye Jingcheng immediately understood.

After all, there is no such thing as an eternally glorious affiliated clan in the eyes of an ever-glorious sect.

In the sect’s perspective, only continuous rotation among families could meet their expectations.

This probably meant the Taiyi Magic Peak within the sect had abandoned the Li Family, while the Taiyi Illusion Peak had occupied a higher initiative.

As for the Xu Family, with the sect’s direction, of course, they would no longer aid the Li Family.

"So, this time, it’s not the Ye Family wanting to bring down the Li Family, but the sect." Ye Jingcheng’s eyes turned profound. Is this the consequence of breaking the rules?

"These are some of the best-selling pill formulas from the Li Family. Take a look at them and practice with Jing Yun if possible!" Ye Xinghe suggested.

Ye Jingcheng took the jade talisman and looked at its contents.

He nodded afterward.

The jade talisman contained a total of five pill formulas, all previously unavailable to the Ye Family.

It included the Tier One Middle Cyan Grain Pill, the Tier One Middle Spirit Nourishing Pill, the Tier One High-Grade Celestial Purple Pill, and the Tier One High-Grade Celestial Essence Pill.

There was even a Tier Two pill formula.

The Purple Wood Pill.

This was a spirit pill for enhancing the cultivation of wood attribute cultivators.

Among the middle-grade spirit pills, the Cyan Grain Pill was similar to the Cyan Spirit Pill, both aiding in advancing cultivation for all types of cultivation techniques.

The Spirit Nourishing Pill, as the name suggests, was meant to alleviate inner concerns and refresh cultivators — not much help for divine sense, but excellent for cultivators struggling with impatience and impulsiveness.

Many loose cultivators who have experienced too many battles or ups and downs could also quickly regain calmness by taking this Spirit Nourishing Pill.

It is even helpful for making critical decisions in certain moments.

The Celestial Purple Pill, meant for fire attribute cultivators, also brings the effect of acquiring purple qi, with its main ingredient being the century-old Purple Sky Ganoderma.

The Celestial Essence Pill is a pill for restoring divine sense.

All are spirit pills with excellent effects.

"Granted by the sect!" Seeing Ye Jingcheng look over, Ye Xinghe explained.

He feared Ye Jingcheng would misunderstand, thinking the family had hidden pill formulas before.

"Elder uncle, that’s not what I meant. What I mean is that without sufficient spirit medicine, I can’t guarantee producing them in large quantities, let alone guiding others in refining!" Ye Jingcheng clarified.

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, his cultivation speed slowed as well, so spending a year or so for the family didn’t bother him.

Moreover, he needed to wait for the Three-Colored Cloud Deer to mature.

However, the advancement of the Five Poison Bees needed to be prioritized.

Before Foundation Establishment, carrying a hundred Five Poison Bees was quite effective.

But after Foundation Establishment, still having over a hundred Five Poison Bees seemed somewhat like wielding a wooden sword as an adult.

"No need to worry, we will provide the spirit medicine, and it’s estimated that there will be a Tier Two Pill Furnace auction at this Taihang Market’s auction!" Ye Xinghe gave Ye Jingcheng another pleasant surprise.

"Thank you, elder uncle!" Ye Jingcheng was instantly delighted.

He was still using the Cyan Elephant Furnace.

Though very convenient, it was, after all, just a Tier One Top-Grade Pill Furnace, considerably different from a Tier Two Pill Furnace.

This pertains to the fire resistance within the pill furnace and the richness of detail control.

This gap is not something cultivators can easily bridge with skills alone.

"Alright, I won’t disturb you then. Prepare yourself more these days; I’m heading to the Treasure Pavilion. This time the family also seems to have selected a few talented seedlings for Ye’s Shop!"

"Additionally, in our Ye Family Shop, there will be Tier Two Alchemy Masters settling in all day." Ye Xinghe laughed heartily, finishing all the remaining tea in one go before walking out without turning back.

His broad back, which Ye Jingcheng could never see through before.

At this moment, he finally saw clearly.

This seemingly easy-going and calculative elder uncle had a distinct hint of envy and helplessness at the corners of his eyes.

In the path of cultivation, each step forward could mean despair and solitude for countless cultivators unable to pass the sixties threshold.

His elder uncle was no exception.

Ye Xinghe’s silhouette stretched long in the snow. The lavish small boat Ye Jingcheng once found extravagant had slowed at this moment.

His eyes appeared somewhat solemn; that’s the world of cultivation — one wrong step could end the path ahead.

Constantly reminding himself internally.

Never let down your guard nor slack off, or else seeing others reach the Purple Mansion, while being hopeless, you might secretly regret it in some corner...

Ye Jingcheng shook his head and drank the entire cup of Spring Tea. This time, there was distinctly more boldness to it.

Holding the pill formula jade talisman, he entered the room. Since he decided to bring down the Li Family, he would do his best.

Moreover, through this process, he could also gain a large amount of spirit stones.

As for the Li Family’s retaliation, the Ye Family would welcome it.

In Taihang Commandery, the older the family, the more formidable they were. Families like the Mo, Xu, and Chu, Ye Jingcheng might be cautious of them. However, the Li Family was a relatively new rising family, unclear of its position and bound to be swept away by the tides.