127: Chapter 127 Successful Negotiation

This calm question carried a hint of pressure.

Ye Xuan remained indifferent, saying respectfully, "Senior, this Junior has come to ask for a favor."

Facing a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, too many pleasantries would only be counterproductive, so Ye Xuan spoke his mind directly.

Hearing this, Yun Jian paused with his chess piece and then said to Yun Yue, "Yue'er, go out and prepare some tea for your master."

Yun Yue understood her father wanted to send her away, so she nodded and said, "Okay, Father... Master!"

With that, she stood up gracefully and lifted the curtain to leave.

After Yun Yue left, Yun Jian stopped putting on airs. A bright smile appeared on his face as he beckoned to Ye Xuan, "Come, come, Little Friend Ye, please have a seat!"

Ye Xuan sat opposite Yun Jian, who said with a chuckle, "I was putting on some airs in front of my daughter just now; please don't take offense, Little Friend Ye."

"This Junior wouldn't dare." Ye Xuan's expression remained respectful yet steady.

Yun Jian laughed heartily and said, "Alright, let's not beat around the bush. Since you have a request, why don't we speak plainly!"

Ye Xuan had already prepared his words. Seeing this, he no longer hesitated and spoke directly, "Senior, to be frank, I have come this time to seek protection for my Family."

He paused and said sincerely, "Senior, I previously had the honor of saving Fairy Yun Yue. Thanks to her trust and recommendation, I am able to meet you.

I didn't want to disturb you over minor matters, but unfortunately, my Family is being eyed by thieves. Out of desperation, I implore you for protection!"

"Eyed by thieves?" Yun Jian was taken aback. "Little Friend Ye, please, feel free to speak."

Ye Xuan briefly explained that because he and Ye Yi saved Yun Yue and killed Mad Blade, they were resented by the Xuanyou Sect. His Family was being targeted for revenge, and his second brother was even nearly assassinated.

"I know that the Qingyun Sect is a great righteous Sect that acts fairly. Moreover, you are broad-minded, Senior. I am bold enough to hope to form a connection with the Qingyun Sect and seek protection!"

Yun Jian's expression turned solemn. The Xuanyou Sect had been acting increasingly arrogant lately, and the Sect had already noticed, but they hadn't looked into it deeply because there was no deep-seated hatred between the two Sects.

But now his own daughter had almost been kidnapped. If not for Ye Xuan and Ye Yi's help, she would have been in trouble.

Out of gratitude for saving his daughter, Yun Jian naturally wouldn't refuse to help. However, regarding the matter of the Family Ye Xuan mentioned, Yun Jian looked at him and asked, "Are you not a Loose Cultivator, Little Friend Ye?"

Ye Xuan replied, "Yes, Senior. I am a Family Cultivator, but my Ye Family is only a low-level Cultivator Family, and there isn't a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Family, so..."

At this point, he gritted his teeth, his face filled with deep helplessness.

Yun Jian was silent for a moment, thinking it was normal for a Family without a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to seek protection. He nodded and said, "I am aware of the Xuanyou Sect's affairs. That Sect acts maliciously and is extremely vengeful.

That your Ye Family is in such a state is my oversight. The Qingyun Sect and the Xuanyou Sect follow different paths and do not associate with each other. Protecting your Ye Family is not impossible."

Ye Xuan was delighted; it seemed it would likely succeed.

Then Yun Jian changed the subject: "But you must also understand that the Qingyun Sect's protection is not free. I see that both you brothers have extraordinary talent. In the future, if the Qingyun Sect needs your assistance, you must not refuse!"

These words could be considered as recruiting Ye Xuan and Ye Yi into the Sect.

Ye Xuan naturally understood. He stood up and bowed, the heavy stone in his heart finally dropping: "Thank you, Senior! Rest assured, if the Qingyun Sect needs anything in the future, I, Ye Xuan, and the entire Ye Family will not hesitate!"

The two of them had a very pleasant discussion about the cooperation.

They chatted for a while longer, touching on some questions regarding cultivation. Yun Jian did not hold back and patiently answered them for him.

As it grew dark, Ye Xuan stood up to take his leave: "Senior, it is getting late. This Junior will take his leave first."

"Go ahead." Yun Jian waved his hand. "As for the Xuanyou Sect, I will have people keep an eye on them. When you return, tell your father not to let the Family Disciples go out easily for a while to avoid being ambushed."

Ye Xuan acknowledged and turned to leave the Courtyard.

Inside the palace, high walls stood tall. Looking up, a bright moon could be seen, its white, soft light scattering down through the haze.

He felt a bit more cheerful and hurried back to his residence in the palace. He immediately used a Transmission Talisman to inform Ye Jing of the outcome of his discussion with Yun Jian.

The Ye Family residence.

Ye Jing, who was regulating his breathing in his room, received Ye Xuan's letter. After reading the contents, his tense expression finally softened slightly.

"The Qingyun Sect is willing to protect the Ye Family. Xuan'er did well!"

He told the Family about this. Ye Yi was very happy, as it meant the potential crisis for their Ye Family might be resolved.

But Ye Jing did not fully relax. He only instructed Ye Yi to Cultivate well and not be discouraged by his stagnant cultivation.

Regarding the advancement of his Yao Beast, he needed to obtain lightning-attribute spiritual items and Yao Beasts to advance.

As for his two wives, Wu Guiyun's black bell and Liu Xianglan's soul-inducing lamp needed metal-attribute spiritual items for refinement and advancement.

But the most important thing was the development of the Family; otherwise, without Immortal Light, everything would be a pipe dream.

He did not forget to comfort everyone in the Family, putting their minds at ease. As the backbone of the home, as long as he was there, no difficulty was insurmountable. He didn't want them to lose their ambition.

Ye Jing's words reignited the Family's fighting spirit. There wasn't too much gloom. Those who could Cultivate did so, and those who couldn't advance went to look after the Family business. Everyone was busy with their own tasks.

Three days after Ye Xuan established good relations with the Qingyun Sect, two Cultivators with fluttering robes suddenly appeared at the Ye Family residence.

The first to notice them was Ye Tianhao. He always woke up early to practice swordplay. Suddenly seeing two strangers standing in his Courtyard, he became extremely vigilant.

The two Cultivators were men. One appeared upright and dignified, while the other was handsome and elegant. Both were dressed in green robes.

"Who are you?" Ye Tianhao asked in a deep voice. Though only a sixteen-year-old youth, his voice was exceptionally steady, and he was not intimidated by the two.

The upright man stepped forward and smiled, "Young one, we are Disciples of the Qingyun Sect. We have come to your Ye Family by the Elder's order to deliver a protection scroll and to inform your Patriarch that the Xuanyou Sect seems to have had some unusual movements recently, so you should be more on guard."

With that, the man looked Ye Tianhao over. He was slightly surprised to see the youth's handsome face and mature demeanor. There were slight fluctuations of spiritual energy on him, yet he couldn't see his Realm.

When he looked again with his Divine Sense, the man's eyes widened, and his breathing slowed.

This 16-year-old youth's cultivation was not shallow!

Hearing this, the oblivious Ye Tianhao's tense expression softened slightly, but he did not completely lower his guard.

Though young, he knew the Family's situation was delicate and did not dare to trust anyone easily, even if they claimed to be Disciples of the Qingyun Sect.

"Please wait a moment, I will go and inform the Patriarch."

With that, he quickly turned and went to Ye Jing's study.

At this time, Ye Jing was discussing the recent revenue of the Family shops with Ye Yi.

Hearing Ye Tianhao's report, a flash of understanding crossed his eyes. He then stood up and said, "Quickly, invite the two Immortals to the guest room for tea."

A moment later, Ye Jing brought Ye Yi to the guest room. Seeing the two green-robed Cultivators, he immediately cupped his hands in greeting: "Patriarch of the Ye Family, Ye Jing. Thank you to the Elder of the Qingyun Sect for his concern, and thank you both for making the trip personally."

The upright and dignified Cultivator returned the greeting with a gentle smile: "Patriarch Ye is too polite. We are Inner Sect Disciples of the Qingyun Sect. I am Lu Shaoyou, and this is my Junior Brother Shang Bin."

As the introduction finished, Shang Bin lifted his chin arrogantly.

However, Lu Shaoyou was sizing up Ye Jing. After a silent evaluation, an idea formed in his mind.

Lu Shaoyou continued to explain, "Patriarch Ye, we have come first to deliver the protection scroll, and second to ask if your Ye Family wishes to join the Qingyun Sect?"

Hearing this, Ye Jing frowned slightly. Was the Qingyun Sect asking his Ye Family to become a subordinate of the Qingyun Sect, as an affiliated immortal family?