304: Chapter 304 Entrusted to Ling Xiao

Yun Ling had said so much at once that it was impossible for Ye Jing not to be moved.

However, Ye Jing did not agree immediately, showing a worried expression instead: "Sect Master Yun, I, Ye, am not a cowardly man, but... the Ye Family is too far from the Lingxiao Sect. Going back and forth is inconvenient..."

Seeing this, Yun Ling smiled understandingly: "What does Patriarch Ye have in mind?"

Ye Jing didn't hide his intentions and said directly: "Sect Master Yun, I wish for my Family members to settle within the Lingxiao Sect. This would not only keep those noble families in check but also make it more convenient to manage the affairs of the Lingxiao Sect. I wonder if the Sect Master would grant this?"

Hearing this, Yun Ling was not displeased; he clapped his hands and smiled with a tacit understanding.

"In that case, the Lingxiao Sect will be temporarily handed over to Patriarch Ye to manage. The Qingyun Sect will give its full support. However, you must be careful; those noble families will be extremely dissatisfied when they see you in control of the Lingxiao Sect!"

Seeing him agree so readily, Ye Jing cupped his hands and said: "I am grateful for Sect Master Yun's trust. The Ye Family will surely govern the Lingxiao Sect well and prioritize the overall interests of the Qingyun Sect!"

Yun Ling grew even more delighted upon hearing this, and his voice became much warmer: "That's excellent! Patriarch Ye, as for the Lingxiao Sect's other storehouses, spirit fields, and cultivation rooms, you may arrange for your Family's Disciples to use them as you wish. After all, the Ye Family growing strong is also a good thing for my Qingyun Sect!"

He no longer viewed the Ye Family as subordinates, but as partners.

This way of interacting was very agreeable to Ye Jing. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went their separate ways.

Yun Ling returned to the Qingyun Sect to recuperate his body and arrange for Disciples to provide support. At the same time, he sent orders to the various noble families in the Luoxia Land, informing them that the Ye Family would be taking over management of the Lingxiao Sect.

Ye Jing first returned to the Ye Family to gather the Core Disciples and discuss the relocation of the Sect. Along the way, he took out the liuxiao sword, the 'Suppress' Character Jade Pendant, and the Gold Condensation Pill Formula to discuss them with his Family.

The Family members were extremely shocked to hear that Ye Jing had teamed up with the Qingyun Sect to take down the Lingxiao Sect.

In particular, Ye Jing mentioned that he had secured an opportunity from Yun Ling for the Ye Family to be stationed at the Lingxiao Sect and intended to take the Family's Disciples there to guard it.

As the eldest sister-in-law of the Family, Wu Guiyun was happy but also felt a bit of worry: "Father, do you mean you want us to move into the Lingxiao Sect? Isn't this a bit too sudden?"

Currently, besides the Family members, there were also many Retainers and Mortals, totaling several hundred people. Managing the household was already quite a task.

Now, they had to split off a portion of the Disciples to suddenly move to an unfamiliar area hundreds of miles away. What would happen to the Family's affairs at home?

Furthermore, Ye Xuan and Ye Yi were still in seclusion, so there were very few people available to go.

Ye Jing smiled and said: "I have thought of this. The Lingxiao Sect is a newly conquered Sect, and both its internal and external situations are unstable. Therefore, this time, I will only take a few Family Disciples with me."

"Father, who do you intend to take?" Wu Guiyun asked in confusion.

Ye Jing glanced at Ye Tianhui and Ye Tianxue, who were now teenagers, as well as the spirited Ye Tian Yao and the twins Ye Tianchi and Ye Tianfeng.

He said calmly: "All of the Ye Family's grandchildren except for Tianhui will follow me and the Retainers to the Lingxiao Sect!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan were both shocked. They looked at their children; the oldest was barely sixteen, and the youngest was only twelve. To have them follow Ye Jing to guard an unfamiliar Sect at such a young age..."

This..."

"Grandfather! Are we going to the Lingxiao Sect?"

Among them, Ye Tianyao was extremely excited. Having cultivated to his current level, he was as eager for battle as his father, Ye Yi.

The eldest among them, Ye Tianxue, was somewhat nervous. She had spent years following her second aunt, Liu Xianglan, to refine medicine. Although she had a Qi Refining Seventh Layer cultivation, she was shy and timid by nature.

Her lovely almond eyes looked at Ye Jing, and her voice was as thin as a mosquito's buzz: "Grandfather, I... can I do it? I only know how to refine medicine. I'm afraid I won't be able to help and might even hold everyone back."

Beside her, Ye Tianchi and Ye Tianfeng looked at each other. They shared the curiosity and anticipation of youth, but also a hidden, subtle anxiety.

As the elder of the youngest twins, Ye Tianchi had a more stable personality. Although he was also moved, he still asked patiently: "Grandfather, the Lingxiao Sect was just taken over. Will it be dangerous? Will those noble families who aren't submissive to the Ye Family cause us trouble?"

Ye Tianyao immediately patted his chest and spoke with a resonant tone: "What is there to fear! Tianchi, with Grandfather here and the Qingyun Sect's backing, if those noble families dare to come, I'll definitely show them what I'm made of!"

As he spoke, Ye Tianyao instinctively clenched his fists, his eyes full of eagerness.

He had cultivated under his father Ye Yi since childhood, inheriting Ye Yi's combative nature. He had long hoped for an opportunity to gain experience, and now that such a chance had arrived, he naturally wouldn't let it go.

Seeing the different expressions of the children, Wu Guiyun's worry grew even deeper. She took a step forward and spoke earnestly: "Father, the children are all too young, and the situation at the Lingxiao Sect is unstable. If something goes wrong, what will we do?"

Liu Xianglan, standing nearby, also quickly chimed in, her face full of concern.

Ye Jing knew the mothers were worried about their children. He felt both the warmth of Family and the decisiveness required of a Patriarch.

He raised his hand and waved it, saying in a deep voice: "Gui Yun, Xianglan, I know you are worried about the children, but Tian Hao and Tianyao already went to the Tiangong Market alone at this age. The children need to be tempered."

Hearing this, Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan could only nod in agreement.

Ye Jing did not forget to add: "I will leave a portion of the Family Disciples and Retainers to guard the Ye Family. You only need to focus on guarding the Family business; do not worry about anything else."

Once the situation at the Lingxiao Sect stabilizes, I will send someone to fetch you. At that time, our Ye Family will officially take root in the Lingxiao Sect."

Although Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan were still worried, they knew Ye Jing's decision was not easily changed.

Moreover, the Family indeed needed someone to stay behind. They could only nod and respond in unison: "Please rest assured, Father. We will definitely guard the home well and wait for you and the children to return."

Ye Jing nodded, then his gaze fell upon Liu Xianglan: "Xianglan, how is your Alchemy progressing?"

Liu Xianglan was startled and replied truthfully: "I can already fully refine foundation establishment pills. Does Father need some?"

Ye Jing thought of the golden core breaking pill and suppressed his inner longing: It was too early now. No one in the Family had reached the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, and the Spirit Medicines related to that pill were very hard to find.

In order not to put too much pressure on Liu Xianglan, he simply said to them: "Gui Yun, Xianglan, Cultivate well. After Xuaner and Yier Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment, you should prepare for seclusion."

They needed to raise their cultivation. As the Family's Blacksmith and Alchemist, they were the main force of the Family's rear supply. The higher their cultivation, the better Spiritual Artifacts and Medicinal Pills they could forge and refine.

The two daughters-in-law quickly nodded in agreement.

Ye Jing felt slightly relieved seeing their response and instructed further: "If there are any shortages of Materials needed for Alchemy or Forging in the Family storehouse, take note of them. Once I arrive at the Lingxiao Sect, I will have them transferred from the Lingxiao Sect's storehouse. The Qingyun Sect will also provide secret support, so do not be stingy."

Having said that, he turned to look at the group of grandchildren, his tone softening slightly.

"You few, pack your bags today. Tomorrow morning, you will set out with me for the Lingxiao Sect."

Remember, once at the Lingxiao Sect, do not act recklessly. Follow my instructions in everything. You must both protect the Lingxiao Sect's Foundation and take the opportunity to temper yourselves. Do not lose face for the Ye Family."