45: Chapter 45 Comforting the Family

Before returning home, Ye Jing specifically instructed his two sons to wash the bloodstains off their bodies.

After all that trouble, it was already dark by the time they returned home.

Wu Guiyun, who had been waiting expectantly, saw that the three of them had finally returned and hurriedly welcomed them into the house: "How was it? Did everything go smoothly?"

After entering the house, Ye Jing recounted everything that had happened that day. This frightened his two daughters-in-law significantly, followed immediately by anger.

"That Tang Family is truly going too far! To actually use such despicable methods to rob us!" Wu Guiyun was extremely angry.

"Indeed, it seems that simply cooperating with Guo Zhengning won't work." Ye Jing was also indignant, but he still had to remain composed.

Ye Yi and Ye Xuan were also full of anger and felt extremely stifled.

Ever since the Tang Family set their sights on the golden spirit rice, they had started harassing them frequently, and now they had even sent Martial Artists to take their lives.

If it hadn't been for Ye Jing making a Breakthrough to become a Second-Stage Martial Artist, the three father and sons would likely have perished in that mountain forest today.

In this world, having money is useless; one must also have power.

Ye Jing thought about what Guo Zhengning had said to him—that he could rope in a powerful figure to help. This was indeed feasible, but Ye Jing did not know the background of this powerful figure, nor had he ever met him. He feared that this person might be an even fiercer tiger than the Tang Family.

Thinking of this, Ye Jing looked at his Family's sullen faces, as if they had returned to the bitter days when tax silver was being pressed upon them.

Seeing this, Ye Jing sighed, then smiled: "Alright, stop looking so sullen. No matter how ruthless the Tang Family is, we are in the shadows. As long as we accumulate strength, we will eventually find a way to break the deadlock."

"Besides, our Family has endured even greater difficulties; are we really afraid of just this one Tang Family?"

His voice was not loud, but it carried a power that steadied people's hearts.

Ye Yi, who had been dejected, suddenly raised his head, red veins appearing in his cloudy eyes: "Dad! That may be true, but I just feel stifled!"

"Yier! To accomplish great things, one must first learn to endure!" Ye Jing immediately shouted sternly, "If you are reckless, it will only lead to destruction in the end! Do you understand?!"

He had to stabilize his Family's emotions now; he could not afford for problems to arise at this critical juncture because someone in the Family was reckless.

Seeing Ye Jing so serious, everyone in the Family held their breath, and even the impulsive and angry Ye Yi was intimidated.

Ye Jing said coldly: "Listen to me. From now on, you will all stay at home and work hard to train in your Cultivation Techniques and improve your strength. Leave the matter of the golden spirit rice to me! You don't need to worry about anything else."

In this conversation, Ye Jing took this matter upon himself, trying his best not to let his Family bear too much psychological pressure.

Hearing Ye Jing say this, the Family listened to him, temporarily suppressing the matter of the Tang Family, and continued to focus on training their Qi and blood, striving to become stronger.

At night.

Ye Jing studied the Cultivation Techniques he had scavenged from the Second-Stage Martial Artist in his room.

These two books were the "Chaotic Flower Sword Technique" and the "Hidden Throwing Knives."

The "Chaotic Flower Sword Technique" is primarily a light sword technique, focusing on "taking the enemy by surprise and gaining the initiative quickly." By using light and chaotic sword movements, it disrupts the enemy's attack, finds openings, and focuses on fierce assaults.

It is no wonder that the longsword-wielding Martial Artist fought so desperately, and his sword technique was so confusing that it was impossible to guard against.

Furthermore, longsword attacks are better suited for keeping distance, reducing the enemy's chances of getting close. It can be said that this sword technique has both offense and defense, and is more flexible and versatile than the "Black Whirlwind Axe Technique."

It is a very good Cultivation Technique.

As for the "Hidden Throwing Knives," it teaches one how to use flying knife hidden weapons—hiding in the shadows, launching in an instant, using skillful force to overcome brute strength, and using precision to break through defenses.

Its core essence lies in the four words: "Hide, Accurate, Fast, Change."

To hide is to be formless; to be accurate is to be certain of a hit; to be fast is to be impossible to defend against; to change is to adapt to all situations.

This "Hidden Throwing Knives" manual is very profound; Ye Jing pondered it for a whole night and only managed to understand a little bit.

It seems this Secret Manual will need time to be polished.

As it happens, he and his two sons scavenged quite a few swords and blades from those Martial Artists, which can be used as training equipment for the Family.

Having survived a fierce battle today, Ye Jing actually benefited quite a bit.

It also made him realize that as long as the Tang Family is not eliminated, their Ye Family will never have a day of peace!

Thinking of this, Ye Jing closed the Cultivation Technique manual. He detested the Tang Family more than anyone else in the Family, but the more he felt this way, the more he needed to calm down.

He thought of many paths and decided it was still better to go to the county town to find Guo Zhengning and ask about the intentions of that powerful figure.

However, before that, Ye Jing felt he still needed to increase his business bargaining chips.

After all, the Mountain Delicacy Chickens he had been raising had grown quite a bit; it was time to sell them.

Ye Jing came to the mountain forest and saw that in this area used for raising Mountain Delicacy Chickens, there were already more than twenty plump Mountain Delicacy Chickens.

It seemed these Mountain Delicacy Chickens grew quite fast. Ye Jing patted Hei Feng and said: "Hei Feng, stay here and guard these Mountain Delicacy Chickens well; don't let anyone get close."

"Woof!" Hei Feng replied obediently.

At this moment, the Red Fox, which had already submitted, was walking beside Ye Jing. It was no longer fierce and followed honestly behind Ye Jing. Even though it really wanted to eat those Mountain Delicacy Chickens, it dared not move a single step closer without Ye Jing's permission.

Seeing that the Red Fox, which had been locked up for so long, was so obedient, Ye Jing activated his ability to take a look. Above the fox's head were the three words "Tamed."

So, he immediately used fifty points of Immortal Light to domesticate it.

"Low-level Essence Spirit Red Fox, already domesticated, skill: Flame Body, Wisdom."

The Essence Spirit fox shuddered, then its ears stood up. It didn't resist much, just stayed close to Ye Jing.

"Flame Body, what kind of ability is this?" Ye Jing felt curious.

The Red Fox shook its head, and suddenly flames erupted from its fur. This gave Ye Jing a fright. He saw that the flames carried high heat, and the surrounding dead branches and rotten leaves were burned clean.

But the flames quickly extinguished, and the Red Fox became sickly.

Ye Jing understood. This "Flame Body" meant that the fox could use flames, but only for a little while, after which it had to rest.

But this was a Divine Ability! Ye Jing was extremely happy inside; one had to know that only Immortals could use this kind of Spell.

Ye Jing restrained his joy and did not forget to order: "In the future, without my command, absolutely do not use this ability against outsiders!"

The Red Fox nodded, having understood.

Seeing that it understood his words, Ye Jing wondered, could it be that the "Wisdom" was attributed to this?

Ye Jing discovered that it looked the same as Hei Feng; its appearance had not changed much. It seemed that domesticated animals do not change their appearance, at most improving their physical fitness or something similar.

Thinking of this, Ye Jing stroked the Red Fox, named it Xiao Chi, suppressed the joy in his heart, and then walked in the direction of home.

Xiao Chi was a Essence Spirit. Ye Jing thought that since the Immortal Willow indicated its Bloodline was extraordinary, it must have some exceptional qualities. He would have to properly test this fox's Divine Ability later.

"Dad!" At this moment, Ye Yi suddenly called out to him, looking somewhat nervous.

Ye Jing stood up and asked: "What is it?"

Ye Yi hurriedly ran over: "Dad, it's bad. Zhang He from Chen Family Village has suddenly arrived and is demanding to see you!"

"Zhang He, the landlord from Chen Family Village?"

Ye Jing narrowed his eyes, feeling that something was wrong. Why would this Wealthy Man Zhang come to find him for no reason?

He felt some unease in his heart and followed Ye Yi back home. He saw that outside the courtyard gate, that pot-bellied Wealthy Man Zhang was walking over with a smile.

Behind him followed Zhang Youqiang, who was whispering something close to Wealthy Man Zhang, his eyes seemingly probing something.

Ye Jing walked over and asked: "Zhang He, what brings you to my place?"

Seeing this, Zhang He smiled and said: "Elder Ye, your Family has been doing quite well recently, buying land and property—it makes me so envious!"

Ye Jing narrowed his eyes. This Zhang He had no prior dealings with their Ye Family; why would he suddenly come over?

Confused, Ye Jing smiled and said: "It is just that the harvest has been good, nothing worth mentioning!"

But Wealthy Man Zhang suddenly said: "Elder Ye, your Family is growing some good rice, right?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Jing and everyone in the Family had expressions of vigilance in their eyes.

Could this Zhang He have discovered something?

"I don't know what you are talking about." Ye Jing immediately wanted to reject Zhang He. No matter what he wanted to do, Ye Jing would not agree.

Seeing Ye Jing refuse so straightforwardly, Zhang He immediately said: "Old Man Ye, I want your rice seeds! Name your price!"