50: Chapter 50 The New House Goes Off Fire

In Liu Village, as the Ye family's new house rose day by day, the attitude of the villagers toward the Ye family changed significantly.

People who were once indifferent to the Ye family now took the initiative to greet the two brothers whenever they saw them, their attitudes incredibly respectful.

Even some relatives, whose relation to the Ye family was distant beyond measure, came to visit.

Ye Jing, adhering to the principle that visitors are guests and also wishing to maintain a good reputation, did not refuse them and invited them into his home for hospitality.

Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan were pregnant, so Ye Jing instructed them to stay home and rest.

With the new house constructed, Ye Jing took his two sons to settle the family's assets, preparing to move.

He did not forget to smile at the villagers and say, "Everyone! Once the new house is finished, I will invite you all to attend the housewarming banquet!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding villagers immediately burst into excitement, responding with smiles.

"Elder Ye, you are too kind! We will certainly be there!"

"The new house is imposing; the Ye family's good days are yet to come!"

"It is our good fortune to share in Uncle Ye's joy!"

The chattering praises rose and fell, surrounding Ye Jing, whose smile became increasingly warm.

Ye Xuan and Ye Yi stood to the side, helping their father socialize, their faces bearing calm smiles.

Ye Yi couldn't help but whisper, "Brother, look at how majestic Father is. Before, no one treated our family this well."

Ye Xuan patted his shoulder and said softly, "It is because Father is capable. We brothers must strive hard and not let Father down."

A few months later, the Ye family's new house was completely finished.

After setting the date for the housewarming banquet, Ye Jing took his two sons to town a few days early to purchase food and drink, loading a large cart full of chicken, duck, fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables.

The villagers also came to help voluntarily; some set up sheds, while some women helped cut and wash vegetables, creating a lively scene.

The villagers were poor and had nothing valuable to give, so they brought some vegetables grown at home or some wild herbs from the mountains.

They surrounded Ye Jing, asking after his well-being, calling him "Uncle" or "Grandpa" with great affection.

Ye Jing smiled and accepted their gifts one by one.

He had Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan take the women inside to talk. Wu Guiyun was now wearing a newly made peach-red dress, which made her look full of charm.

The petite Liu Xianglan wore a blue dress, looking delicate and lovely.

Both women were pregnant and had a rosy complexion. Hearing the village women praise them for being blessed, their faces were filled with shy yet happy smiles.

The housewarming banquet that night lasted for a long time before it ended.

At night, after cleaning up the courtyard, the family went to sleep, feeling somewhat tired.

Ye Jing practiced a set of sword techniques alone in the courtyard; this was the "Chaotic Flower Sword Technique" he had been practicing recently. He had transitioned from using a broadaxe to getting used to this agile sword technique, and he wielded it with great fluency and ease.

After finishing the sword practice, Ye Jing prepared to rest.

In the following days, the family affairs gradually became easier. After finishing her studies, ten-year-old Ye Tianyao helped the two daughters-in-law with the household chores.

They waited for Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan to give birth.

Soon, the eldest daughter-in-law, Wu Guiyun, gave birth to a daughter, named Ye Tianxue.

The second daughter-in-law, Liu Xianglan, gave birth to a son, named Ye Tianyao.

Ye Jing added two more grandchildren.

The Immortal Willow grew two more willow branches, increasing by four strands of Immortal Light.

With the family now numbering ten, Ye Jing was overjoyed.

In order to let his two sons go to the martial arts hall to receive formal training and elevate their strength as Third-Stage Martial Artists to a higher level, Ye Jing took his two sons to the county town to seek Guo Zhengning as their master.

Upon hearing that Ye Jing had come, Guo Zhengning immediately received him warmly and, without hesitation, made an exception to accept the two Ye brothers as Disciples.

Ye Yi was a natural martial arts prodigy, but conversely, Ye Xuan's talent for martial arts was not very good.

As the eldest brother, falling behind his younger brother made Ye Xuan quite frustrated. Fortunately, his family often comforted him, so he gradually accepted his shortcomings with a calm heart and began to train diligently at the martial arts hall.

Seeing that his two sons were doing quite well at the martial arts hall, Ye Jing felt relieved.

After the two daughters-in-law finished their postpartum confinement, they continued to practice martial arts at home, tempering their physical bodies.

The cooperation between Ye Jing and Zhenxiu Restaurant was getting better and better. Relying on the Immortal Light within his body, Ye Jing took the lead in domesticating the chickens and ducks at home and expanded the mountain forest breeding.

Even the rice fields continued to expand, but the matter of the golden spirit rice remained a secret.

Because although his family had developed, he still needed to seek stability amidst progress.

The villagers all thought he had made his fortune by raising livestock, and they could not stop sighing with admiration and envy.

Two years passed in the blink of an eye.

Ye Jing was in his home, wielding a long sword to perform the "Chaotic Flower Sword Technique." The sword in his hand pierced through the air, and with a single strike, he split the scattered stones in the courtyard. The stone fragments flew and landed, making a clattering sound.

This frightened a few crows in the courtyard, which flew up with a flutter.

Ye Jing sheathed his sword and stood still, his breathing steady, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes.

Over these two years, he had managed his family's assets while never slacking in his martial arts cultivation. The Blood Qi within his body had become increasingly rich and pure; he believed that it would not be long before he became a First-Stage Martial Artist.

"Father! Your sword technique is truly amazing!" Ye Xuan's voice came from the courtyard gate. Behind him followed the taller Ye Yi. The two brothers had just returned from the martial arts hall, their foreheads still covered in a thin layer of sweat.

Ye Jing turned to look at his sons and wiped the sweat from his face.

Nowadays, his two sons, Ye Yi and Ye Xuan, were already Second-Stage Martial Artists. Their progress was rapid, and they had also developed a deep bond of brotherhood with Guo Zhengning.

Although Ye Xuan was not as talented as Ye Yi, his personality had become much more composed. He was skilled in both sword techniques and hidden weapons, and his actual performance was not inferior to Ye Yi's.

"Father! Today, Master Guo taught us the 'Swift Wind Steps.' My brother has already mastered it, while I am still figuring it out." Ye Xuan was calm and composed, without a shred of jealousy.

Ye Yi quickly said, "Eldest Brother is more diligent than me. It's just that this footwork has slightly higher requirements for body movement. Eldest Brother will surely master it after practicing for a few more days!"

Ye Jing nodded, stepped forward, and patted their shoulders: "The greatest taboo in practicing martial arts is being impetuous. Ye Xuan, you are composed; this is your advantage. Ye Yi, you have high talent, but you must not be arrogant; you must know that there is always someone better."

The two brothers replied in unison.

At this moment, Wu Guiyun walked over holding tea and handed it to Ye Jing and the two brothers: "Drink some water and rest first. The kitchen has stewed chicken soup today, and we can eat in a while!"

Wu Guiyun was now heroic and spirited. Despite being a woman, the broadaxe in her hands was wielded with great vigor. Like Liu Xianglan, she was already at the Peak of a Third-Stage Martial Artist.

After saying this, she wiped the sweat from Ye Xuan's face with gentle care.

Seeing this harmony in his family, Ye Jing felt comforted.

Over the past year, thanks to the chickens and ducks domesticated by the Immortal Light, the meat was exceptionally tender, and business at Zhenxiu Restaurant was booming, causing their family's income to rise accordingly.

The Ye family now had tens of thousands in silver, becoming the wealthiest family in the villages around the Qinling Mountains.

Ye Tianyao ran over with five-year-old Ye Tianhui, and the two siblings were playing happily.

Ye Tianhao was studying at a school in the city and rarely came home.

The family sat in the main hall and finished a sumptuous dinner.

At night, Ye Jing did not go to sleep but lay on a rocking chair, admiring the moon alone.

Suddenly, a red shadow darted into the courtyard. Ye Jing looked closely and saw that it was Xiao Chi.

He immediately got up and walked over: "Xiao Chi, what's wrong?"

The Red Fox wagged its tail in a panic, whimpering at Ye Jing.

Ye Jing's eyes immediately turned cold. Could someone be stealing his Mountain Delicacy Chicken?

He had sent Xiao Chi to guard the mountain forest precisely to prevent anyone blind enough to steal, while he had sent Hei Feng to guard the golden spirit rice.

Seeing Xiao Chi so panicked and helpless, he feared it was not something simple. Ye Jing had no choice but to pick up his broadaxe and long sword, preparing to catch the thief.

In the dim moonlight, Ye Jing followed Xiao Chi into the woods. After reaching the woods, Xiao Chi suddenly stopped and hissed angrily.

Seeing Xiao Chi so angry, Ye Jing couldn't help but be greatly shocked. Xiao Chi was a Essence Spirit; why would it be so angry and yet wary, afraid to get close?

Could it be that what was in the mountain forest was not a thief, but a more powerful Essence Spirit?