93: Chapter 93 Miscellaneous Essays on Spiritual Veins

After Ye Xuan, who was in the military camp, received Ye Jing's message, he immediately took Ye Yi to secretly gather news about Spiritual Veins.

The two Ye brothers were now in the Cultivator battle camp, where their food and clothing had improved significantly; there were also a few Cultivators of only the Qi Refining First or Second Layer gathered there.

But as for Spiritual Veins, they had never even heard of them. One Cultivator did mention that there were several miscellanies in the Yan State Imperial City documenting some Natural Spiritual Objects. If needed, a message could be sent to have the Emperor dispatch someone to deliver them.

After all, the Yan State Emperor had always been responsive to Cultivators' requests. If they lacked Spirit Stones or books—those relatively unimportant things—he was not stingy at all.

Hearing these Cultivators speak this way, Ye Xuan could only sigh: "Good grief, this Emperor is truly wealthy. While our family has to rely on Jade Stones as cultivation Materials, Spirit Stones are nothing but consumables in the eyes of the Emperor."

However, since this was the case, it also made it convenient for Ye Xuan to inquire about information regarding Spiritual Veins.

He immediately had the soldiers pass word to get some books recording clues about Natural Spiritual Objects to read.

Within two or three days, those books quickly appeared on Ye Xuan's desk, and he immediately began flipping through them.

He and Ye Yi had been Cultivating and learning to read over the years, so they could now easily understand these books.

This understanding also opened his eyes.

The extraordinary Strange Tales recorded in these miscellanies revealed a sense of reality between the lines.

The books recorded that Natural Spiritual Objects do not arise out of thin air; they all need to rely on a "Spiritual Source" for gestation. This Spiritual Source is the core of a Spiritual Vein, the root where the world's spiritual energy converges.

To find one, one needs some Spiritual Insects to search, because Spiritual Insects naturally feed on the spiritual energy dissipated from the Spiritual Source and have a keen perception of the Spiritual Vein's aura that far exceeds that of Cultivators.

A complete Spiritual Vein can, at the very least, cause surrounding vegetation to grow wildly and birds and beasts to develop intelligence; at most, it can nourish mineral treasures containing powerful spiritual energy, and even double a Cultivator's Cultivation speed, achieving twice the result with half the effort when breaking through a Bottleneck.

Seeing that this could help with a Breakthrough, Ye Xuan roughly understood why that Mad Blade Immortal Master was so eager to attack the Yan State.

This Spiritual Vein was extremely precious. If it belonged to his Ye family, then the Ye family's Cultivation predicament could be resolved!

What shocked Ye Xuan even more was that one tattered copy of the "Secret Records of the Yan Lands" explicitly mentioned that there was a First-Tier Spiritual Vein within the borders of the Yan State, and its entrance happened to be deep within Qinling, said to be guarded by an Ancient Formation.

However, the crucial method for breaking the formation had been deliberately erased by someone, leaving only eight blurred characters: "Blood to open the formation, soul to sacrifice for the vein."

"Brother, this Spiritual Vein sounds more precious than any Cultivation resource we've ever seen. If we can find it, our Ye family might be able to take another step forward!"

Ye Yi was also very excited after reading these miscellaneous notes.

Ye Xuan, however, frowned: "It's not that simple. Look at the recorded year; it was three hundred years ago. After so many years, whether this Spiritual Vein still exists is unknown. Also, that 'Blood-Lead' and 'Soul-Sacrifice' don't sound like simple costs.

More importantly, the Emperor actually lent such an important secret record to us Cultivators to observe so easily. It's truly a bit strange."

"True. How about we send this news to Father and see how he handles it?" Ye Yi was also helpless.

This Spiritual Vein was actually in Qinling—that was a great Opportunity. This made Ye Yi think of that forbidden zone in Qinling and that terrifying roar.

Could it be that the legendary Spiritual Vein was inside?

Thinking of this, Ye Xuan no longer hesitated and had Xiao Yu carry a letter with everything he had seen and learned to Ye Jing.

Communication Talismans could only be used a few times before quickly losing their effectiveness. For convenience, they still needed the help of Xiao Yu, who could fly extremely fast.

The Ye family residence.

After receiving the message from his two sons and learning about the Spiritual Vein, Ye Jing immediately called his two daughters-in-law and his grandchildren, Ye Tianyao and Ye Tianhao, before him.

After Ye Jing told them about the existence of a Spiritual Vein in Qinling, the whole family was in disbelief.

"The news brought by Xuaner and Yier is of great importance. A First-Tier Spiritual Vein is hidden deep within our Qinling."

As his voice fell, the sound of people gasping for air immediately rang out in the main hall.

Ye Tianyao was young and impetuous, and couldn't help but take a step forward: "Grandfather, a First-Tier Spiritual Vein is right in Qinling. Let's go find it quickly!"

Ye Tianhao was much more steady. He only asked: "Grandfather, since it's such a precious Spiritual Vein, why was it so easily recorded in a secret record? Does it really exist?"

Hearing Ye Tianhao's doubt, Ye Jing nodded approvingly: "Tian Hao is right. This is exactly what I'm most worried about. Especially since there is an ancient remnant formation above this Spiritual Vein. Whether the Spiritual Vein still exists is an unknown, let alone the hidden dangers that might be within."

Hearing this, Wu Guiyun said worriedly: "Father, then what you mean is..."

Ye Jing clenched his fists and said: "This time, I want to make a trip to the Qinling Forbidden Zone!"

At these words, everyone in the family was shocked.

Ye Jing continued: "Finding this Spiritual Vein is not difficult. I have raised Poisonous Variant Bees; they are also Spiritual Insects and can lead the way for me. But the Qinling Forbidden Zone is dangerous, so this trip might take several months before I can return. I'll leave the household affairs to you all to manage."

"Father! Won't that be too dangerous?" Wu Guiyun said worriedly.

"Grandfather, I have a Qi Refining Sixth Layer cultivation. Let me go with you!" Ye Tianhao on the side hurriedly said.

Ye Tianyao also hurriedly said: "Grandfather! I'm going too!"

Ye Jing looked at Wu Guiyun and the worried eyes of the whole family, and he comforted them: "I know it's dangerous, but a First-Tier Spiritual Vein is too important for our Ye family.

Right now, relying solely on Jade Stones for cultivation is too slow, and we will soon hit a Bottleneck. If we want to take another step forward, this Spiritual Vein is indispensable!"

Having said that, he looked at Ye Tianhao and Ye Tianyao and said: "Tian Hao, Tianyao, your experience is still shallow. You won't be able to handle the dangers within the Qinling Forbidden Zone. You stay at home; first, to look after the family business, and second, to step up your Cultivation.

The future of my Ye family will ultimately be handed over to you! There must not be the slightest mistake!"

Since he had put it this way, his mind was made up, and the others in the family could not object.

Hearing this, Ye Tianyao hurriedly said: "Grandfather! Then you must be careful! I will Cultivate well and wait for your return to show you my progress!"

Hearing this, Ye Jing smiled and stroked Ye Tianyao's head. Then, seeing Ye Tianhao's stubborn look of worry, he smiled and patted his shoulder: "Look after the house well, Haoer! Protect the family!"

"Yes! Grandfather!"

This teenage boy had now grown very tall and strong. Despite his young age, his Heart-Nature was extremely high, surpassing even many adults.

The household affairs were also handled in an orderly manner when given to him.

Therefore, Ye Jing was very at ease about being away for these few days.

He looked at his two daughters-in-law, Wu Guiyun and Liu Xianglan, and also instructed them to assist Ye Tianhao.

After finishing his instructions, Ye Jing left with peace of mind and headed toward the depths of Qinling.