347: Chapter 348 Ancestor Ye has arrived!

Ye Changge said no more, leaped into the air, transformed into a stream of light, and sped towards Longmai Mountain.

The moonlight, like water, spilled over the earth.

Ye Changge's figure streaked across the night sky like a stream of light, vanishing in an instant.

Not long after, Ye Changge arrived at the Spiritual Land of the Family where the Li Family was located.

Previously, a Qi Refining Family, the Lin Family, had taken root here. After Ye Changge occupied Longmai Mountain, they had proactively come to request to become Ye Changge's vassal Family.

Ye Changge naturally agreed, and subsequently transferred all the remaining people of the Li Family here, and had the Lin Family watch over them.

Dressed in green robes, he stood with his hands behind his back.

Ye Changge arrived at this Spiritual Land, his figure slowly descending from mid-air.

The Spiritual Land was located in a valley between two low mountains, nestled against the mountains and by the water; although the Spiritual Qi was not very dense, it was sufficient for the daily Cultivation of Qi Refining Cultivators.

Dozens of courtyards were scattered throughout the valley, some newly built, others in disrepair, unevenly spread out at the foot of the mountains.

It was deep in the night, and the valley was silent. A few spirit lamps swayed at the entrances of the courtyards, emitting a dim yellow light that illuminated the sleepy faces of the night-watch Cultivators.

Although the sound of Ye Changge landing was not loud, it still startled the patrolling Cultivators.

"Who is it!"

A low shout rang out, and several Qi Refining Cultivators dressed in green robes emerged from the shadows, holding Magical Artifacts in their hands, looking over vigilantly.

The leader, upon seeing Ye Changge's face, immediately changed countenance, hurriedly put away his Magical Artifact, stepped forward quickly, bowed, and his voice trembled slightly:

"Old, Ancestor Ye! Why have you come?"

The others also hurriedly bowed, not daring to breathe.

Ye Changge's expression was cold and stern; his gaze swept over them. Without any pleasantries, he said indifferently, "Call out whoever is in charge among you."

The leading Cultivator heard this, felt a jolt in his heart, and dared not ask more, hurriedly saying, "Yes! I will go report to the Family Head immediately!"

Having said that, he turned and ran towards the depths of the valley, his footsteps swift, almost dropping his Magical Artifact.

The others stood in place, silent as cicadas in winter, secretly glancing at Ye Changge, feeling anxious and uneasy.

This was a ruthless person who acted decisively, a tough character who suppressed two Foundation Establishment Mid-stage Cultivators alone. Arriving suddenly in the middle of the night with such a grim expression, could something major have happened?

Not long after, a figure walked out quickly from the depths of the valley.

It was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties, with a proper appearance, a short beard, wearing a dark green robe, walking with hurried steps, clearly having jogged all the way here.

He was the Lin Family Head, Lin Zhengyuan, with a cultivation base of Qi Refining Great Perfection.

Lin Zhengyuan arrived in front of Ye Changge, hurriedly cupped his hands, his tone respectful: "Ancestor Ye, I failed to welcome you, please forgive me!"

He lifted his head slightly, stole a glance at Ye Changge, and seeing the other party's cold and stern expression, his heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

This master was in a bad mood.

Lin Zhengyuan quickly calculated in his heart.

Besides the matter of the Li Family, there was probably nothing else that could make Ancestor Ye come personally in the middle of the night. Could it be that something went wrong on the Li Family's side?

Ye Changge did not waste words and spoke directly, his voice cold: "I ask you, has Li Xuanfeng been out?"

Lin Zhengyuan heard this, felt a jolt in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Replying to Ancestor Ye, I have always followed your will and sent people to watch Li Xuanfeng's Immortal Cave day and night. These past few days, he has never gone out and has been staying in the Immortal Cave."

Ye Changge did not respond immediately, but took a Talisman from his sleeve.

The Talisman was about the size of a palm, pale gold in its entirety, with fine silver patterns flowing on the surface of the Talisman paper, emitting a mysterious Spiritual Qi fluctuation. In the center of the Talisman, a complex rune was drawn with extremely fine strokes, with Spiritual light faintly flickering, as if it were an open eye.

This was a Second-tier High Grade Talisman—the Lie Detection Talisman.

The function of this Talisman was simple, yet extremely practical: when the person being questioned lied, the Talisman would light up with a red glow; if what was said was true, it would have no reaction. For occasions like interrogations or investigations, it could be called a Sharp Weapon.

Ye Changge held the Lie Detection Talisman in his hand, looked straight at Lin Zhengyuan, and asked again, "Family Head Lin, are you sure Li Xuanfeng has not gone out these past few days?"

Lin Zhengyuan looked at the Talisman in Ye Changge's hand, his pupils slightly constricted.

He did not know the specific name of this Talisman, but the flowing Spiritual light and mysterious runes all indicated the extraordinary nature of this Talisman.

He understood in his heart that Ancestor Ye was testing him.

Lin Zhengyuan took a deep breath, met Ye Changge's gaze calmly, and said in a sincere tone, "Ancestor Ye, I guarantee with the Lin Family's hundred-year Foundation, Li Xuanfeng has truly not left the Immortal Cave for even half a step these past few days. If there is a single word of falsehood, I am willing to accept any punishment."

Just as he finished speaking.

The Lie Detection Talisman in Ye Changge's hand had no reaction.

The Talisman did not light up.

Ye Changge's heart settled.

It seemed this matter had nothing to do with the Lin Family; the other party was indeed unaware.

It was also true that with Li Xuanfeng's Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, wanting to disguise himself to deceive these Qi Refining Cultivators was not a difficult task. Setting up an illusion array, or leaving a Puppet in the Immortal Cave to put on an act, and then escaping like a cicada shedding its shell—how could these Qi Refining Cultivators distinguish that?

Ye Changge put away the Lie Detection Talisman, his expression eased slightly, and he said to Lin Zhengyuan, "Go, take me to see."

Lin Zhengyuan hurriedly nodded, "Good, Ancestor Ye, please follow me."

Having said that, he turned and led the way, his footsteps hurried.

Ye Changge followed behind him, traversing the stone path in the valley, and walked towards the other side of the Spiritual Land.

This Spiritual Land was not small; two mountains flanked a valley, covering an area of over ten miles. If squeezed in, having a few thousand people live there would not be a problem.

But the problem was that beneath this place was only a First-tier High Grade Spiritual Vein.

A First-tier Spiritual Vein had limited Spiritual Qi density, and could at most sustain the daily Cultivation of over a hundred Qi Refining Cultivators. If there were too many people, the Spiritual Qi would not meet the demand, the efficiency of Cultivation would be greatly reduced, and it might even trigger conflicts between Cultivators.

This was also the reason why this place could only be considered a "Spiritual Land" and not a "Spiritual Mountain."

A true Spiritual Mountain needed to be supported by a Second-tier or higher Spiritual Vein, with dense Spiritual Qi, to be able to sustain Foundation Establishment Cultivators, or even Core Formation Old Ancestors. Longmai Mountain was like this; the Second-tier Medium Grade Spiritual Vein under the mountain was the very Foundation of the Ye Family's rise.

As for this place…

Ye Changge swept a glance at the surrounding environment, thinking to himself: A First-tier High Grade Spiritual Vein, supporting the Lin Family and the remaining members of the Li Family was already the limit; any more, and it would not suffice.

The two passed through a sparse Spirit Bamboo forest and arrived at the other side of the valley.

Here was a low stone mountain, only a few dozen zhang high, with a few crude Immortal Caves excavated at the foot of the mountain, and simple defensive Restrictions arranged at the cave entrances.

This was the temporary residence of the remaining Li Family members.

Calling them 'Immortal Caves' was actually just some crudely excavated stone chambers; compared to the Immortal Caves on Longmai Mountain, which were filled with Spiritual Qi and elegantly furnished, they were simply like heaven and earth.