228: Chapter 228 Fourth-Rank Mid-Grade Talisman Maker

"You rascal." Ye Tuanbang stroked his beard as he watched Ye Yisong's departing figure, cursing with a smile.

On this trip to the Family Affairs Hall, Ye Yisong had first used Talismans to offset the five million Spirit Stones he owed from last time, and then turned around to borrow Spirit Stones from the Family treasury—a massive sum of ten million Spirit Stones, even greater than the last time!

If not for the Face given to Ye Yisong's status as a Fourth-Rank Talisman Master, Ye Tuanbang would have spat him out of the small courtyard long ago.

In the end, Ye Tuanbang not only readily lent Ye Yisong the ten million Spirit Stones, but also took out an additional nine million Spirit Stones, asking Ye Yisong to purchase some Cultivation resources while at Yuelai Pavilion.

Six million of that was for purchasing Grade 4 precious herbs, Medicinal Pills, Spirit Weapons, and the like; three million was for purchasing First, Second, and Third-Rank Cultivation resources.

Since they had decided to increase the cultivation of their clansmen, they could not be stingy with Spirit Stones; the necessary Cultivation resources must not be lacking in the slightest.

"Yishu, stop playing with the Talisman in your hand and come over to continue reciting your book." Ye Tuanbang glanced at Ye Yishu, who was squatting in the corner playing enthusiastically, the doting in his eyes filling the entire courtyard.

"Coming, Grandfather." Ye Yishu put the Talisman into his bosom, tucked it away securely, and ran towards Ye Tuanbang with his short legs, giggling. He picked up the book on the table and began to read aloud.

"Brother Yisong is so good to me. When I grow up, I also want to be a Talisman Maker, just like Brother Yisong, making many fun toys for my younger brother to play with."

"Ouch." Ye Yishu rubbed his little head and let out a pained cry.

"Focus on your reading. What are you thinking about?"

"I know, Grandfather." Ye Yishu withdrew all his thoughts, focused his full attention on the book, and dared not be distracted again.

Ye Tuanbang usually doted on Ye Yishu excessively, but when it came to matters of Cultivation, he became much more serious and would not let Ye Yishu be sloppy in the slightest.

...

"You've arrived." Ancestor Ye Rongming opened his eyes and said calmly.

"Greetings, Old Ancestor." Ye Yisong bowed respectfully.

"Let's go. It just so happens that I also need to make a trip to East Sea Prefecture to retrieve the Grade 4 Medicinal Pills I commissioned the Zhao Family to refine." A sharp glint flashed across Ancestor Ye Rongming's eyes. The beast tide had brought immense disaster to humanity, but it had also brought many precious Cultivation resources.

During this beast tide, the Ye Family had harvested a total of twelve Grade 4 Demonic Beasts, among which was one Tier 4 Flood Dragon.

From the eleven Grade 4 Demonic Beasts, a total of four Grade 4 Yao Cores were excavated, which could be refined into four Grade 4 barrier-breaking pills; the Family might be able to produce a few more Martial Ancestor Elders.

As for that Tier 4 Flood Dragon, its value was even more immeasurable. Its dragon tendons paired with tiger bones could be refined into Grade 4 dragon-tiger golden pills, which could help Martial Ancestor Martial Artists quickly Breakthrough in their cultivation. It was a precious Medicinal Pill that all major families coveted intensely.

Taking advantage of the last time he invited Zhao Fenghua to Luomu Mountain to set up a Formation, Ancestor Ye Rongming tentatively expressed his request to Zhao Fenghua, wanting the Zhao Family to help refine a few cauldrons of Medicinal Pills.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Ancestor Ye Rongming opened his mouth, Zhao Fenghua agreed immediately, but he also proposed conditions for the refining: he wanted 50% of the Grade 4 dragon-tiger golden pills as payment for the Alchemy.

As for the Grade 4 barrier-breaking pills, they would be included as a bonus, and the Zhao Family would not take a single cent for them!

Ancestor Ye Rongming was equally straightforward; without bargaining, he agreed immediately.

The conditions proposed by Zhao Fenghua were considered a fair price in East Sea Prefecture. Asking other forces to refine these Medicinal Pills would require equally high, if not higher, compensation than what Zhao Fenghua had proposed.

There was another benefit to having the Zhao Family help with the refining: it could deepen the connection between the two families and take the cooperation between the Zhao Family and the Ye Family to a new level.

Maintaining a newly established Martial King Family was difficult!

Looking at the young man beside him, whose whole body exuded a fierce, unconventional energy, if he didn't perish halfway, he might very well Breakthrough to the Martial King realm faster than Ye Jiesheng and Ye Jiexuan.

Only then would he be able to truly rest easy and go into secluded meditation for a few years.

Ever since breaking through to the Martial King realm, Ancestor Ye Rongming had not felt more relaxed; on the contrary, the burden on his shoulders had become even heavier.

...

"Father, shall we take action?" After finishing reading the intelligence just transmitted by their inside agent, Ancestor Wei Xinghe immediately reported to Wei Changyao.

Observing Ancestor Ye Rongming's movements was not easy, but secretly monitoring Ye Yisong's movements was relatively easy for the Wei Family.

"Xinghe, let it go." Wei Changyao's aged voice came from the coffin, carrying a scent of decay.

"This child has already formed a climate; furthermore, he has a marriage alliance with the East Sea Zhao Family. Let it go for now."

"But, Father..."

"I said, let it go!" This time, Wei Changyao's voice was noticeably higher. "The centennial beast tide is approaching. Whether it is you or me, any injury would likely be an unbearable blow to the Wei Family."

"I don't have many years left to live. You will have to carry the Wei Family in the future. Sometimes you must know how to assess the situation and not be blindly reckless."

"Do not underestimate the heroes of the world. The secrets hidden behind Ancestor Ye Rongming's Breakthrough to Martial King are something we still haven't fully grasped."

"Let's discuss this child's matter after the beast tide."

"Yes, Father." Ancestor Wei Xinghe said, bowing.

"By the way, I see that the Ye Family has changed quite a bit recently. The Wei Family might as well try it too. What the Ye Family can do, the Wei Family will only do better."

"When it comes to foundation, not even three Ye Families could hope to compare with our Wei Family!"

Upon hearing his father's instructions, Ancestor Wei Xinghe felt a chill in his heart; nothing could escape Wei Changyao's eyes.

"You may go. I will enter a deep sleep for the next few years; the future of the Wei Family will depend on you."

...

Looking at the magnificent giant city ahead, Ancestor Ye Rongming's slightly furrowed brow gradually relaxed. He slowly released his right hand, which had been gripping a dark golden short sword, looked back at the towering mountains behind him, and said softly, "Did they not come? Or...?"

"Whatever. At worst, we'll perish together. I'd like to see if you are willing to pay that price!"

"This kid's talent for Talisman Making is truly astonishing. To have refined a Fourth-Rank Medium Grade Talisman so quickly—the Ye Family is blessed."

Ye Yisong had not wasted his time on the journey these past few days. He had originally wanted to fleece the Old Ancestor again, but he hadn't succeeded!

The encounter with Wei Chenghe a few months ago had left a deep impression on Ye Yisong. That meteor-like attack speed left Ye Yisong completely unable to parry, leaving him only able to take a beating passively.

He had been thinking about whether he could ask the Old Ancestor to bestow a high-grade movement technique to make up for his own shortcomings.

"You rascal, you are quite similar to me when I was young." Before Ye Yisong could be happy, Ancestor Ye Rongming said calmly, "Equally shameless."

"I don't have one either. Aren't you a Third-Rank Guest Elder of Yuelai Pavilion? Just spend Spirit Stones to buy one yourself, won't you?" Ancestor Ye Rongming said expressionlessly. "Oh, remember to lend it to me to study when you do."

"Uh?" Ye Yisong replied honestly, "Yes, Old Ancestor."

A Golden Armor Talisman with clear patterns and rich Spiritual Qi was held in Ye Yisong's hand, and he examined it carefully.

"As expected of a Fourth-Rank Medium Grade Talisman, the Talisman patterns are indeed complex; it actually requires carving fifty-four Talisman patterns."

"Kid, we have arrived at Kuaiji County. Stop preening yourself and follow me into the city."