27: Chapter 27 Reactions from Various Parties

Ye Jiechuan poured a cup of Spiritual Qi tea for Ye Jiesheng, who was sitting opposite him, and said, "I didn't expect that rumor to be true. The Fu Family actually produced a fledgling tiger."

"Heh, every Family has its own Opportunities. I was originally thinking of winning over Fu Yihang, but now it seems there is no chance. I have to find someone else, sigh!" Ye Jiesheng sighed deeply.

Ye Jiesheng had carefully selected and vetted candidates for the task the Clan Chief had given him, and it had been difficult to find a suitable person.

Who would have thought that it would fall through now.

After Fu Yunjing achieved a Breakthrough to Tier 4 Martial Ancestor, it would be enough to protect the Fu Family's small plot of land. By steadily consolidating their position for a few decades, they could take back everything they had lost once Fu Yihang also achieved a Breakthrough.

"It's not like there's no chance," Ye Jiechuan said with a smile as he drank a cup of tea.

"Fifty-seventh brother, do you have any news? Care to share?" Ye Jiesheng refilled his tea, his large eyes brightening up again.

"According to my intelligence, fifty percent of the assets the Fu Family has sold over the past few years were acquired by the Qi Family. How could they possibly sit idly by and watch the Fu Family rise again? They are probably plotting how to eliminate Fu Yunjing right now."

"The Fu Family thinks that by secretly achieving a Martial Ancestor Breakthrough, they can rebuild the Family. It's not that simple. Only a living Martial Ancestor has the power to deter others. Once dead, they are nothing."

Ye Jiesheng agreed deeply. The Ye Family was large and prosperous, yet producing a Martial Ancestor was extremely difficult and required long-term planning.

Martial Ancestor experts were high-end combat power in Cangjiang Prefecture. In most events where a Martial King did not appear, the scales of victory would tilt significantly with the addition of one Martial Ancestor expert.

"Fifth Brother, just wait and see. Fu Yunjing is in for a rough time; this hurdle won't be easy to pass." Ye Jiechuan placed his cup upside down on the table and wiped away the water stains, signaling that he wanted to rest and that the conversation was over.

Sometimes, Ye Jiesheng really wanted to beat this kid up. He was asking for a thrashing, daring to kick his own brother out—completely lacking respect for his Elders.

How could Ye Jiechuan not know his Fifth Brother?

If he didn't end the conversation quickly, his brother would start complaining about being poor and try to fleece him again.

The resources on the boat didn't belong to him alone, and every time his brother came, he felt incredibly nervous.

He was terrified that his brother would secretly try to take something.

...

Ye Yisong had been keeping a low profile this month, taking Medicinal Pills while turning the newly acquired Materials into Talismans.

After exchanging for Cultivation Medicinal Pills last time, he didn't have many Spirit Stones left in his pocket.

If he didn't hurry up and finish making the Talismans to exchange for Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills, he wouldn't be able to continue his martial training.

Looking at the data on the panel in front of him, Ye Yisong showed his eight big white teeth and chuckled.

All his hard work this month had not been in vain.

Name: Ye Yisong, Cultivation: 9-Star Martial Warrior, Cultivation Technique: Green Lotus Sea-Transformation Sutra (Tier 5?), Level 2, Martial Skill: Thirteen Fierce Tiger Styles (Tier 4 Body Refining), Level 3, Green Lotus Sword Arts (Tier 4), Level 3, Wind-Riding Wave-Breaking Technique (Tier 4), Level 3, Sub-profession: Talisman Maker (Tier 2 High Grade), Resources: Medicinal Pill (None), Green Peak Sword (Tier 3 High Grade), Wood-Silk Vine Armor (Tier 4 Low Grade), Talismans: Tier 2 Great Fireball Talisman (30), Tier 2 Black Tortoise Shield Talisman (30), Tier 2 Water Spear Talisman (20), Tier 2 Speed Talisman (10), Tier 2 Great Strength Talisman (10).

Over the past month, Ye Yisong had focused on Cultivation, raising his Cultivation to the 9-Star Martial Warrior level.

The consumption during this process was huge; he had finished all the Medicinal Pills he received from Ye Jiesheng and the ones he had exchanged for himself.

At the same time, his Talisman Making skills had improved by leaps and bounds. After staying up late every day to grind, his Storage Pouch was packed with 100 Tier 2 Talismans.

Although most of them were Tier 2 Medium Grade Talismans, Tier 2 High Grade ones accounted for a full thirty percent.

With the 798 Navigation's hundred percent success rate, not to mention anything else, earning Spirit Stones was a sure thing.

Ye Yisong stretched his muscles and bones, feeling the changes inside his body; there were no obstructions in his Spiritual Qi.

He wondered if he should go find his father, Ye Jiesheng, and ask for a Tier 3 barrier-breaking pill to achieve a Breakthrough to the Martial Master Realm in one go.

It would provide some security for when he traveled outside.

If Ye Yisong applied for a Tier 3 barrier-breaking pill within the Family, he would probably have to wait several months to get it, and the quality wouldn't even be guaranteed.

Anyway, Ye Jiesheng only had him as a child; if he didn't use his Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills, who would? Why wouldn't he hug such a thick thigh? Did he think he was stupid?

Only those who cannot reach the grapes think they are sour.

Without further ado, Ye Yisong tidied up his courtyard and headed towards Luanshi Peak, the residence of his father, Ye Jiesheng.

The small courtyard at the peak of Luanshi Peak

"Grandfather, Father." Ye Yisong raised his hand and saluted both of them.

Ye Yisong was slightly surprised. Why was Grandfather also in his father's small courtyard? The old man was always busy, yet today he actually had time to come here to drink tea with his father.

Yes, drinking tea. In order to appear cultured, Ye Jiesheng insisted on brewing tea for everyone who visited.

But when combined with his pair of Qilin arms holding a tiny teapot, it was hilarious to behold.

"Ah, it's Yisong. How long has it been since you came to see Grandfather, you little monkey?" Grandfather Ye Tuantu waved at Ye Yisong and said, "Come here, let Grandfather take a look at you."

"What business do you have with your father today? You little monkey never gets up early without a benefit. Speak."

"Hehe, my Cultivation has reached 9-Star Martial Warrior, so I wanted to come to Father to ask for a Tier 3 High Grade barrier-breaking pill to achieve a Breakthrough," Ye Yisong chuckled.

"You think you can just ask for it? And a Tier 3 High Grade one at that? Coming to your old man to sponge off him again—do you think my Spirit Stones are blown in by the wind? Wait, what did you say?" Ye Jiesheng's veins bulged, and he wanted to slap the little brat.

"9-Star Martial Warrior?" The two scanned him with their Spiritual Sense, and sure enough, he had reached the 9-Star Martial Warrior level.

Grandfather Ye Tuantu grabbed Ye Yisong and carefully checked him up and down with his Spiritual Sense. His Foundation was solid, his Spiritual Qi was abundant—truly a good seedling.

He is my, Ye Tuantu's, grandson! Just like me!

Seeing Grandfather Ye Tuantu's kind expression, Ye Jiesheng immediately understood that there was no issue with Ye Yisong's Cultivation.

It didn't make sense!

This kid hadn't even broken through to Martial Master for half a year yet, how could his Cultivation be problem-free?

Ye Jiesheng thought to himself and wanted to grab Ye Yisong to check him again.

But his big hand was slapped away by Grandfather Ye Tuantu: "What, your wings are stiff now, you don't even trust your own father?"

"No, no, I just couldn't believe it. This kid only broke through to Martial Master..." Ye Jiesheng retracted his hand sheepishly. He dared not talk back to his father, especially in front of Ye Yisong.

If he dared to damage his father's Face, he wouldn't be able to bear the consequences.

"What do you mean 'only'? Do you have the Medicinal Pill or not? If you have it, take it out; don't delay my good grandson's Breakthrough." Grandfather Ye Tuantu urged.

"Yes, yes, I've had it ready for a long time." As he spoke, he took out a red Tier 3 High Grade barrier-breaking pill from his Storage Pouch.

This Medicinal Pill was something he had scavenged last time, specifically prepared for this kid.

He didn't expect it to be used so soon.

"Good grandson, go and achieve your Breakthrough. Grandfather will act as your Protector today." Grandfather Ye Tuantu took the Medicinal Pill, checked it, found it full of Spiritual Qi—a High Grade among High Grades—and handed it to Ye Yisong.

"Alright, thank you, Grandfather. I'm going to achieve my Breakthrough now." With that, Ye Yisong walked towards the Tier 4 Spiritual Vein point in the courtyard.

The more Grandfather Ye Tuantu looked at this grandson, the more satisfied he became.

...

The Qi Family

"Big Brother, that kid Fu Yunjing has indeed achieved a Breakthrough. The Tier 4 pressure cannot be mistaken." The Third Elder, 4-Star Martial Ancestor Qi Xianxin, said to the Grand Elder, Qi Xianbo.

The wrinkles at the corners of Qi Xianbo's eyes crinkled together as he said indifferently, "So he achieved a Breakthrough, so what? There's nothing to be surprised about. The Fu Family still has some Foundation after all."

"Second, Third, just proceed according to the plan," Qi Xianbo ordered.

"Yes, Big Brother. Everything is ready outside the city; we are just waiting for Fu Yunjing to leave the city." The Second Elder, 4-Star Martial Ancestor Qi Xianzhe, and the Third Elder, 4-Star Martial Ancestor Qi Xianxin, replied.