72: Chapter 72: He brought his wife and children to Biyang County, and his spiritual root soared to the fifth rank!

Ye Linchuan knew there was friction between the two families, but he didn't expect them to resort to direct action. "Isn't that mine supposed to be adjudicated by the Yunlan Sect and mined jointly by both families? Does the Song Family dare to act recklessly?"

Ye Siyu said indignantly, "Grandmother said the Song Family is picking fights in private without tearing off the mask completely, so the Yunlan Sect won't interfere."

Ye Linchuan realized.

That's right!

As long as the Yunlan Sect's forty percent share of the profits remains intact, they don't care whether you live or die.

In the world of cultivation, strength dictates everything.

"It seems the Song Family is afraid," Ye Linchuan thought to himself.

Not long ago, Ye Tianding returned from the Purple Nether Secret Realm, so he must have obtained something good.

The Song Family couldn't sit still and wanted to test the Ye Family's strength.

"This conflict seems unavoidable," Ye Linchuan's heart sank.

He had originally thought that with the Ye Family's Old Ancestor around, they could have a few stable years.

He didn't expect the storm to arrive so quickly.

"The matter of Ye An and the others going to the secular world must be moved up," Ye Linchuan made up his mind.

However, taking the children away now isn't safe on the road.

The Song Family might be lying in wait.

"Observe for now; as long as the Old Ancestor is still here, the Song Family won't dare to truly make a move."

Ye Linchuan steadied his mind.

With the Biyang Valley formation in place, and a Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor presiding, even two or three Foundation Establishment cultivators couldn't break it.

Next.

Ye Linchuan spent more time on Talisman Making every day.

The Ye Family gave rewards based on contribution, and Materials were calculated at a fifty percent discount.

It wasn't a loss.

Three months passed in a flash.

The friction between the Ye Family and the Song Family did not affect Biyang Valley.

Just as Ye Linchuan expected, it was only a test.

Ye Linchuan kept a low profile, focusing on Cultivating, Talisman Making, and accompanying his wife and children.

Of course.

He didn't slack off on making babies either.

This day, in the practice room.

Ye Linchuan held a dim and cracked piece of Red Gold Essence in his hand.

His muscles and bones roared within him, like a blacksmith forging iron, with sparks flying everywhere.

He didn't know how much time had passed.

"Crack!"

The Red Gold Essence shattered.

Ye Linchuan opened his eyes and exhaled.

An invisible pressure rippled out, scattering the dust.

"Divine Body Refining Art, third layer, completed!"

He stood up, his muscles and bones popping.

His skin remained fair but gained a sense of heaviness, appearing indestructible.

"A Body Refining Breakthrough feels great!"

Ye Linchuan clenched his fist, feeling as if he could smash anything.

With the third layer of the Divine Body Refining Art, his Physical Body was comparable to a Medium Grade Magical Artifact.

"Under the nourishment of the black dragon dharma bead, the Treasure Bone Method has also reached Minor Achievement."

Ye Linchuan looked inward.

His sternum was transparent like crystal, with runes faintly visible, like a work of art.

"Unfortunately, the Treasure Bone Method is only at Minor Achievement; triggering part of the power of the black dragon dharma bead will cause a backlash."

"Don't use it unless it's a life-or-death situation," Ye Linchuan thought to himself.

This Treasure Bone Method was his trump card; the longer it was nourished, the greater its power would be.

After cleaning the practice room, Ye Linchuan went out to accompany his wife and children.

In the past few days, he had already revealed his idea of letting the children go to the secular world.

The children's acceptance was quite good.

Ye An was particularly steady, putting his mind at ease.

Three days later.

Ye Siyu brought news:

The conflict between the Ye and Song families had temporarily subsided due to the Ye Family's strong counterattack.

"It really was a test," Ye Linchuan thought to himself, then made up his mind, "Take advantage of the current calm to send Ye An and the others away quickly; I must tell Lin Ye about this."

Ye Linchuan went out to find Lin Ye.

On the plaza, Lin Ye was teaching the children martial arts.

Ye An, Ye Le, and the others were practicing diligently.

"Father!" the children called out.

"I need to discuss something with your Uncle Lin; keep practicing," Ye Linchuan said with a smile.

Lin Ye walked over, "Linchuan, is something the matter?"

"Yes, let's discuss it."

The two sat down under a tree.

Ye Linchuan took out two pots of Bamboo Leaf Green wine and handed one to Lin Ye, "I plan to send Ye An and the others to the secular world now."

Lin Ye frowned, "So urgent? Did something happen?"

"The Ye and Song families clashed over the Spirit Stone mine, and it just subsided," Ye Linchuan gulped down some wine, "I suspect the Song Family was testing us, and there will be more trouble later."

"I want to take advantage of the calm to send a batch away first."

"You should come along too, bring your wife and children."

"I will go find the Family Head and ask him to restore your freedom."

Lin Ye was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, I'll listen to you."

"I have reached the fifth layer of Qi Refining and originally planned to leave in a few years."

"It would be best if you could help me resolve my worries."

"I will take care of the children, don't worry."

Ye Linchuan let out a sigh of relief, "Thanks, brother."

"As for myself, I'll see how the situation develops."

"The Ye Family has been kind to me; I cannot just walk away."

"If the Ye Family can survive this, that would be best."

"If they can't, I will take my wives and concubines and leave."

Lin Ye did not try to persuade him otherwise.

The two discussed the arrangements further, and then Ye Linchuan went to find Patriarch Ye Tianying.

Half an hour later, in the Ye Family hall.

"Sending the children to the secular world?" Patriarch Ye Tianying pondered, "Ye An and the others are twelve years old; it is time for them to go."

"Now that the conflict between the two families has subsided, the road is safe."

"When are you leaving? I will send people to escort you."

Ye Linchuan said, "In these next few days."

Patriarch Ye Tianying's tone was gentle, "What about the place to settle them? The Ye Family has influence in the secular world and can make arrangements."

"Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch!" Ye Linchuan bowed, "However, I have already arranged for a friend to purchase a residence in Biyang Prefecture."

Patriarch Ye Tianying did not insist, "Since that is the case, that is fine."

"You don't need to worry too much; Tianding had gains in the Purple Nether Secret Realm, and the Ye Family has hope of surviving this tribulation."

Patriarch Ye Tianying revealed the news.

Ye Linchuan's heart stirred, but he appeared firm, "Patriarch, I have long considered Biyang Valley my home and am willing to live and die with the Family!"

Patriarch Ye Tianying was gratified and patted his shoulder, "It is good that you have such intentions; the Ye Family will not let its clansmen sacrifice themselves in vain."

Ye Linchuan said again, "In addition, I would like my friend Lin Ye to go along to look after the children; please allow him to take his wife and children and leave."

"That is fine, just find Shouzhong to arrange it," Patriarch Ye Tianying agreed readily.

"Thank you, Patriarch!" Ye Linchuan bid farewell.

...

Three days later.

Outside Biyang Mountain.

"Uncle Tianding, sorry to trouble you," Ye Linchuan bowed to a one-armed middle-aged man.

Ye Tianding, the Family Head's younger brother, was at the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

Patriarch Ye Tianying sent him to escort them.

"It is nothing," Ye Tianding was serious and rarely smiled, summoning a green flying boat.

The flying boat was a zhang long and could hold twelve people.

The Ye Family didn't have large flying boats, so this was already a special favor.

Ye Linchuan was satisfied, "Lin Ye, you go on the boat first."

Lin Ye's wife and children boarded.

Ye Linchuan released his Spirit Colt and picked up Ye An.

"An'er, fly with Father."

"Okay!" Ye An was excited.

Ye Linchuan cast a Wind-Avoiding Talisman on him and jumped onto the Spirit Colt.

"Let's go."

Ye Tianding controlled the flying boat to fly alongside the Spirit Colt.

"An'er, remember what Father said."

"In the future, when Father is not around, you must make your own decisions."

Ye Linchuan hugged his son and said.

"Father, I will not let you down!" Ye An nodded vigorously.

"Father believes in you," Ye Linchuan smiled.

Although this eldest son had no Spiritual Root, he was steady and capable of maintaining what was built.

...

Two days later.

Outside the city of Biyang Prefecture.

The Spirit Colt and the flying boat landed.

Ye Linchuan woke the sleeping Ye An and sent a message to Shopkeeper Su.

Everyone walked into the city.

"Fellow Daoist Ye!" Shopkeeper Su greeted him enthusiastically.

"Uncle Tianding, this is my friend, Shopkeeper Su of Qiwu Pavilion."

"An'er, call him Uncle Su," Ye Linchuan introduced.

"Uncle Su," the children called out.

"Hey, good children, here are some gifts for our meeting," Shopkeeper Su laughed and handed out small trinkets.

The children looked at their parents.

"Go ahead and take them," Ye Linchuan smiled, "Shopkeeper Su, the residence I asked you to procure, is it ready?"

"It is ready, although the martial arts guards haven't been fully hired yet."

"Would you like to go see it now, or rest first?"

"Uncle Tianding, would you like to return first, or take a rest?"

"I will return with you."

"Alright, thank you for your trouble, Uncle Tianding," Ye Linchuan bowed.

First, he settled Ye Tianding and his wife and children to rest.

He went with Lin Ye and Shopkeeper Su to see the house.

In the carriage.

"Did Fellow Daoist Ye come early because of the conflict between the Ye and Song families?" Shopkeeper Su asked.

"Shopkeeper Su knows about it too?"

"I have been keeping an eye on it; I heard the Ye Family's Old Ancestor has little Lifespan left, and the two families might go to war."

"I wanted to send a message to inform you, but I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Ye to come first."

"It is indeed because of that," Ye Linchuan did not hide it.

The conflict subsided, so he took the opportunity to send his wife and children away.

"Is Fellow Daoist Ye leaving the Ye Family?"

"No, I will stay for now; Lin Ye will settle down in the secular world," Ye Linchuan said.

Shopkeeper Su did not ask further.

A quarter of an hour later.

The carriage stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, we have arrived."

Shopkeeper Su pointed to the mansion in front, "This place is by the canal; the land was zoned when the canal was built."

"The few houses nearby are all occupied by secular cultivators."

"The residence is twenty mu in size, facing the river in front and with fertile land in the back, suitable for an orchard."

Ye Linchuan looked over.

The house was not flashy, but imposing.

Facing the river, the scenery was good.

"Not bad, you have put in a lot of effort, Shopkeeper Su."

"As long as you like it, Fellow Daoist Ye, I will take you to look around," Shopkeeper Su smiled.

The layout inside the house was orderly, with pavilions, towers, and well-tended flowers and trees.

It was imposing yet elegant.

After touring it, Ye Linchuan was very satisfied.

This size was enough for the children to start families and have children of their own.

Servants were already prepared; what was missing were the Martial Master guards and a manager.

For the manager, Ye Linchuan planned to let Xiangling and the other maids take on the role.

They had martial skills and understood management.

"This will do, thank you for your hard work, Shopkeeper Su," Ye Linchuan decided.

"Lin Ye, will you live here or return to Tianshui Prefecture?"

"I will live here and occasionally return to Tianshui Prefecture."

"Alright, the children are entrusted to you and Shopkeeper Su," Ye Linchuan nodded.

With Lin Ye and Shopkeeper Su looking after them, he felt at ease.

The Nether Wolf would also stay here to guard the house and play with the children.

When leaving the mansion, Shopkeeper Su took out a plaque.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, please give it a name."

"Shopkeeper Su is still the thoughtful one."

Ye Linchuan smiled and wrote the two characters "Ye Residence" with a brush.

The plaque was hung up.

"A home that belongs to me, even if it is in the secular world," Ye Linchuan sighed with emotion.

He had a sense of belonging in the Ye Family, but he wanted to build his own cultivation Family.

That could wait until after Foundation Establishment!

"The first step is complete," Ye Linchuan thought to himself.

The Ye Family would take root here.

The next day.

Ye Linchuan brought Qin Menghan and her brother.

He had already informed them of the situation and told Qin Menghan to integrate.

After staying for a day, Ye Linchuan returned to Biyang Mountain with Ye Tianding.

The second escort trip.

This trip sent away Ye Siyu and five other wives and concubines, along with ten children.

The rest would be sent when they were older.

In name, it was because the children were older and going to the secular world to settle down, not running away.

They couldn't send everyone away at once.

Seeing that Ye Linchuan had many children, Shopkeeper Su also sent his own children over to play with the Ye and Lin children.

Continuing the friendship of the previous generation.

During these days, Ye Linchuan exchanged for a set of Small Spirit Gathering Arrays from the Ye Family and set them up in the backyard.

Allowing Qin Menghan, Qin Feng, and Lin Ye to Cultivate even in the secular world.

He gave Qin Menghan five hundred Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills, telling her to Cultivate diligently.

With all matters settled, Ye Linchuan returned to Biyang Mountain with Ye Tianding.

Before leaving, he gave Lin Ye a stack of Talismans for self-defense.

Lin Ye was at the fifth layer of Qi Refining, and with his Innate Grandmaster strength, he was basically invincible in the secular world.

But Ye Linchuan was used to playing it safe.

After returning to Biyang Mountain, Ye Linchuan kept a low profile.

Cultivating, Talisman Making, and accompanying his wife and children.

...

A month later.

Another child was born.

The moment the child landed, Ye Linchuan felt his whole body tremble.

A mysterious throb surged through his entire body.

His Spiritual Root had advanced!

From sixth grade to fifth grade!

"Relying on the children's Spiritual Roots to pile it up doesn't significantly improve cultivation speed," Ye Linchuan confirmed after experiencing it.

The main advantage of a Medium Grade Spiritual Root was in breaking through realms; the speed of absorbing Spiritual Qi increased, but not significantly.

"With a fifth-grade Spiritual Root, the hope for Foundation Establishment is even greater!"

Ye Linchuan clenched his fist, his eyes shining brightly.

This Spiritual Root advancement came at just the right time.

The conflict between the Ye and Song families was imminent, and every bit of strength he gained provided an extra layer of protection.

"Continue cultivating and reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining as soon as possible!"

Ye Linchuan closed his eyes and immediately began to circulate the "Free Will Sword Technique".

Sword Qi circulated within his body, and there was a faint sound of sword humming.