Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

As soon as we left Baiwei Pavilion, Xiao Shui was waiting at the door.

"Where would you like to go next, senior? Let me show you the way."

"Xiao Shui, why don't you show us around the city first?" With that, the group started walking forward.

Seeing that the seniors didn't have a specific place they wanted to go, Xiao Shui thought she should first introduce the specific situation of Yunlin City to them. "Seniors, this is your first time in Yunlin City, so there may be many things you don't know. Let me introduce it to you first."

"The road we are currently on is the central road. Our Yunlin City is divided from this road. South of the central road is the wealthy area, where families such as the Ji family (Golden Core Clan), the Lin family (City Lord's Mansion), and the Li family (Yunfeng Mountain) live. North of the central road is the slum area, where independent cultivators and small families without backgrounds live."

"Seniors will probably need to rent cave dwellings later on. Yunlin City has a third-tier spiritual vein. Cave dwellings in Yunlin City are divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D, based on the concentration of spiritual energy. Only seniors at the Golden Core stage or above can rent level A cave dwellings, which cost spirit stones per month and have a minimum rental period of ten years. Level B cave dwellings can be rented by seniors at the Foundation Establishment stage or above, which cost 1000 spirit stones per month and have a minimum rental period of five years. Level C and D cave dwellings have no cultivation level restrictions; anyone with spirit stones can rent them. Level C cave dwellings cost 300 spirit stones per month and have a minimum rental period of one year. Level D cave dwellings cost 100 spirit stones per month and have a minimum rental period of six months."

"The spiritual energy in Yunlin City gradually thins out from south to north, so the Class A and Class B cave dwellings are all south of the central road, some Class C cave dwellings are in the south, and most of them, like Class D cave dwellings, are north of the central road."

"The cave rental office is just ahead. Would you like to go take a look first, or continue exploring?"

Ye Amber: "Xiao Shui, take us to see other places first."

Ye Anyuan: "Xiao Shui, take us to see where things are sold."

“Okay, this way please, senior.” With that, Xiao Shui led us in a different direction and continued walking. “The southeast direction of Yunlin City is where some shops with powerful backgrounds are located, such as the Sihai Chamber of Commerce, Wanbao Pavilion, and shops opened by various families. The prices of the goods there are relatively high, but the quality is guaranteed, and the selection is quite comprehensive. If you have any rare materials, senior, you can come and take a look.”

After saying that, he changed direction and pointed to the opposite side.

"In contrast, the northeast direction of Yunlin City is a stall area, also known as the Taobao area. Cultivators often come here to try their luck. There is a lot of foot traffic here, so quite a few cultivators come here to set up stalls. You only need to pay one spirit stone a day to rent a stall and you can sell anything."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenzhen's eyes lit up, and she thought to herself that she must make time to visit this place.

"There's another rule: private duels are forbidden in Yunlin City. If you have a grudge, you can go to the middle platform to settle it," Xiao Shui said, pointing to the high platform paved with bluestone slabs in the middle of the central road. "The platform is for settling grudges, regardless of life or death. Please be careful when you go up to the platform."

"Settle grudges on the platform, and don't ask why off the platform."

Everyone looked towards the broken platform, their hearts heavy.

Seeing everyone's low spirits, Ye Zhenzhen changed the subject and asked, "Xiao Shui, is there a black market in Yunlin City? How do you get in? What are the requirements?"

Xiao Shui looked blank. "Senior, I'm sorry, I really don't know."

Ye Anyuan: "Xiao Shui, do you sell maps? Maps of the city and the surrounding areas of Yunlin City, I need them all."

Xiao Shui said, "Senior, this way please." She then turned into a small alley. At the entrance of the alley was a bookstore called Bai Shu Zhai. "Senior, this bookstore has the map you need."

"Old Xu, we have a guest! Come out quickly, we have business!" Xiao Shui called out into Bai Shuzhai.

Just then, an old voice was heard, "Coming, coming, you little girl, you always have such a loud voice every time you come."

His words were full of complaints, but his tone was full of doting affection.

"Fellow Daoists, what would you like to order?" Old Xu asked, his hair and beard white, but his eyes gleaming with shrewdness.

"If you want to buy maps, there are maps of Yunlin City and the surrounding areas," Ye Anyuan replied.

"Please wait a moment," Xu Lao said, then turned and walked toward the shelf behind him. After a short while, Xu Lao came back with two jade slips and handed them to Ye Anyuan. "This is the map you need, fellow Daoist. You can take a look at it first, but there are restrictions on it, so you can only see a small part of it at the moment."

Ye Anyuan picked up the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense. He saw part of the map, but when he tried to see more, it seemed to be covered by a layer of mist, making it impossible to see clearly. This was indeed a restriction.

He put down the jade slip, nodded to Ye Shiqing and Ye Anbo, paid the spirit stones, and left Baishuzhai.

Ye Anbo: "Xiao Shui, it's getting dark. Let's find an inn and rest."

"Okay, this way please." After saying that, Xiao Shui led Ye Zhenzhen and her group to a place called Xianyuan Inn in the next alley.

After entering the inn, Ye Anbo paid Xiao Shui 5 spirit stones and saw her off. Then, Ye Anbo booked two superior rooms, and the group went to their rooms to rest.

That evening, the five of them gathered in a room, set up an isolation array, and began to discuss their plan.

Ye Anbo looked at Ye Shiqing, wanting the elder to speak first, but Ye Shiqing glared at him and said, "Anbo, you gathered everyone together, what do you want to say? Why are you looking at me!"

Ye Anbo looked aggrieved. "I was just thinking that the elders should speak first."

Seeing that Ye Shiqing didn't seem inclined to speak, Ye Anbo continued, "Today is our first day in Yunlin City. We've also learned about the basic situation of Yunlin City from Xiaoshui. The Sihai Chamber of Commerce's auction won't start for another five months, and we'll be staying here for at least half a year. We can't stay in the inn forever. These two superior rooms cost 150 spirit stones a night. Our wallets can't keep up with that kind of spending."

"I plan for us to split into two groups tomorrow. One group will go to the rental office to get information and prepare for renting the cave dwelling, while the other group will check the prices in Yunlin City to prepare for selling talismans. What do you think?"

"Agree" x4

Ye Shiqing: "Then I'll take the two younger ones out tomorrow to check prices. You two go to the rental office."

"Agree" x4

Ye Anbo: "An Yuan, bring out the map. Let's study it, choose a location, and see where it's suitable to rent a cave dwelling or a shop?"

Ye Anyuan took out a map and used magic to display it on the table.

Everyone looked at the map carefully.

Ye Anyuan said, "It's best to open the shop in a place with high foot traffic. This will ensure future profits. I suggest choosing a location near the entrance of the northeastern stall area. Although there will be more competition here, the information network is the best, which is helpful for gathering information and also aligns with our family's principle of low-key development."

Ye Amber nodded in agreement.