Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

"Based on the current investigation, nothing has been found."

"How is it?"

"This is not good. The explosion may have been very close to it. Its vitality seems to be getting weaker and weaker. Moreover, there is currently no way to help it repair itself. So, it may not wake up for a while."

"It seems the only option is to lure the snake out of its hole."

"My grandson has the same idea and has decided to issue a notice in a few days, allowing everyone to come and go freely."

"Anything else? I don't believe you only have these tricks up your sleeve."

Dongfang Mingchao's lips curled up. "As expected of my grandfather, he really understands me. I was even planning to spread the word that someone saw the traitor that day, to see if I could lure him out."

Dongfang Jing looked at his eldest grandson with satisfaction, "As expected of the prodigy of my Dongfang family, you are intelligent, decisive and shrewd. Go ahead and do it, I will order everyone to cooperate."

Upon hearing this, Dongfang Mingchao nodded, bowed respectfully, and left.

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A day later, the Ye family members were still struggling with how to leave.

Elder Hu's communication token lit up. Ye Zhenwen glanced at everyone in the hall, clicked on it, and saw that it was a message from another alchemist.

"Elder Hu, have you heard? There seems to be a clue about the explosion a few days ago. I heard that someone saw someone go into that courtyard."

Upon hearing this, the four members of the Ye family frowned and remained silent.

Ye Zhenwen glanced at the others, maintained his composure, and asked, "Oh, which courtyard?"

A few breaths later, the person sent another message, "The courtyard where the explosion happened that day! Jingyou Courtyard!"

Ye Zhenwen looked impatient. "What does this have to do with me? Come in or don't come in if you don't want to."

After saying that, Ye Zhenwen stopped replying.

He looked at the other three people in the room and asked, "What do you think?"

Ye Zhendong: "No one will believe such a ridiculous statement."

Ye Zhenzhen frowned. "Second Brother, are you trying to trick us?"

"Of course! Not to mention we didn't enter from that courtyard, the idea of ​​an exploding courtyard is obviously nonsense! Anyone who knows the truth knows that that courtyard was just unfortunate enough to be located directly above the blood pool. Whether we can go down directly to the Tranquil Courtyard is really hard to say!"

“That makes sense,” Ye Zhenwen concluded.

"Then let's just stay put and do the same thing?" Ye Zhenzhen suggested.

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Ye Zhendong looked at Ye Zhenzhen and said, "Zhen'er, you should go out and find out some information. Try to maintain your public image."

“Sure, perfect timing. I was planning to go to the jail to bring someone out.” Ye Zhenzhen said, preparing to leave.

"Who are you going to bring?" Ye Zhenwen asked.

Ye Zhendong and He Ruonan both turned their heads to look at Ye Zhenzhen.

"Um, a friend I met once." Ye Zhenzhen said, then walked out.

The other three watched Ye Zhenzhen's retreating figure and secretly shook their heads.

I have a feeling this girl is going to cause trouble again.

Ye Zhenzhen strolled leisurely to the front courtyard, to the Wenxiu Pavilion where the guards rested.

Upon entering, Ye Zhenzhen saw several people cultivating in the left-hand wing room, the door of which was closed.

The right-hand wing was a place for practicing cultivation techniques, such as alchemy and weapon crafting. Ye Zhenzhen glanced at it and then looked away.

I walked straight toward the main hall, and before I even reached the door, I could hear the sound of dice being played inside.

This is it. After slightly adjusting her facial expression and revealing an impeccable smile, Ye Zhenzhen walked in unhurriedly.

Upon closer inspection, they realized they were just a few low-level thugs, and he instantly lost interest.

I randomly picked a seat and plopped down.

He picked up the teapot on the table, poured himself a glass of water, and slowly drank it.

His gaze lingered on the group playing dice; no rush, he could watch a little longer.

I had barely sat down for a few breaths when people crowded around me.

"Brother Biao, why are you the only one who came back? Where's Tiger?"

Ye Zhenzhen turned her head and saw that it was the guard Mao Qian, who had a pretty good relationship with the original owner of the body.

Because his family was poor when he was young, he would do anything that could earn spirit stones.

If needed, you could try to get some information from him.

"Hey, Brother Mao, where did you strike it rich? You're even wearing top-grade magic robes now. If you come across any good opportunities, don't forget me!"

"Brother Biao, what are you saying? We found that Helian family member earlier, and the eldest young master rewarded me with some spirit stones. I just exchanged them for something nice, and then I heard the news that it wasn't him. Sigh, I've been trying to hide these past few days, afraid that if the eldest young master remembers me, I'll lose my reward."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenzhen looked at Mao Qian again, her expression becoming more serious.

"No way, the young master wouldn't even glance at the meager reward you're given. You can just say that to me and let it go, but if he heard you say that, you'd be in big trouble."

“It’s not that we’re just friends, we know our limits. Brother Biao, why are you free today? I remember you were working with Elder Hu, right? Did Elder Hu give you any pills or something? Share some with your brothers.”

You're still incredibly greedy! Dream on!

Thinking this to herself, Ye Zhenzhen rolled her eyes without any politeness. "She's just average-looking, but she's dreaming. If I had something this good, I'd keep it for myself. And if that doesn't work, I still have my brother."

"Hehehe, I'm just kidding. If the price is lower, I'll buy it."

Ye Zhenzhen glanced at the people around her and quietly leaned closer, "What kind of pills do you need? I'll go and plead with Elder Hu to see if he'll be in a good mood and be able to refine some."

"Is there any chance? Ideally, we'd like Spirit Gathering Pills, Healing Pills, or even Foundation Establishment Pills."

Ye Zhenzhen rolled her eyes at Mao Qian. "Dream on! Do you think you can just get a Foundation Establishment Pill whenever you want?"

Mao Qian immediately put on a fawning smile, "Don't be angry! We can still discuss it."

"I can ask, but I can't guarantee that it will be available."

"Then I'll thank Brother Biao here."

Ye Zhenzhen waved her hand magnanimously, "It's nothing."

Without a good angle, Ye Zhenzhen, not wanting to attract attention, prepared to leave.

I had just gotten up when Mao Qian grabbed me.

"Don't go, let's talk some more."

"What are you talking about! I still need to go to the jail to pick someone up!"

"Why are you bringing him up?"

Ye Zhenzhen's face turned serious. "Don't ask questions you shouldn't, or you'll lose your life."

Upon hearing this, Mao Qian quickly waved his hand, "I won't ask anymore, don't rush me! I have some news, do you want to hear it?"

Ye Zhenzhen stopped getting up, pretending to be interested. It seems there's potential!

He said impatiently, "Say what you want to say quickly. I'm just taking advantage of the time I was carrying people back to relax a bit."