Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

The foundation-building ceremony can wait; let's put it aside for now.

He sent a message to Ye Anning, Ye Anxin, and He Ruonan, along with the four people present, to convene a meeting in the council hall.

Half an hour later, everyone arrived at the council hall and took their seats.

Ye Shibai glanced around and saw that almost everyone had arrived. He said, "Zhen'er has been found. Last year, at Rong'er's suggestion, the family's reforms are proceeding step by step. The family's main problem now is the lack of second-tier spiritual veins."

“The current Mianzhu Mountain, with its mid-grade first-order spiritual vein, can no longer support the continued development of our family. We urgently need a second-order spiritual vein to sustain the cultivation of our family’s cultivators.”

"After listening to the opinions of several people, I have decided to hold Ye Shiqing's Foundation Establishment Ceremony a month from now, and invite various forces in Zhuxi County to participate. One reason is to demonstrate the strength of our family, and the other is to explore the thoughts of other families before deciding how to obtain the second-tier spiritual vein."

"As for Amber and me, we will use the Concealing Breath Technique to show that we are at the ninth level of Qi Refining, as a backup plan in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

At this point, Ye Shibai paused briefly and looked at everyone's expressions.

Everyone was initially shocked, but after thinking about it, they all nodded in agreement with Ye Shibai's opinion.

Ye Shibai looked at Ye Anbo, "But after listening to Anbo's opinion and thinking about it, we should first settle the old scores before proceeding."

Everyone was completely confused when they heard this; what did it mean?

Ye Amber glanced at everyone's expressions. "Four years ago, what did the He family do? Has everyone forgotten? Do I need to repeat it?"

Everyone's expressions immediately changed when they remembered the He family's alliance with the Zhou family to persecute their clan.

Ye Anbo glanced around, knowing everyone remembered, and continued, "We can't directly take action against the Zhou family right now, but the He family is no longer a threat. It's time to deal with them."

Upon hearing this, Ye Shiqing immediately stated, "Amber, what do you need me to do? Just say it."

The others nodded in agreement, indicating they could help.

Seeing that Ye Anbo's emotions had calmed down, he looked at Ye Shibai.

Ye Shibai: "I am very pleased to see everyone so proactive. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, the family will definitely develop better and better."

"As for the specific arrangements for the He family, Amber, you decide."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhenzhen silently lowered her head, glancing at everyone's expressions out of the corner of her eye.

Thinking to myself, is Grandpa already starting to slowly hand over power so early?

Ye Shiqing looked completely unconcerned;

Ye Shilan gave Ye Anbo a meaningful look;

Ye Anning looked straight at Ye Anbo, seemingly not thinking that much about it;

Ye Anxin and He Ruonan both had supportive expressions on their faces;

Upon hearing this, Ye Anbo glanced at the expressions of those present and said, "I have the following thoughts on destroying the He family."

"1. Second Uncle took Ye Zhenzhen to the vicinity of Qingzhu Mountain to survey the terrain, understand the formation, find the flaws, and prepare to break through Qingzhu Mountain."

"2. I will take a few people to investigate the situation of the He family's cultivators as soon as possible, find out their location, and make sure to eliminate them all when we take action to prevent future troubles."

"3. Fifth Uncle, take Zhenwen and the people from Dantang to refine some healing pills and other medicines as soon as possible to prepare for the battle."

"4. An Ning, along with the other disciples of the family, drew as many talismans as possible for future use."

"5. Recall all disciples who are away and prepare for battle."

"6. Father is responsible for overseeing the family and allocating resources."

"That's all I can think of for now. Please take a look and see if there's anything I've missed?"

After listening, everyone pondered whether there were any better suggestions.

After a while, Ye Shibai saw that no one had spoken, so he made the final decision, "Since no one has any objections, let's proceed according to Amber's plan. Report back in three days."

Everyone nodded in agreement and left.

All the cultivators of the Ye family got busy.

When the Ye family cultivators made their move, the other families in Zhuxi County also sensed something unusual.

A year ago, the three Foundation Establishment families—the Zheng family of the city lord, the Zhou family of Cuizhu Mountain, and the Qi family of Yuzhu Mountain—received news that someone from the Ye family had broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

They have been sending people to inquire about who it is, but the Ye family is united and they haven't been able to find out any definite information.

Seeing several groups of Ye family members entering and leaving Mianzhu Mountain, this unusual behavior prompted various families to send disciples to investigate and learn more.

An investigation revealed that the Ye family's movements appeared to be related to the He family.

The Zheng family, the Zhou family of Cuizhu Mountain, and the Qi family of Yuzhu Mountain were relieved, knowing it was none of their business, and silently watched the show.

All three families are well aware that the Ye family has become stronger, and the original tripartite balance of power in Zhuxi County will soon be broken. How the situation will develop is unknown.

All three families hoped to maintain the status quo, but since the Ye family didn't make a clear statement, everyone pretended not to understand.

The Zhou family patriarch of Cuizhu Mountain initially didn't want to get involved, but after thinking about it, he realized that although the He family's actions four years ago were unethical, they were still his affiliated family and had to pay spirit stones every year until the situation changed.

Clan Chief Zhou sent a communication talisman to Clan Chief He, instructing him to pay attention to the Ye family's movements.

At this time, the He family also discovered that someone was monitoring them near Qingzhu Mountain. After several investigations, they learned that it was the Ye family.

The head of the He family convened a meeting of the family's core members in the council hall.

Clan Chief He: "In the past few days, we have frequently discovered that someone is monitoring us near Qingzhu Mountain. Not only that, but our disciples who went out on business also reported that someone was secretly following us."

"After investigation, it was found that it was done by the Ye family."

"Clan Chief Zhou also sent word that the Ye family has been making frequent moves these past few days, and they are very likely planning to take action against us."

“A year ago, news spread that someone in the Ye family had reached the Foundation Establishment stage. On the other hand, although everyone in our He family has made progress in cultivation, no one in our family has ever reached the Foundation Establishment stage.”

At this point, the third elder of the He family lowered his head in shame.

It turns out that two years ago, the He family learned of the news and secretly purchased a Foundation Establishment Pill in another city, bringing it back after many twists and turns.

The He family's third elder, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the 9th level of Qi Refining, was sent into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, but he failed.

Lost the wife and broke down again.

Chief He continued, "Everyone, think about what we should do now?"

"If the Ye family really has a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and a fight breaks out, the He family will be destroyed overnight."

Elder He: "Could Clan Chief Zhou send someone to help us?"

The Second Elder of the He Family: "It's hard to say whether the Ye family has any Foundation Establishment cultivators. Why don't we send someone to probe first?"

Young Clan Chief He said, "We don't think we have any major enmity with the Ye family. Why don't we ask Clan Chief Zhou to step in and mediate, and see if we can turn hostility into friendship?"

People always remember the harm they have suffered, but easily forget the pain they have caused to others.

The Ye family never expected the He family to do something so stupid.