Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

Each side sent out personnel to verify Ye Shibai's statement.

Three days later, the three clan leaders gathered at the same teahouse to discuss their respective investigations.

Although the He family's shop in Zhuxi County was not open, it was not robbed.

Before killing the He family, Ye Anbo lured them to the mountains outside the county town to kill them in order to avoid leaving any traces. He did so swiftly and decisively, leaving no traces, and none of the three families were able to find out.

There are indeed traces of a battle between Foundation Establishment stage cultivators near Qingzhu Mountain, indicating that a battle between Foundation Establishment stage cultivators did indeed take place here.

When Ye Shiqing left Mianzhu Mountain a week ago, someone did see him with a little girl who looked to be about 10 years old. If he were going out to kill someone, who would bring a little girl who would get in the way?

Everything seemed to match Ye Shibai's description.

As for Ye Anbo leading a group of people to Qingzhu Mountain later, the three clan leaders reasonably concluded that they went there to help Ye Shiqing clean up the mess.

Everything seemed to make sense, especially since Chief Zhou had mentioned beforehand that Chief He had hired assassins.

The three clan leaders concluded that Clan Leader He had hired assassins to kill Ye family members who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, but the negotiations failed, and he was instead wiped out by the assassins. Ye Shiqing happened to be passing by, but it was too late, and in the end, he was the one who benefited.

Clan Chief Zhou still had doubts, but he didn't show them in front of Clan Chiefs Zheng and Qi. It was true that the Ye family had taken some actions against the He family, but since the outcome was already like this, there was no need to investigate further. What mattered was the interests.

The three discussed the Ye family's second-tier spiritual vein and the Green Bamboo Mountain before parting ways.

The Ye family's crisis has been temporarily averted, and they continue to prepare for the Foundation Establishment Ceremony.

Half a month has passed, and Ye Shiqing returned a few days ago.

On the day of the Foundation Establishment Ceremony, Ye Shiqing wore an indigo robe embroidered with golden cloud patterns and stood with Ye Shibai at the entrance of Mianzhu Mountain to greet the guests.

A smile managed to squeeze out of his usually serious face today.

People arrived one after another, with independent cultivators and some small families arriving first.

After presenting the gift box and saying a few auspicious words to Ye Shibai and Ye Shiqing, they were invited inside one by one.

The foundation-building ceremony arranged by the Ye family was held in the central square.

On the north side of the square, a platform was set up with four tables in the middle, which was prepared for the three Foundation Establishment families and the Ye family members.

Two tables were placed on either side, prepared for the Qi Refining families.

Below the platform were large round tables, with the left one for the disciples from various families who had come with them, and the right one for independent cultivators.

As the sun slowly rose, most of the independent cultivators and Qi-cultivating families had arrived.

The three clan leaders, Zheng, Qi, and Zhou, arrived late with their disciples.

Ye Shibai and Ye Shiqing showed no impatience, smiling as they led the three clan leaders to the central square.

The rogue cultivators and Qi-refining families who were already seated in the square stood up and bowed to the three clan leaders.

The three clan leaders said nothing, walked straight to the stage, and sat in their respective seats.

Ye Shibai glanced at Ye Anbo, who was making arrangements below, and Ye Anbo nodded to him.

Ye Shibai and Ye Shiqing also sat in their seats.

Seeing that most of the people had arrived, Ye Anbo walked onto the stage, stood to the side, and said, "Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to Mianzhu Mountain and participate in the Foundation Establishment Ceremony that our Ye family is holding for Ye Shiqing. I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone."

A round of applause erupted from the audience. Ye Anbo continued, "We are holding this ceremony to communicate and exchange ideas with all of you fellow Daoists. We hope that when our Ye family disciples go out to train in the future, you fellow Daoists will give our Ye family some face and take care of us. I thank you all in advance."

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you're too kind."

"Of course." xN

After Ye Anbo and the others finished their discussion, they waved their hands and began serving the spiritual fruits and dishes.

After setting everything out, Ye Anbo took out a glass of wine from the side and said to everyone present, "This glass of wine is for all of you fellow Daoists. Please eat and drink to your heart's content."

After saying that, Ye Anbo drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

Everyone on and off the stage raised their glasses and drank.

Ye Anbo: "Later, Ye Shiqing will share his Foundation Establishment experience. Fellow Daoists who are not in a hurry can listen in a while. I hope everyone comes with high spirits and leaves with great enjoyment today."

After speaking, Ye Anbo turned around and glanced at Ye Shibai, who nodded and stepped off the stage.

They moved between the tables and chatted.

Sitting in the corner, Ye Zhenzhen looked at Ye Anbo and sighed, "Uncle is really becoming more and more like the head of the family."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Ye Zhenrong, who was sitting next to him, flicked him on the head.

Ye Zhenzhen covered her head and glared angrily at Ye Zhenrong.

Ye Zhenrong said, "There are so many people here, don't talk nonsense."

Ye Zhenzhen pouted in dissatisfaction and looked at the people on the table.

Ye Zhenhan, Ye Zhendong, Ye Zhentian, Ye Zhenrong, Ye Zhenwen, and Ye Zhenwu are all family members. It's okay to just mention them casually.

Ye Zhenwen rubbed his younger sister's head, gave Ye Zhenrong a disapproving look, and said that she hadn't been gentle enough with her touch.

Ye Zhenrong seemed to understand Ye Zhenwen's meaning and realized that he might have gone too far. He picked up the spirit peach on the table, handed it to Ye Zhenzhen, and said, "Here, take my spirit peach. Don't be angry."

Ye Zhenzhen looked at the spirit peach, not wanting to take it, but Ye Zhenrong stuffed it directly into her hand.

Ye Zhenzhen looked helpless, and really wanted to jump up and shout in Ye Zhenrong's ear that all the spirit peaches were picked from her life-giving pearl, and there were still many more.

Ye Zhenzhen immediately handed it to her younger brother, Ye Zhenwu, who was standing next to her.

When Ye Zhenwu saw that his sister had given him something delicious, he happily picked it up and took a bite.

Ye Zhenzhen then let Ye Zhenrong go.

The group ate while listening to the conversations of the people around them.

"The Ye family is really going all out this time. Not to mention the first-grade spirit peaches, just this much spiritual food must cost a lot of spirit stones."

"I heard the Ye family wiped out the He family, and they probably looted quite a bit of their property."

"It wasn't the Ye family who did the dirty work on the He family. I heard that the He family let the wolf in, and the Ye family just happened to be passing by and got a free ride."

"is it?"

"Yes, yes, the results of the investigation by the three Foundation Establishment family patriarchs."

"The Ye family is quite benevolent, repaying evil with kindness."

"I also think the Ye family is quite good. I wonder if the Ye family recruits guest retainers? I'd like to join them."

"I am me too."

"I wonder when the Ye family will begin its Foundation Establishment training?"

"I hope this was helpful."

"..."

Listening to the discussions around her, Ye Zhenzhen couldn't help but sigh in admiration at Ye Anbo's brilliant arrangement.

First, he wiped out the He family, then framed the assassin, and then used his spiritual food and preaching skills to not only clear his name but also win people's hearts.

This greatly enhanced the Ye family's reputation and prestige in Zhuxi County.

What Ye Zhenzhen thought of, the three clan leaders Zheng Qi and Zhou also thought of.

The three exchanged glances, and Chief Zheng looked at Ye Shibai: "Chief Ye, now that we've had our fill of tea and food, let's find a quiet place to talk."

Ye Shibai glanced at Ye Shiqing, then left with the three clan leaders.

Ye Shiqing took out a futon, sat in the middle of the platform, and began to recount his foundation-building experience.

The Qi Refining cultivators on and off the stage instantly fell silent, listening intently to Ye Shiqing's explanation.

Ye Zhenzhen was bored. Watching the four people leave, she wondered, "Huh, they left so quickly?"