Clan Cultivation: The Ye Clan

Ye Shiqing, who was meditating in front of the iron-skinned crocodile, was completely unaware that his behavior was seen as a blatant provocation by others.

He simply wanted to find a nearby place to quickly recover his spiritual power before continuing to deal with the iron-skinned crocodile in front of him.

With the spiritual energy of the second-tier superior spiritual vein in Crocodile Bay, Ye Shiqing's spiritual power was restored in half an hour.

Ye Shiqing looked in Ye Zhenzhen's direction and transmitted his voice to her, "Activate the formation."

Upon hearing Ye Shibai's telepathic message, Ye Zhenzhen activated the formation.

Seeing that the formation had been activated, Ye Shiqing, wielding the Jinghong sword, unleashed a powerful sword aura that swiftly slashed towards the Iron-skinned Crocodile.

The Iron Crocodile was so focused on attacking the formation that it didn't react in time and took the blow.

But it only left a shallow mark on the crocodile's hide.

The sword strike didn't cause much damage, but it enraged the Ironhide Crocodile.

Without the barrier of the formation, the Iron Crocodile unleashed a series of water arrows at Ye Shiqing.

Ye Shiqing quickly dodged, and the water arrow attack aimed at Ye Shiqing's original spot, creating a large crater in the ground.

Ye Zhenzhen, who was not far away, complained that it seemed like another tug-of-war was about to begin.

After venting her frustrations, she turned to look at her three injured older brothers and sisters. Ye Zhenhan had already woken up, but she still couldn't sit up.

Ye Zhendong and Ye Zhentian were able to sit up and were meditating on their own to recover from their injuries.

Seeing that the injuries of the three were gradually improving, Ye Zhenzhen felt a little relieved and turned to continue watching the battle on Ye Shiqing's side.

Ye Shiqing looked at the iron-skinned crocodile opposite him and found that it was not as strong as the one in front of him, making it a suitable opponent for practicing swordsmanship.

Ye Shiqing wasn't in a hurry to kill it. He slashed at the Ironhide Crocodile's hide with sharp sword light, then quickly dodged to avoid its attacks.

This went on for half an hour.

Ye Zhenzhen watched from a distance, understood Ye Shiqing's intention, silently rolled her eyes, and stopped worrying.

He calmly sat down beside the three injured people, protecting them.

Half an hour later, Ye Shiqing felt that he had practiced enough, and the Iron Crocodile opposite him was also tired of fighting.

Swiftly seizing the opportunity, he pierced the iron-skinned crocodile's eye, ending its life.

After finishing the battle, Ye Shiqing did not return to Ye Zhenzhen's side, but instead sat down to meditate and began to comprehend the experience gained from the two battles with the Iron Crocodile.

Hearing that Ye Shiqing had fallen silent, Ye Zhenzhen released her divine sense and saw that Ye Shiqing was meditating, so she did not disturb him.

Silently, he took out a communication talisman and sent a message to Ye Shibai, explaining the situation and asking them to prepare to arrange for someone to take over Crocodile Bay.

Ye Shiqing finished meditating and it was evening by the time he finished.

Ye Zhenzhen had already taken out several spirit peaches and distributed them to everyone to fill their stomachs.

Seeing Ye Shiqing approach, Ye Zhenzhen took out a second-tier spirit peach and handed it to him.

Ye Shiqing took it, wiped it, and took a bite.

After finishing his meal, he looked at the three injured men and asked, "How badly are you hurt?"

The three of them shook their heads in unison, indicating that everything was alright.

Ye Shiqing began to lecture the three of them without any politeness, "You don't use your brains when you do things, you don't understand the situation before you rush in, is that how I taught you before?"

Hearing Ye Shiqing's words, Ye Zhenzhen nodded inwardly, thinking that he should be taught a good lesson.

He sat quietly a little further away from the three of them, watching the show.

The two, who had just been able to sit up and finished their meditation, lowered their heads in unison.

Lying on the ground, Ye Zhenhan retorted indignantly, "When did you ever teach us that? Every time you took us out to hunt monsters, you would disappear as soon as you saw one, and then tell us to rush up and fight it. We did exactly what you said!"

"Ahem," Ye Zhenzhen coughed twice unnaturally upon hearing Ye Zhenhan's words, silently lowered her head, and suppressed her laughter.

These words sounded like something Second Grandfather Ye Shiqing would say—simple, direct, and blunt.

But, sister, saying that now will probably get you a harsher scolding later.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhendong and Ye Zhentian looked up at Ye Zhenhan with complicated expressions, then silently moved away from her.

As expected, upon hearing this, Ye Shiqing said loudly, "When I told you to charge, it was only after I confirmed that it was a first-tier demonic beast that you could handle that."

"Did I give you permission to attack today, Iron Crocodile? You just recklessly charged in, and look what happened? You're lying here now."

Just as Ye Zhenhan was about to say something, Ye Zhenzhen swiftly stuffed a spirit peach into her mouth.

Thinking to myself, "My dear sister, please don't say anything more."

With a grin, she said, "Sister, these peaches are tastier than the ones before, you should try them."

After saying that, he looked at Ye Zhenhan with a sincere expression, as if waiting for her to taste the result.

Ye Zhenhan's attention was diverted. She took a bite and said, "It's delicious, a bit sweeter than before."

Ye Zhenzhen was relieved; there shouldn't be any more arguments.

Ye Shiqing continued, "This is a lesson. Remember it. If you encounter someone whose cultivation is one level higher than yours, fight if you can beat them, and run if you can't."

"Anyone whose cultivation level is two or more minor realms higher than yours should not even think about it, just run."

"do you understand?"

"Yes" x4

Seeing that the four of them obediently agreed, Ye Shiqing felt relieved and said nothing more.

Looking at Ye Zhenzhen, he asked, "Where are the others?"

Ye Zhenzhen: "We should still be at the original meeting place in front."

Ye Shiqing: "I'll go and bring them over. You all wait here."

The other four nodded.

Ye Shiqing flew away directly, and the four of them breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at each other and laughed when they saw the guilty looks on each other's faces.

Half an hour later, Ye Shiqing arrived with the others.

Ye Shiqing told everyone to rest, then looked at Ye Zhenzhen and asked, "Zhen'er, have you sent a message to the family?"

Ye Zhenzhen nodded. "Grandpa told us to stay here for now and check the surrounding area to see if there are any other dangers. He will send someone over tomorrow to plan this place."

Ye Shiqing nodded and arranged, "Then tomorrow morning, Zhen'er and I will go for a walk around. You guys keep an eye on this place and check if there are any other threats here."

"Yes"xN

After everyone answered, they went to meditate and cultivate themselves.

Ye Zhenzhen touched the Moon Reflection Vine, and the Moon Reflection Vine understood Ye Zhenzhen's meaning. It stretched out its vines and wove them into the shape of a hammock, hanging between the two trees.

Ye Zhenzhen jumped up and went to sleep.

With so many people unable to cultivate or enter the Life Beads, let's just go to sleep.

With that thought in mind, Ye Zhenzhen quickly fell asleep.

The sun sets and the sun rises, and it is a new day.

Ye Zhenzhen was scooped up by Ye Shiqing. Still dazed, Ye Zhenzhen was taken on a flying sword by Ye Shiqing.

After a while, Ye Zhenzhen slowly came to her senses. Looking down, she realized that Crocodile Bay was now far away, and she felt like she might have forgotten something.

Oh no, I forgot something.