In this battle in the mountain valley, the four of them, including Ye Jingcheng, obtained a total of seven First-Order Early Stage young deer. According to his Fourth Brother's estimation, each young deer could be sold to the family for around thirty Spirit Stones.

  Among the eighteen First-Order Early Stage adult deer carcasses, only seven were male deer, and even fewer, only three, had growing deer antlers. The value difference between those with and without deer antlers was significant.

  Those with deer antlers could be sold for fifteen Spirit Stones, while those without could only fetch around eight Spirit Stones.

  In addition, there were ten First-Order Grade-Middle deer carcasses, nine of which were male deer. Five of these had deer antlers, with a value reaching thirty Spirit Stones each, while those without deer antlers were still worth twenty Spirit Stones.

  The Spirit Stones from the Long-Eared Deer alone amounted to nearly six hundred Spirit Stones.

  The Azure Cloud Wolves were of average value. There were thirty First-Order Grade-Low Azure Cloud Wolves, each wolf carcass worth around four Spirit Stones, and twelve First-Order Grade-Middle Azure Cloud Wolves, each wolf carcass worth ten Spirit Stones.

  In total, they earned around eight hundred and twenty Spirit Stones. After deducting the wolf meat they kept to feed their Spirit Beasts and some losses, they still had a full eight hundred Spirit Stones.

  Of course, Ye Jingyu would take the rgest share, as he used two First-Order Grade-High Fire Rain Talismans, which were worth two hundred Spirit Stones alone.

  Ye Jingcheng wasn't sure how much he would get, but it wouldn't be less than a hundred.

  Refining Spirit Pills in the Pill Pavilion took three days for one session, with a net profit of only around twenty Spirit Stones.

  In other words, not counting the Spring Water they obtained, this was equivalent to him refining Spirit Feeding Pills five times.

  The mountain rain was still heavy, and the smoke continued to rise, making the entire Lingyun Peak appear even more hazy and unpredictable.

  Amidst his excitement, Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but look towards the mountaintop.

  Besides the spoils they were about to receive, Ye Jingcheng was also worried that the changes in the Jade Ring Rat and Crimson Fme Fox would arouse the family's suspicion.

  Cultivation had always been cruel, although he knew that the Ye Family at least had some warmth.

  However, he had also tested it. When his Spiritual Root was detected, the Ancient Book was already present, and none of the family elders had discovered it.

  And after contracting the Crimson Fme Fox, as long as Ye Jingcheng didn't actively break the Blood Contract, the Demonic Beast could not be contracted a second time.

  Moreover, contracting twice in a short period would cause the Demonic Beast's Soul to weaken, and even death was highly likely.

  Ye Jingcheng shook his head, no longer watching the rain drip from the eaves. He entered the house and took out the Crimson Fme Fox and Jade Ring Rat again.

  He also took out three bowls and poured a bowl of Spring Water into one.

  He pced the Jade Ring Rat in a corner, letting it drink the Spring Water by itself.

  The Crimson Fme Fox, on the other hand, actively climbed onto Ye Jingcheng's p, looking at him with great affection. Its chirping calls were still crisp and pleasant to the ear.

  Its reddish tongue kept flicking around, as if pyfully acting spoiled.

  Then it looked eagerly at the bowl of Spring Water.

  "You, Little Fme, really know how to enjoy yourself!"

  Although Ye Jingcheng compined verbally, he genuinely loved the Crimson Fme Fox from the bottom of his heart. He picked up the Spring Water, pced it in front of the Crimson Fme Fox's mouth, and personally fed it to the fox.

  After drinking the Spring Water, a faint spiritual light slowly passed over the Crimson Fme Fox's body again, making its already crimson fur even more lustrous.

  Ye Jingcheng slowly stroked the Crimson Fme Fox's fur, while drinking his own Spring Water with his other hand.

  Slightly higher up the mountainside of Lingyun Peak, where countless clouds and mist could be seen swirling, it was even more beautiful like a painting in the rain.

  A great hall quietly sat here. This was the Ye Family's Council Hall.

  At this moment, Ye Jingyu stood in a corner of the great hall, his head lowered.

  In front of him were several Cn Elders of the Ye Family. If Ye Jingcheng were here, he would find that the previous Family Head, Ye Haicheng, and the current Family Head, Ye Xingliu, were both present.

  In addition, there were several elders of the Ye Family at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer.

  This naturally included the Demon Hunting Hall Elder Ye Haiyi and the Ye Family Pill Pavilion Elder Ye Haiyun.

  Ye Xingliu wore a simple, loose Azure Robe, yet it couldn't hide his heroic spirit. Clearly, Ye Jingyu's remarkable appearance was inherited from Ye Xingliu.

  "What do you all think?" Ye Xingliu asked.

  "This old man believes that we were mistaken. That Red Fox indeed possesses rare abilities. Since Jing Cheng was able to save it, it means it is his opportunity. Naturally, we should let Jing Cheng develop it further, as our Ye Family does not solely rely on Spiritual Roots!"

  "If he has sufficient Beast Taming abilities, the more Spiritual Root attributes he has, the better, and the more worthy he is of the family's cultivation!" Ye Haiyun was the first to speak.

  If these words were spoken elsewhere, they would be astonishing, but the cultivators in the great hall were remarkably calm.

  Everyone nodded, and Ye Xingliu looked up at Ye Haicheng.

  "Don't you already have the answer in your heart?" Ye Haicheng turned and asked Ye Xingliu.

  "I can't hide anything from Eldest Uncle!" Ye Xingliu also smiled slightly, then looked at Jing Yu.

  "You reported this well. Jing Cheng is a good child. You should take care of him more often, and the family will also increase his stipend!"

  "Yes, Father!" Ye Jingyu nodded repeatedly. His report this time was naturally not because he had any designs on the Crimson Fme Fox.

  It was just that such a powerful Crimson Fme Fox still needed to be reported to the cn, and he also trusted his father.

  Now, this was the answer he wanted to see.

  The Ye Family had always been careful not to exploit or oppress their cnsmen, but being cautious was indeed necessary.

  After speaking, Ye Xingliu looked at Ye Haiyun again; "I hope Fourth Uncle can spare some time to guide Jing Cheng more often. If he can break through to become a First-Order Grade-Middle Alchemist in alchemy, then the support will be even more natural!"

  "And it's said that he can already refine Spirit Fragrance when making Spirit Feeding Pills. At that time, his Inner Hall assessment can also be arranged!"

  "Yes, Family Head!" Ye Haiyun also nodded. He also thought highly of Ye Jingcheng. They had all seen Jing Cheng's temperament and character in their daily lives.

  Aside from being too humble, there were really no other fws to pick.

  Now that his talent in Spirit Beasts was also good, he was even more worth cultivating for the Ye Family.

  There was a significant reason why the Ye Family didn't value Spiritual Roots.

  Inside Ye Jingcheng's courtyard, Ye Jingcheng had also cultivated for a rare full day at this moment.

  As he exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, there was another trace of Li Fire Spirit Qi in his meridians.

  That feeling of vaguely wanting to break through a certain restriction made him very much look forward to it.

  This was a sign of an impending breakthrough.

  Outside the house, the heavy rain had stopped at some point, and sunlight streamed in from the window.

  Then came the voices of Ye Jingyu and Ye Jingyong.

  "Is Jing Cheng in?"

  "I am, Second Brother, Fourth Brother!" Ye Jingcheng put away both the Crimson Fme Fox and the Jade Ring Rat, then walked out of the door.

  He welcomed both of them in, then quickly brought out a teapot and brewed a pot for both Ye Jingyu and Ye Jingyong.

  Although the tea leaves were ordinary wild mountain tea, the water was Spring Water. Brewed at this moment, it naturally contained some Spirit Qi, and when drunk, it was equally fvorful.

  Ye Jingyu took a light sip, while Ye Jingyong drank a cup down and held the bowl, wanting to pour another.

  "Jing Cheng, quickly pour Second Brother another cup. This time, Fourth Brother said he gets 40% of the credit, you get 30%, and I get 20%!"

  "Also, do you know how many Spirit Stones were sold this time?"

  "A full nine hundred Spirit Stones! Those seven Long-Eared Deer were of excellent quality, so the family gave an extra hundred Spirit Stones!"

  "You made a fortune! I must drink a few more pots of tea brewed with your Spring Water!"

  "Furthermore, because the Spirit Feeding Pills you refined are exceptionally effective, the family is giving you free access to a First-Order Grade-Middle Spirit Pill Pill Formu!" Ye Jingyong said in one breath, also very excited!