On the summit of Lingyun Peak, the sunlight barely shines, accelerating the melting of the snow-capped peaks.

Meanwhile, quite a few spirit fish poked their heads out above the lake surface.

Some are vividly red Red Section Fish, while others are slightly longer Cyan Striped Fish.

Beside the lakeside, lush Cyan Jade Lotus grow endlessly, and several red lotus pods scatter among them.

As the array was activated, Ye Jingli, Ye Xingqun, and Ye Jingyun entered the array.

Excitement was naturally evident in their eyes, as they knew Ye Jingcheng had long gone to the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, and importantly, it involved the ancestral breakthrough.

Though, they were not aware of much.

In fact, a lot of it was merely their speculation.

"The ancestral breakthrough must have been successful!" Ye Jingli couldn't help but speak first.

His eyebrows were filled with extreme excitement.

After all, Ye Jingcheng was rewarding the Ye Family Members, which surely meant something good had happened; otherwise, the rewards wouldn't be increased.

Ye Xingqun and Ye Jingyun remained silent.

However, as the array opened:

"Brother Liu, still the same old habit, remember to listen more and speak less!" Ye Jingcheng's voice rang out.

Instantly bringing excitement to the three.

In their view, Ye Jingcheng hadn't changed; just like before, his appearance seemed to remain timeless.

As Ye Jingcheng arrived, he approached the lakeside, commanding mysterious array banners with his hand.

Instantly, the two banks of the lake parted, revealing the underwater palace.

Ye Jingcheng led the three towards the underwater palace.

"Understood, understood, I was just noticing there's an array here!" Ye Jingli had already changed significantly in daily dealings, but at times he couldn't help himself.

Especially concerning everything about the family, he often found himself unable to quit.

At first, during his Qi Cultivation, he discovered the family had Beast Communication Pattern.

Which could enhance the clan members' skills.

And exchange for good spirit beasts.

But the family required him to keep it secret, even from the Inner Hall Race People, leaving him stifled.

Later on, Ye Jingcheng allowed his Red Flame Python to successfully advance its bloodline, accelerating its growth, smoothly breaking through to the second tier.

This left him itching with excitement, though, he could only discuss it with Ye Jingyun.

Then Ye Jingcheng announced his seclusion, but Ye Jingli discovered several fake Tokens in the ancestral hall, and he witnessed Ye Jingcheng breaking through to the Purple Mansion.

He realized that perhaps many in the family weren't dead.

Previously, he and Ye Jingyong had wrongly blamed Ye Jingcheng.

Unfortunately, he couldn't talk to Ye Jingcheng, as all had been shouldered solely by Ye Jingcheng.

"The array isn't omnipotent; everything in the family goes smoothly, but because there are enemies, it must remain hidden!" Ye Jingcheng said emphatically.

"Matters involving Fourth Brother, Third Uncle, and even Grandfather had to be kept from you!"

Ye Jingcheng didn't reproach Ye Jingli much this time; previously, many things certainly were kept from him.

Only Ye Xingqun, Ye Jingyun, and Ye Xinghan knew some.

Due to his seclusion in Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, the entirety of Ye Family was managed by Ye Jingyun, Ye Jingli, and Ye Xingqun; the latter naturally comprehended it.

After all, without being at Lingyun Peak, keeping regular secrets was doable, but to hide them from Ye Jingli, a Chief Steward and Foundation Establishment Cultivator, was difficult.

"Yes, yes!" Ye Jingli nodded repeatedly.

"I just wanted to inquire about Fourth Brother; I haven't even informed Second Brother or Uncle Xingyi—they remain oblivious!" Ye Jingli further added.

This surprised Ye Jingcheng, as he thought knowing Ye Jingli, he'd surely tell Ye Jingyong.

Yet not saying is indeed beneficial.

It also signifies Ye Jingli's maturity.

Ye Jingyong was constantly at Taihang Market, not considered completely safe; conversely, at Ye Family's Lingyun Peak, it's safer with the Mountain Protection Array, avoiding inquisitions.

Even typical Purple Mansion Cultivators would need time to breach Ye Family.

And within the Yan Kingdom's Taihang Commandery, Purple Mansion are indeed rare.

"Fear not, Brother Liu, Fourth Brother is doing well; his cultivation level exceeds yours, even though you're at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, barely having broken through, right?" Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but glance at Ye Jingli.

Immediately causing the latter to blush.

Ye Jingli did intend to flaunt a bit before Ye Jingcheng.

Although his talent wasn't outstanding, entering Inner Hall and celebrating with Ye Jingcheng did boost his spirits.

"Uncle Xingqun, Jing Yun, thank you for your hard work over these years!" Ye Jingcheng also turned to Ye Jingyun and Ye Xingqun.

Especially the former, making remarkable progress, and his post-competition rage was noticed by Ye Jingcheng.

In his view, it was extremely necessary.

The family's ups and downs, perhaps many of the Qing Generation clan members wouldn't understand, but as Ye Clan members, having undergone strict clan studies, if it remained this way, the family's Beast Communication Pattern awakening ceremony would need to be stricter.

"Not hard, we actually benefitted!" Ye Xingqun and Ye Jingyun shook their heads.

Watching the family grow strong, sharing in some rewards from their efforts, in their view, was worthwhile.

"By the way, Jingcheng, Jing Hu entered seclusion!" Ye Jingyun suddenly spoke.

"Without consuming the Foundation Establishment Pill!" Ye Jingyun further supplemented.

"How long has it been?" Ye Jingcheng's expression turned somewhat cold.

Yet he knew, it was because he hadn't come, and the Ye Family lacked a Pill Formula for Foundation Establishment Pill, unable to refine it.

Sole reliance on purchasing Foundation Establishment Pill once every ten years with the Ye Family's current status was extremely challenging.

Yet no way should Ye Jing Hu dare recklessly advance.

One must remember, without consuming the Foundation Establishment Pill, breaking through could lead to death and essence dispersal.

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