Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

The hall of the Ye Talisman Sect was packed with cultivators. Furthermore, to boost their own influence, the Xiao family had planted quite a few of their own people among the loose cultivators to constantly fan the flames. As a result, in just a short while, all the cultivators on the street had gathered at the entrance of the Ye Talisman Shop.

Many stories regarding the origins of the Ye Talisman Shop also began to spread.

Naturally, the discussions were rife with claims that the Sect Leader of the Ye Talisman Sect was a seductively beautiful female cultivator who had bewitched the Xiao family’s genius into a daze. It was said that he had taught her everything he knew about talisman making without reservation, allowing her to establish such a massive foundation for the Ye Talisman Sect.

The majority of the loose cultivators began to look at the Ye Talisman Sect with disdain.

Rumors spread like wildfire—from one to ten, and ten to a hundred. Before long, numerous outrageous rumors had surfaced. These included tales of Ye Jingting selling her body in exchange for talisman techniques, and claims of her being stubborn and refusing to admit defeat.

”If any of you dare to spout nonsense again, prepare to cross swords with me, Xiao Shao’en! Unless, of course, you plan to hide in the Tianshu Market for the rest of your lives!” While Ye Jingting maintained her composure, Xiao Shao’en could no longer hold back.

He could not allow Ye Jingting to be subjected to such malicious gossip. He knew very well that her talent in refining talismans was exceptional. Furthermore, she possessed numerous talisman inheritances and unique insights that had greatly benefited him. It was never a one-sided teaching arrangement. If there ever was one, it would have been decades ago when Ye Jingting was still in the Foundation Establishment realm.

”Unfilial son, get back here!” Xiao Yuanhong wished he could slap Xiao Shao’en to death, his body trembling with sheer rage.

”Just go back for now. In three months, the truth will reveal itself,” Ye Jingting consoled him.

She still held a fair amount of goodwill toward Xiao Shao’en. Hearing her words, Xiao Shao’en finally nodded.

As the crowd began to disperse, Ascendant Lei Yuan also vanished into the masses.

”Aunt Jing Ting, do we need to explain ourselves?” standing behind Ye Jingting was Ye Qingqian. She also had Four Spirit Roots and showed some talent in Spirit Talismans, which was why Ye Jingting had been personally mentoring her. Naturally, Ye Qingqian was also quite indignant at the moment.

”Explain? What is there to explain? Let the rumors ferment. Once we reveal our true strength, it will be all these cultivators who have to explain themselves to our Ye family,” Ye Jingting declared domineeringly.

She did not care about such vanity. After years of independently shouldering the immense pressure of managing a sect, a shop, and the production of Spirit Talismans, she knew that an empty reputation was utterly useless. Even if others called you a Fairy, did that truly make you one? If they called you a Witch, did that make you a Witch? What truly mattered was maximizing the Ye family’s profits and achieving their goals as swiftly as possible.

She then continued, ”Qingqian, close the talisman shop. We won’t be selling anything for the next three months.”

”This...”

”Just do as I say. What the family needs right now is momentum,” Ye Jingting ordered.

At her command, Ye Qingqian had no choice but to comply. Sure enough, the moment the talisman shop closed its doors, many assumed that the Ye Talisman Sect was nothing but a joke. Even the departing Ascendant Lei Yuan assumed that the Ye Talisman Shop was simply afraid of impending failure and had no choice but to flee the Tianshu Market.

Seeing this, the tension and worry that had gripped Ascendant Lei Yuan entirely vanished, replaced by a radiant smile.

In the Xiao family courtyard, Xiao Yuanhong had gathered many of the Xiao family’s Purple Mansion cultivators. Xiao Yuanquan, the sole Golden Core cultivator of the Xiao family, was also present. The only one absent was Xiao Shao’en.

”What do you all make of this situation?” Xiao Yuanquan was the first to speak.

”Uncle Quan, I believe that girl might actually have some powerful influence backing her. It’s better to be safe than sorry. I saw nothing but absolute confidence in her eyes,” Xiao Yuanhong replied.

His words sparked a flurry of discussions among the other Xiao family elders.