In the courtyard at the foot of Mount Dongmeng, Mo Tiange saw Ye Jingwen take out a bag from his robe and throw something out. Immediately, more than a dozen sparkling and translucent jades of different colors appeared on the table.
The cultivator in the courtyard became even more attentive. Originally, he clearly said he couldn't disclose information about the tenants, but now he immediately said, "Senior, there was indeed such a cultivator who came to rent an Immortal's Cave not long ago. Please wait patiently. I'll go check it out."
Ye Jingwen just nodded without saying anything.
The cultivator flicked his sleeve and all the jades on the table disappeared. He then asked the two of them to wait for a moment before he hurried into the inner room.
Mo Tiange asked in confusion, "Big Brother Ye, what was that? Why did he agree after you gave it to him?"
Ye Jingwen said, "Did you see spiritual aura on it?"
Mo Tiange nodded. She didn't think it was strange because everything she saw with Ye Jingwen these days had spiritual aura. How could things in the cultivation world not have spiritual aura?
Ye Jingwen said, "This is a spirit stone. Spirit stones store spiritual aura and can be used to replenish spiritual aura in battle. They can also be used to lay formations and cultivate. They're indispensable, so we cultivators treat them like gold and silver."
Mo Tiange read about them in books, but she never knew what spirit stones looked like. It turned out they were similar to ordinary jades except they contained spiritual aura.
Before long, the cultivator came out of the inner room and said very politely to Ye Jingwen, "Senior, an individual cultivator named Ye Jiang did come here a month ago and rented an Immortal's Cave for … three months."
"Oh?
Where? "
The cultivator said, "Senior, go to the square halfway up the mountain and take the path on the left. That Immortal's Cave is numbered 189. You can just look for it according to the number plate."
Ye Jingwen nodded and said "Thank you" then he took Mo Tiange out of the door.
People who rented Immortal's Caves like them had a queue number like inns, so it was easy to leave with a number.
Following the cultivator's directions, the two of them found the Immortal's Cave after searching for a while. This Immortal's Cave was a bit far from the square, and the spiritual aura was also quite ordinary. Obviously, Ye Jiang didn't plan to live here for a long time, or he didn't have anything valuable on him.
"Is anyone here?"
Ye Jingwen shouted, but there was no reply for a long time. He pondered for a moment before he took out the Summoning Talisman Lu Xishan had given him from his bosom. He poured some spiritual energy into it, but he discovered that the jade talisman was still dim and without any light. Ye Jingwen knew that Ye Jiang wasn't here.
Mo Tiange asked, "Big Brother Ye, what happened?"
Ye Jingwen said, "Your uncle isn't here. He's probably quite a distance away from here. That's why the Messaging Jade Talisman can't sense him and can't be sent out."
"Oh." Mo Tiange couldn't say she was disappointed. In fact, she was a bit nervous.
She had never met her father, and her mother had passed away when she was seven years old. None of her other relatives loved her. She was a little afraid that this uncle did not like her either …
Although Ye Jingwen noticed her nervousness, he didn't take it seriously. It was normal for a family member who had never met to depend on each other in the future to be nervous.
Unable to find him, the two of them could only turn back.
However, now that he knew where he was staying, it would be easier to find him in the future.
Before leaving, Ye Jingwen took out an ordinary Summoning Talisman and left a message at the entrance of the cave. He planned to stay at Xuanqing School's shop for a day and come back tomorrow to take a look.
On their way back, Ye Jingwen said, "Don't worry. Since we've found the cave, we'll be able to see your uncle soon."
In fact, Mo Tiange wasn't worried at all. She still hadn't figured out how to face her new and future only elder.
When they entered the shop, the Aura Refining cultivator who gave Ye Jingwen the idea immediately came over. He saluted and asked, "Martial Uncle Ye, did you find him?"
Ye Jingwen shook his head. "I only found a place to stay, but I haven't seen him.
Are there any vacant rooms here? "
"There are.
Rest assured, Martial Uncle. Although the spirit veins here aren't as good as those on Mount Taikang, they're not bad either. Even if you stay here for several days, it won't affect you too much. "
"En, take me to rest for a while first. If Senior Martial Brother Zheng comes back, tell him."
"Yes."
Just as the cultivator was about to lead the two of them inside, they heard a voice coming from the door.
"Brother Ye, please."
Ye Jingwen turned around and saw the shopkeeper, Zheng Xuan, and another thin old man. This person had grizzled hair and a deep frown on his face. He was also in the Foundation Building realm.
Brother Ye?
Before he could think too much, Zheng Xuan had already seen him. A pleasantly surprised expression appeared on his face. "Junior Martial Brother Ye, why did you come?"
Zheng Xuan happened to be a disciple of Clear Spring Peak and was acquainted with Ye Jingwen.
Ye Jingwen also smiled. "Senior Martial Brother Zheng, you're finally back."
Seeing that this little junior martial brother of his had something to say, Zheng Xuan turned around and smiled at the old man. He cupped his hands and said, "Brother Ye, please go upstairs and sit for a while. I'll be right there."
The old man didn't have a smile on his face. He just nodded and followed the other Aura Refining disciple upstairs.
Ye Jingwen took another look at him.
Zheng Xuan looked at him with a smile then looked at Mo Tiange, who was holding his hand. He asked, "Junior Martial Brother Ye, did you go down the mountain to accept a disciple?"
Ye Jingwen smiled bitterly. "Senior Martial Brother Zheng, you must be joking. Not to mention that we Foundation Building disciples don't have the qualifications to accept disciples, I already have a headache dealing with that group of kids in Clear Spring Peak. Why would I want to accept disciples?
I came under Martial Uncle Shoujing's order to find someone. I wonder if Senior Martial Brother has heard of this person? "
"Oh?"
Zheng Xuan was also a disciple of Clear Spring Peak, so he was more concerned about his martial uncle's matters. He immediately asked, "Who is it?"
"It's an individual cultivator in the Foundation Building realm. He's about the same age as Senior Martial Brother. His name is Ye Jiang."
Right after he finished speaking, Zheng Xuan's expression became extremely surprised.
Ye Jingwen frowned. "Senior Martial Brother Zheng, what's wrong?"
A smile appeared on Zheng Xuan's face. "The guest I brought back is indeed called Ye Jiang, but I don't know if he's the one you're looking for."
Ye Jingwen was pleasantly surprised. This was really a case of wearing out iron shoes in fruitless searching, only to find the person by chance. He promptly asked, "Is he from Ye Clan of Mount Qingmeng?"
"Correct, but the last Core Formation cultivator of Ye Clan has fallen, so they no longer exist."
After obtaining this answer, Ye Jingwen became even more certain that this was the person he was looking for. He immediately said, "Senior Martial Brother, please introduce me to him."
Zheng Xuan smiled and nodded. "Come with me."
In the guest room upstairs, the old man stood up when he saw them coming in.
Zheng Xuan said, "Brother Ye, this is my junior martial brother from the same sect. His surname is also Ye, and his name is Jingwen.
Junior Martial Brother, this is Brother Ye Jiang. "
After the two of them greeted each other, Ye Jingwen went straight to the point. "Fellow Daoist, may I ask if your surname is Ye, and your name is Jiang? Are you a cultivator from Ye Clan of Mount Qingmeng?"
Ye Jiang didn't understand what was going on, but since Zheng Xuan was being so cautious, he answered seriously, "Yes, but Ye Clan of Mount Qingmeng no longer exists." His expression was dejected. Obviously, he was depressed that Ye Clan's inheritance had ended in his hands.
Ye Jingwen asked again, "Then, Fellow Daoist Ye, are you Senior Ye Hai's younger brother?"
A surprised look appeared on Ye Jiang's face.
If someone asked him this question in the past, he wouldn't have been surprised because his elder brother was very famous. Many people in western Kunwu knew about Ye Hai of Mount Qingmeng.
But things were different now. His elder brother went missing on Demonic Mountain ten years ago, and news of his death was confirmed several days ago. Even Ye Clan had disappeared, so how could someone still ask about him?
Even so, he still answered with a calm expression, "Yes."
Upon hearing his affirmation, Ye Jingwen heaved a sigh of relief. He pushed Mo Tiange forward and said, "Brother Ye, I was ordered by Martial Uncle Shoujing to descend the mountain to look for Senior Ye Hai's descendant and hand him over to you."