Ye Jiang stared at the child in front of him in disbelief.
Just now, Ye Jingwen said to him, "This is Senior Ye Hai's daughter in the secular world. I was ordered by Martial Uncle to pick her up and give her to you."
Daughter …?
He knew his elder brother wandered in the secular world and later went to Demonic Mountain. He didn't have time to explain anything before he died, but he didn't expect his elder brother to leave behind a daughter!
Ye Jingwen said, "Senior Ye left his last words. I'll give them to Brother Ye now."
Ye Jiang hastily took the Jade Slip and inserted his divine sense into it.
Green smoke rose in front of him and turned into a middle-aged scholar. He looked at him and said, "Second Brother, it seems Big Brother can't escape this disaster, so I have to tell you some things.
On this trip to Demonic Mountain, Master Daoist Shoujing of Xuanqing School and I became companions. After I'm done, I'll use my remaining power to help him escape and bring these words to you.
To make a long story short, first, after I die, Ye Clan probably won't be able to stand on Mount Qingmeng. Move out of Mount Qingmeng and focus on preserving your bloodline. When a Core Formation cultivator appears in the clan, you can take back the spirit vein.
Second, use the clan's books and records as much as you can. If you don't have a successor when you die, leave the cultivation technique books and records in the clan.
Third, a few years before I went to Demonic Mountain, I actually married a wife and gave birth to a daughter in the secular world. Although that woman was a mortal, she had a Pure Yin Body. After thinking for a long time, I decided to have children with her. If my daughter happens to inherit her Pure Yin Body and spiritual roots, she'll be the hope of Ye Clan.
Unfortunately, before I left, my daughter wasn't born yet, so I don't know if my wish was fulfilled.
Fourth, I'll entrust my funeral affairs to Master Daoist Shoujing. He'll deliver my belongings to you. I also asked him to find my wife and daughter. If my wife is still alive, I hope you can treat them well.
Fifth, Master Daoist Shoujing made a Heart Demon Oath to me. You can trust him … "
Mo Tiange timidly looked at the old man in front of her.
This man looked like he was in his fifties. His hair was white and he looked like her grandfather. How could he be her uncle?
Ye Jiang showed a sorrowful expression. When he finally opened his eyes, he saw Mo Tiange in front of him.
This child … looked very similar to his eldest brother. He would believe her if she said she was his eldest brother's flesh and blood.
With this thought in mind, he stretched out his left palm and pointed with his right hand, forcing a drop of blood from the tip of his finger. With another slash, that drop of blood flew towards Mo Tiange.
Mo Tiange was startled. That drop of blood rushed towards her very quickly and eventually disappeared between her eyebrows. She felt her head heating up and was confused for a moment, but she immediately sobered up. She saw this uncle who looked like a grandfather walking towards her. He lowered his head and stroked the Spirit-Gathering Beads on her wrist. He said repeatedly, "Yes, this is … this was given to me by the previous generation's Core Formation ancestor when Big Brother cultivated to the third layer of the Aura Refining realm."
As he spoke, he took a step forward and hugged her tightly, repeatedly saying, "Child, poor child, it's really been hard on you. Don't worry, in the future, with Second Uncle here, you won't be helpless anymore."
Ye Jiang, of Yi of. He said, and held her, and said, "I,"
"Child, what's your name?" Although she was unfamiliar with him and wasn't used to relying on a stranger, Mo Tiange didn't push him away.
After a long time, Ye Jiang let her go, wiped the tears from his eyes, and asked softly, "Child, what's your name?"
"I … I'm Mo Tiange."
"Mo?"
Ye Jingwen answered, "Brother Ye, you don't know. Senior Ye Hai married into the family in the secular world, so this child took her mother's surname."
"Oh, I see."
Ye Jiang didn't care. "We cultivators don't care about these customs. No matter what her surname is, she's our child."
"That's right."
Ye Jingwen hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Ye, you must know the ins and outs. I'm really sorry that this child's mother didn't survive."
Ye Jiang shook his head and smiled at him. "My elder brother has already explained everything clearly in this jade slip. I still have to thank Fellow Daoist Ye for finding my niece. I, Ye Jiang, thank you."
Ye Jingwen hurriedly said with a smile, "Brother Ye, it's such a coincidence that we both have the surname Ye, and we have such a fated encounter. How about I be thick-skinned and call you big brother?"
How could Ye Jiang not see that Ye Jingwen was an elite disciple of Xuanqing School? He reached the Foundation Building realm at a young age, so his position in the school must be higher than Zheng Xuan, the shopkeeper of Mount Dongmeng. It was also very likely that he would form his Gold Core in the future.
At his age, his chances of forming his Gold Core were already slim. Ye Jingwen's intention to befriend him must be because of Master Daoist Shoujing.
However, this was beneficial to him and his nephew, so he didn't refuse. "Brother, since you think so highly of me, I'll accept this big brother."
Ye Jingwen nodded with a smile. Zheng Xuan, who was at the side, laughed and said, "Brother Ye, we're really a family now. Since you're friends with Martial Uncle Shou Jing and you're brothers with my Junior Brother Ye, there's no need for us to stand on ceremony."
Ye Jiang also smiled and nodded while stroking his beard. Then, with an apologetic expression, he said, "However, there is one thing that I must ask for Brother Zheng's forgiveness for. Elder Brother has given an order, and I have just found this niece. Can you allow me to choose a few items from the auction?"
"Of course, of course."
Zheng Xuan didn't look the least bit annoyed. Instead, he looked very friendly. "Brother Ye, you don't have to be so polite. From now on, we'll treat each other as one of our own."
Ye Jingwen said to Zheng Xuan, "Senior Martial Brother Zheng, I've been with this child for some time, so I've developed some feelings for her. Let me see you off."
Zheng Xuan was the shopkeeper of the market square, so he naturally had good eyes. He could see that Ye Jingwen had other important things to tell him, so he didn't ask. "Of course. Junior Martial Brother Ye, please go."
Ye Jingwen and Ye Jiang cupped their hands apologetically then left with Mo Tiange.
Before they left, Ye Jiang held Mo Tiange's hand in a very natural manner and led her to his flying magic tool. Then he said to Ye Jingwen, "Brother, let's go to my temporary Immortal's Cave and have a chat."
Ye Jingwen also thought the same, so he said without hesitation, "Okay."
Ye Jiang's flying magic tool was a horsetail whisk, so it didn't fly very fast. Fast flying wasn't allowed on Mount Dongmeng, so everyone abided by this rule whenever there were other cultivators.
Flying wasn't allowed inside the market square, and they also had to slow down around the market square.
The three of them slowly flew east and soon arrived at Ye Jiang's temporary Immortal's Cave. Ye Jiang waved his hand, closing the cave's defensive formation, and the three of them sat down.
This was Mo Tiange's first time seeing an Immortal's Cave. She saw that everything was either made of stone or jade. The ceiling of the Immortal's Cave was inlaid with glowing stones, which seemed to be the Moonstone Li Yushan took out.
Ye Jiang asked her a few more questions. Seeing that she was very interested in the Immortal's Cave, he told her to go play by herself while he talked to Ye Jingwen.
Ye Jingwen watched Mo Tiange leave and sighed. "I won't hide it from Big Brother. These days, I really miss Tiange. This child has suffered a lot, so her temperament is much stronger than ordinary children."
Upon hearing him praising Mo Tiange, Ye Jiang stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I hope this child is a promising talent.
By the way, how are her spiritual roots? "
Upon hearing this question, Ye Jingwen was a bit hesitant. "I've already tested her. She has five spiritual roots and a Pure Yin Constitution. I don't know if she's lucky or unlucky."
Being able to inherit both spiritual roots and a Pure Yin Constitution was naturally lucky. However, a Pure Yin Constitution had five spiritual roots. If her spiritual roots were slightly better, she would certainly have extraordinary achievements in the future.
"What?" Ye Jiang was shocked. "Did this child really inherit a Pure Yin Constitution?"
Originally, he didn't have much hope. Now that he saw that this child was in the second layer of the Aura Refining realm, he only felt lucky that she had spiritual roots. As for a Pure Yin Constitution, he didn't have much hope. After all, the probability of that happening wasn't high.
Ye Jingwen nodded. "Correct. This child only has five spiritual roots. Although she was able to cultivate to the second layer of the Aura Refining realm in the secular world thanks to the Spirit-Gathering Pearls, she definitely wouldn't have been able to cultivate to this level without a Pure Yin Constitution and a good cultivation technique."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiang's heart was filled with mixed feelings. He didn't know whether he should be happy or worried.
A Pure Yin Constitution was a good constitution for cultivation. Unfortunately, this child also had five spiritual roots.
If she couldn't cultivate, this constitution would cause her to get into trouble. If someone found out about it …
Ye Jingwen observed Ye Jiang's expression. Seeing Ye Jiang's gloomy expression, he guessed what he was thinking. He immediately smiled and said, "Big Brother, rest assured. Martial Uncle Shoujing gave her a Spirit-Concealing Pendant. As long as she doesn't leave her side, no one will find out."
"Oh?" Ye Jiang was a bit surprised, but he soon felt relieved. This was what he was most worried about.
Ye Jingwen took out a bag from his robe and handed it to Ye Jiang. He said, "Big Brother, this is what your brother left behind. The cultivation technique inside is Ye Clan's secret codex.
There are also medicinal pills, spirit stones, and so on. Presumably, the two of you won't be lacking for the time being. "
Ye Jiang took the bag and said with a grateful expression, "Thank you."
When a cultivator passed away, their belongings would be divided among the living. Presumably, Master Daoist Shoujing owed them a huge favor, so he sent these things back. Otherwise, no one would say anything even if he took them away.
In the end, Ye Jingwen said, "Big Brother, Martial Uncle Shoujing asked me to ask you: Are you willing to join Xuanqing School?"
"This …" Ye Jiang didn't expect Master Daoist Shoujing to say this.
Normally, Master Daoist Shoujing should've already repaid his debt of gratitude by doing these things, but he actually invited them to join Xuanqing School. This was really beyond Ye Jiang's expectations.
Ye Jingwen smiled and stood up. "Big Brother, think about it carefully. I won't disturb you two uncle and nephew's chat any longer.
If you've made a decision, please come to the shop and let me know so I can go back and report. "
Ye Jiang hastily stood up to see them off. "Yes, I'll think about it carefully. If I've made a decision, I'll tell Brother."