Chapter 76: The King of Donglin County

  Two days later, Ye Cangxuan and others returned to the Ye family fortress. The clan members received definite news that the Yun family fortress had been destroyed, Yun Yiyang was dead, and they also found the body of Ye Kongyan in the dungeon of the Yun family fortress. Ye Kongyan's meridians were all severed, and after Ye Moyang died, no one took care of him, so he was thrown into the dungeon by the people of the Yun family fortress, leaving him to fend for himself.

  The news of the destruction of Yunjia Fortress arrived, and the excitement in the hearts of the Ye family members was difficult to express. However, the defense within Yejia Fortress did not relax, as they still thought that the East Lin County Prince's Mansion would take action, with strict vigilance. But for two or three days in a row, there was no movement from the East Lin County Prince's Mansion, and the Ye family members' suspended hearts finally put down their guard. If the East Lin County Prince's Mansion had sent a large army over, the pressure on Yejia Fortress would still have been considerable.

  Since Donglin County Wangfu was quiet, Ye Chen said a few words and asked Ali to write a letter on his behalf. He had Mingyuan bring it to Lion King, and only then did Mingyuan leave Yejia Fortress.

  During this period, Ye Chen continued to cultivate Chi Yun Feng Tian and Nu Suishanhe. Chi Yun Feng Tian was finally integrated by Ye Chen, and Nu Suishanhe also reached the small round full boundary. After careful study, Ye Chen modified Chi Yun Feng Tian into a thunder system technique, wrote it down, named it Tian Lei Mie Ding, and handed it over to the clan members for transmission and cultivation. As for Nu Suishanhe, it would take some time to integrate.

  Ye Family Manor was rarely able to remain calm for a period of time, as the crowd of family members all focused on cultivating, although the family had many more experts now, but the threat from the Wang Clan in Donglin County was always like a dark cloud, shrouding the hearts of the family members.

  "Third brother, have you really decided to send Xuan'er to Qingyun Sect? She can still achieve something if she stays in the family." Ye Zhantian said. The entrance time for Qingyun Sect was approaching, and Ye Zhanxiong had already prepared all of Ye Xuan's luggage.

  "Uh, I've thought about it for a long time. Xuan'er staying in the Ye family doesn't contribute much anyway, so it's better to send her to Qingyun Sect. In the future, we might have contact with these sects, and letting Xuan'er practice there would be good too." Ye Zhanxiong said, after consuming a large amount of medicinal pills and spiritual grass, Ye Xuan's strength had reached mid-8th stage, which was quite impressive. However, with so many 9th-stage experts in the Ye family fortress, losing one Ye Xuan wouldn't make much difference. With Ye Xuan's talent, going to Qingyun Sect would still get her attention, and she would be more useful to the family later on.

  "Xuaner, are you sure you want to go to Qingyun Sect?" Ye Chen heard the conversation between his elders and looked at Ye Xuan who was sitting upright in her chair.

  "Uh, Brother Ye Chen, I want to go out and experience the world. When my cultivation is successful, I'll return to the Ye Family Manor." Ye Xuan nodded, the Ye Family Manor was where she grew up, of course she wouldn't forget her roots.

  "Since you've made up your mind, I won't say anything more. Let Third Uncle send you off, be careful on the road. Brother Ye Chen still says the same thing, no matter where you go, Ye Family Fortress is your home, if you're bullied outside, come back and tell Brother Ye Chen, Brother Ye Chen will help you get revenge."

  "Uh-huh." Ye Xuan nodded heavily, all sorts of thoughts of parting and longing surged up, and tears sparkled in her eyes.

  After discussion, all the elders also agreed to let Ye Zhanxiong send Ye Xuan to Qingyun Sect.

  After seeing off Ye Xuan and Ye Zhanxiong, all the core members of the family gathered in the family hall.

  "Chen Er, recently, the Qi Gathering Pills and Condensed Qi Pills in our hands are almost used up, and the spiritual grass has been completely consumed. This can't go on like this. The East Lin County Prince's Mansion has not made any moves, neither apologizing nor sending troops to attack Ye Family Fort. I reckon they're afraid of the power behind us. Your uncle and I have discussed it, should we continue to mine the Xuan Iron Mine in the back mountain?"

  Ye Chen thought for a moment, furrowed his brow and said: "The mine on the back mountain will definitely continue to operate, but the East Lin County Prince's mansion has monopolized the supply of Xuan Tie ore in East Lin County. The collected Xuan Tie ore may not be sellable."

  "This is nothing to worry about." Ye Zhan Tian smiled and said, "I know the head of the Donglin County Chamber of Commerce, and have always had a good relationship with him. You can even call him uncle. I'll send someone to contact him, and we'll produce as much Xuan Tie ore as they need. Just be careful during the transaction." Now the Ye family fortress no longer fears the Donglin County royal palace like before.

  "Since that's the case, let's continue mining that mine then." Ye Chen nodded, thinking to himself that this time he could finally use the black gunpowder. If the East Lin County Prince's Manor found out that Ye Family Fort was continuing to mine, they might send someone over to cause trouble. However, with so many experts in Ye Family Fort now, as long as the East Lin County Prince's Manor didn't send a large army over, there shouldn't be any problems.

  "In the past, we didn't hire enough porters, this time we can go to several villages at the foot of the mountain to hire more, and it's still good if the annual income of the mine reaches one or two thousand Qi Gathering Pills." Ye Zhantian said.

  "The income from the mine alone may not be enough." Ye Cangxuan furrowed his brow, he didn't manage the finances of the Ye family village, but in the past, the income from the mine was already sufficient to meet the expenses of the Ye family village. However, now that the Ye family village is no longer what it used to be, if they only have this little income, the family's business won't be able to expand.

  "News came from the Xu family that they are willing to divide their monopoly on the salt industry into two parts for our Yejia Fortress, and some other families are also willing to cooperate with us. Additionally, some of the industries in Yunjia Fortress have been taken over by us. If managed properly, the annual income should be tens of thousands of聚气丹." Ye Zhantian calculated mentally.

  Everyone thought of something and smiled bitterly. In the past, even in good years, the annual income of Yejia Fortress reached over 1,000 Qi Gathering Pills, which was already the limit. Now that the family's industry has expanded tenfold, they should be excited, but previously, so many Qi Gathering Pills, Condensed Qi Pills, and even Earth Essence Pills were used up at once, as well as super-grade spiritual herbs worth a city. Their vision seems to have increased a lot, and over 10,000 Qi Gathering Pills in a year is indeed a bit disdainful. However, being able to obtain so many good pills and spiritual herbs previously was all thanks to Ye Chen. The family's industry still needs to rely on down-to-earth management to slowly grow stronger.

  "Let's go take a look at the mine first." Ye Chen suggested, he had prepared some black gunpowder and was about to test its power. With black gunpowder, the miners' production efficiency would increase by at least tenfold or even several dozen times. He had seen the speed at which the laborers mined with pickaxes, digging bit by bit - how long would it take?

  Soon, everyone went together to the mine behind Yejia Fort.

  A messenger bird fluttered down and landed in front of the Wangfu of Donglin County.

  County King's Mansion Hall.

  "Zhen Er, what news?" In the main hall, a middle-aged man wearing a yellow robe asked. He was robust and tall, with an aura of majesty surrounding him, clearly a brave and skilled warrior. He was Liu Xun, the Duke of Donglin, personally appointed by Emperor Wu of Ming.