Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 299: Chapter 292: Eternal Green Sword

Accompanying Yu Tianhe’s introduction, a young man walked out from the side.

The man’s skin was of a wheatish tone, as if often exposed to sun and rain.

However, this man’s reputation was not small; he had the renown of being among the top three young Artifact Refiners of the Zhang Family and also belonged to the artifact refining cultivators who joined the Taiyi Sect.

Though just over sixty years old, he already possessed the cultivation of the late stage of Foundation Establishment. It was said that if not hindered by the lack of True Essence, he would have already been able to refine magical treasures.

“Thanks to Senior Brother Yu for the introduction. I am Zhang Xian’an of the Yong’an Zhang Family, representing my clan here today to sell fifteen spiritual artifacts. Each of these artifacts is a fine piece crafted by my family, mainly hoping that everyone can showcase the might of Taiyi in the Taihang expansion.”

After a simple compliment, Zhang Xian’an patted his storage bag, and in his hand appeared a jade disc. When the brocade cloth covering it was lifted, a black and white ink brush was revealed on top.

Seeing this pen, the crowd was somewhat surprised.

Most Spirit Pen type artifacts are talisman pens.

So they were curious.

“Everyone, this pen was crafted by my clan uncle. It is an attack-type Spirit Pen with its own Spirit Shadow Technique, Gathering Spirit into Shadow,” Zhang Xian’an explained, fearing the cultivators didn’t understand.

He demonstrated with a single stroke, which, despite being a simple line, was as sharp as a magic sword.

However, Zhang Xian’an drew another line to neutralize it.

Immediately, a slight ripple spread around.

The ripple’s presence made everyone slightly tremble.

Even Ye Jingcheng was very interested; this pen, with a casual strike, was comparable to a Tier Two Middle-grade magic sword, meaning at least a Tier Two High-grade spiritual artifact.

Attacks being so versatile, it was undoubtedly a high-quality artifact.

“This treasure is a Tier Two High-grade spiritual artifact, starting at twenty thousand Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than ten pieces. Once the price reaches fifty thousand Spirit Stones, it will belong to that daoist,” Zhang Xian’an announced again.

Upon hearing this, the cultivators present were not surprised. A Tier Two High-grade spiritual artifact was worth several thousand Spirit Stones ordinarily, let alone such a special artifact with fierce attacks.

Additionally, with a cap at fifty thousand, it differentiated from a regular auction.

“Thirty thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Forty thousand Spirit Stones!”

…

In the end, the price reached forty-five thousand Spirit Stones, acquired by a Purple Mansion Clan cultivator from Taichang Commandery.

Ye Jingcheng also bid once, but after the price exceeded thirty-five thousand, he gave up.

This kind of artifact, while extremely good, was quite expensive.

Recently, though Ye Jingcheng earned many Spirit Stones, he had barely two hundred thousand available.

Counting the Spirit Stones earned from the shop this year, it totaled two or three thousand, leaving him with a budget of only four thousand.

Moreover, he preferred flying swords or flying knife artifacts for their straightforwardness.

“The second artifact is also refined by my uncle, the Spirit-Binding Whip. I will demonstrate this artifact,” Zhang Xian’an again announced as he took out a new spiritual artifact. As soon as this spiritual artifact emerged, it swung in the air while another Zhang Family cultivator tossed a spirit talisman.

With a single lash, the spirit light from the talisman was dispersed in the air.

“This treasure has the effect of binding spirits, but only as a Tier Two Middle-grade; if any of you are interested in capturing demon beasts alive, you can focus on bidding. The starting price of this artifact is eight thousand Spirit Stones, capped at twenty thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Twelve thousand!”

“Fifteen thousand.”

…

Several other powerful Middle-grade spiritual artifacts and ordinary Tier Two High-grade spiritual artifacts were presented; Ye Jingcheng had little interest in them.

After all, he already had the Black Wood Coffin and the Vajra Vine Profound Silver Needle as support artifacts.

What he lacked was a proper treasure sword.

Only when the ninth item emerged did Ye Jingcheng finally see Zhang Xian’an produce a magic sword.

This sword was of a cyan iron color, engraved with fine spirit patterns, which burst with spiritual light upon Zhang Xian’an’s touch.

It was extraordinarily sharp and cold.

Even cultivators like Ye Jingcheng, who weren’t sensitive to swords, felt this sword was exceptionally precious.

“This sword is the Eternal Green Sword. With its association to ’Eternal,’ all of you are aware it belongs to our Yong’an Zhang Family’s signature line. Although it is a Tier Two High-grade, its sharpness rivals many top-grade magical swords. The starting bid is twenty-three thousand Spirit Stones, with a cap at fifty thousand Spirit Stones!”

As soon as this sword was presented, several people’s expressions turned excited.

For most cultivators, naturally, flying swords were more convenient to use.

“Twenty-five thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Twenty-seven thousand Spirit Stones!”

…

Prices were shouted rapidly; Ye Jingcheng also cleared his throat.

“Thirty-six thousand Spirit Stones.”

“Thirty-seven thousand Spirit Stones.”

…

However, his bid was quickly overshadowed.

“Forty-three thousand Spirit Stones!” Ye Jingcheng bid once more.

This price had already exceeded many competitors.

Ye Jingcheng turned to Ye Jingyu and requested, “Fourth Brother, I’m short of a few thousand Spirit Stones, may you lend me ten thousand?”

Hearing this, Ye Jingyu’s expression subtly changed but still handed over a storage bag to Ye Jingcheng.

“Forty-five thousand Spirit Stones!”

“Forty-five thousand five hundred Spirit Stones.”

“Fifty thousand Spirit Stones!” As the price continued to rise, Ye Jingcheng pounded the table.

Of course, in his estimation, these fifty thousand Spirit Stones equated to forty thousand Spirit Stones, still making him feel the treasure sword was worthwhile.

He felt no guilt about imposing on ’Ye Jingyu,’ especially since the jade talisman invitation was provided to him by the latter.

That alone was worth three hundred Spirit Stones.

“Congratulations to this Ye Daoist!” Zhang Xian’an obviously recognized Ye Jingcheng. After handing over the Eternal Green Sword, he couldn’t help but add a few remarks.

After receiving the spirit stones, Ye Jingcheng also examined the Eternal Green Sword, continuously nodding.

The reputation of the Yong’an Zhang Family was precisely established on these Eternal name branded artifacts.

It was said that their forging methods include Yong’an Water Forging combined with Triple Fire Forging, unique to the Zhang Family.

Each forging process was meticulously selected.

Only the most perfect could receive the Eternal naming.

The sharpness was by no means less than that of a top-grade artifact.

Moreover, crucially, it didn’t consume much spiritual energy.

Typically, only late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could maneuver Tier Two High-grade spiritual artifacts effortlessly.

But this sword could also be easily wielded by Middle-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After buying the magic sword, Ye Jingcheng noticed ’Ye Jingyu’s’ expression was slightly different, and Chu Yanqing beside him appeared a bit surprised.

“Fourth Brother, if you plan to buy something later, I’ll support you too!” Ye Jingcheng said before sitting down.

He continued waiting for the auction to proceed.

Among the following artifacts, Chu Yanqing also bid on a Tier Two High-grade Ice Crystal Flying Dagger.

Additionally, his elder brother purchased a Tier Two High-grade Profound Cold Spear.

The final climax auction item was a Tier Two Top-grade Heaven-Shaking Bell.

This bell was not only a defensive artifact but also a spiritual sense attack spiritual artifact.

With numerous price increases, Yu Tianhe finally secured it at a capped price of one hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

However, Ye Jingcheng was aware that this treasure was likely prepared in advance as a gift for Yu Tianhe.

Otherwise, selling it at a regular auction could fetch up to one hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stones, considering it was a Tier Two Top-grade spiritual sense attack artifact with the highest level of defense.