Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 771: Chapter 563: Spiritual Eye Spring, Chaos at Martial Peak

The secluded night sky held a faintly visible silver moon.

The compasses held by the two cultivators guarding the building also emitted a soft spiritual light.

The spiritual light shone on Ye Jingcheng, revealing a golden pattern on his body, resembling a flood dragon soaring in the sky.

“Fellow Daoist, please!” The two cultivators gestured to welcome him.

Ye Jingcheng nodded. This Flood Dragon Spirit Shadow was not his alone; all Purple Mansion Cultivators had it, although the color varied with different cultivation techniques.

The depth varied with different levels of cultivation.

Ye Jingcheng hadn’t expected that the Thunder Spiritual Power from the Thunder Rhinoceros Insect would still appear as a golden dragon shadow.

After completing the inspection, Ye Jingcheng paused, glanced at the two people behind him, and noticed they were slightly tense like him.

Though the Spirit-Blocking Robe concealed much of their facial expressions.

But by observing their steps’ rhythm and breathing, he could make a rough judgment.

Moreover, being the last to enter raised some questions.

The cultivator searching for a defense treasure seemed understandably nervous, as he was in the Late Stage of Purple Mansion and concealed much of his cultivation.

However, Ye Jingcheng was surprised to see the female cultivator also seemed nervous, unexpectedly, as he presumed she would be affiliated with the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

Yet he didn’t linger and proceeded directly.

Passing through several ancient front corridors and two secluded forecourts, he finally saw the most mysterious night market hall of the entire Cyan Spirit Night Market.

However, what appeared before him was not a regular square hall as usual.

Instead, it was a massive circular hall, somewhat like a Mongolian yurt on the grasslands, but appearing unusual due to its enormous size.

Outside the circular hall were nine large gates.

Each gate was open, and inside the hall, it was extremely spacious.

The cultivators were seated in a circle inside.

Following the eight gates, only eight paths were left open, leading directly to the central round stage.

Ye Jingcheng chose the nearest gate and the last available position since he was among the last to arrive, leaving few empty seats.

Upon entering, he noticed that the top was transparent.

He could see the deep sky and the dark clouds.

This view was different from the outside.

To him, such an arrangement could significantly lower the caution about treasures, allowing more stolen goods to be comfortably displayed.

It could enhance the bustling atmosphere of the Cyan Spirit Night Market.

However, tonight’s moonlight was somewhat dim, like an old oil lamp about to burn out.

Ye Jingcheng’s gaze shifted to the hands of the other cultivators and found that almost the entire hall was filled with Spirit-Blocking Robe Cultivators.

At that moment, he saw a cultivator wearing the robes of the Cyan Spirit Trading Association walk onto the stage.

“Everyone, as most of us are here, the dark market begins now. I’m the person in charge from the Cyan Spirit Trading Association this time, you may call me Steward Qing. Many of you are familiar with the rules of our Cyan Spirit Trading Association, summed up in sixteen words!”

“Trade on the spot, inspect on the spot, once the money and goods leave hand, no returns!”

“Of course, if the goods involve your friends or family, we hope you stay composed. After all, the association does not want to see any trouble as we’re all here for profit!” Steward Qing’s words, like those of all from the Cyan Spirit Trading Association, seemed to originate from a Clan Academy.

The words were not heavy but carried a strong tone of threat.

And it should be known that even Golden Core Cultivators are present here, not to mention that the minimum are Purple Mansion Cultivators.

This clearly showed the confidence of the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

Moreover, the aura of Manager Qing was robust and intimidating; if Ye Jingcheng guessed correctly, Manager Qing was at least a Golden Core True Master!

“As usual, the association will first auction twenty treasures; following that, fellow cultivators may take the stage to auction or exchange their treasures. Upon a successful transaction, the association will take a one-half percent fee, capped at five hundred spirit stones!”

Manager Qing spoke again.

Then he clapped his hands, and several female cultivators emerged from behind him, carrying three jade discs onto the stage.

Manager Qing uncovered these jade discs one by one.

As the brocade cloth was revealed, everyone saw three treasures resembling Crystal Ants, causing a stir among the crowd.

“These are Tai Chi Ant Crystals!” It wasn’t Manager Qing who spoke, but a cultivator below.

These Tai Chi Ant Crystals were no ordinary items; they were among the hardest spirit materials and could elevate the hardness of even Tier Three High-Grade Treasures to at least Tier Three Top-Grade level when incorporated.

It could even allow a treasure to be rated as a Tier Three Top-Grade Treasure overall.

This material is more precious than ordinary Tier Three finished magical treasures.

Especially to those Sword Cultivators, and moreover, there were three large pieces of ant crystals before this.

Enough to strengthen several flying swords together.

“Since everyone has recognized them, there’s no need for me to introduce further. The starting price for these is one hundred thousand, with each increment no less than five hundred. Of course, the origin of these insect crystals is not elaborately explained; even if a few sects are involved, it’s hoped that tempers will be calmed. The Cultivation Realm has always been about harmony, not violence!” Manager Qing had a clear hint in his speech.

His words extinguished much of the fervor in many cultivators’ hearts.

These insect crystals were clearly not acquired through normal means; they were stolen goods.

However, since they’ve fallen into the hands of the Cyan Spirit Trading Association, even the sect from which the materials originally came could only accept the loss with resentment.

Many cultivators also began to bid.