Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 911: Chapter 636: Exchanging Treasures

Inside the room, sandalwood smoke was burning.

The sandalwood smoke was exceptionally pleasant, reminiscent of snow plum blossoms in December, lingering at the tips of everyone’s noses.

Ye Xuecang started drinking tea again.

But at this moment, the others were getting anxious.

However, they were all True Masters; it wasn’t possible to act impatient like those in Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment.

After glancing longingly a few times, they too started drinking tea; some even turned their gaze to the seaside, watching the waves roll in.

And the sun at the horizon, already hinting at dusk, cast sheets of blood red.

It also shone through the window, reflecting the deep thoughts of those present.

In the room, five people were either sipping tea, gazing at the sea, or smelling sandalwood.

As if indifferent, yet at this moment, they each knew their hearts were not serene.

Each was contemplating how to obtain this news at the smallest cost, and how to acquire the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng.

Although Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng is only one of the three main components of the Nascent Soul Pill, it’s the rarest among them.

Moreover, most Nascent Soul Families and Nascent Soul Sects didn’t rise due to a single opportunity.

Many sects and powers have been lying low and accumulating opportunities for generations over hundreds of years to rise.

Thus, acquiring the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng is akin to giving a family an additional hope for a Nascent Soul.

After a long time, the kettle’s tea could no longer form a water pillar, but began dripping drop by drop into the teacup.

Clearly, the tea had reached the bottom.

The group turned to look at Ye Xuecang again, watching him drink the last cup of tea.

“State your terms!” Master Xuanhu finally spoke.

Even though he knew it might cost dearly, honestly, not many powers in the Eastern Domain are as wealthy as the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

Thus, even though there were five people present, Master Xuanhu was the first, and the most confident, to speak.

In fact, he wasn’t sure of Ye Xuecang’s origins; such unknown entities are the most feared.

Because you never know what cards your opponent holds.

After all, cultivators who have advanced to Golden Core are not simple.

With Master Xuanhu speaking first, Master Huangquan, Bai Changsheng, and the others quickly chimed in.

However, their confidence level was noticeably less substantial.

Ye Xuecang, seeing this, finally broke into a smile.

He slowly began to speak:

“I invited everyone here; I didn’t intend to keep it all to myself, but as you can see, to obtain this news, my Yun family is down to only four in the Purple Mansion!” Ye Xuecang spoke with distress.

He also made his tone somewhat melancholic.

Seeing the faces of the crowd darken, he switched his tone and added:

“The cost to know this news is not high—just one Tier Four Spiritual Treasure!” Ye Xuecang stated.

“Impossible!” The first to object was Master Huangquan.

Unlike other powers having Eastern Domain Nascent Soul powers backing them, Master Huangquan’s Jade Return Sect is merely a Golden Core Influence, having only two True Masters in total.

They don’t possess many Tier Four Magical Treasures themselves.

To part with one for mere news, he naturally wouldn’t agree.

His face showed a hint of arrogance, blatantly expressing his lack of Tier Four Magical Treasures.

Moreover, now that he knew the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng had appeared, a different intention emerged in his eyes.

However, at this moment, each of the five had their own thoughts.

“Huangquan the Daoist, the loss of a Purple Mansion in the Yun family is likely true, and Yun Cai Ni’s demeanor seems abnormal, possibly driven mad. It’s only normal for the Yun family to ask for some treasure!”

Among the five individuals present, only he and Bai Changsheng could casually produce Tier Four Magical Treasures, while the other three were in the same situation as Master Huangquan.

Fewer people knowing is better for Master Xuanhu.

“But for mere news, paying a Tier Four Magical Treasure makes no sense!” Although Master Huangquan knew he was in the wrong, he was unwilling to concede.

He knew that among the five, at least two supported him.

The situation instantly reached a stalemate, and Ye Xuecang showed no intention to mediate; he continued to brew new Spirit Tea.

His indifferent attitude left the five somewhat frustrated.

Finally, Bai Changsheng spoke:

“Since Daoist Yun shared the information, it indicates some risk. Sharing naturally requires cultivators; let’s proceed as follows: those who offer a Tier Four Magical Treasure can bring an additional Golden Core; those offering regular Tier Four Treasures can only go personally or bring some Purple Mansion cultivators. What do you think?”

“I think this is appropriate, what about you?” Ye Xuecang looked at the other four.

Master Xuanhu naturally nodded.

However, he still asked:

“Do I need to summon my Third Uncle?”

Master Xuanhu’s Third Uncle is Ancestor Qingling, the true force behind the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

“No need, bringing a Nascent Soul elder might be sensed by the Xinghai Demon Emperor, which would complicate matters; the Demon Race’s Beast Tide greatly fears Nascent Souls going to sea!” Ye Xuecang shook his head.

Then he spoke again:

“You need not worry, the mystique of the Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng lies in the original ginseng’s nine curves; each curve has the potential to become a complete Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng, and missing one or two curves hardly affects its medicinal properties!”

“Since it can become a Transformation Spirit Medicine, naturally it’s the original ginseng. And the fact that I acquired this news proves the location isn’t excessively dangerous, otherwise I wouldn’t have considered it!” Ye Xuecang continued.

With these words, no one had further doubts.

Ye Xuecang took out a Jade Talisman, clenching it firmly in his hand.

He did not hand it over directly.

Seeing Ye Xuecang take out the Jade Talisman, the others also produced treasures.

Master Xuanhu presented a Tier Four Magical Sword Treasure, while Bai Changsheng showed a Golden Ring Treasure, simpler treasures for transitioning newly promoted True Masters.

Even such treasures, likely costing hundreds of thousands or even millions of Spirit Stones, lacked buyers.

Master Huangquan also produced a palm-sized piece of Purple Clay Ore Silver, a main material for Tier Four Magical Treasures.

The remaining two each offered a Tier Four White Jade Fruit and a Tier Four Spirit-Attracting Stone, respectively.

All five materials were extremely precious.

“Everyone should make a Heavenly Dao Oath, no Nascent Soul appearing, no violating today’s agreement, no early arrivals, and no backstabbing!” Ye Xuecang continued.

These words altered Bai Changsheng and Master Xuanhu’s expressions.

“You must also ensure the truthfulness of the message, similarly making a Heavenly Dao Oath, swearing by your bloodline not to use the Yun family or the Purple Wood Sect!” Bai Changsheng supplemented.

Clearly, he was still suspicious about the Yun family patriarch potentially being an impostor.

“Naturally!” Ye Xuecang nodded.

Thus, everyone began making Heavenly Dao Oaths.

After the oaths were complete, they handed their treasures to Ye Xuecang.

Ye Xuecang allowed the group to see the Jade Talisman.

“Is this place in Yin Shark Abyss?” Master Xuanhu was stunned.

The other four also felt surprised, but considering Yin Shark Abyss’s environment, it seemed logical.

The Nine Curves Spirit Ginseng, being yin-oriented, is indeed more likely to be found in an abyss.

“The location at Yin Shark Abyss is quite deep; dangerous indeed. How did the Yun family get there?” Bai Changsheng asked.

“If I say chasing a Spirit Beast, would you believe it?” Ye Xuecang replied.

Bai Changsheng, hearing this, laughed.

“I believe it!”

Ye Xuecang’s words offered Bai Changsheng no further opportunity to inquire.

Thus, no more questions were asked, and they set a time for departure, then left separately.

They had stayed at Celestial Cloud Island for quite some time, and the Purple Mansion cultivators outside might be getting worried.

They also needed to hurry back and prepare!

Once the True Masters had departed, several Ascendants emerged from the room.

“Old Ancestor, what if the Cyan Spirit Trading Association brings a Nascent Soul?”

“Bringing a Nascent Soul would be even better!” Ye Xuecang confidently smiled.

He then commanded:

“Jingyu, gather the family’s core Hidden Island cultivators, don’t disperse them, and have Uncle Hai Fei oversee monitoring while also sending the Purple Wood Sect to the number one demon-luring spot!”

“Also, ensure that your Third Ancestor and Jingcheng are prepared; they will be the key players for our family this time!”