Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

The Celestial Sand Sect auction hall is located halfway up Sha Huang Mountain. Although the entire auction hall is temporarily constructed, it is extremely lavish and grand.

Its design is almost a one-to-one imitation of the Xiaoshan Imitation Market.

Wang Shiyun and Xiao He are very familiar with it, so the two came together to attend the Celestial Sand Sect’s auction.

They settled in the room on the third floor of the auction hall.

”Senior Brother Xiao, how much do you know about the Celestial Sand Sect and Master Qianchen?” The auction hall was still allowing cultivators to enter, with Purple Mansion and Foundation Establishment being the first to enter, so at this moment they were a bit idle. After Ye Family cultivators delivered some spirit tea and spirit fruit, Wang Shiyun couldn’t help but ask Xiao He.

”Master Qianchen comes from a mini world in the Desert Sea. Back then, the Celestial Sand Sect had quite a few Nascent Soul cultivators, but they all perished in the mini world. It’s estimated that there are high-tier demon emperors inside the Desert Sea, or else Master Qianchen wouldn’t gradually reveal all the Celestial Sand Sect’s strength to develop in the Central Domain!” Xiao He transmitted.

He had previously investigated Ye Jingcheng and the Celestial Sand Sect, so naturally, he was quite knowledgeable.

But later, Mansion Master Xiao stopped him from investigating further.

Hearing this, Wang Shiyun finally understood why the Celestial Sand Sect needed to reveal these spiritual cuisines today.

It was clearly because the mini world was unsuitable for development, requiring its resources to be exchanged for development in the Central Domain.

”Junior Sister Wang, what about Junior Martial Uncle Wang, why does he want to come here? Does he intend to go to the Earth Immortal Realm?” Xiao He was also extremely puzzled at this moment.

According to this convention, Prince Wang had made significant contributions, and the sect would certainly grant him Nascent Soul spirit medicine. At this moment, he should be in seclusion. There was no need to risk going to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Although Golden Core and Purple Mansion could go to the Earth Immortal Realm, historically, the minimum combat power required has always been Golden Core.

After all, even Golden Core cultivators could face slaughter by Nascent Soul beings inside, let alone Purple Mansion.

”Alas, this time it is extremely unfortunate. The descendant of Divine Monarch Yumu from the sect failed to breakthrough Nascent Soul and wasted a portion of Nascent Soul treasure medicine. He made a deal with my father, actively asking him to relinquish his Nascent Soul spirit medicine!”

”Many people know about this, but the cultivation realm is just like this...” Wang Shiyun sighed helplessly.

Nascent Soul treasures are not numerous within the Righteous Sect. Almost every hundred years, Nascent Soul treasures are brought from the Earth Immortal Realm, with only a few excavated from the sect’s spirit medicine garden.

Meanwhile, nearly three hundred years have passed since the last expedition to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Even the Righteous Sect’s Nascent Soul treasures are nearly exhausted.

”My father came here, hoping to form an alliance with Master Qianchen!” Wang Shiyun couldn’t help but speak.

”But Master Qianchen is merely at the Middle Stage of Golden Core...”

”Senior Brother Xiao, don’t be fooled by Master Qianchen’s seemingly ordinary performance and gentlemanly demeanor. According to new information my father received, Master Qianchen not only has two Tier Four Demon King spirit beasts but also has unique insights into the path of breaking array. The Tier Four array at Demon Jade Mountain couldn’t resist for long, and furthermore, Master Qianchen didn’t just design the slaying of several Golden Core cultivators of the Demon Sect; he fought them head-on, even in front of Gui Xuan Sect’s two Golden Core cultivators!”

”And at that time, Master Qianchen was merely at the Early Stage of Golden Core. My father suspects that Master Qianchen now might possess strength at the Late Stage or even Peak of Golden Core!” As Wang Shiyun spoke.

Xiao He couldn’t help but gasp.

He instantly understood why Mansion Master Xiao held Ye Jingcheng in high regard.

If the counterpart truly had the strength of Golden Core peak while being at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, even the weakest Golden Core peak warrants utmost respect and favor.

If he were at this level, he might even consider annihilating the Xu Family, allowing the Celestial Sand Sect to completely engulf them.

”But, I hope you’ll keep this confidential, Senior Brother Xiao!” Wang Shiyun added.

Yet, Xiao He understood clearly. Wang Shiyun was telling him so easily, actively informing him, probably not for confidentiality but to let him tell Xiao Wankun alone.

This was likely a hope for Xiao Wankun to join this expedition to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Thinking of this, Xiao He naturally felt a bit chaotic inside.

Originally, according to Xiao Wankun’s plan, he intended not to participate in the Earth Immortal Realm expedition to compete for the next century’s Nascent Soul spirit medicine.

But now, with these two pieces of information, Xiao Wankun will have to reconsider.

And if nothing unexpected happens, once Xiao Wankun hesitates, Wang Ke Wei will entice him with treasures and secret realm information, given his understanding of his Uncle Xiao. The likelihood of him going is ninety percent.

But if he doesn’t return, then the mansion master of Xiaoshan Prefecture will change...

”Honorable Daoists, my Dao name is Qian Liu, and I am the auctioneer for this auction. This auction is the first auction hosted by our Celestial Sand Sect, with some items from Demon Jade Mountain and Cyan Spring Sect, as well as unique spiritual objects from the Celestial Sand Sect’s mini world!”

”The auction follows the highest bid approach. If spiritual stones are insufficient, items can be offset at ninety percent of the market value...”

While the two were discussing, the auction finally filled to capacity, and Ye Xingliu began to ascend the auction stage.

”Without further ado, let’s start the auction. The first item is a Tier Two High-grade Golden Light Bamboo of nearly five hundred years, capable of refining at least four flying swords. The starting bid is fifteen thousand spirit stones, with each increment no less than one hundred spirit stones!”

Upon hearing this, many Foundation Establishment cultivators who were originally observing became extremely eager.

This Golden Light Bamboo is best for refining Gold Attribute flying swords, extremely rare in the Central Domain, let alone a five-hundred-year-old Golden Light Bamboo.

It’s known that Golden Light Bamboo can only reach a maximum of five hundred years. Once it exceeds five hundred years, it will instantly wither, turning into Gold Soil.

”Sixteen thousand spirit stones.”

”Seventeen thousand spirit stones.”

...

While the auction proceeded smoothly, the Golden Core exchange began.

The crowd gathered in a new room, ancient and fragrant, with sandalwood smoke lingering.

Ye Jingcheng also retrieved some Mingxin Tea, pouring cups for everyone.

Since it’s an exchange meeting, Ye Jingcheng naturally wouldn’t be stingy.

Besides, Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang are also here.

”Is this the Tier Four Mingxin Tea?” At this moment, even Mansion Master Xiao and Prince Wang were slightly surprised.

They had naturally tasted Mingxin Tea before, but Tier Four Mingxin Tea was something they hadn’t encountered.

The other Golden Core True Masters were also full of surprise.

After all, they had already tasted Tier Four Fortune Tea, and now a new Tier Four Tea Tree appeared, demonstrating that the Celestial Sand Sect still retained the heritage of its former Nascent Soul Sect status.

Immediately, they regarded Ye Jingcheng with more respect.

”It is indeed Tier Four Mingxin Tea.” Ye Jingcheng nodded, taking a sip himself.

Since it was an exchange of cultivation insights, having Mingxin Tea would naturally yield greater results with less effort.

As the tea’s essence dissolved in his mouth, Ye Jingcheng, as the host, was the first to speak.

”Mansion Master Xiao, Prince Wang, and fellow Daoists from the Southern Wilderness, it is getting late, so allow me to lead off!”

”However, I am of limited learning and modest cultivation. If what I speak is incorrect, I hope you will not hesitate to enlighten and correct me.”

Having said this, Ye Jingcheng began to explain, focusing mainly on fire attribute cultivation techniques. Being an Alchemy Master, he naturally excelled at using fire.

”Qianchen Daoist, there is no need to overly pursue the might of fire; you can explore its coverage, prolongation, and intensity,” Mansion Master Xiao interjected after Ye Jingcheng finished.

”Fire can be not just fire, it can also be water, wind...” Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng nodded in agreement.

He was deeply moved.

Indeed, although he now cultivates the Five Elements, neither his five Spirit Beasts nor his own Five Spirits Secret Technique, nor the Five Elements Divine Thunder he commands, have reached the level of seamless transformation.

”Thank you, Mansion Master Xiao!” Ye Jingcheng clasped his hands in gratitude; this Mansion Master Xiao indeed deserved to be called a Tier Four High-grade Alchemist.

”There’s no need to be so formal, Qianchen Daoist, this Mansion Master is but a few years older!” Xiao Wankun was even more impressed with Ye Jingcheng at this moment.

The reason Mansion Master Xiao could discern Ye Jingcheng’s fire technique was due not only to his age but also because he had the entire Righteous Sect as a backing. Within the Sect, he had many elder mentors, with a repository of teachings far superior to Ye Jingcheng’s.

And Ye Jingcheng’s talent, in his view, was undoubtedly superior to his own, yet he remained so humble, which was truly commendable.

After Ye Jingcheng finished his explanation, it was Mansion Master Xiao’s turn.

Mansion Master Xiao did not speak on cultivation insights but on alchemy skills.

Ye Jingcheng listened with keen interest, for although he had access to many alchemical teachings in daily life, none compared to those of a true master.

Ye Jingcheng sometimes became so engrossed he would ask a few questions, and Mansion Master Xiao spared no effort in answering, making the time fly by.

The attendees quickly finished their Mingxin Tea, and Ye Jingcheng took out more tea leaves to brew for them all.

”In truth, we cultivators should not solely adhere to the methods of the ancients. Recently, I have been studying the Seed Pill Skill, allowing the nurturing of pills using Spirit Veins instead of a Pill Furnace, compensating for the shortcomings of a cultivator’s alchemy through time and arrays. Of course, this is still in the rudimentary phase, but if any of you succeed in this research, do come to me. You will be richly rewarded,” Mansion Master Xiao concluded, presenting an open-minded idea.

Upon hearing this, the term ”Pill Spirit” popped into Ye Jingcheng’s mind.

Spirit Pills are categorized into ordinary spirit pills, Pill Fragrance Spirit Pills, and Pill Pattern Spirit Pills.

But in truth, there are also Pill Spirit Pills, which, as the name suggests, possess spiritual wisdom.

However, Pill Spirits have not emerged in the Eastern and Central Domains for thousands of years.

As a result, many current Alchemy Masters no longer include Pill Spirit Pills in the evaluation of Spirit Pill quality while teaching their disciples.

”Since Mansion Master Xiao discussed alchemy, I shall speak on artifact refining!” After Mansion Master Xiao’s presentation, it was Prince Wang’s turn.

The latter had remarkable artifact refining skills.

His elaborate explanation provided much insight, even for Ye Jingcheng, who was not an Artifact Refiner, though it did not prevent him from taking notes.

Next, various Golden Core cultivators began to share their cultivation insights one by one.

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”In my view,” True Master Qian Kui concluded, ”if a person’s Divine Soul is strong enough, they need not be bound by their realm and can transcend with their soul...”

The speaker, proficient in puppetry, naturally excelled in the Divine Soul as well.

Some subtleties precisely corresponded with Ye Jingcheng’s current practice of the Divine Soul Technique.

When True Master Qian Kui finished, both Ye Jingcheng and Duan Chuanyun felt as if they were waking from a dream, still savoring the knowledge.

Among the Golden Core True Masters present, apart from these two, many had obviously attended the Golden Core exchange meetings before, while only Ye Jingcheng and Duan Chuanyun clearly participated for the first time.

During this time, Ye Jingcheng refilled the tea five times, and as night fell, the exchange concluded.

Only then did Ye Jingcheng, still yearning for more, inquire.

”Fellow Daoists, as it is getting late today, should the treasure trading conference be postponed?”

”Let’s wait until tomorrow. After all, the auction will continue for another day!” Mansion Master Xiao noticed that Ye Jingcheng needed time to digest and comprehend, so he nodded in agreement.

With Mansion Master Xiao’s suggestion, the others agreed as well, as they also noticed the many palaces on Sha Huang Mountain.

Clearly, they had no concerns about the Celestial Sand Sect’s lack of preparation.