Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

In the antique-scented courtyard, sandalwood smoke curled upward as the Golden Core cultivators gathered once again.

After a night had passed, everyone wore broad smiles, especially Duan Chuanyun; after all, he was the only one who had just broken through to the Early Stage of Golden Core.

The Duan Family had previously lacked any Golden Core inheritance, so naturally they had no cultivation insights for after the Golden Core stage.

Before coming here, he had actually been full of confusion, but after yesterday’s exchanges, more than half of his doubts had been resolved.

Therefore this time, before Jingcheng sent anyone to remind him, he had already arrived early outside the courtyard to wait; in this exchange meeting, he could be said to be the one who gained the most.

Moreover, in this exchange meeting Mansion Master Xiao and Mansion Master Wang had both spoken of many substantial matters; even if these insights were useless at the moment, they would surely prove useful in the future.

At the same time, Ye Jingcheng discovered that the looks Mansion Master Xiao and Mansion Master Wang gave him were also filled with goodwill.

Clearly, his Spirit Tea had had some effect, and the Alchemy Skill he had revealed had also had some effect.

The reason Ye Jingcheng had exposed his Alchemy Skill was, first, to develop better, and second, because he wanted to collect more Pill Formulas and take on more Tier Four commission tasks, instead of all being Tier Three Alchemy tasks.

For example, the Duan Family’s Gold Condensing Fruit commission—its gains were far greater than going to explore a Secret Realm.

After all, most Secret Realms could not take out two Gold Condensing Fruits.

”Mansion Master Wang, Mansion Master Xiao, fellow Daoists, the conditions on Sha Huang Mountain are somewhat lacking; if there was any shortcoming in yesterday’s hospitality, here I, in place of wine with tea, toast you all a cup!”

The tea Ye Jingcheng brought out today was Longevity Tea.

After all, there would be no exchange of insights today, only a trade fair, and for most Golden Cores, they might be more willing to extend their lifespan a bit.

Even if it was only by a few months or even a few dozen days.

”Daoist Qianchen, you are far too courteous. Your Sect brims everywhere with vigorous vitality, and your fortune soars to the heavens; it is we who are basking in your blessings!” Master Zifu also spoke with a smile.

The others all nodded; even Mansion Master Xiao and Mansion Master Wang slightly inclined their heads.

Clearly, they also agreed with Master Zifu’s words.

The meaning within this, even True Master Qian Kui, after seeing it, fell slightly into contemplation.

But very soon, as though he had thought it through, his expression quickly turned into a smile.

Only Master Qian He of the Hundred Beasts Sect seemed to regard Ye Jingcheng’s Celestial Sand Sect as a competitor; the joy in his eyes appeared slightly forced.

He had even deliberately stated some Beast Taming knowledge incorrectly at yesterday’s exchange meeting, just to see whether Ye Jingcheng would correct him.

Faced with such obvious probing, Ye Jingcheng naturally would not fall for it.

He simply acted as though he had not seen it, watching Master Qian He direct and perform his own play.

”Fellow Daoists, time is up. For this trade fair, I will shamelessly go first again to throw out a brick and attract jade!” After they finished the Spirit Tea, Ye Jingcheng spoke and also took out three Jade Boxes.

He opened the first Jade Box, revealing three pitch-black, burning Lifebound Spirit Feathers; these feathers were none other than the Spirit Feathers of a Tier Four Black Crow Demon King.

Back then there had been as many as five Black Crow Demon Kings; he had killed two of them, and this was the Lifebound Spirit Feather of one of those Black Crow Demon Kings.

Of course, even so, its value was immense; many Lifebound Magical Treasures of the Fire Attribute could make use of it.

”These are Lifebound Spirit Feathers of a Tier Four Black Crow, containing a type of Yin Attribute Lifebound Spirit Flame!”

As Ye Jingcheng spoke, he flicked a finger against one of the Spirit Feathers.

Instantly, black flame surged out, burning to a height of a full ten feet.

It was as if a Black Crow had been startled awake, shooting toward the sky with a wrathful screech.

The heat was astonishing and uncanny; several weaker Golden Cores could not help but retreat a few steps.

Only after the flames extinguished did they gaze at Ye Jingcheng with burning eyes.

Especially those cultivators who mainly cultivated Fire Techniques.

Ye Jingcheng did not waste many words and directly took out the second Jade Box.

Inside this Jade Box was no material, but a Tier Four Lower-Grade Treasure, the Profound Cloud Shield; Ye Jingcheng had taken this from Master Xi Wang.

To him at present, Tier Four Lower Grade was naturally useless.

But bringing it to participate in this kind of trade fair, it was likewise a rare Treasure.

”This is a Tier Four Lower-Grade Treasure, something I acquired at Demon Jade Mountain.” Ye Jingcheng casually introduced it with a few words.

Then he took out a Jade Bottle.

Within the Jade Bottle were three golden-red Pills, lending the Jade Bottle a faint golden-red hue; they were precisely three Tier Four Middle Purple Gold Profound Flame Pills.

They all carried Pill Fragrance, and among them, one even bore a Pill Pattern; it could be used to increase the True Essence of Fire Attribute cultivators at or below the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

”These three items are all only to be exchanged for Earth Flood Dragon Blood, Tier Four Stone Spirit Stone Hearts, or Vajra Profound Lotus, White Jade Earth Root... and the like Spirit Medicine!” Ye Jingcheng listed out one by one the Spirit Materials he required.

As he mentioned these Spirit Medicines, Master Zifu’s expression could not help but change; he knew that a few years ago, the things Ye Jingcheng needed were not limited to these Treasures alone, yet in just a few short years of not seeing him, the Spiritual Objects Ye Jingcheng required had already decreased by so much.

In his view, this clearly meant that Ye Jingcheng had already found all the rest.

Furthermore, he even felt that Long Xunxiang might well have come to the Celestial Sand Sect again over these past few years; otherwise, the Essence Blood Ye Jingcheng needed would definitely not be limited to this.

”I have a Tier Four Stone Heart.” The one who spoke was precisely Mansion Master Xiao.

He casually took out a Jade Box.

Inside the Jade Box was a golden Stone Heart, somewhat similar to the heart of a Spirit Beast, yet crystal clear and glimmering with Spiritual Light.

”This is the Stone Heart of a Tier Four White Raccoon Stone Demon. I wonder if it will do?”

”It will! I wonder what Mansion Master Xiao wishes to exchange for?” Ye Jingcheng nodded.

His face was also full of delight.

”I’ll take this Black Crow’s Lifebound Spirit Feather!” Xiao Wankun was an Alchemy Master, and naturally also mainly cultivated a Fire Attribute Cultivation Technique.

The transaction was completed very quickly.

After the trade ended, the hall grew quiet again. Ye Jingcheng glanced around, and in the end withdrew his expectations as well.

”I wonder if my Vajra Profound Lotus and White Jade Earth Root can be exchanged for these three Purple Gold Profound Flame Pills?” Just when Ye Jingcheng thought there would be no further gains, True Master Qian Kui suddenly stepped forward.

He also took out two Jade Boxes in his hand.

Hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was instantly overjoyed.

His gaze penetrated the two Jade Boxes and saw the Tier Four Vajra Profound Lotus and White Jade Earth Root inside.

Both Spiritual Objects shone with abundant Spiritual Light, their quality extremely fine.

They were precisely the last two main ingredients for the Golden Falcon Pill.

This meant that all the Spirit Medicine Essence Blood needed for his Five Beasts Advancement Pill had been gathered.

Next, he wouldn’t need ten years before he could help all five of his Lifebound Spirit Beasts advance and break through.

Of course, in terms of value, these two Earth Attribute Spiritual Objects were actually inferior to the three Profound Flame Pills.

But since this was barter, the difference in value sometimes depended more on demand.

Having exchanged for the Treasure, Ye Jingcheng’s face was now full of joy.

The harvest from this Golden Core ceremony was already enormous for him.

So even if there were no more gains to come, he was already very satisfied.

”Qianchen Daoist, I do have news regarding a Tier Four Earth Flood Dragon.” Just as Ye Jingcheng was putting away that Tier Four Spiritual Treasure, another voice sounded in Transmission.

The speaker was none other than that Master Xuan Jing from Tianshu Mansion.

Ye Jingcheng looked toward him, but seeing no extra expression on the other’s face, Ye Jingcheng simply acted as though nothing had happened.

He returned to his seat, and it was now Mansion Master Xiao’s and Mansion Master Wang’s turn.

Mansion Master Xiao took out three types of Spirit Pills; among these, there were even Tier Four Top-Grade Spirit Pills. Naturally, he was seeking Spirit Medicine to break through to Nascent Soul, or news of Nascent Soul Spirit Medicine.

At Mansion Master Xiao’s Realm, the only thing he sought was the Nascent Soul.

When he saw that no one spoke up, Mansion Master Xiao withdrew as well, not even showing a hint of disappointment on his face.

Clearly he had attended too many trade meets and returned empty-handed too many times, to the point of numbness.

When it was Mansion Master Wang’s turn, he likewise produced three sets of Magical Treasures.

One set was Flying Swords, four in total, all Tier Four Middle-Grade Treasure; but if they were all activated together, they could definitely rival a Tier Four High-Grade Magical Treasure.

The remaining two sets were the Flying Cloud Stepping Snow Needle, and the Five Elements Eight Trigrams Ring.

Both were Tier Four High-Grade Magical Treasure.

Even Ye Jingcheng felt somewhat tempted as he watched.

These sets of Magical Treasure all had combined power; with each additional piece, their might would increase significantly.

Naturally, everyone was curious as to what Treasure Mansion Master Wang intended to exchange for.

”These three items are only to be exchanged for High-tier Spirit Talismans that can break Arrays; at the very least, they must be able to break a Tier Four Top-Grade Array. If there is a Tier Five Spirit Talisman, all three of these Treasures can be taken, and this old man will also owe that person a favor!” Mansion Master Wang said.

At these words, everyone was somewhat surprised, with only Mansion Master Xiao remaining calm.

As if he had long known of this.

Of course, as time passed, none of the Golden Core cultivators present could produce a high-tier Breaking Array Spirit Talisman.

Mansion Master Wang could only leave disappointed.

The trade meet proceeded smoothly afterward. Ye Jingcheng also saw several tempting Treasures, but unfortunately, he could not bring out what the other parties wanted.

By noon, the trade meet came to an end. Ye Jingcheng poured tea for several people again; after each drained a cup of Spirit Tea, they took their leave and dispersed.

Some flew directly out of Sha Huang Mountain, while others Returned to the temporary palaces prepared by the Ye Family.

Mansion Master Xiao was among the former, whereas Mansion Master Wang and Master Xuan Jing, Master Qian He, were among the latter.

Ye Jingcheng was not surprised that Mansion Master Wang stayed behind. Mansion Master Xiao had come because the Celestial Sand Sect was in Xiaoshan Prefecture; Mansion Master Wang definitely had special reasons for coming.

But when Master Qian He remained as well, Ye Jingcheng’s brows furrowed slightly.

He truly could not see through the other’s intentions for now—testing yesterday, staying on today.

Of course, since he couldn’t figure it out, Ye Jingcheng simply chose not to think too much about it.

After all, neither Master Qian He nor a mere Golden Core Sect were really taken to heart by the Ye Family.

After taking a sip of Mingxin Tea, he headed straight for the temporary palace where Mansion Master Wang was staying.

At the entrance of the palace, Wang Shiyun had long been waiting at the door. Seeing Ye Jingcheng, she smiled gracefully and spoke:

”Elder Qianchen, my father is waiting for you in the main hall!” Wang Shiyun led Ye Jingcheng into the palace.

However, as soon as they entered, a rich fragrance assailed his nostrils.

Compared to this tea fragrance, all the Spirit Teas Ye Jingcheng had tasted before fell short.

What was strange was that the flavor of this Spirit Tea would suddenly grow stronger, then lighter, and even shift from one kind of aroma to another, incomparably mysterious.

”Qianchen Daoist, you’ve come at just the right time. This old man has just brewed a pot of Hundred Fragrance Tea, and was worried there’d be no one to savor it with!”