Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

As time passed, the Golden Core Conference at Tianshu Mansion commenced as scheduled.

Just like the Golden Core Conference at Wangqing Prefecture, this event was also held in a secret realm, featuring both teleportation pavilions and a vast Spirit Lake.

Amidst white clouds and green waters, the water lay still, and with the gentle breeze, the reflections of the pavilion and clouds rippled together.

Unlike before, Ye Jingcheng was alone this time, avoiding the inconveniences of being with others, and occupied his own pavilion.

Even when Master Xuan Jing and Master Zi Fu transmitted messages in advance to join together, Ye Jingcheng politely declined.

In his view, he wanted to exchange a lot of treasures, not only for himself but also keeping an eye on the spiritual objects for Ye Xuefan and Ye Xuecang. Sharing a pavilion with them posed too many inconveniences.

There were evidently more Golden Core cultivators this time compared to the Wangqing Prefecture Conference. Ye Jingcheng estimated around seventy or eighty Golden Core cultivators, not including Purple Mansion cultivators holding Golden Core Orders, and the numbers kept increasing.

Due to the presence of the teleportation array, those at the Purple Mansion were not overly worried about murders for treasure.

Ye Jingcheng estimated that the final number of participants might exceed one hundred and thirty.

This was Ye Jingcheng’s first time attending such a large-scale Golden Core Conference.

Ye Jingcheng was naturally quite looking forward to it.

”The time is about right, let’s not delay any further. The trading conference shall begin. The rules are the same as other mansion’s Golden Core Conferences, if you wish to trade, just teleport the treasure into the pavilion!” The Mansion Master of Tianshu Mansion was an elderly figure, and he appeared in the central pavilion as the participants gathered.

He then took out three treasures.

And began the trading process.

The entire process was simple and swift, precisely to the liking of these Golden Core True Masters.

After all, those at the Golden Core tier can live for several hundred years; few enjoy fancy introductions.

At this moment, they hoped to obtain desired treasures quickly.

The Tianshu Mansion Master took out three treasures, all valuable spirit materials such as the rhino horn from a Tier Four Peak Thunder Rhinoceros, Tier Four Top-Grade Cold Jade Meteorite Iron, and a Tier Four Top-Grade Treasure, Silver Moon Illusion Banner.

And the exchange was straightforward, simply for rare high-tier spirit talismans.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng estimated that most cultivators in this auction were preparing for the Earth Immortal Realm. Though twenty-seven years remained, spending ten to twenty years in seclusion was exceedingly common for cultivators.

Additionally, if one wanted to refine a lifebound magical treasure, the time might not be sufficient.

Hence, the exchange for spiritual materials or magical treasure spirit pills was particularly abundant, while exchanges for spirit medicines were much fewer.

Meanwhile, with time remaining, many cultivators were particular about their needed treasures, as even if not obtained in this trading conference, other opportunities might arise.

True to expectation, a succession of twenty cultivators presented treasures focused on exchanging spiritual materials, or for breakthrough spirit pills. Regarding magical treasure spirit pills, Ye Jingcheng possessed plenty; yet the treasures presented, although favorable to others, were of no use to him.

His Five Spirits True Manual indeed featured five elements lifebound treasures, but time was running short, and he could no longer manage refinement.

Only materials for Tier Four Sword Nurturing Bottles or Array Discs caught his further attention.

The former was for Ye Xuecang, the latter for Ye Xuefan.

Although Ye Xuecang had a Sword Nurturing Bottle, his sword techniques comprised four moves, each wielding a sword.

Ye Xuecang was most powerful when each of his four swords had a corresponding Sword Nurturing Bottle.

Apart from these spirit materials, several appealing spirit talismans emerged, but due to the Earth Immortal Realm, the asking prices were exorbitant; Ye Jingcheng hesitated and ultimately didn’t exchange.

It wasn’t until the thirtieth exchange that Ye Jingcheng’s eyes lit up.

This time involved three drops of Essence Blood from a Tier Four Late Stage Cold Jade Turtle. Although this Essence Blood had little use for Ye Jingcheng’s spirit beast, it could be applied to perform the Water Spirit Secret Technique. While his Hidden Skill Divine Techniques were robust, they were limited, unable to be displayed a second time in a short period. However, utilizing the beastly might within the Essence Blood allowed multiple displays.

Moreover, the exchange request was for Tier Four Fire Attribute Spirit Pills.

If it were any other treasures, Ye Jingcheng lacked confidence, but his Tier Four Profound Flame Pill was his most assured spirit pill.

With a bottle of spirit pills vanishing into the pavilion’s central teleportation disc, a moment later, he received approval from the other party’s divine thought. Accompanied by a burst of spiritual light and the spirit pattern glowing, Ye Jingcheng acquired three drops of Cold Jade Turtle Essence Blood.

Upon inspection, Ye Jingcheng found that the Essence Blood was remarkably well-preserved, estimating its potency would increase significantly when applied.

Once again, he began to anticipate.

Nonetheless, subsequent trades returned to previous patterns, revolving around magical treasure spiritual materials, and Ye Jingcheng only acted twice.

One exchange yielded a primary ingredient from a Stone Square, Celestial Tunnel Stone Crystal, while another secured a primary material for a Sword Nurturing Bottle, Profound Origin Sword Stone.

Soon, it was time for Ye Jingcheng to present his treasures.

To maximize returns, Ye Jingcheng decisively unveiled a Tier Four Middle-Grade magical treasure and his refined Tier Four Pill Pattern Spirit Pill.

However, after prolonged waiting, neither the Tier Four Profound Rain Cyan Phoenix Wood nor Heartless Phoenix Wood was obtained.

Ultimately, he merely swapped a magical treasure for a primary material from a Malachite Stone Block, Celestial Heart Cloud Stone.

As the trading conference reached its end, Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but shake his head.

This trading conference was indeed not particularly successful.

Fortunately, he already mapped out a route, leaving numerous auctions and imitation markets.

”Alright, today’s trading conference concludes.” As the Tianshu Mansion Master spoke, the pavilions on the Spirit Lake began to teleport away one after another.

Ye Jingcheng was no exception; after a wave of mysterious light, Ye Jingcheng too appeared just outside the Tianshu Market.

As Ye Jingcheng readied to try his luck at an auction, the long dim Jade Talisman in his Storage Bag began to light up. Upon inspection, he found it was from Long Xunxiang, who previously sold the Essence Blood.

Now, receiving the transmitted message likely meant the other party also attended the Golden Core Conference, possibly failing to obtain desired treasures like himself.

Indeed, Ye Jingcheng suspected that the one who offered the Cold Jade Turtle Essence Blood was Long Xunxiang.

Ye Jingcheng retrieved the Jade Talisman, and within, a restaurant’s name appeared prominently.

This restaurant is called Thousand Fragrance Tavern, belonging to another Golden Core influence.

Apparently, this is the location the other party arranged.

When Ye Jingcheng arrived, there was also a Purple Mansion Steward at the tavern who specially took him upstairs.

They arrived at a room on the fourth floor.

Although this room was not set within a Secret Realm like the Duan Family Tavern, the environment was quite fragrant. It seemed that after Ye Jingcheng left, this Daoist Xun Xiang would seek another kind of fragrance.

At this moment, Long Xunxiang had already prepared a table of Spiritual Cuisine.

”Daoist Xun Xian, this banquet today ought to be arranged by me.” Ye Jingcheng cupped his hands.

And Long Xunxiang immediately invited Ye Jingcheng to sit down.

”Daoist Qianchen, no need to be polite. To be honest, I’m here to ask you for a favor!”

”Feel free to say it!” Ye Jingcheng replied generously. He was not afraid of the other party having a request; he was afraid they had none. If he had been suspicious before, now he was sure that there must be another power backing Long Xunxiang, one with considerable influence in the Celestial Demon Mountain Range.

At this moment, he was somewhat anticipating what Essence Blood Long Xunxiang would present.

”Daoist Qianchen, have you ever heard of the Blood-Rocking Pill?” Long Xunxiang asked.

”Never.” Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

Although he had many pill formulas, he indeed had never heard of this pill.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng hadn’t heard of it, the latter seemed a bit disappointed.

However, he still took out a Jade Talisman.

After receiving the Jade Talisman, Ye Jingcheng finally understood that what was called the Blood-Rocking Pill was somewhat similar to the Blood Burst Pill that the Ye Family had once obtained.

Both increase a cultivator’s power in a short time, but the Blood-Rocking Pill has relatively minor side effects. Its only flaw is that the Spirit Medicine required is relatively rare, and it needs a Tier Four Demon Pill as the main ingredient, supplemented by Essence Blood.

Moreover, the pill formation level of this Blood-Rocking Pill is very special, depending on the grade of the main ingredient used.

Of course, the higher the grade of the main ingredient, the more difficult it is to refine.

”What grade of pill do you wish to refine?” Ye Jingcheng asked after reading the pill formula.

”May I ask, Daoist, what grade of pill can you refine?” Long Xunxiang countered.

”If it’s the Blood-Rocking Pill, Tier Four High-Grade Spirit Pill is no problem.” Ye Jingcheng confidently replied.

This Blood-Rocking Pill skillfully seals the True Essence of the Demon Beast and can be supplied timely to the cultivator to enhance combat power, so the requirements for Alchemy are considered low.

Ye Jingcheng only mentioned Tier Four High-Grade, adopting a slightly conservative stance.

”Daoist, look at this material!” Long Xunxiang also directly took out a Jade Box.

Upon opening the Jade Box, it revealed a massive Fire Attribute True Essence, which was clearly a Tier Four Peak Fire Dragon Lizard Demon King’s Demon Pill.

Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but glance at Long Xunxiang.

”This Spirit Pill to be refined is not for me; I am merely acting on behalf.” Long Xunxiang frankly stated.

And without waiting for Ye Jingcheng to refuse, Long Xunxiang took out a piece of fiery red Fire Wood, which entirely lacked a Wood Heart.

It was exactly the Heartless Phoenix Wood that Ye Jingcheng had been searching for.

Seeing Ye Jingcheng’s fascination, Long Xunxian tapped the Phoenix Wood, and a Phoenix Shadow emerged, extremely mysterious.

Ye Jingcheng was just about to agree when Long Xunxian produced another Jade Bottle.

Inside the Jade Bottle was a drop of crimson Essence Blood.

Within the Essence Blood, the Phoenix Shadow stirred, evidently extraordinary.

”This is the Essence Blood of a Red King Finch, Tier Four Peak, just a step away from Tier Five Demon Emperor, a Red King Finch that failed a Crossing the Tribulation attempt.” Long Xunxian introduced.

”As long as Daoist Qianchen successfully refines a Tier Four Peak Blood-Rocking Pill, these two items belong to you!” After speaking, Long Xunxian put away the Essence Blood and Phoenix Wood.

”Of course, if Daoist Qianchen fails, you will need to compensate me with a Tier Four Top-Grade Demon King Demon Pill.” Long Xunxian continued, preparing to reclaim the Demon King Demon Pill.

But his hand was stopped by Ye Jingcheng.

”I agree.” Ye Jingcheng took the Demon King Demon Pill and then reached out to request the complete Pill Formula Jade Talisman and the remaining Auxiliary Medicine Essence Blood.

Long Xunxiang, without hesitation, took out a Storage Bag and Jade Talisman.

At the same time, Ye Jingcheng was asked to make a Heavenly Dao Oath.

The remuneration was also agreed to be given after Ye Jingcheng completed the refining of the Spirit Pill.

”Daoist Qianchen, drink up. The wine of Thousand Fragrance Tower, the meat aroma, and even that aroma here are all delightful, hahahaha!”

With this, Long Xunxiang burst into laughter.

Ye Jingcheng ate a bit and then found an excuse to take his leave.

The aroma of Thousand Fragrance Tower was not something he could enjoy.

Moreover, he still had to attend an auction next. The time between the Tier Four Exchange and the auction was only half a day.

The time was already almost up.

Though the chance of gaining something at the auction might not be great, it was still necessary to take a look.

After all, the only thing missing in his Wooden Square now was the Profound Rain Cyan Phoenix Wood.