Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

After a day’s delay, Ye Jingcheng’s sermon finally began. Once again, a considerable number of Cultivators filled the seats. There were even quite a few Purple Mansion Golden Core Cultivators from other Nascent Soul Powers. Ye Jingcheng preached for a full four days. Since he didn’t activate the Profound Lotus Spirit Grass this time, no abnormal phenomena appeared. However, his comprehension of the Dao still astonished many Cultivators. Even the Purple Mansion Golden Core Cultivators from Medicine King Valley couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of respect. This sermon also significantly boosted the reputation of the Ye Family’s auction. Of course, Ye Jingyu and the other Ye Family Members were in charge of the auction.

Meanwhile, Ye Jingcheng had already arrived at a Lotus Viewing Lake adjacent to Lingyun Lake. Here, the Cyan Jade Lotuses were in full bloom. Exquisite red wooden corridors and pavilions had been constructed in the center of the lake. From the pavilions, one could see the freezing, profound cold ice mountains as well as gaze out at the distant towering peaks. With a panoramic view of the majestic Lingyun Peak from afar and the fish swimming in the lotus pond up close, it was naturally a fitting place for Nascent Soul Cultivators to discuss the Dao and exchange Treasures.

At this moment, several Cultivators flew over, all looking toward Ye Jingcheng, who stepped out from the center of the pavilion to welcome them.

”Ye Daoist, this place is so full of artistic conception. If one were to Cultivate here for a long time, their mood would become much more refreshed. If it weren’t for the mess back at the Cyan Spirit Trading Association, I would want to come here to meditate and Cultivate,” True Monarch Qingling complimented in a rather exaggerated manner. The other Nascent Soul Cultivators nodded in agreement. This was especially true for the Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Western Domain. Although there were many Spirit Mountains and Spirit Lakes in the Western Domain, the mist in the mountains and the Jade Lotuses in the pond here simply couldn’t be compared.

”As long as you don’t find this place too shabby; there’s nothing exquisite about it,” Ye Jingcheng waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to take a seat in the center of the pavilion. He then looked toward True Monarch Qingchen and the Jinling True Monk in the distance. ”Qingchen Daoist, Jinling Daoist, are there any other fellow Daoists from the Western Domain?” Ye Jingcheng glanced around and noticed that apart from a few Nascent Soul Cultivators from the Eastern Domain, three had come from the Western Domain this time. Among them was True Monarch Gu Chen. However, since Ye Jingcheng couldn’t afford to appear too eager at this moment, he casually asked about the other Nascent Soul Cultivators.

”No more. A few other fellow Daoists have gained some insights and need to go into Seclusion for a period of time,” True Monarch Qingchen shook his head. ”This time, our main focus will be on discussing the Dao. Although Ye Daoist has just entered the Nascent Soul stage, his talent in comprehending the Dao is exceptionally outstanding. I believe everyone will have a bountiful harvest,” he added.

Ten years ago, Medicine King Valley hosted the Nascent Soul Trading Conference. Almost everyone here had attended it. Naturally, few expected to have any extra gains here. After all, Treasures for Nascent Soul Cultivators weren’t as easy to find as those for Purple Mansion Golden Core Cultivators. Any Tier Five Treasure was incredibly precious. Therefore, everyone’s true intention was simply for the Nascent Soul Cultivators to gather and have a good discussion on the Dao.

”Qingchen Daoist flatters me too much. Let’s start the trading conference first. I will offer a humble item to attract your prized possessions,” Ye Jingcheng said, hesitating for a moment before taking out three Treasures. Among them were two Magical Treasures and one Spirit Fruit. The Spirit Fruit was naturally the life-extending Longevity Spiritual Peach, while the Magical Treasures were the Black Origin Banner and the Profound Yin Fan. The former was obtained from a Cultivator of the Demon Sect, and the latter was from the Loose Cultivator Zhang Zhiqiu. Speaking of which, the Black Origin Banner was highly effective. However, since Ye Jingcheng already had his Chessboard Beads—which overlapped somewhat in function—he rarely used it.

Of course, another option for exchange would be the Taiqing Sword, which was also a Treasure acquired from the Loose Cultivator Zhang Zhiqiu. However, he had already given the Taiqing Sword to the Earth Dragon Demon Emperor for use. As for Sikong Ziming’s Purple Extreme Sword and Sword Embryo, neither could be safely used in the Eastern Domain, so Ye Jingcheng naturally wouldn’t take them out. Moreover, the Black Origin Banner was highly suitable for a Body Cultivator and was a Tier Five Middle-Grade Treasure. Ye Jingcheng had already found out that True Monarch Gu Chen was a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator. Perhaps this Black Origin Banner would be even more appealing to him than the Longevity Spiritual Peach.

As soon as the three Treasures were revealed, the other Nascent Soul Cultivators were instantly astonished, their eyes filled with envy. They knew this was definitely Ye Jingcheng’s harvest from the Celestial Water Sect in the Eastern Domain. The Celestial Water Sect was an established Sect, so it was perfectly normal for them to possess Tier Five Treasures within their mountain gates.

Only the Jinling True Monk suddenly arrogantly furrowed his brows. He stared at the Black Origin Banner and asked, ”Ye Daoist, I shouldn’t be asking this, but this Treasure carries a demonic aura. Was it obtained by killing a Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Celestial Corpse Sect?”

Faced with the Jinling True Monk’s inquiry, Ye Jingcheng shook his head. ”I obtained it by chance in another place. If Jinling Daoist is interested, you can prepare these Spirit Medicines.” Ye Jingcheng took out a list. He then went on to introduce his three Treasures. The list contained the Spirit Medicines he needed, all of which were Tier Five Spirit Materials for the Golden Scale Pill, Six-Color Pill, and Golden Falcon Pill.

For Ye Jingcheng, he didn’t even include other Spirit Materials to confuse the audience this time. After all, if he had added them and actually traded for those unwanted Spirit Medicines, it would be truly awkward. As for someone figuring out his Pill Formula, he wasn’t worried. After all, he was currently searching for Spirit Medicines of all Five Elements attributes. Any Spirit Pill he refined would merely be assumed to be a Five Elements Spirit Pill meant to assist in his own breakthrough. The only thing Ye Jingcheng did not mention was the Essence Blood.

Regarding the Spirit Medicines, naturally, no one possessed the Treasures he needed, making the situation somewhat awkward. Ye Jingcheng swept his gaze across everyone’s faces and saw that a few people still had some demand. Of course, his attention primarily fell on True Monarch Gu Chen. This Gu Chen Daoist was a Nascent Soul Body Cultivator with an exceptionally formidable physical body. What he lacked was precisely a binding Magical Treasure like the Black Origin Banner. If the other party possessed the Black Origin Banner, perhaps this time, he could keep the Earth Flood Dragon intact.

And sure enough, True Monarch Gu Chen began to Transmit a message to him: ”Ye Daoist, I do not have these Spirit Medicines, but I possess the Tier Five Tri-Color Profound Jade Crystal Iron Spirit Material. I wonder if we could trade...”

As soon as True Monarch Gu Chen spoke, Ye Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief internally. However, outwardly, he remained completely composed, even putting on a troubled expression. ”Gu Chen Daoist, the fact that I am willing to trade my Magical Treasures means I am not lacking in them. However, since Gu Chen Daoist has done us a favor this time, I will lower my requirements. I wonder if you have any Nascent Soul Pill Spirit Materials, or Nascent Soul Pill seedlings. Two or three drops of Ten Thousand Year Spiritual Milk would also work...” Ye Jingcheng listed a series of Treasure names.

These Treasures were actually quite precious, but by adding some qualifying conditions, Ye Jingcheng made them seem more ordinary. But in truth, even with these conditions, they were still incredibly rare. True Monarch Gu Chen naturally couldn’t possibly possess them.

”If you have none of these, do you perhaps have any Tier Five Essence Blood?” Ye Jingcheng then revealed a look of helplessness, his tone turning much more indifferent, as if this was his absolute bottom line. ”Just one or two drops from a slightly more precious Spirit Beast will do,” Ye Jingcheng added.

Hearing Ye Jingcheng’s words, True Monarch Gu Chen’s face lit up with joy, and he nodded repeatedly. ”Ye Daoist, I happened to obtain a portion of an Earth Flood Dragon’s physical body and condensed eight drops of Essence Blood from it. However, my Earth Flood Dragon is a pure-blooded one, making it rather rare. I can offer at most three drops in exchange,” True Monarch Gu Chen replied.

The actual value of the Flood Dragon Essence Blood might not be equal to Ye Jingcheng’s Magical Treasure, but its rarity was definitely superior. And at a Nascent Soul Trading Conference, one naturally couldn’t measure things purely by value; demand and rarity were just as important. Actually, Ye Jingcheng’s original plan was to settle for two drops. Since it had now increased to three drops, he was naturally more than satisfied.

After the Transmission ended, Ye Jingcheng handed the Black King Banner to True Monarch Gu Chen. In return, True Monarch Gu Chen took out a Jade Box and gave it to him. Ye Jingcheng didn’t even inspect it, simply tossing it toward his waist. Of course, this toss wasn’t into his Storage Bag, but into his Grotto Heaven. If there were any issues, the Wood Demon and his other Spirit Beasts would alert him. As for showing off too much at this trading conference, it was obviously unnecessary.

Of the remaining two Treasures, the Profound Yin Fan was not traded away. As for the Spiritual Peach that extended life by a hundred years, Ye Jingcheng eventually lowered his requirements and traded it with a Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Western Domain for a Blazing Fire Heart Lotus. This was a Tier Five Spiritual Medicine that could be refined into a Tier Five Flame Pill, which assisted Nascent Soul Cultivation. Most importantly, this Blazing Fire Heart Lotus was a full four thousand eight hundred years old. If he refined it into a Tier Five Flame Pill, he would have a high level of certainty in producing a Pill Pattern Spirit Pill. Perhaps Ye Jingcheng could even use it to break through in the future! Naturally, having made this exchange, his trade for the Essence Blood didn’t seem quite as conspicuous.