Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 496: Chapter 418: Earth Lion Essence Blood and the Unexpected Furnace Cauldron (Double-Length)

They may not be interested in the female cultivator, but they are greatly interested in breaking through bottlenecks.

Even Ye Jingcheng was somewhat tempted, but with Five Elements Celestial Secret Technique and Purple Mansion Jade Liquid on hand, he suppressed his desire.

Soon, this pair of twin female cultivators were sold at the high price of fifty-six thousand spirit stones, almost equating to three Foundation Establishment Pills.

“Very well, congratulations to this tasteful fellow cultivator!” Chief Steward Qing immediately exchanged goods with one hand while accepting spirit stones with the other.

The purchasing cultivator left embracing with joy.

“The second item is a Talisman Treasure, crafted from the Lifebound Magical Treasure of an ancestor of the Zhong Family, the Taiqian Geng Gold Sword. This treasure might not be friendly to many fellow Daoists present; however, those who want to champion the Righteous Dao might take action!”

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Each treasure appeared at the auction, opening Ye Jingcheng’s eyes wide.

There were Furnace Cauldron, family heirlooms, and even Spirit Diagram that appeared.

Not a single common Spiritual Medicine or Elixir.

But Ye Jingcheng couldn’t help but admire the Cyan Spirit Trading Association’s tactics, precisely because of their rarity and unorthodox strategy, all auction items fetched tens of thousands of spirit stones, even nearing a hundred thousand.

Several times Ye Jingcheng wanted to act, though they were stolen goods, their power was considerable; however, the price was too high, and Ye Jingcheng was about to break through to the Purple Mansion, though not necessary for him.

And at this moment, Chief Steward Qing spoke again:

“Next is a treasure that will tempt all Purple Mansion cultivators; it is the essence blood of a tier three Great Demon, the Earth Qilin Lion. This Earth Qilin Lion is not the Earth Lion of the Earth Extremity Ascendant of the Tian Dao Sect, even if you think it is, the association shall not acknowledge it!”

“A total of five drops of lion blood, not sold separately, starting bid sixty thousand!” And what Ye Jingcheng didn’t expect was.

The Cyan Spirit Trading Association actually obtained the Tier Three great demon essence blood.

Moreover, this essence blood is quite suitable for the Golden Scale Beast.

Ye Jingcheng was irresistibly moved.

However, he also realized that the Cyan Spirit Trading Association was truly audacious, daring to target the Ascendant of the Tian Dao Sect.

If this spreads, it will likely cause a sensation across the Yan and Zhao Kingdoms.

But Ye Jingcheng also understood that if Zhao Kingdom acted, the Qinghe Sect of Yan Kingdom might take the blame.

Because Qinghe Sect was habitually overbearing, always wanting to annex Tian Dao Sect and Taiyi Sect to unify Yan Kingdom’s Cultivation Realm.

Might even be Qinghe Sect that acted.

The auction held within Taiyi Sect’s territory was to frame Taiyi Sect.

But even knowing the framing, Ye Jingcheng would not give up.

He has a Grotto Heaven; placing it inside is impossible to track, even if there is a locator.

The Secret Realm and Main World are separated, even if a cultivator has heavenly prowess, they can’t locate it.

“Eighty thousand spirit stones.” Ye Jingcheng directly added twenty thousand.

This action halved the interest of nearby restless cultivators.

No one could see the identities clearly, Ye Jingcheng such extravagance made everyone assume he must be a scion of a major family, acquiring Tier Three great demon essence blood for his family’s ancestor.

Ye Jingcheng, indifferent to others’ perceptions, calmly embraced it.

Others’ opinions do not matter; in such a setting where identity isn’t considered, maximizing benefits is paramount.

Of course, there were those vying against Ye Jingcheng, and one he suspected to be Wan Hongchang.

His voice changed, but the sensation to Ye Jingcheng felt familiar.

However, when Ye Jingcheng raised the bid to ninety thousand spirit stones, no one contended further.

This Earth Qilin Lion being at Tier Three peak, its essence blood is extremely precious, with five drops. Generally, Purple Mansion great demons can have ten drops of strong essence blood.

Currently, with five drops, the price fluctuates between seventy to eighty thousand spirit stones, though on the black market, it could be slightly less.

Yet due to the special nature, Ye Jingcheng willingly paid significantly more spirit stones.

Spending ninety thousand, equivalent to one Foundation Establishment Pill per drop of essence blood.

In reality, essence blood is far more extraordinary than Foundation Establishment Pill. A single great demon losing five drops of essence blood, would require years, even decades to recuperate.

When Ye Jingcheng gathered the spirit stones, he intentionally showed a pained expression.

Then retrieved the five droplets of essence blood.

Before storing the essence blood, he inspected it, ensured no issue with the Spirit Shadow, and appropriately stored it, then returned to his original seat.

The auction continued, and next moment, another female cultivator appeared onstage.

The appearance of this female cultivator startled Ye Jingcheng, as she was Chu Yanqing.

Her eyes were vacant, her hands and body bound by Spirit Capturing Chains.

Devoid of spiritual light throughout, she woodenly walked beside Chief Steward Qing.

However, her unblemished white jade skin and refined features were undeniably visible.

Ye Jingcheng’s expression went somber; as per his speculation, Chu Yanqing should have already arrived in Zhao Kingdom.

But evidently, the Chu Family erred in trusting the Jin Family, even with such concessions from the Chu Family, they still intended complete eradication.

Possibly, there was guidance from Taiyi Sect as well.

But regardless, the Chu Family is finished.

From today, likely only Chu Yanqing remains.

Given the Chu Family’s planning in Zhao Kingdom, it couldn’t endure Cyan Spirit Trading Association’s purge.

While Ye Jingcheng contemplated, Chief Steward Qing flicked the Spirit Capturing Chain, instantly exuding terrifying spiritual light.

Its aura was of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

“This time it’s the highlight of our association; a Middle Stage female cultivator, not having cultivated Dual Cultivation Technique, but retains pure Primordial Yin, aiding fellow cultivators in breakthroughs. Upon purchasing, our association additionally offers a Dual Cultivation Technique volume, you may request it, ensuring cultivation swift and boundless!” Chief Steward Qing excitedly introduced, evoking compelling identification.

At the moment, fury simmered in Ye Jingcheng’s eyes.

Yet soon, his anger dissipated.

He must remain rational here—not a chance against adversaries—causing trouble could leave him without confidence to escape unscathed.

Potentially being made an example by Cyan Spirit Trading Association, losing the five drops of essence blood.

“Of course, this woman’s identity within Yan Kingdom is special; if purchased, it’s better Taiyi Sect remains unaware, as there’s a relation. Her bidding starts at fifty thousand spirit stones!” Chief Steward Qing stated again.

This time, the auction for Chu Yanqing involved more cultivators than the previous Tier Three essence blood auction.

The price swiftly escalated to one hundred thousand.

“One hundred thousand and five thousand spirit stones.”

Ye Jingcheng spoke again, unwilling to see Chu Yanqing this way, though struggling internally, she prevented truth from eluding the Ye Family.

The reminder wasn’t from the Chu Family, but from Chu Yanqing herself.

Simultaneously, he recalled the Spirit Shadow on the threshold.

“One hundred ten thousand!”

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“One hundred twenty thousand!” Ye Jingcheng bid again, this time revealing a determined aura.

Which finally intimidated others.

Ye Jingcheng acknowledged he might now be ’marked’.

Nevertheless, he bid; considering it repayment for the warning, albeit significant.

“Congratulations, fellow Daoist!” Chief Steward Qing smiled at Ye Jingcheng, lightly smiling and nigh-imperceptible beneath the Spirit-Blocking Gauze.

Ye Jingcheng brought Chu Yanqing away, getting a jade talisman and a jade order from her.

“Fellow Daoist, this token can control the array around this girl; contents within the jade talisman aren’t cheap to sell at the association!” Chief Steward Qing added.

Ye Jingcheng handed over a storage bag.

“Chief Steward Qing, the spirit stones are insufficient; I included some Fire Patterned Sinking Iron.”

“Certainly!” Chief Steward Qing wasn’t bothered.

Though Ye Jingcheng had ample spirit stones in his storage bag, he didn’t use them all, avoiding a large target.

After acquiring Chu Yanqing, Ye Jingcheng mimicked others, grabbing onto Chu Yanqing’s rounded behind, slightly squinting his eyes as if a depraved spirit, showing an expression of enjoyment.

This elicited laughter from many cultivators.

Ye Jingcheng returned to his seat holding and embracing intimately, seemingly still smitten.

Meanwhile, the auction proceeded.