Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1015 - 707: Secret Realm Inquire Spirit

As the formidable aura of the Purple Mansion radiated outwards within the vast auction pavilion.

Dong!

A resonant chime echoed throughout the entire auction hall.

Ye Haicheng made a grand entrance, positioned atop a colossal Earth Lizard Great Demon, its fearsome jaws and thick scaled hide a testament to its formidable combat prowess.

Concurrently, the presence of Ye Haicheng grew even more commanding.

The overwhelming pressure emanating from the dual Purple Mansion realm compelled everyone to instinctively bow their heads.

Ye Haicheng surveyed the assembled crowd before speaking in a deliberate tone:

"Esteemed fellow cultivators, I am Ye Haicheng of the Ye Family, honored to inaugurate this auction at the Far Spirit Market today!"

"Many may harbor doubts regarding the Ye Family, but let me be unequivocally clear: our Ye Family is dedicated to spearheading the development of the Cultivation Realm and restoring the glory of the Desert Sea for all of you!"

"It is time for a hundred Cultivation clans to flourish in unison!"

"The oases offered in this auction come with a century of autonomy. During this period, the Ye Family guarantees the complete safety of your oasis. Therefore, bid with confidence. Should any unfortunate demise occur within these years, the oasis shall pass to your descendants!"

"Feel free to develop your Desert Sea oases with peace of mind!"

"Furthermore, any newly established oases will be granted the same rights!"

Ye Haicheng's concise declaration was sufficient to ignite a spark of anticipation in the eyes of every attendee.

A full century of autonomy, coupled with an assurance of protection, undeniably amplified the value of each oasis.

Cultivators who had previously hesitated now felt a sense of reassurance.

Moreover, recalling the Ye Family's recent benevolent actions, such as reducing the prices of Spring Tea and Spirit Fish cuisine, alongside persistent rumors of the Ye Family's ancient connections to the Desert Sea, played a significant role.

Blending verifiable facts with prevailing narratives, the attendees had already begun to perceive the Ye Family as the new custodians of the Desert Sea.

"Naturally, alongside these rights, we expect adherence to the following conditions: Firstly, the Ye Family reserves the ultimate right of interpretation regarding oasis matters. All discovered mineral veins must be reported, with the Ye Family receiving a twenty percent share of the profits!"

"Secondly, all individuals must uphold their responsibilities by eliminating any hidden cultivators from the Zhang Family and Jia Family within their respective oases, pledging a Heavenly Dao Oath, and refraining from divulging any information from this day forward!"

"Thirdly, ensure a steady increase in the mortal population, aiming for a fivefold multiplication within a century!"

"Fourthly, annual tributes will be levied based on the quantity and cultivation level of clan cultivators. Tributes in the form of Spirit Medicine will be appraised at a premium!"

"Fifthly, demonstrate your capacity to safeguard the oasis by annually eliminating a designated number of Tier One Sand Insects as tribute to the Ye Family!"

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Ye Haicheng enumerated several stipulations. To the independent cultivators present, these requirements appeared more as blessings than burdens.

Previously, they endured a life of scattered cultivation, forced to traverse the perilous Celestial Departure Grassland, seek out Spirit Medicine in remote mountains, or hunt Sand Insects in the unforgiving desert.

Now, with an established oasis, they could cultivate their own Spirit Medicine Gardens, form their own cultivation clans, secure in the knowledge that their oases would not be seized. Their obligations were merely to contribute a few herbs and some Sand Insect carcasses annually.

They were also tasked with protecting mortals, eradicating the remnants of the Zhang Jia clans, and taking a Heavenly Dao Oath.

Having been granted an oasis, even if the Ye Family remained passive, the cultivators would have already taken it upon themselves to purge the Zhang Jia remnants!

After all, they were now beneficiaries of the Ye Family's authority.

"Beyond these points, I also wish to inquire about any insights regarding the potential hiding places of Zhang Jia remnants, and where everyone believes their miniature worlds and secret realms might be concealed—today, we shall employ the Spirit Inquiry Array for this purpose!"

"I trust no one is harboring any Zhang Jia remnants!" Ye Haicheng's earlier statement caused the cultivators' expressions to darken instantly, yet his subsequent words left them slightly taken aback.

At this opportune moment, Ye Haicheng raised his hand, releasing a cascade of countless Spirit Inquiry Talismans into the air.

Throughout the hall, these talismans interlinked, forming a massive Spirit Inquiry Array.

Ye Family cultivators commenced their investigation, posing questions about possible locations where the Zhang Jia remnants might be found, their secret realms, miniature worlds, or grotto heavens.

Initially, the independent cultivators exhibited apprehension. Confined within the auction hall and subjected to these inquiries, they feared their personal secrets might be exposed or that the Ye Family harbored ulterior motives.

However, as they observed several Ye Family members taking flight, focusing their inquiries solely on potential secret realm and miniature world locations, their anxieties began to subside.

Previously, these secret realms and miniature worlds were beyond their reach; even if they knew of their existence, they lacked the means to access or benefit from them.

Realizing that many Zhang Jia cultivators might be concealed within these locations, they hesitated to venture in.

Upon questioning, the Ye Family revealed all they had gathered.

Through their diligent investigations, they pinpointed three Tier Two Secret Realms and five Tier One Secret Realms. These realms boasted environments far more abundant than the Desert Sea, teeming with Spirit Medicine and valuable Demon Beast resources.

It was anticipated that with careful nurturing by the Ye Family in the future, the yields from these realms could see a significant increase.

However, no mini worlds were discovered among them.

Naturally, Ye Haicheng understood these were merely the secret locales stumbled upon by loose cultivators; undoubtedly, more undiscovered realms existed.

The Desert Sea, while convenient for concealment, posed challenges due to its vast, featureless sandy expanses lacking peculiar terrains.

Today, the Ye Family incurred no expenses in uncovering several of these secret realms.

Among these discoveries were the habitats of significant desert Demon Beast tribes.

For instance, locations such as those inhabited by the Sand Cloud Poison Scorpion and the Red Crystal Sand Ant were identified, holding potential to become the Ye Family’s future Spirit Insect reserves.

Furthermore, the Ye Family gained knowledge of notable loose cultivators who had not attended the gathering, which would facilitate future pursuits against the remnants of the Zhang Jia.

Regrettably, no cultivators specifically assigned by the Zhang Jia appeared at the auction, dashing the Ye Family’s hopes of extracting something substantial from the event.

It was evident that their opposition was aware of the possibility that the Ye Family might employ Spirit Inquiry during the auction.

After an hour dedicated to inquiries, the auction gracefully resumed its proceedings, with Ye Jingfu ascending the grand platform.

"Fellow Daoists, I am Ye Jingfu of the Ye Family, entrusted with overseeing the affairs of this auction. This auction shall conclude with the highest bidder. Spirit Stones are the accepted currency, or alternatively, Spirit Materials may be used for mortgage!"

"Our first auction item is a portion of Earthly Fiend Qi, specifically the Absolute Yin Earthly Fiend Qi. This is ideally suited for cultivators with water and wood attributes during their Foundation Establishment phase. The bidding commences at five thousand Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than one hundred Spirit Stones!"

With the presentation of the first Earthly Fiend Qi, the auction hall erupted in enthusiastic fervor.

While cultivators in the Desert Sea are numerous, only a select few manage to achieve Foundation Establishment. Moreover, many Foundation Establishment cultivators actively seek out suitable oases for their cultivation, making it a more accessible opportunity for Qi Cultivation cultivators to participate in the bidding.

Ultimately, the price escalated to a staggering eight thousand nine hundred Spirit Stones.

Within the confines of the Desert Sea, the prices for Earthly Fiend Qi and Celestial Spirit Qi were notably lower compared to those found in the Eastern Domain of the Yan Kingdom, owing to their comparative lack of rarity.

For the Ye Family, these Earthly Fiend Qi commodities were previously confiscated from the Zhang Jia, along with superior Foundation Establishment Pills. Consequently, they harbored no particular concern regarding the Earthly Fiend Qi.

This particular sale, irrespective of the quantity sold or the profit ultimately amassed, was primarily orchestrated for the purpose of creating a spectacle and maintaining appearances.