Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1021 - 711: Purple Body Ginseng, Foreign Affairs Tower (Combined - )

It was merely unexpected that the Zhang Family would stoop to such a level, collecting even dirt, utterly unwilling to grant any advantage to the Ye Family whatsoever.

He also cast a glance over Zhang Yongtai’s storage bag, noting that the majority of the spirit medicines were in Zhang Yongtai’s possession.

What truly astonished Ye Haicheng was the presence of two ripe Purple Jade Fruits among them.

This implied that the Ye Family could anticipate the emergence of at least two more Purple Mansion cultivators in the future.

Concurrently, he discovered a considerable quantity of Purple Body Ginseng.

This Purple Body Ginseng is a divine medicine for body refining; for cultivators focused on body refinement, possessing one when attempting to break through realms significantly bolsters the success rate.

Coupled with the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit, which Ye Jingcheng had previously acquired from the Mammoth Demon King, he felt confident in entering seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion.

After all, he now possessed two Tier Three Peak Great Demon Beasts and two types of valuable spirit medicines.

The probability of achieving a breakthrough had already seen a substantial increase!

After a thorough examination and confirmation that no crucial information was overlooked, Ye Haicheng suppressed his elation, exited the secret realm, and made preparations to continue his pursuit of the remaining Zhang Family cultivators.

Even though four of the Ye Family’s Hidden Peak Foundation Establishment cultivators had already given chase, each accompanied by two Tier Two Spirit Beasts and a Five Elements Celestial Armor Puppet, Ye Haicheng still sensed that something was not quite right.

Consequently, he mounted the Three-Eyed Demon Roc and hurried after them!

The Blood Disc held within his hand once again pulsed with spiritual aura.

...

Within Yuanling Oasis, the auction held in the marketplace had now concluded.

Nonetheless, the streets remained vibrant, with numerous cultivators engrossed in animated discussions. When the topic shifted to the final bidding for the grand magical treasure, their excitement intensified, as if they had personally witnessed a spectacle of immense, once-in-a-century significance.

Those who had missed the auction were left with profound regret.

Entry to the auction had only necessitated a single spirit stone, a cost well within the means of many early-stage Qi cultivation loose cultivators.

"Regarding the final Celestial Spirit Qi, can you even fathom the price it fetched?"

"A staggering one hundred and fifty thousand spirit stones!"

"And that was merely for one of the grand magical treasures. There was also the Tier Three Talisman Treasure, the Flame-Devouring Ruler, which was sold for sixty-seven thousand spirit stones!"

"The Tier Three Moon Gazing Python Great Demon Spirit Beast Egg even commanded a price of eighty thousand spirit stones!"

"In comparison to the auctions previously held by the Zhang Family, against the Ye Family, those past events seemed like mere child’s play, utterly incomparable!"

...

As the cultivators continued their discussions, Wan Chengjie and Wan Chengming arrived back at Yuanling Oasis, with Wan Chengming attempting to voice his thoughts numerous times.

Yet, Wan Chengjie remained unresponsive to his appeals.

Despite his inner turmoil, Wan Chengming could only suppress his burgeoning questions and followed Wan Chengjie back to their pre-booked accommodation at a restaurant.

Upon re-entering their assigned room and activating the defensive array, they discovered eight other Wan Family cultivators already present, awaiting their arrival.

"Brother Jie, our oasis has been confirmed; it is the Dongsha Oasis situated to the east, ranked among the top five out of fifty oases, and boasts a Tier Two High-Grade Spiritual Vein!" Wan Chengyu announced.

His physical appearance had notably improved compared to his previous state, and his recent cultivation progress had been remarkably smooth.

After all, he had previously been on a plateau, unable to advance.

Now, the Wan Family possessed an oasis and a multitude of Wan Xu mortals. Although these mortals were not directly affiliated with the Wan Family, over time, the number of both Wan Family mortals and cultivators was expected to grow.

The spiritual vein itself was of the Tier Two High-Grade variety, a significant upgrade. Previously, when the Wan Family was under the dominion of the Taiyi Sect, their circumstances were far less favorable.

The most crucial aspect was that the Ye Family's terms were considerably more generous than those offered by the Taiyi Sect.

The annual tribute required was substantially less.

Although certain spirit medicines were scarce in the Desert Sea, the availability of spiritual ore resources was abundant.

Even when a valuable ore vein was discovered, the Ye Family allocated twenty percent of its yield to them. Furthermore, during the recent auction, although they participated in the bidding, they were not required to expend spirit stones, as all transactions had been pre-arranged by the Ye Family.

Following Wan Chengyu’s report, he proceeded to discuss the specific regulations set forth by the Ye Family with Wan Chengjie.

Concerning matters such as the Inquire Spirit session at the auction and other pertinent details, he was unable to elaborate fully. However, these Ye Family regulations and the final transaction outcomes of the auction were granted under special privileges bestowed by the Ye Family.

Once his explanation concluded, Wan Chengjie displayed no significant surprise, as if he had already foreseen these developments.

"Chengyu, next, I shall petition the Ye Family for an additional oasis and one artifact refining shop. In the foreseeable future, all nine of you must dedicate yourselves to marrying and procreating!"

"Do not don the way you’re looking. I understand that you believe marriage and children are obstacles to cultivation, but the family selected you as their ‘seeds’ due to your exceptional qualities and adequate spirit roots. Therefore, each of you ought to have a minimum of three wives. As for myself, if the opportunity arises, I intend to marry into the Ye Family, or perhaps even become one of them!" Wan Chengjie declared.

His declaration left the other nine individuals utterly astounded.

Previously, when Wan Chengjie had brought up the topic of marriage, they had all assumed he was merely jesting.

"In essence, remember this: the Wan Family cannot falter because of you and me. If we cannot attain the status of the Yan Kingdom’s foremost family, then we shall aim to be the second most influential power in the Desert Sea!" Wan Chengjie proclaimed.

He did not elaborate further on his grand ambitions.

In the forthcoming period, his attention would be directed towards the Independent Cultivator Square, where he planned to enlist several rogue cultivators.

With two oases under their control, it was only logical that a spirit medicine garden would need to be established for planting spiritual herbs. Furthermore, the task of eliminating sand worms could not fall solely upon the shoulders of the Wan Family members.

After all, the Wan Family’s primary strengths lay in their mastery of insect binding techniques and their proficiency with flying swords.

Moreover, to generate spirit stones at this juncture, it was imperative to engage Artifact Refiners to undertake the process of artifact refining.

"Brother Jie, why not..." Wan Chengming, still harboring some confusion, began to inquire.

In his perspective, acquiring Purple Mansion Jade Liquid and Celestial Spirit Qi would be a more advantageous pursuit.

"No more discussion on this matter!" Wan Chengjie decisively cut him off.

At present, the Ye Family did not possess an abundance of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid. To request it now would undoubtedly invite considerable disapproval.

Such a course of action was something he absolutely would not entertain.

Upon entering the Independent Cultivator Square, what caused him surprise was the sight of Ye Jingfu also present within the bustling area.

Unlike the other independent cultivators, who were typically restricted to a single stall, Ye Jingfu commanded a magnificent pavilion. Inscribed prominently upon it in large characters were the words: "Foreign Affairs Tower."

A closer examination revealed that this structure served as the Ye Family’s Recruitment Hall, distinct in its function from the conventional Guest Hall.

This Foreign Affairs Tower was bifurcated into two primary classifications. The first was for individuals possessing exceptional cultivation talents. For these talents, the Ye Family offered cultivation techniques and assigned them duties that involved hunting sand worms and various demon beasts, thereby contributing to the maintenance of peace within the Desert Sea.

The second classification encompassed those who excelled in specialized skills such as Artifact Refining, Alchemy, Spirit Talisman crafting, Spirit Plant cultivation, and Array mastery. For these individuals, the Ye Family provided necessary materials and bestowed rewards, integrating them into the service of the Ye Family’s numerous oases.

Witnessing this arrangement, Wan Chengjie experienced a surge of pleasant surprise.

This presented an entirely novel world of possibilities before him!

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At this precise moment, Ye Jingfu remained oblivious to the fact that he was being observed. Instead, his thoughts were engrossed in the intricate process of refining and perfecting the strategic blueprint for the Foreign Affairs Tower.

While the foundational concept for the Foreign Affairs Tower originated from Ye Jingcheng, the actual implementation and execution, ensuring the protection of the Ye Family’s interests without divulging too many core secrets, posed a considerable challenge.

His original plan involved the establishment of three distinct towers: the Martial Arts Tower, the Art Tower, and the Celestial Tower.

The first two towers, as their names implied, were dedicated to fostering outstanding combat prowess and formidable strength, while the latter focused on the acquisition and even the exchange of specialized skills!

The established criterion for the Celestial Tower was the possession of exceptional spirit roots, enabling male and female cultivators of the Ye Family to select suitable partners.

This strategic approach aimed to ensure that offspring born into the family would inherit superior spirit roots and, potentially, possess a greater affinity for Beast Communication Patterns.

However, the Guest Minister Tower was still in its nascent stage of operation, potentially entangled with sensitive secrets. Furthermore, the Ye Family currently lacked sufficient personnel to manage it effectively. Consequently, he decided to temporarily defer its full implementation.

His immediate priority was to initially recruit rogue cultivators for the Art Tower. These recruits would be tasked with the management of the spirit medicine gardens spanning over fifty oases. Concurrently, he intended to enlist cultivators who could assist the Ye Family in the commercialization of spirit pills, spirit talismans, and arrays.

Following this, he planned to recruit cultivators for the Martial Arts Tower, dedicating them to the long-term objective of eradicating any surviving cultivators from the Zhang Family and thereby preserving the tranquility of the Desert Sea. These recruits would also be responsible for patrolling the various developing territories established by independent cultivators, ensuring adherence to regulations and detecting any potential infractions.

Given the Ye Family’s constrained human resources, undertaking the management of all these affairs single-handedly was simply not feasible. Therefore, the responsibility of self-governance was delegated to the independent cultivators themselves.

Those who were eligible to join the Ye Family’s Foreign Affairs Tower were, by definition, not individuals possessing abundant spirit stones. If they had possessed such wealth, they would likely have pursued the acquisition of an oasis and established a family of their own.

Ye Jingfu contemplated this matter for a considerable duration before his gaze alighted upon Wan Chengjie in the distance.

Furthermore, he observed that Wan Chengjie was seemingly embarking on a similar endeavor, commencing the recruitment of independent cultivators.

Although the terms offered by Wan Chengjie were not as advantageous as those provided by the Ye Family, the disparity was not overwhelmingly significant.

He observed this development with a thoughtful narrowing of his eyes.

Ye Jingfu had spent an extensive period in the Taihang Market. His eventual arrival in the Desert Sea was a consequence of successfully achieving Foundation Establishment at an advanced age, surpassing sixty years. His crucial reliance for this breakthrough was the Longevity Spiritual Peach, a gift bestowed upon him by Ye Xinghe.

Consequently, his deployment to the Desert Sea was deemed appropriate. He was, of course, aware of Wan Chengjie’s reputation.

It now appeared, from his perspective, that the Wan Family had indeed nurtured a worthy successor!