Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1068 - 748: Thunder Flood Dragon Essence Blood and Profound Sun Spirit Water

Within the bustling Celestial Horse Pass, an immense crowd of cultivators now filled the streets.

Emerging from the restaurant, Ye Jingyu felt as if he had stepped into a city populated by mortals.

The sheer volume of cultivators present was beyond his wildest estimations.

If not for his knowledge of the significance of a Tier Five auction, Ye Jingyu might have suspected that mortals were masquerading among them.

He made a rough calculation: the total number of cultivators within Celestial Horse Pass likely exceeded fifty thousand.

It was crucial to remember that every single one was a cultivator.

Furthermore, a substantial portion of this multitude consisted of late-stage Qi Cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The count of Nascent Soul cultivators alone was probably over fifty.

With such a vast influx of cultivators, even a nominal fee of two Spirit Stones per person would yield tens of thousands of Spirit Stones for the pass.

This did not even account for their needs: Magical Artifacts, Spirit Talismans, Spirit Pills, Spiritual Cuisine, and the cultivators on numerous nearby islands outside Celestial Horse Pass.

"If only the Ye Family could establish a city of this magnitude one day..." Ye Jingyu mused aloud.

Yet, he swiftly dismissed the thought. The Ye Family, currently a Golden Core clan, was far from even half the strength of a Nascent Soul clan, let alone aspiring to be a Divinity Transformation clan.

"Fellow Daoist, cast your gaze upon these Spirit Talismans! We are preparing to counterattack the Celestial Flood Dragons at sea. Procure some Spirit Talismans to vanquish these beasts!"

"Grandmaster-level Magical Artifacts, freshly forged and ready for sale..."

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Ye Jingyu’s first destination was the Independent Cultivator Square. Despite Celestial Horse Pass being predominantly occupied by sect and clan cultivators, the square was currently the most vibrant hub.

Given that Celestial Horse Pass was originally a defensive stronghold against invading demon beasts, most of its structures were built for defense, incorporating various Array Foundations.

Consequently, dedicated shops were scarce. This meant that within Celestial Horse Pass, excluding the Nascent Soul forces, virtually no other cultivator could afford private establishments, leading to an unusually high concentration of stall cultivators.

Even Golden Core cultivators were observed operating stalls.

However, Golden Core and Purple Mansion cultivators occupied special pavilions, while only Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation cultivators were relegated to setting up stalls on the outskirts.

Furthermore, a quick survey revealed a scarcity of stalls run by Qi Cultivation cultivators, but a considerable number were managed by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

A notable number of these stalls offered Spirit Beast cubs and Spirit Beast eggs.

"If only Jingcheng were here!" Ye Jingyu confessed his lack of skill in selecting Spirit Beasts. Ye Jingcheng’s five Spirit Beasts, initially appearing unremarkable, had each progressed to at least Tier Three Peak.

His discerning eye alone attested to Ye Jingcheng’s exceptional insight.

Even the later acquisitions, the Roc Fish and Cyan Wind Wolf, had reached mid-stage Third Tier, nearing the late-stage Third Tier.

Ye Jingyu even spotted cultivators from Qinghe Sect and Taiyi Sect’s Tian Dao sect operating stalls.

However, concealed by his altered appearance and the Spirit-Blocking Robe, they naturally failed to recognize him.

As for his cultivation aura, it drew no attention.

After all, Ye Jingyu was merely a junior Foundation Establishment cultivator from Lingyun Peak, possessing talent characterized by merely Three Spirit Roots.

In comparison, he didn't even measure up to Ye Jingteng.

"What is the price for this fruit?" At this moment, Ye Jingyu crouched down, his attention fixed on a stall managed by a Purple Mansion cultivator.

Concealed by the Spirit-Blocking Robe, the proprietor could not discern Ye Jingyu’s cultivation level.

Perceiving Ye Jingyu’s composed demeanor, the seller naturally assumed him to be a fellow Purple Mansion cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist, this is a Three-Star Fruit, a Top-grade Tier Three Earth Attribute Spirit Fruit. It is exceptionally beneficial for various Spirit Pills. Eighty thousand Spirit Stones or a Magical Treasure will suffice!"

"You jest! Although this Three-Star Fruit possesses remarkable medicinal properties, it is hardly rare. Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, a mere Lower-grade Tier Three, costs around ten thousand Spirit Stones..."

"Purple Mansion Jade Liquid is merely Lower-grade Tier Three, while this Three-Star Fruit is quite substantial. If your demon beast desires it, Higher-grade Tier Three Spiritual Materials or seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones will do!" The cultivator perceived Ye Jingyu's evident understanding and inwardly acknowledged that Celestial Horse Pass was indeed teeming with hidden talents. Simultaneously, he proposed his absolute lowest price.

"How about seven hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones?" Ye Jingyu inquired, nodding as he retrieved a storage bag containing precisely seven hundred Middle Grade Spirit Stones!

In the sea domain, the value of one Middle Grade Spirit Stone was equivalent to approximately one hundred and five Lower Grade Spirit Stones.

While it didn't quite reach seventy-five thousand Spirit Stones, the amount was remarkably close.

"Deal! Fellow Daoist, feel free to look around further. I'm planning to establish a clan in the Outer Sea and am currently short on Spirit Stones. If anything catches your eye, I can offer a discount!" Ye Jingyu accepted the Three-Star Fruit, paying little mind to the vendor's words.

Too many tales can be conjured when selling items, making them unreliable.

His acquisition of the Three-Star Fruit was driven by its critical role as an auxiliary ingredient for Ye Jingcheng's Tier Four Golden Scale Pill.

Furthermore, the clan's records indicated the market price for a Three-Star Fruit, sparing him from a potential scam of five thousand Spirit Stones.

Ye Jingyu swiftly moved on to another location.

Eventually, he found himself at a stall managed by a cultivator in the middle stage of the Purple Mansion realm, specializing in body cultivation.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

"What sort of essence blood is this?" Ye Jingyu inquired.

"Tier Four Flood Dragon Essence Blood, from a pure-blooded Thunder Flood Dragon!" the cultivator declared.

The mention of this immediately piqued Ye Jingyu's interest.

However, the vendor continued:

"Fellow Daoist, this essence blood is merely for display, not for sale. Should you wish to purchase it, you may attend the Purple Mansion Trading Gathering hosted by our Celestial Water Sect. Golden Core cultivators might even be present then; it will be available at that time!"

Ye Jingyu now comprehended why the Thunder Flood Dragon Essence Blood was not yet traded; it was clearly a strategic ploy.

Noticing Ye Jingyu's crestfallen expression, the vendor presented him with a small, blue token.

"I am Chen Xiuyuan, hailing from the Celestial Water Sect."

Ye Jingyu accepted the token, though a trace of annoyance lingered within him.

He proceeded to examine other offerings at the stall.

Ultimately, he selected two refining materials, disbursing an additional thirty thousand Spirit Stones.

"Fellow Daoist, the trading gathering is in two days. This time, the sect has specially extended invitations to cultivators from Immortal Sects!" Chen Xiuyuan added later.

Ye Jingyu gave a signal of acknowledgment and continued his perusal of other stalls.

His inspection was exceedingly thorough, as time was not on his side to attend every auction, and he aimed to participate in as many trade gatherings as feasible.

Meanwhile, Ye Xingliu and his companions were still occupied with demon hunting.

Given their status as loose cultivators, it was natural for them to hunt sufficiently formidable Spirit Beasts.

Preferably before the auction commenced.

Consequently, their stay at Celestial Horse Pass was brief.

Fortunately, Ye Jingyu had already made arrangements for cultivators who had been stationed at Celestial Horse Pass to liaise with the Xu Family, exploring the possibility of bringing some members back to the Celestial Horse Sea Domain.

After further searching, Ye Jingyu also located additional auxiliary materials and, on impulse, purchased a snake egg.

This snake egg was admittedly inferior to his flood dragon egg, yet he sensed something peculiar about it, and since the price was modest, he decided to acquire it.

The transaction for this egg was, in itself, rather complex.

Initially, the vendor stubbornly insisted it was a flood dragon egg.

When Ye Jingyu prompted him to use a Spirit Inquiry Talisman to reveal its origin, the vendor fell silent.

In the end, Ye Jingyu managed to secure the snake egg for a mere three thousand Spirit Stones.

Upon returning to his dwelling, Ye Jingyu employed a Spirit Insect to ascertain if he was being followed, confirming no surveillance.

After a brief period of contemplation, he felt a twinge of self-deprecating humor.

After all, he was masquerading as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and there was truly no logical reason for the Yu Family to monitor him.

Moreover, the Yu Family itself seemed rather insignificant within the vast expanse of Celestial Horse Pass.

It's worth noting that Purple Mansion cultivators were plentiful here, with nearly a hundred Golden Core experts, and Nascent Soul cultivators were not an uncommon sight.

A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if a spy from the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea, likely posed no substantial threat.

With the Penglai Immortal Sect continuously expanding its influence, they were undoubtedly becoming a concern for the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea.

After all, the breakthrough of the Demon Saint was not an event that concluded swiftly.

As long as Celestial Horse Pass maintained its current formidable presence of cultivators and continued its exploration of the Sea Domain, the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea could not help but remain on edge.

This was especially true with the presence of Tian De Divine Monarch.

Ye Jingyu mulled for a moment before retrieving the token gifted to him by the body cultivator earlier that day.

Given the presence of Tier Four Thunder Flood Dragon Essence Blood, he was certainly inclined to attend.

At present, he possessed a considerable amount of treasures suitable for trading.

This was largely due to his previous actions of instigating a beast tide, which yielded an abundance of Great Demon materials and demon pills.

What the Ye Family found of immense value were the beast souls; whether other materials were retained held little consequence.

Furthermore, he had previously overseen the finances of the Purple Wood Sect and the Yun Family, amassing a significant fortune in Spirit Stones.

Had he not been concerned about revealing his capabilities, he might have even entered a bid for a Gold Condensing Pill during the auction.

"I didn't expect this wouldn't be organized by the Sea-controlling Sect; this is truly fascinating!" Ye Jingyu murmured to himself as he surveyed the surroundings.

Within the Nascent Soul sects, there are, of course, various tiers of classification.

The Sea-controlling Sect, Celestial Corpse Sect, and Medicine King Valley are all recognized as belonging to the upper third-class sects.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Water Sect and Haoyang Daoist Temple are, at best, considered intermediate-class.

Two fleeting days passed in the blink of an eye.

Once again, Ye Jingyu departed from the restaurant, and in a secluded spot, donned his Spirit-Blocking Robe.

Following the guidance of his token, he then proceeded to find his destination.

His journey culminated at the entrance of an imposing grand hall.

This very hall, it turned out, was the True Master Hall.

However, on this particular day, it was evidently serving as the venue for the trade fair.

Stationed at the entrance were two cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Peak, tasked with the collection of tokens.

Ye Jingyu, without revealing his aura, simply presented his token to the two guards and passed through.

Not long after traversing the inner courtyard, he entered a large hall.

This hall was already bustling with numerous cultivators, the majority of whom were cloaked in Spirit-Blocking Robes, effectively concealing their cultivation levels. Those not wearing such robes were either at the Middle Stage of the Purple Mansion realm or beyond, including even cultivators at the Golden Core stage.

Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage were notably scarce.

Ye Jingyu surmised that the Foundation Establishment cultivators present were likely direct or chief disciples from prominent sects, as others would absolutely lack the standing to gain entry.

For a moment, Ye Jingyu felt a surge of anticipation.

After all, this marked his inaugural participation in a trade fair of such magnitude, far surpassing any event hosted by the Cyan Spirit Trading Association.

Ye Jingyu casually selected an empty seat, finding himself surrounded by cultivators in Spirit-Blocking Robes, which helped him blend in seamlessly.

Soon, all the more than two hundred seats within the hall were occupied.

A cultivator from the Celestial Water Sect, who appeared to be leading the proceedings, addressed the assembly:

"I am Miaoyuan, representing the Celestial Water Sect and the organizer of today’s trade fair. The merit earned from slaying the dragon will benefit generations to come, and the betrayal by the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea will ultimately lead to their annihilation by all cultivators!"

"While the Celestial Water Sect cannot assume the role of the primary offensive force, we are committed to contributing our utmost by hosting this trade fair to support the dragon-slaying endeavor..."

Master Miaoyuan of the Celestial Water Sect was clearly in charge of the trading association and delivered these righteous declarations with ease.

It felt as though this trade fair were truly some kind of righteous congregation!

"Very well, enough preamble. This trade fair will operate on a barter system, but those wishing to exchange for Spirit Stones are also welcome to state their intention!"

"A transaction fee of five hundred Spirit Stones will be levied for each item traded; the Celestial Water Sect guarantees that each exchange will be a substantive one!"

"Alright, without further delay, allow me to commence!"

"I shall present three treasures!"

With his declaration, Master Miaoyuan revealed three trays. The first tray held a jade bottle containing Spirit Water that flowed with alternating hues of red and cyan.

This Spirit Water would periodically shift to red and then to cyan, possessing an extraordinary magical quality, appearing almost alive as it transformed continuously!

"The first item is Tier Four Profound Sun Spirit Water, which is beneficial for refining the Great Success Dharma Body or for forging Profound Water Treasures..."

The second tray presented held the very essence of the Tier Four Thunder Flood Dragon Blood that Ye Jingyu had previously encountered.

"The second item is the Essence Blood from the Early Stage of a Tier Four Thunder Flood Dragon. This ingredient can be utilized for cultivating demon beasts, concocting pills, or invigorating flood dragon bloodlines. Its value requires no further explanation; I believe everyone here understands its significance!"

After that introduction, he gestured towards the third tray.

Upon the third tray rested a jade talisman!

"This cultivation technique was discovered among cultivators from the Outer Sea, and it has already been recorded by our sect. It is named the Profound Yuan Body Refining Scripture, classified as a Profound Mystery Middle Grade Body Refining Technique, capable of cultivation up to the Purple Mansion Peak. Fellow cultivators interested in body refinement may prepare yourselves!"

"Every treasure I present will be traded exclusively for demon beast inner cores. Naturally, preference will be given to those offering a greater quantity or more valuable demon beast inner cores!"