Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book Chapter 1100 - 777: Spirit Pill Plan and Unfavorable News

Deep within Long Elephant Valley, a colossal golden stone emerged majestically from a serene pool.

Perched atop this golden stone, a small, golden sapling, merely a foot tall, appeared rather withered.

Numerous leaves had detached, and the tree bore a semblance of decay in its current state.

The water within the pool shimmered with a yellowish hue.

"Master, this tree has been in this condition since my return; it's been ailing for a decade," the Mammoth Demon King stated, leading Ye Jingcheng forward, his expression clouded with bewilderment.

Ye Jingcheng observed with an unusual intensity.

Within him, the Treasure Book had illuminated, unveiling a triple-layered Spiritual Light.

This indicated that the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree possessed the capacity for advancement; it was, in fact, a Wood Demon.

More significantly, the Pill Formula for the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree seemed to commence from its second layer.

If Ye Jingcheng’s intuition served him correctly, this Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree had likely attained Spiritual Wisdom, possibly possessing considerable intelligence.

For many wild Wood Demons, not all were inclined to bear fruit.

Bearing fruit demanded a substantial expenditure of spirit, and while True Essence could be replenished, it invariably slowed their cultivation pace.

For Wood Demons, abstaining from bearing fruit was naturally the preferred course.

Crucially, even if it withheld its fruit, the Mammoth Demon King would remain unaware.

As long as it bore fruit once every forty or fifty years, the Mammoth Demon King would continue to safeguard it within Long Elephant Valley.

Consequently, it could bask in the benefits of the Spirit Vein and Spirit Pool within the Demon Valley.

"Mammoth, perhaps a good scare will compel it to bear fruit!" Ye Jingcheng couldn't suppress a chuckle.

Upon hearing this, the Mammoth Demon King was taken aback, clearly not anticipating such a response.

However, his forthright nature compelled him to comply.

With a sweep of his hand, he conjured two immense golden tusks from the void.

They hurtled towards the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree with formidable force.

Undeterred, these tusks possessed the power to shatter rock!

However, as the golden light approached its zenith, several massive golden stones erupted from the pool, intercepting the tusks.

Bang!

The Mammoth Demon King had clearly exerted minimal True Essence, and under the violent impact, the tusks disintegrated into yellow Spiritual Light, while the golden stones plunged back into the pool, sending water cascading outwards.

In the interim, the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree began to coalesce a visage and even started to sprout Spirit Flowers.

It was important to note that summer had long since passed.

To bloom again under these circumstances was akin to an iron tree blossoming – far too deliberate a display.

"Has this Golden Quenching Essence Fruit truly become a demon?" the Mammoth Demon King couldn't help but voice his astonishment.

"Indeed!" Ye Jingcheng affirmed with a nod, then added.

"Mammoth, I shall take this Wood Demon. In return, I will provide your race with three Golden Quenching Essence Fruits every ten years. Presently, it yields a Tier Three Lower-grade Spirit Fruit, but in the future, it may produce Tier Three Middle or even Tier Three High-grade Spirit Fruit!"

Ye Jingcheng's tone carried a blend of negotiation and command.

"Certainly, Master. Were it not for you, this king would never have fathomed that this diminutive tree dared to deceive me!" The Mammoth Demon King still harbored a trace of annoyance.

Thus, his attachment to the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree waned.

Although the tree offered substantial value to the Mammoth Race, Ye Jingcheng's promise of potential Tier Five quality in the future was a compelling offer.

The Mammoth Demon King was unconcerned about the loss of this single tree.

Moreover, it recognized that without Ye Jingcheng's insight, it would have been thoroughly duped by the Primordial Fruit Wood Demon.

Without hesitation, Ye Jingcheng drew the Golden Glaze Sword and simultaneously unleashed the Stone Spirit Grotto Heaven, activating a void portal.

Radiant golden sword light, imbued with dazzling Sword Aura and a profound killing intent, emanated from the blade.

"Will you enter willingly, or must I escort you?" Ye Jingcheng inquired directly.

The Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree shuddered upon hearing his words, its intelligence evident. After a moment's hesitation.

A fierce golden light erupted, and the body of the Primordial Fruit Tree ascended from the ground, soaring towards the Grotto Heaven.

Such Wood Demons, when relocated, proved considerably more convenient than ordinary Spirit Plants.

Ye Jingcheng did not immediately employ a Blood Contract, nor did he possess the Divine Soul necessary for immediate hosting.

Instead, he allowed the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree to enter the Grotto Heaven. This way, even without a Blood Contract, the Peach Wood Wood Demon and the Stone Spirit possessed numerous methods to ensure the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree bore Spirit Fruits.

He had previously assessed that the Wood Demon's power level was merely at the Early Stage of Third Rank, and without specialized means, it might struggle against Great Demons of the Early Third Rank.

Therefore, he harbored no concerns about the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Wood Demon causing any unforeseen trouble.

With the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit Tree attended to, Ye Jingcheng surveyed the surroundings of Long Elephant Valley. He proceeded to gather several mature Spiritual Medicines that would otherwise go to waste, as these plants held little utility for the resident Mammoths.

It was far more practical to transplant or harvest these valuable resources. The Mammoth Demon King, in his gratitude for the numerous Spirit Pills left behind by Ye Jingcheng, was overjoyed. The benefits derived from Spirit Pills and Spiritual Medicine were worlds apart, and the Demon Race, by nature, lacked proficiency in both Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Even understanding the disparity between the Spiritual Medicine Ye Jingcheng took and the Spirit Pills he bestowed, they remained deeply thankful. Unbeknownst to them, Ye Jingcheng's intention in providing the Spirit Pills was to facilitate easier future contracts between members of the Ye Family and these Great Demons. These formidable beings possessed substantial Spiritual Wisdom, and their acclimation to Spirit Pills would streamline the contracting process for future Ye Family cultivators, using the Mammoth Demon King as the prime example.

Furthermore, regarding the Golden Quenching Essence Fruit, Ye Jingcheng committed to prioritizing its supply for the Mammoth clan of Desert Sea, as they too fell under the Mammoth Demon King's command.

Once all arrangements were finalized, Ye Jingcheng made his way back to the Underground Palace to conduct a test of the Teleportation Array. Following a trial run with the Mountain-devouring Rat, the array's spiritual light flared once more, and within moments, two individuals materialized upon it.

These arrivals were Ye Xueliang and Ye Haiyu, a Spirit Insect Master and an Array Master, respectively. Having both recently achieved the Purple Mansion stage, their current focus was on consolidating their cultivation and refining secret techniques. Consequently, they were tasked with the crucial duty of guarding the Teleportation Array at this location.

"Jingcheng, where precisely are we?" Ye Xueliang inquired.

"Uncle Ancestor, Aunt, this is Long Elephant Valley, the domain of the Mammoth Demon King. It currently serves as our most secure teleportation nexus!" Ye Jingcheng replied, offering a respectful bow.

Ye Xueliang and Ye Haiyu readily acknowledged his words. Having previously been stationed at the Hidden Peak within the Taihang Mountain Range, they were well aware of Long Elephant Valley's geographical position. Upon their arrival, one immediately began setting up defensive arrays, while the other summoned the Black Earth Scorpions to commence patrols within Long Elephant Valley and monitor the surrounding environs.

Their familiarity with the procedures surpassed Ye Jingcheng's, rendering any need for his guidance or cautionary advice moot. Before their departure, they presented Ye Jingcheng with a Storage Bag. This bag contained various treasures Ye Haicheng had entrusted to Ye Jingcheng for inclusion in the upcoming auction.

A cursory examination revealed that, in addition to standard spirit medicines, the bag held two portions of Earthly Fiend Qi and Celestial Spirit Qi. It was clear that Ye Haicheng intended for these valuable items to add considerable excitement to the auction. Ye Jingcheng paused, then nodded in understanding.

He grasped Ye Haicheng's underlying concerns: the possibility of obstacles arising for the Ye Family in the Central Domain, or even the risk of internal treachery. Therefore, fostering the Ye Family's growth within Lingyun Peak was paramount. This cautious approach was typical of elder cultivators.

Observing this, Ye Jingcheng bid farewell to Ye Xueliang and Ye Haiyu, setting his course towards Chixia Ridge. Initially, he had not planned to attend the auction, intending instead to travel directly to the Central Domain after delivering the Longevity Peach to Master Mo Dao. However, with the Ye Family contributing more valuable items and elevating the auction's overall quality, Ye Jingcheng now felt compelled to remain discreetly present.

The potential theft of such treasures would constitute a grave disgrace to the entire Ye Family, rendering the revival of the Taihang Market a laughable failure. His decision to visit Chixia Ridge served two primary purposes.

Firstly, the Three-eyed Demon King and the Thunder Roc Demon King had been at large for too long, necessitating their oversight. Secondly, he wished to investigate the territories of these two Great Demon Kings for any valuable resources that might have been overlooked. The Demon Race's utilization of treasures was notoriously inefficient, much like the Mammoth Demon King's administration of Long Elephant Valley, where numerous spiritual medicines went to waste.

Some spiritual medicines were even antithetical to their inherent attributes, offering no benefit beyond a feeling of fullness if consumed. Simultaneously, this journey would allow Ye Jingcheng to initiate the process of subtly influencing these Great Demons' perspectives towards spirit pills within their respective territories.

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Several more days elapsed. Back at Lingyun Peak, within Ye Jingcheng's private courtyard, he opened his eyes. He couldn't help but reflect aloud:

"The abundance of spiritual medicines within these demon king territories is truly substantial. It appears that the future implementation of an exchange system among the demon race will be a necessity!"

Chixia Ridge and Cloud Lion Ridge had both been explored by Ye Jingcheng, finding abundant spiritual medicines within the demon king territories. Chixia Ridge was noted for its plentiful Blood Flame Crystals, while Cloud Lion Ridge yielded a great many Red Lion Flowers.

The Red Lion Flower itself is a superb spiritual medicine of the fire attribute. Specimens exceeding two hundred years were considered tier four spiritual medicine, while even younger ones qualified as tier three.

If these were put up for sale in the Market, each would fetch a minimum of ten thousand spirit stones.

However, Ye Jingcheng managed to acquire them through an exchange using spirit pills, costing only a few top-grade tier two Spirit Cultivation Pills.

Comparatively speaking, this was an exceptionally economical transaction.

The demon race, after all, possessed no understanding of the distinction between spirit pills and spirit medicines.

Furthermore, with the Ye Family's spirit beasts also undergoing cultivation, the spirit pills were in no way a wasted resource, resulting in a significant benefit for the Ye Family.

The Ye Family, particularly after learning of the presence of a Demon Saint in the vicinity, would scarcely dare to lay claim to these demon king territories at this time.

Ye Jingcheng exercised considerably more caution when traversing the Taihang Mountain Range, both entering and exiting.

After a brief period of contemplation, Ye Jingcheng perceived a surge of spiritual aura emanating from just outside his residence.

It was unmistakably a jade talisman, arriving via transmission, sent by Ye Jingyu. Clearly, the day for the appointed meeting with Master Mo Dao had arrived.

The Longevity Spiritual Peach was due for delivery.

As Ye Jingyu had previously secured it under Ye Jingcheng's name, it was naturally more appropriate for Ye Jingcheng himself to handle its handover now that he was present.

After a quick inspection, Ye Jingcheng set off towards the mountain range he had visited earlier.

Before long, Ye Jingcheng arrived and found himself in the presence of Master Mo Dao.

Master Mo Dao, upon observing Ye Jingcheng's approach, regarded him with a curious gaze.

He sensed a subtle difference in Ye Jingcheng today.

"Elder Mo Dao, the Spiritual Peach has reached full maturity. You may have it now!" Ye Jingcheng announced, gesturing with his hands and simultaneously producing a jade box.

Contained within the jade box were two Longevity Spiritual Peaches.

Master Mo Dao accepted the Spiritual Peach, examined it briefly, and gave a nod of approval.

"Not bad, it is indeed the Longevity Spiritual Peach!"

In truth, he found it to be even more vibrant than anticipated, radiating a more abundant spiritual energy!

Master Mo Dao then offered a word of caution:

"However, I must advise you to be vigilant at the auction. There might be individuals harboring malicious intent towards you!"