Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Wangqing Market is even more bustling than Xiaoshan Market. Though the Golden Core influence in Wangqing Prefecture isn’t as numerous as in Xiaoshan Prefecture, its overall strength is significantly greater. Plus, the mountain gate of the Profound Puppet Sect is also located in Wangqing Prefecture, naturally making it even livelier.

Ye Xingliu walked along the street and soon arrived in front of a four-layered restaurant.

Above the restaurant, four large characters were boldly inscribed: Golden Gate Tavern.

Ye Xingliu smiled slightly and walked inside.

"Honored guest, please come inside." The waiter inside was different from the waiters in other Cultivation Taverns; this waiter stood seven feet tall and was extremely sturdy, even taller than Ye Xingliu by a head.

Ye Xingliu nodded and went up to a private room on the third floor.

"Bring me your best Spiritual Cuisine to enhance the physical body!" Ye Xingliu directly requested.

Upon hearing this, the cultivator attending to Ye Xingliu nodded repeatedly.

"Honored guest, please enjoy this wine first. It is our tavern’s signature Spirit Wine, Fire Snake Crawl. Despite its simplistic name, once consumed it feels as though a fiery snake is stirring inside, with potent alcohol strength and can enhance vitality."

Ye Xingliu was curious after hearing this and tasted a sip. The alcohol was indeed potent, like a fiery snake churning in the stomach. Yet after the stirring, his entire body felt warm, and he even sensed a boost in power.

Soon, various dishes were served, but different from the initial cultivator who attended him, this time it was a slightly overweight elder.

The elder also had Purple Mansion Cultivation and personally served Ye Xingliu the Spiritual Cuisine.

"Shopkeeper Zhu, you’re too kind," Ye Xingliu remarked.

"It’s only right, it’s not often that Elder Liuyun from the Celestial Sand Sect visits." Both were evidently aware of each other’s identities.

After all, both belonged to Golden Core influences and would investigate each other’s high-tier cultivators.

Ye Xingliu’s appearance hadn’t changed, nor was he wearing a Spirit-Blocking Robe; naturally, the other party recognized him.

"Haha, I came by today having long heard of the Vajra Sect’s unparalleled body forging skills; their medicinal dishes are also renowned across the land," Ye Xingliu complimented.

"Liuyun Daoist’s words are quite exaggerated, but for Liuyun Daoist’s straightforwardness, today’s Spiritual Cuisine will receive the hospitality of Zhu." The plump cultivator squinted his eyes, smiled, and earnestly promised.

"Shopkeeper Zhu, I couldn’t possibly accept; one shouldn’t receive without merit," Ye Xingliu shook his head repeatedly.

He then poured Shopkeeper Zhu a cup of wine, inviting him to taste together.

The opposite party accepted without hesitation, generously sitting down, both understanding each other’s intentions.

Ye Xingliu came out of Qianchen Palace, arriving at the tavern, certainly not merely for the sake of a gourmet experience.

Of course, Ye Xingliu poured Shopkeeper Zhu a cup of wine, to which the latter responded by pouring Ye Xingliu three consecutive cups.

"Liuyun Daoist, could there be good news you wish to share?" Shopkeeper Zhu continued to inquire.

Ye Xingliu didn’t speak but tasted all the Spiritual Cuisine before him.

Only then did he speak:

"Shopkeeper Zhu, I wonder how many Tier Two and above Spiritual Dishes your sect possesses?"

"Not to hide from Liuyun Daoist, not many. If ordinary cultivators come, they would need to queue, and monthly limits apply. Our Vajra Sect is not one to hoard treasures out of pride, especially ordinary Spiritual Cuisine is fine, but Spiritual Dishes for body refining cultivators are scarce in our Vajra Sect as well."

Shopkeeper Zhu shook his head.

Seeing this, Ye Xingliu opened his Spirit Beast Bag, revealing a Sand Ginseng Scorpion the size of a face.

This Sand Ginseng Scorpion was precisely a Tier Two Middle Grade Sand Ginseng Scorpion.

With the help of Ye Jingcheng’s Advancement Pill in recent years, the Ye Family’s Sand Ginseng Scorpion had advanced twice.

Now, the Ye Family already has Tier Two Peak Sand Ginseng Scorpions, with two even showing signs of advancing to Tier Three.

These Sand Ginseng Scorpions are extremely nourishing, evident from their name alone, similar to the nourishing properties of Yellow Ginseng.

Besides being useful for vitality and body forging, it also provides immunity to certain poisons.

Creating a localized immunity to various toxins.

"Sand Ginseng Scorpion!" Shopkeeper Zhu exclaimed upon seeing it.

He naturally recognized what it was.

Then he associated it with the Desert Sea Sacred Land of the Celestial Sand Sect.

He immediately inquired:

"Liuyun Daoist, how many Sand Ginseng Scorpions do you have, and what is their price?"

At this moment, if he didn’t know that Ye Xingliu came to sell Sand Ginseng Scorpions, he’d be unfit to be the shopkeeper here.

"Late Stage of First Tier two hundred Spirit Stones each. Tier One Peak five hundred Spirit Stones each. Early Stage of Second Tier one thousand Spirit Stones each. Mid-stage Second Tier two thousand Spirit Stones each. Late Stage Second Tier three thousand Spirit Stones each," Ye Xingliu explicitly stated.

This price had already been discussed within the Ye Family.

Since Sand Ginseng Scorpions belong to the spirit insect category, a single insect’s price shouldn’t be set too high.

However, considering their properties and the Ye Family’s costs, the price couldn’t be too low either.

"As for quantity, currently there are plenty at Tier One, and thirty Tier Two can be sold each year!"

"Liuyun Daoist, I need to report this price to higher-ups. Additionally, could this Sand Ginseng Scorpion be sold to me for fifteen hundred Spirit Stones?" Shopkeeper Zhu asked.

"Zhu Daoist, selling it isn’t necessary, consider it a gift for my visit; besides, here’s ten Tier One as well!" Ye Xingliu said as he offered five Late Stage of First Tier Sand Ginseng Scorpions and five Tier One Peak Sand Ginseng Scorpions.

Seeing this, Shopkeeper Zhu expressed his thanks repeatedly.

Even raised his wine cup to toast Ye Xingliu again.

Seeing the other party so enthusiastic, Ye Xingliu took another sip of Spirit Wine and then stood up to take his leave.

The Spirit Insect had already been delivered, so staying longer was meaningless.

The next time they met would be for haggling and discussing sales matters.

Of course, before leaving, Ye Xingliu settled the bill. However, the other party repeatedly waved their hand, refusing to let him pay. Ye Xingliu left a bag of Spirit Stones and left directly, only then was the transaction complete.

He knew in his heart that it was not the time to haggle over small favors.

Otherwise, he would have to give up more substantial benefits later.

...

After Ye Xingliu left, Shopkeeper Zhu quickly took out a Sound Transmission Stone, and shortly after, a Golden Core Cultivator arrived at the Golden Gate Tavern with several Purple Mansion followers.

They began to inspect the Sand Ginseng Scorpion.

After some preparation of Spiritual Cuisine and checking the efficacy, the few of them all displayed fanatic looks in their eyes.

Because they discovered that this second-tier Sand Ginseng Scorpion was more nourishing than the Yellow Ginseng of several hundred years and greatly enhanced the body and blood circulation, with anti-poison effects, making it a precious Spirit Medicine not to be missed for Body Cultivators.

"What about the price and quantity?" The True Master, who was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Vajra Sect, Jin Huanliu, asked eagerly.

"There’s plenty of tier-one, and thirty tier-two ones per year. As for the price..." Shopkeeper Zhu replied truthfully.

"You’ve done well, but the price needs to be adjusted; it’s still a bit high. Also, have them sell everything to our Vajra Sect!" Jin Huanliu stated directly.

"Forget it, once the trade fair is over, I will personally discuss with Master Qianchen!" Jin Huanliu seemed to think of something and then said directly.

...

In the Wangqing Prefecture palace, Ye Jingcheng was having another cup of Bitter Tea.

Needless to say, this tea was certainly from the Profound Puppet Sect: initially bitter, then incredibly sweet, extremely magical.

"Qianchen Daoist, you’re too kind. If in the future you want to establish a branch sect or store in Wangqing Prefecture, feel free to reach out to us!" The Mansion Master said hospitably.

"Thank you for the kind offer, Mansion Master, but I’m currently finding managing Xiaoshan Prefecture challenging, let alone opening branch sects and stores!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

He held some reservations about the Mansion Master’s warm welcome.

After all, like Xiaoshan Prefecture, the resources in Wangqing Prefecture had already been divided.

Unless he displayed the full might of the Ye Family, he wouldn’t gain much benefit.

Rather than doing so, it would be better to develop Xiaoshan Prefecture first, then gradually advance.

In the Central Domain, the Righteous Sect’s oversight is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

The advantage is greater safety, but the disadvantage is that the Ye Family can’t advance and occupy as they do in the Eastern Domain Yan Kingdom.

"Mansion Master, I heard there’s some action after this trade fair in the major prefectures?" After some brief small talk, Ye Jingcheng probed subtly.

"Indeed, there will be actions, but rest assured, with a Nascent Soul True Monarch in charge, safety is guaranteed. Beyond that, it’s inconvenient for me to say much." The Mansion Master gave a brief explanation.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng also refrained from asking further, soon found an excuse, and left.

After leaving the palace, Ye Jingcheng headed straight for the Hundred Beasts Pavilion of the Hundred Beasts Sect, being interested in the Beast Taming power.

Their business was precisely the Spirit Beast trade.

Although Ye Xingliu might have visited earlier,

to Ye Jingcheng, his Treasure Book was his greatest reliance for discovering powerful Spirit Beasts.

The location of the Hundred Beasts Pavilion was excellent within the Market. However, after one round of browsing, Ye Jingcheng found no significant gains; the best Spirit Beast he saw was a Land Tortoise with Three-Layered Spiritual Light.

"Seems like the Hundred Beasts Sect really has a keen eye!" Ye Jingcheng wasn’t too disappointed at not finding a treasure; since they were in the Spirit Beast business, Spirit Beasts with great potential would surely be spotted by them in advance.

The ones they put up for sale would naturally be the ordinary ones.

It’s the same for the Ye Family in the Eastern Domain.

In the following time, Ye Jingcheng browsed the market further. Other places also sold Spirit Beast Cubs, but like the Hundred Beasts Pavilion of the Hundred Beasts Sect, there were few with talent.

Finally, Ye Jingcheng purchased some auxiliary materials, then headed to Qianchen Palace.

...

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Ye Jingcheng opened his eyes, feeling that his cultivation had improved slightly.

Though the progress was not vast, he believed that with persistence, he could soon break through to the Middle Stage of the Golden Core.

He stepped outside the room, finding several Spirit Talismans already placed outside his room.

These contained voice messages left by others, and they were all waiting outside Qianchen Palace.

Ye Jingcheng went out to meet them.

He saw Master Zi Fu, He Yu Dual Cultivation Feng Daoran, all present, except for Xu Qiukui.

During the following time, Ye Jingcheng gathered with Master Zi Fu and others outside Qiukui Palace.

"Apologies for the delay; I was practicing a Secret Technique!" Xu Qiukui hurriedly explained after seeing the others waiting outside.

The group then headed to the Cyan Puppet Hall together.

This Golden Core trade fair was held at the Cyan Locust Hall in Wangqing Market.