Myriad Spirits Immortal Clan

A new day arrived quickly, and the dazzling morning light shone upon the earth.

The bamboo forest was filled with crisp birdsong.

As several bells rang out over the market, all the cultivators in Taihang Market headed towards the auction hall.

Compared to the grand spiritual projection of Taichang Market and the shocking scenes that informed the cultivators via the Crimson Firmament, Taihang Market was undoubtedly much simpler.

But for most rogue cultivators, this moment was still incredibly exciting.

Many of them were Qi Refining cultivators who had obtained cultivation methods by chance, or rogue cultivators who took on disciples, all coming to the Taihang Mountains to seek opportunities.

They simply didn't go to Taichang Market, after all, the latter even charged fees, while Taihang Market was much better in this regard.

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyong also headed towards the auction hall at this moment.

Although the profits from the auction had decreased, the Ye family had still put up quite a few treasures for auction.

Moreover, Ye Jingcheng had already obtained the auction list and learned that the last ingredient he needed for the Golden Falcon Pill was at the auction.

This Golden Falcon Pill was a first-time bloodline advancement pill, which made Ye Jingcheng somewhat curious.

Because the Golden Falcon was already a Rank 2 Late-stage spiritual beast, not far from Rank 2 Peak.

Yet there was still a Rank 1 bloodline spiritual pill.

One had to know that even the Four-Colored Cloud Deer didn't have a Rank 1 advancement pill.

But thinking about how terrifying the Golden Falcon's talent and speed were without bloodline advancement, Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but look forward to the Golden Falcon after two advancements.

The only pity was that he didn't have the Gold Spiritual Root.

Otherwise, the Golden Falcon's potential might not be lower than the Jade Kirin Dragon or the Crimson Flame Fox.

The auction hall of Taihang Market also had three floors.

The first floor was for Qi Refining cultivators and small Qi Refining families, while the private rooms on the second floor were for Foundation Establishment rogue cultivators or Foundation Establishment families.

The third floor was reserved for the luxurious private rooms of Violet Palace families and Violet Palace cultivators.

But this time, many Violet Palace families came to the third floor, the Xu, Ye, Chu, Jin, and Kong families all sent people.

However, some of the private rooms on the second floor were vacant, which was related to the fact that the Chen family was the only Foundation Establishment family openly in Taihang County, coupled with the fact that there weren't many Foundation Establishment rogue cultivators, which basically set the tone for the auction, which was mostly Rank 1 treasures.

Ye Jingcheng was less concerned about this, he just wanted to see how well the Ye family's treasures were selling.

While watching, Ye Jingcheng couldn't help but notice that there were many more mysterious cultivators wearing spirit-isolating robes and with obviously long breaths in the hall on the first floor.

He even felt that these cultivators were related to the recent unrest in Taihang County.

On the auction stage, the auctioneer was still a female auctioneer, maintaining the Taihang Market's tradition of having a good figure.

However, this auctioneer was arranged by the Kong family, and the auction would probably focus on targeting the various families.

After all, for a female auctioneer, a slight twist of her body could sometimes lead to a price increase.

But Ye Jingcheng could only sigh at this, the power in Taihang County had already fallen into other hands, and it was useless for him to be dissatisfied.

"Welcome everyone to the Taihang Market Auction, I am Liu Yun, the auctioneer for this auction. As always, the highest bidder wins. In addition to the treasures that have been prepared, there will also be additional treasures added to this auction."

"Alright, without further ado, the first treasure is a Golden Willow Branch, this is a Rank 1 High-grade spiritual wood sapling, with a starting price of three hundred spiritual stones."

… …

The treasures at the beginning were all Rank 1 treasures.

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Jingyong naturally had no interest, just watching the cultivators below compete.

They also recalled the scene of their first time participating in the Taihang Market auction decades ago.

They couldn't help but sigh at how time flies.

It was only when the last ingredient for the Golden Falcon Pill, the Golden Cloud Grass, came out that Ye Jingcheng bid six hundred spiritual stones to buy this Rank 2 Low-grade spiritual herb.

With this herb, the Rank 1 advancement pill for the Golden Falcon was complete.

Not to mention allowing the Golden Falcon to break through to the Violet Palace stage, but at least it would make the Golden Falcon's talent stronger and its cultivation speed faster.

Reaching Rank 2 Peak in a short time was still possible.

In that case, in another two or three years, refining a Rank 2 Golden Falcon Pill, and getting a Rank 3 Gold-attribute Violet Palace great demon inner core from the family, it was estimated that it would break through to Rank 3 Violet Palace in four or five years.

At that time, Ye Jingcheng would truly have the power to fight against Violet Palace cultivators.

Moreover, with the Golden Falcon's speed, if he encountered a Violet Palace Mid-stage cultivator, Ye Jingcheng might even be able to escape.

The auction continued in an orderly manner, and the Ye family even auctioned off a Star Devouring Fish, which also caused quite a stir.

Although there was also Star Devouring Fish in the Ye family's restaurant, it was almost one meal every three months, and it was impossible to make a reservation.

There were quite a few who cultivated body refinement, and the Star Devouring Fish was almost the best spiritual meal for body refiners.

Just then, Liu Yun moistened her throat.

"Everyone, it's time for the finale auction. There are a total of six finale treasures this time. Now, let's auction the first finale item!" After Liu Yun finished speaking, she took out an ancient map from the side.

"This item is a treasure map, said to be one of the treasure maps of the Beast Wasteland遗址 of the Eight Desolate Sect, it is incomplete, with a starting price of three thousand spiritual stones!"

As Liu Yun spoke, Ye Jingcheng was also startled.

Now another treasure map of the Eight Desolate Sect, and it's of the Beast Wasteland, has appeared.

This was not good news for the Ye family, the key was that the Ye family was still unaware.

Moreover, with a starting price of three thousand spiritual stones, it didn't seem like a fake incomplete map.

"Everyone can rest assured about the authenticity of this item. This item has been tested by Superior Zong Liang, it's just an incomplete map, that's why the owner of the treasure map wants to sell it. Moreover, this ancient map involves a small world, and there may even be descendants of the Eight Desolate Sect inside." Liu Yun continued.

Ye Jingcheng was stunned when he heard this, but then his eyes narrowed again. He wasn't very interested in the treasure map, and it was even less likely that the treasure map was real.

But the small world was something that the Ye family desperately needed.

Small worlds are different from secret realms and blessed lands. They can be connected and opened up, and do not require the life substance of the main world like blessed lands.

The only drawback is that the spiritual veins of the small world may be insufficient, which is not friendly to cultivators' cultivation.

Moreover, transferring spiritual veins or spiritual stones from the main world into it will also be greatly discounted. Generally, it is more cost-effective to take treasures from the small world to the main world.

According to what Ye Jingcheng knew, the Taiyi Sect had many small worlds, housing large numbers of mortals.

The small worlds provided them with enough spiritual root geniuses, and their loyalty was extremely high.

Some small worlds with sufficient resources were even used by the Taiyi Sect as low-level spiritual medicine cultivation grounds.

It's just that the Taiyi Sect did a very good job of keeping it secret.

The Ye family's cultivators are not suitable for going to ordinary small worlds, but the Ye family's mortals can be completely settled in the small world.

If the Ye family had a small world, then Ye Haicheng's planned predicament could be perfectly resolved.

The Ye family can launch a beast tide, annihilating the Ye family like they annihilated the Mo family. At that time, no one will suspect the Ye family, because the Ye family's foundation will be destroyed.

Moreover, the Ye family's reason is extremely good. Spiritual beasts inherently harbor hatred for the Ye family, who raise them.

At that time, the Ye family's cultivators will transfer to the East Sea, the mortals will transfer to the small world, and a portion of cultivators will be left behind, becoming a Foundation Establishment family.

The three-party supply relationship and resource integration will still be there.

However, the Taiyi Sect and other major forces will have absolutely no reason to suspect the Ye family.

After all, even Ye Haicheng is dead, so what threat could the Ye family still pose, what treasures could they still be hiding?

Of course, the prerequisite is that the Ye family actually possesses such a small world.

While Ye Jingcheng was pondering, Liu Yun also revealed a corner of a map, but it was not clear, and it was very ancient. The crowd could not determine what place it was at all. The most crucial point was that the treasure map only had a small page.

But it could be judged that the material of this treasure map was definitely not from modern times.

"This treasure map is made of the silk of the ancient and extinct spirit worm, the Eight Desolate Silkworm. It is invulnerable to water and fire, and it will automatically integrate!"

Liu Yun then tore with both hands, and the treasure map made of Eight Desolate Silkworm silk was immediately torn in half.

But to everyone's astonishment, this treasure map did indeed quickly merge into one.

"Jingcheng, we can try this!" Even Ye Jingyong was tempted.

Ye Jingcheng's eyes also widened.

He had naturally heard of the silk of the Eight Desolate Silkworm.

Now that it truly appeared before his eyes, it still made him hesitate.

After all, this treasure map really shouldn't have appeared in Taihang Bazaar.

If it appeared in Taichang Bazaar, the starting price would have increased to at least eight thousand, and the transaction price could have been tens of thousands!

Now, don't look at the starting price of three thousand, but the price it could be auctioned for might be seven or eight thousand.

"Three thousand two hundred spirit stones!"

"Three thousand three hundred spirit stones!"

… …

The entire scene instantly went out of control. Those who made offers were all mysterious cultivators wearing spirit-isolating robes in the dark. At the same time, there were also the Chu family, Xu family, Jin family, and Kong family from the third floor.

This scene also made Ye Jingcheng even more suspicious that this was a trap.

It was just a pity that Ye Haicheng was not here. He obviously knew more about the Ye family's affairs.

He definitely knew more about the Beast Wasteland Small World.

After all, the Ye family knew a lot about the secrets of Zhenhuang.

Otherwise, how could the Ye family have gained so much from that secret realm? The key was that the Ye family had complete information.

"No, he's not judging the authenticity, but looking for the descendants of the true Beast Wasteland!" Ye Jingcheng suddenly became alert. He suddenly thought, could it be that the Jin family and Kong family were fishing?

If this was a fake treasure map, then the real descendants of the Beast Wasteland would definitely scoff at it, or even be indifferent.

Ye Jingcheng was instantly shocked into a cold sweat.

If he didn't bid, then the Ye family would be suspicious.

He not only had to bid, but also bid a high price. As a spirit beast family, how could the Ye family not covet the Taiyi Sect's Beast Wasteland Small World?

Not covet the Beast Wasteland inheritance?

"Five thousand spirit stones!" Seeing that the price had reached four thousand five, Ye Jingcheng directly added five hundred.

"Five thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

"Six thousand spirit stones!"

… …

It was just instantly surpassed.

Moreover, there were also many cultivators on the first floor who were bidding, which made Ye Jingcheng's gaze a little gloomy. After all, the cultivators on the first floor were bidding so high, which meant that there were many Foundation Establishment cultivators inside.

There might even be Nascent Soul cultivators on the first floor.

Coupled with the chaotic situation in Taihang County, he frowned and sighed for a moment.

Of course, even so, he kept bidding.

What he didn't expect was that the Xu family was the first to give up. The Chu family, as a family that gave up, insisted for an extra round instead.

Ye Jingcheng could only think that the Xu family might be afraid of being driven up in price by the Kong family and was unwilling to compete anymore.

After all, this treasure map was just a map, and it might not really be possible to find the small world.

Moreover, even if you find the small world, you may not be able to find the treasure, or the inheritance of the Eight Desolate Sect. There are also many small worlds without spiritual energy, or small worlds with very low spiritual energy.

Finding such a world, the only benefit is to have more mortals.

In this way, spending tens of thousands of spirit stones would be a bit of a loss.

The price continued to rise.

Ye Jingcheng was competing with the Kong family and the Jin family.

Of course, there were still cultivators on the first floor who were bidding.

In the end, it was auctioned for 13,800 spirit stones, exceeding 13,000 spirit stones.

Ye Jingcheng then gave up.

And it was finally bought by the Jin family for 14,000 spirit stones.

And if he didn't feel anything at the beginning, now, Ye Jingcheng felt that the possibility of this being a trap was as high as 90%.

The treasure map is taken out, auctioned off, circled around, and then returned.

If this isn't a trap, what is it? If other loose cultivators or families had a treasure map, they wouldn't take the treasure map to Taihang Bazaar for auction.

Only the Jin family and Kong family can do it.

He even estimated that the Jin family might have arranged for cultivators to secretly observe the expressions of the auctioneers and viewers.

Whoever scoffs at this treasure and disdains it may be a descendant of the Beast Wasteland.

I'm afraid that not only the Ye family, but also the loose cultivators on the first floor are also the Jin family and Kong family's targets for luring the enemy.

"Second brother, after the auction ends, go inquire about the information of the treasure map and try to go to the Jin family to see if you can borrow it!" Ye Jingcheng said.

"Patriarch, will this work?" Ye Jingyong was a little unsure. He felt that it was inappropriate to borrow a treasure map worth 14,000 spirit stones.

Moreover, in his opinion, it would be best to change someone.

He is not good at socializing and is prone to messing things up.

"Second brother, our Ye family now has Jingli breaking through to Foundation Establishment, and Uncle Xingyi has already gone to Taichang Bazaar to take charge. No matter how you look at it, you are the most suitable. As a Jing-generation member, we must take responsibility!" Ye Jingcheng said encouragingly.

As soon as these words came out, Ye Jingyong also nodded. Indeed, they had to take responsibility. Ye Xingliu was in the family, Ye Haicheng was the family's ancestor, and Ye Jingcheng was the family head. At this moment, the Jin family was just a branch of the Nascent Soul family.

Only he could go to negotiate.

As for whether the other party would drive a hard bargain, it didn't matter.

In his opinion, if it was really the Beast Wasteland Small World, it would definitely be of infinite help to the Ye family, and it wouldn't matter if they wasted a little spirit stone.

After saying a few more words to Ye Jingyong, Ye Jingcheng became more interested in the auction.

He was now a little curious, what else was there later?

After all, this was a treasure that the Jin family and Kong family had taken out.

It might not be worse than their treasures in Taichang Bazaar.

And the next two finale treasures were both powerful high-grade second-tier magical artifacts. Of course, to Ye Jingcheng, he was somewhat disappointed.

The Jin family and Kong family, as Golden Core families, the treasures they took out were not very good!

The two magical artifacts were eventually auctioned for the prices of 40,000 spirit stones and 70,000 spirit stones, but they were all bought by loose cultivators on the first floor, which made Ye Jingcheng's fear a little more.

Taihang County was too chaotic.

Even if the Ye family had already provoked the conflict between the Taiyi Sect and the Taihang Demon Clan and increased the possibility of a beast tide in Taihang County, it was still the same.

This meant that these people in the dark might not be loose cultivators, but spies from other families and forces.

In that case, the possibility of targeting the Ye family in the end was quite high.

"The fifth auction item, this time it is a special wood demon. This wood demon can produce spirit beast meat, which is good news for cultivators who raise spirit beasts!"