Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book

Chapter 403: Chapter 370: Eight Desolate Silkworm Silk, Mini World Treasure Diagram (2-in-1)

Ye Jingcheng was taken aback upon hearing this, but then he squinted his eyes; he had little interest in the Treasure Map, especially if it was genuine.

But the Mini World was something the Ye Family desperately needed.

The Mini World was different from a Secret Realm Grotto Heaven; it could be linked and penetrated without needing Life Matter from the Main World.

The only flaw was that the Spirit Veins in the Mini World might be lacking, which was not conducive to cultivators and their cultivation.

Moreover, transferring Spirit Veins or Spirit Stones from the Main World into the Mini World would greatly reduce their effectiveness; generally, it is more cost-effective to bring treasures from the Mini World to the Main World.

According to Ye Jingcheng, the Taiyi Sect had numerous Mini Worlds, accommodating a large number of mortals.

The Mini Worlds provided a sufficient supply of Spirit Root talents, and their loyalty was extremely high.

Furthermore, some resource-rich Mini Worlds were used by the Taiyi Sect as low-tier spirit medicine cultivation grounds.

However, the Taiyi Sect kept this information extremely confidential.

The Ye Family cultivators were not suitable for ordinary Mini Worlds, but the Ye Family mortals could be perfectly settled within a Mini World.

If the Ye Family acquired a Mini World, the predicament in Ye Haicheng’s plan could be perfectly resolved.

The Ye Family could trigger a Beast Tide, as they did with the Mo Family, obliterating the Ye Family, leaving no one to suspect them further since the foundation of the Ye Family would be destroyed.

Additionally, the Ye Family had a very good reason, as Spirit Beasts inherently bore hatred towards the Ye Family, which raised Spirit Beasts.

At that time, the Ye Family cultivators would move to the East Sea, mortals to the Mini World, while leaving some cultivators to transform into a Foundation Establishment Clan.

The tripartite supply relationship and resource integration would still exist.

But other major forces, along with the Taiyi Sect, would be utterly unable to suspect the Ye Family.

After all, with Ye Haicheng dead, what threat could the Ye Family pose, and what treasures could they possibly be hiding?

Of course, this all hinges on the Ye Family having such a Mini World.

While Ye Jingcheng was contemplating, Liuyun revealed a corner of the map, but it was unclear and very ancient, leaving everyone unable to determine where it was; crucially, the Treasure Map consisted of only one small page.

However, it could be judged that the material of the Treasure Map was definitely not from modern times.

“This Treasure Map is made using the silk of the ancient extinct spirit insect, the Eight Desolates Silkworm, impervious to water and fire, and capable of automatic integration!”

Liuyun then pulled with both hands, and the Treasure Map made from the Eight Desolates Silkworm silk was instantly torn in two.

But to everyone’s surprise, the Treasure Map quickly merged back into one.

“Jingcheng, we might want to consider this!” Even Ye Jingyong was tempted.

Ye Jingcheng’s eyes also widened.

He had heard of the Eight Desolates Silkworm silk.

Now seeing it truly in front of him, he hesitated.

After all, this Treasure Map shouldn’t appear at Taihang Market.

If it appeared at Taichang Market, the starting price would be at least eight thousand, with the selling price possibly reaching tens of thousands!

Don’t be deceived by the starting price of three thousand; the price it can fetch might be seven to eight thousand.

“Three thousand two hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Three thousand three hundred Spirit Stones!”

…

The entire scene instantly spiraled out of control, with bids coming from those mysterious cultivators wearing Spirit-Blocking Robes in secret, and simultaneously from the third-floor representatives of the Chu Family, Xu Family, Jin Family, and Kong Family.

This scene made Ye Jingcheng increasingly suspicious that it was a trap.

It’s just a pity that Ye Haicheng is not here; he clearly knows more about Ye Family matters.

He probably knows more about the Beast Desolate Mini World, too.

After all, the Ye Family has significant understanding of the Secret Realm for Desolate Suppression.

Otherwise, how could the Ye Family have gained so much from that Secret Realm, primarily because the Ye Family’s information was comprehensive.

“No, he’s not determining its authenticity, but looking for the true descendants of the Beast Desolate!” Ye Jingcheng suddenly became alert and suddenly thought, could it be the Jin Family or Kong Family fishing?

If this is a fake Treasure Map, the true descendants of the Beast Desolate would surely laugh at it with disdain, even remaining indifferent.

Ye Jingcheng suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

If he doesn’t bid, it would indicate the Ye Family’s suspicion.

He must not only bid but bid high; naturally, the Ye Family, as a Spirit Beast Clan, would covet the Beast Desolate Mini World from the Taiyi Sect.

Not covet the Desolate Inheritance?

“Five thousand Spirit Stones!” Seeing the price reach four thousand five hundred, Ye Jingcheng directly added five hundred more.

“Five thousand five hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Six thousand Spirit Stones!”

…

In an instant, the bids continued to rise.

And among them were several cultivators on the first floor, which made Ye Jingcheng’s gaze somewhat dark; after all, seeing Foundation Establishment cultivators bidding so high meant there were quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators present.

There might even be Purple Mansion cultivators on the first floor.

Recollecting the chaotic situation in Taihang Commandery, he frowned and sighed.

Despite this, he continued to bid.

What surprised him was that the Xu Family was the first to give up, with the Chu Family persisting for one more round despite being the family that withdrew.

Ye Jingcheng could only think that the Xu Family was possibly afraid of being bid up by the Kong Family, unwilling to compete.

After all, this Treasure Map was just a map; it didn’t necessarily mean finding a Mini World.

And even if a Mini World is found, it doesn’t guarantee finding a treasure or locating the Eight Desolates Sect’s inheritance; there could be Mini Worlds with mortal inhabitants devoid of Spiritual Energy or Mini Worlds with low Spiritual Energy.

Finding such worlds, the only benefit would be more mortals.

Spending over ten thousand Spirit Stones would make this a loss.

The price kept climbing.

Ye Jingcheng clashed with the Kong Family and Jin Family.

There were also cultivators bidding on the first floor.

Ultimately, when the bid reached thirteen thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones, exceeding thirteen thousand Spirit Stones, Ye Jingcheng gave up.

And it was finally won by the Jin Family at fourteen thousand Spirit Stones.

If he hadn’t felt it initially, now Ye Jingcheng felt there was a ninety percent chance this was a trap.

Take out the Treasure Map, auction it, make a round, and it comes back.

If this isn’t a trap, what is? Other loose cultivators or families wouldn’t take out a Treasure Map to auction at Taihang Market.

Only the Jin Family and Kong Family could do this.

He even estimated that the Jin Family might have arranged cultivators to secretly observe the expressions of those auctioning and watching.

Whoever looks down on this treasure might be the true descendants of the Beast Desolate.

Not just the Ye Family; the loose cultivators on the first floor were also targets for the Jin Family and Kong Family to lure out.

“Second Brother, after the auction ends, go inquire about the Treasure Map’s information and try visiting the Jin Family to see if you can borrow it!” Ye Jingcheng suggested.

“Patriarch, is this possible?” Ye Jingyong felt uncertain, thinking that going to borrow a Treasure Map worth fourteen thousand Spirit Stones seemed inappropriate.

Moreover, he thought it best to send someone else.

He wasn’t skilled in social interactions and feared messing things up.

“Second Brother, given our current situation, Jing Li is breaking through Foundation Establishment, Uncle Xingyi has gone to Taichang Market to oversee affairs, you are the most suitable one; as part of the Jing Generation, we must take responsibility!” Ye Jingcheng encouraged.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingyong nodded in agreement; it was indeed up to them to take charge, with Ye Xingliu in the family, Ye Haicheng as the family elder, and Ye Jingcheng as the Patriarch; the Jin Family is merely a Purple Mansion Branch.

He was the only one who could negotiate.

Whether the other party makes unreasonable demands doesn’t matter.

In his view, if the Beast Desolate Mini World is real, it would definitely help the Ye Family immensely; a few Spirit Stones wasted would be inconsequential.

After a few more words with Ye Jingyong, Ye Jingcheng focused on the auction.

Now he was quite curious about what else was to follow.

After all, these were treasures put forth by the Jin Family and Kong Family.

It wasn’t necessarily inferior to those at Taichang Market.

The next two centerpieces were formidable Tier Two High-grade Spiritual Artifacts; unfortunately for Ye Jingcheng, they were somewhat disappointing.

The Jin Family and Kong Family, as Golden Core Clans, had lackluster offerings.

The two artifacts ultimately fetched prices of forty thousand Spirit Stones and seventy thousand Spirit Stones, respectively, unexpectedly bought by loose cultivators on the first floor, which heightened Ye Jingcheng’s apprehension.

The Taihang Commandery remained endlessly chaotic.

Even though the Ye Family had already incited conflict between the Taiyi Sect and the Taihang Demon Race, raising the likelihood of a Beast Tide in Taihang Commandery, this remained true.

This indicated that these people in secret might not be loose cultivators but spies from other families and forces.

Thereby increasing the chance they ultimately target the Ye Family.

“The fifth auction item is a special Wood Demon, this Wood Demon can produce Spirit Beast meat, which is excellent news for cultivators who rear Spirit Beasts!”