Beast Taming Clan: I Have a Jade Book - Chapter 1067 - 747: Raising the Price on the Spot, the Yu and Xu Families
Jade Cloud Islands, as the waves continuously beat against the shore, a Spirit Shuttle at some point had also landed on the coast.
Several cultivators jumped off the Spirit Shuttle, faces full of vigilance.
Only after seeing no Spirit Beasts did they finally breathe a sigh of relief.
With the retreat of the Celestial Flood Dragon Sea, evidently, many Demon Beasts also retreated.
The Cyan Cloud Sea Domain now seemed to have reverted to its former state.
However, with everything destroyed, it requires rebuilding and fortifications.
The cultivators who came down were all dressed in Golden Robes and Jade Belts, carrying an air of wealth typical of clan cultivators.
“Brother Xuan Ying, which island do you think the Patriarch will choose?”
“It certainly won’t be Jade Cloud Islands. With so many Nascent Soul Sects and an auction drawing so many cultivators, if our Yu Family still chooses Jade Cloud Islands, it would be courting disaster in the future!”
“Besides, the future won’t be easy for our Yu Family either!”
Previously, thanks to the information provided by Yu Xiaoqi and Xu Changqing, the two countries and Four Sects promised to help the Yu Family and Xu Family reclaim lost territories and establish a foothold on an island.
But now, with so many Nascent Soul Golden Cores arriving, even many from the Penglai Immortal Sect came.
The promises of the four Nascent Soul Sects will naturally diminish.
After all, they don’t have much say either.
They’d be satisfied with preserving the foundational resources of a Golden Core Clan.
“So, be low-key in the future and don’t stir up trouble, or it could become a catalyst leading to the clan’s collapse!” Yu Xuanyin spoke word by word.
Once he finished speaking, seeing the skeptical expressions of several young cultivators, he furrowed his brows:
“Don’t think this is alarmist talk. Look at the history of annihilation in the cultivation realm, which Great Sect in the Eastern Domain didn’t fall due to a small trigger, not to mention we are just a Golden Core Clan!” As Yu Xuanyin’s words took serious tone, the rest nodded reluctantly.
They knew now was not the time to argue, or Yu Xuanyin would recount the history of destruction of Great Sects across the Eastern Domain, giving them examples.
Such as the Eight Desolates Sect, according to Yu Xuanyin, perished just because a disciple showed off.
They naturally didn’t believe it, after all, what consequences could an ordinary disciple cause?
And while they were talking, they finally arrived at their destination.
In front of a secluded cave, which wasn’t an ordinary cave, it contained the mouth of a mini world’s realm within.
“Brother Xuan Ying, we’ve arrived at the Cyan Yuan Realm!”
“Hmm, no need to enter, just have them come out!” Yu Xuanyin took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and sent it directly into a cave.
Sure enough, in no time, more than thirty cultivators wearing Spirit-Blocking Robes came out.
Yu Xuanyin counted one by one, finally looking towards the central cultivator.
“Tang Daoist, there are too many people!” Yu Xuanyin couldn’t help but speak out.
With these words, Ye Jingyu, who had transformed into Tang Haoran, couldn’t help but change his expression.
“Yu Daoist, thirty-two people here isn’t too many, is it? Initially, we expected fifty people, if not for my Tang Family encountering unexpected difficulties…”
“Tang Daoist, there are plenty of accidents in the Outer Sea! Plus, you should know, with so many Nascent Soul True Monarchs and Golden Core True Masters around, inspections are extremely strict. If spies blend in and Celestial Horse Pass breaks again, what then?” Yu Xuanyin calmly continued.
As Ye Jingyu’s cultivation was at Foundation Establishment Peak, Yu Xuanyin naturally wasn’t afraid.
“And honestly, Tang Daoist staying in the Outer Sea for so long likely acquired some treasures. Nowadays, without proper identification, crossing Celestial Horse Pass is extremely difficult!”
“At most, add a thirty percent increase in price!” Ye Jingyu also spoke up.
The Yu Family’s retreat method mainly involved trade caravans. Once the caravan retreated into the Celestial Horse Sea Domain, it was much simpler and justified, since caravans aren’t good at magical combat. As long as the Yu Family doesn’t secretly harbor people, others won’t say much.
Previously, the Ye Family and Yu Xuanyin from the Yu Family agreed on three hundred Spirit Stones per person.
Adding thirty percent now equated to four hundred Spirit Stones per person.
The Yu Family would definitely profit greatly.
“No way, Daoist can inquire around, our Yu Family has already lost Jade Cloud Islands. Bringing people this time carries higher risk, and if you go alone, you’ll likely be questioned, and your treasures could be confiscated, especially now during the auction. At least a fifty percent price hike!”
Yu Xuanyin spoke, and after hesitating for a moment, Ye Jingyu finally said:
“At most a forty percent increase!”
“Tang Daoist, if not for previously agreeing to help Tang Daoist, I wouldn’t have taken on this task!”
Yu Xuanyin gritted his teeth as if making a significant decision.
Ye Jingyu, of course, knew this was just Yu Xuanyin’s performance.
But he nodded, he indeed wanted to return to the Eastern Domain as soon as possible.
Otherwise, once the situation stabilized, they wouldn’t need to resort to such means.
Yu Xuanyin then gave out a token.
He had all thirty-two people imprint it.
“This is a token from my Yu Family. With this token, you are regarded as cultivators from the Yu Family Trading Association, and inspection is unnecessary!”
However, when imprinting, Ye Jingyu used the Spiritual Energy imprint of a Communication Beast, not his cultivation imprint.
Those of his clan with Beast Communication Pattern did the same.
This way, even if they wanted to trace them afterward, they’d only track the Spirit Beasts in the Spirit Beast Bags, which were obviously harder to trace through the bags.
Once the imprints were complete, Ye Jingyu also took out a Storage Bag.
“Half of the Spirit Stones will be given now, the rest after crossing Celestial Horse Pass!”
“No problem, but several Daoists need to wait a while longer, as we need to relocate some mortals first!” Yu Xuanyin waved at a few others.
Instructing them to initiate the migration.
Clearly, the Yu Family was serious about no longer being responsible for Jade Cloud Islands.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t go to great lengths to relocate mortals.
“Let’s go to Yu Yuan Island for a drink!” Yu Xuanyin was indeed a qualified merchant, tenacious before interests, but once it came to friendships, he was versatile and hospitable.
If it wasn’t for witnessing the previous hostility, one would definitely believe the two were close friends at this moment!
Furthermore, Yu Xuanyin was well-versed in the history of the Cultivation Realm in the Eastern Domain, knowledgeable about customs and culture, speaking eloquently, giving the impression of omniscience.
“Naturally!” Ye Jingyu didn’t refuse either.
For him, reaching Celestial Horse Island, symbolically attending a trade fair or two, then entering the Celestial Horse Sea Domain and returning to the Ye Family was enough.
However, at this moment, he was somewhat worried about the rest of the clan.
Especially his father, after all, according to Yu Xuanyin, there’s a possibility that Celestial Horse Pass might conduct inspections on them.
The best plan would be to use their small numbers, transform into cultivators from other families or loose cultivators using the Bone Transformation Pill, and infiltrate.
But those willing to come out now are not weak in strength, making it difficult to conceal even if they wished to.
Ye Jingyu signaled a Jing Generation member to send a transmission to the family.
He then continued to accompany Yu Xuanyin.
In the following time, Ye Jingyu and Yu Xuanyin engaged in conversation.
One tried to extract information about Celestial Horse Pass, while the other attempted to learn about the Ye Family’s experiences and gains in the Sea Domain.
When both realized that the other wouldn’t reveal the truth, they exchanged wry smiles!
They no longer discussed these crucial pieces of information and instead took out Spirit Tea to start a tea session.
…
On the other side, Ye Xingliu also rarely encountered more than a dozen loose cultivators.
After successfully conducting a Soul Search and ensuring there were no issues, he also changed identities.
Although the identity of a loose cultivator is susceptible to inspection, the probability of such for Foundation Establishment cultivators is not high.
They didn’t carry many precious treasures, nor did they need to be overly fearful.
“Moving forward, we should all keep a low profile as loose cultivators, especially when it comes to our aura. Feel it out extensively; the Sea Mirror checks auras and won’t trouble us unless it detects Demon Beast energy on us!”
Moreover, they didn’t immediately return to Celestial Horse Pass but continued hunting Demon Beasts outside.
Of course, for Ye Xingliu, he was also waiting for Ye Jingyu to send them messages.
…
In front of Celestial Horse Pass, the towering gate had been built even higher than before.
At the top of the city, rows of cultivators sternly guarded.
In the center of the city stood a massive Ancient Treasure Spirit Mirror.
Every approaching Spiritual Ship was scanned by it.
At this moment, Ye Jingyu was on a Spirit Shuttle, entering Celestial Horse Pass.
Indeed, he saw quite a few cultivators undergoing inspection.
Some were even required to check their Storage Bags and Spirit Beast Bags.
However, as Yu Family cultivators, they surprisingly managed to evade this scrutiny.
“Tang Daoist, a large auction is happening soon, with many core sect disciples attending. No one wants anything to go wrong at the auction, as it’s supposed to bolster morale for countering the Beast Tide. If Demon Beasts infiltrate as humans before it starts, it would be disastrous!” Yu Xuanyin explained beside him.
Ye Jingyu nodded as if he understood.
At the same time, he pondered how the rest of the Ye Family could reach Celestial Horse Island again.
And more importantly, how to leave Celestial Horse Island.
Entering Celestial Horse Island isn’t hard; the challenge is not being retained to defend Celestial Horse Island and avoiding being conscripted.
This is why Ye Jingyu planned to give Spirit Stones to Yu Xuanyin so that their caravan could take them away from Celestial Horse Island.
“Tang Daoist, there’s still five days to participate in the auction and trade fair. Once the auction day arrives, we have to leave with the caravan. If you miss this timeframe, don’t blame the Yu Family for not waiting!” Yu Xuanyin continued.
“Thank you, Yu Daoist. However, may I ask if it’s just us, or…”
“What do you think, Tang Daoist? Among so many Golden Core Influences in the Cyan Cloud Sea Domain, only my Yu Family and the Xu Family from the Luoyun Islands can do this!”
“Many want to leave this troublesome place!” Yu Xuanyin didn’t answer directly, but asked back rhetorically.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingyu became wary.
He understood that not only was the Yu Family likely profiting from secretly opening gateways to earn Spirit Stones.
The Xu Family was probably involved too.
This business between the two families likely involved the Four Sects of Qilu as well.
He naturally harbored disdain for such actions, but one must admit their methods were effective, silently amassing large quantities of Spirit Stones.
Even many descendants of Purple Mansion and Golden Core had to use this channel.
Four hundred Spirit Stones per cultivator, one hundred cultivators amount to forty thousand Spirit Stones!
“However, remember, Tang Daoist, only speak when necessary, and say nothing more, or the Yu Family won’t be responsible for any issues!” Yu Xuanyin added.
Then he guided Ye Jingyu and the others through a simple check into a restaurant within Celestial Horse Pass.
After making arrangements, Yu Xuanyin hastily left.
Ye Jingyu returned to his room and first set up the Smoke Furnace to burn throughout the room, ensuring no hidden cultivators or arrays were present.
Only then did he set up the Spirit Separation Array and sent messages to Ye Xingliu and Ye Xuecang.
For Ye Jingyu, while the process wasn’t entirely smooth, at least these thirty people now had a chance to return.
That alone was enough.
As for the auction, attending it or not held little significance for Ye Jingyu.
The auction featured Tier Five treasures with starting bids of rare Tier Three Treasures; buying too much would draw attention, buying too little was pointless.
Instead, he considered whether the Cyan Spirit Trading Association might hold a small trade fair above the city.
A hidden identity black market like this was obviously more suitable for him!
