Chapter 1118: Chapter 782: Theories of Dao Heart and Effects of Blood Spring
Taihang Market, Ye Family Tavern, the drifting Spirit Fragrance filled the entire tavern.
Some cultivators who frequented the place closed their eyes and took a whiff, already feeling somewhat intoxicated.
The tavern’s business was exceptionally booming at the moment.
The auction had ended, and the Celestial Spirit Qi was sold at the high price of 130,000 Spirit Stones, bought by the Gu Family of the Celestial Arrival Commandery.
At the same time, the price of 130,000 Spirit Stones set a new record for auctions at Taihang Market.
At this moment, both the first and second floors were buzzing about the auction, with everyone discussing that number with enthusiasm.
Many who didn’t attend the auction regretted it deeply, as, after all, the Spirit Stones needed to enter the auction weren’t that many.
Plus, the treasures the Ye Family offered this time were extraordinarily remarkable; Spirit Beast Eggs, Magical Artifacts, Spirit Pills, and more were undoubtedly superb, even if one couldn’t buy them, just seeing them was quite an eye-opener.
Although there was an interlude with the Mingguan True Master, even the injured cultivators had no complaints at this moment.
With Spirit Pills to heal injuries and having witnessed the might of a True Master, the entire market even sold treasures at discounts because of this.
The discussions about it made for quite an engaging topic.
While the first and second floors were bustling, the third floor was equally lively, already akin to a celebration banquet.
In the Heaven-numbered room, Ye Qingshuang, Ye Jingteng, Liu Huan, and Chen Yunzi were all present.
Near the entrance were Ye Jingcheng, disguised as Ye Jingyu, and Ye Jing Hu.
The former was calmly entertaining, chatting and laughing, while Ye Jing Hu sat up straight, striving to learn.
Ye Jingyun could also be here at this time, but since he considered his cultivation insufficient, he stayed in a nearby room entertaining other cultivation clan forces.
After all, many clans had supported the Ye Family this time, so they had to set up a few tables and bring out a few bottles of fine wine for proper hospitality.
Of course, while entertaining, discussions about the family’s future development plans were unavoidable.
"Was Master Xuan Dao invited?" Chen Yunzi, dressed in an elegant purple robe, inquired. Although he, like Liu Huan, was once the Foundation Establishment Chief, he was now in the Late Stage of the Purple Mansion.
It was clear that even the Chiefs had disparities now.
"Master Xuan Dao has returned to Illusion Peak!" This time, it was Ye Jingteng who spoke. Although he was puzzled, the other party indeed sent this transmission.
As for Master Xuan Dao’s itinerary, he naturally couldn’t inquire.
Of course, what puzzled him the most at the moment was Ye Jingcheng in front of him.
Although Ye Jingcheng remained as enthusiastic and thorough as ever, his gaze lacked the warmth of previous times.
He barely congratulated him on breaking through to the Purple Mansion and taking charge of Taichang Market.
Though he gave Spirit Pills, it still felt a bit lacking.
"Could it be that Jingcheng saw my breakthrough to the Purple Mansion, and he’s stuck at a bottleneck, unable to accept the disparity?" Ye Jingteng pondered silently.
After all, a family is just a family; how can their cultivation techniques compare to a sect’s?
This disparity grows larger as cultivation levels increase.
For instance, although Ye Jing Hu broke through quickly, it was only at the early stage. Later, limited by the cultivation technique, his progress would slow down.
And if compared to those with Abnormal Spirit Roots in a sect, his cultivation would surely be much slower.
In his view, this was the disadvantage of the cultivation technique.
Like Ye Qingshuang, she had already broken through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and was only forty-two years old, with hopes to reach the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment before fifty and the Purple Mansion before seventy.
Thinking of this, Ye Jingteng couldn’t help but feel sympathetic.
So he raised his wine glass.
"Jingcheng, Senior Brother Chen, Senior Sister Liu, let’s have a drink together. We cultivators shouldn’t place too much emphasis on cultivation, but rather on having a clear Dao Heart." Ye Jingteng spoke with intention.
The others were surprised by Ye Jingteng’s words.
After all, on a superficial level, Ye Jingteng was naturally the most prominent.
But Chen Yunzi and Liu Huan did not speak much, and Ye Jingyu, as Ye Jingcheng, was momentarily stunned, but then seemed to understand, nodding repeatedly:
"Big brother’s lesson is right; Jingcheng has been too obsessive these years!" Ye Jingyu shook his head repeatedly.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingteng immediately smiled with relief.
His face radiated pride, as Ye Jingcheng had given him Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, meaning he had made some contributions to the family.
Drinks were exchanged, and discussions turned to the customs and traditions of the Yan Kingdom.
"Big brother, Senior Brother Liu, Senior Brother Chen, try the Blood Jade Eel Spirit Cuisine recently cultivated by our Ye Family!"
After drinking for a while, Ye Jingyu clapped, and two Great Spirit Discs were brought up.
The first was naturally Black Mushroom Fish Spirit Cuisine, while the latter was two Blood Jade Eels.
Under the Ye Family’s cultivation, there were now over a hundred Blood Jade Eels, with hundreds more young eels.
Although the Ye Family couldn’t sell them yet, they were already capable of serving them for hospitality.
"Is this the legendary Blood Jade Eel that nourishes the blood and Qi and aids in healing and body conditioning?" Even Chen Yunzi was intrigued.
The Blood Jade Eel before them had reached Tier One Top-Grade.
Clearly not yet Tier Two.
"Senior Brother Chen, that’s right. However, the Ye Family obtained these Blood Jade Eels not long ago, so cultivating them is still challenging. But in twenty or thirty years, they will surely enter the trading association like the Black Mushroom Fish!" Ye Jingyu replied.
He was referring to the trading association previously hosted by the Ye Family and the Taiyi Sect’s Illusion Peak Sword Peak, focused on Black Mushroom Fish.
The Black Mushroom Fish emphasizes flavor, while the Blood Jade Eel focuses on nourishment. If both Spiritual Cuisines are combined, the future of the Ye Family Trading Association will undoubtedly thrive, benefiting both Illusion Peak and Sword Peak.
