Golden Condensation Fruit and Corpse Pearl

The continuous rain stopped, and the dark sky finally brightened.

The distant mountains and waters appear exceptionally fresh, as if they have been washed clean.

All the cultivators were focused on the Beast Tide, and after seeing the Earth Dragon Demon King and other Demon Kings retreat, everyone's hearts finally settled down.

This ending, while not necessarily good for everyone, is at least acceptable to most cultivators.

As for a few Lineage like the Xu Family and Mo Families, this is destined to be a huge blow.

Almost all of the Qi Refining cultivators from the Mo Family have been absorbed into the Xu Family, and it is estimated that the entire Mo Family may be swallowed up by the Xu Family.

The Xu Family lost most of its Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now, the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators are not even as good as those of the Ye Family. In fact, if it weren't for the fact that they still had a Foundation Establishment who was about to turn his birthday, the Xu Family wouldn't even be able to choose a Foundation Establishment family head.

The Wan Family also suffered considerable losses, and in addition to being warned by the sect and having some of their treasures taken away, their future may be uncertain.

The Yongan Zhang Family and the Yuhe Zhong Family underwent the most significant changes, with no cultivators appearing here.

The Jin Family, on the other hand, are the absolute winners.

However, Ye Jingcheng was not optimistic about the Jin Family. Unless the Jin Family could truly and completely align themselves with the Taiyi Sect, the Jin Family would be the next to be wiped out.

The Taiyi Sect is not a sect that can tolerate people, or perhaps the Taiyi Sect is going through a dark period.

Ye Jingcheng thought to himself, and at that moment he was startled by his own thoughts.

Moreover, he knew that if he thought this way, other Lineage and forces would probably think the same way, since the True Lord Ancestor of the Taiyi Sect had not shown his face for over a hundred years.

Qi Refining cultivators live for two Jiazi (60 years), Foundation Establishment cultivators for four Jiazi, Purple Mansion cultivators for a full five hundred years, Golden Core cultivators for a thousand years, and Nascent Soul True Lord can live for more than two thousand years.

Even for Nascent Soul Cultivators, unless it's a life-or-death crisis, their seclusion only lasts for a few decades.

"I'm afraid the Taiyi Sect will continue to make moves," Ye Jingcheng thought to himself, and couldn't help but sigh.

If that's the case, the Ye Family will be in a difficult position to deal with.

Fortunately, the Ye Family has already established a foothold in the Azure Cloud Sea Region of the Eastern Sea, and with the Gold Condensation Fruit arriving soon, the Ye Family will at least become a Golden Core Lineage.

If the Eastern Region is truly in dire straits, the only option is to retreat to the Azure Cloud Sea Region.

However, the Teleportation Array still needs major repairs, and the last third-tier material Cloud Silver Iron Crystal, is still unavailable.

Otherwise, if the Teleportation Array couldn't withstand the pressure and collapsed midway, even if the Purple Mansion Ancestor was on the teleportation journey, he would only perish in the void.

"After this secret realm ends, the Spirit Boat will return to Taichang Market the next day. Everyone is advised to take note. In addition, Lineage that perform well will be commended, and the once-in-a-decade auction will be held in two months!" In the sky, the Master Tianzhen regained his usual brilliance. His eyes were like torches as he swept around the area before descending into the valley.

Then, the other Lineage also fell into the valley one by one.

Now that the Demon Beast have retreated, there's no need for everyone to land on the unsuitable mountain peaks anymore.

Moreover, since they are leaving tomorrow, everyone needs to recover.

Especially Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingliu.

The two of them had not yet taken the antidote for the Dust-Forgetting Pill.

The spirit houses for the cultivators were still divided as before, and Ye Haicheng invited Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingliu into the room together.

"Don't take those pills yet. Go to Taichang Market first. As for the treasures, someone will retrieve them." Ye Haicheng was still worried about being questioned by the Taiyi Sect.

Although the Kong Family has already conducted another Soul Inquiry, there's no guarantee they won't Soul Inquiry a third time.

If Ye Jingcheng wants to open the Stone Spirit Grotto-Heaven to retrieve something, he will inevitably regain some memories as well. It would be better to wait until he goes to Taichang Market before slowly retrieving the items.

Moreover, it's impossible for Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingliu not to attend the auction at Taichang Market.

It should be noted that it would take an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator more than half a month to travel from the Soaring Cloud Ye Family to Taichang Market.

The Ye Family should have dispelled their doubts by now, so there's no need for them to take that risk.

"Soaring Cloud Peak now has Teleportation Array, which can't withstand inspection by Golden Core cultivators. Moreover, the sect's intention is that Chu Xifen from the Chu Family, Xu Chunlin from the Xu Family, and I must stay here to prevent the Demon Beasts from taking back Jade Dragon Valley!" After Ye Haicheng finished speaking, he hung a Spirit Beast bag on Ye Xingliu's waist, meaning that Ye Xingliu should also continue to go to Taichang Market.

And inside this Spirit Beast pouch, there was clearly the Turtle Ancestor, the Great Granary Turtle.

"This time, the Lineage is the Purple Mansion Lineage, so we can be more flexible with the Foundation Establishment, unlike before. As for the Taihang Marketplace, I will have Xinghe handle it," Ye Haicheng added.

Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingliu nodded in agreement.

It is indeed not advisable for Soaring Cloud Peak to be exposed at this time.

Based on what they got, there was absolutely no need for them to return to Soaring Cloud Peak.

Going directly to Taichang Market would be more in line with their haul this time.

Of course, because Ye Jingcheng had taken the Dust-Forgetting Pill, he was completely unaware of what he had gained.

After a day of rest, the two, along with the distraught Ye Jingli, the revitalized Ye Jingyong, Ye Xingyi, and others, boarded the Taiyi Sect's Spirit Boat and headed towards Taichang Market.

Ye Jingli and the other two had all reached the ninth level of Qi Refining and needed to purchase Foundation Establishment.

Ye Xingyi, in particular, was in the final six months and needed to purchase and consume the Foundation Establishment immediately. Ye Jingyong was another one, although he was still four years away from sixty, the Foundation Establishment was only sold once every ten years.

He also needs to seize this opportunity.

Otherwise, the Foundation Establishment will have to be distributed within the Ye Family.

On the deck, Ye Jingli was still somewhat lost in thought, staring blankly at the fleeting sky, while Ye Jingyong was clearly much more relaxed because of his marriage.

"Sixth Brother, you're at the age where you should be getting married." Ye Jingcheng really didn't know how to persuade him, so he could only say this.

Having a wife and children should make him more mature.

Then, seemingly realizing that he wasn't married either, he added:

"Sixth Brother, there's a chance to snag Spirit Beasts at Taichang Market. Let's try to find two with even greater potential!"

After saying that, he sat down next to Ye Jingli.

"Thank you, Jingcheng. It was Sixth Brother who lost his composure." After a long while, Ye Jingli, as if he had come to terms with many things. He looked at the sky, and then his gaze gradually became focused.

"Jingcheng, this time I must achieve Foundation Establishment!" He clenched his fist, as if he had already won a Foundation Establishment at auction, his tone more resolute than ever before.

In his view, the reason for this defeat was that his strength was too low; he couldn't protect the Lineage like Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingcheng smiled and patted the latter on the shoulder.

"Sixth Brother, by the time you Foundation Establishment, I, Crimson Flame Fox, am still missing a second-tier Law Artifact— flying wings!"

Ye Jingli smiled, then made a promise to Ye Jingyong Ye Jingli, while the two of them looked at Ye Jingcheng.

Clearly, if they didn't have enough Spirit Stones, they wanted to borrow some from Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingcheng readily agreed, and he would lend them to Ye Jingli, Ye Jingyong, or Ye Xingyi if needed.

Moreover, even if they didn't borrow, the Lineage would still buy it this time, and the three of them could exchange it themselves.

However, the three of them were worried that other members of their Lineage would also need to exchange contribution points, so they decided to bid for one themselves.

This is a safer approach.

Needless to say, Ye Xingyi earned quite a lot of Spirit Stones in the three years he spent in Taichang Market.

Ye Jingli is also an Artifact Refiner, but his second brother, Ye Jingyong, is probably indeed struggling financially.

The Taiyi Sect's enormous Spirit Boat took more than three days to arrive, but the return journey seemed to be even faster, as soon as the outline of Taichang Market came into view.

There is one and a half hours left until the third day.

The crimson sky, which had initially seemed somewhat oppressive to the cultivators, now even gave them a sense of relief.

Having experienced the panic of the Beast Tide and the fear of the secret realm, many cultivators were already exhausted, both physically and mentally.

As for Taichang Market, putting aside everything else, none of those who have been targeted so far have survived.

This alone is enough to reassure many people.

After the Spirit Boat landed in Taichang Market, Ye Jingcheng Ye Xingliu, and the others went straight to their own shops.

Although there are still awards and commendations at this moment, the Ye Family's gains in the secret realm are average, so they are not included in those awards. On the contrary, the Chu Family is included.

You need to go to Taiyi Tower to collect your prize.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, aren't you going?" Chu Yanqing asked Ye Jingcheng with some confusion, noticing that Ye Jingcheng and the others were heading in different directions.

The benefits of the secret realm are known only to the cultivators within the sect and the Taiyi Sect. This time, those ranked in the top ten will receive them.

In her opinion, the Ye Family must be in the top ten.

That's why she's confused now.

Ye Jingcheng paused, but didn't answer. He just glanced at him and continued walking forward.

"Yan Qing, the Ye Family only has two people in total, so the harvest isn't based on average," Chu Xiyu said from the side.

He still felt something was off. He suddenly realized that Chu Yanqing seemed to be too close to that Ye Family boy.

"I know there are only two of them." Chu Yanqing wanted to refute her father, as she and Ye Jingcheng had worked together for at least three years.

Doesn't she know what kind of person Ye Jingcheng is?

She even felt that no one here could truly see through Ye Jingcheng.

However, she didn't want to continue talking to Chu Xiyu.

After more than a month of exploration in the secret Chu-Ye Pavilion, Ye Jingcheng had thought that there would be very few cultivators in the Chu-Ye Pavilion.

To his surprise, there were still one or two cultivators from the Chu-Ye Pavilion. Ye Jinghao was explaining things to them. When they saw Ye Jingcheng and the others appear, the cultivator was pleasantly surprised.

"The pills will not be available for another five days. I hope you understand," Ye Jingcheng said before the other party could speak.

They've just returned, so naturally they can't start refining pills right away.

The fact that the other party has been staying here suggests that they are a regular customer of the Chu-Ye Pavilion.

"Eleventh Brother, Sixth Brother, Patriarch!" Ye Jinghao was also a little excited at this moment. On the day they set off, only Ye Jingyu and Ye Jinghao remained here.

Clearly, they are now taking turns holding the fort.

"You've worked hard!" Ye Xingliu nodded in praise when he saw Ye Jinghao's condition.

The group then entered the shop's courtyard.

None of them lingered in the front yard; instead, they went straight to the back yard.

"I have gained some insights today and will be going into seclusion for a few days!" Ye Xingliu and Ye Jingcheng both chose to go into seclusion.

This was also to prevent them from being summoned away by the Miaofa True Person.

However, they were clearly overthinking it. After three days passed without incident, they both felt relieved.

Now that the Taiyi Sect wants to investigate, there's no reason for them to summon him again, especially since the auction is in two months.

They can also choose to go into seclusion again.

Ye Xingliu took out the magic arrays and began setting them up one by one.

After setting up the layers upon layers, he took out the Spirit Beast bag, and soon, a tortoise shell the size of a palm landed on the table next to him.

"Go into Turtle Ancestor's space and take a look!" Ye Xingliu.

So much time has passed; they need to take the antidote for the Dust-Forgetting Pill and also check on the spoils of this trip.

The space of the Turtle Ancestor seemed to be larger than the last time they checked it. The two chose a cave and swallowed the pills. The sealed memories slowly returned to normal.

Having experienced the secret realm, Ye Jingcheng began to summarize his experiences in detail.

For him, it wasn't just the treasures obtained within the secret realm that were precious; the insights gained within were equally invaluable.

Ye Xingliu's style of handling affairs and his cautious approach are also worth studying repeatedly.

By the time I finished processing these memories, more than half an hour had passed.

Ye Jingcheng opened his eyes and found that Ye Xingliu was also looking at him. Although he didn't say anything, Ye Jingcheng knew that Ye Xingliu was interested in the Corpse Daoist's last Bone Ring.

The Corpse Daoist did not hesitate to feign death by splitting his soul, thus escaping.

There must be a great many hidden treasures among them.

It should be noted that even after losing a complete split soul, the Corpse Daoist could still control eight refined corpses, indicating that his Divine Soul should be infinitely close to that of an Earth Soul.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to reach that level.

The reason Ye Jingcheng and his companion considered setting an ambush was that they knew how much damage the death of a split soul would do to the main soul.

Moreover, the most powerful Purple Sun Demon Corpse has already been killed by the cultivators of the Taiyi Sect.

They didn't believe that this Corpse Daoist possessed even stronger corpse-refining abilities.

Moreover, if such a thing were to happen, it's uncertain whether it would be the Taiyi Sect killing the Corpse Daoist, or the Corpse Daoist killing the Taiyi Sect.

Ye Jingcheng took out the Stone Spirit Grotto-Heaven and the Bone Ring.

The Bone Ring was still completely grayish-white, appearing extremely ordinary. If one hadn't witnessed its power before, they would definitely have thought it was just an ordinary Bone Ring.

But in fact, this Bone Ring can even store the remains of living people.

It should be similar to that scroll treasure.

Ye Jingcheng began to slowly erase the Divine Sense Mark on the Bone Ring.

Since the Corpse Daoist has already perished, it is easy to erase.

Soon, Ye Jingcheng completed the recognition process and entered the Bone Ring space together with Ye Xingliu.

The space within the Bone Ring was small, even smaller than the painting, about the size of a large hall.

The entire space was set up as a somber hall of white bones.

Inside the hall, there were many empty coffins, which had obviously previously contained spirit corpses, numbering about twenty.

Clearly, this Corpse Daoist had prepared more than twenty second-tier refined corpses before entering, which made Ye Jingcheng feel a little scared.

Fortunately, he hadn't attacked this Corpse Daoist, otherwise he really wouldn't have been a match for him.

However, the lingering fear quickly dissipated, and his eyes were now fixed on a jade box gleaming with spiritual light and a blood box that was extremely reddish-purple.

Two boxes were placed on the table in the very center of the hall, covered with a spiritual shield.

Although Ye Jingcheng and Ye Xingliu had never actually seen the jade box, they had seen it countless times on the Jade Slip.

It was a newly ripened Gold Condensation Fruit.

The other blood box contained, surprisingly, a corpse bead.