Spirit-Eye Spring; Turmoil at Martial Peak

In the quiet night sky, a faint Silver Moon shines.

The compasses held by the two monks guarding the building also emitted a faint spiritual light.

The light shone on Ye Jingcheng, revealing a golden pattern on his body, resembling a dragon taking flight.

"Fellow Daoist, please!" The two cultivators waved to welcome him.

Ye Jingcheng nodded. This dragon spirit image wasn't unique to him; every cultivator at the Purple Mansion level possessed it, though the color varied depending on their Cultivation Method.

The depth of cultivation varies depending on the individual's level.

However, Ye Jingcheng did not expect that the thunder spirit power he used from the Thunder Rhinoceros Beetle was actually a golden dragon shadow.

After Ye Jingcheng finished his inspection, he paused and looked at the two people behind him, only to find that they, like him, were also a little nervous.

Although the Spirit-Isolating Robe prevented us from seeing more of their facial expressions.

However, one can actually get a general idea by observing the rhythm of their steps and their breathing.

Moreover, being the last to enter already presents some problems.

The cultivator searching for defensive Law Treasure was nervous, which Ye Jingcheng found normal, after all, he was a late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator who had concealed a considerable amount of his cultivation.

But what surprised him was that the female cultivator was actually nervous, since he had expected her to be with the Azure Spirit Commerce Association.

However, he didn't linger and left immediately.

After passing through several quaint front porches and two secluded front courtyards, we finally saw the most mysterious night market hall in the entire Azure Spirit Night Market.

However, what came into view was not the usual square hall.

Instead, it was a huge circular hall, somewhat similar to a yurt on the grasslands, only its enormous size made it seem rather unusual.

There are nine large doors outside the rotunda.

Every door was wide open, and the hall was extremely spacious.

The group of cultivators took their seats in a circle inside.

Following the eight gates, only eight main roads were left, leading people directly to the central circular platform.

Ye Jingcheng chose the nearest door and the last seat, because he was in the last group of people, so there weren't many empty seats.

Upon entering, he discovered that the ceiling was transparent.

You can see the deep sky and the dark clouds.

This is different from what it looks like from the outside.

Moreover, in his view, such an arrangement would minimize the guardedness of those who possess the treasure, allowing them to confidently take out more stolen goods.

It can increase the popularity of Azure Spirit Night Market.

However, the moonlight tonight is rather dim, like an old oil lamp that is about to burn out.

Ye Jingcheng's gaze then shifted to the other cultivators, only to find that the entire hall was almost entirely Spirit-Isolating Robe.

Just then, a cultivator dressed in the robes of the Azure Spirit Commerce Association walked into the center of the platform.

"Gentlemen, almost everyone has arrived. The dark market is about to begin. I am the person in charge of the Azure Spirit Commerce Association for this event; you can call me Steward Qing. I believe many of you are familiar with the rules of our Azure Spirit Commerce Association, which can be summarized in sixteen characters!"

"Transactions are completed on the spot, and you can inspect the goods immediately. Once the money and goods are out of your hands, there are no refunds!"

"Of course, if the goods involve your relatives and friends, I hope you can remain calm. After all, the Chamber of Commerce doesn't want to see anyone get into trouble. After all, doing business is all about making money!" Manager Qing's words were the same as those of all the cultivators in the Azure Spirit Commerce Association, as if they had all come from a clan school.

The words weren't harsh, but they carried a strong sense of threat.

It should be noted that this place has Golden Core cultivators, not to mention that the lowest level of cultivators here are Purple Mansion cultivators.

This clearly demonstrates the Azure Spirit Commerce Association of Commerce's confidence.

Moreover, this Qing Manager's aura was vigorous, and upon closer inspection, it carried a terrifying majesty. If Ye Jingcheng was not mistaken, this Qing Manager was at least a Golden Core True Person!

"As before, the Chamber of Commerce will auction twenty treasures first. The remaining treasures will be auctioned off by each of you, fellow cultivators, either by bidding or exchanging them. Once successful, the Chamber of Commerce will take half a percent of the proceeds, but the maximum is five hundred Spirit Stone!"

Manager Qing spoke again.

Then he started clapping, and several female cultivators emerged from behind him, carrying three jade platters.

The three jade plates were then unveiled by Manager Qing.

As the brocade cloth was lifted, three treasures resembling crystal ants were revealed, startling everyone present.

"This is the Crimson Ant Crystal!" It wasn't Manager Qing who spoke, but one of the cultivators below.

This Tai Chi Ant Crystal is no ordinary item; it is one of the hardest Spirit Material. Even for a third-grade high-quality magic Law Treasure, adding some Tai Chi Ant Crystal can increase the hardness of the Law Treasure to at least the level of a third-grade top-quality magic weapon.

It can even be rated as Law Treasure top-tier third-class magic Law Treasure.

This material is even more precious than ordinary third-tier finished Law Treasure.

Especially for those Sword Cultivators, not to mention that there were three large pieces of ant crystals previously.

That's enough to enhance several flying swords simultaneously.

"Since everyone recognizes it, I won't go into too much detail. The starting bid for this treasure is 100,000, and each bid must be at least 500. Of course, I won't go into too much detail about the origin of this insect crystal. Even if there are some sects, I hope they can put aside their anger. The Cultivation World has never been about fighting and killing, but about making money peacefully!" Manager Qing's words were clearly pointed.

These words also extinguished the fervor in the hearts of many cultivators.

This insect crystal was clearly not obtained legitimately; it was stolen goods.

However, since it had already fallen into the hands of the Azure Spirit Commerce Association, even the original owner of the sect that produced the material could only swallow his pride and accept the loss.

Many cultivators also offered prices.

Ye Jingcheng was one of them.

However, the price quickly rose to 300,000 Spirit Stone, causing Ye Jingcheng to shake his head.

This night market is indeed of a very high standard; it's him who doesn't meet the requirements.

In the end, the three insect crystals sold for 310,000 Spirit Stone, which is no less than that of a typical top-grade magic Law Treasure.

After all, the greatest effect of this insect crystal is direct enhancement, and most cultivators would only choose to enhance their natal Law Treasure.

This is even more useful to cultivators than ordinary top-grade Law Treasure.

After all, one's natal Law Treasure has endless possibilities.

Ye Jingcheng wanted it because he wanted to use it to strengthen his Heavenly River Pearl and Heavenly Sand Seal magic Law Treasure.

"The second item up for auction is also a furnace cauldron. This is no ordinary furnace cauldron, but one that has cultivated the Six Desires Demon Canon Scripture. It is useful even for the Purple Mansion at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. If any fellow Daoist is full of energy, it is no less beneficial than constantly consuming elixirs. It can be described as a great pleasure in life!"

"However, this time it's different from the other auction items. We also need to help this female cultivator get revenge. As for which family or clan she's seeking revenge against, we won't say it outright, but it won't exceed the power of the Purple Mansion!" Manager Qing then pushed up another female cultivator.

Even though it was the second time Ye Jingcheng had witnessed this scene, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

However, this female cultivator was truly beautiful and possessed a natural charm; every smile and frown could captivate a person's soul.

The starting bid was 50,000 Spirit Stone, and the final price reached 120,000.

Surprisingly, its transaction price was comparable to that of Purple Palace Jade Liquid.

Ye Jingcheng could only say that his eyes had been opened once again, and he continued to squint, waiting for the next treasure.

When the third treasure appeared, Ye Jingcheng's expression became even more unusual. It was spirit medicine for the third-tier wooden cube that he needed.

The heartwood of a third-tier Xuanhu Peachwood.

It's made of two-thousand-year-old Xuanhu Peachwood, which can be considered a top-grade Spirit Material. Whether used in medicine or for refining, the wood is excellent.

However, Ye Jingcheng dared not bid, and only made a symbolic bid before giving up.

This treasure is extremely popular.

Ye Jingcheng also remembered the cultivator who was auctioned off last; he was a thin cultivator wearing Spirit-Isolating Robe.

The reason Ye Jingcheng remembered this cultivator was because he was also acquiring defensive Law Treasure, although his cultivation level was only at the early stage of the Purple Mansion.

Ye Jingcheng had some doubts; this might be another partner that the cultivator surnamed Jun had found.

The fourth treasure soon appeared, this time a third-tier thousand-year-old Seven-Leaf Flower.

It was also one of the third-tier wood-based spirit medicine, but Ye Jingcheng had become even more indifferent to it.

He also gave up after only making two bids for the spiritual flower.

This ensures that no one will notice.

This treasure was then bought by a cultivator at the early stage of the Purple Mansion.

It can be described as extremely ingenious, but behind the ingenuity lies a lurking trap.

Ye Jingcheng watched all of this calmly, his eyes barely showing any emotion.

For him, it was certainly good that the Wood Demon could break through to the third rank.

It doesn't matter if you can't break through, after all, the Wood Demon only has the effect of prolonging life, and even if you don't advance, you will still have a few years before you reap the rewards.

There's no need to take risks for short-term gains. His display of Qing Kongying's Law Treasure was already a risky move, and he absolutely cannot afford to make another mistake.

Just then, Manager Qing clapped his hands, and the fifth treasure quickly appeared.

This treasure caught Ye Jingcheng's eye; it was a huge, mysterious jade box.

Inside the jade box, there were also obvious Sumeru array patterns, and a pool of golden spiritual energy flowed within.

It is the Spirit Eye Spring that exists in Ye Jingcheng's Grotto-Heaven.

This Spirit Eye Spring is not a second-tier one, but a third-tier Spirit Eye Spring.

With this Spirit Eye Spring, even without so many wood cores, the Peachwood's advancement speed would be faster, and Ye Jingcheng would also find it easier to cultivate the Moon Spirit Clam.

His Spiritual Qi from his Grotto-Heaven was enough to break through to the third level in one fell swoop.

By then, even if he hasn't been in contact with the outside world for several years, the Spiritual Qi within the Grotto-Heaven will not be too lacking.

He himself could even cultivate using third-tier spiritual water, but he could foresee that this Spirit Eye Spring would also give rise to enemies.

After all, this Spirit Eye Spring is clearly not the kind that grows wild, but rather one that has been well-protected and obtained through brute force.

"This treasure is a low-grade third-tier Spirit Eye Spring. It can produce one drop of third-tier spiritual water every three months, and one drop of spiritual water is worth thousands of Spirit Stones. It is also extremely rare and in high demand. Moreover, the spring is thriving, and it may well advance to a mid-grade third-tier spring in the future!"

"Therefore, the starting bid for this treasure is 100,000 Spirit Stone, with each bid increment not less than 1,000 spirit stones. Of course, this treasure originated from a single cultivator's bid and has nothing to do with our merchant guild!"

For the first time, Manager Qing didn't tell them to be careful not to get angry; instead, he started shifting the blame, which made the group of somewhat excited cultivators frown.

Clearly, this Spirit Eye Spring is no ordinary spring; even the Azure Spirit Commerce Association cannot ignore it.

"110,000 Spirit Stone!"

"120,000 Spirit Stone!"

Even so, quite a few cultivators still began bidding.

After all, they'd come all this way to the night market, prepared to do dirty work.

As for having a few more enemies, that would require the other party to know who bought it.

This time, the resale of the Azure Spirit Token is extremely rampant; even the Azure Spirit Token Azure Spirit Commerce Association shouldn't be too concerned about who's behind it.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stone!" Ye Jingcheng also made his offer!

However, his price was quickly overshadowed.

"Three hundred and fifty thousand Spirit Stone!" Ye Jingcheng shouted again. The price of the Spirit Eye Spring had directly surpassed that of the initial insect crystal.

At this point, no one spoke again.

After all, most of the Spirit Eye Spring are located in the Lineage's ancestral mountains, and many Lineage are still somewhat afraid of them.

But it didn't matter to Ye Jingcheng. He could put it into his Grotto-Heaven, and even Nascent Soul Cultivator wouldn't be able to detect it.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist!" Manager Qing looked again at Ye Jingcheng's exposed eyes, seemingly trying to discern Ye Jingcheng's identity.

However, Ye Jingcheng appeared extremely calm and showed no stage fright whatsoever.

He took the Spirit Stone in one hand and the jade box in the other.

He sensed that someone was watching him, but he did not appear afraid.

He glanced around and, not seeing Li Baihe, realized that the true core disciples of the sects wouldn't participate in this night market.

After all, the treasures they possess don't need to be traded here; the sect will provide them with everything they need.

Therefore, those who come here are either from cultivation Lineage, Rogue Cultivator, or Purple Mansion cultivators who are not so powerful within a sect.

Holding the third-tier Spirit Eye Spring in his hand, he was filled with excitement.

Then Manager Qing took out the sixth treasure.

At this moment, a coffin was brought out.

The appearance of this coffin made the situation somewhat strange.

Even Ye Jingcheng sensed that the situation might be starting to change.

As expected, when the manager lifted the coffin lid, a young corpse was revealed.

"Azure Spirit Commerce Association, how dare you! This is our Senior Brother Wu!" These words ignited the anger of many cultivators present.

The person being auctioned was none other than Wu Quancai of Taiyi Martial Peak, who was also the top disciple of the Martial Peak decades ago. However, he disappeared many years ago after breaking through to the Purple Mansion.

It has now appeared in the Azure Spirit Commerce Association's dark market.

This was clearly intended to incite public anger within the Taiyi Sect.

Seeing this, Ye Jingcheng looked at Manager Qing with a rather intriguing expression.

As a third-tier Body Cultivator, Wu Quancai is naturally quite valuable, especially to the Heavenly Corpse Sect.

Moreover, the corpse was extremely well-preserved, clearly indicating that it had been destroyed by a god.

And it is highly likely that it was Green River Sect who killed them, deliberately sowing discord between the Zhao Kingdom's Medicine King Valley and Taiyi Sect.

Although Medicine King Valley cannot directly represent the Azure Spirit Commerce Association, the Azure Spirit Commerce Association is ultimately backed by Medicine King Valley.

"Calm down, calm down!" Manager Qing's tone instantly became authoritative.

"Leaving aside whether you are a cultivator of the Taiyi Sect or not, just looking at your demeanor, you've already fallen short!"

"This corpse was naturally not seized by our merchant guild, but rather consigned for auction. This is similar to the auction house in Taichang Market. Do you not accept consigned bids?"

"If you have feelings for the sect, then leave the corpse behind. If you have no feelings, then step back. I'll spare your life this time, but next time, don't blame me for being ruthless!" After saying this, he unleashed his Golden Core cultivation without restraint, causing all the Purple Mansion cultivators to feel a tightness in their bodies, as if they were carrying a heavy mountain on their backs.

For a moment, I was almost out of breath.

"The auction continues! The starting price is 30,000 Spirit Stone, and each bid must be at least 500 Spirit Stone!"

As Manager Qing finished speaking, the auction continued.

The cultivator who had spoken earlier stormed off in anger.

They did not participate in the subsequent trade fairs.

Ye Jingcheng, witnessing this scene, also kept his eyes closed.

He gained a new understanding of these eight open doors.

Now that he has purchased a third-tier Spirit Eye Spring, he is considering leaving early.

But then he shook his head, realizing that he was currently short of Spirit Stone.

After all, the Lineage still needs to purchase Purple Palace Jade Liquid and Foundation Establishment at the auction, which is related to the rationality of most of the Ye Family's cultivators.

We will never forget this!

Moreover, having missed this opportunity, it will be even more difficult for him to deal with the unwanted Law Treasure he possesses!