A Sky-High-Priced Lead, the Beginning of Blazing Sun

The second floor of the Mystic Azure Pavilion is extremely luxurious, with four separate rooms that neatly separate alchemy, artifact, and talisman arrays.

Although I didn't see the interior layout.

But this layout alone surpasses many of the shops owned by the Purple Mansion Lineage.

Ye Jingcheng also subconsciously looked towards the third floor, seemingly wanting to see if there were any treasures there.

Seeing this, the person in charge also squinted.

"If you have enough Spirit Stones, we can exchange them for the treasures on the third floor!"

Clearly, the other party already knew about his extravagant spending. Ye Jingcheng didn't reply, but just smiled, and then walked into the shop selling elixirs Spirit Materials.

Inside the shop, the interior was even more magnificent, with various precious red nanmu woods carved with all sorts of intricate patterns.

Moreover, it exudes a remarkable Spiritual Qi.

Looking further towards the wooden counter, one could see a dazzling array of elixirs and various Spirit Materials displayed there.

Ye Jingcheng even saw the Spirit Materials: sunflower wood and Peacock Stone Formula.

However, his gaze quickly shifted to the other side. The Ye Family's collection of these Spirit Materials had already been publicized by informants, so he naturally couldn't buy them at this moment.

Even if it's just these few things that he lacks.

His final target was the Body Tempering Golden Mud and several other body tempering Spirit Materials. He then asked:

"How much does this spirit mud cost?" Ye Jingcheng asked.

"Five thousand Spirit Stones per tael!" the steward replied immediately, then, seeing that Ye Jingcheng did not answer, added:

"Fellow Daoist is a new face, and is probably not a cultivator from our Yan Kingdom. For newcomers, we can offer a discount of fifty Spirit Stones per tael!"

The Body Tempering Golden Mud can enhance the Foundation Establishment Late Stage Body Cultivators, and selling it for five thousand Spirit Stones isn't really expensive.

Ye Jingcheng smiled as if he had been exposed when the person in charge tried to probe him.

But he didn't answer. Sometimes, saying too much can lead to mistakes, and it's better not to answer at all.

Ye Jingcheng looked around again before speaking:

"Give me a pound of gold mud, and also a second-grade top-quality Law Artifact, the kind that's like a large urn hammer, preferably the kind that can smash things with one blow!" Ye Jingcheng said.

The person in charge immediately beamed with joy.

The first time he met a Rogue Cultivator bought a pound of gold mud at once.

You should know that although there isn't much of this golden mud, about two ounces is enough for one use. Many people who are using this kind of spiritual mud for the first time usually only need to use it two or three times.

Therefore, the most commonly purchased items are around five taels (approximately 250 grams).

Not to mention that Ye Jingcheng also needs to buy a second-tier top-grade magic Law Artifact.

All told, it cost sixty to seventy thousand Spirit Stones.

A normal Foundation Establishment cultivator might not even have 60,000 to 70,000 Spirit Stones in their entire fortune.

The person in charge led Ye Jingcheng to the shop of Law Artifacts. All the Law Artifacts here were covered by spiritual shields to ensure that their Law Artifact light was not diminished.

Some exquisite magical Law Artifacts, when constantly enveloped by a spiritual shield, can even become more powerful.

"These are the Law Artifacts suitable for you, fellow Daoist!" the person in charge pointed out one by one.

The first item that catches the eye, located at the very top, is a Violet Gold Hammer, covered with array patterns and horns.

These horns are covered with sharp, array-like patterns.

One blow is enough to ensure that even if a cultivator doesn't die, they will be severely injured.

The only downside is that the aura of the Violet Gold Hammer isn't very strong; it's barely a top-tier second-order item.

Then came a Glazed Hammer, which was much more beautiful and was considered a top-quality item among second-tier top-grade weapons.

Its Treasure Radiance was dazzling and exquisite.

"The Violet Gold Hammer is a powerful hammer with wide-ranging strikes, weighing 3,999 jin. Its horns and barbs can also be launched. If it gets close, even a Qi Refining cultivator at the Purple Mansion level could be seriously injured. This treasure is worth 18,000 Spirit Stones!"

"The Glazed Hammer can release a glazed divine light. Without eye protection, one's eyes may feel unbearably stinging under this light. It can be surprisingly effective in critical moments. Moreover, this hammer is incredibly light, even a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Body Cultivator can wield it freely! Priced at 20,000 Spirit Stones!"

Ye Jingcheng looked at one next, and the person in charge then introduced one.

They went on to introduce five or six hammer-type Law Artifacts.

"Let's go with the Glazed Hammer. Let's calculate how many Spirit Stones it costs."

"A total of 69,500 Spirit Stones. Fellow Daoist, just give 69,000 Spirit Stones, and we'll waive the extra 500 Spirit Stones!" The person in charge was quite generous.

After rounding down the amount, he took out his Storage Bag, put the gold mud and the Law Artifact inside, and then asked:

"Fellow Daoist, are you from the Demon-Slaying Valley the Cultivation World of the Chu Kingdom? I've heard that a secret realm has recently appeared there?"

"Fellow Daoist, you jest. Could there really be a true secret realm in Demon-Slaying Valley?" Ye Jingcheng replied with a half-smile, while touching his Storage Bag.

It seems that his goodwill towards the person in charge has greatly increased because they wiped out five hundred Spirit Stones.

The person in charge nodded in satisfaction, realizing that Ye Jingcheng knew so much about the Demon-Slaying Valley, so his identity was naturally clear.

"However, I do have some good news. I wonder if you dare to take it, but the price is thirty thousand Spirit Stones!"

"I guarantee you'll make a fortune," Ye Jingcheng said.

His face was full of smiles.

He casually tossed the Storage Bag in his hand, looking relaxed and carefree.

"Fellow Daoist, would you mind revealing some details?" The person in charge narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Of course it's a big deal, much better than the secret realm of the Demon-Slaying Valley. And to be honest, I'm here to do a big deal too. I'm buying this Glazed Hammer to Array!" Ye Jingcheng said, stopping short of revealing the truth.

"Could I reveal a little more? Thirty thousand Spirit Stones is quite a lot; it's a bit difficult for me to explain!" The person in charge looked troubled.

"If you're not sincere, then forget it!" Ye Jingcheng tossed the Storage Bag to the other party, then took the Body Tempering Golden Mud and the Glazed Hammer and walked outside.

Ye Jingcheng even flew directly out of the market without stopping at all.

After leaving the market, Ye Jingcheng took out his Spirit Boat and flew towards Purple Wild Goose Mountain in Returning Goose Commandery.

The speed was neither fast nor slow.

Maintain the speed of a second-tier high-grade Spirit Boat.

Along the way, his Divine Sense patrolled the surroundings normally, just like any other cultivator buying treasures.

However, before Ye Jingcheng had flown a hundred miles, he saw a beam of light flying towards him from behind.

"Fellow Daoist, how can business matters be handled in such a hurry?" Ye Jingcheng turned around and saw that it was none other than Manager Ji of the Mystic Azure Pavilion.

This season's manager has quite a reputation in Mystic Azure Marketplace and enjoys extremely high prestige within the Ji Family.

Considering all of Ye Jingcheng's actions, which he believed were flawless, he trusted that the other party would catch up.

In retrospect, his conjecture was entirely correct.

This time, he was targeting the Xun Family. The Dark Azure Gang would never trust ordinary methods; only naked interests, especially those with risks, would fool them.

Ye Jingcheng, however, has more leverage in this matter.

However, even if I feel joy, I must not show it at this moment.

Instead, Ye Jingcheng took out Law Artifact, the Glazed Hammer from before, as if he was about to smash the other party to death on the spot if they disagreed!

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be nervous, it's just business!" the person in charge quickly added.

"You still don't know your name, fellow Daoist?"

"Just call me Fellow Daoist Jin or Fatty Jin!" Ye Jingcheng replied coldly.

He stopped the Spirit Boat and gestured for fellow Daoist Ji to Spirit Boat it.

Once aboard the Spirit Boat, Fellow Daoist Ji casually glanced around and saw many blood-soaked corpses and some skeletons placed on Spirit Boat.

His expression changed slightly, but he quickly recovered.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, could you please elaborate? Our Ji Family can pay some consultation fees in advance!" Steward Ji said.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng's eyes lit up, but he quickly gave up.

"No, the consultation fee is too low. I'll share more of this information so you'll know more, fellow Daoist. Besides, I risked my life to obtain this information, so not a single one of the thirty thousand Spirit Stones can be shortchanged!"

"But don't worry, Steward Ji, you can simply take out the Spirit-Inquiring Talisman to verify my authenticity!" Ye Jingcheng said.

After hearing Ye Jingcheng say this, Steward Ji hesitated.

He then looked towards the Spirit Boat behind him.

Ye Jingcheng knew that there was another person inside the Spirit Boat, who was also Foundation Establishment cultivator.

This is why Ye Jingcheng is so fearless.

Because it was impossible to uncover his cultivation level and identity.

This is why he went to the restaurant first to inquire, in order to find out the whereabouts of the Dark Azure Gang's Purple Mansion cultivators.

According to the introduction, Mystic Azure Marketplace is at most a second-tier market. The Dark Azure Gang also has two more important clan mountains, both of which require Purple Mansion cultivators to oversee.

"Fellow Daoist Jin's suggestion is acceptable, after all, our Dark Azure Gang is not some great evil people. However, our Dark Azure Gang cannot do a losing business. If we determine that the value is less than 30,000, Fellow Daoist Jin must return the corresponding proportion of Spirit Stones!" Manager Ji finally spoke up.

Their tone suggested Dark Azure Gang had conceded a great deal of benefits.

"Don't worry, Steward Ji, the profit is worth hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stones. If you include the subsequent profits, the income will be over a million!" Ye Jingcheng said.

A hint of pain appeared on his face, as if he had also given up a great deal of benefit.

"However, Steward Ji, I have one more request. I also want a share of the pie, though it won't be much. Steward Ji and the Dark Azure Gang must not interfere with this fortuitous opportunity for me!" Ye Jingcheng said again.

This time, when the person in charge spoke up, the face of the person in charge of the matter darkened. He did not expect that after he made one request, Ye Jingcheng would make another.

After a moment of silence, he nodded.

"Let's make Heavenly Dao Oath!" Ye Jingcheng said.

That season's manager nodded in agreement.

After the Heavenly Dao Oath, Ye Jingcheng took out the Spirit Separation Array to isolate the two of them.

This scene also made the person in charge of that season a little nervous.

After all, it's Array spirit-isolation formation, and Ye Jingcheng is clearly Body Cultivator. If he were to use any tricks on him, he might not be able to defeat Ye Jingcheng.

Judging from the layout and furnishings on the Spirit Boat, he could conclude that Ye Jingcheng was not the kind of good person he appeared to be in the marketplace.

He should be called an Evil Cultivator.

"Steward Ji, give us the Spirit Stones first!" Ye Jingcheng said again.

That Ji, the steward, nodded in agreement. After all, it was news, so giving Spirit Stones first was normal.

So they simply threw out a Storage Bag.

Storage Bag were 15,000 Spirit Stones!

"Give me half first."

"Alright, Steward Ji, do you know anything about the Xun Family of Purple Wild Goose Mountain?" Ye Jingcheng asked.

"Of course I know, Fellow Daoist Jin, are you just teasing me? The Xun Family is an equal Purple Mansion Lineage, with two Purple Mansion cultivators in the family, and even more unknown secrets!" Steward Ji's expression immediately changed.

"Don't be anxious, Manager Ji. If that were the case, I wouldn't dare to rob the Blazing Sun Crystal Mine even if I had ten lives!" Ye Jingcheng smiled slightly, revealing his purpose for this trip.

"Master Ji, what if I told you that both of the Xun Family's Purple Mansions have already perished?" Ye Jingcheng said.

These words immediately shocked the person in charge of the Ji family!

"This..."

He was speechless with surprise, because the Spirit-Inquiring Talisman in his hand had not changed, which meant that the two Purple Mansions had indeed perished!

Otherwise, the Spirit-Inquiring Talisman must be lit.

The Dark Azure Gang knows a great deal about the Xun Family.

He had ordered the study of the Xun Family, including that of Chief Secretary Ji.

Because the Purple Wild Goose Mountain where the Xun Family is located not only has Spirit Vein that has reached the middle grade of the third rank, but also has earth fire that has reached the third rank underground.

The area is warm year-round, making it an excellent place for refining weapons.

Its value is immeasurable, and there are many mineral veins on the mountain.

The Dark Azure Gang had long coveted this Spirit Mountain.

However, due to insufficient strength, they have not yet made a move. If both of the Xun Family's Purple Mansions are dead...

Then the Dark Azure Gang has nothing to fear!

They could swallow up the Xun Family's territory in one fell swoop; the value of that investment was truly in the millions.

"How did you make your judgment, fellow Daoist?" Of course, no matter how shocked he was inside, Steward Ji appeared very calm on the surface.

The value of 30,000 Spirit Stones is not something that can be summed up in a single sentence; he still has many questions to ask.

However, Ye Jingcheng did not answer this time.

Instead, she took out a Jade Slip!

Inside the Jade Slip was the scene of Ye Jingcheng searching the soul. It showed a Foundation Establishment from the Xun Family who was ordered to go to the Chu Kingdom to buy a third-tier spirit corpse.

Unexpectedly, Ye Jingcheng intercepted them midway, not only searching their souls but also finding the Storage Bag that the Xun Family had brought with them.

There are even third-tier Law Treasure inside.

That Law Treasure was also Law Treasure of the Xun Family's Purple Mansion, and it had become ownerless and was being sold!

"May I keep this Jade Slip?" Steward Ji asked.

"Fellow Daoist, you may make a copy, but I cannot give you the original!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

His Jade Slip had obviously been processed, and he had even taken a picture of Jade Slip, so there was no need to worry about the Spirit-Inquiring Talisman.

However, if the other party were to study it, problems could easily arise, but the copy's depiction would be fine.

Ye Jingcheng didn't believe the other party could see through it.

"May I have that Law Treasure?" Manager Ji asked again.

"Although this Law Treasure is just Purple Jade Spear, it is still a low-grade third-tier magic Law Treasure. What price are you willing to offer?" Ye Jingcheng asked.

These words put Steward Ji in a dilemma. He wanted to look behind him, but Ye Jingcheng cast a spirit-blocking Spirit Talisman.

"Let me see its quality first!" Manager Ji finally spoke up.

Without hesitation, Ye Jingcheng threw out his Law Treasure weapon, the Purple Jade Spear.

After reading it once, the other person's eyes also gleamed.

"How about 30,000 Spirit Stones? This is just a low-grade third-tier attack Law Treasure!" Steward Ji said.

Ye Jingcheng simply shook his head.

"Steward Ji, I'm keeping this Law Treasure; it's not like I can't use it later. But don't even think about buying it at the price of stolen goods. After all, I also have plans for the Purple Mansion, and I don't believe I need to fear the Xun Family's retaliation!"

When Ye Jingcheng refused, Manager Ji was not surprised, but since he didn't absolutely need it, he didn't continue.

Instead, they asked again:

"Fellow Daoist Jin, may I ask how the Xun Family's Purple Mansion died?"

Ye Jingcheng rolled his eyes at the other person!

"I just came from the Demon-Slaying Valley. Fellow Daoist Ji, do you perhaps think I am a god?" Ye Jingcheng retorted, which put the steward, Ji, in a difficult position.

"But even this information doesn't mean anything; perhaps the Xun Family..."

"That's not my business. My business is selling information, guaranteeing its accuracy, and 30,000 Spirit Stones isn't much!" Ye Jingcheng's tone also turned cold.

These words caused the face of the person in charge, Ji, to darken.

This is how negotiations in the wild are conducted; it's all about momentum and spirit.

Ye Jingcheng has clearly gained the upper hand.

"One last question for you, Fellow Daoist Ji. I'll be leaving now. If the Dark Azure Gang isn't in a hurry, they can wait for me. I'll take down Setting Sun Mountain, where the Blazing Sun Crystal Mine is located, first!" Ye Jingcheng said without any hesitation.

These words caused the head steward to sigh.

He knew that Ye Jingcheng was more difficult to deal with than he had imagined. Sure enough, anyone who could eat so much was hard to handle.

They didn't give him any opportunity to exploit.

Of course, he also knew that those Evil Cultivators in the Demon-Slaying Valley were just like that, each one as shrewd as an ancient monster.

"Fellow Daoist Jin, my last question is, why wasn't that Foundation Establishment cultivator's spirit suppressed by the Lineage's jade book, and why was his soul searched by you?"

"I am not aware of this matter, and besides, I am only taking a chance," Ye Jingcheng shook his head.

"However, consider this token my congratulatory gift to the Dark Azure Gang!" Ye Jingcheng suddenly took out a Lineage Token from the Xun Family and handed it to the other party.

Then he stretched out his hand again, asking for the remaining 15,000 Spirit Stones.

After hesitating for a moment, the head of the department handed another Storage Bag to Ye Jingcheng.

After collecting the Spirit Stones, Ye Jingcheng withdrew the spirit-isolating Array and then piloted his Spirit Boat directly towards the distance.

As Ji, the head steward, remained where he was, another person emerged from his previous Spirit Boat.

"How is the situation?"

"The news about the Xun Family is quite important. We must return to Mystic Azure Peak and consult with the Ancestor!"

"The Xun Family? Now you know why the Xun Family has been collecting Spirit Talisman and Array these past few days?"

"Hmm, I thought it was some kind of secret realm at first, but now it seems the Xun Family is facing a major crisis!"

"Crisis?"

"The Xun Family's Purple Mansion is gone. We two cannot decide this matter. Let the Ancestor make the decision!"

Mystic Azure Peak, also known as Three Kings Peak, is located south of Returning Goose Commandery and is adjacent to Eastern Ridge Commandery.

The Ji Family, Xing, Xiao Family Xing Families of the Dark Azure Gang are also located on the three mountains respectively.

At this moment, inside a grand hall on the foremost of the three peaks.

Several cultivators gathered here, and sandalwood incense burned slowly inside the hall, filling the entire hall with swirling smoke.

"Let's all set up the Array. If this is true, it will be a great opportunity for our Dark Azure Gang!" The speaker was Ji Tianhe, Purple Mansion cultivator from the Ji Family, the head of the three families, and also the Supreme Elder of the Dark Azure Gang.

The others nodded and quickly set up their own Array.

The reason why the Dark Azure Gang was able to make a name for itself in Returning Goose Commandery was because the three families colluded and acted together.

Once the Array was fully set up, another figure dressed in a gray Daoist robe spoke up:

"We can't act rashly. It might be a conspiracy by the Xun Family. We covet Purple Wild Goose Mountain, and they covet our Mystic Azure Peak. Their preparations for war might also be a scheme to frame us!"

"Besides, this news came so suddenly; it feels a bit contrived!"

"It is somewhat deliberate, but it's not impossible. Everyone has seen the Jade Slip. Today is an opportunity to discuss it. Dao Rong, your Xing Family should also give their opinion!" Ji Tianhe said.

"Uncle Ji, the Xing Family will not make any decisions this time; we will simply follow the decision of our two clan uncles!" Xing Daorong is the head of the Xing Family and also holds the position of deputy leader in the Dark Azure Gang.

However, he knew that the Xing Family only had third-tier Spirit Beasts and no Purple Mansion cultivators, making them inferior to the other two families.

Moreover, he knew the abilities and temperaments of the two Purple Mansions, so as long as they approved, there wouldn't be much of a problem.

"We definitely have to try, we can't rush this!" said Xiao Hongyun, the supreme elder of the Xiao Family.

"First, we need to determine if the Xun Family patriarch is still alive. The first thing we should do is find Rogue Cultivator from the Purple Mansion and ask the Xun Family to refine a third-tier Law Treasure. Let's see if they will accept this task!"

"Secondly, inquire with West King Valley, promise them 20% of the profits, and see if West King True Person agrees!"

"Thirdly, we must find out the whereabouts of all the core members of the Xun Family and the location of their treasures!"

"Fourth, and most importantly, we designed the Xun Family to provoke our Dark Azure Gang, laying the foundation for our intervention!" Xiao Hongyun explained one by one.

"Yes, Elder Xiao is absolutely right. Does anyone else have anything to add?" Ji Tianhe asked again.

"Uncle Ji, we must make our move against that Jin-surname cultivator first and see how the Xun Family reacts!" Xing Daorong added surprisingly this time.

"Yes, Dao Rong's words are also very good, but the most important thing is to find out the location of the Xun Family patriarch. In addition to Rogue Cultivators to probe, I will also use the Flying Puppet Art to investigate Purple Wild Goose Mountain at night."

Setting Sun Mountain.

The fiery red sunset sank towards the horizon.

The entire mountain peak was also bathed in a fiery red light.

The mountain peak was under extreme security, but at this moment, several Five Poison Bees landed under a maple tree in the distance.

After observing for a while, the Five Poison Bee finally landed inside a locust tree.

The next moment, a figure stepped out and put away the Five Poison Bees.

This person was none other than Ye Jingcheng, who was wearing the Spirit-Isolating Robe.

His face and body remained extremely obese.

He had already been staying by Flame Sun Peak for several days.

Ye Jingcheng only emerged from the tree after he saw some mysterious cultivators appear in the forest.

He knew that those mysterious cultivators were most likely Dark Azure Gang had come to gather intelligence.

Although going at this time is not ideal.

However, without timing it perfectly, a real bloodbath cannot be fabricated, nor can the Dark Azure Gang be convinced.

Moreover, he bought gold mud and Glazed Hammer. It would take some time to use the former, and it would also take time to refine and master the magic Law Artifact. So, it would be just right if more than half a month passed!

This time, he was truly going to sacrifice all the cultivators here to the Blood Flag.

As for the Xun Family, Ye Jingcheng felt no pity whatsoever.

In the Taichang Mountain Range, it was the Xun Family, the Yan Family, and others who killed Ye Xingyi and captured several members of the Ye Family.

That deep-seated hatred, today is the day to avenge it!

As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared, Ye Jingcheng Spirit Control Golden-Scaled Beast, and golden Gold Scales began to emanate from its body, making it resemble a humanoid pangolin.

At this moment, although he was not Body Cultivator, his physical body had reached the strength of the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage.

This was almost exactly what corresponded to his current Foundation Establishment Late Stage status. A Glazed Hammer appeared in his hand, and behind him, corpses began to appear.

Ye Jingcheng had previously obtained the art of corpse refining from the Corpse Daoist.

This is just what I needed.