Treasure Pavilion, Third Floor (Thanks to reader ending in 2938 for the 500-coin tip)

Outside, the darkness was as black as ink, with only the unusually loud howls of wolves.

Inside, however, it was as bright as fire.

Ye Jingcheng's entire body radiated a red and yellow light.

Several Spirit Beast also looked over curiously.

As the Beast-Link Mark circulated, Ye Jingcheng discovered that the Earth Attribute Spiritual Qi flowing from the Golden-Scaled Beast could not only nourish his meridians, but also radiate onto the surface of his skin, forming a bright earth-yellow aura.

He didn't notice this at first, but after breaking through, he discovered that the earthy yellow spiritual energy was like a piece of armor.

This is clearly the origin of the Golden-Scaled Beast's scales.

This scene naturally delighted Ye Jingcheng, so he tried to circulate his Fire Attribute Spiritual Qi, which resulted in the room being filled with red and yellow spiritual light.

However, it is clear that the Crimson Flame Fox's spiritual power is more inclined to enhance the power of Fireball Technique.

The red aura only made his skin feel slightly hot, but had no other effect.

The Golden-Scaled Beast's spiritual power is more inclined to enhance the defensive capabilities of its body surface.

Ye Jingcheng tried to activate the Earth Spike Technique, but the increase in speed and power was not significant.

This also made Ye Jingcheng realize that the Golden-Scaled Beast's ability to perform the Earth Spike Technique so fluently was probably due to its pair of large, earth-yellow spiritual palms.

Even so, Ye Jingcheng was still pleasantly surprised.

Although the Golden-Scaled Beast is skilled in Earth Spike Technique, it is most famous for its scales.

Ye Jingcheng then took out basic Law Technique and began to practice the Stone Skin Technique.

Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture, Ye Jingcheng had only studied basic Fire Attribute Law Technique, such as Fireball Technique, Fire Shield, and Fire Snake Technique.

He rarely practiced Law Technique of other attributes.

In the Cultivation World, very few cultivators will learn all the low-level Law Technique; most specialize in one type.

After he reached the Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture, he didn't have enough time to study it. Alchemy and cultivation took up most of his time.

Now that he had the effect of the Golden-Scaled Beast's scales, he decided to learn the Stone Skin Technique.

This Stone Skin Technique is recorded in the Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture, and given that he is currently at the seventh level of Qi Refining, his cultivation will not be slow.

In just three days, Ye Jingcheng had completely mastered it, and a layer of stone-like skin began to appear on his body.

However, unlike ordinary stone skin which is gray, Ye Jingcheng's stone skin is bronze in color.

Ye Jingcheng drew his Shadowflow Sword and slashed at his own arm!

The next moment, to their surprise, they discovered that the Shadowflow Sword couldn't cut through this layer of stone skin at all.

It should be noted that although the Shadowflow Sword is only a low-grade first-tier sword, it is by no means too bad.

Ye Jingcheng then took out the Silver Snow Needles and used his spiritual power to pierce a hole in the stone skin.

He was very satisfied with the result.

This is practically a mid-grade first-tier defensive magic Law Artifact.

Moreover, if his skin were tanned a bit darker, turning bronze, perhaps no one would notice that he possessed the Stone Skin Technique.

In crucial moments, it can have unexpected effects.

Ye Jingcheng practiced a few more times, and almost just like with the Fireball Technique, he could instantly cast the Stone Skin Technique as long as the Spiritual Qi absorbed from the Beast-Link Mark.

However, if the Stone Skin Technique is applied to other external objects, the effect is the same as when he casts it himself.

This thwarted Ye Jingcheng's plan to apply the Stone Skin Technique to the Crimson Flame Fox.

Ye Jingcheng then looked at the Golden-Scaled Beast. At this moment, he was curious about whether the Golden-Scaled Beast could use the Stone Skin Technique.

He guessed that the Golden-Scaled Beast should be able to do it, but perhaps it was just instinct and it wouldn't usually care.

The Golden-Scaled Beast could sense Ye Jingcheng's thoughts, but at this moment it was somewhat bewildered, as if asking, "Can it?"

Ye Jingcheng, however, caused the Golden-Scaled Beast to release different Spiritual Qi, and the luster of its Gold Scale changed as well.

After recording the effect, Ye Jingcheng discovered that the denser the scales, the stronger the defensive capabilities!

Having confirmed his suspicions, Ye Jingcheng felt relieved, but he did not immediately refine the Golden-Scaled Beast's Advancement Pill.

The Golden-Scaled Beast has just broken through and is not yet stable. It would be better to advance further once it is stable.

Now, he was curious about Ye Haiping's words.

He knew that he had just reached the seventh level of Qi Refining.

The next day, as dawn broke, Ye Jingcheng headed towards the Treasure Pavilion.

Ye Haiping remained seated at the table. Ye Jingcheng took out some spiritual tea and brewed another pot for Ye Haiping, filling his blue-and-white porcelain cup to the brim.

"Seventh level of Qi Refining?" Ye Haiping was somewhat surprised, but then he seemed to remember that Ye Jingcheng had Five-Inch Beast-Link Mark, and suddenly realized.

The way he looked at Ye Jingcheng.

Ye Jingcheng didn't dodge; he was there today to uncover the secrets.

Furthermore, they wanted to find out how the Jade-Scaled Snake's spirit egg had been obtained in exchange.

"I've managed to break through by sheer luck, Eighth Grandfather. I'm cultivating the Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture. I'd like to ask if the Lineage can exchange it for a new Spirit Beast!" Ye Jingcheng asked without hiding anything.

The more he cultivated the Four-Aspect Heavenly Origin Scripture, the more powerful he felt this Cultivation Method was. Although there were no bottlenecks before Foundation Establishment, the sooner he acquired the corresponding Spirit Beast, the more stable his future cultivation path would be.

"Come with me!" Ye Haiping took out a wooden plaque and stuck it on the table, causing the Array of the Treasure Pavilion to change immediately.

After finishing these tasks, Ye Haiping led Ye Jingcheng toward the stairs of the Treasure Pavilion.

Soon, we reached the second floor.

Ye Jingcheng had been to this floor many times, so it was familiar to him. However, this time, Ye Haiping did not stop on the second floor but continued to walk towards the third floor.

The Treasure Pavilion on the third floor was even more mysterious; even when Ye Jingcheng followed the shadow of the stairs, he felt a blur in the distance.

Upon reaching the third floor, Ye Jingcheng assumed it would be where treasures were stored.

However, they found that the place was completely empty, resembling a conference hall.

In the center of the hall stood a Spirit Diagram Spirit Diagram, marked with numerous symbols, such as the Idle Cloud Chu Clan and the Buqing Li Clan...

Without exception, these Lineage were all marked in red.

At the very top, the brightest red one, is undoubtedly the Taiyi Sect.

This scene naturally left Ye Jingcheng full of doubt.

He wanted to speak, but Ye Haiping did not answer. Instead, he took out a token from the spirit table beside him.

This token looks no different from an ordinary Lineage Token, and its color is also grayish.

"With this Lineage Token, you will be a member of the Inner Hall Lineage from now on!" Ye Haiping handed the token to Ye Jingcheng without further explanation.

Ye Jingcheng took the token, and the next moment, he suddenly discovered that there was a hidden secret within this Lineage Token.

As he entered with his Divine Sense, he discovered that there were many spiritual figures inside.

Upon closer inspection of these spiritual images, one can see that they contain Jade Slip, Spirit Beast eggs, elixirs, and Law Artifact...

Each spirit shadow has a corresponding contribution point.

This is clearly a more detailed exchange list.

"This is the Inner Hall's token. You can exchange it for any of the treasures inside, as long as you have enough contribution points!"

"Furthermore, the clansmen in the Inner Hall also have access to some of the Lineage's secrets. If the token lights up with one light, it means a meeting is being held here. If the token lights up with two lights, it means there has been a change in the Lineage and an emergency meeting is being held. If it lights up with three lights, it means the Lineage is facing the risk of extinction!"