78: Chapter 78 Five martial arts prodigies, one more chance to win a prize!

Although the auction event at the White Bird Market experienced an unexpected disturbance, with Ye Changge's thunderous intervention and instant annihilation of two Foundation Establishment Mid-stage Bandit Cultivators, the chaos was not only quickly quelled, but the prestige of the Ye Family was pushed to a new height.

The subsequent two days of the auction proceeded surprisingly smoothly; no one dared to cause trouble again, and it finally concluded successfully.

After the auction ended, Ye Changge and Lu Shiyin rode Xiaojin and returned safely to Longmai Mountain.

Inside Changge Hall, Lu Shiyin held a detailed jade slip and reported softly: "Husband, this auction sold a total of over forty-three thousand Spirit Stones, setting a record for the White Bird Market over the years."

She paused, a flash of understanding from her calculations appearing in her eyes, and continued: "However, after deducting the costs of various auction items, market maintenance, personnel remuneration, and the Spirit Stones subsequently compensated to some frightened Cultivators, the net profit is around twenty thousand Spirit Stones."

There was an imperceptible sigh in her tone. In the past, earning a net profit of twenty thousand Spirit Stones from a single event would have been enough to make her happy. But after witnessing her husband obtain a "windfall" of over twenty thousand Spirit Stones from two Bandit Cultivators with a flip of his hand, looking at the profit earned from the hard work of organizing the auction now, she actually felt it was somewhat ordinary.

Ye Changge saw through her thoughts, smiled slightly, reached out to pull her to sit beside him, and said warmly: "Shiyin, there is no need to make such comparisons. Our primary purpose in holding this auction was never to earn a certain amount of Spirit Stones."

His gaze was calm and perceptive. "A transaction volume of over forty thousand Spirit Stones has far exceeded expectations. This shows that the signboard of our Ye Family and the appeal of my Longmai Mountain branch have already been established."

"The market's popularity is greater than ever before; in the future, with a steady stream of business, the returns will only increase. This time, what we mainly earned was reputation."

Lu Shiyin snuggled into his arms, nodded gently upon hearing this, and the slight disappointment in her heart instantly dissipated, replaced by admiration for her husband's foresight. Indeed, after this battle, the name "Ye Family of Longmai Mountain" became even more renowned. Even Foundation Establishment Mid-stage Bandit Cultivators were easily wiped out; who among ordinary forces would dare to provoke them easily? This intangible asset was truly difficult to measure with Spirit Stones.

After seeing his Family's auction go so smoothly, a hint of expectation also appeared in Ye Changge's eyes. 'The scale of the White Bird Market is limited after all. It actually makes me look forward to the auction at Qingxuan Immortal City even more.'

Returning to the main Family at Biluo Lake last time, Ye Changge could feel that the Old Ancestor's vitality... was not as vigorous as in the past. Ordinary longevity pills had minimal effect on a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; I fear that only at an auction of the scale of Qingxuan Immortal City could there possibly appear a Heaven And Earth Treasure that can truly extend the life of my Ye Family's Old Ancestor.

Calculating the time, the Immortal City auction is still a few months away; he needs to make some preparations in advance.

Ye Changge remembered another matter and said: "Shiyin, it has been quite a while since Longmai Mountain changed hands, and all affairs are gradually stabilizing. I think it is time to hold a formal Family meeting. Firstly, to sort out the current situation; secondly, to clarify the development regulations for the future; and thirdly, to make the whole Family more cohesive. What do you think?"

Lu Shiyin thought for a moment and agreed: "I think it is very necessary. Now that the Family population is increasing, industries are expanding, and there are newly incorporated servants and Guest Elders, we truly need a formal gathering to set rules, clarify rewards and punishments, and gather popular support. With Husband as the Old Ancestor personally presiding over the meeting, it can better demonstrate authority and let the clansmen recognize the main lineage."

"Good," Ye Changge decided, "Then I will trouble Shiyin to arrange it. Choose a suitable time and notify all Ye clansmen on Longmai Mountain, important Guest Elders, stewards, and all wives and concubines to gather at the square in front of Changge Hall."

Lu Shiyin smiled beautifully, stood up, and curtsied gracefully: "This is my duty; how can it be trouble? Rest assured, Husband, I will go and prepare now." After saying this, she retreated with light yet steady steps and began to make arrangements.

A few days later, in the cultivation secret chamber. Ye Changge sat cross-legged on a futon, stripped to the waist. His blood and Qi surged like a great river throughout his body, steaming with wisps of milky white mist, and the room temperature rose by a few degrees.

Suspended in front of him was the small cyan wind-attribute flag obtained from the Bandit Cultivator. At this moment, the spiritual light on the flag surface was dim, and it was trembling slightly. As he circulated the "Kunpeng Refining Art," an invisible devouring force enveloped the small flag, extracting the spiritual essence contained within it bit by bit, turning it into pure energy that merged into his own body.

The small flag became gray at a speed visible to the naked eye, and finally, with a soft "poof" sound, the spiritual light was completely extinguished. It fell limply to the ground, no different from a piece of ordinary rag.

Ye Changge slowly stopped his cultivation, let out a long breath, and a sharp glint flashed across his eyes. He clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within his body, with precious light faintly flowing beneath his skin.

"The second layer of the 'Kunpeng Refining Art' is complete." A satisfied arc curled at the corner of his mouth. Now, relying solely on this Physical Body, without mobilizing any spiritual power, its strength and toughness were comparable to a High Grade Magical Artifact; ordinary attacks would likely find it hard to cause the slightest harm.

He looked down and admired his well-defined, muscular physique full of strength and beauty, feeling quite proud of his progress on the path of Body Refining.

Just as he was in a pleasant mood, the familiar mechanical voice sounded in his mind after a long absence: 【 Ding~ Congratulations Host, five offspring have successfully stepped into the Innate Martial Dao Realm! Achievement of the hidden achievement "First Spark Ignited," obtaining one extra draw opportunity! 】

"Five offspring? Innate Martial Dao?" Ye Changge was stunned for a moment, then realized, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

Several years ago, he decided to let his offspring polish their bones and muscles and practice worldly martial arts before testing their Spiritual Roots and formally introducing Qi into their bodies. Firstly, it was to strengthen their physiques and solidify their Foundation; secondly, it was to temper their minds, so that even if there was no hope for the immortal path in the future, they would still have martial arts to defend themselves.

Unexpectedly, a few years later, five of these little ones had broken through the Acquired shackles and stepped into the Innate Martial Dao Realm! This was not only an achievement in martial arts, but it also meant that their Heart-Nature, perseverance, and even their physical Foundation were far superior to their peers. In the future, when they embark on the immortal path, their starting point will be higher.

And this actually triggered the System's hidden reward, obtaining an extra draw opportunity! "What a pleasant surprise." Ye Changge was in a great mood. He glanced at the number of offspring displayed on the System interface in his consciousness — 44 / 50. He was only six people away from the milestone of fifty offspring.

According to the current fertility frequency of his wives and concubines, it would likely be reached within the year. At that time, it would be an "Advanced Draw," and he wondered what surprises it would bring.

"Don't worry about that for now; let's use the reward in front of me first." Ye Changge moved his mind, "System, Draw!" The familiar huge, illusory roulette appeared in response, slowly rotating in his consciousness, with colorful areas shining brightly. In the center of the roulette, the words "Offspring Quantity: 44 / 50" were clearly displayed.