A hundred million was spent, and all he got was a giant Tridacna clam.


Everyone thought Ye Chen had lost his mind, but he remained unfazed.


On the way home, Ye Chen explained the auction to Xiao Changkun, clarifying that the billion was authorized by the Qin family to avoid scaring his father-in-law too much.


Once home, and before Xiao Churan returned from work, Ye Chen immediately began examining the Tridacna clam.


The clam was as large as a wheel, already cleaned and slightly polished, revealing a smooth, golden-red shell.


With a bit of force, Ye Chen broke it into several pieces.


He picked up a piece and examined it.


As expected, inside the thick shell were three white pearls.


These were the essence of the Tridacna clam—Sea Spirit Pearls.


Tridacna was already one of Buddhism’s Seven Treasures, but its pearls were even more precious, filled with spiritual energy.


Only clams that had lived for over a hundred years and attained spiritual consciousness could produce these pearls, which formed by absorbing the essence of the ocean.


Sea Spirit Pearls were an extremely rare and sought-after material for refining magical artifacts, which was precisely why Ye Chen had spent so much money to obtain them.


He found three Sea Spirit Pearls in total, which left him quite satisfied.


Then, Ye Chen took out a Blood Dragon Lightning-Struck Wood and, following the method recorded in the Nine Heavens Scripture, infused it with spiritual energy by making several hand seals.


As soon as the seals were completed, the wood emitted an intense and powerful lightning aura.


The Sea Spirit Pearls, upon encountering this lightning aura, glowed faintly gold and quickly absorbed the escaping energy.


Only then did Ye Chen pick up the pearls and begin refining them into a magical artifact.


Before long, the Sea Spirit Pearls took shape in his hands.


He then took out a pearl necklace he had acquired at the auction, removed some of the pearls, and refined them together with the Sea Spirit Pearls into a bracelet.


The remaining pieces of the Tridacna shell were also excellent materials for refining artifacts.


He selected one piece and crafted a Frightening Evil Talisman, intending to give it to Qin Gang.


This talisman, made from Tridacna shell, was infused with lightning energy specifically for dispelling evil, making it powerful enough to counter the malevolent force troubling the Qin family.


After finishing these, Ye Chen noticed he still had plenty of Tridacna fragments left. Since there was still time, he decided to experiment by refining a Thunder Command Token.


According to the Nine Heavens Scripture, the Thunder Command Token was a low-grade magical artifact mainly used for summoning thunder and rain.


However, by infusing it with the lightning energy from the Blood Dragon Lightning-Struck Wood, its power was significantly amplified—it could be used for exorcism, protection, and even combat.


Just as he finished refining the Thunder Command Token, he heard movement downstairs.


His wife was back.


Ye Chen quickly hid the remaining Tridacna fragments under the bed, grabbed the newly crafted bracelet, and walked out of the bedroom.


Looking up, he saw Xiao Churan standing in the living room, helplessly talking to her mother, Ma Lan.


Ye Chen approached and saw Ma Lan proudly shaking her wrist.


On it was the jade bracelet that Qin Gang had originally gifted him.


Ma Lan beamed, “Churan, this bracelet is amazing! When I wear it out, everyone compliments how exquisite it is! I feel so prestigious!”


Xiao Churan sighed, “Mom, wasn’t this bracelet one that Ye Chen left at home? Why did you take it without saying anything? I thought it was lost.”


Ma Lan glared, “I’m your mother! What’s the big deal if I wear it for a while? Let me show it off for a few more days!”


Seeing the mother and daughter arguing, Ye Chen quickly intervened, “Churan, since Mom likes it, let her wear it. I just made a new bracelet for you.”


“What kind of bracelet?” Ma Lan, intrigued, snatched it from his hands.


However, seeing that it was just a string of shell pearls, she immediately dismissed it and handed it to Xiao Churan with a look of disdain. “Just another worthless trinket.”


Xiao Churan, on the other hand, accepted it naturally, put it on her wrist, and admired it. “You made this yourself?”


“Yes,” Ye Chen nodded. “This shell pearl bracelet has calming and sleep-enhancing properties. It also wards off evil and protects the wearer. I was a bit rushed today, so it’s a bit rough. Next time, I’ll make a more elegant one for you.”


Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Churan smiled gently, “Thank you, I really like it.”


“As long as you like it,” Ye Chen sighed in relief.


Previously, he had given Xiao Churan a jade necklace that was very expensive, but she rarely wore it.


She preferred simplicity and never cared for extravagant jewelry, so she wasn’t fond of flashy accessories.


However, she seemed to like this Tridacna bracelet very much.


Seeing this, Ma Lan pouted in displeasure. “It’s neither gold nor jade, just some cheap shell pearls—what’s so special about it?”


Ye Chen only smiled, not bothering to argue with her.


It was better if Xiao Churan didn’t know its true value. If she realized that this artifact bracelet could sell for at least ten billion among the wealthy, she probably wouldn’t wear it anymore.


After gifting the bracelet, Ye Chen went downstairs and used a local courier service to send the Frightening Evil Talisman and a black card to Qin Gang.


This way, he had given the Qin family a proper solution.


Qin Family Residence


At this moment, Master Yu was sitting on a grand wooden chair in the main hall, his expression dark and silent.


He had come to Jinling specifically for this Tridacna clam—inside it were Sea Spirit Pearls, invaluable for refining magical artifacts!


But unexpectedly, Ye Chen had appeared out of nowhere and ruined his plans, making him seethe with rage.


Qin Aodong stood beside him, hands at his sides, looking solemn.


Master Yu was well-known in the metaphysical world, and the Qin family recognized him, treating him with utmost respect.


Qin Gang greeted him with a polite smile. “I never expected Master Yu to grace our humble home. It is truly an honor. May I ask the reason for your visit?”


Master Yu took a sip of tea, slowly placed the cup on the table, and spoke leisurely.


“I happened to meet Young Master Qin at the auction, and he invited me to examine your family’s fortune.”


Qin Gang had originally planned to scold Qin Aodong for sneaking out, but seeing that he had invited the renowned Master Yu, he held back his anger.


“Master Yu, please do take a look!”


Master Yu nodded and said, “If I’m not mistaken, your family has been plagued by bad luck for the past two years. Someone in your household must be harboring an inauspicious object. Last year, there was already a calamity of bloodshed. As for this year…”


He deliberately glanced around before sighing, “I see that your family’s fortune is at its limit. If this continues, the yin energy will consume your home, leading to the complete downfall of the Qin family—your lineage will end, and you will all perish.”


As soon as Master Yu spoke, Qin Gang’s face turned pale, and he hurriedly bowed. “Master Yu, you are truly a high-level master of the Metaphysical Hall. My family has indeed been plagued by misfortune. Please, help us!”


The Qin family members were all stunned.


Master Yu’s words were spot on!


They had been anxiously waiting for Ye Chen’s response, but since there was still no news, Qin Gang had grown impatient.


Now that the famous Master Yu had come in person, he felt like he had found a lifeline and asked urgently, “Master Yu, do you have a solution?”


“There is a way, of course,” Master Yu said slowly. Then, suddenly furrowing his brows, he continued, “But I sense that someone in your household has recently invited a deceitful charlatan to perform rituals, disturbing the feng shui and accelerating your family’s downfall. If this continues, your entire family will perish within six months!”