Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 420 - 100 That’s Not a Rumor [Request for Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 420: Chapter 100 That’s Not a Rumor [Request for Monthly Tickets!]_1

The possibility of warding off evil by spending money had crossed Huyan Bin’s mind. However, he didn’t expect Chu Liang to demand so much right from the get-go, already exceeding his imagination by over tenfold.

How dare he?

Lin Bei beside him was also greatly taken aback.

He had heard tales of Chu Liang taking advantage of Shang Ziliang, akin to robbery. But this demand went beyond robbery; it was almost like a wishful thinking.

Even though running his family business over the years had transformed Huyan Bin’s temper into an unbreakable one, there was a brief moment when he wanted to curse in frustration.

However, following he heard Chu Liang say, "If you invest, a share of Red Cotton Peak’s profits every year for the next ten years will be divided to you."

"You..." Huyan Bin abruptly swallowed his harsh words, swiftly replaced with, "What you mean is that the future business of Red Cotton Peak will count as a share for Taotie City?"

"Exactly," Chu Liang smiled, "In this way, you won’t have to worry about Red Cotton Peak’s development affecting you, since you also have a stake in it."

Huyan Bin frowned in contemplation, "This..."

"Moreover, I can sign an agreement with you where, if the profits in ten years don’t double your original investment... which will amount to six hundred thousand Vermilion Bird Coins, I’d be responsible for compensating you. This ensures that your investment will at least double in ten years."

Huyan Bin’s eyes flickered with surprise, "Would you really dare make such a guarantee?"

"It all depends on whether Young City Lord believes in me or not," Chu Liang said, "However, it should be clarified that you’re not the only one willing to invest in Red Cotton Peak. I invited you to avoid unnecessary competition, not because I’m lacking the money. If you decide to join only after a few years, the price will definitely be higher."

Huyan Bin fell deep into thought.

After just praising Chu Liang for his creativity, he was met with yet another novel idea. He never knew business could be done this way. Partnerships were not rare, but setting aside a fraction to sell was new to him.

However, it seemed he had no reason to refuse this contract alone.

Put in three hundred thousand now, and it will at least double after ten years...

Further, with the Shu Mountain Sect here, he had no fear Chu Liang would swindle him. His credibility was assured.

After a short contemplation, Huyan Bin said, "I find this proposal feasible. However, I can’t decide alone to fork out such a sum of money out of nowhere. Young Hero Chu, let me discuss it with my father before I give you a final answer."

"Good," Chu Liang replied, "I’ll eagerly await your response."

"Then temporarily let us leave this matter at that," Huyan Bin added, "Brother Chu, your ideas are always remarkable, it’s impossible not to admire them."

"Your audacity, Brother Huyan, is unparalleled," Chu Liang returned the compliment.

Lin Bei stood beside them, bewildered, since when did they became Brother Chu and Brother Huyan?

"By the way..." Huyan Bin, about to stand and leave, suddenly sat back down, "There’s one more thing I’d like to inquire about from Brother Chu."

"Hmm?" Chu Liang asked, "Feel free, Brother Huyan."

"It’s like this. I’ve long admired the Shu Mountain’s Immortal Jiang, and have always wanted to meet her, but lacked the opportunity," Huyan Bin grinned sheepishly, "but a few days ago, I heard that Brother Chu and Immortal Jiang seemed to be somewhat intimate? Is this true? If there is indeed such a matter, I will certainly never dare harbour improper thoughts. If it was a rumour, could Brother Chu maybe introduce me to her?"

Listening to this, Chu Liang’s smile gradually disappeared.

"As for the matter between Senior Sister Jiang and me..." Chu Liang began slowly, "I want to clarify, those are absolutely not rumours."

...

"Those are all rumours, don’t listen to those people’s nonsense," Empress Feng giggled, "What preparations for assaulting the Eighth Realm? It’s not that simple. Yan Zi is just researching Divine Skills."

Opposite her sat a tall old man wearing fine clothes, a purple-red robe made of python skin, a cap embroidered with gold wire, his face lined with wrinkles yet his white hair and eyebrows, as well as his sharp eyes, exuded an extraordinary aura.

"Princess Feng, there’s no need to get uptight. Our family is just following routine procedures to inquire," the old man said with a smile, "There are three paths for Sword Cultivators in this world, each with its own master. His Majesty intends no offense but he doesn’t wish to see Peak Master Yan’s exceptional talent wasted on the Cosmic Avenue, which is why he sent me to give a gentle reminder."

"What? Is he implying Yan Zi couldn’t possibly beat the Regent Leader?" Empress Feng widened her eyes in surprise.

"Not at all..." the old man quickly waved his hands, "It’s just that even with a cultivation that reaches the heavens, one must make use of it externally. The Nine Heavens and Ten Lands and the Regent Residence belong to the same entity, so why the infighting..."

"Alright, alright," Empress Feng waved her hand, "I understand your intentions, you just worry that Yan Zi might compete for the path of Regent Leader. Rest assured, Yan Zi has no such intentions."

"That’s good," the old man nodded with a smile.

Meanwhile, he couldn’t help sighing internally.

Even though he’d been accustomed to important matters throughout his life and was frequently by the Emperor’s side, he still felt a subconscious fear when Empress Feng glared at him.

Was this the pressure of the Divine Phoenix?

Or was he simply getting old... and cowardly?

At that moment, Chu Liang appeared at the door, looking puzzled as he called, "Master?"

As it turned out, when he returned from Red Cotton Peak, he saw from afar the fluttering flags over Silver Sword Peak and two rows of finely dressed Black Dagger guards standing before Empress Feng’s tower.

Chu Liang’s heart instantly thumped.

Could it be that Master had committed some major crime and the authorities had arrived to arrest her? Although he didn’t know what major crime it was, thinking about it, he was sure she had committed some.

With Master’s behavior, who would believe if she said she hadn’t violated any law or committed any crime? At the very least, she would have beaten up an old man in the street.

So Chu Liang hurried over to see what was happening, yet he didn’t see Empress Feng resisting arrest. Instead, he saw her sitting there chatting with someone who looked like... a eunuch?

Indeed, an older eunuch dressed in the outfit of a palace attendant, who seemed to bear a significant rank, was sitting across from my mentor, laughing obsequiously.

"Well, your timing is perfect. I was just about to find you," said Empress Feng when she saw him. She beckoned at once, "This is Eunuch Lao from the Imperial City."

"This junior pays respects to Eunuch Lao." Chu Liang bowed immediately.

So it was him.

He’d heard of this man.

There were numerous experts in the Imperial City. After the Imperial Family and the Night Dragon Palace Guards, the most famous were the Four Great Warriors.

In other words, four martial arts experts who had reached the stage of Divine Enlightenment, all of whom were prominent eunuchs.

Palace attendants in Yu Dynasty were always practicing a dominant Cultivation Technique called the "Yin Decapitation Scripture", and one can only master this technique after self-decapitation. Upon reaching the peak, they could possess tremendous power.

Some eunuchs who reached the peak were called Imperial Guards.

The person before them was Lao Santai, the superintendent of the Terrace Surveillance, second in rank among the Four Great Warriors, only surpassed by Yao Dengxian, the head of the Dragon Feeding Supervisor.

At the same time, he was the Chief Scribe of the current emperor and had served two generations of kings and emperors, making him a central figure in the power structure of the Yu Dynasty.

"Is this Young Hero Chu who defeated Tao Wu?" Upon seeing Chu Liang, Lao Santai chuckled, "Not only are you extraordinarily talented, you’re also quite handsome."

Chu Liang just smiled at his words.

No wonder, as someone who had been by the side of the king, his speech was pleasing to the ears. During this period, everyone who met him went on about how he was a "hero in his youth". Only this Eunuch Lao began by complimenting his looks.

Precise, accurate, and objective.

"So what do you think? Would he pass if we had to evaluate him?" Empress Feng suddenly asked.

To select palace attendants in the Yu Dynasty, there were certain aesthetic standards to meet. One needed to be elegant and gracefully handsome, among other requirements, to pass the evaluation exams. Hence the question.

"Certainly top-notch," replied Lao Santai, after examining meticulously.

Chu Liang’s smile froze momentarily.

Oh no, are they here to take me into the palace instead of my mentor?

Luckily, Lao Santai soon stood up. "Since Lady Feng agrees to enter the palace, let’s set off as soon as possible so we can return to the capital before sunset."

"Sure," Empress Feng got up casually.

"Mentor, you’re going to the palace?" asked Chu Liang.

"The emperor wants to see me," said Empress Feng.

"Mainly to inquire about the matters regarding the Whale Guild," added Lao Santai.

Seeing her expression, which seemed to suggest it was of no concern, Chu Liang merely nodded.

As for the part about inquiring about matters concerning the Whale Guild, he didn’t quite believe it. The Regent Residence had already asked about the occurrences that day and if they wanted to question him about these events, they would probably have to involve him as well.

He didn’t ask what they were specifically going to do.

During Lao Santai’s visit to Shu Mountain, in addition to summoning Empress Feng, he also came to inquire about Daoist Yan’s situation. The higher-ups were concerned that Daoist Yan was competing against the Regent Leader, which could cause unnecessary trouble.

Ordinarily, if they wanted to summon Empress Feng, a letter would suffice. However, they were worried that a mere letter would not persuade her to come, hence, the chief eunuch was dispatched personally.

Empress Feng was grumbling as she exited the door.

"I say, you guys are preposterously clumsy. You said because Shu Mountain is too far, you came here to pick me up. Why didn’t you think to find me when I was at the Giant Whale Mansion instead of waiting for me to come all the way back here?"

"Yes, yes, it was our lack of consideration," said Lao Santai in agreement, "Primarily, the issue was reported late to the emperor. Even if we sent a summons at that time, it would have been too late. The next day when we asked, you’d already returned to the mountain."

"So, are you blaming me for leaving too early?" Empress Feng side-eyed him.

"Not at all, it’s just by chance that it happened this way. I’m sorry to have troubled both of you," replied Lao Santai, chuckling apologetically.

Chu Liang accompanied them outside, watching from the side, thinking, serving the emperor for so many years couldn’t have been easy.

As they walked outside, a thunder-like sound echoed, and a giant White Feathered Golden Luan Bird descended from the sky. The back of the bird was adorned with seats and a canopy.

Once everyone was seated, a palace attendant gave the command to take off, but the White Feathered Golden Luan Bird didn’t fly.

Instead, it trembled in place with a violent shake.

"What’s the matter?" Lao Santai frowned at once, and the guards and palace attendants in front were visibly trembling. From their fear-stricken expressions, it was evident that the usual demeanor of the Chief Eunuch wasn’t as approachable as it had been with Empress Feng.

It was Chu Liang who quietly reminded her from below, "Mentor, you need to conceal your aura."

"Oh, I forgot."

Only after Empress Feng purposely restrained her imposing aura did the White Feathered Golden Luan Bird manage to stand straight and fly into the sky.

She possessed the aura of a divine phoenix, commanding reverence among all feathered species. Without some restraint on her part, any creature of the Feathered race would go into a trembling frenzy, even if they had the bloodline of a Divine Beast.

A giant bird slowly flew across the distant sky.