Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 679 - 38, Just casually reaching out? 【Seeking monthly tickets!】_1

Chapter 679: Chapter 38, Just casually reaching out? 【Seeking monthly tickets!】_1

Demon-slaying Sword.

One of the six treasures used by the Shu Mountain Sect to exterminate demons, it ranks twenty-ninth in the Ten Thousand Treasures Record.

When the six treasures for exterminating demons were still around, there was a saying that the Demon Suppression Tower was the most powerful, but the Demon-slaying Sword had killed the most. This treasured sword, during those years it was at Shu Mountain, was always held by the leaders of the Five Swordman Peaks, and was the primary weapon for exterminating evil spirits.

Unlike the Purple Green Double Swords used for mountain protection, the Demon-slaying Sword was always used for external wars. No matter how far, any evil demons would be eradicated. It was said that due to the sword killing too many demons, the evil aura soared to the heavens, attracting countless demon souls to loom around.

Regrettably, three hundred years ago, one of Shu Mountain’s elders disappeared along with this sword while out on a trip.

Witnessing the profound murderous aura concealed within the bronze ancient sword, one could naturally distinguish it as genuine at first glance.

Wang Xuanling’s face turned solemn, he hadn’t expected to see this sword here. He turned to look at Chu Liang, speaking in a grave tone: "We must take the Demon-slaying Sword with us."

"Rest assured, Head Master Uncle." Chu Liang nodded, "I am confident."

Hearing Chu Liang say this, Wang Xuanling inexplicably felt reassured. Even though he is the elder and the head of all peaks, when it comes to money... he still knew his position.

The Shu Mountain Sect, as it stands now, was not what it used to be.

Previously, during their struggle for the Demon-Subduing Pestle in Taotie City, they feared Penglai, suffered gross losses, and had to resort to some tactics to win. But now, with Red Cotton Peak, Shu Mountain Sect doesn’t fear anything.

"Five hundred thousand!" Daoist Xuan Lu across the room raised his hand immediately.

This kind of divine artifact rarely appears on the market, so when setting this base price, Yunque Temple referred to the last price of the Demon-Subduing Pestle, and eventually confirmed it.

After all, the power of the Demon-Subduing Pestle cannot be compared to the Demon-slaying Sword, and since it was sold for a sky-high price of eight hundred thousand, the Demon-slaying Sword cannot be set too low.

The moment Zen Master Da Yu retrieved this object from Shenxu, he deeply felt that it was a hot potato. Although it was a high-ranking divine artifact, it did not conform to the divine skills of Buddhism, and Yunque Temple could not use it.

According to the longstanding rules of the Immortal Cultivation World, the magic artifact missing for many years in the Secret Realm should have no relationship with its previous master. His retrieval of it diverged from the need to return it to Shu Mountain. If Shu Mountain is willing to buy it, in fact, it can also be traded.

But, the Penglai Upper Sect was also collecting the six treasures for exterminating demons. The previous spat between Penglai and Shu Mountain over the Demon-Subduing Pestle was also contentious.

If they sell this to Shu Mountain, it would be tantamount to offending Penglai; if they sell this to Penglai, it would offend Shu Mountain. This is why Yunque Temple would keep this treasure for now, waiting for an appropriate time.

Luckily, this time Chu Liang proposed the concept of a charity auction, and as the host, Yunque Temple naturally wanted to be more generous, making the Demon-slaying Sword a perfect piece for auction.

As for who will get it, that’s up to you to compete fairly.

"One million." Chu Liang raised his hand casually here, doubling the price.

This directly choked those from Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, who thought they had a bit of money and were itching to give it a try. An amount of Spirit Stone Coins of this magnitude is not something a single sect can afford.

Keep in mind, it took the Shu Mountain Sect to tear down houses and sell lands to buy the Demon-Subduing Pestle for eight hundred thousand.

Just ten years ago, the vast majority of cultivators in the Immortal Cultivation World did not have the concept of "extra money". When resources are needed, they go to find them; if they can’t find them, they will buy them from the market. What floats on the market are things they don’t need. Whoever earns the Spirit Stone Coins, instantly exchanges them for things that can enhance their strength.

Apart from Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, these large households with established systems, who keeps so many Spirit Stone Coins? Strength is the foundation.

Although there is an example like Taotie City, which makes a fortune from the market, a single tree cannot make a forest. Moreover, what it sells is related to cultivation, without too many frills.

But since the rise of Red Cotton Peak, it has been using more, more complex means to get the remaining Spirit Stone Coins, and then carry out more constructions. There are too many places where cultivators can spend money, as long as they go to Red Cotton Peak, not only if their pockets are full of money, even if they don’t have money, they can come out with a bunch of debts.

The increased consumer demand also forces more cultivators to engage in the act of making money.

It can be said that Red Cotton Peak is gradually changing this era. The whole Immortal Cultivation World’s circulating Spirit Stone Coins are surging rapidly.

However, these increased Spirit Stone Coins did not remain in the hands of the cultivators, but instead went to three major places.

Red Cotton Peak, Taotie City, and Immortal District.

When it comes to Spirit Stone Coins, no sect can match them anymore.

"Hmm." Daoist Xuan Lu laughed and looked at Chu Liang. Their seats were not far apart, and he spoke directly: "Young Hero Chu is decisive enough. Is this directly shouting out the limit?"

Daoist Xuan Lu’s words are mistaken." Chu Liang shook his head, smiling in response: "I did not shout my limit, but yours."

"Is that so?" Daoist Xuan Lu immediately raised his hand again, "One million five hundred thousand."

"Ah?!" This remark shocked the entire audience.

Is this something that can be shouted?

One million and five hundred thousand Vermilion Bird Coins, what is that concept? Even if the small sects present were to band together, they might not be worth this much money. Large sects might be worth it, but it would be impossible for them to come up with that much. Even some of the Ten Earth Sects may have to sell their entire sect to exchange for this much.

Chu Liang frowned slightly, looking thoughtfully at Daoist Xuan Lu.

Within Penglai, the three islands are divided. Daoist Chi Niu was previously more enthusiastic about the six treasures for exterminating demons. Daoist Xuan Lu here is not likely to deplete the savings of the three islands to exchange treasures for himself.

Where does the money come from?

Chu Liang’s gaze passed over Daoist Xuan Lu, landing on Huyan Bin seated next to him. This old acquaintance, whom he had not seen in six years, looked much older. The look in his eyes when he saw Chu Liang was extremely complicated.

Initially, he had invested in Red Cotton Peak, providing a critical amount of start-up funds. Although the annual dividends from Red Cotton Peak remained substantial, having long surpassed the original investment, the cost was a severe blow to Taotie City; the dividends were like an annual mockery.

He had faced significant doubts within Taotie City. Fortunately, he had no siblings, and his father could not appoint another heir - though it was said that attempts were being made recently.

Two years ago, Taotie City Castellan Huyan Dong was seen seeking young women, possibly because he felt useless and was eager to father another child.

All of this was thanks to Chu Liang. He had assumed Chu Liang was dead, and that was that. But now Chu Liang had appeared, alive and well, and Huyan Bin’s hostility was hardly concealed.

Seeing him, Chu Liang roughly guessed what was going on.

Presumably, Taotie City and Penglai had colluded in some way. It was probably a situation where one side provided funds and the other force, both joining forces to deal with Shu Mountain Sect.

If there was a supply from Taotie City in the background...

"Two million," Chu Liang raised his hand again, calling out casually.

"Pfft──"

This time not only outsiders, even Wang Xuanling almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

Two million?

He turned, looking at Chu Liang with incredulity. The old man neither understood business nor did he have a clear concept of how much assets Red Cotton Peak had. In his simplistic understanding, a few hundred sword coins could buy a good flying sword, a few thousand could buy a heavenly material and earthly treasure, and tens of thousands of sword coins were enough to support a cultivator to reach the Seventh Realm, something that would take a lifetime to save up.

If he could have a little surplus, that would already be a remarkable achievement.

However, Chu Liang casually threw away nearly enough to support a hundred Seventh Realm cultivators...

But faced with his astonishment, Chu Liang only shrugged, signaling him to calm down. His look seemed to say, ’They want to gang against us? Let’s fight them together... it’s no big deal.’

As for the other participants, this time the shock rendered them almost completely silent. They felt numb after their perception was shattered time and time again.

This is spirit stone currency, not fake money.

Did they really pull it out casually?

It must be a mistake.

Definitely.

Ah...

How can they be so bloody rich?!

Faced with Chu Liang’s calm outrageousness, Daoist Xuan Lu quietly withdrew, not making another sound.

And Zen Master Shenjie on the lotus seat, the wrist of the hand that held the sword, trembled ever so slightly. Although they would certainly be glad for a larger donation, this severely shattered their values.

Hearing the silence below, Zen Master Shenjie spoke, "Since there is no one else competing, the Demon-slaying sword will be acquired by the Shu Mountain Sect. The proceeds will be fully used to purchase disaster relief supplies. We, Yunque Temple, will not take any of it. All fellow Immortal Sects are welcome to oversee this."

The Demon-slaying Sword was temporarily taken down. The crowd remained shocked for a while before falling into fervent discussion. Regardless of their status, all were stunned by Chu Liang’s price.

Chu Liang remained indifferent; it was not only to intimidate his opponents. In fact, he wasn’t too bothered about it.

In reality, this amount almost exhausted the private funds accumulated over the years by Chu Yi on his behalf. Now excluding the tens of thousands he had left previously, he had no more sword coins.

However, Red Cotton Peak would be his for a few more years. As long as the business is there, the spent money could be earned back.

Moreover, even without this charity auction, he had intended to donate a large portion of the proceedings to procure supplies for disaster relief. Shu Mountain, being located in the Southern Region, which is the poorest and has the harshest environment, is home to the majority of disaster victims.

Essentially, paying a little more allowed him to retrieve the Demon-slaying Sword for Shu Mountain. So why not?

Of course, this time, unlike the previous Demon-Subduing Pestle, the sword he bid for with his personal wealth was intended for his own use.

With his increased cultivation, he might be able to wield a divine sword of this caliber.

"Next, we will have the Shu Mountain Sect present their item." Zen Master Shenjie swept his sleeve, once again drawing attention to the Shu Mountain Sect’s seats.

The old monk then descended to a spot to calm himself down.

Wang Xuanling glanced at Chu Liang, Chu Liang nodded at him. Subsequently, he leapt onto the lotus seat with a smile on his face, "Dear friends and elders of the Immortal Sects, I believe you all must have been bothered by the same problems..." Chu Liang didn’t present his auction item immediately. Instead, he began, "Years of solitary cultivation can be lonely; wanting to communicate but not knowing what to say; wanting to announce something to the world, but not knowing how to do it; The Seven Star Mansion Report publishing once a month, and getting the outside information is too slow..."

"Now... we at Red Cotton Peak are introducing a groundbreaking new magic artifact," Chu Liang took out the token, "Immortal Network!"