611 Who cares?

The opportunity to cultivate under the patriarch's guidance was something others would fight tooth and nail for. He thought to himself, 'This time I should be able to gain quite a few favors and gifts!'

Most of his income was given to his ancestors, and now they wanted to give him an extra 10%. He dared not disobey them in the slightest.

Without the ancestor, there would be no territory of this size in this manor that I can now occupy!

But at this moment, the head of the Yu family couldn't help but feel an even greater urgency in his desire for resources.

The head of the Yu family respectfully bid farewell to the patriarch and turned to leave the cave. After passing through the outer perimeter of the Fire Spirit Sect, he arrived at a relatively open space.

At this moment, the trees were deep and the surroundings were quiet and deserted. He took a deep breath, as if to release all the tension and pressure in his heart.

Inside the cave, facing the patriarch Yu Jinghu, the Yu family head felt unprecedented pressure.

The ancestor's majesty and unfathomable strength made him dare not slack off in the slightest. He felt as if he had just walked through a life-or-death situation, and it seemed that he had to go all out to win the ancestor's trust and recognition.

This is unprecedented. He thought to himself, "Adding another ten percent could cost some people in the family their lives!"

Our ancestor has a lifespan of five hundred years; he shouldn't be in such a hurry!

A clear bird song suddenly broke the Yu family head's reverie.

I looked up and gazed in the direction the sound came from. There I saw a colorful bird hopping merrily among the treetops, chirping melodiously.

The sudden birdsong eased the mood of the Yu family head slightly!

Watching the bird so free and joyful, a complex emotion suddenly welled up in the head of the Yu family. He narrowed his eyes slightly, flicked his finger, and an invisible force shot out instantly, ruthlessly striking the bird.

The birds seemed completely unaware of the approaching danger, continuing to chirp merrily until the next moment when their voices abruptly ceased.

Without the slightest notice, with a single finger, it instantly turned into a cloud of blood mist, soaking the surrounding branches and leaves like blood-red dewdrops.

The head of the Yu family looked at the empty sky, a cold and ruthless glint flashing in his eyes, a hint of savage desire within them.

'King Wu, King Wu, in the end he will become Emperor Wu!'

In a dog-eat-dog world, for the sake of my family's interests, I had to make some ruthless decisions!

'A ritual?' Lost in thought, a book he had unintentionally read sparked a flicker of eager anticipation in his eyes!

In the past, King Wu was the end of my life, but now that King Wu has been achieved, I have wasted a long time.

The Martial King title is no longer the end, but a starting point for advancing to a higher realm. He yearns for immense power, he yearns to become the Martial Emperor!

He muttered to himself, 'The ancestor is trying to force me to my death. The price of medicinal herbs is already so high. If it increases by another 10%, we'll probably only have 10% left. 10% isn't enough for me to buy resources.'

Moreover, the ancestor did not bestow any spirit stones or elixirs this time.

Once I get back, the Second Elder will probably make an even bigger scene, and together with the other elders, he might even think that I embezzled it!

The Second Elder will definitely suppress him, and may even abolish his martial arts cultivation!

However, if I were to deal with all the other elders, I couldn't do everything myself; I also need time to cultivate!

He murmured to himself, "Resources, resources, I need resources too. I need medicinal herbs and elixirs too. I want to make a fortune from this."

It's not just me; the other elders in the family also require a lot of resources. This output is already at its limit. Perhaps increasing the tax by another 10% would be manageable.

A hint of ruthlessness and hesitation flashed in his eyes as he thought to himself, 'If another layer of tax is added, will there be a rebellion or an escape in this mansion?'

I wouldn't dare rebel, but as for running away!

He couldn't help but think of the nearby Dalong Prefecture. The treatment in Dalong Prefecture had spread to his own prefecture, and some people might have become restless. He also strictly supervised these people and servants, not allowing them to leave the village area at will.

He whispered, 'For generations to come, you will have to be slaves to my family. This is what you should pay, including your lives!'

I couldn't help but think of some records I had read!

Before the reign of the Holy Emperor, the previous Fang Dynasty had just experienced the rule of its fourth emperor. That era was a difficult time of great chaos and widespread suffering.

Amidst the turmoil, military power was in disarray, bandits ran rampant, local thugs and gangs, and even yamen runners were enemies of the people. In addition, evil spirits and demons roamed freely, reaching a point of extreme madness.

Ordinary people are helpless and powerless against these evil forces, and can only flee and die, their lives filled with indescribable displacement.

However, powerful families and cultivators avoided it like the plague. Unless their own safety was threatened, they simply watched and let it pass. As a result, the bustling city was packed with people who were willing to do anything to get in.

It's not as simple as being treated like a slave!

But just when people felt desperate and helpless, something unexpected happened.

The Demon Statue, referred to as a demon by noble families and government officials, and as a divine statue by those who perform sacrifices, possesses incredible power. Ordinary people can obtain it, regardless of their talent or background.

Those who encounter demonic statues are mostly filled with immense resentment, so much so that even death would not be a pity!

It is unknown where these demonic statues came from, but it is known that a large number of them are spreading rapidly in the dark. These statues contain demonic power, and ordinary people can obtain this power by making sacrifices.

Although sacrificing to demons does not guarantee a grant of power every time, records show that the more times and in greater quantities the sacrifices are made, the greater the likelihood of gaining power.

This means that the more frequent and numerous the sacrifices, the more likely one is to gain the favor of evil spirits and thus receive a gift of power.

Even more surprisingly, as the power bestowed increases, some people are even able to touch the edge of supernatural magic.

These supernatural powers and spells are different from ordinary spells. They are more mysterious and more powerful, capable of bringing unimaginable power and effects. The key is that even people who cannot cultivate can obtain such supernatural powers.

For a time, those who secretly performed the rituals began to call him a god!

Even though it only grants a trace of supernatural power or magic, it is still an immense opportunity for an ordinary person.

Moreover, the entire body of an ordinary person becomes abnormally hard, and ordinary kitchen knives and scissors cannot cut or puncture it!

Moreover, they no longer feared ghosts and demons, and could even sacrifice monsters to gain attention and power. As a result, monsters seemed to become less frightening.

Moreover, sacrificing monsters wouldn't be so repulsive, and the target wouldn't be so obvious, which inevitably made many people envious!