Chapter 208 The True Nature of the Demonic Path (Please subscribe and vote!)
By controlling the consumer channels, one can not only earn a transaction amount, but also gain a layer of exploitation through taxation.
These city lords, backed by the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect, nominally possess supreme jurisdiction, and the entire city is their property.
Wang Yu could understand distributing spirit stones to generate more, which would then flow back into the City Lord's Mansion, but Luo Chen could not understand it.
In his eyes, Wang Yu was like a spendthrift who kept getting richer and richer. If he had been more careful with his money, he would have been envious of the spirit stones he had saved up.
Little did they know, Wang Yu had already exchanged them for real, precious spiritual items. He had used most of his spirit stones for development in recent years, and after five years, he had only made a surplus of one million.
This is a significant increase compared to when he first arrived in Guiling City. He has spent even more spirit stones in Guiling, demonstrating that his management efforts have yielded remarkable results.
Seeing that Wang Yu remained silent, Luo Chen couldn't help but offer him a cup of wine and said, "As long as Junior Brother Wang is willing to help me, you will always have me as your friend in the Reverse Spirit Blood Sect."
Having said that, he drank it all in one gulp.
“Alas… Senior Brother Luo, why must you do this?”
"I, Wang, can teach you a quick and effective method, but it may ruin your reputation, make Sanmao City infamous, and prevent it from succeeding for two hundred years. Are you willing to do that?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Chen hesitated for a moment, as young people like him value their reputation quite a bit.
"Could we possibly accumulate enough resources to reach the peak of the Core Formation stage?"
"Absolutely."
"Alright, please teach me, Junior Brother Wang. Whether I succeed or fail is none of your business."
Wang Yu nodded and revealed the plan to eliminate any remaining offspring using a secret telepathic communication method.
The solution is not complicated.
They maintain a powerful band of robbers, known as the "Black Gloves," who don't rob enemies or caravans! They specialize in robbing forces within their own territory.
Secondly, Sanmao City reduced taxes to the minimum level, and sold land, resources... even spiritual veins. In short, everything that could be sold except the City Lord's Mansion!
The price should be neither too high nor too low, but moderate. A wealth of welfare policies should be used to attract other ethnic groups and forces to settle in Sanmao City.
When urban output is insufficient, this is the continuous influx of foreign capital. By controlling the frequency, these constantly settling forces are eliminated by the "environment".
This can significantly boost Sanmaocheng's revenue in the short term.
As for how to dispel people's suspicions, the only way is to periodically eliminate those who rob and plunder, behead a group of them, or raid forces in other places as a pretext for a feigned attack.
Luo Chen could think of these minor details himself; he was a native of Chiyuan and wouldn't be so lacking in intelligence.
He burst into laughter in just a moment.
"This plan is brilliant, hahaha~"
Wang Yu: "..."
He also had his own selfish motives. No matter how well Luo Chen disguised himself, he would be exposed sooner or later. In fact, the frequent attacks and other problems could cause panic among the lower-level cultivators.
The Crimson Kite Demon Realm has never lacked daring and bloodthirsty people, but it is mostly composed of cautious individuals. The slightest sign of unrest can frighten them into a large-scale migration.
At this time, Guiling City, as a neighbor of Sanmao City and a well-known livable place, naturally became the best place for these people to seek refuge.
The development of a city depends first and foremost on its people.
In the cultivation world, cultivators are of paramount importance. The policies of Sanmao City can help it attract a large number of high-quality people and increase the tax revenue ceiling.
Its development potential will also gradually increase, and its achievements will last for generations.
Luo Chen was in a hurry, while Wang Yu was slow; everyone could earn spirit stones.
—A win-win situation!
As for Wang Yu's point about reputation, it wasn't quite what Luo Chen understood. Luo Chen preferred a reputation for ruthlessness and cruelty, unlike Wang Yu.
He preferred to disguise himself as a little lamb, which is why he said his reputation would suffer. Luo Chen, on the other hand, preferred that people look at him with fear.
According to him, those who have such a reputation in Chiyuan are all top-notch experts, and even Black Heaven Talisman Lord would appreciate his wisdom.
This is the essence of the demonic path. Even though Wang Yu has lived here for many years and his personality has changed drastically, he still has the thoughts from his previous life as the bottom line of his personality.
Although there is a gradual downward trend, there is a bottom line!
"Let's leave it at that for now. If you encounter any problems in the future, Senior Brother Luo can send someone to inform me."
"Of course. The Fragrance Appreciation Gathering is almost over. We'll be holding the Treasure Exchange Gathering later, and I'll return the favor by giving my junior brother a little something to start the event."
"Then... thank you."
In the field.
The incense appreciation event is drawing to a close. Each Core Formation cultivator will be given a small piece of the third-tier rare incense, and a stick will be lit in the center of the hall for everyone to smell.
Most people can only smell it and appreciate its unique fragrance.
However, the second-tier spiritual fragrance had already filled their nostrils. They were so overwhelmed by the benefits that they received the treatment appropriate to their level, which was perfectly normal in the demonic path.
No one complained, since speaking out would offend those Core Formation cultivators.
"That's about enough, Senior Brother Luo, please."
"good."
Xiao Fu Jun Luo Chen walked onto the central platform.
"As is customary, the treasure exchange will follow the fragrance appreciation event."
"If any of you have any rare spiritual items that you don't need or want to sell for spirit stones, this is one of the best platforms in Yunling Prefecture."
"This treasure exchange event will be started by me, Xiao Fu Jun Luo Chen."
Given their status, position, and cultivation level, those Core Formation cultivators naturally wouldn't have any objections.
Then--
He took out a crystal-clear water droplet with a tiny water dragon coiled inside. Upon seeing this, Wang Yu's eyes widened. Was he really going to go all out?
"This is a Core Formation Spiritual Object - Jiao Soul Heavenly Water Essence! It is suitable for all cultivators with water elemental roots to condense their golden core. It can increase the chance of core formation by 40% out of thin air. It is a common Core Formation Spiritual Object."
Before he could even state his request for the exchange, the entire room erupted in uproar.
"A Core Formation Spiritual Object!"
"Incredible! Who is this person? How could he possibly produce such a magical item?"
"The Fragrance Gathering actually has a Core Formation Spiritual Item! I want it, name your price!"
Several Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators had their eyes flashing, especially Yu Hua Dao Ren's Daoist partner 'Feng Hua Zi'. She possessed the three spiritual roots of water, wind, and wood, and cultivated a water-attribute combined attack technique with Yu Hua.
This [Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence] is perfectly suited for her use.
If she breaks through to the next level, and then cultivates with Yu Hua again, he will also be able to quickly improve his cultivation level. Feng Huazi couldn't help but look at her Daoist partner.
"Yuhua".
"Don't worry! Even if it means going bankrupt, I will still get the Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence. Don't forget that we have a medicinal garden in Yunyan City. Few cultivators can compete with me in terms of wealth."
"Yes, I know~"
Feng Huazi's eyes immediately became much more moist, her tender gaze now somewhat reserved.
But their opponents were not just the peak Foundation Establishment cultivators, but the four Core Formation cultivators above them.
Even though they've already reached the Core Formation stage, these rare spiritual items are hard to come by. Whether used to exchange for treasures or to nurture future generations, they are invaluable assets.
Luo Chen and the others finished their commotion before speaking.
"I, Luo, would like to exchange for a high-grade third-tier magic weapon to conceal my form and aura, or a secret technique of the same level. The price difference can be made up with equipment, spiritual herbs, or spirit stones."
He may possess secret techniques of this level, but as a matter of sect tradition, they must never be passed on to outsiders.
Therefore, he needs corresponding magical artifacts and secret techniques, which is preparation for his Black Gloves team, showing his strong ability to act.
A Core Formation stage cultivator from Scorpion City.
Master Hegu said, "I have a mid-grade magic treasure here, the Rain Curtain Hat, plus the 'Sun Changing Secret Technique,' which can be used without revealing any flaws even under the divine sense of a peak Core Formation cultivator. I'll also add 100,000 spirit stones."
"What do you think, Fellow Daoist Luo?"
The old demon from the Earth Demon Valley sneered and took out a puppet.
"Fellow Daoist, why don't you listen to my offer? This early-stage Core Formation puppet is made from the body of a Body Refiner. When incorporating the Hidden Breath Ghost Gold, it has a 20% chance of fooling a Nascent Soul cultivator without making a move."
"How about I add another two hundred thousand spirit stones?"
Magical artifacts and secret techniques both require human use. This puppet can be used directly in combat, and it possesses Core Formation level combat power, which is a significant boost for Luo Chen.
Neither Master Qingyang nor Master Huangsha spoke; the former no longer had the financial resources, having invested all his wealth in refining his natal magic weapon.
The latter was a rogue cultivator, an earth-attribute cultivator, not wealthy, and had no juniors to mentor, so he simply didn't speak.
Wang Yu, on the other hand, was itching to make a move.
Water and ice are inseparable, so strictly speaking, the [Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence] can also work on him. With his current foundation, a 40% chance of improvement is more than enough when he reaches the peak of Foundation Establishment.
As the owner of this place, he couldn't very well ask for it, and if he had the means, it would be better to exchange it for a high-grade Core Formation spiritual item, which would be safer.
In the arena, Luo Chen was still hesitating.
Daoist Yuhua secretly transmitted a few words, and Luo Chen's eyes lit up as he spoke.
"This item already has a buyer. Please come with me to the third floor."
Yu Hua hesitated slightly, but gritted his teeth and followed. Everyone immediately realized that he had exchanged for the treasure, and they started discussing it.
"Yuhua Daoist? He's a spirit plant master, right? Could he afford Core Formation spirit items?"
"Maybe there is. Who do you think you are?"
Upon seeing this, Feng Huazi hurriedly walked towards the outside of Tianxiang Palace. She needed to make preparations so that she could leave Guiling City as soon as she got the items.
Front row seats.
He Gu Zhenren shook his head regretfully, seemingly having no other thoughts.
The old ghost of the earth puppet snorted coldly, got up and walked outside, his purpose self-evident.
Wang Yu nodded to Qingyang and left from behind the screen.
The Fragrance Gathering must ensure the safety of its guests within Guiling City. Once they leave the city, they are no longer under its jurisdiction, but it is absolutely forbidden for any serious robbery to occur within Guiling.
This will deal a major blow to the reputation of the Scent Appreciation Society.
Even so, if a robbery were to occur, only the most outstanding Foundation Establishment cultivators would dare to continue participating, while a group of those with slightly lower cultivation levels and cautious personalities would be deterred.
The problem is that such people often possess one or two good things over a long period of time, which cultivates this cautious nature to the core.
If we can avoid fighting, we should.
Unfortunately, in Chi Yuan... such things were bound to happen sooner or later. Wang Yu just didn't expect it to erupt in the second session, and it was caused by Luo Chen. It's hard to say that he didn't do it on purpose.
Could it be that he still wants to abduct the Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence?
That's possible.
"This is the true nature of the demonic path!" Wang Yu exclaimed. After reuniting with Qingyang Jushi, he set his sights on Feng Huazi.
(End of this chapter)
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