When Ding Ruohai heard that Youquan was actually eyeing his entire Hengtong Money Shop, he was furious.
"What did you say? You want me to contribute the entire Hengtong Bank? Do you know that it's the culmination of my years of hard work?"
Youquan seemed oblivious to Ding Ruohai's anger and said calmly, "After this, will your Hengtong Bank still be able to exist? Why not withdraw as soon as possible?"
"Hmph, I have been running Hengtong Bank for many years, and my influence extends throughout the entire human race. Changing my identity would be a piece of cake."
"Change our appearance? And then become your innocent self again? If others find out again, will we have to do it all over again?"
"this……"
Although he disliked Youquan's words, he couldn't find a rebuttal for the time being.
"Hengtong Bank is my life's work, and I will not easily give it away, nor will I allow anyone to covet it."
Youquan pointed at the crowd and said, "We demonic cultivators have long dared not expose ourselves to the sunlight, while you, like a prostitute, want to pretend to be virtuous. What, are you born superior to others?"
"You, You are so insolent."
Ding Ruohai was furious upon hearing Youquan's words and seemed ready to take action.
Pang Ban said with a serious expression, "Sect Master Ding, although the Youquan Sect Master speaks rudely, his words are not without reason. Look at all of us, every single one of us has been hiding in the shadows for years, and the disciples who go out are afraid of having their true identities discovered."
"Yet you live a life of luxury and seem to hold a noble title in the five great empires. This makes us sometimes wonder whether Sect Master Ding's heart is on the side of the righteous path or on our demonic path."
Ding Ruohai was so angry at Pang Ban's words that he was speechless. Seeing that everyone below seemed to be persuaded by Pang Ban, he became even angrier!
"Hengtong Bank is the culmination of my years of hard work. I am able to live a glamorous life because of my own abilities. If you are so capable, you should also run a legitimate business!"
Youquan and Pangban's moral blackmail struck a chord with the members of the Demonic Path. It would be a lie to say that they didn't envy Ding Ruohai's life. They were all from the Demonic Path, so why did he live such a comfortable life?
"Everyone, it seems that Sect Leader Ding has no intention of advancing and retreating with the demonic path. Let's all go back to our own homes and leave things as they were before. At least we don't have to take risks with selfish people."
Everyone nodded in agreement when Youquan said this. Why not take this opportunity to fleece them? After this, Ding Ruohai won't be so easy to talk to!
"etc!"
Ding Ruohai stared at everyone with a sinister expression.
"Youquan, Pangban, I've finally figured it out. You came here with no intention of helping me at all; you're just making things difficult for me at every turn!"
"Sect Leader Ding, our thinking is very simple: you provide the money, and we provide the labor. This has always been the way it has been. Am I wrong?"
"But you're asking for too much. Hengtong Bank is my life's work; how could I possibly hand it over to someone else?"
"For yourself, for the sake of the demonic path, how could there be anything you wouldn't be willing to give up?"
Enraged, Ding Ruohai shouted, "How about I hand over your Blood God Sect?"
Youquan said nonchalantly, "What is the Blood God Sect compared to the Demonic Path? I can even contribute the supreme divine skill I've cultivated!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed. Everyone knew that Youquan's cultivation technique was extremely mysterious, which had created his near-immortal physique.
During Youquan's several attacks, they were able to sense his immense life force.
Why do cultivators cultivate? It's not for fame or fortune, nor for a love of fighting; it's simply because they don't want to die!
They all knew about the inhuman life force within Youquan's body; he could probably live for thousands more years without any problem. It was just that Youquan's strength was usually astonishing, so they didn't dare to covet his cultivation techniques.
Now, Youquan is actually willing to contribute the cultivation technique he practices, which is something that Ding Ruohai could never get in return for no amount of money or benefits!
Little did they know that Youquan was not human at all; the life force within her was comparable to that of the demon race, something they could never have imagined!
Upon hearing this, Ding Ruohai scoffed and said, "Youquan, let me make this clear: if you share your cultivation technique with us, I will share Hengtong Bank with you."
Is this really true?
"really!"
"Alright, everyone, be my witnesses. This is the immortality technique I have cultivated."
As he spoke, Youquan used the Lesser Heaven Technique, and a book appeared in his hand with four large gold-embossed characters on it: Longevity Demon Manual.
"The Secret of Immortality!"
Everyone was envious; just from the name, they could tell what this technique emphasized.
"This supreme divine skill can seize the creation of heaven and earth. It is a technique that takes the essence of the universe, strengthens the foundation and nourishes the vital energy. Practicing it can reshape the body's meridians, internal organs, and extend lifespan by three thousand years!"
"Add three thousand years to one's lifespan?!"
"Impossible. Even the immortal techniques of transcendent forces are not that miraculous. Those who cultivate longevity techniques can only increase their lifespan by a few hundred at most. Where is there any talk of increasing lifespan by three thousand?"
Ding Ruohai was relatively rational and was not tempted by the technique to the point of losing his own judgment.
Youquan scoffed, looking at the ignorant Ding Ruohai in front of him.
"Don't believe me? Take a look."
After saying that, he tossed the cultivation manual in his hand to Ding Ruohai without any hesitation.
A look of caution flashed in Ding Ruohai's eyes. He did not open it, but instead asked Youquan.
"You really want me to look through it?"
"Hmph, how could I, Youquan, be like you, so vain and self-admiring?"
Ding Ruohai's face turned red and then pale as he was told this, which was quite a sight. However, faced with such a calm and composed Youquan, he couldn't say anything. He immediately stopped pretending and opened the Longevity Manual in his hand to examine it.
To prolong life and preserve health, one must nourish the body; sitting, lying down, standing, and walking all require circulating qi. With a mind free of distractions, maintain tranquility and focus; relax body and mind to comprehend true meaning… In the moment of returning to emptiness, observe inward; achieve unity with heaven and man for longevity…
Before long, Ding Ruohai closed the book and shut his eyes to contemplate it carefully.
After a while, he suddenly opened his eyes. At this moment, his aura was fluctuating. His originally overwhelming demonic aura had calmed down a lot, and a wisp of purple light appeared, completely changing his aura. He looked somewhat like a Taoist immortal.
"Excellent, excellent! This Longevity Technique is indeed wondrous!"
Ding Ruohai walked up to Youquan and actually bowed to him.
"Master Youquan, you are truly righteous. Please accept Ding Ruohai's bow!"
"Sect Leader Ding, what's wrong? Get up quickly!"
"No, Master Youquan has sacrificed such a divine skill for the greater good, which I truly admire. Master Youquan is straightforward, and I was just being petty before. Please accept my bow again!"
Now everyone's eyes burned even brighter. Ding Ruohai must have sensed that the Longevity Formula was real, otherwise he would not have acted this way!
"Sect Leader Ding, you are too kind. It's good that the misunderstanding between us has been cleared up. Even if there is anything I don't like about Sect Leader Ding in the future, I still won't be polite."
"The words of the Nether Spring Sect Master make me feel even more guilty. With such divine skill, one's lifespan is guaranteed, which is something that no amount of treasures can buy."
"That Hengtong Money Exchange..."
"Rest assured, Master Youquan, I will immediately order people to take inventory of the existing assets of Hengtong Bank."
"Alright, then let's divide this wealth equally and then go kill those eight old men. Palace Master Pang and I will lead the way and we'll be able to deal with those eight. You all can come from behind and help us out!"
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