Chapter 208 Demonic Path True Colors (Seeking Subscription, Seeking Votes!)

Chapter 208 Demonic Path True Colors (Seeking Subscription, Seeking Votes!)

As long as you manipulate the spending channel in your hands, you can not only earn a sum from each trade, but tax revenue is also a layer of exploitation.

They, as City Lords, have the support of the Inverse Spirit Blood Sect behind them and nominally possess the highest jurisdiction; the entire City is their asset.

Wang Yu could understand scattering Spirit Stones to generate more, which would then flow back into the City Lord's Mansion, but Luo Chen found it difficult to comprehend.

In his eyes, Wang Yu was like a wealth-scattering child, yet he became richer the more he spent. If he tightened his belt a bit, the Spirit Stones he would have accumulated now would make him green with envy.

Little did he know, Wang Yu had already converted them into tangible and precious Spirit Materials. The Spirit Stones in his hands had been used quite a bit for development in recent years, and after five years, he only had a surplus of about a million.

This was already a significant increase compared to when he first arrived at Guiling City, and he had spent even more Spirit Stones in Gui Ling, demonstrating that management indeed had a significant effect.

Seeing Wang Yu remain silent for a long time, Luo Chen couldn't help but offer a toast, saying, "As long as Junior Brother Wang is willing to help me, in the Inverse Spirit Blood Sect in the future, you will always have me as a friend."

Having said that, he drained his cup in one gulp.

"Sigh… Senior Brother Luo, there's no need to be so formal.

"I, Wang, can teach you a method that yields quick results, but it is very likely to lead to a bad reputation, and San Mao City will become infamous, perhaps unable to recover for two hundred years. Are you still willing?"

Luo Chen hesitated upon hearing this. Young people like him still valued their reputation quite highly.

"Can it gather enough resources to cultivate to the Peak Core Formation?"

"Absolutely."

"In that case, please teach me, Junior Brother. Success or failure is unrelated to you."

Wang Yu nodded and used Sound Transmission in Secret to explain the ultimate plan.

The plan was not complicated.

Raise a Rogue Cultivator Gang with sufficient strength, in short, "Black Glove," but they would not rob enemies or merchant caravans! They would specialize in robbing the factions within their own territory.

Secondly, San Mao City would reduce tax revenue to the lowest level, selling land, selling resources… even Spirit Veins could be sold. In short, everything that could be sold except for the City Lord's Residence would be sold!

The price should not be too high or too low, just maintain a moderate price. Use massive Welfare Policy to attract ethnic groups and factions from other places to settle in San Mao City.

When the City's output is insufficient, this would be a continuous stream of external funds. Control the frequency, and let these constantly settling factions be eliminated by the "environment."

In the short-term, this could greatly increase San Mao City's revenue.

As for how to dispel people's suspicions, they could only periodically suppress Rogue Cultivators, pull out a batch of people to be beheaded, or even plunder factions in other places, feigning attacks as a disguise.

Luo Chen himself could think of these minor details. He was also a Red Kite native, and wouldn't lack this much wisdom and intelligence.

In just a moment, he burst out laughing.

"This plan is brilliant, hahaha~"

Wang Yu: "…"

He also had his own selfish motives. No matter how well Luo Chen disguised it, it would be exposed sooner or later, and even cause panic among Low-Level Cultivators due to frequent attacks and other problems.

The Crimson Kite Demon Domain never lacked people who dared to fight and kill, but there were more who were cautious. A slight sign of unrest could scare them into large-scale migration.

At this time, Guiling City, as San Mao City's neighbor and a well-known Habitable Land, naturally became the best destination for these people.

The most important thing for the development of a City is people.

In the Cultivation World, it is Cultivators that are most important. San Mao City's policy could help him absorb a large number of high-quality people and increase the Tax Revenue Ceiling.

The Development Potential could also increase day by day, a contribution for generations to come.

Luo Chen was anxious, while Wang Yu was in no hurry. Everyone could earn Spirit Stones.

——A win-win situation!

As for the reputation issue Wang Yu mentioned, it was not quite the same as he understood it. Luo Chen preferred this kind of ruthless and brutal reputation, unlike Wang Yu.

Wang Yu preferred to disguise himself as a little lamb, which was why he said the reputation would be bad. Luo Chen, on the other hand, hoped that everyone would look at him with Fear.

In his words, those who possessed this kind of reputation in Red Kite were all top-tier experts, and even Black Heaven Talisman Lord would appreciate his Wisdom and Intelligence.

This was the true color of the Demonic Path. Even though Wang Yu had lived here for many years and his Character had changed greatly, he still had the thoughts of his previous life as his Bottom Line.

Although this Bottom Line was gradually lowering, it did exist!

"Let's leave it at that for now. If Senior Brother Luo encounters any problems in the future, you can also send someone to deliver a letter to me."

"Naturally. The Scented Incense Meet is almost over. Later, at the Treasure Exchange Meet, Luo will reciprocate and open the event for you, Junior Brother."

"Then… thank you."

In the arena.

The Scented Incense Meet had reached its End. Third Grade Exotic Fragrance, in addition to a small piece being distributed to each Core Formation Cultivator, there was also a stick lit in the center of the main Palace, for everyone to smell.

Most people could only smell a hint of the fragrance and experience the taste of the Exotic Fragrance.

However, they had already inhaled Second-Order Spirit Incense, filling their nasal cavities, and had benefited to the point of being full. What Realm you were in determined what Status you received. This was perfectly normal in the Demonic Path.

No one complained, because speaking out would offend those Core Formation Cultivators.

"It's Similar time, Senior Brother Luo, please."

"Alright."

Young Lord Fu Luo Chen walked onto the square platform in the center.

"According to custom, after the Scented Incense Meet is the Treasure Exchange Session.

"If you have any rare Spirit Objects that you cannot use yourself, and do not want to sell them for Spirit Stones, this is one of the best platforms in Cloud Ridge State.

"This Treasure Exchange Meet will be opened by me, Young Lord Fu Luo Chen."

With his Identity, status, and Cultivation Realm all present, those Core Formation Cultivators naturally had no objections.

Then—

A Crystal Clear water droplet with a miniature water dragon coiled inside was taken out by him. Seeing this item, Wang Yu's eyes widened. Was he playing so big?

"This is a Core Formation Spirit Material - Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence! Suitable for all Water Spirit Root Cultivators to condense their Golden Core Pill, it can add a four-tenths probability of Core Formation, and is a Common Core Formation Spirit Item."

Before he could state his Treasure exchange requirements, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

"Core Formation Spirit Material!"

"Unbelievable, who is this person? To actually be able to take out such a Spirit Object."

"The Scented Incense Meet actually has Core Formation Spirit Material, this item, this seat wants it! Name your price!"

Several Peak Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators' eyes flickered, especially Daoist Rain Flower's Dao Companion, Wind Flower Zi. She possessed Water, Wind, and Wood Three Spirit Roots, and cultivated a Water Attribute Combined Attack Method with Rain Flower.

This [Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence] was extremely suitable for her to use.

If she achieved Breakthrough, and then engaged in Dual Cultivation with Rain Flower, the other party could also rapidly increase their Cultivation Level. Wind Flower Zi couldn't help but look at her Dao Companion.

"Rain Flower."

"Rest assured! Even if I have to sell everything I own, I will obtain the Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence. Don't forget we have a Herb Garden in Cloud Smoke City. Few Cultivators can compare to me in terms of Wealth."

"Mm, I know~"

Wind Flower Zi's eyes immediately became watery, and 'affectionate' was almost an understatement.

However, their Opponents were not just Peak Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, but also the four Core Formation Cultivators above them.

Don't underestimate them just because they had already reached Core Formation. This kind of scarce Spirit Object was hard to come by. Whether it was used to exchange for Treasures or to cultivate juniors, it was Hard Currency.

Luo Chen waited for everyone to quiet down before saying,

"Luo wants to exchange for a Third Rank Upper Grade Magic Treasure that conceals body shape and Aura, or a Secret Method of the same Level. The Price Difference can be made up with Materials, Spirit Medicine, or Spirit Stones."

He might have Secret Methods of this Level in his possession, but as Sect Inheritance, they absolutely could not be passed on to outsiders.

Therefore, he wanted corresponding Magic Treasures and Secret Methods. He was preparing these for his Black Glove team, and his initiative was quite strong.

Grain Valley True Person, a Core Formation Cultivator from Poison Scorpion City, said, "I have a Mid-Grade Magic Treasure, the Rain Curtain Bamboo Hat, plus a Sun Substitution Secret Art that can remain undetected even under the Divine Sense of a Peak Core Formation, and an additional one hundred thousand Spirit Stones."

"Fellow Daoist Luo, what do you think?"

Earth Golem Old Demon from Earth Demon Valley sneered and took out a Puppet.

"Fellow Daoist, why not listen to this old demon's offer? This Early Core Formation Stage Puppet was refined using the Corpse of a Body Refinement Practitioner, and fused with 〈Aura Concealing Ghost Gold〉. When not in combat, it has a twenty percent Opportunity to evade detection even from a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"This old demon will add two hundred thousand Spirit Stones, how about it?"

Magic Treasures and Secret Methods required people to use them, but this Puppet could be directly used for Combat Technique, and possessed Core Formation Combat Strength, which was also a considerable Improvement for Luo Chen.

True Person Qing Yang and Superior Person Huangsha did not speak. The former no longer had this Wealth, as his Family Fortune had all been invested in refining his Natal Magic Treasure.

The latter was an Independent Cultivator, and also a Earth Attribute Cultivation Method Cultivator, not wealthy, and had no juniors to support, so he simply did not speak.

Wang Yu was eager to make a move.

Water and Ice were related. Strictly speaking, the [Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence] could also be Effective for him. With his current Foundation, when he cultivated to the Peak Foundation Establishment Stage, a four-tenths probability Improvement was completely Sufficient.

However, as the host of this place, it was not appropriate for him to Compete for it. Moreover, if Conditions allowed, it would be better to exchange for an Upper-Grade Core Formation Spirit Material, which would be more secure.

In the arena, Luo Chen was still hesitating.

Daoist Rain Flower secretly transmitted his voice and said a few words. Luo Chen's eyes lit up and he said,

"This item already has a buyer, please come with me to the Third Floor."

Rain Flower hesitated slightly, but still Grit Teeth and followed. Everyone immediately understood that he had exchanged for the Treasure, and immediately began to discuss it.

"Daoist Rain Flower? He's a Spirit Herb Farmer, is he able to afford Core Formation Spirit Material?"

"Maybe he just does, who are you looking down on?"

Seeing this, Wind Flower Zi hurriedly walked out of the Heavenly Fragrance Palace. She needed to Prepare. As soon as the item was in hand, she would immediately leave Guiling City with all her Strength.

In the front row seats.

Grain Valley True Person regretfully shook his head, seemingly without other Intentions.

Earth Golem Old Demon then coldly snorted and also got up and walked out, his purpose self-evident.

Wang Yu nodded to Green Ram Hermit and left from behind the screen.

The Scented Incense Meet must guarantee the safety of guests within Guiling City. Once outside the City, it was no longer under his jurisdiction, but he absolutely could not allow malicious robbery incidents to break out within Gui Ling.

This would cause significant damage to the Reputation of the Scented Incense Meet.

Even so, Once a robbery occurred, among Foundation Establishment Cultivators, perhaps only the most Outstanding ones would dare to continue to Participate, and it would deter a batch of those with slightly lower Cultivation Level and cautious Characters.

The problem was, these kinds of people often held one or two good things for a long time, which was why they developed this cautious Character to the bone.

If they could avoid fighting, it was still better to avoid fighting.

But unfortunately, in Red Kite… this kind of thing would 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 was hard to say that he didn't do it on purpose.

Could it be that he even wanted to rob back the Dragon Soul Heavenly Water Essence?

There was a possibility.

This is the Demonic Path true colors! Wang Yu sighed with emotion, and after joining up with Hermit Qing Yang, he fixed his gaze on Wind Flower Zi.

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