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Chapter 45 Xu Hu's Request: Punishing the Greedy
Li Qingchen suddenly had the illusion that he was a lamb entering a wolf's den.
People here, good or bad, seem to be eyeing his wretched life.
"Buying things requires a number of resurrections, and so does getting help from others."
"It's like an old sow wearing a bra, one set after another."
I'm so angry!
But complaining is useless; instead of complaining, he should make changes, unless he can earn something on his own.
[Swordsman, you stubbornly refuse to believe in fate, and once again you've come to the abyss rift, throwing out your grappling hook, only to find yourself empty-handed again.]
"Does it mean I have to use up a resurrection attempt to trigger new story events?"
Li Qingchen hesitated for a moment.
In the end, they chose to compromise with reality and used one of their resurrection attempts on the senior miner.
[A senior miner has expressed their gratitude to you!]
[The advanced miners have begun work!]
[The advanced miner has thrown out his grappling hook!]
[Searching...]
[Searching...]
[Searching for you...]
"This is bad."
Li Qingchen had a bad feeling.
really!
The senior miner shyly tells you that this time, he lost all his gold.
"Damn it!"
Li Qingchen was furious. He had used one of his resurrection attempts and got nothing in return!
There was only a 10% chance of the air force being hit, and I still managed to run into it!
"I can do it myself!"
[Angry and greedy swordsman, you've thrown out your grappling hook...]
Your grappling hook has encountered a hard, unknown object!
[Note: Your claw hook is severely worn and can no longer be used!]
Li Qingchen was dumbfounded. "Waaah, TuTu Mountain is full of bad guys. I want to go back to the town."
……
……
Five resurrection opportunities were quickly used up.
Li Qingchen pursed his lips, feeling extremely frustrated after his humiliating death in the game.
Suppressing his agitation, Li Qingchen lightly touched the ground with his toes, his longsword piercing the air as he once again soared into the distance.
He did not stop.
His destination on this trip was a more distant and larger city—Liuzhou.
However, they had only been away from Liaocheng for a short time.
On the way ahead, they unexpectedly encountered an "acquaintance".
In mid-air, the sword energy condensed slightly.
Li Qingchen slowly sheathed his sword.
With a light leap, he landed steadily on the flat ground.
He raised his eyes, gazing at the slowly emerging, hidden figure ahead, his tone calm:
"Your Excellency holds a high position and wields great power, why be so hesitant? Why not show yourself and have a chat?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a faint aura of spiritual energy slowly spread out around him.
The previously concealed aura suddenly became apparent.
The person who came was no stranger.
It was Xu Hu, a member of the Demon Slayer Division whom I had met once before in Liaocheng.
Xu Hu was dressed in all black and stood tall and straight.
He was surrounded by the unique chilling aura of the Demon Slayer Division, clearly having fought demons and monsters for many years and undergone countless trials.
Eyes facing each other.
Li Qingchen went straight to the point:
"Speak, what is the matter that you have been secretly following and relentlessly harassing me?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Hu didn't beat around the bush; he simply smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and asked:
"Young Master Li, are you heading to Liuzhou on this trip?"
"good."
Li Qingchen nodded.
"What a coincidence."
Xu Hu said, "Our Demon Slaying Division has already left manpower to deal with the remaining demons in Liaocheng, so Young Master Li doesn't need to worry."
Our group happened to be heading to Liuzhou as well, and we were traveling the same route as Young Master Li.
"Liuzhou is a long and arduous journey, a desolate wilderness teeming with demons and lurking dangers. If Young Master Li doesn't mind, you might as well travel with us. We can look after each other and help each other along the way."
Li Qingchen raised an eyebrow.
He disliked beating around the bush, and spoke directly:
"Lord Xu, there's no need for preamble. Speak frankly. I'm the kind of person who likes to get straight to the point and strike at the heart of the matter."
Seeing Li Qingchen's straightforwardness, a hint of admiration flashed in Xu Hu's eyes, and his expression became serious.
He bowed respectfully to Li Qingchen, his tone sincere:
"Young Master Li is indeed a straightforward person. To be honest, I have been following you all this way, and I do have an important matter I would like to ask for your help with."
Li Qingchen remained expressionless and asked calmly:
"Could it be that you want me to help you slay demons and monsters?"
He paused, then continued:
"Weren't you all the wolf pack demons in Liaocheng wiped out before?"
As for those dog generals and fox spirits, they certainly wouldn't be worthy of your Demon-Slaying Division's attention. And you need my help with this matter again?
Upon hearing this, Xu Hu slowly shook his head and said in a deep voice:
"Those are nothing but insignificant, low-class demons."
"Long before we arrived, they realized that the situation was hopeless, so they abandoned Liaocheng and scattered and fled."
I have already dispatched special personnel to pursue and eliminate them; there is no need to worry.
"What I want to ask for your help, Young Master Li, is not these worthless scoundrels, but something else, something far more dangerous."
Upon hearing this...
Li Qingchen's heart stirred, and a thoughtful look flashed across his eyes.
As Lin Bufan had said earlier.
The four demons that had long occupied Liaocheng were all stronger than demon soldiers but weaker than demon generals.
Nowadays, in the eyes of the Demon Slayer Division, even demons at the level of demon soldiers are merely insignificant little demons.
From this, we can make the following inference.
The trouble Xu Hu mentioned was one that required his help to deal with together.
Their strength far surpasses that of ordinary demon soldiers.
At the very least, he must be a genuine demon general.
Thinking of this.
Li Qingchen quietly began to make plans in his mind.
He has no shortage of resurrections now.
Five guaranteed payouts are enough for him to handle most dangerous situations.
What he truly lacks is a demon core containing pure demonic power, which is essential for cultivation!
Only powerful demons with deep foundations can condense a high-quality demon core within their bodies!
The Elixir-Swallowing Gourd can transform demon cores into true energy; the better the demon core, the more concentrated the true energy!
If we can capture a demon general in this battle, we will surely benefit greatly.
"Why not listen to what the other party has to say first?" Li Qingchen thought to himself.
Once the mind is made up.
Li Qingchen raised her eyes, her expression calm:
"Then please, Lord Xu, tell me about it."
Seeing this, Xu Hu knew there was hope, so he immediately composed himself and said seriously:
"Young Master Li, you may not know this, but not long ago, our Demon Slaying Division was investigating and located the trail of a greedy creature in the Jingshan area."
"The greedy?"
Li Qingchen glanced sideways.
"That's right."
Xu Hu nodded, his tone growing increasingly serious:
"With the current overall combat strength of our demon-slaying team, if we were to confront that greedy being head-on in a life-or-death struggle, our chances of winning would be barely 70%."
"The danger is too great; losses are inevitable."
"But if we could get help from a top-tier swordsman like Young Master Li, we could complement each other and fight side by side."
"The odds of winning this battle will rise to over 90%."
At this point, Xu Hu's gaze became sincere:
"Young Master Li, rest assured, our Demon Slaying Division never forces anyone to do anything against their will, nor do we accept favors from others for nothing."
"If Young Master Li is willing to lend a hand, the Demon Slayer Bureau will certainly reward you handsomely after the matter is accomplished, and will not treat you unfairly!"
Xu Hu spoke sincerely.
Li Qingchen understood.
If what Xu Hu said is true
All he wanted was to add another 'stronger'.
Stabilize the battle situation and minimize casualties.
The journey to slay the demon is a matter of life and death.
One more person means one more unit of fighting strength.
An extra layer of protection can safeguard the lives of more team members.
I can tell.
This Xu Hu is a loyal and righteous leader who is extremely responsible and considerate of his subordinates.
Seeing Li Qingchen remain silent, Xu Hu took the opportunity to speak, slowly recounting the Demon Slayer Division's foundation, resources, power, and various benefits.
His words carried a hint of recruitment.
Xu Hu was making plans in his mind.
If we can use this battle to bring us closer together.
In the future, it is not impossible to recruit such a talented young swordsman into the Demon Slayer Division!
Before Xu Hu could say anything more, Li Qingchen asked directly:
"Lord Xu, what kind of demon is that greedy creature you just mentioned?"
Xu Hu said:
"Young Master Li is unaware of something."
"The greedy ones are the direct descendants of the Demon Emperor 'Greedy Snake'."
"These demons are born with incredibly strong bodies and are bloodthirsty and ravenous. No matter how many living beings they devour or how much flesh and blood they consume, they never feel truly full."
"Moreover, these demons evolve at a much faster rate than their ordinary kind."
If left unchecked, they will be allowed to hunt and devour at will.
Within a few years, he will be reborn, ascend to the heavens in one step, and transform into a demon king!
Snake?
The instant I heard those three words.
Li Qingchen's heart sank suddenly.
His mind was in turmoil.
Snake!
Isn't this a demon that exists in a game?!
His snake skin and stomach acid both came from the gluttonous snake.
But why do the demons from the game appear in reality?!
An incredibly terrifying thought suddenly surged into Li Qingchen's mind.
Since he was able to bring the opportunities and rewards from the game into reality.
Then let's turn it around.
In the game, there are all sorts of strange and wonderful monsters and demons.
Could it be possible to transcend dimensions and descend into the real world through games?
A chill crept into my heart.
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Li Qingchen composed himself and continued to ask calmly:
"The Demon King... approximately what is his strength?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Hu's face showed bitterness, and his tone carried a hint of helplessness:
"A demon king who has truly taken shape and fully risen to power."
"This is something no ordinary small country in the secular world could possibly withstand or contend with!"
It can destroy a country.
These five simple words are enough to depict the Demon King's terrifying and unparalleled combat power.
Li Qingchen remained silent.
A moment later.
Li Qingchen raised his eyes and looked at Xu Hu, saying:
"I can help you."
"However, I have one condition."
Hearing this, Xu Hu was secretly tempted.
There is a play!
"Young Master Li, please speak freely! As long as it is within my power and reasonable, I will agree to everything!"
"My request is very simple."
Li Qingchen spoke calmly, each word distinct and clear:
"In this battle, no matter who takes the most shots or who makes the greatest contribution,..."
"Finally, after that greedy creature dies, the demon core inside its body must belong to me."
The words fell.
The air grew slightly still.
In fact, this is an extremely illogical, even excessive, condition.
Demon-slaying missions have always been based on merit and reward.
The more effort you put in, the greater your reward.
The more resources you acquire, the more resources you will naturally have.
Only in this way can we win the hearts and minds of the people.
Anyone else would probably have refused on the spot.
After all, no one wants to fight hard and shed blood only to end up with nothing, with all the benefits handed over to others.
however.
To Li Qingchen's surprise.
Xu Hu spoke without the slightest hesitation, his words coming out crisply and decisively:
"No problem. It's a deal."
Li Qingchen was slightly taken aback.
He immediately felt relieved.
Since the other party doesn't care at all.
And he just so happens to need a high-level demon core for cultivation.
Then there's naturally nothing to hesitate about.
"Very good, when do we depart?" Li Qingchen asked.
Xu Hu said, "There is a Longxi Inn about ten miles ahead."
"Three days from now, at noon, I will lead my team to wait for Young Master Li at Longxi Inn."
Li Qingchen nodded.
No further words.
The sword flashed again, and the wind howled.
Li Qingchen moved swiftly, stepping on his sword and soaring into the distance.
……
……
Until Li Qingchen's aura completely dissipated.
Three figures slowly emerged from the dense shadows of the trees.
These three are all core members under Xu Hu.
One of them, with sharp eyes and brows, was Liu Luyang.
The remaining two were both women.
A man with a burly body, bulging muscles and bones, tall and strong, like a wild bull, named Shi Nu (Stone Woman).
The other woman was the complete opposite.
She was petite and delicate, slender and frail, looking delicate and fragile, harmless to humans and animals. Her name was Chu Luohua.
The contrast between the two standing together was extreme.
The stone maiden gazed in the direction Li Qingchen had gone, her brows furrowed, and said in a slightly hoarse voice:
"Boss."
"Are you truly determined to involve these outsiders of unknown origin in the fight against the greedy?"
"I admit that this Li Qing, despite his young age, is indeed extraordinary."
"Normally, I wouldn't say anything, but this time, we're not facing any ordinary lesser demons. It's a true demon general!"
"Bringing in an outsider so rashly is far too risky..."
"Sister, didn't you realize that the boss really wants to recruit that handsome young man?"
Chu Luohua chuckled and said, "Lu Yang had already thoroughly investigated the greedy group that was entrenched in Jingshan."
"Although it is a demon general, it has a poor foundation and shallow cultivation, making it the weakest and easiest to deal with among the demon generals."
"To be honest, even without Young Master Li's help, our team, working together and going all out, could have easily killed him without a doubt."
"So, Lord Xu was just trying to do a favor."
"That's right," Xu Hu said. "Have you ever heard of the Tianwu people?"
Everyone's expression changed: "A Tianwu person?"
Xu Hu nodded:
"Among ordinary people in the world, those whose bloodline awakens, who possess extraordinary talents, and who transcend ordinary people are called Heavenly Martial People."
"His innate fighting ability far surpasses that of his peers."
"His cultivation progresses by leaps and bounds in a day, and his killing prowess is unparalleled."
"The Imperial Advisor of the Azure Dragon Dynasty once cast a divination."
Liu Luyang said, "Boss, you mean...?"
"I'm not sure if he is or isn't, but given that we're in a sensitive period, it would be best to recruit more outstanding talents from all over the world."
"After all, our Demon Slaying Division paid a considerable price to defeat the Demon Emperor this time," Xu Hu said.
……
After leaving Xu Hu, Li Qingchen found an inn to stay in.
Silent all night.
Just waiting for the resurrection count to update —
"Lawless Land, activated!"