Chapter 1428 - 1037: Recruiting Pioneers (2)

Chapter 1428: Chapter 1037: Recruiting Pioneers (2)

At critical moments, you can always count on the "number one supporter," and Jiang Yuan was very pleased about it.

Sure enough, a few observers stood up after seeing this.

"To ensure your safety, all you need to do is become my guest." He urgently needed to recruit pioneers and patiently explained, "Once you contract as my guest, in the event of any danger, you can be rescued immediately. At the very least, you’ll have a bottom line ensuring you have no worries over your life.

I offer safety protection, and if necessary, I can also provide accommodation for guests in the small courtyard. In return, guests must follow my arrangements. Of course, I won’t make you do anything that goes against the heavenly principles."

As he spoke, he glanced at the lurkers executing the plan, who came from various action stations, "Ladies and gentlemen, you don’t have a steady occupation or residence. Once the Regent Throne ceases the supply of Yin Demon Pearls, your situation might become dire.

Moreover, considering the situation from Station 7, returning to the Demon Realm might not be easy for you. Feel free to seek your own path if you wish; if you’re interested in becoming a guest, you’re warmly welcomed!"

Stations 1 to 10 were tasked with various missions.

Except for Station 7, which was led and dismantled by Jiang Yuan, this time, they all mostly came together.

Unlike the market lurking plan, all those coming from the action stations were high-tier demon cultivators, many armed to the teeth.

Upon hearing this, they all looked cautious, and one female demon cultivator asked in return, "The method of contact was indeed the Demon Lord’s. He’s been missing for some time. How do we know you’re friends with that demon cultivator and the Demon Lord?

I need to see concrete evidence of your connection with the Demon Lord, otherwise... who knows if you obtained the contact method through some other means to deceive us?"

Jiang Yuan spread his hands, "Then we’ll just have to wait for Daoist Lan to return and discuss."

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before Lan Shanying returned, pulling five quivering demon cultivators, and coldly said, "I used some interrogation methods. Everyone should hear what these bastards inserted by the Regent Throne were actually up to!"

The system identified and selected the targets, all of whom weren’t of low realm.

But after all, in the Wilderness World, facing the furious Lan Shanying, they didn’t even have a chance to resist before being subdued and punished.

Seeing their silence, Lan Shanying kicked one in the leg and commanded, "Speak!"

"These action stations were all designed and built with the assistance of the Demon Lord, each responsible for different tasks." The demon cultivator, who knew the most about the inside story, was trembling all over and carefully said, "Initially, the Demon Realm Alliance sold the Wilderness World to the Demon Lord, but later reneged on their word, only taking benefits without cooperation.

The Demon Lord developed a series of plans to obtain the power of the celestial Dao’s remnant over the Wilderness.

After the Regent Throne replaced the Demon Lord, they, they dispatched us to infiltrate each action station. Originally, there were sixteen people, but after Station 7 was dismantled, Luo Nanjia, Gu Yi, and others all died.

The Demon Lord issued secret orders for us to gather. Some sneaky ones ran away thinking something was wrong. We were instructed by the Regent Throne to come and see what the Demon Lord was up to."

Realizing he hadn’t covered all points, he looked back at Lan Shanying in terror, hastily saying, "Mainly, the Regent Throne hasn’t fully figured out the core actions of the Demon Lord’s invasion plan.

They think the amount of demonic energy released around the market and city is at most to intimidate, not enough to achieve real demonic pollution.

Though the demon cultivators inserted into the action stations are aggressive, they’re ultimately outsiders, heavily ostracized. Except for Jiu Mu, who was weak and easily replaced at Station 7, none of the remaining stations are to be trifled with.

There are internal conflicts within the Regent Throne, making it impossible to extend their reach and replace all infiltrated members.

That’s why the action to steal the entire plan was never successful, and naturally, they couldn’t kill all the demon cultivators dispatched by the Demon Lord either...."

At this point, he suddenly knelt down and pleaded, "Daoist, I was just following orders. Originally, the plan was indeed to kill them and seize numerous magical treasures, then invade the Wilderness World.

But hasn’t it been undone?

They all know I was sent by the Regent Throne, each watching me like a hawk, yet very loyal to the Demon Lord, leaving me no room to maneuver! Seeing as I’m just a pawn, please spare me!"

"Hmph! Knew they sent you with ill intentions, lucky the core plan wasn’t stolen away, or we’d be dead by now?"

"Those useless Regent Throne scum, achieving nothing and dragging down the Demon Lord, should really be hacked to pieces!"

"Is it you, Yan Wei? Failing to steal the core plan, not killing the demon cultivators at the action stations, can be considered attempted harm. But as the Demon King, slaughtering three cities at Yao Mountain in the new Demon Realm, killing countless, isn’t it time to settle accounts? You had the Regent Throne backing you before, but not anymore!"

...

Lan Shanying took out a token from the storage bag and waved it, "Ladies and gentlemen, anyone loyal to the Demon Lord should know the significance of this token."

The high-tier demon cultivators who had just demanded proof immediately showed a slight change of expression upon seeing the token, and then bowed.

"Seeing this token is like seeing the Demon Lord himself. Yun Li gave me this token precisely because some demon cultivators might suspect my identity as a demon cultivator." Lan Shanying stated loudly, "Today, I hold the token, not to issue orders or demand anything from you.

But merely to inform everyone that the lurking plan is terminated.

If you trust me, you can find a place as a guest with Mr. Jiang, without needing to return to the Demon Realm, you’ll have ample resources to focus on cultivation; if not, you may seek your own path.

You can hide in chaos, or return to the Demon Realm to seek refuge under the Regent Throne, it’s your freedom. Before Demon Lord Yun Li returns, I won’t issue any secret orders in his name.

As for these demon cultivators sent by the Regent Throne, I’ve interrogated them earlier, they’re all evildoers chosen to be tools for killing and silencing. These individuals deserved by everyone, I will hand over to Mr. Jiang for full disposal, if anyone has any objections, please step forward and state your reasons."

The cold wind howled, and the roar of demon beasts could be heard from not far in Huangtu Ridge.

After a moment of silence, with the support of the token and the Demon God title, most demon cultivators chose to find a good place to shelter and contracted with Jiang Yuan to become guests.

The remaining few demon cultivators hesitated for a moment, then went their separate ways.

"I’ll deal with you later." Jiang Yuan selected and collected the five demon cultivators into the Seven-Layered Glazed Treasure Tower, then led the seventy-one newly joined demon cultivators back to the small courtyard.

Cang Lingdong had heard "Mr.’s small courtyard" countless times from Miss Hu Jiu, and now she finally saw it with her own eyes.

The spiritual energy wafting from the Immortal Mountain Palace left her eyes dazzled.

Upon hearing that the Divine Beast Black Tortoise that ascended earlier still resides in the courtyard and remains Mr. Jiang’s spirit pet, the high-tier demon cultivators who were initially apprehensive immediately felt at ease—able to cultivate a divine beast, surely the Demon Lord entrusted the infiltrated members to him, also paid a significant price, otherwise, why would he care about the fate of a bunch of demon cultivators?

"Pavilion Master Cang, if you’d like to continue managing the treasures, the Immortal Jade exchange business can be handled by you instead of Miss Hu Jiu, saving her from running back and forth between two places; you can take over from now on." Jiang Yuan looked at her with a smile and said, "Of course, if you don’t want to continue doing business and wish to focus on cultivation, I can find someone else to take over."

Cang Lingdong was momentarily puzzled, then delighted, "Thank you, Mr., for your trust! Honestly speaking, thanks to your blessings, the exchange of Immortal Jade at the Treasure Pavilion has become more and more prosperous. I haven’t thought about focusing on cultivation for the time being, as long as the Wo Hu Temple Market remains stable, I want to continue running the business."

"Very well, I’ll discuss this matter with you separately later, and let Miss Hu Jiu pass over the duties then." Jiang Yuan nodded in agreement, "If you need to exchange Spirit Stones for Yin Demon Pearls, I can help you obtain them as well."

She thanked him repeatedly, full of joy, and was sent back to the Wo Hu Temple from the Floating Market by him.

Opening the door, Jiang Yuan looked at the seventy pioneers, unable to suppress the smile on his lips, "Ladies and gentlemen, come with me to have a look at the place for clear cultivation."

Directly reaching the Ruins Realm through the ancient teleportation array, despite their broad experience, the numerous demon cultivators were left speechless by the sight before them.

Dense, enormous irregular world fragments stacked layer upon layer, rubbing shoulders, with gales howling and fragments grinding out deep rumbling sounds, the awe-inspiring melody making one’s scalp tingle!

"Are these collapsed world fragments?"

"Why are so many piled together? And there are remnants of demonic energy on them!"

"Does Mr. Jiang mean for us to refine the demonic energy remaining on the world fragments?"

"This place, not being part of the Demon Realm, allows us not to worry about discovery and pursuit. With demonic energy permeating, it indeed serves as a good place for clear cultivation..."

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