Chapter 2384 - 2389: Captain Xia Liu

Chapter 2384: Chapter 2389: Captain Xia Liu

Half a month later, on the edge of the Great Thousand Realms.

A city built beside the Nether River.

Many demon cultivators walked busily along the avenue.

Some had cheerful smiles on their faces, while others looked dejected.

The city’s name is Demon Hunter City.

It is the mercenary gathering place within the First Realm.

On the Nether River, and in the Nether Land, there is a vast number of demon beasts.

Demon Hunter City has undergone thousands of years of development.

It has already formed a well-defined mercenary city.

Every day, massive resources flow out from Demon Hunter City.

Because there are hundreds of mercenary corps here.

The mercenary corps either accept missions to execute.

Or spontaneously form teams to enter the Nether River or Nether Land to hunt demon beasts.

In exchange for rewards or cultivation resources.

In the outskirts of Demon Hunter City, not many powerful figures pass by.

However, it has become a gathering place for loose cultivators and some who are new to the area, unfamiliar with the demons of Demon Hunter City.

Additionally, some minor mercenary groups also station here.

For example, in the north, there is a newly constructed courtyard.

The courtyard can accommodate a hundred people.

Due to lack of popularity, it appears rather quaint.

However, the spacious backyard couldn’t help but attract a few glances.

The backyard has a few plots of tilled land.

In the field, a figure is busy working.

Wearing a white hat for shade, the diligent figure is digging in the soil.

Then placing a seed within.

Gently infusing a bit of wood origin energy, then continuing to dig the next hole.

Before long, the seeds in front suddenly sprouted tender shoots.

Strangely, the sprouts just emerged, then ceased growing.

Whew...

At noon, the diligent figure sat under the pavilion to rest.

Looking at the magic grass he had tirelessly planted, he smiled contentedly.

"The wood origin hasn’t transformed into demon power, otherwise the magic grass could mature instantly."

With a bitter smile, Xia Liu set aside distractions.

"Well, natural treasures must endure storms to be born."

Understanding this point, Xia Liu continued planting.

Nurturing the entire patch of land.

In a few months, he won’t have to worry about not having magic grass to use.

Though they’re just ordinary magic potions, for low-rank cultivators.

The efficacy is quite ideal.

In the evening, as the sunset met the horizon, Xia Liu packed up his tools.

Washed away the dirt, planning to enter the pavilion for tea and breath control.

Suddenly, the sound of a door opening reached his ear.

"Captain, are you here?"

A soft female voice entered his ear.

Xia Liu paused for a moment before recalling.

When buying this place with the flower magic crystal, he hung a sign at the door.

At that time, he bought the land and additionally spent some demon crystals to establish the mercenary team.

Upon returning, he hung the sign at the door.

Unfortunately, no one ever came, and he almost forgot about it.

Xia Liu stood with hands behind his back, walking slowly toward the front courtyard.

In sight was a woman.

She appeared to be in her twenties, but her real age surely wasn’t as it seemed.

Because she possessed a cultivation of the Demon Infant stage!

Xia Liu nearly coughed up blood.

Since coming to the Demon Domain.

He’s rarely seen demon cultivators in the Qi Cultivation Stage or Foundation Establishment Stage.

The lowest being the Demon Pill Stage.

And now.

Any random female cultivator entering was at the Demon Infant Stage.

Compared to the Cultivation Realm.

The Demon Domain is truly much stronger!

If not for the Ruishui River and the barriers surrounding the Cultivation Realm, the Demon Domain might have flattened the Cultivation Realm long ago.

"Hello, are you the captain of the Osmanthus Group?"

Seeing Xia Liu appear, the woman asked very politely.

"Yes, I am Captain Xia Liu."

Xia Liu’s original intention in creating the Osmanthus Mercenary Corps was to find someone to run errands, and to pay the members some demon crystals each month as compensation.

They help him check for news about demon beasts of the Demon Lord’s rank and above in Demon Hunter City.

Given the chance, they could also take them into the Nether Emperor’s domain or the Nether River to hunt demon beasts.

Anyway, joining the Osmanthus Group, Xia Liu naturally wouldn’t let the members suffer losses.

"Ah? You are the captain?"

The woman seemed a bit unbelieving; Xia Liu indeed looked good.

But he carried no trace of energy.

This group must be backed by demon crystals, huh?

Isn’t there a rule in Demon Hunter City?

Without Demon Infant stage cultivation, there’s no qualification to establish a mercenary group.

During registration, one must record the captain’s true cultivation.

What made her feel incredulous was that the person assessing mercenary groups in Demon Hunter City was a high-ranking Demon Lord!

The eighth rank of Demon Lord, almost the peak of the Demon Domain!

Moreover, that person not only managed Demon Hunter City.

But also stood at the peak of the Great Thousand Realms.

Under their management, Demon Hunter City and the Great Thousand Realms have developed steadily for thousands of years.

"Friend, do you have any doubts?"

"A bit. As a captain, shouldn’t one possess Demon Infant stage cultivation?"

Lan Lianxue frankly said.

"That’s correct; I meet the qualifications."

Xia Liu shrugged, helplessly explaining.

"Met the qualifications?"

"Yes, my strength is terrifying; in general, I just keep it suppressed."

"Oh, I see!"

Lan Lianxue nodded in realization.

She had heard from her family that many strong individuals or potential future strong individuals often excel at hiding their strength.

The strong worry about becoming the focus.

Potential demon cultivators fear being plotted against.

Thus, hiding cultivation is almost a common practice within the Demon Domain.

It’s all about who hides it best.

Lan Lianxue already understood, Xia Liu’s skill at concealing his cultivation was extremely advanced.

"Captain, I want to join your mercenary group."

Lan Lianxue thought for a while and finally decided.

With her cultivation, in Demon Hunter City, she had been rejected no less than ten times.

She originally intended to leave.

But saw the Osmanthus Group mercenary team in the suburbs.

So, she wanted to try her luck.

"You can join my group, but you must ensure you can endure hardship, not fear the wind or sun."

"Of course, I swore when coming to the Ming River Realm."

...

Xia Liu added: "Additionally, you must obey all orders from the captain."

"Lianxue will remember!"

"Very well, you are now the first member of the Osmanthus Group, responsible for all affairs within the group, with a temporary monthly payment of five hundred supreme grade demon crystals."

"Wow! Five hundred supreme grade demon crystals!"

Upon hearing this news, Lan Lianxue’s heart raced, feeling immensely excited.

In Demon Hunter City, those high-rank mercenary groups, even on a task, would need luck to earn a thousand supreme grade demon crystals per month.

This small mercenary group headed by Xia Liu, directly offering five hundred supreme grade demon crystals, showed the captain’s grandeur and depth to be fearsome.

"Here, this is the demon crystal card; whenever you need, you can go into the city and withdraw."

"Thank you, Captain!"

"Before resting, give me your information for registration."

"Yes!"

After responding, Lan Lianxue quickly handed the scroll recording her identity to Xia Liu...

PS: Today’s update ends here; everyone rest early.