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Regardless of the reason, Huang Yunfeng was someone worth attracting talent to. Although the relationship between the demon race and humans had always been tense, there were still many deep friendships between individuals of different races.
Huang Yunfeng initially found Shi Qingyuan's vague explanations hard to believe, but when he had the opportunity, he consulted Rui Qingsi with many of his questions. However, having been around society for a while, he knew what could be said and what should not be.
Rui Qingsi smiled as she answered Huang Yunfeng's questions, but inside, she was increasingly surprised. Huang Yunfeng seemed to have a unique understanding of cultivation that was unlike any method on Earth; neither humans nor demons had such peculiar circumstances as his.
Huang Yunfeng had almost immediately entered the Divine Guardian level and was completely unaware of the Refining Qi stage. Rui Qingsi explained in detail the differences between the two stages of cultivation, leaving Huang Yunfeng in awe.
The biggest difference between Divine Guardian and Refining Qi was that Refining Qi required a physical foundation to accumulate energy. In contrast, Divine Guardian involved years of accumulation where the energy within transformed from quantity to quality, breaking free from the constraints of the physical body. Due to different methods, there were distinctions in levels as well. It could be divided into two types: one where the soul separated from the body to reorganize into Yuan Shen, and another where the physical body collapsed to convert energy.
In the former case, retaining an undying physical body while allowing Yuan Shen to separate and reunite was considered high-level; if the soul left the body and it decayed, it was low-level. In the latter case, the more completely the physical body collapsed, the more energy could be converted from what had been accumulated over time, thus achieving greater mastery. Huang Yunfeng reflected on his own situation at that time; it resembled the latter case more closely, especially since it was a complete transformation into a rainbow-like state.
Thanks to Shi Qingyuan's Danqi providing an endless supply of energy, Huang Yunfeng's evolved Starlight Body was nearly perfect. Although his level might not necessarily surpass Rui Qingsi's in terms of mastery, he had almost no incomplete transformations or lingering side effects.
While Huang Yunfeng was enjoying a lively conversation with Rui Qingsi, a familiar pop song suddenly played. Rui Qingsi looked slightly surprised and pulled out her earlier spiritual device, pressing a button that activated a clear voice.
Huang Yunfeng's eyes widened in astonishment; this device could even function as a phone? Truly unexpected.
Rui Qingsi quickly ended the call and smiled at Huang Yunfeng. "I have some matters to attend to; let's finish discussing your situation first!"
"The autonomous region for demons generally does not allow human cultivators to enter. However, since you already reside in this city, we can certainly relax this restriction. I wonder if Brother Huang would be willing to cooperate with us."
Huang Yunfeng lowered his head, his eyes glinting with cunning light. He wasn't foolish; he had already sensed Rui Qingsi's intention to recruit him. Although he didn't know how significant the divide between humans and demons truly was, Huang Yunfeng held no racial prejudice. He wasn't a fanatic raised by prestigious sects or orthodox religions that harbored innate contempt and hatred for demons. Therefore, he was quite eager to get closer to her; after all, there seemed to be plenty of beautiful women around here, and Rui Qingsi herself was an absolute beauty. Peach Purple Yan was also youthful and charming, vibrant and lively. He had read quite a few stories from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio.
Rui Qingsi's request was simple: as long as Huang Yunfeng promised not to assist any other human cultivators, he could live freely in this city. Huang Yunfeng didn't recognize a single human cultivator; in his mind, all ties to the Kunlun Celestial Path had been severed. Naturally, he agreed without hesitation.
He inquired about what Rui Qingsi needed, and she replied with a wry smile, "Even monsters cannot live in a void. We need essential living supplies—food, clothing, shelter, and transportation—all of which must be obtained from human society. While it's fine to reside in this newly opened Small Universe Realm, we cannot produce food and water ourselves; everything has to be brought in from outside."
Gently brushing her hair back, Rui Qingsi continued, "To ensure our clan's normal life, someone must work outside to earn the necessary living supplies. I am going to negotiate with a major client. You should have heard of him; he is the real estate tycoon of this city, Song Chu."
Upon hearing that name, Huang Yunfeng chuckled in disbelief. "Isn't that guy involved in a smuggling case? How can he still be so carefree?"
Rui Qingsi casually tossed her hair, her graceful movements making Huang Yunfeng's heart race.
"Song Chu is not an ordinary person. Human society is inherently complex, and his network is sufficient to ensure his safety. Moreover, he is a disciple of the Luo Fu Immortal Sect and possesses profound magical abilities."
Huang Yunfeng found Rui Qingsi's response quite puzzling. "Isn't this the Monster Autonomous Zone? How can there still be human cultivators here? Why do you treat me like an enemy?"
Rui Qingsi shook her head slightly and remarked nonchalantly, "Even in Tibet and Inner Mongolia, these autonomous regions still have stationed troops. Humans would never truly feel at ease letting monsters control a city. He is nominally responsible for communication and coordination but is essentially monitoring our movements. If you wish, you can meet him; however, even though he is human, I advise you to be cautious around him."
Suddenly realizing her tone might have been too harsh, Rui Qingsi quickly covered her mouth and smiled brightly. "Of course, you can choose not to believe me; after all, women and petty people are often synonymous and should not be trusted."
Scratching his head, Huang Yunfeng followed Rui Qingsi's figure as they exited the mysterious grand temple.
As Huang Yunfeng focused his mind while walking behind Rui Qingsi, he attempted to see if he could use his magical powers for spatial transfer. He suddenly recalled the smuggling documents aboard his ship; their value to Song Chu was self-evident. If he could manage to sell them on the side, it would improve his living conditions.
Originally planning to steal a computer today, it seemed there would be no opportunity for that now. Knowing that every move he made would be under scrutiny and that tools could be used for long-distance observation made Huang Yunfeng feel uneasy.
Rui Qingsi noticed a sudden fluctuation behind her. When she turned around, she saw energy gathering peculiarly in Huang Yunfeng's hands.
"Spatial transfer?"
Rui Qingsi trembled slightly, staring in disbelief at the black suitcase that appeared in Huang Yunfeng's hand. "This person can actually perform the Five Elements Teleportation Spell within the Small Universe Realm. His power... is terrifying."
It was already rare for cultivators and demons to reach the Divine Guardian realm, but after thousands of years of accumulation on Earth, there were still nearly a hundred individuals who had achieved this. However, being able to teleport objects freely within the Small Universe Realm indicated a level of cultivation that was at least comparable to that of the person who originally established the Small Universe Realm.
Rui Qingsi knew that the Northern Demon Clan's Small Universe Realm was not created by human effort but was instead born from an ancient treasure passed down through their clan. Currently, there were absolutely no more than ten individuals on Earth who possessed a Small Universe Realm, whether they were cultivators or demons. Rui Qingsi's evaluation of Huang Yunfeng rose again, and she suddenly felt a wave of fear: "If this person becomes our enemy, who in our clan could possibly stand against him?"
Huang Yunfeng held the black suitcase and followed Rui Qingsi into a spacious office. He hadn't expected such a modern place to exist in what seemed like an ancient setting. Rui Qingsi's office was undoubtedly a world-class top-tier office. Just the Apple computer on her desk, equipped with dual G5 CPUs, was something Huang Yunfeng had only seen online; he had never encountered it for sale in any electronic store. The office furniture was all Italian brand. The luxurious yet elegant decor was striking.
As soon as he entered, Huang Yunfeng felt an overwhelming pressure hit him. Rui Qingsi paused, surprised by Song Chu's provocation. Her demonic energy formed a protective aura around her as she was about to speak, but Huang Yunfeng had already charged straight into the center of their confrontation.
Song Chu looked much younger than he did in the media. This well-known entrepreneur in his thirties appeared frail like a university professor, exuding an air of scholarly refinement. His simple tortoiseshell glasses accentuated his uniqueness, devoid of any hint of commercialism.
Huang Yunfeng's reckless actions were unexpected for Rui Qingsi. She did not realize that Huang Yunfeng's circumstances were peculiar; he had not undergone any arduous training process. Although his level was already considerable, his mindset remained at an ordinary person's level. Upon encountering the aura emitted by a master for the first time, Huang Yunfeng instinctively unleashed his power, as if a long-closed door in his mind had suddenly swung open, stimulating his senses and emotions to unprecedented heights.
If it were Rui Qingsi, she would have been aware of Song Chu's abilities after years of interaction; they would have had a mutual understanding of each other's powers. Such probing encounters would typically dissipate without incident and would never escalate into open conflict, as both parties knew how to control their strength and restrain themselves. But Huang Yunfeng was different; he instinctively sensed danger and, under the influence of this energy perception, unconsciously threw a punch without being able to control his impulse.
Song Chu's eyes revealed a strange intensity; although he maintained an outward calmness, he was actually quite surprised inside. Initially, he hadn’t sensed any fluctuation in Huang Yunfeng’s spiritual energy at all. He had merely intended to test Rui Qingsi’s recent progress in cultivation when Huang Yunfeng suddenly struck out with a fist imbued with powerful spiritual energy, leading him to believe that Rui Qingsi had found a master to deal with him.
After all, in this city, Song Chu was ultimately a thorn in the side of the Northern Demon Clan; it wouldn’t be surprising if they wanted to kick him out.
Song Chu shifted from testing to full-on combat mode; with a wave of his hands, two white arcs shot forth—one advancing and one retreating—striking against Huang Yunfeng’s fist. The first force was gentle and subdued while the second was fierce and vigorous. Huang Yunfeng was unaware that Song Chu’s technique possessed such variations; initially, the power behind his punch was diffused and reduced by three parts before being overwhelmed by Song Chu’s subsequent force, causing him to stagger back five or six steps.
"Light Silk Cloud Sleeve! I didn’t expect Mr. Song Chu has already mastered one of the seven ultimate techniques of Luo Fu Immortal Sect," Rui Qingsi remarked. "Indeed, you are worthy of being one of the most renowned young masters of Daoist Sect, comparable to Eastern Thunder from Kunlun Celestial Path. However, dealing with a junior like this seems somewhat unfair."
After testing Huang Yunfeng’s strength—though strong—he found it clumsy and unrefined; it became clear that he had overreacted due to his anxiety over recent troubles involving missing smuggling shipment orders that had led investigators back to him. Feeling somewhat embarrassed after Rui Qingsi’s comment, he nodded slightly at Huang Yunfeng and said, "My apologies, young brother. I intended to joke with Elder Rui but lost control for a moment. May I ask which esteemed master you are under? Your power is surprisingly profound."
Huang Yunfeng recalled the feeling from earlier and felt quite displeased. However, he was not one to back down easily. With a forced smile, he said, "It's my own fault for being impulsive; I won't blame Brother Song. I originally intended to return something to you, but now I’ll need to collect some medical fees as compensation."
Song Chu smiled slightly and was about to speak when he was drawn to the black leather case in Huang Yunfeng's hand. Suddenly, a thought struck him, and his expression changed. He asked in a deep voice, "Where did you get that?"
Huang Yunfeng sensed a chilling aura of murderous intent emanating from Song Chu. Having tested the waters once before, he felt a twinge of fear and instinctively brandished the Thunder Spear in his hand.
Blue electricity surged like liquid, reacting with the air and creating crackling sounds. Huang Yunfeng prepared to throw the Thunder Spear at the slightest movement from Song Chu and then turn to flee. He had little confidence in his artifact.
Song Chu's face darkened as two wisps of white energy swirled between his hands, twisting and coiling like dragons or snakes. He said nothing, merely casting a cold glance at Rui Qingsi, his expression sharp.
Rui Qingsi, unsure why Huang Yunfeng had angered Song Chu with just a few words, did not want to see them clash in her presence. She quickly reached out into the air, summoning a classical golden spear that she planted between Huang Yunfeng and Song Chu. With a gentle smile, she said, "I just met Brother Huang today. If there’s any misunderstanding between you two, please let it go for my sake."
Rui Qingsi had her doubts about Huang Yunfeng's background and thought there might be some real conflict between him and Song Chu. Not wanting to get involved, her tone carried an undertone of wanting to stay out of it while mediating.
Though puzzled, Song Chu understood that as an elder of the Northern Demon Clan, Rui Qingsi possessed enough skill to handle herself. Since she claimed ignorance of the situation, he felt somewhat reassured.
With that thought in mind, Song Chu slowly withdrew his energy and asked Huang Yunfeng lightly, "How did this item end up in your hands? Who sent you to find me?"
"It was thrown into my arms by someone else. I figured this thing might be worth some money, so I planned to see if someone wealthy in this city would want it! Who would teach me?"
Huang Yunfeng's nonchalant expression made Song Chu feel an impulse to punch this idiot in the face. He thought to himself, "Does he even know what he's holding? And he dares to extort me."
Without thinking twice, Song Chu replied, "One million!"
Huang Yunfeng was taken aback; he hadn't expected such a straightforward offer from Song Chu. Just as he was about to agree casually, he couldn't help but add stubbornly, "Isn't one million a bit low for something worth billions?"
"Then it's five million! Plus Red Capital Entertainment."
Huang Yunfeng was taken aback by the figure, staring blankly at Song Chu, whose face had turned red. Red Capital Entertainment was the largest entertainment venue in the city, several levels above the Faluo Nightclub, valued at least in the tens of millions or even over a hundred million. Coming from a background of a thug, Huang Yunfeng was not well-versed in economics. Estimating a price for Red Capital Entertainment was truly a challenge for him.
"Not satisfied?"
Song Chu's first offer was a test, but the second time it carried a hint of mockery. He knew that whoever held that asset would never return it to him; offering such a high price was merely a roundabout tactic.
Naturally, Huang Yunfeng couldn't grasp the implications of Song Chu's words and replied blankly, "As for this thing, I can exchange it for whatever I can get. If you're willing to pay more, of course, I'd be happy to take it!"
Song Chu was gathering his strength for a confrontation when he noticed the black leather case flying toward him, momentarily flustered. He sent out a strand of thought and was surprised to find that it indeed contained something valuable, leaving him puzzled about Huang Yunfeng's position. However, in front of Rui Qingsi, he didn't want to expose anything. He simply said lightly, "Come to my office tomorrow; I'll give you what you deserve. Elder Rui, I have matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Huang Yunfeng wasn't worried about Song Chu's credibility; having gained power also brought him an unusual sense of openness that ordinary people lacked. If he truly wanted wealth, he could have as much as he desired and thus didn't care about losses.
Seeing that Song Chu was about to leave, an idea suddenly struck Huang Yunfeng. With a grin, he said, "Just in time; I should be leaving too. Why not go together with Brother Song?" Having been forcibly taken here, he felt some apprehension and wanted an excuse to leave first. Song Chu was momentarily stunned but did not refuse. Huang Yunfeng waved goodbye to Rui Qingsi, leaving the beautiful woman both amused and bewildered; she increasingly found it hard to understand Huang Yunfeng's background.
Song Chu took Huang Yunfeng back to his company. The office that should have been empty had a young man sitting behind his desk, smiling slightly at him. "Fang Lin Kong! What brings you here? Didn't our cooperation between Luo Fu Immortal Sect and Kunlun Celestial Path already end?"
(To be continued)
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