Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

”I might as well tell you, this naturally settling Yin Qi can barely sustain the Domain, let alone anything else. If you really insist on a full assault, forget ten years, I can’t hold out for even three months.”

”So you needn’t worry about me breaking my promise; I simply have no choice. Besides, I’ve lived long enough. While I do wish to witness the rebirth of my clan’s civilization, if the price of rebirth is my sacrifice, I won’t hesitate.”

”As for my clan...”

The Master of the Domain turned to Jiang Miaoyin: ”Young lady, you should be from a prominent human family, right? If you plan to explore this world on a large scale, a strategic base point is essential. My thirty thousand clansmen could be of great help.”

This guy is quite clever, knowing that Chu Xiu won’t help him, so he directly targets the soft-hearted Jiang Miaoyin.

Sure enough, hesitation appeared on Jiang Miaoyin’s face.

However, this time Chu Xiu didn’t stop her, he only said mildly, ”Think carefully about your decision. You must know the adage about nurturing a tiger and inviting catastrophe.”

The Exorcist Civilization undoubtedly has a deep understanding of this world. Their racial characteristics are also highly suited for it. Once they are free, they would thrive in this world that has been dormant for two thousand years.

If they could be devotedly used, they indeed would be a great aid.

But would a civilization willingly become a servant to a race with whom it has deep enmity? Jiang Family has only Jiang Miaoyin; can she truly keep them in check? If they rebel, would she have the heart to act ruthlessly?

Chu Xiu said no more; he had no interest in getting involved in others’ decisions.

The Master of the Domain said, ”Miss, my people no longer have the strength to threaten you. I only wish for them to live freely again in this world. Even serving your family would be better than being confined in that small cage.”

As their words faded, Jiang Miaoyin seemed visibly conflicted.

After a while, she finally said in a deep voice, ”I need to discuss this with the elders in my family.”

The Master of the Domain nodded, ”Whenever you give me a reply, my proposal remains valid.”

With those words, the fog billowed, and the boy’s figure completely vanished within the Domain.

Chu Xiu and Jiang Miaoyin began to retrace their steps.

”Senior, what’s our next step?”

”Continue hunting in the Blessed Land. I have to return to Blue Star in a week to attend the Kyoto auction. Meanwhile, I also need to think carefully about how to hunt that big guy.”

”You should also take this time to consider carefully,” Chu Xiu said.

No matter what, he needed to hunt that enormous Ghost.

Jiang Miaoyin didn’t say much more.

They soon returned to the inner layer and resumed their hunt as before.

It’s worth mentioning that on the way back, Chu Xiu discovered that the Murder Ghost was once again lying in ambush for them in the Twilight Realm.

This surprised Chu Xiu; he thought, this guy hasn’t given up yet.

He was no longer inclined to act, directly using the Soul Slaying Demon Finger from 800 meters away to absorb all its flesh and blood to replenish the Blood Demon Incarnation.

During the next week, Chu Xiu created two new Ghost Generals, further expanding the Ghostly Legion, and acquired several promising Divine Souls.

”By now, I should have enough trade goods.”

Over the past four months, he had gained abundant rewards—collected materials, exploded Artifact Equipment, and the compensation from the Master of the Domain, all together worth over a trillion, enough for him to make purchases.

Without hesitation, after bidding farewell to Jiang Miaoyin, he activated his departure.

The familiar sensation of space travel enveloped him. When he opened his eyes again, the cold, rough rocks had disappeared, replaced by a lavishly decorated luxury suite.

Chu Xiu checked his wrist device and found that everyone from the Qin family had already left. However, almost everyone had sent him numerous messages, especially Qin Yunrou, who had sent a long message apologizing and reflecting.

Apparently, this girl truly wanted to maintain a good relationship with him.

But she didn’t know that the head of the Qin family had long since died. Chu Xiu didn’t care about the Qin family’s development, nor was he likely to invest in grooming her, a mere ornament.

Dismissed all messages, Chu Xiu found the number left by Jiang Family’s Heroic Spirit Jiang Lingfu and sent a message, indicating he would head to Kyoto in the next couple of days.

The response was quite warm; they replied almost immediately, and within five minutes, a luxury car was waiting downstairs.

This was to take Chu Xiu to the airport, where the Jiang family’s private Spirit Shuttle would take him directly to Kyoto.

”Seems Jiang Miaoyin has reported my actions to the family.”

Only a powerful Heroic Spirit would be treated by the Jiang family in this manner.

Chu Xiu didn’t refuse Jiang Lingfu’s goodwill.

Half a day later, the Spirit Shuttle arrived in Kyoto, warmly welcomed by Jiang Lingfu.

”Brother Qin, it’s thanks to you that my niece was well looked after during this period.”

”Not at all, Miaoyin helped me a lot. Without her, I wouldn’t have gained so much; I should be the one to thank her.”

In front of this Heroic Spirit, Chu Xiu put away his usual cold demeanor and ironically made small talk.

After all, he would depend on them for ranking evaluations later on. Chu Xiu wasn’t bad at social skills; he simply acted aloof to gain convenience when necessary.

The two chatted happily along the way.

”By the way, Brother Qin, I heard you have no children overseas. Is this true?”

”I didn’t mean to pry into your privacy, just curious. If it’s inconvenient, just say so.”

After they became familiar with each other, Jiang Lingfu started inquiring about some of Chu Xiu’s personal information.

Chu Xiu chuckled openly, ”Brother Jiang, no need to be so polite, it’s not a secret. I’ve been exploring in the Abyss for many years, so I have no children.”

”Not even a lover?”

”I’ve had a few brief romances here and there, but none lasted,” Chu Xiu laughed lightly. ”The women who approach me do so for my wealth and power, so I wouldn’t give my heart. We both only get what we want.”

Jiang Lingfu laughed heartily, ”Just as it should be.”

After thinking for a moment, he asked again, ”After all this, will you be staying in the country permanently?”

Chu Xiu nodded, ”I have no attachments abroad anymore.”

Chu Xiu’s response obviously satisfied Jiang Lingfu greatly.

No wife or children, possessing normal human emotions, unlike those Heroic Spirits who are human in appearance but internally warped beyond recognition.

Most importantly, he had no complicated entangling affiliations.

A strong individual like him was what every family eagerly wanted to recruit.

”Have you considered settling down? My Jiang family has a few excellent candidates,” Jiang Lingfu asked directly without beating around the bush.

Chu Xiu already anticipated this question. In large clans, marriage alliances were common means by which they recruit powerful individuals.

In fact, Chu Xiu didn’t resist the idea. While he had little interest in romantic pursuits, becoming part of the Jiang family would certainly provide him with a formidable support system.

If he truly became a part of them, the Jiang family might even be able to help if his identity were exposed in the future.

However, he did not agree outright; he only smiled and said, ”I currently have no plans to start a family, but if the right person comes along, I wouldn’t let such an opportunity slide.”

Jiang Lingfu did not press further, understanding the undertones of Chu Xiu’s words.

If you want to recruit me, you better have enough to offer. I won’t settle for just any peripheral family member.

”Among our family’s female Heroic Spirits, each holds herself in high regard, so they would never agree to a marriage alliance. But below the Heroic Spirits, only Miaoyin and Xue’Er would be a match for such a strong one,” Jiang Lingfu thought.

His mind raced, but he didn’t ponder over it further. After all, he disliked matchmaking, so he planned to report back to the family’s elders to let them handle it.

The two then continued to converse leisurely and soon arrived at the entrance of the auction venue.

This Kyoto auction was unprecedentedly grand. Although it was three days until the official start, it was already brimming with people.

Jiang Lingfu had already booked the highest-class hotel, and in the following days, Chu Xiu managed to sell off most of the items he had obtained in the Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace World, also gathering some new materials.

Not just for two Legacy items but also for the Mythical Equipment Blueprint requirements.

These things were not cheap, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say the money flowed like water. Having sold materials and items worth one trillion and one hundred billion, only one or two hundred billion Huaxia Coins were left.

Finally, the day of the private transaction arrived.

In the evening, Jiang Lingfu knocked on Chu Xiu’s door.

”Brother Qin, please come with me, let me introduce you to some fellow peers.”