Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

At present, the main resources are concentrated in the Abyss, and whether it’s the economy or the output of materials, the contribution from Huaxia’s territory is just a tiny fraction.

Just like in his previous life, possessing a billion-strong asset already ranked someone among the world’s top wealthy individuals, yet most of these assets were market value in the stock market, and converting them into cash would require a significant shrinkage!

However, in the current Abyss, even a rare treasure can fetch billions! The wealth of top-level experts has expanded to be counted in trillions.

Large-scale wars on Blue Star don’t seem to bring substantial profits, which doesn’t align with the capitalist’s characteristic of pursuing profit.

Chu Xiu quietly shared his doubts with Jiang Miaoyin.

Jiang Miaoyin chuckled: ”Senior, who told you there are no resources worth fighting for on Blue Star? There are plenty of treasures on Blue Star, even the Celestial Kings would fight fiercely over them!”

This remark made Chu Xiu show a thoughtful expression. He did not doubt the truthfulness of Jiang Miaoyin’s words, because the Outer Realm Demons’ keen interest in Blue Star must mean that there are precious things they desire here.

But, what exactly is it?

Chu Xiu asked again, but Jiang Miaoyin did not answer, merely blinking playfully: ”Senior, that’s confidential information; many Heroic Spirit experts are unaware of it. How about this? If you’re willing to join our Jiang Family as an Honored Guest Elder, I’ll secretly tell you right now!”

Of course, Chu Xiu could not accept such an offer, thinking she was just saying the usual playful words. However, after waiting a while, he realized she was serious.

At this moment, a Heroic Spirit came over with a smile and said, ”Miaoyin, you think you can lure Brother Qin to your Jiang Family with just this information? That’s quite a cost-effective plan.”

The person speaking was Zhao Hong. During the previous banquet, he had a pleasant chat with Chu Xiu and seemed to have a good relationship with the Jiang Family.

Jiang Miaoyin laughed twice, ”Uncle Zhao, don’t tease me. Still, this is indeed not something to be talked about lightly.”

Zhao Hong nodded and turned to Chu Xiu, saying, ”Miaoyin speaks the truth. Only those Heroic Spirits with backgrounds know such information. The upper echelons strictly restrict its dissemination for some reason. Even I have only heard some unsubstantiated rumors.”

”But what I can tell you is, that thing is quite far from us. If you can become a Demigod, naturally someone will inform you. However, if you cannot, knowing it is meaningless.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu nodded and didn’t press further.

The others, after venting their emotions for a while, gradually stopped talking about Federal matters, and the atmosphere of the banquet returned to a relaxed state.

No one was particularly concerned. A mere twenty-six Extreme Dao individuals couldn’t stir much trouble; besides, the strongest among them is just at the General Tier, according to the news.

After the banquet ended, Chu Xiu returned to his room alone, quietly waiting for the auction three days later.

However, on the second day, he unexpectedly received a visit from someone, none other than Qin Yunrou from the Qin Family.

”Greetings, Uncle. My family uncle heard that you are attending the auction and specially came to offer some funds, hoping you will accept with a smile.”

Saying this, she respectfully handed over a black card.

Chu Xiu scanned it and found it contained a full two billion Huaxia Coins.

Although it isn’t much for the current Chu Xiu, it still made him secretly praise the Qin Family for knowing how to handle matters.

Before he came, he only informed the housekeeper and didn’t mention the money, yet they took the initiative to send it over.

After some thought, Chu Xiu deftly flipped his wrist, and an intricately patterned 19th-century pistol appeared in his hand.

”This weapon is called [Ghostly Mist], acquired in the Hundred Ghosts Melting Furnace World. It can fire bullets infused with Dark Power and is a Warrior Tier [Ultimate] Equipment.”

”If you plan to participate in the Fierce Tier Trial, it should be quite useful.”

Qin Yunrou’s eyes showed a look of surprise, and she quickly said, ”Thank you, Clan Leader, for the bestowed treasure!”

Qin Yunrou, already good-looking, was now even more radiant with joy upon receiving the gift.

Chu Xiu actually didn’t particularly like this somewhat vain girl, but it seemed like she had been reprimanded by her family this time, as she behaved without any presumptuousness. Naturally, Chu Xiu also wanted to show some favor in light of the two billion.

After that, Qin Yunrou went along and proposed to accompany Chu Xiu during the auction to manage his daily affairs, but Chu Xiu refused without even thinking.

The girl was a bit disappointed but didn’t dare to say much.

Over the next two days, Chu Xiu mostly stayed in his room cultivating, and during his spare time, he chatted with many Heroic Spirits, gaining insights into secrets unknown to ordinary people, thus broadening his horizons.

Finally, the day of the auction arrived.

The Low Tier auction had ended in the previous days, and today’s auction held in the central market was exclusively for High Tier Awakened individuals.

”I currently have two Mythical Blueprints and three Legendary Blueprints. Refining Mythical Equipment consumes too many materials, so I’ll only refine the Heavy Sword Chiwen. However, I can attempt to collect all three Legendary Equipment blueprints.”

With the Perfect Refining and Duo Bao Demon Venerable’s legacy, Chu Xiu almost guaranteed a profit whenever he forged equipment, easily doubling or tripling the price.

Some less rare materials had already been collected before, and he only needed to find the core materials at the auction.

With so many powerful figures present this time, collecting the materials shouldn’t be a problem; the only consideration was how much to spend.

With his mind made up, Chu Xiu went downstairs, meeting with Jiang Lingfu and other Heroic Spirits he had been conversing with over the past few days, to head to the venue together.

The venue’s main hall was a massive oval-shaped building, akin to a roofed football stadium, only far larger. In the center was the auction platform, with eight giant display screens facing different angles above it, surrounded by rows of seats.

What would have been ”spectator seats” was now transformed into various distinct booths.

The group naturally headed to the most luxurious ”Heaven” labeled booths, though due to the presence of Demigod experts, they ended up at booth number six.

”The Jiang Family’s influence in Peng City is exceptional, and even Jiang Lingfu only ranked at number six. It seems there might indeed be a Celestial King appearing!” Chu Xiu thought to himself, feeling a surge of curiosity about that mysterious item.

This auction was unprecedented in scale; even without considering High Tier cultivators, the number of King and General Tier attendees surpassed Chu Xiu’s previous two participations. Initially planned for 300 items, the auction was temporarily increased to 500 items.

Chu Xiu even spotted a few familiar faces, including Ye Junlin, seated with his two team members and father in a corner, enthusiastically discussing something.

”Peng City isn’t far from Jiang City, so it’s not surprising these people came here.”

Chu Xiu didn’t pay much attention, only preparing to head to the booth.

Just then, he suddenly stopped, astonishment and doubt crossing his eyes.

”Why is she here?”

Chu Xiu spotted someone he never expected to encounter.

It was a woman dressed as a server, quickly moving among the guests, offering snacks and drinks. Her appearance wasn’t as stunning as Jiang Miaoyin’s, nor did she possess the wealthy air of Qin Yunrou, yet she exuded a unique intellectual charm.

It was Su Jinyu!

The woman with SS-level talent who had also fused with an Ancient God Relic!

Chu Xiu hadn’t seen her for quite some time. She once wanted to follow him, but Chu Xiu deemed her strength too weak, instructing her to seek him only after advancing to the General Tier.

But after that, there was no further news about her. Chu Xiu assumed she had perished in the General Tier Trial.

Such an occurrence wasn’t unusual, as the Trials were highly unpredictable. Moreover, Chu Xiu learned from previous experiences that the stronger an Awakened’s talents, the harder their trials would be, leading to numerous reports of top prodigies falling during the Trials.

Chu Xiu hadn’t given much thought to the matter but was surprised to encounter her here!

”Did she experience some fortuitous encounter during the trial, no longer needing me, thus not seeking me out?”

”But...”

”With her talent and strength, why is she working here as a server?”

Although the auction’s servers were carefully selected Awakened individuals, none justified a General Tier Awakened acting as one.

Nonetheless, Chu Xiu only paused momentarily.

He was not concerned about others’ plans, even if she was scheming something, it was none of his business.

Without further thought, Chu Xiu proceeded to the booth.

Soon, as time passed, the auction officially commenced.