"You are actually the prince of Chechi Kingdom?" Zhang Yuan couldn't help being shocked when he heard that, but he also had doubts in his heart, and then asked: "Since you are the prince of Chechi Kingdom, why do you want to flee with the monsters? Chechi Kingdom Can’t the king even protect his own son?”
Chang Xiu's expression turned grim, "After the three masters were killed, Che Chi was controlled by the monks, and my father was ignored. Even if he wanted to protect me, he couldn't."
Zhang Yuan did not ask again. Chang Xiu's identity was not important to him. What he was thinking about now was how to place them.
The original plan was to take them back to Shituoling and use the resources of Shituoling to train them into Tao soldiers for their own use.
But after thinking about it carefully, he changed his mind.
Shituoling is a bloody place with a strong aura of evil spirits. If they are contaminated, they will lose more than they gain.
Moreover, there are several human monks among them, which is inconsistent with Shituoling.
After thinking about it for a while, Zhang Yuan thought of a place for them to go.
Monster market!
The demon market is a place for business. Human monks and demons mix together, and they are protected by Shituoling and the Bamboo Sect. Neither demons nor human monks dare to cause trouble in the demon market easily.
What's more, the formations arranged in Yuzhen Demon City are densely packed with spiritual energy, which is extremely beneficial to Chang Xiu and others' subsequent practice.
"Chang Xiu, it's not safe to stay here. Follow me to Yuzhen Demon City." Zhang Yuan said.
"Yuzhen Demon City?" Chang Xiu was stunned when he heard this, "How can that place accommodate fugitives like us?"
Zhang Yuan smiled slightly, and in order to dispel Chang Xiu's doubts, he told the truth directly, "You don't know something. The organizer of the Demon City is Shituoling and the Bamboo Sect of the human race. I will guard Yuzhen Demon City with Shituoling." The demon soldiers will inform you that with the protection of these two powerful forces, no one dares to harm you."
"We will listen to your arrangements." Chang Xiu felt relieved and readily accepted Zhang Yuan's arrangements.
Chang Xiu had heard of Yuzhen Demon Market. Indeed, no one dared to cause trouble there, but he didn't know that this demon market was actually run by Shituoling and the Bamboo Sect. For a moment, he felt a little more sighing in his heart.
Since Chang Xiu agreed to Zhang Yuan's arrangement, others naturally had no objections.
"Chang Xiu, you will be responsible for managing them while staying in Yuzhen Demon City. As for Chang Jun, I will take him back to Shituoling and follow me."
The reason why Zhang Yuan made this arrangement was due to many considerations.
First, Changjun is extremely talented. He is already a fifth-level demon at a young age and has signs of breaking through to the sixth level. He wants to take him with him to train him and do things for himself at the same time.
Second, bringing Chang Jun with him is also a constraint for Chang Xiu and others.
Chang Xiu and others did not dare to object to Zhang Yuan's arrangement, but Chang Jun looked happy. At this moment, facing Zhang Yuan, who was lower than himself, Chang Jun's heart was full of awe.
In Changjun's opinion, this person is full of infinite destiny.
"Pack your things and follow me."
After saying that, Zhang Yuan threw out several talismans to construct a forbidden formation to confine everyone's breath to prevent the pursuers from discovering their whereabouts on the way to the demon market.
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Jade True Demon City.
Zhang Yuan temporarily placed everyone in the military camp, and then led Chang Xiu to find the tiger demon.
This tiger demon is a sixth-level demon and the apparent manager of the Yuzhen Demon City stationed in Shituoling. Above it is a seventh-level demon, a big demon.
"Leader Tiger, could you please take me to see Master Chihuang? I have something to discuss with him."
The Chihuan mentioned by Zhang Yuan is the big demon stationed in Yuzhen Demon City in Shituoling.
He has the final say on all matters in Yuzhen Demon City.
As for the garrison of the Bamboo Sect, it also depends on his eyes.
Zhang Yuan attaches great importance to his first group of forces and needs to make careful arrangements.
Naturally, Tiger Demon would not object to Zhang Yuan's request. After all, his identity was there.
Although his rank is much higher than that of Zhang Yuan, his right to speak in Shituoling, even if ten of him are tied together, is not as good as others.
Soon, Zhang Yuan, led by the tiger demon, arrived at Chi Huan's residence.
This Chi Jian has long been able to completely transform into a human form. At this moment, he looks very much like an old man with an immortal spirit. He is holding a cup of tea in his hand and sipping it carefully, looking very cultivated.
When he saw Zhang Yuan, he did not stand up to greet him.
Even if Zhang Yuan becomes more popular in Shituoling, given his status, he is still not ready to stand up to greet him.
However, Chihuang personally poured a cup of tea for Zhang Yuan.
This move is enough to show the importance he attaches to Zhang Yuan.
"General Zhuanfeng, are you interested in tasting the spiritual tea brewed by me?" Chi Huan looked at Zhang Yuan with a smile.
After being stationed in Yuzhen Demon City for hundreds of years, Chihuan has already cultivated his emotions and tempered his sharp edge. In appearance and temperament, he is definitely not like the demon on Shituoling.
However, the powerful demonic power faintly bursting out of him made anyone standing in front of him dare not make the slightest mistake.
After all, monsters of the Great Demon level are already equivalent to golden immortals in the immortal realm.
Zhang Yuan was not polite and sat down on the stone bench in front of Chihuan. He picked up the jade tea cup and took a small sip first, then drank it all in one gulp. Tea is truly a blessing."
Chihuang laughed when he heard that, "Zongzuofeng has said too much, it's just a cup of tea." After saying that, Chihuan poured another cup of tea for Zhang Yuan, raised his eyes and asked, "Zongzuofeng left and came back, what happened?"
"When I came last time, I didn't pay a visit for fear of disturbing the Lord's purification. This time when I came back, I have something to ask of Lord Chijiang." Zhang Yuan said with a serious face.
"Chief Zuofeng, please speak." Chi Huan said calmly.
Zhang Yuan stretched out his hand and pointed at Chang Xiu, "This person's name is Chang Xiu. He is the disciple of the three demon immortals of the Chechi Kingdom, Tiger, Deer and Sheep. After the death of the three demon immortals, most of the disciples were killed. Chang Xiu led more than thirty The demons were fleeing everywhere, and I happened to meet them. Because I sympathized with their plight, I wanted to find a way for them to survive. After much thought, only Lord Chiyuan is the safest."
Zhang Yuan knew that the identities of Chang Xiu and others could not be concealed for a long time, so he told the truth.
"Since we are members of the Demon Immortal Sect, we naturally want to help." Chi Huan said cheerfully, "I wonder what Mr. Zuofeng wants me to do?"
Seeing that Chihuan had agreed, Zhang Yuanxuan's heart dropped and he said: "I really admire Master Chihuan for being so righteous. I heard that Shituoling runs more than ten storefronts in Yuzhen Demon City, but I don't know that Chihuan is so generous." Master Jian, can you give them a place to operate and have an income to support themselves?"
"This is a trivial matter." Chihuan turned to look at the tiger demon, "Dahu, did you hear clearly what President Zuanfeng said?"
"Take it back, my subordinates heard clearly." The tiger demon responded quickly.
"Now that you heard it clearly, you should choose a storefront and let them run it, and you should take good care of them in the future." Chihuan explained.
"Don't worry, leader, my subordinates will definitely take care of it."
Seeing Chi Huan's explanation so carefully, Zhang Yuan quickly stood up and saluted Chi Huan, "Your Excellency is so troublesome, so I will salute you on behalf of the poor monks at Sanqing Temple."
Although Zhang Yuan acted like this, his tone and expression were very calm.
This was intentional on his part.
He must not let Chi Jian realize his true intentions and his relationship with the Sanqing audience demon.
In Shituoling, cultivating one's own power in private is not allowed by the rules.
Although many high-level demons are cultivating forces loyal to themselves, they can only do so in secret.
Chihuan still smiled calmly, "Zong Zhuanfeng is too polite."
"Sir Chihuan takes such good care of me. I think those down-and-out people must not have any valuable gifts in return. When I return to Shituoling, I will definitely report the situation of Yuzhen Demon Market to the king truthfully. Your management skills will make me proud." People marvel.”
Zhang Yuan's words have been made very clear.
That means that when he returns to Shituoling, he will definitely put in a good word for Chi Huan.
After hearing what Zhang Yuan said, Chi Jian finally stood up and said with a pleasant face: "Zong Zuanfeng is trusted and reused by the great king. What he said will definitely reach the ears of the great king. If you can have this kind of intention, I will Very grateful.”
What Chi Huan said was also very measured.
He maintained his identity and expressed his gratitude at the same time, with just the right touch.
As the top leader stationed in Yuzhen Demon City, he has many magic weapons and training resources.
He doesn't like ordinary magic weapons at all.
What he cares about is his identity as the highest leader stationed in Yuzhen Demon City.
After all, he is not the only big monster on Shituoling. Once he offends the green-haired lion monster, he will be replaced in minutes.
At that time, if you want to reap the benefits like now, there will be no way.
After returning to Shituoling, he will be hidden among tens of thousands of monsters and will never be the same as he is today.
Zhang Yuan naturally understood Chi Jian's thoughts and what he valued most, so although he asked for help this time, he did not bring any gifts.
Chihuan, a weak magic weapon, looked down on him, and Zhang Yuan, a good magic weapon, would naturally not give it to him.
As for his own identity, Zhang Yuan believed that although Chi Jian always acted very appropriately, he also knew the powerful relationship.
If he really returned to Shituoling and said bad things, the green-haired lion monster might really replace the red beast.
After all, as long as Zhang Yuan thinks about it, he will definitely be able to find Chi Jian's problem. At least using public power for personal gain is a sure thing.
Seeing that Chi Jian, who was a great demon, was very polite to Zhang Yuan, Chang Xiu felt even more awe towards Zhang Yuan.
"My lord is busy with official duties, so I won't interrupt you. I'll take my leave now."
"Always take advantage of the wind!"
After Chi Huan finished speaking, he waved to the tiger demon, and then whispered a few words.
The tiger demon nodded repeatedly and then caught up with Zhang Yuan.
After leaving Chihuan's residence, the tiger demon took Zhang Yuan and Chang Xiu to a bustling street.
"Master Zongfeng, this place is called Shisanpu Street. There are thirteen big shops on the street, and every business is booming."
Zhang Yuan nodded. He had been to Shisanpu Street a few days ago and knew that what the tiger demon said was true.
"The leader of Chijiang said that running a storefront is very hard work, and the monks from Sanqingguan have no business experience, so the leader of Chijiang plans to let the monks from Sanqingguan manage this street."
"oh?"
The tiger demon's words took Zhang Yuan by surprise.
Managing the demon market is the power that only the demons on Shituoling have. Now, Chihuan has handed over the management of the most prosperous street in the demon market to Chang Xiu and others.
Chi Huan really gave me enough face.
Of course, this can also be seen as an exchange, an exchange of interests.
After running Yuzhen Demon Market for hundreds of years, Chi Jian has become a seasoned player in human relationships.
"Master Chief Zhuanfeng, the annual management fee paid by the thirteen stores is 2,000 spiritual stones per family, totaling 26,000 spiritual stones. Half of the spiritual stones collected by Sanqing Temple are handed over to Shituoling, and the other half is used for daily life. overhead.”
Zhang Yuan nodded again.
Thirty-two people and more than 10,000 spirit stones are enough for daily expenses.
"As for the three-story stone building where the monks of Sanqingguan live, would Mr. Zongfeng want to go and take a look?"
"Please lead the way, Tiger Leader!"
Soon, the three of them entered the stone building.
This is a stone building located at the southernmost end of Shisanpu Street, with dozens of rooms and a small courtyard in which spiritual grasses of various colors are planted.
Zhang Yuan just glanced at it casually and said, "Chang Xiu, go and call all your people!"
Then he said to the tiger demon: "The tiger leader is busy with business, so he doesn't need to stay with you for a long time. I will give them a few words and then go back to Shituoling. I won't say goodbye to Master Chihuan before leaving. Please tell me my gratitude. "
"Don't worry, Mr. Zongfeng. I will definitely tell you. I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, the tiger demon left in a hurry.
As the leader responsible for the management of the demon city, Tiger Demon indeed has a lot to do.
He would never dare to let anything happen to the Demon City, otherwise he would be sent back to Shituoling by Chi Huan.
Soon after, Chang Xiu brought the Sanqing audience to the small courtyard.
On the way, Chang Xiu must have told everyone what he saw and heard. When they saw Zhang Yuan, the expressions on their faces became even more awe-inspiring.
"Have Chang Xiu told you all?" Zhang Yuan asked knowingly.
"I've said it before, my lord." Everyone said in unison.
"From now on, this Shisanpu Street will be managed by you. You must fulfill your responsibilities and not disrupt order."
"There are more than 10,000 spirit stones a year. After daily expenses, there is still some left. If you come across good cultivation resources, you can buy some."
"Here, Chang Xiu is your leader. There are Dahu, Chihuan and others above him. You must obey their orders. In short, you cannot cause trouble for me, let alone reveal the true relationship between us, so as not to Extraneous things can lead to trouble, do you understand?" Zhang Yuan said with a serious face.
"clear."
Everyone responded in unison.
"With the protection of Shituoling and Bamboo Sect, even if the monks from Chechi Kingdom discover your whereabouts, they won't dare to come to you, but they may be waiting outside the Demon City, so you must stay in the Demon City. Heed my call."
"Also, you must not slack off in your training. I will teach you the inheritance of Sanqing Guan and Taoist Art of War. Once you master this technique, your strength will be greatly improved when fighting in groups."
Next, Zhang Yuan carefully taught the cultivation method of Taoist Art of War [Tianlong Guard].
Although these people all come from Sanqing Guan, they have never practiced [Dragon Guard]. They only know that it is an extremely difficult technique to understand.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Yuan understood so thoroughly after just a few glances, which made Chang Xiu Changjun and others admire Zhang Yuan.
After teaching everyone [Tianlong Guards] and making some demands, Zhang Yuan looked at Changjun.
"Changjun, it's time for us to leave, but you can't leave the Demon City like this. It's not safe for you. I'll take you to a place first."
