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Chapter 637 Greedy Steward_1

Chapter 637: Chapter 637 Greedy Steward_1

"What’s that?"

Suddenly, Ling Xiao saw a strange ship completely enveloped in a metallic shell, which was so tight that not even water could penetrate.

"That’s called a submarine, which only Elders and those at the Demon General level are qualified to ride in,"

Tu Yan explained, "Submarines usually search for secret treasures on the seabed. This sea area is rumored to have the cultivation cave mansion left by the King of People, but unfortunately, despite years of searching, no results have been found."

"Human King’s Cave Mansion!"

Ling Xiao felt a jolt in his heart upon hearing these four words.

No matter what Martial Arts he practiced or what legacy he inherited, the Mountain and River Martial Soul was always the core, so he was eager to enhance its level as soon as possible.

In his lifetime, the King of People had changed many places of cultivation, leaving numerous cave mansions, any of which might contain something related to the Mountain and River Martial Soul.

He thought to himself that his visit this time was indeed the right decision.

"Right, but the Human King’s Cave Mansion is extremely difficult to find. Fortunately, there’s a very special plant in the deep sea that grows a type of fruit called ’Martial Soul Fruit’. Even the worst one sells for 100 million low-grade Spirit Stones outside, and the best one... you probably can’t buy it even with 100 million premium Spirit Stones."

Tu Yan added, "The Sea Race has been searching for years and only found three Martial Soul Fruits so far."

"What exactly does this Martial Soul Fruit do, to be worth so much?"

Ling Xiao was genuinely shocked; he thought his wealth was ample, but now it seemed that all his wealth combined couldn’t buy even one Martial Soul Fruit.

"It has four effects:

First, it can increase lifespan by one to ten years, which isn’t very remarkable and not as effective as the Longevity Fruit – of course, that’s just a secondary effect.

Second, it can add a new Martial Soul. Remember, it adds a new Martial Soul, meaning it doesn’t affect the original Martial Soul. However, a Martial Artist can only use one in their lifetime; using more than that will result in their body exploding and death. That’s the scariest use of the Martial Soul Fruit.

Third, it can reinforce and advance an existing Martial Soul.

Fourth, it can strengthen the soul!

It’s these four effects that make it so extraordinarily valuable."

Tu Yan explained, "I won’t lie to you, young brother; I originally came for the Martial Soul Fruit, but unexpectedly, it was a trap set by the Sea Race."

Now Ling Xiao began to understand why so many human experts were lured into Demon Castle City. They most likely came in search of the Martial Soul Fruit and the Human King’s Cave Mansion, but acted rashly and fell into the Sea Race’s trap.

Deceived, Tu Yan was surely not the only one; there must have been many others who were duped just like him.

A few people continued chatting while they disembarked from the ship and headed toward a building.

"That’s the Slave Registration Office. Once you go in, just tell the guard you don’t want the Slave Mark, and they will naturally understand your intentions,"

Tu Yan pointed to a large building and said.

"Thank you!"

Ling Xiao didn’t doubt Tu Yan’s words, because if Tu Yan wanted to harm him, he could simply abandon him. He would have been caught soon for not knowing the rules, so there was no need for such trouble.

Moreover, Tu Yan was honorable and straightforward. Although he had become more cautious than before, his nature had not changed.

"In any case, young brother, this is as far as I can help you. Take care of yourself!"

Tu Yan patted Ling Xiao’s shoulder, then left with his people.

Ling Xiao did as Tu Yan had said and indeed came across a steward at the Slave Registration Office.

This person was clearly a high-level expert from the Ninja Clan, wearing the Ninja Clan’s distinctive forehead protector. The True Essence in his body was also exactly like that of the Ninja Clan.

He appeared to be in his forties, and his cultivation was at the Transcendent Realm Second Layer.

Such strength qualified him to be a steward, which indicated that Demon Castle City was indeed not on par with the Twelve Sects.

Of course, this was because the Yin-Yang Demon King had taken away most of the strong individuals, otherwise Ling Xiao wouldn’t dare to venture so recklessly.

"What is your cultivation level?"

The Ninja Clan Steward asked directly.

"Transcendent Realm Fifth Layer!"

To avoid having the slave mark branded upon him, a martial artist at the Transcendent Realm Fifth Layer had to pay ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, which was not a big deal for Ling Xiao. Moreover, he believed that he could recoup these losses from the Demon Castle City.

Though the Ninja Clan Steward was skeptical, after scrutinizing him for a long time without discerning the truth, he finally slammed the table and said.

"Pay thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones, and you can avoid being branded with the slave mark. However, you must wear a slave collar!"

The Ninja Clan Steward declared.

"Thirty thousand? Steward, have you made some mistake? Shouldn’t I only pay ten thousand low-grade spirit stones?"

Ling Xiao inquired with a cupped fist salute.

"Enough nonsense, right now you are the one seeking me, not the other way around. Thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones, not one less, otherwise you can go and get the slave mark branded willingly. Even if you leave this place one day, it will still look hideous!"

The Ninja Clan Steward said coldly, with a sneer.

In fact, this man was not targeting Ling Xiao specifically.

In reality, the unspoken rules were set by higher-ranking Demon Generals and Elders.

After the Steward received these spirit stones, he had to give the bulk of them to the Demon Generals and Elders, leaving him with only a small share. Thus, it was normal for them to add some spirit stones on top of the rules.

Moreover, no one had ever dared to refuse this before.

It appeared that this Steward did not realize that he had encountered someone unyielding today.

Ling Xiao pondered for a moment and decided to endure it for now, as thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones were just a trifle to him anyway.

He could always reclaim them after handling his business here.

With that thought, he nodded and said, "Alright, Steward, here are thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones. Please count them."

"Very good, you are smart. Usually, smart people don’t encounter problems," the Ninja Clan Steward remarked after seeing Ling Xiao relent, letting out a cold chuckle.

Ling Xiao placed the thirty thousand spirit stones on the ground.

The space here was vast, so there was no worry about it being too cramped.

The Ninja Clan Steward counted them, confirmed the amount was indeed thirty thousand, and then took the spirit stones. Smiling at Ling Xiao, he said, "Alright, take out everything like your Storage Ring and place them here. Slaves are not allowed to carry such items."

Ling Xiao’s brows slightly furrowed, but he complied nonetheless.

After all, there wasn’t much of value inside his Storage Ring; the truly valuable items were kept in the Mountain and River World.

"Steward, please help me with the registration," Ling Xiao asked after handing over his items.

He did all this just to obtain a legitimate identity in Demon Castle City.

Although this identity was still that of a slave, it was better than being of unknown status.

"What’s the rush? It’s just a registration. Seeing how promptly you turned over the Storage Ring, you must be a wealthy martial artist outside, right? How about this, I will graciously accept your Storage Ring. How does that sound?"

The Ninja Clan Steward said with a smug grin, eyes brimming with cunning greed.