Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 77 A Terrifying Reputation (Part Six)

Also in the market area.

Yu Fanzhen and Yu Wufeng, along with several clansmen, are inspecting potential locations for a talisman shop.

More than ten days ago, as the Yu family patriarch recovered from his injuries and announced his return from seclusion, the Yu family, which had been keeping a low profile since moving to Green River Lane, finally began to become active again.

The opening of the talisman shop is one of the major moves in this endeavor.

Unlike a traditional medicine shop.

The business in Green River Lane is a complete monopoly. Apart from the Yu family, who can refine pills, there are no other branches. In a sense, the fact that the Yu family can provide pills here is a kind of good deed.

But the talisman shop is different.

The business of selling magical artifacts and talismans inevitably involves competing with vested interests. Without a powerful and formidable force that inspires fear, it simply cannot get started.

Previously, the fate of the Yu family patriarch was unknown, so they could only keep a low profile. Now, they finally have the confidence to act.

The profits from talisman shops are extremely high, far exceeding those from elixirs.

Especially the sale of religious artifacts.

Although the Yu family's weapon refiners are only skilled enough to produce low-grade magic weapons, and can only produce a few dozen pieces a year with negligible profits, the main profit of this kind of shop does not come from here at all.

Instead, it involves the acquisition and refurbishment of second-hand religious artifacts.

These ritual implements were mostly stained with blood and were essentially stolen goods.

Furthermore, ritual artifacts are highly valuable and difficult to sell.

Buddhist artifact shops can often buy them back at less than half price. After simple refurbishment and repair, they can be put back on the shelves and easily earn a 100% profit.

"Let's go here. It's located on the main road, close to the market entrance, with a good flow of people. It's also next to the pill shop. We must build it in a grand style, at least not to be outdone by the surrounding buildings..." Yu Wufeng said with high spirits. He would be in charge of this talisman shop from now on.

Although the bulk of the profits need to be handed over to the government, there are still considerable dividends distributed each year.

"It's good that you've made your decision, Second Uncle. However, this place is different from other places; the security is chaotic, so we still need to be cautious," Yu Fanzhen advised.

"You're overthinking it. In such a remote and impoverished place, there isn't even a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Who would dare offend the Yu family?" Yu Wufeng said dismissively.

Yu Fan sighed inwardly, wanting to continue persuading, when suddenly the distance became incredibly noisy.

"Go and ask someone what's going on!" Yu Wufeng said, looking at a middle-aged clansman.

The middle-aged clansman wore a faded blue robe, his back was slightly hunched, and his eyes were downcast. His clothing and behavior were almost indistinguishable from those of a servant. He bowed and responded, then hurriedly ran towards the crowd.

That's how cultivation families are.

Over decades or even centuries, the family has multiplied to a great number.

The entire Yu family, including all its collateral and close relatives, numbered over a hundred.

Although they all share the same ancestor and are related by blood.

But blood ties vary, and feelings can be close or distant.

Some members of collateral branches, if they lack cultivation aptitude, hold a status in the clan similar to that of servants.

The tribesman returned very quickly.

"A butcher selling meat in the market was targeted and killed eight people in one go. Everyone's talking about it." The middle-aged clansman returned panting, his eyelids twitching.

"Which butcher?" Yu Fanzhen asked upon hearing this.

"The one who looks the fiercest wields a magic sword," the middle-aged clansman quickly said.

Where are they now?

"They just left, and I heard they were unharmed."

Yu Fanzhen and Yu Wufeng exchanged a glance, looking at each other blankly, clearly having guessed who it was.

"Go and find out more details!" Yu Wufeng said in a deep voice.

……

Chen Li and Zhao Lin walked briskly down the road.

"Big brother, you just used the 'scolding technique', I didn't even have time to react."

Chen Li nodded.

"Brother's Taoist magic is indeed profound and his swordsmanship is superb. It's laughable that those short-lived ghosts actually dared to plot against you... They were courting death and deserved it, and they even tainted your magic sword." Zhao Lin couldn't calm down for a long time and kept talking excitedly.

This brush with death was incredibly thrilling for him. To be honest, he was almost in despair at the time.

As a result, in the blink of an eye, when they came to their senses, all eight men were lying in pools of blood, and the battle was completely over.

This strength is simply terrifying.

It's one of the best in the entire Green Riverfront area.

even……

"Oh, right, brother, I'll give you these things." Zhao Lin remembered and handed a blood-stained cloth bag he was carrying to Chen Li. The cloth was cut from the corpse's robe and was casually wrapped up.

Chen Li reached out and took it.

They didn't even glance at it.

He asked, "Will you still be able to sell magical artifacts in the future?"

"Of course I can. This time I've made a name for myself, and I, Zhao Lin, have also become famous along with you, Big Brother. As long as you don't mind me using your name, I can easily bring in a bunch of short-lived people to help sell the goods," Zhao Lin said hurriedly.

Chen thought about it for a moment, and realized that this identity was just a disguise anyway.

Let them do whatever they want.

"As long as they don't use my name to do anything wrong, it's fine."

"Brother, I wouldn't dare do that even if you gave me a hundred lives," Zhao Lin quickly patted his chest and assured him.

"That's good. Do your job well, and I won't let you down in the future," Chen Li said, patting him on the shoulder.

Zhao Lin felt as if his bones had lightened a few ounces from being slapped: "Yes, brother, where to next?"

"Where else can we go? Everyone go home!"

……

Chen Li walked into a grove of trees and opened the blood-stained cloth bag.

A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

Sure enough, those who can act so brazenly in the market are never short of money.

This harvest was much greater than the last one.

There are five mid-grade spirit stones and an uncounted number of low-grade spirit stones, but I estimate there are over a hundred.

There are eight magical artifacts, one of which is a high-grade artifact, and the rest are mid-grade artifacts, including shields, swords, nails, darts, and other magical artifacts.

There are also thirty-one valuable amulets and sixteen lightness amulets.

In addition, there were several leather bags that emitted a pungent odor, suspected to be toxic powder, and some gold.

Chen Li didn't dare open the leather bags.

Carefully pick it up with your fingers and throw it far away. This kind of thing is too dangerous; it's best not to touch it.

He poured the rest of the contents into his large meat bag and casually threw away the bloodstained cloth.

He took a picture of himself with a cleansing charm to remove the bloodstains, and after many twists and turns, he soon returned home in a good mood.

In the living room, Zhang Shuniang was chatting with Zhou Hong.

Chen Li greeted him with a smile and then went straight to the bedroom.

Since the two families became neighbors.

With nowhere else to go, Zhang Shuniang frequently visited, spending more time there than at home.

“Uncle Chen, isn’t it dangerous to go out so often? I heard things are quite chaotic outside lately,” Zhang Shuniang said.

"Sigh, this is the only way to make a living in this world. I hope the wars outside will end soon." Zhou Hong sighed, a faint melancholy lingering in her heart. "What level of Qi Refining cultivation are you at now?"

“I’m only at the second level of Qi Refining, and my father usually doesn’t let me go out!” Zhang Shuniang said.

“It’s right not to let you go out. You’re so beautiful, you’d probably get kidnapped as soon as you step outside,” Zhou Hong said with a smile.

"Hehe, Aunt Zhou is prettier!"

P.S.: Sorry it's late today.

(End of this chapter)