Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 79 The Ancestor of the Yu Family
Chen Li continues to sell meat every day, and remains short-tempered.

Everything seemed unchanged.

It's as if everything has changed.

Nowadays, almost no one in the market keeps an eye on him anymore, and even the fiercest desperados dare not target him.

Everyone became humble and polite, their attitude warm and welcoming. Whenever he passed by, the crowd would automatically make way for him, and everyone would greet him with a smile.

Even if he were to sell meat on the side, the entire street would become much safer and more orderly.

In the days that followed, many stall owners actively sought out him.

This is the deterrent power and influence that followed World War I.

Compared to the previous rumor, this time the killing of eight people in the street made the rumor a stark and real event, making it even more powerful and shocking.

This completely cemented the reputation of the butcher.

It can be said that now, as long as he raises a call, he can easily gather a group of people and establish a brand. He may not dominate Green River Town, but he can easily occupy a corner of the land.

Leveraging this influence.

Zhao Lin, Gu Mengqing, and the others have all seen their businesses prosper considerably.

As long as you establish your relationship with the butcher and explain the origin of the magical artifact, and then show your entourage in front of Chen Li and say hello, you can immediately gain the customer's trust.

Although the butcher was known for his intimidating reputation, he wasn't vicious in the sense of being extremely ruthless; he just had a fierce appearance and a fiery temper, and no evil deeds had ever been recorded in his memory.

On the contrary, he sells meat cheaply, and although he never weighs it, he gives the full amount. He has an excellent reputation, and people flock to him every time he sells meat.

Therefore, three transactions were completed in just a few days.

……

Five days later, the last batch of meat was sold out.

Chen Li packed his things, rolled up his cloth bag, and strolled leisurely into the Yu family's medicine shop. Without waiting for the young female clerk to greet him warmly, he went straight to the counter.

What are the prices of Qi-replenishing pills and blood-activating pills today?

The shopkeeper of the medicine shop was looking at the accounts when he looked up and saw Chen Li's fierce face. His hand trembled and he almost flipped the account book over.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Chen who graces us with his presence! I'm truly sorry for not welcoming you sooner! Someone, quickly bring some tea..." After Chen Li waved his hand to refuse, he smiled and said, "A bottle of Qi-replenishing pills costs thirty spirit stones, and a bottle of Blood Qi pills costs thirty-five spirit stones. It has always been the same. I wonder how many Fellow Daoist Chen would like to purchase?"

"Give me sixty bottles of Qi-replenishing pills! And thirty bottles of Blood Qi pills. By the way, can you give me a discount?"

Chen Liben just said the last sentence casually.

Last time, no matter how much he pleaded, the other party didn't give him the slightest advantage.

Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper hesitated for a moment before smiling and saying, "Fellow Daoist Chen is a distinguished guest with a large purchase volume, so I'll give you a 10% discount. This is the lowest price I can offer within my authority."

……

A few minutes later, Chen Li walked out of the medicine shop, and couldn't help but sigh.

"This identity as a butcher is really useful!"

In the end, not only was there a 10% discount, but the amount was also rounded down to zero, so it only cost 25 mid-grade spirit stones in total, saving nearly 3 stones.

"I still have 23 mid-grade spirit stones left... plus the income from selling magic artifacts, that should last me a long time. I won't need to take any more risks for at least six months," Chen Li thought to himself.

……

The newly built Yu family mansion. Inside, spiritual energy gathers, trees are lush and green, and birds sing and flowers bloom.

Here, the temperature is constant all year round, the air is fresh, and there is no unpleasant odor. It is as if it is isolated from the world, which is completely out of place with the dilapidated and dirty shantytown.

"There are as many as twelve gangs in the entire Green River Village, and the leaders are all at the late stage of Qi Refining. However, due to the pressure from the monsters outside, they have managed to live in peace with each other."

In the courtyard, Yu Cheng, the patriarch of the Yu family, lay on a recliner, closing his eyes to rest, listening to Yu Fanzhen report on the situation of Green River Workshop.

His once golden complexion had returned to a rosy hue, and he looked youthful with white hair and a sprightly spirit, but the dark aura between his eyebrows was already faintly visible, clearly a sign that his time was near.

"We've dragged this out for so long, I guess these people have their doubts. Let's invite them all to meet me. Otherwise, they'll all think I'm going to die soon. We need to establish our authority; it'll save us a lot of trouble." Yu Cheng opened his eyes and said calmly.

“There is another person who has recently become quite famous. He is skilled in swordsmanship and has a second-tier magic sword. It is said that he can kill eight people in one breath! He often appears in the market selling monster meat. I have dealt with him a few times, but I only know that his surname is Chen. He is quite mysterious!” Yu Fanzhen added after thinking for a moment.

"They must be body cultivators. Even with the advantage of weapons, killing eight people in one breath is no easy feat. I didn't expect to find such a person in such a remote place," Yu Cheng commented.

"Unfortunately, such people are always arrogant. If I were a few years younger, I could have won them over with a combination of kindness and force, and have them help my Yu family."

Ignore him, he's just a lone wolf. Just show him some kindness as usual.

Green River Village is not a place to stay for long. It is located on the frontier, lacks resources, and is surrounded by monsters. Without the protection of a powerful force, it is destined to slowly perish. Once the war outside is over, we will move back.”

The Yu family patriarch sighed as he spoke:

"Alas, my only worry now is that there is no one to carry on the family line. While I can still protect you for a few more years, I hope that one of you can reach the Foundation Establishment stage as soon as possible. If not, it is better to separate as soon as possible and make a living on your own."

“Ancestor, you are in the prime of your life, why say such discouraging things?”

"Yes, Ancestor."

Everyone quickly tried to dissuade him.

For a moment, everyone was enveloped in a faint sense of melancholy.

……

A few days later, Zhang Yan rushed over to visit, looking excited:
"The Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Yu family has finally shown up! It is said that he will unite all the gangs to manage and maintain the market. It won't be so chaotic anymore. That's great news!"

"Aren't there any other actions, such as clearing out the monsters outside?" Chen Li thought for a moment and asked.

“No, not at all!” Zhang Yan said. “This Foundation Establishment cultivator may really be old.”

Chen Li felt a little disappointed upon hearing this, but he hadn't had high hopes for the Yu family's Foundation Establishment anyway.

He looked at Zhang Yan, who was still excited, and felt somewhat disapproving:
"What about murders in our residential area? Shouldn't that be dealt with?"

"Uh, no!" Zhang Yan's excitement faded.

"Then what are you so excited about? What's the difference between being robbed in the market and being robbed on the road?" Chen Li delivered a fatal blow and laughed, "I think you'd better not go out casually. Let me sell the talismans!"

Zhang Yan left in disappointment.

Chen Li also lost interest, and his smile faded.

He looked up at the sky, which was a pristine, unpolluted blue, without any clouds obscuring its beauty.

"I haven't really looked at the sky properly in ages..."

Chen Li sighed, looked away, went over to close the courtyard gate, and went back to the basement to continue practicing his sword.

His swordsmanship is not far from advancing.

(End of this chapter)