The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 65 Mountain Temple City
The cliffs are as sharp as blades, the strange rocks are like leaping tigers, and the shape of Tiger God Mountain is just like a tiger leaping in the mountain stream.

The terrain is high and dangerous, with clouds and mist swirling around.

The Tiger God Temple is located on the top of Tiger God Mountain. It has gradually expanded into a village. The outer walls of the village are made of rocks and hardwoods, and the road inside is paved with bluestone.

There are inns, mountain product shops, weapons shops, medicine shops, and auction and consignment shops here. Although it is not as large as Yuncang Town, there are still many customers coming and going.

Each of them is a warrior who walks as fast as a dragon or a tiger, whether strong or weak, they all dare to ask for money in this desolate mountain area.

The team entered the Tiger Temple City. Su Yan glanced at the crowd and saw many warriors dressed as Jianghu people.

He thought to himself: "Although there are many warrior guards from various families, they are not all of them. The warriors who have learned skills but have no place to devote themselves to them are probably these independent travelers, or independent cultivators."

The crowd was a mixed bunch, and many people had already looked at the team three or five times to see if they could make a move.

Once you enter this desolate mountain, you will find yourself in a place beyond the control of the Dali Dynasty.

The rule here is the survival of the fittest. Robbery, murder, and treasure-stealing are just common occurrences.

Although the surface is covered, once we get to the forest, who knows who did it?
"We will only be in the temple city for one hour. Anyone who needs to buy something can go and do it on their own."

Li Jinshan stopped the team in front of the Golden Ape Martial Arts School, and then spoke to the inner disciples.

Only these inner disciples can move freely.

They are not guards, but disciples of the martial arts school, so they naturally have their own freedom.

"Junior Brother Su, you saved the reputation of the martial arts school by shooting two tigers, and you were the first to discover the clues last night, so you should also be credited with a merit."

Li Jinshan said, "You go to the accounting office and withdraw three hundred taels of silver. The rest of the disciples who made contributions last night will be rewarded. Go and collect your rewards."

"Thank you, senior brother!"

Everyone immediately showed joy and hurriedly expressed their gratitude.

Although I know that I will definitely not get more than Su Yan, how can I not be happy to get some money?

Li Jinshan registered both tigers under his name. The intact one was killed by Li Jinshan, and the other one had been cut in two, so the price had to be discounted at least.

Li Jinshan gave three hundred taels, and the remaining wild beast meat would be distributed to everyone or put into the canteen of the martial arts hall. It can be said that this treatment was a world of difference from that of the outer disciples.

After everyone dispersed, Li Jinshan hurriedly found the manager who stayed there and informed him of what happened last night.

Although both sides had their own calculations during the conflict, it seems that no one gained an advantage.

But after all, if something happens and you don't report it and make preparations, you will suffer a great loss if an accident really happens.

Su Yan still had some poisonous dragon pills in his hand for body training. Although he also needed pills that could nourish Qi and blood, there was no need to exchange them at the martial arts hall. The pills from Baicaotang were more suitable.

So he took three hundred taels of silver from the accountant, walked out of the branch library, and decided to visit the Tiger Temple City.

But before he even walked out, he saw Gao Zheng waiting for him.

"Junior brother, don't rush to go shopping by yourself. Senior brother asked me to take you to Tianfeng Weapon Shop to buy some things."

Su Yan showed a surprised look, Gao Zheng explained: "I told him that you wanted to go into the mountains alone, so he asked me to come."

Gao Zheng stood beside Su Yan and said, "It's not impossible to go alone. Senior Sister Bai Yun, Senior Brother Zhao Tianwen, and Senior Brother Lu Ling have all had the experience of going into the mountains alone, although most of them were for training."

He was speaking half-heartedly. The true disciples of the martial arts school, including people like him who had only half a foot in the true sect, were just waiting to make achievements or advance in their realm.

In fact, they all have the ability to go into the mountains and fight alone.

However, training is different from hunting wild beasts and searching for spiritual medicine. The former is about honing skills and training through killing. The latter two require tracking, exploration, and identification. They require all kinds of abilities, and you also need to bring out all the wild beasts you hunt and the spiritual medicines you find. One person is bound to be stretched to the limit.

Therefore, even if Li Jinshan and his men went into the mountains to hunt, they would take the initiative to choose to bring a team.

But Gao Zheng and Li Jinshan have come to understand along the way that Su Yan is a freak.

He was born into a family of mountain hunters, and he was one of the best among them. He was good at searching for medicine and treasures in the mountains. Even if he was a little unfamiliar with the desolate mountains, he would definitely not be far behind.

Speaking of hunting, just based on his archery skills, some warriors in the Blood Moving and Essence Nourishing realms do not have such exquisite archery skills.

This kind of hunting skill is first-rate even for searching wild beasts and tracking them in the mountains.

Su Yan, who possesses many skills, does not need more people to assist him, unless he finds too many things and cannot bring them back.

But, there are too many things to find, is this a problem?
So, after a few discussions, Li Jinshan acquiesced to Su Yan's decision to act alone.

Su Yan looked at Gao Zheng and asked, "Senior Brother Gao, what are you going to buy at Tianfeng Weapon Shop?"

Su Yan had just replaced his weapon, the fine steel longbow, so there was no need to change it again for the time being.

Gao Zheng kept it a secret: "You'll know when you get there."

The two walked along the street and headed straight for the Tianfeng Weapon Shop. When they entered, the fire was still burning hot and the sound of iron hammering was endless.

Gao Zheng led Su Yan to a counter. The shop assistant was sharp-eyed and recognized Gao Zheng, and hurriedly greeted the manager.

Then a thin, yellow-faced steward came over and bowed slightly, "Brother Gao, we have distinguished guests today. Would you like to buy a handy weapon?"

"Shopkeeper Huang, my junior fellow apprentice is looking for a piece of soft armor. Go get it and take a look. I want good stuff."

The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, revealing a desire to make money: "Take out the soft armor and let Brother Gao choose."

The guy immediately took out the soft armor, four sets in total, and placed them on the table one by one.

"Entry-level soft cowhide armor, made from the hide of barren mountain stones, soaked in potions and gold liquid, can withstand swords and spears, fifty taels."

"Speaking of first-level soft armor, don't take these entry-level ones."

A set of armor is worth several weapons. Although this statement is an exaggeration, it is enough to show how precious these armors are.

For example, this entry-level soft armor can resist swords and guns. Even if one has mastered the art of leather refining, most people cannot develop such skin. If you put it on your body and absorb the force against the enemy, you can have the upper hand.

But my junior fellow apprentice is not short of money, so how can he use this kind of armor?
Instead of being angry, the manager became even happier.

"First-level soft armor includes refined gold soft armor, woven from soft metal threads. It's indestructible and has excellent force absorption. There's also this green scale armor, made from the scales of a first-level early python beast, infused with metal using a special technique. It's slightly stronger than refined gold soft armor. The former costs 120 taels of silver, and the latter 150 taels of silver."

The steward introduced the second set of soft armor to the third in one breath, then continued, "The last set is the most expensive. It's a top-grade, first-grade soft armor. It's made from the skin of a rock tiger monster, supplemented with refined gold and red gold. It's not only tough, but also can reduce the intrusion of true energy. It costs 270 taels of silver."

Gao Zheng saw that Su Yan had not shown any intention after he finished speaking, so he lowered his voice and said, "Most of us brothers and sisters prepare some soft armor for self-defense. This fine gold soft armor is good for ordinary people, but the green scale armor is more comfortable and breathable. If you want it, the green scale armor is also good."

Su Yan nodded, and Gao Zheng said to the steward, "Let my junior brother try the Green Scale Armor, and you can adjust it according to his body shape."

"Brother, that's not it. I'll pay more and get the Tiger Demon Soft Armor."

Gao Zheng looked at his junior brother, his eyes full of surprise. It's only three hundred taels of silver, and you are really willing to spend it.

Su Yan smiled and said, "It's better to be careful. By the way, if anyone asks, just say I bought the Green Scale Armor."

Gao Zheng: "..."

(End of this chapter)