Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 134 Deputy Sect Master

It can be said that it was the trade of "live goods" that promoted the prosperity of the black market, thus bringing many benefits to the Crimson Flame Sect.

Although when this rule was first introduced, many brokers were dissatisfied with the high commission rates charged by the Crimson Flame Sect and wanted to bypass the sect and trade independently, the Crimson Flame Sect's power in Anyan City was immense. After killing a group of brokers as a warning to others, the rest obediently complied.

In addition, this is the only place in Anyan City that is most suitable for this kind of transaction and is also the safest, so over the years, the brokers have become accustomed to it.

However, a high commission means that there is only a profit if the selling price is high!

Often, brokers would acquire "goods" at high prices, only to find they couldn't sell them for various reasons, sometimes even at a loss. Enraged, the brokers would then subject the victims to wanton cruelty and slaughter; the resulting bloodshed was indescribable…

"Alright, no problem, let them through!"

After the outer disciples carefully checked and confirmed that there were no problems with the "goods," the two groups of disciples with knives immediately stepped aside to allow the oxcart to pass.

moo~

Han Yi looked at the coachman who was whipping the carriage. Although the coachman's face was covered, his appearance could not be seen.

But looking at his figure, Han Yi felt he looked somewhat familiar. It seemed that during the few days Han Yi had been on duty, the forces behind this stable boy had purchased "live goods" here several times...

Moreover, although this coachman was just an ordinary person, his eyes gleamed with a fierce light, and he wielded the whip like a knife, exuding a murderous aura. He didn't look like an ordinary commoner; instead, he resembled a mountain bandit!

Creak, creak. The cage was heavy, and the wheels of the oxcart were under great strain, moving forward with a creaking sound from the hubs and a clanging sound from the chains... as it drove into the distance.

As he passed by Han Yi, he saw through the swaying oxcart a corner of a cage behind a black cloth. Regardless of age or gender, everyone had their heads covered with black cloth, their mouths stuffed with rags, and their hands and feet bound by iron chains. The chains were rusty and stained with traces of blood, suggesting they had been used for a long time.

Han Yi closed his eyes slightly, sighed softly in his heart, and refused to look at the scene.

He recalled the words spoken by Huang Ze's maid, Jiu'er, and looking at the chaotic world before him, where people were selling each other, a strange tightness gripped his heart.

But what can I do?

But then, Han Yi began to mock himself inwardly.

He was merely a newly promoted inner disciple; not to mention the elusive and powerful sect leader, he could barely contend with even Elder Li and his ilk…

Moreover, Han Yi is so carefree in the black market, and he even receives contribution points every month, so he is also a beneficiary.

Although, the feeling of profiting from human suffering is not pleasant...

Forget it, I'm just drifting along in this world... I'll think about resolving these issues when I'm strong enough one day!

Han Yi clenched his fist, his mind racing with thoughts, before finally letting go.

After completing their verification, the outer disciples immediately returned to their guardhouse to prepare for registering the next batch of goods.

Han Yi shook his head, no longer caring about these things, and returned to the pavilion to continue his cultivation.

These kinds of odd jobs and tiring tasks are all handled by outer disciples. Inner disciples are just there to provide support and make a show of things. If anything really happens, it's the outer disciples who step up first. So, although Han Yi has been on duty here for seven consecutive days, he doesn't feel tired at all. It's much more comfortable than when he was mining in the outer sect.

Moreover, Han Yi had also visited Lin Ping with Cai Yu a few days ago. As he expected, Lin Ping, like Cai Yu, was quite old and had exhausted his potential.

In other words, Cai Yu, Lin Ping, and Wang Dong all planned to live a peaceful and leisurely life in the black market, without any ambition or desire to compete.

Han Yi also felt that his decision to go to the Black Market to defend it, despite the advice of Huang Ze and his disciples, was the right one!

After all, martial arts are highly valued in the Crimson Flame Sect, which encourages competition among disciples to improve their rankings and increase rewards. However, such competitions must be pre-arranged and witnessed by a steward, and must not involve any underhanded dealings. Internal strife among fellow disciples is strictly prohibited.

Despite these rules, every disciple is in competition; everyone is an opponent, an enemy. Therefore, one must be wary of so-called colleagues and friends. Consequently, friction, conflict, and unpleasantness are inevitable among disciples in the same place. However, this is not seen in the interactions between Han Yi and his companions in the black market.

It's very simple. Cai Yu and the other two are all people who are complacent and unambitious. They don't care about the so-called rankings. For them, Han Yi's arrival has undoubtedly greatly reduced their burden. They are too busy getting along with him to have any other thoughts.

In short, the four of them got along very well.

"Master Han!"

Just then, an outer disciple walked over, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed respectfully.

"Ok?"

Han Yi raised an eyebrow. What is it?

"Elder Huang from the Internal Affairs Hall has asked me to deliver this letter to you..."

The outer disciple hurriedly replied, "Yes, put it on the table and go."

Han Yi waved his hand, signaling the outer disciple to step back.

He then checked the envelope to make sure everything was okay before opening it.

"Qu Jingxian, Vice Sect Master of the Crimson Flame Sect, will summon the top ten from the sect's preliminary competition next week to the council hall..."

In the letter, Huang Ze and Han Yi mentioned a person, Vice Sect Master Qu, whose position in the Crimson Flame Sect was extremely high, second only to the sect leader.

However, why would Qu Jingxian, the high-ranking and powerful vice sect leader, want to see these newly initiated disciples...?

Han Yi pondered to himself.

Could it be that there are some inside stories about this sect competition that I am unaware of?

After winning first place, he only selected one more "Body Manifestation Technique." Logically, while having an extra martial arts technique is desirable, Song Qing, as a scion of a powerful family, shouldn't care about such a trivial gain...

However, Song Qing was carrying two magical artifacts and was determined to win first place...

Those who perform exceptionally well in the sect's minor competition will receive special attention and extra care from the sect...

Suddenly, Han Yi recalled what Elder Li had said and Song Qing's various behaviors during the junior competition.

Forget it, whatever. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. It probably won't be a bad thing...

Huang Ze also mentioned in his letter that when they met, he must address him as Sect Leader Qu.

When we get back tonight, I'll ask Master Bai about Qu Jingxian's background!