Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 525 Jewelry (Part 1)

He was persuaded to stay with the guard because of his wife.

In his heart, Lin'er was the most beautiful and best woman in the world.

"Old Liu, what will happen to your wife if you die...?"

Thinking of Lin'er, thinking of his only family.

It was this sentence that finally made Liu Yongding make up his mind to stay in the safe city guards in the rear.

Liu Yongding looked up at his location, paused for a moment, and then walked towards the market.

Years of war have left countless people displaced, families torn apart, and lives lost, but as long as people live, there is hope. Just as hope is always born from destruction.

War brings both disaster and wealth.

The markets here are far more bustling than in other places.

You can find all sorts of novel items here.

Lin'er had her eye on a piece of jewelry, but then said she didn't like it and didn't buy it.

Liu Yongding knew that it wasn't that the pearl necklace was ugly, but simply that Lin'er thought it was too expensive.

He thought of Lin'er's rough, wrinkled hands and swollen eyes, and felt a pang of heartache.

That's the physical damage caused by doing his laundry, cooking for him, cleaning the house, and waiting for him to come home every day.

It's just a pearl necklace; it's a bit pricey, but Lin'er definitely deserves it.

"Captain Liu, would you like something to eat?"

"Hello, Brother Liu." "Old Liu, long time no see! You look so energetic..."

At the market, people kept greeting Liu Yongding.

After all, he was a well-known combat hero in Black Smoke Fortress. Most people had heard of his deeds, knew him, and many even admired him greatly.

Liu Yongding smiled and responded to each question.

He liked this feeling; he felt that he was born to quell the demonic calamity.

Yongding means eternal stability and peace, doesn't it?

After the Dragon Fang Army's great victory, the Demon Army retreated thousands of miles away, and the two sides have been in a stalemate for almost a year without any war.

But he always had a feeling that the demons wouldn't give up so easily, and that they would come back sooner or later.

At that time, he still had the opportunity to contribute his share. 'Having lived my life to see the demonic calamity recede, I can die without regrets…'

With a sigh in his heart, Liu Yongding soon arrived at a part of the market.

"Captain Liu, what would you like to buy?"

Before me stood a vendor wearing a blue hat. He had a broad forehead, a straight nose, and brown hair and pupils.

"Ulan, is that pearl necklace you saw last time still there?" Liu Yongding asked nervously.

Ulan came from the Buddhist kingdom of the Western Regions. Many of the things he sells are unique to the Western Regions and are not available in large quantities.

That pearl necklace was a one-of-a-kind piece.

Although he had told Ulan last time to try to save some for him, he was still unsure.

After all, Ulan is a businesswoman, and she believes in first-come, first-served when selling things. Even if she sells to someone else, it's only natural. "I will naturally keep Captain Liu's words in mind," Ulan said with a smile, a sly glint in her brown eyes.

He rummaged through the cargo box and pulled out a small brown box.

Upon opening it, one finds a dazzling, crystal-clear pearl necklace.

There were about a dozen pillars, each translucent with faint wisps of mist within, making them exceptionally beautiful. The beads were strung together with fine gold and silver threads, and at the very center was a gemstone that occasionally emitted a jade-like luster.

Even though it wasn't the first time Liu Yongding had seen this pearl necklace, he was still stunned and amazed by its beauty.

“This is something I’d only sell to Captain Liu if someone else wanted to buy it!” Wulan said with a smile as she gently closed the box again.

Liu Yongding knew that they wanted money from him.

He thought about the price they had agreed on last time and still felt a little heartache.

But then he thought of Lin'er. Ever since they got married, Lin'er had been living in constant fear and toil, never having a single good day...

Thinking of all the painful things that happened in the past, Liu Yongding felt a deep sense of guilt.

He wronged Lin'er, causing her so much suffering. She deserves this piece of jewelry.

Without further hesitation, he extended his prosthetic hand and, with a burst of strength, a hidden compartment popped out with two clicks.

This contains his entire salary for this month, as well as his previous savings.

Liu Yongding reluctantly handed over the money.

"Alright, the money and goods are settled, the deal is done!" Ulan seemed extremely happy. Selling such a large order, his journey from his hometown to the front lines of the war, which had risked his life, was now a complete success.

Liu Yongding solemnly accepted the box, carefully placing it in his arms as if it were something more precious than his own life. After saying goodbye to Wulan, he walked briskly home.

Soon, he left the market and saw wisps of smoke rising from his own chimney in the distance.

His home was located not far from the military camp, which was the exclusive residence for military officers.

Although the yard is not large, it has a kitchen stove, a backyard annex, and all kinds of furniture.

Liu Yongding slowly walked towards his home, thinking about what was about to happen.

If Lin'er saw this pearl necklace, I wonder how happy she would be.

So how should we give it to her?

Is it better to surprise us, or to be straightforward and open?

As he thought about it, a slight smile crept onto his lips.

Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, feeling a chill on his body.

Liu Yongding frowned. In the middle of summer, even at night, it shouldn't be this cold.

Could it be that he's getting old, his body is weakening, and he's sensitive to the cold?

He smiled, not paying any attention, and continued walking forward.

The alley was quiet and still at this moment.

Apart from the commotion at the military camp, the rest of the place was rather deserted.

Even if you occasionally see one or two passersby, they are always in a hurry, as if they have something urgent to attend to, moving quickly in the shadows.

You can't see their appearance at all.

Liu Yongding instinctively felt something was wrong and quickened his pace, wanting to return to his warm home.

Footsteps echoed and reverberated on both sides of the alley.

Soon, he arrived at his front door. But the strange feeling in his heart became even more unsettling.

As usual, Lin'er would be waiting for him at the door.

The doors were wide open, as if they had been burgled.

Liu Yongding hurriedly walked in, his footsteps making a series of crisp, clattering sounds on the stone slabs.

He first went to the kitchen door, wondering if Lin'er was cooking and that's why she hadn't come out.

However, on the stove in the kitchen, the iron pot was steaming hot, but there was no one there.