Chapter 964
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Chapter 964: Times Have Changed, and People’s Hearts Have Grown Cold!
Su Yi didn’t need to ask about Nangong Ningyue or the Cangyue Mercenary Group. From the conversations around him, he had gathered enough information to form a general understanding.
The Cangyue Mercenary Group is quite well-known in this area, boasting hundreds of strong members. Such a force commands respect in the Chaos Realm.
The Chaos Realm is a place where strength is revered, and chaos reigns. Mercenary groups, in particular, are even more complicated. Regular forces tend to avoid confronting them.
However, the Cangyue Mercenary Group enjoys a good reputation in the region. Their leader, Nangong Ningyue, has made a name for herself in just a few short years, despite her youth.
Nangong Ningyue, a young woman, commands great respect among a group of hardened men. She is decisive, and those who have interacted with her speak highly of her.
It appears that the Cangyue Mercenary Group offended the Seven Star Sword Sect and was wiped out by them. The remaining strong members of the group were publicly displayed in Sword Star City.
Su Yi glanced at Nangong Ningyue. Their gazes met, and he looked directly at her. Though she was young, she had managed to rise in the chaotic world, so she must possess extraordinary abilities.
But in her current situation, strength was everything. The Seven Star Sword Sect seemed formidable, and the Cangyue Mercenary Group had no power to resist them.
Feeling conflicted, Su Yi preferred to avoid trouble and quietly entered the city amidst the bustling crowd.
Nangong Ningyue’s gaze remained fixed on Su Yi. Her eyes were half-closed, and a scab had formed over a bloodstain. She tried to widen her eyes.
In her resilient yet calm gaze, a flicker of emotion passed briefly. She continued to observe Su Yi until his figure disappeared beneath the city gate, then returned to her composed state.
As dusk approached, the atmosphere in Sword Star City grew livelier.
The wide streets were lined with neatly arranged shops selling all sorts of goods. It was a stark contrast to the outside world.
Beyond the city gates, dangers lurked, with demon beasts roaming free. But within the city, there was a lively scene of lights and festivities.
Sword Star City was more vibrant than Su Yi had imagined. While he knew the Chaos Realm was vast, this level of prosperity was beyond his expectations.
The bustling streets of Sword Star City shattered Su Yi’s previous assumptions. Although it wasn’t as grand as Central Region City, it wasn’t inferior to other major cities there. In fact, it felt even more prosperous, with a sharp atmosphere.
In the Central Region, fighting is forbidden in cities, but in Sword Star City, Su Yi had already witnessed several conflicts during his stroll. However, both sides kept their actions in check, or else the streets could have been destroyed.
It seemed that fighting without permission carried a price. Someone appeared and levied a fee for damage to the streets.
The charge appeared high, and the people paying it looked upset, but they dared not refuse.
“It’s so lively here.”
Su Xiaoshuai poked his head out from Su Yi’s arms, taking in the surroundings. Had Su Yi not held him back, he would have already flown off.
“Boss, this is so frustrating.”
Su Xiaoshuai frowned, pouting his little mouth and rolling his eyes.
“You must not reveal your true form, or we could end up in serious trouble.”
Su Yi reminded him before continuing, “Once you reach the Demonic Emperor Realm, you’ll be able to transform into a human form, and then we won’t have to go through this… Wait, when you break into the Demonic Void Realm, you won’t need to undergo a tribulation either.”
Any creature of the Demon race has to face a trial when advancing to the Demonic Void Realm. Su Yi had forgotten that although the Blood Spiritual Ginseng went through the trial, Su Xiaoshuai, despite reaching the peak of the Demonic Void Realm, had never gone through it.
Hearing this, Su Xiaoshuai looked at Su Yi with pride, saying, “Ordinary demon creatures need trials, but I’m a phoenix. Unless I reach a very high level, I don’t need to face any trials.”
“So, are you saying that if you enter the Demonic Emperor Realm, you won’t need a trial either?” Su Yi asked, surprised.
“Of course,” Su Xiaoshuai replied proudly.
“…”
Su Yi was speechless. Compared to Su Xiaoshuai, this creature seemed favored by the heavens. How long had it been since he hatched from his egg? He hadn’t even trained much, and yet he had reached the peak of the Demonic Void Realm, bypassing the trials that the rest of the demon race had to endure.
“Sigh… Birds are luckier than people…”
Su Yi sighed. As the saying goes, comparing yourself to others only causes frustration. And comparing yourself to a bird… that was even more frustrating.
“Young man, I can tell just by looking at you that you are extraordinary—truly a rare talent among people.”
Suddenly, an old man in his fifties swiftly approached Su Yi, smiling as he praised him.
“Is there something you need?”
Su Yi took a subtle step back, his caution rising.
“Young man, you have remarkable qualities. As an old man who has seen countless people, I have never encountered anyone with your kind of talent. However…”
The old man, thin and sharp-eyed, lowered his voice and spoke mysteriously, saying, “I happened to come across a cultivation method. Unfortunately, I’m too old to use it. But this method is incredibly rare. If you practice it, in ten years, you’ll reach the Yuan True Realm. In thirty years, the Yuan Void Realm. And even the Yuan Emperor Realm.”
“Goodbye.”
Su Yi immediately understood the situation. He didn’t expect there to be scammers even in the Chaos Realm. Not wanting to waste time, he left.
“Young man, wait! I haven’t even told you the price yet. The price is negotiable…”
The old man muttered as he watched Su Yi’s back, a look of sadness on his face. “The world’s going downhill. People’s hearts are growing colder, and no one is easily deceived anymore.”
As the sky darkened, night began to settle in. The city became vibrant with lanterns, bright lights shining like daylight.
The shops on both sides of the streets were still busy.
After finally finishing his errands in the city, Su Yi bought many things. He purchased more than ten sets of robes and clothing for future use.
He also stumbled upon an ironware shop and picked up several large iron pots for stewing meat. Lastly, he discovered a hidden grocery store around the corner and excitedly bought a variety of cooking ingredients.
When the shop owner saw Su Yi buying cooking ingredients, he was astonished. Usually, only housewives bought such items.
In the vast Sword Star City, there were plenty of ordinary people keeping the city running.
Cultivators, except for those with very low abilities, usually wouldn’t engage in mundane tasks like this.
