Chapter 111
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Chapter 111: Two Very Useful Pieces of Information
The Southern Region resembled an ancient relic—lifeless and rigid in its structure.
Although many sects within the top forces had once aspired to prove the Path to Immortality and attain sainthood, they had all met mysterious ends. For centuries, no new saint had emerged from outside the Saint-level forces.
Everyone knew the reason, yet no one dared to speak it aloud.
The top forces sought to secure their dominance permanently, ensuring that no new saints could rise outside their ranks to disrupt the established order.
Their conflicts were always resolved through various compromises.
Thus, the Demon Slayer Team had been formed. While it appeared that only the Great Xia Empire and the Two Major Holy Places had supported its creation, the truth was far more complex.
The four great forbidden areas, Embrace Moon Tower, Moonview Tower, and the Liu Family had all tacitly approved its existence. Their goal was to suppress any potential future saints and maintain the Southern Region’s rigid structure.
The emergence of the Vast Forest had been like a thorn in their side—a constant irritation.
This was why Qiu Yuwan and Long Luanshen had stepped forward to oppose Zhang Yang.
From the moment Zhang Yang had appeared, it had felt as though he was pitted against the entire Southern Region.
Yet, the ten thousand members of the Demon Slayer Team he had defeated were insignificant in the eyes of the top forces—mere drops in the ocean.
However, the annihilation of the Mo Family had been a different matter. It had served as a stark warning, making it far more difficult for the top forces to stir up trouble.
Who could have anticipated that Zhang Yang would deal such a devastating blow?
He had openly provoked a conflict between the Great Xia Empire and the Liu Family.
The Great Xia Empire must have been seething with rage.
Four of the seventy-two dignitaries had fallen.
The Mo Family had been wiped out.
Even the emperor’s beloved concubine had been killed—how could they not be driven to madness?
They couldn’t afford to lose face.
If the Liu Family retaliated by killing Mo Fei’s concubine’s guard and displaying their bodies at the palace gates, it would be tantamount to a declaration of war.
“You, you, you…” Liu Feijue stammered, trembling with fury.
Zhang Yang said, “Don’t be angry. I’ve given you three days. That should be enough time for you to deal with those who want to hold you accountable for breaking the bet. Surely, Young Master Liu, you can handle such a trivial matter?”
Liu Feijue glared at Zhang Yang with venomous eyes. The Liu Family valued reputation above all else. The Five Elements Commerce Association was not a holy land or a forbidden area—it would be all too easy for them to cause trouble. Others might not have known, but Liu Feijue had ruthlessly suppressed his siblings who competed with him. If they united against him now, they could surely bring him down.
“Alright, alright, I’m too soft-hearted,” Zhang Yang said. “If you, Young Master Liu, still can’t handle it in three days, then I can only say you’re nothing but a Liu Fly.”
Liu Feijue pointed at Zhang Yang and shouted, “Zhang Yang! You country bumpkin! Just wait—I swear I’ll kill you!”
He had already given up hope of persuading Zhang Yang to change his mind. Who knew what terrifying demands might come next?
Furious, he stormed off.
“Don’t forget to settle the bill,” Zhang Yang reminded him kindly.
“Ahhh!”
Liu Feijue was on the verge of madness. He had spent a fortune only to end up humiliating himself.
The others left, thoroughly defeated.
However, some couldn’t resist casting fierce glances at Zhang Yang before departing.
Soon, the tavern was nearly empty. Only Zhang Yang and Yi Ren Zui remained; even Blood Asura had left.
This night was destined to cause an uproar.
This night was bound to be sleepless; many would be restless and agitated.
This night, countless eyes were fixed on the Liu Family. Everyone knew Liu Feijue would undoubtedly find a way. He wasn’t afraid of breaching the contract himself, nor was he afraid of Zhang Yang’s retaliation. His real concern was that his rivals might seize the opportunity to stir up trouble. If he succeeded, he would break the contract without hesitation, so everyone was eager to see if he could pull it off.
Thus, attention quietly shifted away from Zhang Yang.
The Moonview Tower returned to tranquility.
Zhang Yang and Yi Ren Zui sat by the window, enjoying the night breeze and the moonlit view.
“First, let me thank you, Miss Yi,” he said.
He knew that leveraging the Moonview Tower’s influence had been crucial this time; otherwise, Liu Feijue, Qiu Yuwan, Long Luanshen, and the others might have caused chaos.
Yi Ren Zui smiled gently. “This was Liu Feijue’s invitation. Since we are in this establishment, we must adhere to its rules; there’s no need for you to be polite, Brother Zhang.”
Her soft smile, illuminated by the moonlight, appeared even more pure and serene. She said, “I have a question for you, Brother Zhang.”
“Please go ahead,” Zhang Yang replied.
“Aren’t you worried that Liu Feijue will ultimately choose to violate the contract?” Yi Ren Zui asked.
Zhang Yang chuckled. “I never assumed he would uphold the contract. However, I’ve heard that Young Master Liu has a deep-rooted pride; in the Liu Family, it has always been him and no one else. With his temperament, even if he manages to negotiate a solution, if he breaches the contract in the end, he will likely pay a heavy price. Moreover, is there truly no one in the Liu Family who can challenge him? I don’t believe that if this generation of the Liu Family continues to act with such arrogance, they won’t eventually crumble.”
Yi Ren Zui smiled faintly. She knew far more than Zhang Yang. The Liu Family had many talented individuals; however, this generation lacked outstanding heirs, while the collateral relatives had quite a few exceptional ones.
In short, resolving this matter wouldn’t be easy for Liu Feijue.
The two toasted and conversed about many topics.
Yi Ren Zui left Zhang Yang with the impression of being elegant and ethereal, devoid of the haughty arrogance common among those from Saint-level forces.
Zhang Yang found himself at ease in their conversation.
“The Moonview Tower is one of the two most powerful intelligence organizations in the Southern Region. Do you have any information to sell me?” Zhang Yang asked with a smile.
Yi Ren Zui replied, “I have two pieces of information for you. The first one is free, as a token of appreciation for tonight’s earnings.”
Zhang Yang knew that intelligence from such organizations was usually exorbitantly priced, so he was surprised to receive a free offer.
“How much did you earn tonight?” Zhang Yang asked. “Don’t tell me it was over a million spirit stones.”
Yi Ren Zui smiled. “Young Master Liu is such a generous person; of course, everything he ordered was the best. He also broke tables, dishes, and other items. Altogether, tonight’s earnings amounted to over six million spirit stones.”
Zhang Yang’s mouth twitched. This was even more outrageous than he had expected.
“Six million spirit stones in one night? That’s daylight robbery!”
“I’ll accept the free information,” Zhang Yang said, seeing no need for politeness.
Yi Ren Zui continued, “Liu Feijue organized an auction, but since he controlled the final highlight treasure—the Golden Dragon Shield—he had to replace it to prevent protests from various parties. He substituted it with two steps from the Nine Steps of Mountains and Rivers, left by the Saint of Measuring Heaven.”
Zhang Yang’s heart leaped in excitement.
He had always relied entirely on One Step of Mountains and Rivers for speed and movement technique.
If he could obtain two more steps, it would transform his speed.
However, another thought surfaced—why had Yi Ren Zui revealed this information to him?
The only explanation was that she had discerned his possession of One Step of Mountains and Rivers.
This made him regard Yi Ren Zui with newfound admiration. She was stronger than Qiu Yuwan.
He gave her a thumbs-up.
Yi Ren Zui smiled gracefully, knowing that both were intelligent and there was no need to spell it out.
“What’s the second piece of information?” Zhang Yang asked.
Yi Ren Zui extended her fair hand and said, “One million spirit stones.”
Without hesitation, Zhang Yang retrieved the spirit stones and paid.
His storage bag was filled with countless resources—just the spoils from the Mo Family alone were enough to sustain a luxurious life for several years.
Yi Ren Zui asked, “Do you need manpower?”
“Of course!” Zhang Yang replied. The more he interacted with the Saint-level forces, the more he realized how understaffed the Vast Forest was—too few experts, too few people. The difference was staggering. Just look at the Demon Slayer Team—one hundred thousand members had been wiped out, yet another forty thousand had risen to take their place, occupying four cities, each with ten thousand people, exerting their dominance over the Vast Forest.
It wasn’t just a matter of lacking manpower; the shortage was so severe that Zhang Yang felt an overwhelming urge to seize capable individuals.
Yi Ren Zui said, “The Mo Family has a secret prison that holds powerful individuals who are their enemies.”
Zhang Yang’s eyes lit up with excitement.
