Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 178 The Rise of the Golden Sand Evil Dragon
Gu Qing pondered for a moment, feeling that this was another information channel, and since it had been delivered to his doorstep, he shouldn't miss it, so he immediately spoke up.

"Since you are so sincere and willing to take the risk, I will give you a chance."

The concealment was removed, revealing the true form of the Demonic Mystic.

"I am Mo Xuan, the Grand Steward under the Golden-Backed Eagle Prince. This trip..."

"Lord Moxuan!"

Before he could finish speaking, many Wind Leopards immediately knelt down.

A seventh-rank great demon, whose position is equivalent to the lord of the demon market, is called a True Person by humans and a Great Demon by demons. He is no longer a low-level figure and can have a place in any place.

The story of the Ten Thousand Serpent Nest spread like wildfire, and since the name of Mo Xuan was still useful, they recognized him.

"We dare to speak so instigating us without knowing that it was an official in person. We deserve to die."

"We hope that you will spare us for the sake of the Wind Leopard clan. From now on, the Wind Leopards will obey your orders without question."

These guys are very clever.

If before they valued his strength and wanted to cooperate for mutual benefit, then now, facing Mo Xuan, the Golden-Backed Eagle he represents is a powerful ally.

This is a death knell, and the declaration of loyalty is also quite interesting; it's Mo Xuan, not Qian Zhu Jun.

"Get up."

After a moment's thought, Gu Qing decided to focus on this smuggling route first. The trouble was too great, and regardless of whether it was human or demon, the trade had to be kept secret.

If it were brought into the open, it would be a grave crime of betraying one's people.

If he could gain control of several forces among the human race, it would greatly benefit his cultivation path, so he asked.

"To whom did you originally intend to sell your goods?"

Without hesitation, Leopard Head explained in detail how their smuggling operation was conducted, when it started, and how they made the contacts. He practically laid bare his underwear to show him, demonstrating his unwavering determination to curry favor with a powerful figure.

“It’s not just us doing this; almost every demon market lord in the [Demon Phoenix Tomb Realm] is doing it. There are hundreds of merchant caravans like ours in every demon market.”

"Upon arriving at the border, we will find a general in the Golden Eagle Demon Army named Qianqiu, a seventh-rank high-level demon. His subordinates will guide us to the human territory, to an underground space ten miles deep, with an underground river nearby."

“Qianqiu will not participate in the actual transaction. After we are in place, the logistics officer of Tianlao Pass, a cultivator named Bai Jiao, will be responsible for the transaction with us.”

"The underground river in that space is said to lead to Jinsha Prefecture, where the Jinsha Flood Dragon King would sell a large amount of resources that the Demon Realm did not have, with human pills being the main one."

Leopard Head explained the details of his online and offline activities very clearly.

Gu Qing truly did not expect that he would hear the name of the Golden Sand Flood Dragon King. The demonic scourge of the Golden Sand Prefecture had plagued Baiyue Mountain for a hundred years.

If it weren't for the fact that the shattered gold in the river could shatter divine consciousness, and that it wasn't connected to numerous underground rivers, and that it had the assistance of a demon king behind it, providing magical treasure-level support...

They should have been eradicated long ago.

previous years.

The young man slays the demon serpent, and the threat of monsters in Qingshui is gone.

He vanquished the demon, released the young and strong, and displayed his supernatural powers on the green waves of the river.

Unfortunately, after learning who the culprit was, no further action was taken for a long time. Hearing this today has once again aroused Gu Qing's anger.

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, he realized that since the wicked dragon from the Jinsha River was involved in the smuggling operation, he should devote more energy to it.

"Is it possible to bypass Bai Jiao and make a deal directly with the Golden Sand Dragon King?"

"This... I'm afraid it won't work."

"We can only offer ordinary items from the demon race. The Flood Dragon King doesn't need them, but the human pills he provides are in high demand. Moreover, he has connections with the human race. We can't possibly curry favor with him."

"I see."

This suggests that some high-ranking officials in Baiyue Mountain might be covering for the evil dragon in the Jinsha River, which explains why it hasn't been brought to justice yet.

Bai Jiao... Bai Clan of Cangshan.

Gu Qing narrowed his eyes, deciding to first accumulate strength. Leopard Head's caravan needed to develop. After thinking for a moment, he took out the gold token that could still be used once.

Although this item can save lives, it is ultimately a token of Qianzhu Jun's trust.

It's hard to guarantee that there's a method for locating him; he can't take it with him when he returns to the human race, the risk is too high.

By handing him over to Leopard Head, he would gain status and security with Qian Qiu. If Qian Zhu Jun found out, he would know that Leopard Head was one of his Mo Xuan people, and it would be only right to provide him with some protection and support.

The smuggling ring will grow stronger sooner or later. Once they have the qualifications to contact the Golden Sand Dragon King, they will be able to follow the clues and find out the location of his lair.

At that time, we will gather our strength and achieve victory in one battle. We will be able to eliminate this malignant tumor and relieve the suffering of the human race.

Thinking of this, Gu Qing said.

"This item is my token. With it, you can gain many conveniences and benefits from the Golden-backed Eagle Clan. Whether you can seize this opportunity to turn your life around depends on yourself."

Leopard Head immediately kowtowed and thanked him, his tone filled with ecstatic joy.

"Thank you for your trust, sir."

"Shh, don't resist."

"Yes!"

Gu Qing lightly touched his brow, and a wisp of golden divine consciousness was released once more, condensing into a ball of light that entered the leopard demon's sea of ​​consciousness.

It's different from what Qianzhu-jun had.

This time, the divine sense control method he used not only allowed him to spy on what was happening around Leopard Head, but also to control his life and death, and it had the functions of locating and transmitting sound.

Of course, this only works if you keep a certain distance.

"From now on, the Wind Leopard Clan will focus all its efforts on smuggling goods. You will each receive 10% of the profits, 30% will be handed over to His Highness Prince Qianzhu, and the remaining 60% will be used to expand the volume of goods."

"I don't care what you do or how you leverage the situation, I want to see results within twenty years."

"Your subordinate understands, sir. Please rest assured."

"Alright, let's disperse."

"Yes!"

By accepting the loyalty of the Wind Leopard clan, Gu Qing also placed high hopes on them. In any case, he now had a force within the demon race, which he would definitely need in the future.

The journey to the Demon Realm has come to a successful conclusion.

After passing through the perception zone of the Vine Wolf Clan, Gu Qing successfully arrived at the Rift Valley Abyss. Through the black mist, he could already see the high walls of the Heavenly Prison Pass.

"I am back again!"

…………

"Master Gu, it's been a long time."

"Grandmaster!"

"Does Master Gu accept orders for weapon crafting?"

Gu Qing was a little confused. He never expected that after going out for a while, he would suddenly become famous. Many soldiers and demon-hunting groups knew him.

Upon inquiring, they learned that it was a member of the Frost Demon Hunting Group who boasted about his rampage in the territory of the Two-Headed Lion Clan, claiming unparalleled combat prowess.

Another one is Chu Tiangong and the powerful weapon he created.

Something called the "Demon-Slaying Ball" shone brightly. This thing was composed of countless sharp sword tips, which closed together in the shape of a lotus flower.

Once activated, it can kill a powerful demon of the lower seventh rank.

Small in size and easy to carry, with a decent yield, it has recently become an essential strategic resource for many demon-hunting groups, much like the [Heaven-Piercing and Earth-Penetrating Magic Talisman], which can save lives in critical moments.

Gu Qing investigated further and only discovered this after seeing the actual item.

Lian Chutiangong improved the powerful weapon by miniaturizing it. Although its power was greatly reduced, its practicality doubled, playing a significant role in expanding the scale of the battle.

That's the real reason he rose to fame.

"That old scoundrel, the Palace Master, actually pinned the credit on me. I only lent a hand, why is that?"

Unable to figure it out, Gu Qing rented a dragon-scaled horse.

I'm preparing to return to the [Dragon Pass] in the rear to report to the Weapon Refining Department, and also to start digesting the accumulated Earth Milk, waiting for the day when my cultivation reaches its peak.

Come in a hurry, go in a hurry.

Xue Shen'an's personal guards had just arrived, attempting to keep Gu Qing at Tianlao Pass to oversee the production of the [Demon-Slaying Ball], but they came up empty-handed and learned that Gu Qing had already returned to Yulong Pass, leaving them with a sigh.

Three days later, at the Refining Department of Yulong Pass.

Upon his return, Gu Qing greeted his colleagues and immediately sought out Lian Chutiangong.

"Palace Master Lian Chu, Palace Master..."

(End of this chapter)