I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 455 They are distinguished guests here to do business, don't scare them! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)
Deep within the Ten Thousand Mountains, spiritual energy lingers like mist.

When Li Chen first stepped into this mysterious region, he was immediately awestruck by the sight before him.

Visible spiritual mist flows among the towering ancient trees, exotic flowers and rare herbs emit a faint glow, and even the air is filled with a rich life force.

Zhu Zhuying looked around curiously and said softly, "The concentration of spiritual energy here is even three times higher than that of some major sects."

You should know that Zhu Zhuying has studied at a proper major sect and knows a lot about cultivation.

Yang Ci Daoist stroked his beard and sighed, "Everyone says that the south of Tian Ce is barren, but now it seems to be a land of outstanding people and abundant resources. Every cultivator we have encountered along the way is an exceptional individual."

As an 'outsider,' I'm bound to have some preconceived notions about Tian Ce, which are based on rumors.

After all, his activities were concentrated in the southern kingdoms, which were indeed close to the south of Tian Ce, and he occasionally interacted with some powerful figures.

This made him very curious about how powerful the Holy Lord of the Witchcraft Holy Land was.

In fact, Master Yangci saw many talented individuals and wanted to take them as disciples.

Afraid of upsetting Li Chen if she said it, she didn't dare to mention it.

Upon hearing this, Li Meng's silvery laughter echoed through the mountains: "It really was barren before!"

She skipped and hopped ahead, her silver ornaments jingling.

“Cultivators in other places always think that our use of poison is too evil, and they are unwilling to associate with us and suppress us in every way.”

She turned to face Li Chen, her bright smile dazzling in the sunlight.

"Over the years, we have opened many Gu medicine clinics, using Gu poison to treat and save people. We finally got the government's approval and were able to develop our business."

In other words, with an officially recognized 'medical practice license,' other sects can no longer regard them as evil sects.

This is officially recognized by the Tian Ce sect; which sect would dare to act recklessly?

Moreover, the local people believe in this very much, as long as it can cure their illness.

Especially for some difficult and complicated diseases, the treatment with unconventional poisons has surprisingly good results.

According to Li Meng, their Gu worms are not only poisonous, but also include Courage Gu, Moonlight Gu, Copper Skin Gu, Bear Power Gu, and so on. These can all bring great improvement to cultivators.

Li Chen asked with great interest, "What is this Courage Gu? How do you use it?"

Li Meng's eyes lit up. She took out a small bamboo tube from her waist, then took out an insect and said, "When faced with danger, the braver a person is, the greater their power. There's also the Moonlight Gu, which can amplify cultivation at night, and the Copper Skin Gu, which can harden skin like iron."

She described them as if they were her own treasures, and Li Chen became more and more astonished as he listened. If these Gu worms could be widely adopted, they could completely change the cultivation landscape of the entire Tian Ce sect.

In particular, this feature is applicable to ordinary people, completely breaking the traditional limitations imposed on talent in cultivation.

"Why can't such a good thing get out of the mountains?" Li Chen wondered.

Li Meng's face immediately fell: "Gu worms are living creatures that need careful nurturing. Those with high talent don't want them, those with low talent can't afford them, and rich people find it too troublesome."

Li Chen's eyes lit up as he suddenly thought of the car market model from his previous life.

He leaned closer to Li Meng and lowered his voice, saying, "Why not open a 'Gu Insect Workshop'? Just like a carriage shop selling carriages, buyers can choose to maintain them themselves or pay someone to do it."

As he explained, Li Meng's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

Finally, they couldn't help but clap and cheer: "Little Guoguo is so clever! Why didn't we think of that? Those wealthy buyers just don't like trouble."

In her excitement, she unconsciously took Li Chen's arm.

The two suddenly closed the distance, and Li Chen could clearly smell the faint herbal fragrance in her hair. Zhu Zhuying, watching from behind, saw this clearly, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.

As they ventured deeper into the sacred land of witchcraft, the number of cultivators around them gradually increased.

These Gu cultivators mostly wore indigo or dark green clothing, with intricate insect patterns embroidered on their lapels and cuffs.

The young nuns wore silver headdresses and their wrists were adorned with bells; the older ones wore cloaks embroidered with insect motifs and various bamboo tubes hung from their waists.

"Meng'er is back!"

"Holy Maiden, who is this handsome young man?"

Along the way, people kept greeting Li Meng, and Li Meng responded to each one in a lively manner.

However, Li Chen keenly noticed that many young male Gu Masters looked at him with hostility, especially when Li Meng affectionately linked arms with him.

But since he wasn't Li Meng's relative, he had no right to criticize her, so he didn't say anything.

Some young female Gu masters, seeing how handsome and imposing Li Chen was, came up to him and asked where he was from and whether he was married.

Li Meng suddenly glared at a female cultivator who was close to Li Chen and said, "Aya, are you ready to start your copper-skinned Gu yet?"

The female cultivator named Aya stuck out her tongue, but still boldly stepped forward: "Young master, would you mind having a bracelet?"

As she spoke, she began to remove the silver bracelet from her wrist, stating that the bracelet was a perfect match for Li Chen.

Li Meng stood in front of Li Chen like a kitten guarding its food: "Go away! They are important guests here to do business, don't scare them!"

After chasing away the group of enthusiastic female cultivators, Li Meng turned to Li Chen and said seriously, "Little brother, you must never accept a girl's bracelet casually here. It's a token of love. If you accept it, you have to marry her."

Li Chen found this really strange. He thought the girls here were quite conservative, but he never expected them to be so passionate.

Zhu Zhuying sensed Li Chen's thoughts and thought to herself: The girl is definitely conservative, but you're so handsome, how many girls wouldn't take the initiative?

Seemingly remembering something, Li Chen couldn't help but chuckle: "Then why didn't you give me a bracelet?"

"I..." Li Meng's face flushed instantly, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes. "I didn't wear that kind of bracelet today. Wait until we get back..."

Her voice grew softer and softer as she spoke, until it was barely a mosquito's hum.

Zhu Zhuying shook her head as she watched, thinking that this silly girl was probably already infatuated with His Majesty.

Yang Ci Daoist secretly marveled at His Majesty's flirting skills; no wonder all the beauties in the harem were so devoted to him.

In the midst of this relaxed atmosphere, a commotion suddenly arose ahead.

The crowd parted automatically, and a young man dressed in dark Miao clothing walked slowly towards them.

His features were sharp and piercing, and a string of oddly shaped silver bells hung from his waist. Every step he took exuded a chilling aura.

"Chi Chuan! What brings you here?" Li Meng's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously let go of Li Chen's hand.

The feeling was like encountering a senior relative, and feeling a little embarrassed to be intimate with Li Chen.

Behind the young man was an elderly man with white hair. He looked ordinary, but Li Chen could sense the terrifying power contained in that withered body. He was at least a protector at the peak of the Heavenly Abyss Realm.

The existence of a protector proves that this guy must have a very high status in the sacred land of witchcraft.

"Meng'er, who is this?" Chi Chuan's voice was gentle and refined, but his gaze was fixed on Li Chen like a venomous snake.

(End of this chapter)