I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 224 Hundred Demon Market (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
The next day, around noon, Jiang Yi woke up in the bamboo-fenced courtyard of Youxian Ferry.

Hua Gu woke up, and she was finally able to sleep peacefully.

Hua Gu was puzzled as to why she was sleeping in the tea room on the second floor of the bamboo fence courtyard, even though the rooms on the first floor were empty.

Jiang Yi didn't know how to tell Hua Gu, but it was time to tidy up the old things and rearrange the courtyard.

“Hua Gu, you can take all the old furniture and bedding on the first floor and burn them. I will buy new ones. Or you can ask Zhen Shan and Duan Jin to go to the woods in the east and cut some wood to make your own.”

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Hua Gu patted her chest to indicate that there was no problem, and immediately told the little snow fairies to transform into Xuan Hui's appearance and go to the first floor of the courtyard to move things.

Hua Gu felt it was too offensive for the little snow demons to become their beloved master, so she spent the whole night teaching them before finally getting them to learn how to become a dull version of Xuan Hui.

Before leaving Youxian Ferry, Jiang Yi glanced at the spirit field and saw Hong Li still sitting upright next to the green wood cauldron, looking like she had been diligently refining pills all night.

Jiang Yi chuckled and left Youxian Ferry.

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The mountains to the east of Songjiang City are continuous, and monsters roam the mountains, often harassing the surrounding cities. The Shen family established their clan's territory here, partly to help Songjiang City defend against the monsters.

Deep within the banyan forest, the imposing, heavy gray stone walls stand tall, and the main gate is carved from a single piece of black iron rock into the shape of a ferocious beast, faintly exuding a menacing aura.

"My God, this is practically another city!"

Jiang Yi walked to the gate, looked up and exclaimed in admiration. She had never paid attention to demon hunting before, so she had never been to the Shen clan's territory.

Just as they were about to enter the city, they suddenly saw a group of demon-hunting cultivators from the Shen family returning amidst dust and smoke. Jiang Yi stepped aside.

The leading Foundation Establishment female cultivator rode a black-striped leopard with menacing fangs, leaving charred claw marks on the ground with every step.

Behind them, several female cultivators rode on tigers or wolf demons, their beasts growling.

Behind them were some male cultivators on foot, each with a burly build and bulging muscles. Their bare arms were covered with dark red barbarian battle markings that gleamed faintly in the sunlight.

In the center of the procession, three black iron prison carts rumbled over the stone slabs, holding ferocious beasts from the mountains in cages.

The demon-hunting team members were travel-worn but in high spirits, clearly having gained a great deal from their journey.

The area was lush with vegetation and full of life. Jiang Yi stood silently by the roadside, and the plants and trees helped her conceal herself. The demon-hunting team passed by without anyone noticing her.

Jiang Yi waited until the entire demon-hunting team entered the city before approaching the city gate guards and handing over his identity token.

"Jiang Heying, a disciple of True Monarch Danxi of the Cangling Sect, has come to see his fellow disciple Shen Puning. Please inform him of this."

Upon hearing the name Jiang Yi had given, the guard immediately perked up and dared not be negligent in the slightest. After confirming that the token was not fake, he first invited Jiang Yi inside, and then released a falcon to go to the Shen family mansion to inform them.

Before long, a cry of an eagle came from the depths of the city, and the guard said respectfully, "This way, senior, please. I will take you there."

Following the guards into the city, Jiang Yi discovered that there were quite a few cultivators here. Judging from their appearances, not all of them were surnamed Shen; there might also be cultivators from other places who had settled here to make a living.

Jiang Yi saw many interesting demons. A gray-haired monkey demon wearing a crimson short jacket squatted on the eaves of the restaurant, its tail curling around a teapot as it nimbly leaped and poured hot spiritual tea for the cultivators in the private rooms on the second floor.

Behind the counter, a female shopkeeper was checking accounts with a talking myna bird.

"We lost money! We lost money again!"

The myna bird kept chirping, which made the female shopkeeper furious.

Three wild geese spread their wings and flew low, skimming over Jiang Yi's head, carrying letters tied with red strings in their beaks, and accurately dropping them into several window frames.

"You stinky bird! I told you to throw it in the wooden bucket by the door, and you've ruined the newly pasted window paper again! I'm going to complain about you!"

An old woman selling spirit fruits by the roadside chuckled and took out some red fruits to feed to the old turtle demon who was pulling her cart. The vine basket on the turtle's shell was piled high with dew-covered fire dates, attracting a golden pheasant that had appeared out of nowhere to stay around it.

Passing through the city center, there was a gate on the right-hand intersection with the words "Hundred Demon Market" written on it. Jiang Yi glanced at it and saw a snake demon with its upper body transformed coiled on the beam, hawking its poison-avoiding pearl, saying that it could bite people on the spot to demonstrate its effect.

The dog demon and the cultivator were haggling over some demon bones. One barked and the other barked, but they couldn't understand each other's language and didn't know how to communicate.

There were also cat-like spirits squatting by the roadside licking their paws, their offspring meowing and trying to please passing cultivators and promote themselves.

"Fellow Daoist, come in and have a look!"

A swarm of butterflies fluttered in front of the shop, scattering phosphorescent powder. A handsome phantom appeared in the powder, luring passersby into the shop for a look. It didn't look very respectable.

"It's quite interesting."

You can definitely buy cheap, large quantities of wood-type spirits here that can also be used for farming. When you meet Pu Ning, ask her to take you around this Hundred Demon Market.

When Jiang Yi followed the guards to the Shen family mansion, she saw Shen Puning waiting outside the gate from afar.

She wore a pale yellow gauze dress, her hair styled in delicate double buns, with a few small bells adorning her hairband. The bells jingled as she tiptoed and peered around. Her chubby face made her look like a delicate porcelain doll.

Compared to the last time we met, her chin seemed a little sharper, which meant that the Foundation Establishment stage had been very arduous and had caused her to lose some weight.

"Ayi!"

When Shen Puning saw Jiang Yi, her eyes lit up and she immediately rushed over. She then stumbled and paused for a moment before walking over with a slight limp.

She had just come out of the ancestral hall; if Jiang Yi hadn't suddenly visited, she would have knelt for another day.

"What happened to your leg?" Jiang Yi asked with concern.

Shen Puning shook her head, kept laughing, and couldn't help but open her arms to hug Jiang Yi. As she hugged her, her nose started to sting with tears again.

"Why did you come here?"

Jiang Yi chuckled, deliberately glancing at the plaque of the Shen family mansion. "This is definitely your house. If you say that, I'd think you'd been kidnapped to a shady mine to suffer."

Shen Puning stamped her foot and scolded, "No, I just haven't seen you and Wushuang for too long and I miss you. Come on, let me take you to meet my mother first. Right now, only my third sister is at home. My eldest and second sisters have gone to various places to help guests hunt demons."

Jiang Yi followed Shen Puning inside. "How many siblings do you have?"

“Our family is special. The purer the bloodline, the more likely it is to only have daughters. Only daughters can inherit the power of their mother’s clan. I have three older sisters. In my family, the woman is in charge of external affairs and the man is in charge of internal affairs. My mother is the clan leader, in charge of all major clan affairs, while my father only manages the general affairs in the city…”

Shen Puning gave Jiang Yi a brief introduction to his family situation.

Shen Puning's mother, Shen Hongxiu, was a martial artist in the late stage of the Golden Core realm. She had a cold and hard face, wore a black animal skin outfit, and exuded the oppressive aura of a Golden Core cultivator. She was like a blood-stained rusted knife, covered in dust but still sharp and awe-inspiring.

Shen Puning's father was busy and did not meet her. As the host, Shen Hongxiu exchanged a few polite greetings with Jiang Yi and inquired about the recent situation of Danxi Zhenjun. Jiang Yi answered all her questions in a humble yet respectful manner.

"...Young friend Jiang, your timing is perfect. Next month, around the time of the Awakening of Insects, will be the Shen Clan's annual Demon-Fighting Ceremony. This year is a bit special, as we need to select the team leader for the next Golden Zheng Plain Treasure Hunt. Pu Ning will also be participating. Since you're here, young friend Jiang, why not stay a few more days and take a look?"

Jiang Yi cupped his hands in thanks, "How could I dare refuse your invitation, senior? I will certainly go on time."

Shen Hongxiu smiled and nodded, looking at Shen Puning, "Ning'er, entertain young friend Jiang well during this time, and don't fail to show respect for the Shen family. But don't be lazy either, and prepare well for the Demon Fighting Ceremony. Stop being willful, do you understand?"

Shen Puning looked displeased and somewhat resistant, but with Jiang Yi beside her, she could only nod and say, "I understand. I'll take A-Yi downstairs first."

"Well, let's go."

Once outside, Shen Puning took Jiang Yi's arm and headed towards her own courtyard.

"You can stay in my courtyard. I'll prepare a good meal and wine for you tonight. We need to have a good chat. I have so much to tell you. If my mother hadn't been watching me so closely, I would have come to find you long ago."

Jiang Yi smiled helplessly, but she could tell that Shen Puning was very unhappy at home.

(End of this chapter)