Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 161

Only after Qiu Daitian's figure disappeared did Yan Qingcheng, who was behind Li Xuanxiao, speak up and ask, "The manager's style has changed a lot."

Upon entering Youjian Pawnshop, Yan Qingcheng learned about the origins of everyone there. They had all entered the pawnshop because of their pawn transactions. However, she had never seen Li Xuanxiao so frequently looking for people to become "agents" before.

"It's really exhausting for one person to handle all the transactions, and the lower-tier markets always need someone to do it, so we just arrange some agents," Li Xuanxiao said casually.

This will allow the pawnshop to grow even faster, and the martial arts world will undoubtedly become more interesting.

"So, you also want to be an agent?" Li Xuanxiao asked Yan Qingcheng.

"Me?" Yan Qingcheng was taken aback and then shook her head repeatedly.

She knew her own personality; she couldn't be as calm as Li Xuanxiao, prioritizing the pawnshop's profits and losses. She was a kind and benevolent person, but she struggled to maintain a proper balance.

"It was so difficult to communicate with the righteous path last time, I'll only be more afraid if I really have to make a deal with someone."

Seeing this, Li Xuanxiao smiled, then asked the other person, "Xiao, what about you?"

“Humans…” Xiao rested his chin on his hand, raising it to show a sand figure that coalesced and then crumbled in an instant, only to reappear at his fingertips. “Just like this sand pile, it looks one way when the wind blows, and another way when the rain falls. But if the shopkeeper says this sand can build a city, then Xiao will try building one.”

Li Xuanxiao looked into Xiao Qing's clear eyes and couldn't help but chuckle: "Ha, let's go, the battle between good and evil is about to begin, don't miss this grand show."

With a single step, the three figures vanished into the yellow sand. As Li Xuanxiao left, the time-slowing barrier around the area was also lifted. The soldiers who had just recovered were stunned to see Qiu Daitian suddenly disappear.

"Strange, where did the people go?"

"Never mind all that, spread out and chase him. I don't believe anyone can run that fast. He's seriously injured, he can't have gone far. Meanwhile, report the news to the strategist."

"Yes!"

……

Amidst the swirling yellow sand, a majestic city stands tall amidst the sand dunes, a thriving metropolis where all industries flourish and the people are prosperous, like a bright pearl in the sea of ​​sand.

Not far from the Holy Lion Imperial City, in the Tiger Head Forest, as news reports came in, the fisherman by the pond paused slightly in the hand holding his feather fan, and slowly opened his eyes, which had been closed.

"Withdraw your forces. If I'm not mistaken, a powerful expert has intervened," the man said calmly.

"Yes."

The scholars on the periphery bowed in response.

"In addition, we will send spies to investigate the current situation in the Central Plains in detail, no matter how small. Although the dynasty is located in the Western Regions and has no plans to expand outwards, it cannot be completely unaware of what is happening outside."

"I will obey the strategist's orders."

"Go."

Those on the periphery bowed and left, while the scholar fishing gazed thoughtfully at the blurry white reflection in the water.

"Chou Daitian, a name that should have been forgotten long ago. Yue Yunle has been dead for many years. How did you escape and how did you pinpoint my identity? We must speed up the collection of the items for the Sand-Dissolving Divine Technique."

"However, finding it is easier said than done."

…… ……

Jitian Peak, Jitian Peak, the Jitian Peak that has been frozen for ten thousand years and never melts, is now broken by the arrival of a person.

"Damn it, I never imagined this ice layer would be so solid!"

Looking at the ice before him, Sang Daoliang's eyes were filled with resentment. He had sacrificed his cultivation to obtain crucial information and tracked the way to this Jitian Peak, only to find that years of accumulated snow and ice had rendered the ice layer of Jitian Peak beyond the reach of ordinary forces. Although Sang Daoliang's cultivation was not bad, his cultivation had been damaged after the transaction. Furthermore, his cultivation was not the type with strong offensive and destructive capabilities, making it even more difficult for him to deal with the ice layer before him.

"Is this truly the end, senior?"

With a single palm strike, the ice layer was melted, but it was only a drop in the ocean. Sang Daoliang had seen this scene many times over the past few days and had long been used to it. The image that had been constantly appearing in his mind over the past few days was the dilemma that Sang Daoliang was struggling with.

"If all else fails, we'll have to ask our elder brother for help. With his lightning power, he'll surely be able to break through the millennia-old ice layer of Jitian Peak. But... never mind, let's go to Wansheng Rock to inquire about the situation first."

Sang Daoliang bowed to the ice before him, "Senior, please wait for me a little longer, I beg you."

Then, the figure disappeared from the peak of Jitian Peak, stepping on the flying snow and ice.

……

……

In the Otherworld, the dome of the Flame Demon City reflected the crimson sunset. Yama, the Drought Demon, leaned against his throne, his fingertips wreathed in ghostly blue demonic flames. As he listened to Teng Xielang's plan, a look of approval suddenly appeared in his eyes.

“The City of Flames is hidden in the Vast Sea. Although the righteous path has some information about the Vast Sea, it is not complete. Moreover, the righteous path only knows about the connection of the Demon Realm fault lines, but does not know about the deeper possible impact. This is exactly the opportunity we can take advantage of,” Teng Xielang advised.

Yama, the drought demon, propped his head up with one hand, leaned against the throne, his eyes lowered, and uttered only one word: "Speak!"

“This time, in order to achieve their goal, the righteous path will inevitably coordinate forces from all sides to take action. Our side not only has a counter-strategy but also hidden forces, which undoubtedly gives us an opportunity to deploy our forces. I suggest that when facing them head-on, we send a force to attack the righteous path's main camp, the Realm of Nothingness.” Teng Xielang said, “The enemy must have a limited number of defenders in the Realm of Nothingness. By beheading them and showing them to the public, we can definitely achieve the purpose of deterrence.”

"A good plan, then let Yuan Huotianhuang carry it out," Yanmo Hanba commanded.

Yuan Huotianhuang acknowledged the order, turned around to look at one of the people in the queue, gave a barely perceptible nod, and then walked away.

At this moment, Ren Chenfu also entered the hall and reported: "The Demon-Slaying Pearl has successfully released its magic power and has successfully covered the sky above the vast sea. All defenses are under control."

"Good!" Yama Hanba said, "Continue to activate the Demon-Slaying Pearl. We cannot relax before the battle begins, as this will determine the outcome of this battle."

"Yes," Ren Chenfu replied, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Just as Lian Emei said, since the Otherworld Demon Realm knows about the existence of the Eye of Anuruddha, it will inevitably prepare a countermeasure against it.

"The rest of you, each of you shall guard the key points of Fire City as previously arranged, and be sure to support each other. We shall fight the Central Plains in accordance with my plan."

"Yes!" the generals of the Otherworld responded in unison, their eyes also brimming with fighting spirit.

With the order given, all members of the Otherworld Demon Realm prepared for battle. Yama Hanba cast his gaze toward the distance, as if he could already see the person riding the mountain.

Practice Emei, and I hope you'll enjoy the surprise I've prepared for you!

(End of this chapter)