Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

Moreover, the social structure was a semi-feudal system. Apart from paying tribute on time and accepting the command and leadership of the Underworld, the Underworld didn't bother with anything else.

Because there are so many kinds of demons, they live in different places due to their different habits and temperaments.

This place belongs to the outer perimeter of Qifeng Village, which is under the jurisdiction of Night Demon City, Star River Fortress, and Hades Palace.

This horned demon was a bandit, making a living by plundering and killing. It was resting here when it happened to run into me.

The power levels of the demon race are also very straightforward, divided into demon soldiers, demon generals, demon commanders, and demon kings.

Among them, demon soldiers are equivalent to the Qi Refining stage in the cultivation world, demon generals are equivalent to the Foundation Establishment stage, demon commanders are equivalent to the Golden Core stage, and demon kings are equivalent to the Nascent Soul stage.

In the world of cultivation, the realms after the Qi Refining stage are no longer finely divided, but are collectively referred to as the early, middle, and late stages, with at most one more Great Perfection.

However, the ranking system for demonic cultivators is different. The ranks from Level 1 Demon Soldier to Level 10 Demon Soldier, and from Level 1 Demon General to Level 10 Demon General, have remained unchanged.

Based on the cultivation techniques in the horned demon's memory, Lu Yan also learned the name and function of the pale red gas in the air.

They call this gas "demonic energy," and they use cultivation techniques to guide and absorb it, as it is different from spiritual energy.

Cultivators absorb spiritual energy and gather it in their dantian through their meridians, then draw upon it when needed. Demons, on the other hand, absorb demonic energy and integrate it directly into their flesh and blood, similar to a combination of Qi Absorption cultivators and Body Cultivators in the world of cultivation.

Even while collecting demonic energy, he did not forget to hone his physical body.

Then Lu Yan began to familiarize himself with the demon race's techniques, and after learning them, he began to absorb the demonic energy in the air.

Sure enough, after activating the demonic cultivation technique, the demonic energy began to become obedient and accepted Lu Yan's leadership.

There is no spiritual energy here, so it is impossible to use the spiritual power in one's body indefinitely. Even with spirit stones, it is not enough. To live here, one must adapt to the environment.

It took Lu Yan three hours to fully learn the technique and be able to use it normally.

However, it will probably take some time before he can break through to the first-level magic soldier.

The sky was already beginning to brighten, but the sunlight in the Demon Realm was somewhat different from the sunlight in his own world. Perhaps it was due to the demonic energy in the air, but Lu Yan noticed that the sunlight also had a reddish tinge.

Since we're going to stay here for ten days, we have to integrate into this world, or rather, the demon race.

After putting on the mask of pretense, Lu Yan began to change himself. His appearance remained the same, but his skin and pupils began to turn red, and two curved horns were simulated on his head.

In a short time, Lu Yan transformed from a human into a horned demon.

After searching the two horned demons, in addition to their weapons and personal belongings, they found more than ten red stones.

This thing is called a magic stone, and it has the same function as the spirit stone in your own world.

In addition, there are some smaller magic particles, equivalent to spirit shatters.

The demon race has a very sophisticated currency system.

After changing his clothes to local styles and hiding his storage bag, Lu Yan first wandered around the area. He noticed that there were demons patrolling near Qifeng Village, so he didn't go any closer.

When the sky was completely bright, the gates of Qifeng Village opened, and the demons inside began to come and go. Lu Yan managed to sneak in because of their large numbers.

The number of demons in Qifeng Village was considerable, and the variety of them dazzled Lu Yan.

Bone Demons with bizarre bodies and exposed bones, Tooth Demons with sharp claws and exposed teeth, Winged Demons with wings on their backs that allow them to fly, Rock Demons with thick skin and obese bodies, and Might Demons with muscular bodies and tall stature, etc.

The reason these demons can gather together is that they are relatively peaceful, can even share a common pot, and all live by farming and hunting.

The crop grown in Qifeng Village is similar to potatoes and sweet potatoes on Earth, and is called "Mojiao," which is the main source of food here.

The Lord of Night Demon City is a member of the Moon Demon race. Unlike other races of demons, this race is not brutal and bloodthirsty; they are known for their wisdom.

Following the example set by those above, development within the entire Night Demon City's sphere of influence remained relatively stable.

Lu Yan toured Qifeng Village and found that the strongest demonic cultivators there were only level four demonic soldiers, which was very weak. No wonder those two horned demons dared to roam around nearby.

Although Lu Yan has stopped using spiritual power, his physical strength alone is enough to contend with an eighth-level demonic weapon.

Since he had already learned about Qifeng Village and there was no need to stay any longer, Lu Yan walked to Xinghe Fortress, which was dozens of miles away.

According to the horned demon's memories, Star River Fortress was a relatively wealthy place in Night Demon City because it controlled a Black Iron Mine, similar to a refined iron mine in the world of cultivation.

Sure enough, the Fate Coin is always up to something. Even after teleporting itself to another world, it didn't forget to teleport it near a mine, so it can mine for the rest of its life.

Damn it!

Lu Yan wasn't in a hurry to get going. He observed the scenery along the way while pondering his next steps.

By the time they arrived at Xinghe Fortress, it was already mid-noon (11:00 to 13:00).

When Lu Yan arrived at Xinghebao, he had the illusion of having entered a large steel factory.

Blacksmith shops lined both sides of the road, and countless red-scaled beasts pulled carts loaded with black ore back and forth on the street.

At the same time, the types of demons have also increased, and can be described as diverse.

Lu Yan saw a multi-armed demon with six arms and six hands, each hand having only three fingers.

A monster with a vertical mouth that takes up its entire face, eyes on the sides, and ears on its head.

The Purple Scorpion Demon is a slender creature with purple skin and a barbed tail.

wait~

I've heard that the Lord of Star River Fortress is a Crimson Flame Demon of the Demon General level, named Ningyi, and is quite powerful.

Lu Yan first familiarized himself with Xinghe Fortress and memorized several important locations within it.

The central area of ​​Star River Fortress is the residence of the Crimson Flame Demon, Ningyi; try to avoid wandering around there unless absolutely necessary.

Aside from Ningyi's residence, the Demon Arena is the most famous place in Star River Fortress.

Even the most peaceful demons are more warlike than humans; it's their nature. This Demon Fighting Arena was specially built to prevent them from disturbing public order through private duels.

It's a place where people can not only arrange fights but also wager on each other, which can resolve personal grudges and bring joy to everyone, making it a win-win situation.

In addition, Lu Yan also browsed the shops inside Star Moon Fortress. They sold pills and magical artifacts, but not talismans or formations.

Around 3 PM (3 PM to 5 PM), Lu Yan found a courtyard to rent. The person in charge of this area was a female demon of the Rock Demon Clan, a level four demon soldier.

Upon seeing Lu Yan, she immediately extended her hand with desire, indicating that Lu Yan would waive the rent if he satisfied her needs.

Looking at this round, fat, and big-eared female demon, Lu Yan resolutely refused and ran away. This girl was even more disgusting than Tie Xiangxiang, and he couldn't bring himself to hurt her no matter what.

After wandering around for a while, I found a male demon and then spent five magic stones to rent a nice courtyard.

Since the items from the original world couldn't be used, Lu Yan went out and bought some daily necessities from this world.