The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World-Chapter 367: I, Dong Qi, run an honest business

Chu Xuan sighed lightly, shaking his head, "The Demonic Talisman Sutra is good, but it doesn't hold much value for me."

The orthodox cultivator in front of him showed a look of surprise. "Doesn't it hold value? Aren't you all from the Demonic Dao?"

Chu Xuan shook his head. "The Demonic Dao is not a single entity. The Falling Sun Demon Fortress specializes in Human Skin Dao and Blood Dao, but I don't practice the Human Skin Dao. I'm a rather affable and kind person, someone who seeks to get along with others."

He paused, then added, "For me, the Demonic Talisman Sutra is just something to look at to broaden my perspective. That's why I said it's not of much significance to me. I'm not downplaying its value, just telling the truth."

After a slight pause, Chu Xuan continued, "As for the Nascent Soul early-stage Puppet Beast, its value is already quite high. I walked around just now and saw that someone offered five great spirit stones for it, and I didn't sell."

The orthodox cultivator couldn't help but roll his eyes. After a long moment, he spoke again, "Then I'll add something."

He gritted his teeth, and with some reluctance, he took out a spiritual sense jade slip. The slip was a deep red color, with six large black characters inscribed upon it: "Great Transformation Blood Demon True Art".

"This is the Great Transformation Blood Demon True Art from the Heavenly Capital Blood Alliance. I obtained it by accident. This is a core cultivation technique of the Blood Dao, even if it's only at the Nascent Soul stage, it's still extremely valuable."

Chu Xuan's heart leapt with joy. This was indeed a good find. The cultivation technique Great Transformation Blood Demon True Art was highly sought after among Demon cultivators. He had long been aware of it, especially the several spells and secret techniques contained within it. There were a few that every demonic cultivator wanted to learn, but the Heavenly Blood Alliance strictly forbade its external circulation.

It was unexpected to see it here, on the Heavenly Metal Battlefield. This cultivator must have killed a Heavenly Blood Alliance cultivator to obtain it. But, of course, that had nothing to do with Chu Xuan. He was simply a kind and amicable person who had no desire for conflict.

"That will do, barely."

Chu Xuan handed over the items and took the two spiritual sense jade slips, casually placing them into his storage bag. His brow remained furrowed, as if he had been the one who lost out.

In business, the first rule is: no matter whether the deal is done or not, always present yourself as though you've suffered a huge loss. If asked, claim that the cost is exceedingly high. If pressed further, explain that the profit is minimal. Make the other party feel like they've made a huge profit while the merchant has taken a great loss.

As the first cultivator walked away, the second one stepped forward, hoping to make a trade.

"I am Long Hao from Crazy Dragon Valley. This Heavenly Star Gale Formation is good, and these five Golden Core late-stage Puppet Wolves—I'll take them all. And as for your Crazy Dragon Valley cultivation techniques, heh, I'll pretend I didn't see them. Six great spirit stones—do you want to trade?"

Chu Xuan chuckled lightly, his expression amused. "Do you think I look like an easy mark?"

Long Hao froze for a moment, then his brow furrowed. "You're not willing to trade?"

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Chu Xuan's tone was cold, indifferent. "Scram."

Long Hao's face changed several times, his expression shifting between anger and disbelief. After a long pause, he gritted his teeth and growled, "If you dare harm a cultivator of Crazy Dragon Valley, you'll regret it. Don't think you'll get away with this! Wait until you fall into my hands!"

With that, he turned and stormed off. It seemed like he was heading straight for Qiu Wan Hong to report the incident.

Chu Xuan's face remained unfazed, calm like still water. Both Shang Xingchen and Wei Ji had heard the entire exchange.

Shang Xingchen lowered his voice, "When do we make a move?"

Chu Xuan casually replied, "When he comes back to deliver it."

Shang Xingchen nodded, "Count me in when the time comes."

Chu Xuan also nodded, "If the numbers are right, I'll call you."

Meanwhile, Kang Jia was trembling. Was this really happening in front of me? Talking about killing someone so casually, so calmly. No change in their expression, not even a flicker of hesitation. This is what the Demon Dao really is—ruthless.

Chu Xuan turned to Kang Jia and flashed a warm, friendly smile. "Fellow Daoist, what would you like to buy? My prices are always fair—no deception, honest business."

Kang Jia turned to leave, but before he could take a step, Chu Xuan's voice turned icy. "Planning to leave without buying anything?"

An invisible chill spread out, suffocating the air around them. It felt as though dozens of sharp blades were pressing against the back of Kang Jia's head. One more step forward, and an overwhelming terror would descend upon him.

Kang Jia swallowed hard, and hurriedly turned back around.

Chu Xuan's smile returned to its usual warmth. "That's better. I, Dong Qi, have always treated others with sincerity and run an honest business."

Kang Jia scratched his head, looking a little uncomfortable. Eventually, he pointed to a spiritual sense jade slip.

"I want this Ten Thousand Insects True Canon."

Chu Xuan gave it a quick glance. The Ten Thousand Insects True Canon was something he had obtained from Song Lingfeng of the Red Flame Temple.

This canon originated from Heavenly Insect Cavern, a fifth-tier cultivation sect under Heaven Shaking Divine Sect. Their strength was a little weaker than that of the Heavenly Blood Alliance and Falling Sun Demon Fortress, but comparable to Heavenly Corpse Palace.

Chu Xuan chuckled, "This is a manual for raising Gu Insects. Didn't you say that Gu Insects and Spiritual Insects are completely different?"

Kang Jia's face immediately flushed red. "I was just looking, alright? Gu Insects and Spiritual Insects are indeed different, but they also share some similarities…"

But as he saw Chu Xuan's knowing expression, Kang Jia's voice grew smaller and smaller. Eventually, he sighed deeply, admitting, "Fine, I just want to learn the way of Gu Insects. Senior Brother Shangguan said, methods aren't divided into right or wrong, as long as I always maintain a kind heart, I'll always walk the righteous dao. Out there, I might not be able to get this Ten Thousand Insects True Canon. I've wanted to see it for a long time."

Chu Xuan couldn't help but smile, "Well said. So, what price can you offer? This is a Nascent Soul stage manual, after all."

Kang Jia immediately pulled out a spiritual sense jade slip from his storage bag.

"This is my alchemy experiences, and it contains many Nascent Soul stage pill formulas. Among them are the Black Dragon Pill to restore Spiritual Qi, the Forget Dust Pill to improve the chances of Deity Transformation, and the Four Extremes Blood Pill to strengthen the body… I have some talent in alchemy, so I've improved these formulas. Now, most of them require fewer materials to make. Trust me, they're definitely worth more than what you'd expect." Kang Jia spoke earnestly.

Chu Xuan nodded slightly. These pill formulas were certainly valuable.

"I'll take a look." Chu Xuan extended his hand.

"Of course." Without hesitation, Kang Jia handed it over.

Chu Xuan took the spiritual sense jade slip and pressed it to his forehead.

It took a while before he finally smiled, "You're showing me your alchemy experience now? Aren't you afraid I'll back out of the deal?"

Kang Jia froze, immediately showing a panicked expression. He really was! He had been too trusting of others.

"You… I…"

Kang Jia stammered, unsure how to respond. Before coming to the Heavenly Metal Battlefield, he had been immersed in his cultivation at Feiry Sky Cloud Pavilion, focused only on advancing his realm. The cultivators he met were always kind and friendly senior brothers or disciples, or Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators who respected him. He had never encountered someone like Chu Xuan, who played by his own rules.

"Here you go."

Chu Xuan casually tossed the Ten Thousand Insects True Canon to him.

Kang Jia blinked in confusion. "Eh?"

Chu Xuan smiled faintly. "As I said, I, Dong Qi, run an honest business—no deception, no tricks."