Yellow Dragon Chamber of Commerce

Instead of taking a carriage, Gu Jinlai and Zhao Yang walked to the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce in the southeastern part of the city.

"Newspapers for sale! The Demon Slayer of the Wildfire has gathered his martial will and, with the body of a Martial King, has stepped into the third level of the Supreme Ladder."

"The young master of the Yuan family is born foolish? No! It's a pure and innocent heart! Only those who cultivate martial arts for four years and achieve the Martial Grandmaster level, with a mind free of distractions, can ascend to the pinnacle of martial arts!"

"The Publicity Department issued a declaration stating that integrity is humanity's second identity card. The Holy Dynasty will dedicate itself to building an integrity system distinct from contribution points. In today's Holy Dynasty, people must unite and trust each other in order to overcome difficulties and create new glories together."

The shouts of newsboys could be heard continuously from the streets.

In the teahouse, someone was also vividly describing the glorious battle that had taken place in Wind and Rain City not long ago.

"Martial Saint Zuo Qianqiu, in order to receive three hundred human compatriots who had come to join him from the fallen territory, defeated the Demon King's army at Phoenix Feather Valley, 1,800 miles north of the city! He killed twelve Demon Generals and eighty Demon Generals!"

In addition, in some places, staff members wearing the City Lord Mansion's Mansion badge can be seen distributing leaflets or shouting to promote the cause.

"The Celestial Masters Hall once again appeals to all visiting Celestial Masters. Humanity needs your strength. Please report to the Celestial Masters Hall as soon as possible. There are many Celestial Lords and Great Celestial Lords here, and the best living environment. Every Celestial Master is a source that attracts Demonic Beasts. Hiding in the shadows will only bring disaster to those around you. At the same time, we ask all people to advise the Celestial Masters around them that only by gathering in the Celestial Masters Hall can His Majesty the Holy Emperor ensure your safety."

The city's bustling streets are brimming with people, a testament to its prosperity.

Moreover, people try their best to smile and express friendliness when communicating with each other.

But when he was alone most of the time, he maintained a solemn expression and came and went in a hurry.

Everyone seemed to be holding their breath, maintaining an extremely fast pace of life.

They must exert every effort to contribute to the construction of Wind and Rain City and the Holy Dynasty.

We must never allow the tragedies that have been reported from the outside world—the destruction of one country after another, one sect after another, and the separation of countless families—to happen in the Holy Dynasty.

Through their daily efforts, under the enlightened leadership of the Holy Emperor, and with the occasional good news, they firmly believed that as long as they could get through this period, a bright tomorrow would surely await humanity.

Even if...

Their generation will not live to see that day come, but their sons and grandsons will definitely be able to enjoy the beauty of a restored human world.

"This era..."

Gu Jinlai, I've pondered this question, yet I'm at a loss for words to describe it.

If we must put it in perspective, this was an era in which humanity was forced to break free from internal strife, deeply realized the threat of Demonic Beasts to the extinction of the human race, and thus gradually awakened.

The transitional stage from feudal society to modern society.

"All visiting Daoist masters must be gathered at the Celestial Masters' Hall in the capital?"

Gu Jinlai turned to Zhao Yang and asked.

"Right."

Zhao Yang nodded. "The Celestial Master's spirituality and consciousness have a natural allure to Demonic Beasts. Some Demonic Beasts can even 'smell' the Celestial Master from tens or hundreds of miles away."

At this point, his expression turned serious. "Those demon kings and demon generals with intelligence are somewhat better off, but the demon generals and ordinary Demonic Beasts who have not yet completely subdued their instincts will rush towards the Celestial Masters one after another after 'smelling' their aura. If those Celestial Masters are in the outer city, it's somewhat better, but if they are in the Inner City... the Demonic Beasts that have lurked in cannot devour the Celestial Masters, and will become violent, and then attack everywhere, causing great casualties to the civilians in the outer city."

"So we need to gather at the Celestial Master's Hall?"

"Yes, it is said that the Holy Dynasty once conducted an experiment. In cities where Celestial Masters were scattered, it was common for Demonic Beasts to attack the cities out of their own instincts. However, after the Celestial Masters were concentrated in the Celestial Master Hall in the capital, the number of attacks decreased by as much as 90%."

As Zhao Yang spoke, it seemed he had guessed what Gu Jinlai to say, "The Ancient Martial King is worried about being attacked by demonic Demonic Spirits, right? The Celestial Masters don't just gather in the Celestial Master Hall doing nothing. They not only exchange ideas and explore how to become Celestial Lords, Great Celestial Lords, and even Creators, but they also develop a series of miraculous tools, elixirs, and improved food."

"Tools? Elixirs? Food?"

"Yes, there are many tools, the most famous of which is..."

Zhao Yang looked around the city.

At each of the four corners of the city stands a towering structure that reaches into the clouds, and at the top of each tower is an object resembling a rhombus-shaped gemstone.

"It's a Demon Refining Crystal!"

He said with some pride, "The Demon Refining Crystal absorbs a special energy that can release Demon-Slaying Divine Light, which can kill any approaching Demonic Spirits within a radius of three hundred miles. Even a calamity-level Demonic Spirit cannot withstand a few rounds of attacks from the Demon Refining Crystal. It is said that some treasures can even threaten more powerful Demonic Spirits. Therefore, we have no fear of Demonic Spirits at all."

"Refine the Demon God Crystal".

From Gu Jinlai the present, when entering the city, I vaguely sensed that the towering towers at the corners of the city wall contained mysteries, but I never expected that they would have the function of slaying Demonic Spirit.

But after a moment he frowned again. "Three hundred li in radius? That means it covers one hundred and fifty li both Inner City. If I remember correctly, the outer city area extends for more than two hundred li."

Zhao Yang's expression changed slightly, and after a long while, he said, "Refining Demon God Crystals is not easy. Although the Celestial Masters are doing their best to reduce costs, four Demon God Towers in a giant city is already the limit..."

At this point, his eyes gleamed. "Therefore, we need more Celestial Masters to go to the Celestial Master Hall and join the research and development team to refine the Void Mirror that can see through the enemy and the true nature of Demonic Beasts, the pills that can accelerate the cultivation of demon god warriors, and grain crops that can yield thousands of catties per mu."

After speaking, he looked around and said, "It is precisely because the Celestial Masters pooled their wisdom and created a large number of wondrous items that the Wind and Rain City, with its population of thirty million, was able to remain in harmony. These are all the great achievements of the Celestial Masters and the Celestial Master Hall, which gathers many Celestial Masters."

Celestial masters are skilled in crafting weapons, refining elixirs, and taming beasts.

This is what many people believe a Daoist priest should do.

The Holy Dynasty was no exception.

But...

Gu Jinlai took another look at the Demon Refining Crystal.

The Celestial Master's Palace is able to create such a supreme treasure for exterminating demons, capable of even annihilating catastrophic Demonic Spirits.

In addition, there are some treasures that can threaten the Spirit Lord...

Whether or not the Celestial Master should remain stationed in the local area is no longer important.

"We've arrived. Our Huanglong Chamber of Commerce is just ahead."

As Zhao Yang spoke, he pointed ahead to something...

Shopping mall?

From Gu Jinlai, they have been carefully staring at the six-story building in front of them.

It's a shopping mall.

There is a parking lot outside, where many rather luxurious-looking carriages are parked. The first floor is decorated in a magnificent style, using a lot of transparent glass.

The "lights" were of different colors, and the ground was covered with a clean and tidy floor.

Through the gate, one can vaguely see all sorts of shops inside.

Clothing, food, elixirs, books, exquisite trinkets, and even an amusement park—it's clearly a modern shopping mall.

This unprecedented sense of familiarity struck the hearts of Gu Jinlai, leaving him momentarily dazed.

Zhao Yang remained calm in response, and even unconsciously straightened his chest.

Although the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce's main shopping mall has only been open for two years, its unique business philosophy and decoration style have made it one of the most famous shopping malls in Fengyu City.

If it weren't for the fact that it doesn't sell any particularly high-end products or have the abundant profits from monopolistic items, its business could even have propelled the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce into the ranks of the six top chambers of commerce in Fengyu City.

Even so, under the leadership of Vice President Feng Yushu, the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce has still achieved great development and is now among the top ten in Fengyu City.

The Feng family behind her also gained great fame as a result.

Only...

The vice president is, after all, a woman. The fact that she has built such a successful Huanglong Shopping Mall has made many people in the Feng family very envious, especially since the second master took over as president and has had a difficult time recently.

If she could win over this King Wu, it would undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure from her Lineage.

Who designed this shopping mall?

At this moment, Zhao Yang heard Gu Jinlai's somewhat excited question.

Seeing this, Zhao Yang felt even more confident in winning over this Martial King: "It was our Vice President Feng's idea. She knew the Ancient Martial King was coming, and now she, the President, and several managers are already waiting inside the Chamber of Commerce. Ancient Martial King, this way please..."

Gu Jinlai quickly caught up with Zhao Yang and entered the large building through another entrance of the mall.

Thinking about the layout and design of this large building, he felt quite conflicted.

I felt a mix of anticipation and worry.

They hadn't walked far when they arrived outside a large hall.

At this moment, a group of six people were waiting at the entrance of the hall.

Upon seeing Zhao Yang and Gu Jinlai, the middle-aged man who appeared to be around forty or fifty years old quickly stepped forward, his voice filled with excitement. "This must be the Ancient Martial King who saved hundreds of our caravan's fine young men, right? Please, Ancient Martial King, grant me Feng Leiming, give our Feng family a chance, so we can properly thank you..."

Gu Jinlai, however, asked directly, "Who designed the Huanglong Shopping Mall?"

Feng Leiming was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "The Ancient Martial King wants to see my niece Yu Shu? I'll have her come over to keep me company at noon..."

"I would like to meet the designer of the Huanglong Shopping Mall."

Gu Jinlai, people have always spoken frankly and without reservation.

Feng Leiming's expression stiffened for a moment, but he immediately said, "Of course, of course, go and call Yu Shu."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hand, "Ancient Martial King, please come in."

The group then entered a room that resembled an "office".

Soon someone served tea and snacks.

"To express our gratitude to the Ancient Martial King for his help to our Huanglong Chamber of Commerce, our Feng family is willing to..."

Feng Leiming Gu Jinlai promising him benefits, as if trying to recruit him into his group.

However, Gu Jinlai didn't pay much attention to it, but instead glanced at the doorway every now and then.

It took about ten minutes before a series of hurried footsteps could be heard outside.

Then, the door was pushed open, and a person who looked...

A young woman in her early twenties appeared before Gu Jinlai.

No!

She seemed to deliberately dress more maturely throughout her twenties, but her real age...

She's probably sixteen or seventeen.

But that's not the point.

The focus is on her outfit.

Her clothing and attire...

Her straight, long hair, not overly complicated, cascaded down her shoulders, tied in two bows with blue ribbons on either side, and she wore a beige dress...

Its length just exceeds the knee.

She was also wearing a pair of white sneakers.

This is...

A girl's outfit full of Blue Star style.

The young girl, Feng Yushu, glanced at Feng Leiming with a hint of anger, then quickly looked at Gu Jinlai, a smile blooming on her face, and said, "I apologize, Ancient Martial King, I was just busy and didn't have time to greet you..."

Did you design the Huanglong Shopping Mall?

Gu Jinlai interrupted her and asked.

"It's me."

Feng Yushu responded and was about to say something to salvage the relationship with this distinguished guest who, once he joined the Huanglong Chamber of Commerce, would undoubtedly become a key figure in the Chamber's military force, and to make up for the rudeness of not arriving immediately when he was being tricked during the earlier greeting.

But at that moment, she heard a tentative, slightly cautious question.

"Odd changes, even remains the same?"

Suddenly, a thunderbolt seemed to flash through Feng Yushu's mind.

The shock made her dizzy.

She responded instinctively, somewhat blankly, "Signs indicate quadrants?"