Preparing to Buy a House

"This... alright, I'll listen to you!"

Thomas and Corey didn't quite understand why Linley cared so much about information regarding the material plane, but they were sensible enough not to pry and nodded in support of his decision.

As the three arrived on the first floor of the Demon Castle, preparing to head to Blood Peak Castle to sell and shop.

A familiar trio, two women and one man, approached them at the main entrance. It was Mariana, Lisa, and Aaron.

They had rushed over immediately after hearing news of Linley's return.

"Stop right there!"

Aaron shouted, his voice filled with uncontrollable rage, immediately drawing the attention of many people in the first-floor hall.

"What is it?"

Linley stopped, looking at Aaron expressionlessly, completely ignoring Mariana and Lisa, who were glaring at him.

If not for the rules established by the Sovereign within Red Stone City, which prohibited private fights and killing, Linley wouldn't have wasted a single word. He would have killed them all to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots, avoiding future trouble.

Aaron gritted his teeth, a furious growl escaping him, "Did you kill my father!"

"Hahaha!"

Linley laughed mockingly, a playful smirk on his face. "You think the three of us, One-star Demons, could kill a Five-star Demon?"

Thomas and Corey chimed in with their own laughter.

"This..."

Mariana, Aaron, and Lisa were all rendered speechless. Calming down, they realized it was indeed impossible. However, Linley had killed their Divine Avatars, and that was beyond doubt.

Mariana took a deep breath, her proud chest rising and falling slightly. Gritting her silver teeth, she coldly questioned, "I want to know the detailed process. Who killed Claude?"

Linley chuckled and said, "They suddenly started fighting, and then they disappeared without a trace."

He wasn't about to admit the truth. The fact that a Mid-level God could kill several Five-star Demons was too outlandish.

Mariana instinctively felt something was off, but she also didn't believe three Mid-level Gods could kill a Five-star Demon.

"Let's go,"

Linley called out to Thomas and Corey. The three of them pushed past Aaron's obstruction and walked out of the Demon Castle.

Mariana and the other two were powerless and had no choice but to return home for the time being.

Thomas transmitted his voice, asking cautiously, "Linley, do we need to wait a few days before going to Blood Peak Castle?"

Linley shook his head and transmitted back indifferently, "Transactions within Blood Peak Castle are very safe. We don't need to worry too much."

He knew that the considerable wealth of a few Mid-level Gods would surely attract attention, but he couldn't let that deter him. Buying resources to grow stronger quickly was the only way.

News spread quickly within the Demon Castle.

"What, Claude is dead!"

"I just got the news. I heard he was completely annihilated."

"Rumor has it he was killed by three One-star Demons."

"One-star Demons? You've got to be kidding, that's impossible!"

"It must have been done by other powerful individuals."

In a courtyard within the eastern residential area of Red Stone City.

Willow branches swayed in the wind, and a cool breeze swirled, kicking up small pebbles.

Under the willow tree sat a young man in a sky-blue robe, his eyes closed as he felt the rhythm of the wind in the world. A pale green longsword, held by a dragon's mouth, rested on his knees.

The sound of faint footsteps echoed.

From beyond the silver-gray moon gate, an elder with snow-white hair walked slowly, bending respectfully as he said, "Lord Roy, I've heard some interesting and good news."

Roy opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips. "Frodo, tell me what news is both interesting and good. I'm quite curious."

"Claude is dead..."

Roy stood up in surprise, excitedly swinging his longsword, and laughed, "Good riddance, that's excellent! Now let's see how that woman Mariana rejects me."

Frodo reminded him, "My lord, don't forget, although Claude is dead, he must have left behind some property, enough to buy the cheapest house again. If Mariana continues to live in the city with her children and doesn't leave, we won't be able to do anything."

Roy smiled dismissively. "Time heals all wounds. She'll eventually be lonely. First, go send people to investigate those three Mid-level Gods and the surviving examinees. Find out exactly how Claude died. This way, our chances of winning over Mariana will be much greater."

As soon as Mariana, Aaron, and Lisa returned home, they found it occupied by employees from Blood Peak Castle.

"The owner of this residence has perished. According to regulations, it will be repossessed. Pack your belongings and leave as soon as possible."

Mariana was shocked and flustered. It was then she remembered that when they bought this house, it was registered under Claude's name. Now that he was dead, it would naturally be confiscated. This was an unwritten rule in hell; there was no such thing as inheritance to family members.

"What do we do, Mother!"

"Do we still have enough money to buy a house!"

Aaron and Lisa's hearts raced as they anxiously asked. Their entire family now consisted only of their Saint Domain true selves, and if they couldn't remain within Red Stone City, they wouldn't be able to survive.

Mariana forced a smile and nodded. "We'll go to Blood Peak Castle and buy a new house."

The back door of Blood Peak Castle.

Linley, Thomas, and Corey, wearing Demon Medals, could enter the third floor to sell items without on-site inspection. This was privilege.

Casually approaching a counter managed by a green-haired female deity, Linley waved his hand and produced a large quantity of Divine Sparks, God Artifacts, and Blood Crystals, including six High-level Divine Sparks and thirteen High-level God Artifacts. These were all from the legacy of Bloodthirsty Castle's owner, Camila.

Linley said calmly, "I want to sell all of this."

The green-haired female deity looked at these items in surprise. She hadn't expected a Mid-level God to possess so much wealth; it was her first time encountering such a situation. However, she quickly regained her composure and began appraising their value.

After a while...

"That comes to a total of ninety-one million three hundred thousand and six Ink Stones!"

The green-haired female deity produced Azure Stone Slabs and stone bars, stacking them into a spectacular small mountain. This attracted envious and jealous gazes from those nearby. It was truly astonishing that a Mid-level God possessed such immense wealth.

"Let's go. We need to look for a suitable house."

Linley paid no mind to their stares. After confirming the appraisal was correct, he led Thomas and Corey through a side passage.

The three arrived at the front entrance of Blood Peak Castle, in the sales area of the third-floor lobby. Many people were gathered around, shaking their heads and sighing.

"Alas, these houses are simply too expensive."

"Even the cheapest one costs five million Ink Stones."

"Heh, you should be content. Red Stone City used to have many more people."

"This friend here knows quite a bit. Tell us more."

Linley noticed their conversation and glanced at a short but incredibly muscular old man with a scruffy beard and a large, ruddy face reeking of alcohol.

Linley thought to himself, A Dwarf.

The old Dwarf grinned, let out a burp, and boastfully bragged, "This Red Stone City was built by the great Blood Peak Sovereign. Back in the era when the Sovereigns were not as prevalent, there were many more High-level Gods in hell than there are now. But then, in a short period, ninety-nine percent of them died!"