Chapter 726: Emotional Ordeal

The Mortal World

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Sang’s eyes.Ran Luo, however, looked completely calm.Qin Sang couldn't help but feel a little suspicious; she didn't seem like she was using this to threaten him.Even if it were a threat, Qin Sang wasn't afraid.

It was incredibly easy to hide in the Demon Sea. Most of the inner sea was occupied by humans, and no matter how powerful Black Snake Mountain was, it couldn't cause trouble in human territory.As long as he wasn't on the Wushen Continent, there was nothing to worry about."No wonder those people were so strong; they were actually direct disciples of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Witch Clan. Fortunately, my escape technique is decent, and I managed to shake off their pursuit. I'm deeply grateful to Daoist Ran and Elder Zou for handling the aftermath for me."Qin Sang stood up and cupped his hands.

Ran Luo smiled faintly. "Daoist, there's no need to be so formal. Those who are not of our kind are sure to have different intentions, and you are also a guest elder of our Chamber of Commerce. Both by sentiment and reason, we couldn't just stand by. How have you considered Elder Zou's proposal?"

Qin Sang pondered for a moment, then said, "I have two conditions."Seeing Qin Sang's softening stance, Ran Luo's expression brightened. "Daoist, please speak.""First, the matter of the spirit herbs cannot wait any longer; I must go and gather them first. Second, Daoist Ran also knows how dangerous the Seven Kill Hall is. I dare not be negligent and need to find a place for secluded cultivation, striving to break through to the Mid Core Formation stage before the Seven Kill Hall opens, which will significantly increase my chances of survival. Furthermore, my cultivation method is unique and requires me to frequently leave the island to hunt demon beasts and comprehend the Dao of Slaughter, making it difficult for me to dedicate enough energy to the Chamber of Commerce's trivial matters..."Qin Sang said in a deep voice.

"Daoist, your talent is truly astonishing, to be confident of breaking through before the Seven Kill Hall opens."Ran Luo couldn't help but exclaim. She had reached her bottleneck ten years ago and still had no clue how to proceed. Seeing Qin Sang's confident tone filled her with envy."A Daoist's cultivation progress is also good for our Chamber of Commerce; naturally, I have no reason to stop you. In that case, before the Seven Kill Hall opens, you can first take charge of some small islands along the trade route. Our Chamber of Commerce is just starting in the Inner Sea, and there aren't many affairs on those small islands. You only need to handle potential crises, and ordinary trivial matters will be taken care of by those below. However, as the Daoist is well aware of the chaos in the Demon Sea, the safety of those small islands, unlike Duyan Island, is difficult to guarantee. Moreover, once you agree, you cannot travel too casually to other places; you must be contactable at all times..."As she spoke, Ran Luo took out a sea map and spread it before Qin Sang.The trade route marked several small islands with less important strongholds.However, the Chamber of Commerce was short-staffed in the Demon Sea. Apart from large islands like Duyan Island, one person had to be responsible for several smaller ones. Although there weren't many affairs, it was still quite demanding.Ran Luo pointed at various locations on the map, while Qin Sang focused on the environment around these small islands, believing he could settle down anywhere as long as there was a suitable place to hunt demons.

"It might be difficult for me to manage so many small islands alone. Daoist Ran, could you assign some personnel to me?"Ran Luo smiled meaningfully. "If the Daoist can persuade other fellow Daoists, I have no objection."Qin Sang was taken aback, then became pensive.

The two conversed in private for a long time.That night, Qin Sang boarded a sea vessel bound for Tianwu Island, ready to depart. The Wang sisters came to see him off.They were to take a sea vessel bound for Dahang Island the following evening, heading to Qin Sang's chosen post in advance to make arrangements. Qin Sang would join them after gathering the Six-Petal Butterfly Violet.Among the cultivators on Duyan Island, Qin Sang only knew the Wang sisters besides Ran Luo. After receiving Ran Luo's promise, Qin Sang sought out the Wang sisters to discuss.Unexpectedly, the two sisters had already arranged to go out with companions, but after hearing Qin Sang's proposal, they agreed without hesitation or even careful consideration of the terms.Their relationship with the Chamber of Commerce was one of employment, and the Chamber had little power to restrict them. Ran Luo had no reason to, nor would she, stop them.With the two sisters assisting him, things would be much easier in the future.

Naturally, Qin Sang wouldn't treat them poorly. The elder of the Wang sisters had only recently broken through to the Core Formation stage and still needed to gather Fiendish Demon Cores for her younger sister. She didn't even possess a magic treasure, making her strength among Core Formation cultivators considered the lowest tier. Thus, Qin Sang first lent her the Azure Jade Tablet to help her stabilize the situation.

Qin Sang gave the Wang sisters a few instructions, then boarded the large ship.The Wang sisters waved goodbye.They watched as the large ship cut through the waves and sailed into the distance.The younger sister playfully poked her head in front of her elder sister and chirped, "Congratulations, Elder Sister! You've finally gotten what you wished for!"The elder sister glared at her fiercely, spat, and made to reach out. "Gossiping like that, I'll pull out your tongue."The younger sister wasn't scared at all, bouncing and waving her hands. "Tsk, tsk, tsk! Still pretending! I wonder who agreed instantly before the other person even finished speaking, without asking for my opinion, as if afraid they'd back out... Is your heart practically soaring?""We haven't even seen the Daoist's true face," the elder sister suddenly blurted out.The younger sister paused, seeing her sister's expression, and dared not tease anymore.The elder sister gave a self-deprecating laugh. "I didn't expect that after living like an old hag for a hundred years, I'd suddenly develop girlish affections, and I don't even know where it came from. Perhaps it was because in those past years, drifting like rootless duckweed in the Demon Sea, living from hand to mouth, I had long harbored the thought of finding someone to rely on. Then, after meeting the Daoist, I couldn't help but suddenly burst with feeling. Reflecting carefully on it recently, I realize it may not have been love."The younger sister listened silently, leaning in and hugging her arm tightly.The elder sister patted her younger sister's shoulder and whispered, "This might not be a bad thing for me. Comprehending this point, my state of mind has actually improved significantly. I'll just consider it a trial of affection. The Daoist's strength is unfathomable, and he is a righteous person. His willingness to help us sisters is a great blessing. There will certainly be no problem with your Fiendish Demon Cores. Break through to Core Formation quickly so we sisters can walk the path of immortality hand in hand, never to be separated.""We'll never be separated," the younger sister murmured.

On the large ship,Qin Sang was unaware of the sisters' conversation.He held a token in his hand, signifying his status as a steward of the Qiongyu Chamber of Commerce.Joining the Qiongyu Chamber of Commerce, whether it was good or bad, was still uncertain, but for the sake of the Seven Kill Hall qualification, he couldn't afford to hesitate.Before his departure, Qin Sang exchanged the demon cores and other items in his Qianjun Ring for spirit stones, barely scraping together the required amount. He handed them to Ran Luo to secure his qualification for entering the Seven Kill Hall.As for the Dongji Alliance's mission, he could adapt on the fly when the time came.If the mission proved too dangerous, Qin Sang would naturally not wait for death.The large ship sailed smoothly on the sea, protected by spirit arrays and staffed by many powerful cultivators, so there was nothing to worry about.Qin Sang activated the restrictions in his room, then set up several layers of sealing restrictions. He took out a jade box from his Qianjun Ring.As he opened the jade box, a shimmering blue light instantly filled the entire room.Qin Sang's face was also illuminated blue.