Wizards in the world of cultivation

Chapter 46 Hiring (Please continue reading)

“Both of you are True Immortals at the late Golden Core stage,” Xiao Qingyan said without hesitation.

"If Fellow Daoist Xiao could do me a small favor, I can forget your previous rudeness." Su You gently picked up the spirit tea and said slowly, "Fellow Daoist Xiao, please ask the two Golden Core cultivators if they are willing to accept my employment. As long as they help me kill that demonic beast, I can give each of them 150,000 spirit stones. Of course, they must sign a Heart Demon Contract before accepting the employment."

Su You was doing this to ensure everything went perfectly. They had already reached the final step and spent a lot of spirit stones, so a little more wouldn't matter. If they encountered a fourth-tier mirage demon, then he would be out of luck.

However, if they encounter a mirage demon at the late stage or peak of the third tier, with the help of Su Youling's talisman and two Golden Core late-stage True Persons, there is a very high probability that they can kill the opponent.

Su You deliberately revealed his body-refining cultivation level in order to cooperate with the two Golden Core cultivators.

Firstly, revealing one's wealth wouldn't attract too much attention. Secondly, although it's an employment arrangement, the level of cultivation is too low to have any say. Now, by demonstrating one's third-level body refinement cultivation, although the level is still a bit low, it can still be considered a cultivation at the same level.

If the other party is willing to sign a mental demon contract, then we can cooperate with peace of mind.

Moreover, the worst outcome would be nothing more than losing both people and wealth, and Su You never hesitated to think of those cultivators with the worst possible malice.

The only valuable things he has are some expensive talismans. If you accept his employment, you will need to go back and retrieve some spirit stones.

“150,000…” Xiao Qingyan looked at Su You with some surprise.

This price is not low. An ordinary third-tier demon beast costs only about 200,000, and even a late-stage third-tier demon beast costs only about 400,000 to 500,000.

The hiring price for the two people is 300,000, which means they split a large portion of the cost equally.

“I think the two seniors will agree to this price,” Xiao Qingyan said after thinking for a moment. “I will ask the two seniors about it.”

After all, the information about the monster was provided by Su You, and since it was a joint effort by three people, the price was already quite high.

Lone Tier 3 demonic beasts are extremely rare. Most Golden Core cultivators have only killed one or two Tier 3 demonic beasts, and some Golden Core cultivators have never even killed a Tier 3 demonic beast.

The main reason is that third-tier monsters are different from second-tier monsters. They possess a high level of intelligence, just like humans. If they are outmatched, they know how to escape or even seek help. This is why third-tier monsters can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

"No rush." ​​Su You waved his hand. "In the meantime, you send over the information about that monster. I'll find out its cultivation level first."

If the demon beast's cultivation level reaches the late stage or peak of the third rank, then Xiao Yanqing's help in inviting it will be necessary.

If its cultivation level is only at the early or middle stage of the third rank, Su You himself can handle it, thus avoiding revealing his wealth and attracting attention.

……

Three days later, Su You received news that a fog had appeared on Bailing Island, followed by deaths.

He rushed over quickly. Although he couldn't see the other party, he used his mental energy technique to roughly judge their cultivation level based on the aura they left behind. "Late stage of the third tier, this is a bit difficult. It seems I have no choice but to risk inviting them." Su You frowned.

He wasn't confident he could kill a late-stage Tier 3 Mirage, especially since Tier 3 monsters were just as intelligent as humans, and if they really wanted to escape, he would have a hard time keeping them.

This is his only chance to obtain the Mirage Pearl, so he has no choice but to risk inviting others.

Upon returning to Yuxi Island, Su You arrived at Tianji Pavilion, where Xiao Qingyan immediately came out to greet him.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, do you remember the promise you made?" Su You asked.

"Could it be to invite two Golden Core seniors for you, fellow Daoist?"

Su You nodded.

Xiao Qingyan immediately took out the jade talisman and contacted them. She quickly received the message and smiled, "The two seniors have agreed."

150,000 spirit stones is a considerable sum even for a late-stage Golden Core expert. They don't have Su You's immortal body, which allows them to hunt demonic beasts with impunity.

Moreover, at their level, they wouldn't take such risks, which is why many Golden Core cultivators are able to live to near the end of their lifespan.

Compared to cultivators at the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages who frequently take risks, Golden Core cultivators have already begun to rely on their power to sustain themselves and no longer need to take unnecessary risks.

Ten days later.

Yuxi Island, Zuixian Pavilion.

Su You, Xiao Qingyan, and two Golden Core cultivators: Yu Tian, ​​the island lord of Blue Spirit Island, and Luo Nan, the island lord of Genglian Island.

The four men clinked glasses and chatted, appearing to be enjoying themselves immensely.

Su You has already signed a contract with them and made a mental demon contract to help him kill the mirage demon. He paid 150,000 spirit stones, and they handed over the entire demon beast to Su You in return.

Of course, there are other conditions to the contract. If they cannot keep the monster, the contract will still be fulfilled. The condition is that they must do their best. If they encounter an invincible being, they can leave. This is why they readily agreed.

For them, earning 150,000 spirit stones without risk and making a friend with exceptional talent is a win-win situation.

As for why Su You wanted to obtain that demonic beast, although they were curious, it was only a third-tier demonic beast. Perhaps he needed the special materials on the beast to cultivate secret techniques.

After the banquet ended, Su You and the others quietly awaited news from the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

Twenty days later, after making three trips back and forth, Su You and his team finally caught up with the mirage demon's trail.

Ahead, layers of mist shrouded the area, where the enemy was manipulating mirages to collect the souls of mortals, unaware of their arrival.

Looking into the distance, Yu Tian dared not extend his divine sense for fear of disturbing the other party. However, he possessed a spiritual eye technique, and with the opening of his spiritual eye, he determined the other party's cultivation level. He said with a solemn expression, "Indeed, it is a late-stage third-order mirage demon."

A late-stage Tier 3 Mirage Demon is not easy to deal with, especially since it is skilled in illusion magic, making it even more difficult to kill.

Fortunately, Su You and his team had discussed and determined different battle plans a few days ago.

They would attack first to attract the mirage's attention, and then Su You would launch a sneak attack from the side.

Su You's cultivation level was low, and his body refinement cultivation was difficult to detect, making it easier for him to launch a successful sneak attack.

More importantly, Su You possesses a top-grade third-tier attack talisman. If he can successfully launch a sneak attack and severely injure the mirage demon first, there is a high probability that he will be able to capture it.

Do it!

A white streak flashed across the sky, instantly splitting the layers of mist in two.

A white figure appeared on the horizon. It was a strange creature with a white seashell on its back, two bulging eyes that emitted a faint white light, and white mirages spewing from its mouth.

"Humans!" the mirage roared angrily, its piercing voice echoing across the entire sky like thunder.

The mirage below was instantly drained, transforming into a white rainbow that rapidly swept towards Yu Tian and the others' location.

"go!"

Yu Tian and Luo Nan, of course, wouldn't be foolish enough to stay in place. They transformed into two streaks of light and quickly dodged the attack.

The most powerful ability of the mirage demons is illusion. Even if they are at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, they may accidentally fall into an illusion once they are caught in it.

Their tactic was to stay close to the outside and fight a guerrilla war, constantly using flying swords to launch long-range attacks, preventing the mirage demon from using illusions.

The mirage demon was increasingly annoyed by Yu Tian and Luo Nan's harassment. Although the flying swords did not cause it much damage due to the shell protection on its body, each attack hitting the shell was still very painful. The shell and the demon were one entity, just like a cultivator's natal magic weapon. Once damaged, it would also cause harm to the cultivator.

Below the mirage, Su You silently slid down from the seabed.

Before the battle began, Su You concealed himself and submerged into the sea, where he was not discovered by his opponent.

(End of this chapter)