Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

When the carriage arrived at the temporary market and came to a stop, someone opened the door. Hu Er reached out and smiled, inviting Lin Sheng to get off.

Lin Sheng got out of the car and looked around; it was truly a vast market.

The area was bustling with people, who strolled around the various stalls, which consisted of horse-drawn carriages, street vendors, small buildings, and tents, making their selections.

Shouts and negotiations rose and fell, and different sizes of demon materials were displayed at different stalls. There were also many live, intact demons that were restrained and imprisoned, but most of them were not very energetic.

Lin Sheng even saw stalls offering additional services such as processing demon materials and refining pills.

Although it was a temporary market, its scale was in no way inferior to that of a regular market.

"Boss Hu, this doesn't look like a temporary market as you described."

"With everything so lively, won't anyone get any ideas?"

Hu Er stepped forward and patiently explained, "Sir, you are joking. This really is just a temporary market."

They found a spot to sell cultivation supplies to various cultivators.

"It's not this lively every day. Recently, the imperial court has been cracking down on sects and demons, which is why I was able to invite you here, sir."

"Please, sir. The things outside are all common items; the real excitement is inside."

Hu Er led the way, and Lin Sheng followed. Along the way, they saw many strange and unusual things, which greatly broadened their horizons.

For example, he never imagined that someone would sell a chamber pot made from a demon's head.

Looking at the grotesque appearance of the chamber pot, Lin Sheng couldn't help but wonder how much courage it must take for someone to use such a thing to relieve themselves.

"When you reach adulthood, this is the place."

What comes into view is a towering restaurant. Although the decoration is limited, it looks magnificent, and bursts of laughter can be heard from inside.

Lin Sheng looked up and saw three large characters on the plaque: "Chenyan Tower".

"Sir, please."

"Boss Hu is really something, he actually owns such a big restaurant. If he's already like that, why does he need to do the raw materials business?"

"Sir, you flatter me too much. This restaurant is not mine. The owner is someone else. I just reserved an ordinary table here."

As Hu Er went upstairs, he explained. Lin Sheng looked around and saw people drinking and embracing each other. The higher up the stairs, the more luxurious the seating and decorations became.

I glanced at my current location; I was already on the third floor.

When they finally reached the sixth floor, Hu Er, panting heavily, leaned on the handrail and said, "Sir... ha... we're here. This is our... private room."

The three characters "Hongyanju" on the private room came into view.

"Hu Er is indeed not as simple as he seems."

Just by looking up at the stairs, you can tell that the higher up you go, the more luxurious the place is or the more powerful you are.

For Hu Er, an ordinary mortal, to accomplish such a feat, he must be no ordinary person.

Hu Er's complexion improved, and he invited Lin Sheng into the room.

Unexpectedly, I ran into someone I knew.

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Wan to be here as well."

Wan Sha, who had been closing his eyes, opened them upon hearing the news. He saw Lin Sheng, stood up, and bowed, saying, "Commander Lin."

Hu Er closed the door and said with a smile, "Both of you are people I, Hu Er, have been kind to, so I have invited you to Chenyan Tower today to express my gratitude."

"I hope you will all accept my gratitude."

Seeing the two sit down, Hu Er immediately ordered wine and dishes to be served.

Several graceful figures draped in light gauze skirts entered the room and surrounded Lin Sheng and Wan Sha, gently leaning against or stroking them.

Lin Sheng stared at Hu Er; he had personally heard the other man say that he wasn't going to that kind of place.

Noticing Lin Sheng's gaze, Hu Er said somewhat embarrassedly, "Lord Lin, please rest assured, these women are only responsible for serving you wine and dishes; they will not provide any additional services."

Hu Er thought that since it was a meal, it was perfectly normal to have someone accompany him for food and drinks, especially since it was a restaurant, not a brothel.

"Well, since we're already here, it's best to be open and honest. I'm not some vegetarian monk."

"As long as I don't get injured like before, I can still control my mindset."

Lin Sheng was completely at ease, letting the women around him serve him, massaging his legs and enjoying the softness and fragrance all around him.

Wan Sha glanced at Lin Sheng, who had suddenly adapted, and remained calm, simply leaning back comfortably.

Judging from their appearance before meeting, Hu Er knew that the other party had accepted him, which was what he liked the most.

Some cultivators would give you a hard time if they saw you were just a mortal. Even if you just wanted to have a simple conversation, they would look down on you with disdain.

He didn't like those aloof monks.

"Come on, come on, serve the food and drinks!"

Plates of exquisite dishes, steaming hot and exuding an enticing aroma, were served. After all the dishes were served, Hu Er poured wine for the two of them.

After raising his glass again to thank the two for their kindness that day, he began to introduce the dishes.

Hearing Hu Er's words, Lin Sheng was also a little surprised that all the dishes in front of him were made of demonic ingredients, and even the wine was made of them.

After hearing this, Lin Sheng immediately ate a few bites, only to find that apart from being delicious, it had no energy. He reluctantly drank a few more sips of wine but still gained nothing.

"I don't know if the materials were already devoid of vital energy during production or if the vital energy was lost during the production process."

Putting aside the issue of the atmosphere, Lin Sheng had to admit that Hu Erxuan's choice of location was quite good, with a wide view, bright starlight, and the ability to freely browse the lights of the entire market.

Suddenly his eyes narrowed as he saw a stall not far away, on which was displayed the three-eyed bear he had killed that day.

The distance wasn't far, and he strained his ears to hear a few words.

"...Look at this knife technique, this cut. This is the work of a master swordsman. If it weren't for the convenience of selling it, would there be such a smooth cut?"

"And look at the color of these bear paws, do they look like they're half-dead?"

"The most valuable part is this bear head, which has three eyes. Unlike usual, you wouldn't need to buy the whole head; today, it's only a thousand taels..."

Lin Sheng took a bite of food and remarked, "Boss Hu is really good at business; he can even get a thousand taels from these destroyed demon materials."

Seeing that his little trick had been discovered, Hu Er smiled awkwardly, but still explained, "To be honest, Lord Lin, this three-eyed bear should have been worth a thousand taels, but this is the only option we have right now."

We really need to minimize our losses, otherwise this trip won't be very profitable.

"I have no choice but to resort to this inferior strategy; it is truly embarrassing."

Lin Sheng understood that if he had suffered such a loss, even if there were reasons for it, he would have found a way to minimize the loss.

Seeing that the atmosphere was right, Hu Er said again, "My lords, I know that cultivators value demon materials very much, so I have specially prepared a small amount of profit."

This is not only to express my gratitude to you both, but also to help your cultivation.

"No need to rush, it's near Chenyan Tower. After you've eaten and drunk your fill, I'll personally lead the way for you two."

Lin Sheng and Wan Sha stopped what they were doing at the same time. For them, who would soon enter the Pure Blood Realm, the demon materials were the key.