I Can Strengthen Everything

Chapter 251: Chapter 129: Ninth Prince, Southern Border Turmoil

Even the local officials have been forced to submit to the Demons and Monsters.

Compared to other regions, the Southern Border suffers the worst from the demon scourge.

It would be no exaggeration to call that place a mortal purgatory.

Even the Great Jing Empire is powerless to intervene.

Their reach simply doesn’t extend that far!

After all, the Southern Border is far from the heart of the empire, a remote frontier province.

In addition to the Demon Evil Cults, they must also remain vigilant against the Great Wei.

Describing it as a mortal purgatory is no exaggeration whatsoever.

However, Fang Xing had only heard about these conditions; he had never witnessed them firsthand.

But judging from their brief conversation, the reality was likely far worse than the rumors.

The Commander of a Province was already nearing his end.

To say nothing of the people under him.

The Qing Province Observatory had likely been reduced to an empty shell, existing in name only.

"If things continue like this, once Elder Yang passes away, the lives of the tens of millions in Qing Province will become even more miserable," Hong Miaojin said, her expression grave.

"We will see when the time comes. If the worst happens, we can dispatch some of our own and use the power of the Martial Dao Sects to suppress them."

Hong Xuanji’s expression was as calm as still water.

"The Martial Dao Sects? Those people are hardly so kindhearted. If we borrow their strength, I fear all of Qing Province will fall under their complete control," Hong Miaojin said grimly.

Hong Xuanji chuckled softly. "Even being controlled by the Martial Dao Sects is better than being controlled by the Demon Evil Cults. Besides, a place like that isn’t so easily tamed. We’ll have to see if they have teeth sharp enough for the bite."

"Mm, that’s also true."

Hong Miaojin nodded.

...

After their chat, Fang Xing and Hong Miaojin left the study.

When they arrived at the Upper Courtyard, just as Fang Xing was about to go inside, Hong Miaojin suddenly called out to him.

"Fang Xing, accompany me for a walk around the city tomorrow."

Fang Xing was taken aback, but he didn’t refuse, simply nodding.

"Yes, my lady."

Hong Miaojin then left. Watching her retreating figure, Fang Xing lowered his head in thought for a moment before following her into the Upper Courtyard.

...

The night passed quickly.

The next morning, after having breakfast in the Marquis Mansion, Fang Xing set out with Hong Miaojin.

The prosperity of Jade Capital was beyond imagination.

As the foremost city of the Great Jing Empire,

its vibrant streets spoke for themselves.

Fang Xing followed Hong Miaojin around for half the day, and she bought a great many things.

Eventually, the pair arrived before the Imperial City.

The Great Jing Imperial Palace was majestic and solemn.

Gazing at the palace, Fang Xing then looked at Hong Miaojin. "My lady, the Imperial City is a place of great importance. I should probably wait for you out here."

"Don’t you want to go in and take a look?"

Hong Miaojin looked at him in surprise.

Fang Xing shook his head. "The Imperial City is a heavily guarded, forbidden area. I’d best not go in."

As he got closer to the Imperial City, he could feel a suppressive pressure on his Divine Soul.

This pressure came from the Destiny True Dragon.

The stronger one’s Divine Soul, the more intense the pressure felt from the Destiny True Dragon.

He had no desire to cause trouble for himself.

"Very well. Feel free to do as you please. I’ll notify you when I’m done." Hong Miaojin didn’t insist and, after speaking, headed toward the Imperial City.

After watching Hong Miaojin enter the Imperial City, Fang Xing immediately left the area.

A short while later, he arrived at a shop belonging to the Wanxiang Trading House.

"Welcome, young master. How may I help you?"

A beautiful woman in a purple dress stepped forward with a smile.

"I need Demon Cores. Do you have any?" Fang Xing asked, looking at the purple-clad woman.

"Demon Cores..."

The woman in purple glanced at him, pondered for a moment, then nodded lightly.

"Our shop does have one. However, at the moment, we only have a single Junior Demon King Core. We have no other Demon Cores for the time being."

’A Junior Demon King Core...’

’It looks like I don’t have enough Enhancement Points left. Whatever, I’ll buy it first and figure out the rest later.’

The thought flashed through his mind, and Fang Xing immediately nodded. "That’s fine."

"This way, please, young master!" The woman in purple smiled, her hips swaying as she led the way to the shop’s upper level.

Fang Xing followed closely behind.

Soon, they reached a private room on the third floor.

Pouring him a cup of hot tea, the woman in purple smiled radiantly at him. "Please wait a moment, young master. I’ll go and retrieve it."

Fang Xing nodded, and the woman in purple promptly left.

Watching her retreating figure, Fang Xing closed his eyes.

Before long, the woman in purple returned.

In her hand, she held an exquisite box.

She approached him and opened it, revealing a fist-sized, blue Demon and Monster Core. A wave of cold air instantly billowed out.

[An Initial Realm Demon King Level Core. Contains Cold Ice Power. Enhancement requires 500,000 Enhancement Points.]

Fang Xing understood the panel’s information at a single glance.

Once a Demon and Monster Core reached the Demon King Level, it would undergo a transformation.

Different Demon and Monster Cores contained different types of power.

The last one had contained the Power of Red Fire, but this time, it was Cold Ice Power.

"Young master, this is the Inner Core of a Cold Flood Dragon Demon King. It is a top-grade material for refining Spirit Pills. The price is three hundred thirty thousand gold."

’Three hundred thirty thousand gold...’

’That’s not too expensive.’ Fang Xing nodded. The Demon King Core from the last auction had sold for around the same price.

"Alright, I’ll take it."

After saying this, Fang Xing took out a Storage Pouch to pay.

The woman in purple counted the gold, her smile growing even more brilliant.

Fang Xing put away the Demon Core, then took out another Storage Pouch. "I have some things here. I wonder what price your esteemed shop could offer?"

Upon hearing this, the woman in purple immediately inspected the contents, her expression turning serious.

"Young master, there are many items here. They will need to be examined by our professional Appraiser before we can name a price."

"No problem."

Fang Xing nodded.

The woman in purple left and soon returned with an Appraiser.

Spirit Pills, Treasure Medicines, and Magical Treasures.

After a full appraisal, a final price of eight hundred thirty thousand gold was offered.

Fang Xing didn’t waste any words and sold everything on the spot.

He naturally wouldn’t keep things he had no use for; exchanging them directly for money was the most sensible option.

The Wanxiang Trading House didn’t just sell items; it also purchased them.

Magical Treasures, Elixirs, Treasure Medicines—they accepted all comers.

After selling his items, Fang Xing also bought some Elixirs for practicing the Red Fire Divine Skill.

’Now that I’ve deduced it to a new level, this Divine Skill has incredible potential!’

After procuring the Elixirs, Fang Xing left. Before he departed, the woman in purple gave him a VIP card.

With it, he could enjoy a ten percent discount on all purchases from the Wanxiang Trading House.

It wasn’t much, but a discount was still a discount.

Stepping out of the Wanxiang Pavilion, Fang Xing was in high spirits.

He had purchased a Demon King Level Demon Core. As long as he had enough Enhancement Points, he could enhance it and grow stronger.

At that point, his Dragon Elephant Prison-Suppression Force could finally ascend to the next level.

"You must be Lord Fang Xing, correct?"

Just as he was about to leave, a voice called out.

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