I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

Chapter 438 - 285: City of Ten Thousand Races

Moreover, the loose-fitting dress draped lightly, and as the half-demon woman bowed, two large lanterns directly illuminated Li Jizhou’s face.

"Jiuli Qingzhou Jin family!" Li Jizhou brandished the Jin family’s waist token.

"Honored guest, your distinguished presence is most welcome, please come in and take a seat!" The Jin family’s trade of one hundred thousand units of Red Phosphorus Gold Ore several months ago was undoubtedly the largest transaction in recent years in the City of Ten Thousand Races, making them distinguished guests indeed.

Li Jizhou, accompanied by four women, was invited into a private room on the second floor. Soon, the shopkeeper hastily arrived.

"I apologize for not meeting you sooner, Young Master Jin, given the distance you’ve traveled." The shopkeeper wore the attire of a wealthy gentleman, demonstrating considerable experience in dealing with the Human Race.

His actions and speech were especially seasoned.

If not for the dense demon aura he emanated, clearly being a Tier Five Demon King, Li Jizhou might have assumed he was a regular visitor to human society.

"Shopkeeper Hu, you’re too kind. I am merely here as a representative for my grandfather to discuss a transaction." Facing the ancient Jade-eyed White Tiger Demon King, Li Jizhou was exceedingly polite.

"Oh? The grandson of Jin, my friend? Why hasn’t a younger family member come from the Jin family?" Tiger Mountain Monarch asked, somewhat surprised.

"I must ask Tiger Mountain Monarch to set up a shielding restriction!" Li Jizhou’s expression became solemn and very respectful.

Tiger Mountain Monarch stroked his beardless chin, nodded slightly, and with a casual wave, an invisible barrier enclosed the private room.

"I implore Tiger Mountain Monarch to save my grandfather." Li Jizhou immediately clasped his fists and bowed deeply.

"Hmm?" Tiger Mountain Monarch’s eyes widened his disbelief.

What a joke! Human cultivators, especially one at the Nascent Soul Peak of the Jiuli Dynasty, needing him, a demon merchant, to save him?

"Last month, my grandfather undertook a trade with the Dao Yi Dynasty, acting as a broker, securing several hundred high-tier puppets from Qianji City. But that merchant from the Dao Yi Dynasty was dishonest and swindled my grandfather, resulting in an excess of puppets and Qianji City’s insistence on settlement. Within the family, they blame my grandfather for the financial deficit. Now, the only solution is to earn spirit stones quickly to cover the losses, or else my grandfather’s position as clan leader is at risk, and Qianji City won’t spare him. My grandfather always said that Tiger Mountain Monarch is the most loyal among demons and can surely help us." Li Jizhou implored earnestly.

"..." Tiger Mountain Monarch’s gaze softened, and he quickened the pace of stroking his chin.

"Indeed, I am known to be loyal, but... how much does Jin, my friend, owe?"

"One million Middle Grade Spirit Stones!"

"That much?" Tiger Mountain Monarch’s eyes widened again.

"That’s why my grandfather entrusted me, his most trusted grandson, to seek Tiger Mountain Monarch’s help. He secretly stockpiled at least fifty thousand units of Red Phosphorus Gold Ore, even if we sell at a slight loss, it’s up to Tiger Mountain Monarch to decide!" Li Jizhou stopped beating around the bush, knowing demons tend not to overthink and excessive strategy may backfire.

"Fifty thousand units of Red Phosphorus Gold Ore?" Tiger Mountain Monarch’s eyes widened even more.

Three months ago, Jin Zhaoyu’s transaction with the Red Flame demon division was successfully mediated by Tiger Mountain Monarch.

However, Tiger Mountain Monarch had concealed their identity.

The Red Flame demon division has a substantial demand for Red Phosphorus Gold Ore, and production in Nanling is extremely low. So anyone who can acquire Red Phosphorus Gold Ore for the Red Flame demon division would naturally earn a handsome fee.

With the success of the last transaction, Tiger Mountain Monarch not only received fifty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones but also gained the essence of Innate Thunderfire and ten fiery female demons from the Red Flame division, genuine demons, not half-demons.

"Please, Tiger Mountain Monarch, do help. My grandfather said that if all can be sold off at once, once out of trouble, there’s a great reward, besides what Tiger Mountain Monarch would rightfully earn, three Nascent Soul Stage human female cultivators!" Li Jizhou urgently added.

"Rest assured, my friend Jin, I’ll do my utmost. Stay here; I will immediately find a buyer!" Trading with the demon race is relatively straightforward, requiring little complexity.

Tiger Mountain Monarch didn’t even question the authenticity of Li Jizhou’s words.

From his perspective, what Li Jizhou said was entirely plausible; moreover, during the transaction, payment and goods would be exchanged simultaneously, leaving no room for deception.

"Thank you, Tiger Mountain Monarch, however... concerned about my grandfather’s safety, I wouldn’t dare conceal from Tiger Mountain Monarch that besides you, I intend to see if anyone else in the city might need Red Phosphorus Gold Ore, given the sheer quantity of fifty thousand units..." Li Jizhou said directly.

Before Li Jizhou could finish, Tiger Mountain Monarch firmly waved his hand: "No need, young friend should believe in my prowess. In this City of Ten Thousand Races, I have vast connections; all in the demon race with needs, will come to me first, rest assured. Come, look after our young guest, and if the young guest wishes to stroll, accompany him."

Saying this, Tiger Mountain Monarch clapped his hands, and two female demons entered.

One was robust, towering at seven feet tall, her proportions twice that of a typical woman, with flaming wavy hair, exuberantly fiery.

The other was petite and delicate, her skin exceptionally moist and translucent.

"Young friend, these are elite female demons gifted to me by powerful tribes within my demon race, usually unavailable to Nanling’s demon clans. I cherish them dearly; were you not kin to my friend Jin, I would not bring them out to welcome you."

Also, this one is a top-tier female demon of my Jade-eyed White Tiger tribe. Young friend, please feel free to entertain yourself!

Clearly, Tiger Mountain Monarch was investing heavily to secure exclusive trading rights.

"Bai Ling of the White Tiger clan greets the young guest." White Tiger’s gentle nature greeted softly.

"Young guest, don’t spare me pity; I can handle it." The Red Flame demoness was notably bolder, with words as fierce as a wolf drinking water.