I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely - Chapter 113 - 112: The Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the Black Market’s Profiteers
Chapter 113: Chapter 112: The Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, the Black Market’s Profiteers
“Lord Xu, this is a ’Special Demon Extermination Order.’”
The constable’s tone was utterly reverent. He lowered his head slightly in a gesture of humility and explained in detail to Xu Qing, “The function of this Special Demon Extermination Order is very simple. With this, you become something like an Honored Guest of the Demon Extermination Agency. You won’t need to take orders from the Government Office, but you’ll have the same power as a Demon Exterminator, and even greater Authority.”
“Oh.”
Xu Qing raised his eyebrows.
“Additionally,”
the constable continued, “this Token will still be valid even if you go to the Prefecture City, though your power and Authority there will be one level lower.”
“To date, Qingfeng Town has only ever issued three such Special Demon Extermination Orders. The other three are held by the old patriarchs of the three great families in the Inner City of Qingfeng Town.”
“I understand.”
Xu Qing nodded.
“Please, Lord Xu, accept it.”
The constable kept his head bowed, raising the Special Demon Extermination Order with both hands and respectfully presenting it to Xu Qing. He looked just short of kneeling.
“Very well.”
Xu Qing smiled and accepted the Special Demon Extermination Order. “Since the County Magistrate has already gone to this trouble and sent the gift, it would be improper for a junior like myself not to accept.”
“Go back and report to the County Magistrate that I have accepted this Special Demon Extermination Order.”
“As you command, Lord Xu.”
A look of joy appeared on the constable’s face.
You see,
the constable had been extremely nervous after accepting this task from Duan Wanyu. He had been worried that Xu Qing wouldn’t accept the Special Demon Extermination Order.
Therefore,
if Xu Qing had refused it, his mission would have been a failure, and Duan Wanyu would surely have blamed him.
Thankfully,
that didn’t happen.
’A Special Demon Extermination Order.’
After having Dian Anhua see the constable out, Xu Qing toyed with the Token in his hand, weighing it a few times. The corners of his mouth lifted into a slight smile. ’This is rather interesting.’
’Perfect.’
Xu Qing mused. ’I’ve already finished all the Level 3 Spiritual Food I bought from the Inner City Black Market in Qingfeng Town. With this Special Demon Extermination Order, I have the Authority and power of a Demon Exterminator, perhaps even a level higher.’
’In other words,’
’I can buy Spiritual Food from the Government Office, where the prices are extremely low. From now on, I won’t have to go to the Inner City Black Market in Qingfeng Town anymore.’
Without hesitation, as soon as Xu Qing received the Special Demon Extermination Order, he prepared to make a trip to the Qingfeng Town Government Office to purchase enough Spiritual Food for his upcoming Cultivation.
“An Hua.”
Xu Qing called out.
“Master.”
Dian Anhua quickly came over.
“I need to go out for a while.”
Xu Qing said, “Guard the house while I’m gone.”
“Yes, Master.”
Dian Anhua nodded respectfully.
“Mm.”
Xu Qing turned and left, walking out of his courtyard and heading toward the Qingfeng Town Government Office. The courtyard where he lived was already very close to the Government Office.
「A few minutes later.」
Xu Qing arrived at the Qingfeng Town Government Office for the second time.
“Lord Xu.”
“Lord Xu, you’ve arrived.”
…
「At the entrance to the Government Office.」
Two constables spoke with the utmost respect.
“Mm.”
Xu Qing nodded slightly, his tone gentle. “The County Magistrate just sent me a ’Special Demon Extermination Order.’ As it happens, there are some things I’d like to purchase. Could you two show me the way?”
“A Special Demon Extermination Order.”
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The two constables became even more reverential. They bowed their heads and said, “Lord Xu, if you wish to purchase something special or valuable from the Government Office, you can go to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. You will surely find what you’re looking for there. If you don’t know the way, we can lead you.”
“Lead the way.”
Xu Qing waved his hand.
“As you command.”
“Lord Xu, please follow us.”
The two constables kept their heads slightly bowed and their backs slightly bent.
“Mm.”
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.
Afterward,
Xu Qing entered the Government Office. Led by the two gatekeeping constables, he walked straight ahead, passing through several corridors, turning several corners, and crossing through a garden.
They reached their destination.
“Lord Xu,”
the two constables gestured ahead. “Please look. The Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion is just ahead. It’s that seven-story building.”
“We won’t disturb you any further.”
“Alright.”
Xu Qing smiled slightly and tipped the two constables some silver.
“Thank you, Lord Xu.”
The two constables left, overjoyed.
’The Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.’
Xu Qing sized it up. The pavilion was quite magnificent, seven stories tall with a large footprint. Many people were coming and going.
’Not bad.’
Xu Qing walked toward the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. It was crowded, and as he entered, many Demon Exterminators and constables passed by. Some recognized him, while others did not.
「At the entrance of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.」
The two stern-faced guards said, “Please present your Token.”
“Mm.”
Xu Qing nodded and presented the Special Demon Extermination Order he had just received. Upon seeing it, the expressions of the two stern-faced guards changed instantly, and their attitude became extremely respectful.
“Honored Lord.”
The two guards bowed deeply to Xu Qing. “We welcome your arrival.”
“Huh?”
“What’s going on?”
“Who is that? How can he make the pavilion guards so respectful? Not even the Gold Medal Demon Exterminators or the Commanders get that kind of treatment!”
“You don’t know? That’s Lord Xu Qing. The County Magistrate himself gave the order that we must be respectful if we see Lord Xu Qing and are forbidden from offending him.”
“I can’t believe it.”
“What’s this Lord Xu’s status to be treated so seriously by the County Magistrate? A Special Demon Extermination Order… as far as I know, in all of Qingfeng Town, only the three patriarchs of the three great families hold one.”
“Not sure.”
“I just heard that this Lord Xu has heaven-defying talent and is destined to become a truly great figure. That’s why the County Magistrate is trying to curry favor with him now.”
“There are even rumors that Xu Qing is the illegitimate son of the Garrison Envoy.”
…
Nearby,
everyone was whispering amongst themselves.
At that moment,
Xu Qing had already walked into the Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion.
“Lord Xu.”
Soon, just as Xu Qing entered, a woman with delicate features and a graceful figure approached him. “I didn’t expect you to arrive so soon. What can I do for you? I’ll be the one assisting you.”
“And you are?”
Xu Qing asked, looking her over.
“Lord Xu, my name is Duan Yu. Magistrate Duan is my father.”
The great beauty introduced herself.
!!!
Xu Qing was stunned for a moment.
Because…
he had met yet another County Magistrate’s daughter.
After all,
back in Qingbei Town, Xu Qing had met Mo Yi Yun, the daughter of Magistrate Mo, in the Outer City Black Market. And now, here, he was meeting Duan Yu, the daughter of Magistrate Duan.
Most importantly,
Duan Wanyu had actually sent his own daughter to personally attend to Xu Qing.
’Interesting.’
Xu Qing fell into thought. He mused silently, ’It seems the County Magistrate and the Garrison Envoy of Qingfeng Town aren’t fools. Although they don’t have any proof, based on the intelligence they’ve gathered and other clues, they’ve probably guessed something.’
’That’s why they’re making such a big fuss.’
’Fine.’
Xu Qing gave a carefree smile. He was no longer the person he used to be. Now that he had stepped into the Immortal Realm, he was a top-tier expert in this county. There was no need to be as timid and cautious as before.
’Since Magistrate Duan and the Garrison Envoy want to curry favor with me, let them. In any case, I’ve certainly reaped some benefits from it.’
“I never expected Magistrate Duan to have such a peerlessly beautiful daughter.”
Xu Qing smiled. “Truly stunning.”
“You praise me too much, Lord Xu.”
Duan Yu’s smile widened.
“Mm.”
Xu Qing said, “I did indeed come here to buy something. I’m mainly looking for Level 4 Spiritual Food. I wonder if the Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion has any?”
You see, now that Xu Qing had stepped into the Immortal Realm, continuing to eat Level 3 Spiritual Food would require him to consume a huge amount just to sustain his daily Cultivation.
That way,
just the act of eating would take up a significant amount of time.
“Level 4 Spiritual Food.”
Duan Yu paused for a moment, inwardly surprised. She knew that Level 4 Spiritual Food was generally consumed by those at the Immortal level. Even masters at the Innate Gang Qi level rarely ate it.
“Of course we do.”
Duan Yu’s face blossomed into a smile as beautiful as a hundred blooming flowers. “Lord Xu, we have more than just Level 4 Spiritual Food. The Government Office’s Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion even has Level 5 Spiritual Food.”
“Good.”
Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction. “I’m here to buy Level 4 Spiritual Food. As for Level 5, I’ll pass for now.”
“No problem.”
Duan Yu said, “However, the price for Level 4 Spiritual Food is quite high. Even with your Special Demon Extermination Order and considerable Authority and power, a catty of Level 3 Spiritual Food would only cost you three hundred taels of silver.”
“However,”
“if you want to buy Level 4 Spiritual Food, it will still cost one thousand taels of silver per catty.”
“One thousand taels.”
Xu Qing was slightly taken aback.
You see, back when Xu Qing was buying from the Black Market, even Level 3 Spiritual Food cost a full three thousand taels of silver per catty. Here, Level 3 was only three hundred taels, and Level 4 was just one thousand.
’Those crooks at the Black Market! Just how much silver did they swindle from me?!’
Xu Qing took a deep breath, feeling quite annoyed. He had also bought many materials for refining Daoist Soldiers from the Black Market before, and he had probably been ripped off for an unknown amount of silver on those as well.
Filled with annoyance,
Xu Qing felt the urge to go and tear the Black Market down.
HUU…
Xu Qing took another deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He took out most of the silver notes he had on him. “Here are silver notes worth six hundred and eighty thousand taels of silver. I want to spend it all on Level 4 Spiritual Food.”
