Chapter 40: Human treasure
The bright moon illuminated the green mountain; the night wind swayed the green lanterns.
Jinyu Street was shoulder-to-shoulder with demons coming and going, including not only demons from the Demon Market but also other demons from Yu Mountain.
The liveliness rivaled that of the night of New Years Day, with lights everywhere, vendors gathered like clouds, and constant shouting of sales.
This was because, starting tonight, the caravan would continuously sell goods from outside the mountain for half a month. Some external caravans also temporarily stayed in the Demon Market, selling their goods to earn Demon Market resources.
Payment could be made in silver or through bartering.
Fu Shaoguang came out with the two demons, wanting to walk around and see if there were any tempting goods.
Due to the experience last night, he hid in Gongyang Yang's wool, only revealing his insect head, lest he truly be snatched back and forced to be a Cave-Pressing Demon Groom.
"Come and look, come and see, authentic Human Race embroidery."
"Don't miss it! Genuine feed from outside the mountain, made from grains, wheat, and beans mixed with salt and eggs. Delicious, filling, and affordable."
"Rouge and fragrant powder from the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion outside the mountain! All the Fox Spirits in the city are using it! Guaranteed to make any Demon Mistress fragrant all over, driving Male Demons crazy, making them utterly obedient."
"Cages hand-woven by a Human Race Master Basket Weaver of over twenty years. Warm in winter and cool in summer, they are perfect for Young Cubs' Physiques, ensuring the healthy growth of Young Birds."
"Flies that have sucked Human Blood, purely natural human-raised! Snakes eat them for shining scales, frogs for loud voices, spiders for long silk, and birds for catching mantises."
...The Three Demons wandered around curiously.
They didn't miss a single stall.
They were all greatly enlightened.
Even Fu Shaoguang had to admit that this alien world, similar to ancient times in his previous life, had many good things, and the diverse goods of the Demon race also refreshed his understanding.
His Transmigration superiority complex decreased significantly.
As he increasingly accepted this world, his recognition of his current identity grew stronger, his state of mind advanced, and his own cultivation benefited from it.
Although his magic power hadn't increased, it had become much purer.
This was much harder than simply increasing magic power.
Fu Shaoguang couldn't help but be overjoyed.
With this achievement alone, this night's trip was worthwhile.
As Midnight approached, the Three Demons departed.
Tonight, none of them found anything particularly tempting, and even Zhu Yun didn't find any especially delicious food.
However, before going home, Fu Shaoguang visited the 【Koufu Residence】. This eatery was opened by Zhu Yun's parents. He received twenty taels as his share of the Mille-feuille (cake) business profits. At the same time, he officially invested in Koufu Residence with the cake recipe, taking thirty percent of the cake profits, and signed the 【Jade Word Contract】 with Pig Dad.
This was a unique contract of the Yushan Demon Market.
It was made from special Bamboo Leaves and personally imbued by Empress Yuli with her unique Jade Word Demonic Magic.
All signees are bound by the Jade Word Demonic Magic. Unless their cultivation is higher than Empress Yuli, violating the contract will result in a backlash from the Jade Word.
Minor violations result in severe injury and unconsciousness; major violations result in being reverted to their original form.
Corresponding to this is the 【Golden Mouth】. The Underground Demon Markets in the Three Counties along Yu Mountain are all bound by the Golden Mouth.
Whether it is the Yushan Demon Market caravan or external Underground Demon Market caravans, all trade interactions require signing the Golden Mouth Jade Word Contract. It is considered the recognized Contract Document of the Yushan Demon Clan.
Fu Shaoguang signed it when he commissioned the caravan.
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Gathering Qi, eating, Practicing Techniques, Maintaining Health, shopping, checking the progress of the Immortal Cave construction, and sleeping on silver.
As the Demon Academy was closed for seven days due to the caravan's return, this was Fu Shaoguang's recent situation over several days.
During this period, Zhu Yun and Gongyang Yang both bought items they liked, and although Fu Shaoguang bought some things, he still hadn't bought anything that particularly tempted him.
That night, they continued shopping.
Tonight was more bustling than the previous nights. Not only were there strong Young Demons, but also Elderly Demons, wailing Young Cubs, sickly Crippled Demons, etc., all came out to Crowd the Street.
A Thousand Demons walked at night, lit by Demonic Fire.
This was because the Demon Market was special tonight, selling human body parts: Human Feces, Placenta, Umbilical Cord, Saliva, Human Blood, Human Nails, Aged Night Pots, Skulls, Earwax, Dandruff, Hair Carbon, Menstrual Blood... In the eyes of demons:
Humans are treasures all over.
They are spirit objects born from the gathering of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and the Essence of the Sun and Moon—a unique Two-legged Beast.
The objects from their bodies can be cooked and eaten, used as medicine, aid cultivation, and possess other mysteries.
Every stall was packed with demons.
Some were just watching, others were fighting tooth and nail.
The types of human treasures were diverse, dazzling the eyes of the demons.
Fu Shaoguang's goal was clear: he headed straight for the stall selling Menstrual Blood. He had planned this beforehand—he would buy this item first, preferably Young Maiden's Menstrual Blood. He had read the Demon Academy Collection, "One Hundred Records of Human Treasures," and knew the various functions of human treasures. It recorded:
【Young Maiden's Menstrual Blood, fragrance assaults the nose, taste is sweet, its efficacy is no less than Spirit Medicine...】#Translator note: What the actual fuck?#
Most importantly, this item can assist Male Demons in cultivation. If used properly and rolled into a Red Pill, it has the effect of Prolonging Life.
Similar and corresponding to this is Human Race Saliva, called Jin-Ye (Essence Fluid), which is considered Eternal Spring Spirit Wine by the Demon race and is suitable for Female Demons to consume.
"Which Human Brat stepped on my claw?"
"Which Scoundrel bit my tail?"
...In front of the stall, Male Demons were crowded, Male Demons were shoving, all carrying silver or brandishing Spirit Medicine to snap up the item. Even the air was packed with Insect Demons and Bird Demons. Under normal circumstances, Fu Shaoguang probably wouldn't get a turn, and even if he did, only Leftovers would remain.
Fortunately, he was prepared. He executed the Flowing Light Technique, imitating Zhu Yun's past manner, Squeezing through Gaps Like an Insect. By the time he reappeared, he was already at the very front.
At the very front, a Pot Leaf Moth and a Leech were bidding against each other, fighting over a jar of innate red lead.
Both had fire spurting from their eyes and were flushed red all over.
"I bid three taels."
"I bid three taels and one coin."
"I bid three taels and two coins."
"I bid three taels and three coins."
...Fu Shaoguang was also tempted. Menstrual Blood has Ranks:
Low Grade is Half-Old Woman; Medium Grade is Jade-Faced Madam; High Grade is Young Maiden Awaiting Marriage; Supreme Grade is Golden Hairpin First Red.
The Supreme Grade is also called innate red lead by the Demon race, containing a trace of Innate Yin Qi and Innate Kui Water Spiritual Qi.
The preciousness of this item was evident.
Only the last bottle remained now.
He absolutely couldn't let this slip by.
With his mind made up, Fu Shaoguang immediately bid:
"I bid four taels."
The Pot Leaf Moth Demon and the Leech Demon stared.
Where did this Reckless Youth come from?
Why didn't he follow the normal bidding increment?
The two demons decided to team up against the enemy first.
"I bid four taels and one coin."
"I bid five taels."
The Leech, who hadn't had time to open its mouth, stared and urgently said:
"I bid five taels and one coin."
"I bid six taels."
...In the end, the innate red lead was acquired by Fu Shaoguang.
Under the unwilling and resentful gazes of the Pot Leaf Moth and the Leech, he turned and flew away, continuing to rush toward the next stall.
Although his heart ached, he truly didn't have time to increase the price coin by coin; there were other human treasures he needed to snatch.
At this moment, time was more precious than gold and silver.
Fu Shaoguang was perfectly clear on how to make his choices.
Soon, he used his old method to squeeze to the Human Sperm stall. This item also had the effect of Prolonging Life.
It was just not as widely useful as Menstrual Blood.
Yet, there were still many demons fighting over it.
Fu Shaoguang directly spent five taels lavishly and bought a jar.
Afterward, he rushed straight to the stall selling human hair.
Hair Carbon made from the Hair Strands of healthy individuals is called Blood Remnant, which can regulate the Demon race's Intestines and Stomach.
Fu Shaoguang valued this item not just because his own Intestines and Stomach were weak, but more importantly, because this item held other mysteries.
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