I am becoming the ultimate demon.

Chapter 70 Pressure from the Demon Suppression Palace

He held a crossbow bolt with a red arrowhead in his hand; it was the evil-suppressing arrow forged by Tang Wu.

"These densely packed runes... they're simply amazing. Where did you get them?" Deacon Luo took the Demon-Suppressing Arrow, his eyes shining, looking as if he couldn't put it down.

"This exquisite craftsmanship is not something an ordinary person could do. It must be the work of a master craftsman, right?" he asked impatiently.

Ji Lin waved his hand, "Master?? This was made by one of my brothers. I saw the runes in an ancient book."

"This will definitely fetch a good price. Even if it's not for the arrow itself, the research value of the runes on it is immense."

"Can it sell for that price?" Ji Lin held up one finger, indicating ten taels of silver.

Even if the cost of ten crossbow bolts is only about one or two taels of silver, the main value is the artificial addition of the runes and the tempering of masculine energy.

Even without selling the engraving method, the price of a single crossbow bolt should be around ten taels of silver. If we could mass-produce them, making ten thousand or even a hundred thousand, wouldn't we be rich?

"Young Master Ji is truly remarkable, guessing right away. I guarantee you at least ten taels of gold," Steward Luo said smugly, stroking his beard.

"Wh...what? Ten taels of gold!!" Ji Lin nearly tipped over from the stool he was sitting on.

"But don't get excited yet. Ten taels of gold is just the price for the first one. If it's more than that, the price may have to drop."

"However, given its potent yang energy capable of suppressing evil spirits, its actual value should be at least five taels of gold, right?"

"If I could sell the method of inscribing runes, I estimate it would cost at least a thousand taels of gold."

Ji Lin was stunned. "At least five taels of gold? This gold is worth about the same."

"That's not true. In this world, there are many things more valuable than gold. Items for warding off evil are inherently priceless and unavailable," said Steward Luo.

At this moment, Tang Wu's importance in Ji Lin's heart increased considerably; the arrow he made was worth ten taels of gold.

In other words, he alone can replace the productivity of hundreds of people in the Ji family.

"Does Young Master Ji intend to auction this item? Please leave it to me. I'm sure it will fetch a good price."

"However, I suggest that it could also be made into other durable weapons, or other more powerful weapons, which would likely attract more bidders."

Deacon Luo said with a serious expression.

"If it's going to be auctioned, then it's naturally up to you to handle it."

"However, your suggestion is good. I've decided to study it further and see if there are any new breakthroughs," Ji Lin said, cupping his hands in greeting.

I'll just tell Xiao Hei my ideas and let him figure them out.

If just one of these exorcising talismans is this valuable, what about the many other unknown exorcising talismans?

I can't even imagine it.

As Ji Lin spoke, he took out another of his most treasured tools: an anomaly warning compass.

"Deacon Luo, please take a look. This is called the Anomaly Warning Compass. It can accurately sense the location of anomalies and is very useful for martial artists."

As he spoke, he handed the compass to Steward Luo.

"This... I just said that things for warding off evil spirits are priceless, but I think this is simply priceless. Things that can warn of anomalies simply don't exist on the market." Deacon Luo looked at the compass with a very surprised expression.

He now has more and more awe for Ji Lin, and he took out two things that even the Treasure Pavilion had not been able to research.

If we cannot win him over to cooperate, or if he cooperates with another company, it will definitely cause a major upheaval in the cabinet.

I'm so fortunate to be able to represent such a treasure this time; it brings me one step closer to a promotion.

"Young Master Ji, I will handle these two items. I will apply to my superiors for a 50% discount on the first item you bid on."

"If we can reach a cooperation agreement with Jubaoge, we will not only receive a share of the profits, but also get one free auction every month. The first item you bid on, up to one thousand taels of gold, will be paid for by the main pavilion."

Deacon Luo was busy examining the two items and didn't look at Ji Lin.

"I'll say it again: if I decide to participate in an auction or seek cooperation, I will definitely contact you first," Ji Lin said calmly.

"Very well, it is my great fortune to have met Young Master Ji and to have made the acquaintance of such a distinguished person as you." Steward Luo looked extremely grateful.

The two had a pleasant conversation, and after the meal, Steward Luo hurriedly returned to the prefectural capital.

No sooner had he left than the communication token in Ji Lin's arms began to buzz.

"Brother Ji Lin, it's me! Did you receive the invitation from Jubao Pavilion? I'm looking forward to your arrival in the prefecture soon so we can get together," Zhang Liang said excitedly on the other end of the line.

"Brother Liang, thank you so much for letting me go to the prefectural capital and see the big scene. I am truly grateful," Ji Lin said.

"Not at all, not at all. It's all thanks to your own hard work. Your brother didn't help you much. The garrison commander thinks highly of you."

"To get back to the point, I do have an important matter to discuss with you. The lord has decided to reward you with three thousand taels of gold to recognize your merit in eradicating the Blood Lotus Sect."

"However, there is one additional condition..."

Zhang Liang paused for a moment.

"Brother Liang, please tell me. I will do whatever it takes if I can." Ji Lin's heart skipped a beat.

Since the reward is irresistible, there is no reason to refuse it, and I certainly don't want to refuse it.

Three thousand taels of gold were extremely important to him, and he was worried about where to get the start-up capital to go to the prefectural capital.

He couldn't possibly empty the entire Ji family's coffers to attend an exchange meeting, after all, there were still hundreds of people to feed.

It's impossible to refuse the conditions attached to it, so I might as well agree first. I figured he wouldn't really do anything he couldn't do.

"That means you must immediately send troops to Hongshan County."

Zhang Liang's tone was calm, but to Ji Lin, it was a wake-up call.

It seems the garrison commander must have noticed something and suspected that I had some kind of connection with Bai Zhan.

Although Bai Zhan wasn't exactly a good friend, there was no need for them to attack each other.

He was not tall, but he was outnumbered and had a strong fortified city, and he was also knowledgeable in military strategy.

A county town might have a maximum of three to five hundred soldiers, but Hongshan County had more than a thousand soldiers.

Even if all the military forces that Ji Lin could control were gathered together, Xiong'an County would only have around 500 men.

The troop strength is now more than half that of the enemy.

Even if he managed to win by chance using various means and skills, Ji Lin's military power would completely collapse after he finished fighting in Hongshan County.

What a brilliant strategy of using one tiger to devour another, and then sitting back and watching the tigers fight!

He had no choice but to fight Bai Zhan; otherwise, he would be unable to report back to the state government, would immediately lose contact with the Demon Suppression Bureau, and might even be suppressed.

But we can't actually fight. If we do, Xiong'an County will be completely finished.

"Brother Ji Lin, I know you're in a difficult position, but Bai Zhan has long been a major threat to the lord, and the prefecture can't spare any troops to deal with him right now, so I can only ask you for help," Zhang Liang continued.

"Brother Liang, please tell the garrison commander that I am very grateful for his reward."

"As for the request made by the garrison commander, I will certainly follow your instructions and send troops to Hongshan County. Please rest assured, sir."

Ji Lin said decisively.

"Good brother, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. But I hope you can come to the prefecture to see me safely."

After the other end finished speaking, the white light on the communication token gradually dimmed...