Dao Companions Help Me Live Forever

Chapter 224: True Demon Society and Charity Auction

The True Demon Society was founded by a Devil Dao True Monarch cultivator from a hundred years ago. Its organizational goal is to eliminate the righteous path and overthrow the rule of the Jiuyang Sect, turning the Jiuyang Domain into a demon realm.

However, in reality, the True Demon Society is just a group of Devil Dao rogue cultivators who band together for survival. They boast loudly, but most of their members are struggling Devil Cultivators within the Xuan Yang Realm, and the organization has never ventured beyond the Xuan Yang Realm.

Joining the True Demon Society is basically open to anyone who cultivates demonic arts.

In order to attract more Devil Cultivators to join, the peripheral members of the True Demon Society have no restrictions and are free to come and go.

As a result, the organization is filled with a mix of people, and from time to time, it is revealed that someone is a spy from the Jiuyang Sect, leading to unfortunate consequences for the Devil Cultivators.

In this situation, there is no trust among the members of the True Demon Society, and the peripheral members have no loyalty to the organization. Instead, they see the True Demon Society as a platform for transactions.

For example, the old Devil Cultivator who was captured is a peripheral member of the True Demon Society, but he never participates in any of their activities.

However, the fact that the True Demon Society has managed to survive until now without being wiped out by the Jiuyang Sect means that it must have its merits.

As for what makes it formidable, it is not something that an ordinary peripheral member like the old Devil Cultivator can understand.

...

Seeing Yu Xian's interest in the True Demon Society, the old Devil Cultivator couldn't help but speak, with a hint of recommendation in his words.

"The Moyafang Market is the only stronghold of the True Demon Society within the Mingyue Tiancheng region, is that correct?" Yu Xian asked.

The old Devil Cultivator nodded quickly, "That's right. The True Demon Society is powerful, even the Lord of Tiancheng turns a blind eye to them. With your strength, once you join the True Demon Society, it will be like adding wings to a tiger. With the current beast tide and the rise of demonic calamities, with your strength, you will surely achieve great things and seize opportunities for future breakthroughs to become a True Monarch."

Yu Xian nodded, and black mist surged behind him as several shadows emerged and attacked the old Devil Cultivator.

The old man was shocked, "You promised not to kill me!"

Yu Xian sneered with one hand behind his back.

"It's really funny. Did you really expect a demon to keep his promise? Have you been practicing for so many years and it's all gone to waste?"

The old man's face turned red, but he had no strength to argue back.

With only half of his body left, he couldn't transform anymore. In a scream of agony, his physical body and soul were devoured by the Ten Thousand Beast Soul Banner.

It wouldn't be long before a powerful soul servant would be added to the banner.

The figure of the Ten Thousand Beast True Man appeared, his expression somewhat complicated.

"Aren't you interested in the True Demon Society?" he asked.

Yu Xian tidied up the belongings left by the old man, a dusty storage bag with a huge internal space, easily over a hundred cubic meters.

But as the old man said, his wealth was not on him. The things inside were worth only a few hundred thousand Spirit Stones when added together.

As a Gold Core level Devil Cultivator, this amount of wealth was simply an insult.

"Why should I be interested in the True Demon Society?" Yu Xian stuffed the storage bag into his chest and said seriously, "Although I cultivate demonic arts, refine blood puppets, control the Ten Thousand Beast Soul Banner, and cultivate with Blood Essence, overall, I consider myself a good person. And I don't think there's anything attractive about the True Demon Society, just a bunch of Devil Dao trash."

"It's a group that's going down the drain, and I wouldn't even go if they invited me."

In his words, Yu Xian was full of disdain.

In fact, he was initially interested.

But when he heard that the True Demon Society's stronghold was right under the nose of the Jiuyang Sect, he distanced himself. Since the True Demon Society recruits members so casually and their stronghold is so well-known, there must be a big problem.

The old Devil Cultivator believed that the True Demon Society had a trump card that made the Jiuyang Sect fear them, a symbol of their own strength.

But in Yu Xian's eyes, the True Demon Society seemed more like a bait set up by the Jiuyang Sect.

He was always willing to speculate with the worst intentions towards others.

If this was a target set up by the Jiuyang Sect, then he would be walking into a trap.

Furthermore, it was even possible that the True Demon Society was created by the Jiuyang Sect themselves.

In this situation, if he still went, it would be somewhat foolish.

The Ten Thousand Beast True Man nodded, "That's right, I also think you don't need to change your own plan. The situation with the True Demon Society is unclear, and it's best not to get involved."

However, Yu Xian said, "Why do I feel like you're relieved?"

The Ten Thousand Beast True Man smiled bitterly.

"To be honest, I don't want you to get entangled with the Devil Cultivators, and I don't even want you to become a Devil Cultivator. Of course, I have no right to say these things, but I've noticed that you've been showing more and more of the demeanor of a Devil Cultivator these days, and I'm afraid that one day you will fall into it."

Yu Xian was stunned and said,

"No wonder you've been in a low mood these days, turns out you've been worried about this."

"But as a Devil Cultivator yourself, isn't it a bit too much to tell me not to become a Devil Cultivator?"

Before Wan Shou Zhen Ren could speak, Yu Xian waved his hand and said,

"Whether it's the Devil Dao or the Immortal Dao, they are just personal means, like the Yin and Yang of the heavens and earth, mutually generating and restraining each other. I've never thought there's any difference between the two.

The Immortal Dao is not necessarily noble, and the Devil Dao is not necessarily despicable.

Fellow Daoist Yang, don't be deceived.

The choice of who we become is determined by our own hearts, not the Cultivation Technique we practice."

"If one day I want to become a demon, it's not because I'm forced to, but because I thought about it at that time, so I did it.

Besides, I don't think there's anything that can change my will."

As he spoke, Yu Xian smiled playfully.

"Fellow Daoist Yang, I hope you don't really consider me your successor. Don't forget that it was I who forced you to hand over your life to me."

Wan Shou Zhen Ren's eyes dodged, and he left a sentence before hurriedly retreating into the Soul Banner.

"I just don't want anything to happen to you, otherwise, there would be no one to avenge me."

"No wonder I was deceived by a woman before. I treated you like a servant, but you really treated me as your boss."

The real Yu Xian on the ground whistled, put on his straw hat, and walked away swaggeringly.

The blood pool had already been sealed again.

The next time he came to harvest, it should be when the beast tide ended.

But if the old Devil Cultivator could see some clues from the outside world, others naturally could too.

Perhaps when they came again, the essence in the blood pool would have been taken by someone else.

But Yu Xian no longer cared.

Now that his strength had skyrocketed, there were more important things to do.

...

Wang Shu Mansion.

As the main city of a prefecture, its strength was naturally not comparable to a small city like Qiu Feng City.

When the beast tide arrived and the city defense formation was activated, it was like a reef on the shore, standing firm against the surging waves.

Now, a year had passed, and apart from sporadic Demonic Beasts causing trouble outside the city, the city itself had basically returned to its former state.

More Demonic Beasts had already fled to the depths of the Profound Yang Realm.

Some of these Demonic Beasts would be killed, while others would hide in the deep mountains and forests, occupying the land and becoming the future kings of calamity in that area.

The Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range was the longest and largest mountain range in the world, but it was not the only one.

Yan Garden.

A handsome man and a beautiful woman stood and sat together.

One played the zither, the other played the flute, the zither and the flute harmonized perfectly, a pair of talented individuals.

Behind the two of them stood a beautiful maid. Her eyebrows were open, her eyes were watery, and when she looked at the man, she was affectionate, but when she looked at the woman, there was some complexity in her eyes.

These three people were Duan Hong, Chu Yanran, and the personal maid Xiaodie.

When faced with the transformed Chu Yanran, Duan Hong could still speak sincerely and express his emotions. Now that Chu Yanran had returned to her original appearance, it was naturally even easier for him.

Over ten years had passed.

Not only had their relationship not deteriorated, but it had also deepened.

Especially Chu Yanran, at this moment, there was no trace of the half anger and resentment she had shown before. She completely looked like a noble young lady, gentle and calm.

After finishing a song, Chu Yanran smiled at Duan Hong, and the emotions in Xiaodie's eyes disappeared as she smiled and praised,

"Miss, the song you played was really beautiful, and so was Young Master's."

However, Chu Yanran frowned slightly.

"Duan Lang's song carries a hint of sorrow. Did something happen?"

Duan Hong grabbed Chu Yanran's hand and asked,

"Yanran, do you still remember the Great Unity Society that helped you complete your Cultivation Technique and restore your appearance?"

Chu Yanran nodded, "That was Yanran's benefactor, of course I won't forget."

Duan Hong said, "Recently, the beast tide has erupted, and ordinary people are displaced, living in constant fear. The Great Unity Society is organizing people to hunt and kill the kings of the demons, alleviating the pressure on the local areas.

However, the Great Unity Society has also suffered heavy casualties because of this. When I heard about it, I felt really uneasy.

If it weren't for the Great Unity Society back then, how could we have our happiness now?

I want to do something for the Great Unity Society to repay their kindness, but..."

Duan Hong paused for a moment and sighed.

Chu Yanran and Duan Hong held hands and said, "As a married couple, is there anything we can't talk about?"

Duan Hong smiled bitterly and said, "I want to organize a charity auction for the Great Unity Society. Even if we can't contribute personally, supporting it with resources would still be a kind gesture. But I am insignificant and don't have enough influence to invite important people."

"I think if we can do it in your name, it would be much better. But I'm worried that it might cause difficulties for you and your father, especially since he hasn't returned recently. I'm afraid if I don't inform him beforehand, he will blame you later."

Chu Yanran smiled and said, "I thought it was something serious. Facing the threat of the beast tide, we can't go to the frontlines, so it's good to do something in the rear. Supporting the Great Unity Society in their demon-slaying efforts is a righteous act, and our support can be seen as a kind gesture. My father is reasonable and won't disagree."

"I've agreed to this matter, and I will make special arrangements."

"Butterfly."

"I'm here."

Butterfly stepped forward to listen to the orders.

Chu Yanran said, "You heard what Duan Lang just said. Organize an auction in my name for the Great Unity Society and send invitations to all the commercial guilds in the city, telling them to attend."

Butterfly took the order and left.

"Very well, Miss."

"Yanran, you're really kind."

Duan Hong reached out and embraced Chu Yanran's slender waist, his index finger moving.

"Duan Lang, wait a moment."

Chu Yanran's face flushed, whispering, "I'm at a critical point in my cultivation. In a few years, I will be able to break through to the Gold Core Realm. When that time comes, if you want me, I will definitely be with you."

Duan Hong stopped and apologized, "I'm sorry, Yanran, I got carried away again. But you know, you're just too beautiful."

Chu Yanran, with her exceptional talent as a Cold Moon Spirit Body and her cultivation of the ancient top-tier Cultivation Technique of Self Union, coupled with the cultivation resources provided by her father, the Lord of the Chu Family, made rapid progress in her cultivation.

In just over ten years, she completed the Cultivation Technique and had already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from the Gold Core Realm.

On the other hand, Duan Hong's foundation was damaged during his youth. Even though he had slightly repaired it during the Foundation Establishment stage, he was still just an average cultivator. After more than ten years of cultivation, he had barely reached the middle stage of Foundation Establishment.

Chu Yanran comforted him, "When Butterfly comes back, I'll have her accompany you."

In these years, she didn't dare to easily lose her virginity in order to recover her appearance faster. Moreover, she could only recover for a little over half of the time, always feeling incomplete, and had never consummated her marriage with Duan Hong.

Therefore, she usually let Butterfly replace her.

At first, Duan Hong refused several times, but later he reluctantly accepted.

But in front of Chu Yanran, he would never show any signs of caring.

"She can never compare to you. In my heart, she's not even worth one of your fingers. If it weren't for your scheme back then..."

Chu Yanran was indeed pleased and actively advised, "Butterfly is my personal maid who has been with me for so many years. How can I give her to someone else?"

"Yes, yes, I'll listen to you."

Duan Hong went along with it.

The two of them enjoyed a sweet moment.

...

Half a month later.

The Lord of the Chu Family returned in a dusty state and heard that Miss Chu had organized a charity auction, successfully raising over 8.6 million Spirit Stones for the Great Unity Society.

Especially the Chu family's maternal family, the Qu family of Wangshu Mansion, made multiple contributions and successfully obtained the title of Charity Ambassador with a share of two million Spirit Stones.

The Lord of the Chu Family almost fainted.

Yuan Garden.

"Bastard!"

The Lord of the Chu Family slapped, and Duan Hong flew into the air, with several ribs broken, heavily falling to the ground.

If he hadn't held back, this slap would have been enough to turn Duan Hong into dust.

Chu Yanran quickly helped Duan Hong up, her face full of distress, and shouted at her father, "Dad! What are you doing? Do you want to kill your own son-in-law?"

"If it weren't for the fact that he's my son-in-law, I would have killed him already!"

The Lord of the Chu Family's face was cold, and there was a hint of killing intent in his eyes as he looked at Duan Hong.

Duan Hong's heart trembled, knowing that the Lord of the Chu Family was not joking.

To be honest, he is living a very happy life now. Chu Yanran is almost completely obedient to him. The cultivation resources that he didn't dare to expect before are all delivered to him without him having to ask for them.

But there are some things that cannot be avoided.

Da Tong Hui has ignored him for ten years, allowing him to live a carefree life. But now that they want him to do something, how can he refuse?

"Yanran, I didn't consult with Father about this matter. It's only right for him to punish me. Don't get involved. I have nothing to say about how Father deals with me."

Duan Hong pushed Chu Yanran away and knelt in front of the Chu family's main hall, looking dejected.

Chu Family's main hall coldly snorted, "Do you really think I don't dare to kill you?"

Before Duan Hong could speak, Chu Yanran shouted,

"Father! Have you gone mad? If you want to kill Duan Lang, then kill me first!"

It felt as if there were countless mice running around inside her body. Her clothes were torn apart, and layers of fat piled up like tires, instantly transforming into a ragged giant figure.

Her face was filled with madness and cruelty.

"Whoever dares to lay a hand on Duan Lang, I will kill them!"

She opened her mouth, revealing saw-like teeth, even more terrifying than before.

"Yanran, calm down first, calm down!"

The coldness on Chu Family's main hall's face dissipated, and he looked at his daughter with a heart full of tenderness.

"I won't kill him."

Duan Hong, who was kneeling on the ground, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although he was confident that he would be fine, accidents could still happen.

But now, the probability of something happening was low.

Otherwise, Chu Yanran would definitely go crazy.

He softly said to Chu Yanran, "Yanran, Father was just scaring me. Don't be angry. Quickly change back. You love beauty the most."

Chu Yanran coldly glanced at Chu Family's main hall before slowly returning to her original appearance.

"I'm going to change clothes."

Chu Yanran left with these words.

Half an hour later.

Duan Hong, who had received the bones and taken the healing medicine, appeared in front of Chu Family's main hall together with Chu Yanran, who had changed her clothes and returned to her original appearance.

"Father, the charity auction is organized by me and arranged by my people. As for the items inside, they are provided by Da Tong Hui. At most, they are only two or three percent higher than the market price. If you think they are not good, I will have someone make up the difference."

Chu Yanran still had some dissatisfaction on her face.

"Duan Lang had already told me to wait for you to come back before doing this, but I disagreed. If you want to take action next time, you must clarify the situation first."

Chu Family's main hall looked at his daughter, who was helping others count money after being sold, and rubbed his forehead wearily.

"The origins of Da Tong Hui are still unclear. By getting involved like this, aren't you just endorsing them? You not only represent yourself, but also represent me as the head of the family, and represent your mother's Qu family. It might even make people think that the Chu family behind Da Tong Hui is the Xuan Yang Sect!"

Chu Yanran said, "What does that matter? I have already investigated what Da Tong Hui has done. During this year's beast tide, they organized manpower multiple times to fight against the beast tide and even killed several demon kings, protecting many people. If others find out, they will only be grateful to us and admire Father's wisdom."

"Moreover, Father, you didn't have a pleasant conversation with the president of Da Tong Hui before."

Chu Family's main hall sighed wearily, "They are acting like good people now, and everyone is praising us. But what if they become bad people in the future? Can we still cleanly cut ties with them? Now everyone thinks we are in cahoots."

Chu Yanran said indifferently, "But these are just Father's speculations. I think Da Tong Hui is very good, and those things you mentioned won't happen. Besides, Father, don't forget, we already have a connection."

Chu Family's main hall frowned and asked, "Besides this charity auction, what else did Da Tong Hui make you do?"

Chu Yanran said, "There's nothing else. It's just that the person in charge of Da Tong Hui asked me to help introduce several leaders of the business guilds. They said they can help clean up the demon kings lurking in the business world, as long as there is a fixed price and the casualties are borne by themselves. I think it's not bad. They help eliminate demons, and it's not unreasonable to receive some compensation."

Chu Family's main hall: "..."

Da Tong Hui originally wanted monster cores, and now they can earn even more. What's there to be unwilling about?

The image of that "ordinary" face appeared in his mind, and he secretly wondered what the purpose of President Bai was.

Hunting demons wholeheartedly, is it to cultivate a group of fake pill true immortals, giving hope to a group of old cultivators?

Could it be that he is too inexperienced, and there are such selfless people in this world?

"Alright, let the president of Da Tong Hui come and talk to me again."

Chu Family's main hall looked at Duan Hong, who was trying to be invisible.

"Duan Hong, is there a problem?"

Duan Hong smiled bitterly, "I can try, Father."

(End of this chapter)