I Can Upgrade Everything Infinitely

Chapter 126: Chapter 125: Moon River Prefecture City

Moon River Prefecture City was now close at hand. Ever since Xu Qing had entered its territory, starting from about three miles out, he had rarely seen the bleached bones of commoners by the roadside.

Of course, this didn’t mean the people of Moon River Prefecture City lived well. Nor did it mean the villagers in the surrounding areas were living in peace and contentment, with no worries about food or clothing.

In fact, the villages surrounding Moon River Prefecture City were no different. They were just as impoverished and destitute, unable to eat their fill or stay warm, and had to constantly worry about being murdered by Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits.

One could only say that in these chaotic times, the lives of the common people were just too bitter. Especially in a world like this, their suffering was beyond words, with not even a sliver of hope for turning their lives around.

「By afternoon.」

The blazing sun still hung high in the sky.

Xu Qing sat quietly in the carriage as Elder Yan drove it to the gates of Moon River Prefecture City. The gate was majestic and enormous, a full hundred meters tall.

In addition, the city walls stretching out from both sides of the gate snaked into the distance, seemingly without end, exuding an air of supreme majesty. A palpable sense of history washed over him.

A closer look revealed that the walls were pockmarked with all sorts of dents and craters, stained with blood that had long since turned black and hard—the scars of war.

Before he knew it, it was their turn in line.

“The entry fee is one silver per person.”

A guard at the city gate stopped Elder Yan. “For the carriage to enter, it’s an additional one silver. How many people are in there?”

“Only my young master.”

Elder Yan said.

“Are you sure?”

the guard asked.

“Yes.”

Elder Yan nodded.

“I’ll need to check that,”

the guard said.

BOOM!

The next moment, just as the guard was about to lift the carriage curtain, Elder Yan let out a cold snort. He released the aura of his Peak of Invulnerability cultivation, pressing down on the guard.

“!!!”

The guard’s expression slowly stiffened. His hand, just inches from the curtain, froze in place, not daring to move any further.

“Ahem…”

A nearby guard coughed lightly, then smiled and waved his hand. “There’s no problem at all. Just one person in the carriage. That will be three silver. Please, go right ahead.”

“Mm.”

Elder Yan nodded and retracted his aura.

“Phew…”

The guard let out a sigh of relief, his entire body instantly relaxing.

“Hya!”

Elder Yan drove the carriage slowly into the city.

“We’re just letting them in like that?”

one of the guards said.

“What else were we supposed to do?”

The other guard shrugged. “You have to understand, that old driver is definitely a master at the Martial Path First Realm, Peak of Invulnerability.”

“For someone to make a master at the Immortal stage willingly act as their driver, you can bet the person inside that carriage is a major figure.”

“So, we’re just lowly gate guards. Why would we offend a major figure over something so trivial? If we really angered them, they could kill us with a single sneeze.”

Inside the city, on the streets, people bustled to and fro, creating a lively scene. Everyone was busy with their own affairs. In terms of sheer prosperity, the county towns couldn’t even begin to compare with Moon River Prefecture City. They weren’t in the same league.

Furthermore, high in the sky above Moon River Prefecture City floated numerous Suspended Cities and Suspended Islands, all linked together by massive, thick chains.

“Young Master,”

Elder Yan said, “we’re in the city now.”

“Mm.”

Xu Qing responded, stepping out of the carriage. He looked around as the energy of the bustling streets and the dense throngs of people washed over him.

“This…”

Xu Qing looked up.

He saw the Suspended Cities and Suspended Islands, and a look of shock and amazement appeared on his face. Even on Earth, with all its advanced technology, creating such things would be impossible. It was a testament to how extraordinary Moon River Prefecture City truly was.

“Elder Yan, you go on ahead. Find us a place to stay as soon as possible,”

Xu Qing ordered.

“Yes, Young Master,”

Elder Yan responded respectfully.

“Hya!”

Elder Yan then drove the carriage away. Xu Qing was left to walk the streets of Moon River Prefecture City alone, curiously observing his surroundings. The scenes around him weren’t too different from those of an ancient society.

After a while, Xu Qing found an inn and went inside. He sat down at a table, and a waiter with a beaming smile immediately came over.

“Sir, what can I get for you?”

the waiter asked.

“A plate of braised beef and a pot of wine,”

Xu Qing said.

“Right away, sir.”

The waiter turned and called out, “One plate of braised beef, one pot of wine!”

About ten minutes later.

The braised beef and wine Xu Qing had ordered were brought to his table.

“Enjoy your meal, sir,”

the waiter said.

“Wait a moment.”

Xu Qing stopped the waiter. “I have something to ask you.”

“Ask away, sir.”

The waiter stopped.

“Mm.”

Xu Qing casually handed the waiter a few pieces of silver. “Do you know where the Dapeng Martial Arts Hall is? How do I get there?”

“Dapeng Martial Arts Hall?”

The waiter froze for a moment, sizing up Xu Qing. “Sir, you’ve asked the right person! My younger brother is an apprentice there.”

“If you’re not in a hurry to get there, you could wait until I’m finished with my shift. I can take you myself. I have to go there this evening to bring my brother his dinner anyway.”

“Oh.”

Xu Qing was a bit surprised and looked the waiter over again. ’I can’t believe it,’ he thought. ’The first person I ask, in the first inn I walk into, has a connection to the Dapeng Martial Arts Hall.’

“Alright.”

Xu Qing glanced at the sky. It was already getting close to dusk. The waiter should be finishing his shift soon enough.

“Great,”

the waiter said with a smile.

“Waiter, get over here! Where’s my sweet and sour carp?”

a customer shouted.

“Coming right up, coming right up!”

The waiter immediately hurried off.

「Elsewhere.」

In a well-hidden location somewhere within Moon River Prefecture City lay the stronghold of the Blood Demon Sect Branch, a place very difficult to find.

「Inside a secret chamber at the Blood Demon Sect’s Moon River Prefecture City branch.」

“Ye Langtian.”

Ye Langtian knelt on the floor before a young man with a full head of white hair. This man, known as Bai Fa, had once been second-in-command of the entire branch, subordinate only to the Lord Apostle. During the Lord Apostle’s seclusion, Bai Fa had been in charge.

Unfortunately, due to a recent incident, he had fallen out of favor with the Lord Apostle, and his position of authority had been seized by Liu Ying.

Bai Fa was now forced into a subordinate role, his every move restricted by Liu Ying. This left him feeling extremely frustrated.

However, a recent discovery had brought Bai Fa great joy: Dian Hongbo’s only heir, Dian Anhua, had been killed.

Following this, Bai Fa had looked into the details of the matter and learned about Ye Langtian. Recognizing Ye Langtian’s impressive aptitude and potential, Bai Fa used his authority to have him transferred directly to Moon River Prefecture City as his own subordinate.

“Lord Bai Fa.”

Ye Langtian’s tone was respectful.

In fact, during this period, after receiving the Level 11 Life Crystal from Xu Qing, Ye Langtian had absorbed its Energy. His Devouring Demon Technique had already reached the First Level Extreme.

At the same time, upon reaching the First Level Extreme of the Devouring Demon Technique, he had unsealed the Cultivation Technique for the Devouring Demon Technique Second Layer. He just hadn’t had time to transcribe it for Xu Qing yet.

Moreover, Ye Langtian could feel that once he completely absorbed the Level 11 Life Crystal, he would be able to advance his Devouring Demon Technique to the Second Layer.

Then, Ye Langtian would be able to grasp and comprehend the Devouring Demon Intent.

“Mm.”

Bai Fa nodded, looking down at Ye Langtian. “Your performance has been excellent,” he said. “I’ve taken notice, which is why I had you specially transferred to Moon River Prefecture City to work under me.”

“To have earned Lord Bai Fa’s favor is my honor and good fortune,”

Ye Langtian said quickly.

“Good, good.”

Bai Fa smiled. “Dian Hongbo’s entire family has been wiped out. As for the few people close to him, I’ve already sent others to take care of them. I’m sure we’ll have good news soon.”

“However, one of them, a young man named Xu Qing, has actually come to Moon River Prefecture City. I’m leaving this matter to you. Investigate him thoroughly, then find an opportunity to kill him.”

“That way, the entire Dian Hongbo affair will be completely wrapped up.”

“Yes.”

Ye Langtian nodded respectfully. “I obey your command.”

SWISH!

Suddenly, with a wave of his right hand, Bai Fa sent a streak of light through the air. A black spear materialized, a Spirit Pattern engraved upon its shaft.

“This spear is called the Demon Patterned Spear. It is a Spirit Patterned Artifact, engraved with a Spirit Pattern.”

“Take it,” Bai Fa said.

“Thank you, my lord.”

Ye Langtian accepted it.

VMMM!

Ye Langtian gripped the Demon Patterned Spear. Although he had not yet stepped into the Second Realm: Extraordinary, his power didn’t come from reaching the Peak of Invulnerability on the Martial Path. Instead, he had cultivated the Devouring Demon Technique to the First Level Extreme.

Therefore, waves of Demon Intent emanated from him.

The Demon Patterned Spear actually acknowledged Ye Langtian, even though he had not yet entered the Second Realm: Extraordinary.

“Good, good, good.”

Seeing this, Bai Fa couldn’t help but look surprised. “To earn the Demon Patterned Spear’s acknowledgment without even entering the Second Realm: Extraordinary… Ye Langtian, you truly were born to be a Demon.”

“Go on,”

Bai Fa said with a wave.

“I take my leave.”

Ye Langtian lowered his head and slowly left.