Chapter 2232 - 2228: The Current Demon Slayer Clan

Chapter 2232: Chapter 2228: The Current Demon Slayer Clan

Barton Nake and Barton Nock walked in from outside.

Just now, Gang Bo had already told them about Tang Ming. This made Barton Nake even more certain that this Tang Ming must have very powerful means in Artifact Refining Technique.

"Hahaha, allow me to speak the truth, I really do harbor such a thought. The Demon Slayer Clan belongs to the West Desolation, it is part of the battleground against the Demon Abyss. Every warrior of the Demon Slayer Clan takes pride in beheading a Demon Monarch. The establishment of West Continent City needs the participation of the Demon Slayer Clan, Master, what do you say?"

When Tang Ming saw Barton Nake, suddenly an idea formed in his mind. If it was feasible, perhaps this operation wouldn’t be just about purchasing ores.

"Let’s talk about this later. First, let this old man take a look at the so-called Sky Melting Ointment, shall we?"

Barton Nake was no child; on matters concerning the clan, he dared not make promises lightly.

Tang Ming nodded, placing the Jade Box on the wooden table: "Sky Melting Ointment, dissolves ores and gold, can only be contained in a Jade Box. When using it, it’s best to wear gloves crafted from secret Cold Jade Silk and smear it on the ores."

Seeing Tang Ming lift the lid of the Jade Box, Gang Bo handed a Jade Knife to Barton Nake, as he had used the Jade Knife to gently scoop some of the ointment before, which he then placed on a Heavenly Diamond.

The Heavenly Diamond, known as the hardest diamond, merely touched the Sky Melting Ointment and turned into liquid crystal, much to Gang Bo’s astonishment.

Seeing the Jade Knife and already placed Heavenly Diamond handed to him by Gang Bo, Barton Nake nodded. Just like Gang Bo, he gently took a bit of it alongside the ointment, since it didn’t belong to them yet. To test its effects, that was the only way.

Indeed, as Gang Bo had said, the Heavenly Diamond quickly turned to liquid upon contact with the Sky Melting Ointment.

Barton Nake took a deep breath and said, "Nephew Tang Ming, your father, Master Tang Mosheng, and I once exchanged Artifact Refining Techniques. Back then, our Demon Slayer Clan also contributed to the foundation of West Continent City. For your father’s sake, can you sell me that Sky Melting Ointment?"

"Barton Nake, you’re being quite shameless, aren’t you?"

Before Tang Ming could speak, Hu Sanqiu’s voice came from the side.

She had always been nestled in Hu Mei’er’s arms, remaining silent until now when she transformed into human form and approached Tang Ming.

"Barton Nake, what did I tell you yesterday? Did you sell us the ores considering past ties? Now you’re asking us for something? I tell you, no way. The Sky Melting Ointment can only be refined by Tang Ming in the entire Taoyuan World. If you want to buy it, fine, exchange it for ores." Hu Sanqiu said with her hands on her hips, looking at Barton Nake.

Barton Nake was somewhat at a loss from her words and sought help from Nuoke Yingmeisi.

Nuoke Yingmeisi’s expression didn’t look good either. After all, regarding the ores, such rules do exist within the Demon Slayer Clan.

Moreover, these rules were not decreed by the Prophet but requested by Nuoke Yingmeisi to be established by the Prophet.

After all, within the Demon Slayer Clan, the prosperity of one benefits all, while the loss of one affects all. If they didn’t help each other, it was likely that after many years, the clan would disappear entirely.

"Senior, you don’t understand the current state of the Demon Slayer Clan. It’s not that I don’t want to sell you ores, it’s just that our clan is suffering."

From surviving in underground caves to the surface, the Demon Slayer Clan overcame numerous difficulties.

From breeding night vision rabbits to planting Spirit Rice, the Demon Slayer Clan paid a heavy price.

Though the crop yield has increased over the years, the population of our clan has been rising as well.

Without enemies, the population of the Demon Slayer Clan grew, causing a greater shortage of food.

Although several Demon Hunting Teams have been established, it’s still not enough to make ends meet. If not for the existence of Wanghuang City, and Yingmeisi having some Demon Slayer Clan women breed night vision rabbits again in dark rooms, the clan might have already erupted in turmoil due to food shortages.

Barton Nake and his companions were shocked to learn of the harsh living conditions their fellow clansmen were facing.

They were high-ranking members and led relatively comfortable lives. However, those at the bottom were already reaching the point where they had nothing to eat.

"This, this Nephew Tang Ming, Sister Sanqiu."

Barton Nake looked towards Tang Ming and Hu Sanqiu.

Hu Sanqiu raised her eyebrows; Wanghuang City was attractive because the prices of Immortal Artifacts and Magic Treasures here were quite reasonable, much lower than outside. The auctions of fine items were not expensive if the merchants needed them.

Moreover, it seemed true that the merchants who came here were indeed selling grains.

What Nuoke Yingmeisi said was likely true.

Tang Ming smiled and said, "Miss Yingmeisi, here’s what I’ll do. I’ll place an order here with you. I’ll exchange the items on my order for food, and you quickly use ores to refine them for me. How about that?"

"And that Sky Melting Ointment?"

Barton Nake looked at Tang Ming expectantly.

Tang Ming quickly put away the Sky Melting Ointment and placed it in his Storage Ring: "If our cooperation succeeds in the future, I can give this to you as a gift, but not now."

"Then let’s talk about cooperation."

Nuoke Yingmeisi exhaled deeply. For the sake of the entire Demon Slayer Clan, she had sacrificed a lot, and now, expressing her concerns, she too felt a sense of relief.

Tang Ming nodded, quickly taking out his design, which was a cannon barrel and stand. These were not secret items. The secret was the Core Array Formation.

The Core Array Formation could be handled by Tang Ming and Hu Jiusheng themselves. If any Demon Slayer Clan craftsmen could aid in refining such items, it would also save Tang Ming considerable time.

"This appears somewhat similar to our clan’s Barton City Guard Crossbow."

After receiving the blueprint, Barton Nake looked at Tang Ming. When his father, Rat Barton, was alive, he was a remarkable Artifact Refiner.

The Barton City Guard Crossbow was one of his inventions. The crossbow bolts placed in underground caves once made life difficult for the Demon. However, because refining crossbow bolts was too wasteful of ores, even at the wealthiest time of the Demon Slayer Clan, there were only three of them.

"No, I call it a cannon. In the future, you’ll have the opportunity to witness its power. Also, I truly wish to invite your Demon Slayer Clan to return to West Continent City." Tang Ming said with a smile to Barton Nake.