Xu Chen felt heavy-hearted as he arrived at the city gate, but the two Soul Armors only glanced at Xu Chen and Yuanying before allowing them to pass without any obstruction. It was clear that no one regarded Xu Chen as an ordinary mortal, as they could freely move about in this place.
"Little Yuanying, where can I find cultivation books? I must quickly improve my strength!" Xu Chen said.
"Books? No, even though there are numerous books in the Demon Realm, both in Magic and Divine paths, cultivation relies on one's understanding of the heavens and earth. How could there be books? If there were books, doesn't that mean any being that reads them can become a strong cultivator? That would be chaos," Little Yuanying replied.
"Oh? So that's not the case?"
"Of course not! Whether it's divine or demonic cultivation, strength relies on innate abilities, cultivation through practice, and also the use of Dao God Jade or Demon Annihilation Crystals!" Little Yuanying explained.
"What? Dao God Jade and Demon Annihilation Crystals? No books? Then how do mortals cultivate?" Xu Chen asked.
"Hahaha! My lord, you're quite funny. How can mortals cultivate? I've never been to the mortal realm, but I've heard that it is filled with countless mortals, and while there may be some courageous ones, I've never heard of any cultivators among them. Even the strongest mortal is no match for an ordinary ghost or demon! Mortals are just mortals, and they can never become powerful!" Yuanying said.
"I see..." In Xu Chen's Chaotic Sea, mortals can cultivate into super-strong beings through secret methods and enlightenment. Xu Chen himself is one of them. He never expected that in this ancient era, mortals couldn't cultivate at all!
"So how do I cultivate then?"
"Of course, you do it by purchasing Dao God Jade or Demon Annihilation Crystals. My lord, as the King descended from the Divine Realm, it is said that the King possesses both divine and demonic powers, and both can be cultivated through the use of Dao God Jade and Demon Annihilation Crystals," Yuanying explained.
"Oh? How do I use these things?"
"Dao God Jade is a kind of precious jade that is naturally conceived within the heavens and earth. It contains a small amount of the original divine power during the creation of the world. By contemplating this Dao God Jade, one can gain insights into the mysteries of the heavens. Those with high comprehension can benefit from it and improve their own strength. On the other hand, Demon Annihilation Crystals are different. They are crystals left behind by powerful demons upon their death and contain the essence of their life. These crystals are born in destruction, naturally containing the source of demonic power. By devouring this source of demonic power, one can make their own demonic power stronger and stronger!" Yuanying explained.
"So, you're saying that divine cultivation relies on insights into the mysteries of the heavens, while demonic cultivation relies on devouring each other?" Xu Chen asked.
"That's correct! The more one devours, the stronger the demon becomes! However, there is a limit to how much one can devour, so the Demon Annihilation Crystals that cannot be devoured temporarily are also sold," Yuanying said.
"I see..." Xu Chen nodded.
Walking within the city of Yemo, it could be said that this place was a paradise for demons. The various buildings were rough and majestic, but their style was somewhat similar to that of the mortal realm. According to Little Yuanying, demons didn't have the ability to construct buildings themselves. These buildings were actually moved here from the house of Shengnu, the slave who belonged to Meng Yan Country. As long as there were powerful means, a city could be constructed overnight!
"My lord, the only place in Yemo City that sells Dao God Jade is ahead. It's called Luling Pavilion," Yuanying said.
"Oh! Let's go in quickly!"
The two of them arrived at a grand and simple building with black tiles and red pillars. There were two mighty soldiers wearing silver armor guarding the entrance. Xu Chen noticed that although the soldiers were tall, they had the appearance of humans.
"Halt!" The two soldiers blocked Xu Chen and Yuanying's path. Unlike the drooling demons on the street, these two soldiers were straight-faced and did not look away.
This impressed Xu Chen, and he respectfully said, "We've come to purchase some Dao God Jade. Please let us in to take a look."
Upon hearing this, the soldier sized up Xu Chen and replied in a strange tone, "Some? Take a look? Do you think Dao God Jade is a stone in front of your home? Are you able to afford it? If you can't afford it, then don't come in to take a look!"
"I..." Although Xu Chen disliked the soldier's condescending attitude, he was caught off guard by the soldier's question. In the Chaotic Sea, he didn't need money like this, but now... he simply didn't have any money!
"Little Yuanying, um, do you have any money?"
"Money? Such worldly possessions are useless in the Demon Realm. The common currency here is Demon Stones or Spirit Stones!""Hey? What is it? Do you have something?"
"Spirit stones and magic stones are items of equal value, used to quickly replenish one's consumed divine power and magic power. Spirit stones replenish divine power, while magic stones replenish magic power! However, I am a fire spirit, and my power comes from the Timefire within the Silver Flower Lantern. I cannot replenish my energy through conventional means, so I didn't bring any of these things!" Yuan Ying said.
"Oh no, I don't have any magic stones or spirit stones either..." Xu Chen anxiously replied.
"What are you two little girls doing here? Without magic stones or spirit stones, get out of here! Whether you buy or not, you have to pay at least ten spirit stones or magic stones to enter!" The two soldiers completely ignored Xu Chen's appearance and Yuan Ying's cuteness, and were about to take out their sheathed swords to drive them away.
"Hmph! What's so great about it!" while Xu Chen pulled Yuan Ying back onto the street, Yuan Ying made a face at them.
Now Xu Chen was at a loss.
"Little Yuan Ying, how can we earn money for magic stones and spirit stones?"
"Well... I never needed these before, and I never thought about it. But there should be plenty of money-making opportunities in this city! We can go and take a look..."
"I don't have much time!" Xu Chen said anxiously, but without money, they couldn't take a single step. Being in a hurry wouldn't help. "Ah, fine! Let's quickly go and find a way to earn money!"
