As the auction and trade fair approached, the Dark Moon was getting more and more lively day by day.
This grand event attracted the attention of many people in the Demon Realm. The 3 devil fruits auctioned alone were enough to make many Demons crazy.
The devil fruit was a rare fruit that matured only once in hundreds of years. It had an extraordinary significance for Demons other than the royal family. In addition to improving strength, it could also greatly improve potential, increasing the possibility of breaking through the bottleneck by several times. There was also a very small chance of obtaining additional special abilities.
Even for the royal family, in addition to the potential, the increase in strength and the additional special ability were also quite tempting.
In the history of the Demon Realm, there was a war of lords launched for the devil fruit. If this auction was before the Dark Moon's war of lords, then the nearby estates were likely to covet or even rob it. However, now that the Dark Moon had defeated the joint forces of the Blue Lava Estate and the Red Spirit Estate, it had enough deterrence.
In fact, Chen Rui now had so many devil fruits that he could sell them in large baskets in the wholesale market, but the rarer something was, the more expensive it was. There would not be too many devil fruits appearing for the time being.
The Dark Moon's victory in the war of lords and the holding of the auction and trade fair caused the merchants and businessmen who had evacuated to return one after another. Those empty shops were all full through bidding a week after Jía announced the news.
The recruitment of recruits also went smoothly. The Dark Moon Estate had a large population. This victory greatly inspired the people. Coupled with the generous treatment, it made the crowd enthusiastic. There was a long queue at the recruitment office every day. Of course, these applicants must go through certain screening and assessment before they could officially become a member of the Dark Moon Army.
The most surprising thing for the Dark Moon soldiers and civilians was that the secret method of the Blue Lake Mountain Range treasure was indeed effective. The transformed magic soil had all been successfully planted with crops, and the growth situation was very gratifying. It was several times more effective than the only fertile soil in the territory. This meant that the Dark Moon would forever get rid of the biggest weakness of food shortage and truly become self-sufficient.
The transformation of the water supply and sewage system in the Dark Moon City was originally half completed before the war of lords. Now, it was finally completed. Almost every household had access to "tap water". This convenience also spawned the birth of many additional "magic devices" such as showers, automatic toilets, etc. They were quickly popularized throughout the Dark Moon, improving the quality of life in the entire city. It surprised those outsiders.
Seeing that their research results had finally succeeded and promoted drinking throughout the territory, the two masters, Xingxing and Skye, were gratified. When the war of lords approached, the Dark Moon was in a panic. Prince Teris of the Bloody Empire sent Montero, the early stage of the Demon Emperor, to persuade Master Xingxing to leave the Dark Moon and go to the Bloody Empire to avoid disaster.
Master Xingxing was tempted, but he already knew that Teris was not a simple person. He would definitely not go to the Bloody Empire, but at least he had to take Sasa away from the dangerous war-torn Dark Moon.
Skye's lover, Sally, insisted on staying because her brother, Aldas, was a loyal follower of Princess Royal Jía. He would never leave in times of crisis. The seemingly indifferent sibling relationship finally revealed itself in times of crisis. Skye considered repeatedly and decided to stay. Putting aside his relationship with Sally, "Aguile" had given him and his daughter a new lease of life, so he had to do his part no matter what. Master Xingxing gritted his teeth and simply stayed as well.
The final result of the war of lords was beyond everyone's expectations, and the two masters finally breathed a sigh of relief.
As the new financial officer, Chen Rui was very busy during this period. The transformation of the water supply system, the rectification of the shops, the management of the Cloak Gang, the start of Delia's "Dark Demon", the affairs of the Joint Chamber of Commerce … He was very busy all day. For this reason, Jía also specially set up the Ministry of Finance with Chen Rui as the highest officer. He was equipped with many capable subordinates, but since it was just starting, he couldn't be a hands-off boss.
Of course, no matter how busy he was, it was definitely indispensable to "train" hard with Athena and Kia at night. The sheriff and maid who were fully nourished looked glorious and charming.
Although the characteristic of "dual cultivation" could refine one's strength, it did not have any effect on increasing one's experience in the state of the Transcendent. The experience was still 0. Although the state of the Transcendent was coincidentally leveled up in the midst of sex, sex could not really improve this state.
Megrez State practiced "law" while Phecda State needed "transformation". This realm was a bit puzzling. The Super System did not have a very clear prompt, but just like the previous Megrez State, there was a vague mysterious feeling in his heart. Once he mastered this feeling, then he could truly understand the mystery of Phecda State.
In addition to the newly acquired skills and buildings, a series of good things were added to the royal spirit category and blueprint category in the exchange center.
There were already 4 kinds of potions, plants, royal spirit and blueprint category in the exchange center.
1. Potions: In addition to ordinary potions, there was a full set of black potions including resurrection potion and longevity potion.
2. Plants: There were pivotal seeds, aura gathering flowers, etc. They were the main source of aura and the source of the entire Super System. Its central fairy was also the soul of the galaxy garden.
3. Royal spirit category: including stripper, gluttonous vine, guardian vine and winged butterfly. The first two were used more in actual combat and had a time limit; guardian vine was a treasure to protect the house. Now, Chen Rui also placed guardian vine in the inner courtyard of the palace to protect Jía and her sister. As for winged butterfly, it was not used yet.
There were 2 types of royal spirit category newly added this time.
1. Yuan Recovery Tree – Attribute: Recovery, fixed time. Recovery of physical strength and magic within the range of effect. The effect could be fixed time. The maximum lifespan was 1 month. 1000 auras per plant.
Due to the passive characteristics of [Astral Form], the Yuan Recovery Tree should not be very useful to him, but it could be provided to companions for recovery. It had a very positive role in military training or combat.
2. Fruit of Bestowment – Attribute: Royal spirit bestowment. The medium to give the royal spirit plant to others for use. The maximum time is 1 day. 1000 auras per plant.
The emergence of the Fruit of Bestowment had caused a qualitative change in the function of the royal spirit category. For example, the winged butterfly that had not been used before could now allow an ordinary person who had not reached the Demon Emperor to have the ability to glide and fly. Although there was a time limit, it could play an unexpected role in a certain environment.
4. Blueprint category: The original artifact "Thunderous Sound" had always been an indispensable treasure in Chen Rui's battle. Now, there were 6 kinds.
The first 3 were weapons. The blueprints were all priced at 30 million auras.
Northsea (Long Sword) – Especially sharp. Attack speed is increased. Swordsmanship proficiency is doubled. Water and light magic damage is halved. Can absorb the power of the attacked during the attack. Charge up to launch the skill "All Streams Return to Origin". Water and light dual attribute sword qi damage. Automatically repair damage. Must recognize the owner.
[Judgment] (Heavy Sword) – Attack power is doubled. Defense power is doubled. Fast recovery of physical strength. There is a chance to stun the opponent when attacking. Supplementary Skill: [Judgment]. 50% chance to ignore the opponent's defense and greatly increase the crushing damage. Limited to once per hour. Automatically repair damage. Must recognize the owner.
Secret Shadow (Staff) – Magic power of all elements is doubled. Casting speed is doubled. Immune to soul attacks. Supplementary Skill: [Limit Break Territory]. There is a chance to ignore the opponent's magic defense or immunity. Limited to once per hour. Automatically repair damage. Must recognize the owner.
The last 3 were armor. The blueprints were all priced at 20 million auras.
Overlord Armor (Heavy Armor) – Greatly increases strength and defense. Weakens and absorbs damage and converts it into physical strength. Supplementary Skill: [Overlord Armor Removal]. Greatly weakens the defense of all enemies within the range. Can lock on the target unit. Limited to once per 6 hours. Each effect lasts for 1 hour. Automatically repair damage. Has the ability to extend and change shape. Must recognize the owner.
Mystic Jade Armor (Light Armor) – Increases movement speed and mental power. Long-range damage is halved. Supplementary Skill: [Hot Blood Halo]. Allies within 100 meters increase speed and attack power. Can lock on the support unit. Limited to once per 6 hours. Each effect lasts for 1 hour. Automatically repair damage. Has the ability to extend and change shape. Must recognize the owner.
Magic Feather Tulle (Cloth Armor) – Increases movement speed. Fast recovery of physical strength, mental power, and magic power. Greatly increases magic resistance. Additional Skill: 'Void Maneuver'. Automatically activates teleportation when receiving a fatal attack, allowing the user to escape from danger. Limited to two uses per hour. Automatically repair damage. Has the ability to extend and change shape. Must recognize the owner.
Each of these 6 artifact weapons and armors made him drool. Each weapon had its own characteristics. Especially the Overlord Armor and Mystic Jade Armor, they even had halo skills. Although the price was expensive, his current aura had reached 160 million. The price of the blueprint was not a problem, but it required a lot of rare materials. He couldn't gather them for a while, so he couldn't even make 1 piece. He hoped that he could gain something from this trade fair.
In addition to the exchange center, the "spiritual link" related to the contract had also changed, but the strengthening and other functions also required faith crystals. For now, he could only wait for the harvest from the Tower of Faith.
On this day, Chen Rui returned to the office building of the Ministry of Finance after dealing with some trivial matters from the Joint Chamber of Commerce. Unexpectedly, Kia was waiting for him in the office. Kia should be the busiest time in the Princess Retail Store at this time, and she brought another person.
This person was tall and had an unfamiliar face, but the fierce aura hidden between his eyebrows gave Chen Rui a faint sense of familiarity.
At this time, Kia bowed and said, "Master, Kia has a favor to ask of you."
"Oh?"
Chen Rui and Kia were already the closest relationship, but Kia seemed a little too polite now. With the degree of telepathy between the 2, Chen Rui felt that something was wrong. With a thought, [Analytical Eyes] was activated.
Race: Gluttony Royal Family. Comprehensive Strength Assessment: S- (S +)
Physique: S- (S +) Strength: S (S +) Spirit: S- (S) Agility: S- (S)
[Analysis]: Earth attribute.
Beelzebub Royal Family! The peak stage of the Demon Overlord!
Chen Rui's heart was shocked. Meets this condition. Furthermore, Kia has such an abnormal expression and address. The true identity of this Demon Overlord Beelzebub is already obvious!
Kia's father, one of the leaders of the Bloodfall Organization, the King of Beelzebub who once intersected with Chen Rui in the Crystal Valley – Azgalor. Beelzebub!
Azgalor actually came to the Dark Moon in person!
The Demon Overlord-level's sensing ability was quite subtle. Although Chen Rui's emotional fluctuations were fleeting, they were still captured by Azgalor. There was a faint doubt in his eyes.
"It turns out to be like this!" Chen Rui yelled as if he suddenly thought of something. He shouted to the outside, "Grasa, give me the layout of the trade fair immediately!"
Grasa, who was outside, responded and hurried to another office. Chen Rui muttered something as if he just remembered something. He said to Kia, "Kia, don't disturb me first. I just thought of the trade fair."
"Yes, master." Hearing Chen Rui's somewhat impolite tone, Kia understood in her heart. She was relieved and bowed respectfully.
Chen Rui turned a blind eye to Kia and Azgalor. He paced in the hall while making a contemplative expression. This pretense was just to cover up the shock just now. What is Azgalor's purpose in coming to the Dark Moon?
Although Azgalor, Jacob and Manu besieged Catherine and fled in defeat, the strength of the peak stage of the Demon Overlord was still there. Looking at the entire Dark Moon, only the Earth Elemental King and Krobelus were at the Demon Overlord level. Earth Elemental King Moore's strength had improved after the return of the earth elemental heart, but he only reached the peak of the intermediate stage of the Demon Overlord. He was still a step away from the peak stage of the Demon Overlord.
Even among the peak stage of the Demon Overlord, the gap between them was not small. Even if the Earth Elemental King broke through to the peak stage of the Demon Overlord, he was not Azgalor's opponent. Unless Paglio could recover his strength, otherwise no one in the Dark Moon could defeat the King of Beelzebub.
While thinking, Grasa had quickly brought over the layout of the trade fair venue. Chen Rui marked it for a while as if he was doing it. He nodded with satisfaction after a long time. After instructing Grasa on some matters, he said to Kia, "By the way, Kia, you seem to have something to say?"
Kia nodded and said, "I'm sorry to disturb master's work. I brought a guest today, and I want to introduce him to master."
Chen Rui turned his gaze to the disguised Azgalor. Azgalor really did not have any doubts just now, and he had been waiting patiently without showing any impatience. He said politely, "Sir financial officer is really busy. You are really a busy person. Please forgive me for the disturbance. "
"This guest is …"
Kia interjected, "Master, he … is Kia's long-lost father."
"Father?" Chen Rui was taken aback. He didn't expect Azgalor to appear with this "real" identity. He deliberately asked, "Didn't you tell me that your parents have been dead for a long time?"
There were tears in Kia's eyes, but it was mostly for her deceased mother, Freya, "This is what happened. When my parents and I encountered the bandits, my father and mother stayed behind to stall the bandits in order to cover my escape. I thought my parents were sacrificed, but my father still survived."
Azgalor's eyes showed kindness, and he said with a little excitement, "My name is Galor. I have been looking for Kia's whereabouts all these years. This time I came to the Dark Moon for something. As a result, with the blessing of the Demon God, I actually found my long-lost daughter."
Chen Rui secretly sneered in his heart. I didn't expect Azgalor to have this kind of acting talent. He was indeed Kia's father, but family love was not much thicker than a piece of paper for Azgalor. If necessary, he could kill his own daughter without hesitation. Fatilu was the best example.
"It turns out to be like this, but no matter what Kia was like before, she is now a slave given to me by Princess Royal Highness. Even if you are her father, I will not let her go."
Chen Rui deliberately emphasized the word "slave", deliberately widening the real distance between Kia and him and emphasizing the relationship of seniority. This was his bottom line. He could play tricks with Bloodfall, but he would never let Kia risk returning to Azgalor's hands.
"Sir, you misunderstood. It is much better for Kia to stay here than to wander around with me. Please take care of her in the future, sir." Azgalor smiled and said, "I'm here today. Firstly, I want to recognize Kia. Secondly, I have a great benefit to give sir financial officer."
"Benefit?" Chen Rui knew that the climax was coming. He frowned and looked at Kia. Kia understood and deliberately nodded affirmatively to him in front of Azgalor.
Chen Rui looked at Azgalor a few times and finally nodded, "Sir Galor, please sit down."
Azgalor winked at Kia, and Kia said, "Master, I came out of the Princess Retail Store temporarily. There are still many things that I can't leave the little princess. You and father can talk here. I will leave first."
Chen Rui nodded. After thinking for a while, he asked everyone in the office to leave, leaving only himself and Azgalor.
Azgalor used Kia to find him, so he should not have any malicious intent for the time being. Otherwise, with the strength of the peak stage of the Demon Overlord, even Chen Rui, whose true strength had reached the Demon Emperor level, could not resist it.
"Sir Galor, there are no outsiders now. Just say what you want to say."
"Before that, I would like to ask, sir is from the human world?"
Chen Rui shrugged, "Yes, as everyone knows, I'm a human, but as far as I know, I'm not the only human in the Demon Realm."
"Sir misunderstood. Whether it is the human world or the Demon Realm, talented people are the real powerhouses." Azgalor smiled, "Sir Chen Rui is definitely the most critical factor for the Dark Moon's economy to have today's brilliant situation. The auction house alone is a pioneer."
This was not a secret. Many of the innovations of the Dark Moon were unprecedented in the Demon Realm. Many people attributed this to humans. This should also be the real reason why Jía put humans in such an important position.
Weak in power, brilliant in mind, and outstanding in economic aspects. This was the evaluation of the human financial officer by the outside world.
Capable, but not strong enough. There was no need to worry about rebellion. Such a character was the most ideal subordinate candidate. Therefore, even Josh had publicly expressed his intention to recruit Chen Rui during the battle in the wilderness of Town Leith.
"Actually, I just copied some things from the human world." Chen Rui shook his head gently, "It's not a talent. I'm already very satisfied to be recognized by Princess Royal and get my current status."
"Sir is too modest." Azgalor took a deep look at him, and he suddenly asked calmly, "Sir, have you ever thought about going further?"
Chen Rui frowned: Is this recruiting?
Azgalor personally came to the Dark Moon and appeared as Kia's father. The purpose is to poach? Isn't this thinking too highly of me, a "mere" human!?
This father-in-law is not General George. Since he is here, I must try to "entertain" him well no matter what.
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