: The Peak Strength of the Sacred Totem Azure Dragon? The Merchant's Demon Hunting is

Bocheng wilderness.

Lin Mian carefully collected all the materials from the Enchanting Grass and the Giant-Eyed Blood Rat, dusted off his hands (which weren't actually dust), and turned to embark on his journey home.

The return trip was much easier than the journey there.

Mika perched on his shoulder, her little paws occasionally pawing at the little loach pendant around his neck, her round eyes full of curiosity.

"Mika~"

It called out softly, as if greeting this Azure Dragon senior who had lived for thousands of years.

But the little loach didn't move an inch.

As one of the sacred totems, it is very aloof and reluctant to give even the slightest response.

Speaking of which, Lin Mian was secretly curious about his exact strength when he was at the peak of the Sacred Totem Azure Dragon.

In the original story, during the Battle of Shanghai, Qinglong, who had not yet recovered to his peak, froze in fear with just a glance from Lengyuemou, the demon god who possessed two divine eyes.

According to Lin Mian's judgment, the Azure Dragon of the Sacred Totem at its peak should have reached the peak of the middle-level Emperor realm.

Its body is tens of thousands of miles long.

In the totem era, it was absolutely on par with those who ruled the entire Chinese nation.

……

After retrieving the essence and storing it in a special container, Lin Mian returned to the Hunter's Hall.

The place remains bustling and noisy.

After submitting the commission and receiving the commission fee of 200,000, he went straight to the trading area.

"Brother Mo Mian! You're back so soon? Did you find anything?"

The burly man with sharp eyes spotted him immediately and shouted at the top of his lungs.

He also noticed that Lin Mian was holding a sealed container, from which faint glimmers of fireflies could be seen.

"The harvest was not bad," Lin Mian replied casually.

The burly man was taken aback at first, then grinned and said, "Not bad, brother. You actually managed to get something on your trip? Come on, let me take a look. I promise I won't rip you off."

He was actually quite surprised.

What good stuff can a merchant who ventures alone into the wilderness get his hands on?

It's a miracle that they came back alive!

"It's just the essence of a giant-eyed blood rat, not worth mentioning."

Lin Mian said in a calm tone, "I'm too lazy to go through the formal transaction process anyway. Whoever is interested, the highest bidder wins."

Having said that, he slightly raised the vessel in his hand.

The fireflies inside the vessel were particularly eye-catching in the dimly lit trading area, instantly drawing the attention of the surrounding hunters and merchants.

Those fireflies... are spirits!

The essence of demons is their soul.

You might only get one after killing thousands of demons, and it's worth at least a million!

What kind of incredible luck does this young man have?

The burly man who was familiar with Lin Mian stared in disbelief, his Adam's apple bobbing involuntarily, his eyes filled with a mixture of envy and shock.

Spirit?!

An ordinary merchant who had never left the city before obtained a spirit essence on his first demon hunt.

It's important to know that the probability of obtaining a Soul Essence is extremely low, and only those who possess a Soul Vessel or are necromancers can collect it.

Is it...

Mo Mian actually awakened the necromancy ability, which is one in ten thousand, which is why he dared to go out into the wild to hunt demons alone.

And then, out of nowhere, a giant-eyed, bloody rat spirit was unearthed!

Goodness, one spirit essence is equivalent to the entire profit of a demon-hunting team killing dozens of demons!

The big man secretly regretted that he had misjudged the man.

This Mo Mian is no ordinary businessman; he's clearly a ruthless character who has made a name for himself today.

How wonderful it would be to join my own monster-hunting team!

The essence has a wide range of uses, including strengthening contracted beasts, crafting magical tools, and tempering star particles.

Even though the Giant-Eyed Blood Rat is the lowest-ranking servant, it doesn't diminish the rarity of its essence, especially in a small city like Bo City.

Therefore, as soon as Lin Mian revealed his essence, he was instantly surrounded by people.

"Young man, I'll offer five million!" A lean old man squeezed forward, his eyes gleaming.

"This spirit is of superior quality; five million is definitely not a bad deal!"

"Five million? Are you kidding me? How long has it been since Bo City produced a spirit spirit!"

Another bald man with a face full of scars sneered, "I'll bid five hundred and fifty!"

"Six million!"

"Six million and one dollar!"

Bidding erupted one after another, and the trading area instantly became abuzz.

The competition was fierce, with some people winning by only one dollar more than the person in front of them. The atmosphere was so tense that they almost came to blows.

"Young man, I'll offer seven million."

A gentle voice rang out, and a man dressed in luxurious clothes but with an incongruous demeanor slowly walked out from the crowd.

As soon as he spoke, the surroundings fell silent, and no one dared to raise the price any further.

This person was Yang Zuohe from the Magic Association, a mid-level water mage.

His status and power were undeniable, and no one wanted to compete with him for them.

"Okay, seven million, I'm very satisfied."

Seeing that no one else was bidding, Lin Mian immediately nodded.

This price far exceeded his expectations.

You could even say they made a fortune!

He gave Yang Zuohe his bank card number, and Yang Zuohe acted swiftly, with seven million yuan arriving in his account in no time.

"Young man, may I ask your name? Judging by your build, you're quite young. Bo City needs fresh blood like you."

Yang Zuohe looked him up and down.

Although Lin Mian was wearing a mask, his bright eyes and upright figure revealed his extreme youth.

He looked almost exactly like a high school student.

But how could a high school student possibly hunt down demons alone and obtain such a rare spirit?

"Mo Mian".

"If Brother Mo Mian has any more materials in the future, feel free to send them to the Magic Association, and I will buy them at a high price," Yang Zuohe said with a smile.

He never expected that he would encounter such a rare item as a spirit while just casually strolling around the Hunter's Hall.

The Magic Association is in dire need of various resources to function.

"Definitely." Lin Mian nodded slightly.

In this way, a stable and reliable channel has been established.

The transaction was completed, and Lin Mian did not linger.

Even after he left, the hunters' chatter continued.

"He used to be just a middleman, buying and selling things. How did he suddenly become a hunter? And he even got his hands on some rare spirit essence!"

"Sigh, times are getting tougher and tougher. Even businessmen are trying to steal our jobs..."

……

Stepping out of the Hunter's Hall, a cool evening breeze greeted me, bringing a refreshing feeling.

However, a single demon hunt brought in over seven million coins, proving that the higher the risk, the greater the reward.

Mika poked her little head out from the summoning plane, took a deep breath of the fresh air outside, and called out contentedly, "Mika~"

Lin Mian raised his hand and rubbed its head, then looked down at the little loach pendant around its neck.

The pendant hung quietly in front of her chest, its bluish-green luster even more intense than when she set off.

For it, swallowing three fragments of soul was a decent snack.

Besides, since we borrowed Mo Fan's little mudfish, we should give something in return.

By the time Lin Mian rushed back to school, it was already completely dark.

Back in his dormitory, Mo Fan was engrossed in studying a magic textbook.

Although Mo Fan was a student who missed out on the nine-year compulsory magic education, it didn't stop him from using all his time outside of meditation to study.

"Old Mian, where have you been all day?"

Lin Mian did not answer immediately, but simply took out two stacks of brand-new banknotes from his pocket and casually placed them on Mo Fan's bedside table.

"Holy crap, you...you robbed someone?" Mo Fan exclaimed, staring at the stack of money. "It's not too late to turn yourself in!"

"You can't do anything illegal!"

Lin Mian's lips twitched.

"I made some money hunting monsters today. Lend me the little mudfish; this is your share."

As he spoke, Lin Mian took off the little loach pendant and handed it back to Mo Fan.

Mo Fan didn't take the pendant first; his gaze was fixed on the 20,000 yuan, his expression complex.

Monster hunter!

Lin Mian really went into the wilderness and fought the demons head-on.

His classmates were still studying magic theory at school, connecting with the stars, and yearning for magic.

He himself had only just mastered three stars, but Lin Mian was different; he went straight into the wilderness to slay demons and monsters and came back alive.

I'm a darling!

This is definitely the strongest high school student in Bocheng!

No, considering that he awakened magic in his first year of high school two months ago, he is the strongest high school student in the country!

Mo Fan remained silent for a moment, but finally reached out and hung the little loach pendant back around his neck.

The moment his fingertips touched the pendant, his pupils dilated slightly.

This little loach actually carried a warmth I had never felt before.

He glanced at the 20,000 yuan again, his Adam's apple bobbing, his voice lower than usual:

"Brother Mian, seriously... you're really going to give it to me?"

"Here you go, I already promised you."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!" Mo Fan grinned, his eyes instantly blazing with fighting spirit. "Once I master magic, I'll definitely go monster hunting with you! Otherwise, I won't feel at ease keeping this money."

Hunting monsters is great! It's a quick way to make money!

He was born with two elements, so if it really came down to a fight, he might not be any worse than Lin Mian... right?