I am becoming the ultimate demon.

Chapter 33 The whereabouts of the Pseudo-Immortal Cult, Preparing for the Ceremony; Armor, Investiga

"Young master, please let me speak with you in private." The man extended his hand, pointing towards the side room behind him.

Ji Lin nodded slightly and followed the man to the back room to discuss the matter.

As the two entered the room, the man peeked out, looked around to make sure no one was nearby, and then slowly closed the door.

The room was simply and simply furnished, with no superfluous decorations, just a few white walls and a dark red solid wood table and a few wooden stools in the middle.

"Before we make the deal, I'd like to ask how I can be sure your information is true? If I can't guarantee it, then this deal is off," Ji Lin said preemptively.

"Yes, your concerns are valid. Young master, please listen to me first, and you'll know whether what I said is true or not. If you still think it's unreliable, then just pretend I didn't say anything." The man's tone was very gentle.

Ji Lin nodded, thinking that this person was quite honest. It wouldn't hurt to let him talk first. If it was fake, he would turn around and leave now. If it was real, he wouldn't renege on his debt.

"I heard that this pseudo-immortal sect recently obtained a treasure and is preparing to hold some kind of ceremony." The man paused for a moment.

Upon hearing the word "treasure," Ji Lin immediately narrowed his eyes and clenched his fists.

What this person said is plausible, or at least true. They went to great lengths to obtain this bone flute, which must be some kind of key item.

"Please continue." He raised his hand slightly, gesturing for him to continue.

"On the night of the full moon, on the banks of the Huai River."

Upon hearing what the man said, Ji Lin immediately stood up in surprise. Wasn't the night of the full moon tomorrow night?

He didn't have much time left. The Huai River was so vast that he needed to spend time searching for it, and he couldn't be discovered.

He lightly tapped the table, thud! He was afraid of breaking the table, but it still made quite a sound.

"Young master, please don't rush. There's still some information about the False Immortal Sect that I'll tell you more about," the man continued.

"The pseudo-immortal sect operating in this area is just a branch; its headquarters is located in Huaiding Prefecture, and it has many experts."

"The leader of the Pure Dust Altar, a branch of the False Immortal Sect, has reached the level of transcendent sainthood. Please proceed with caution, young master."

After speaking, the man took the money sword from Ji Lin's hand, turned around, opened the door, and left.

Ji Lin was left sitting blankly on the stool, marveling at how resourceful and talented the people in the black market were.

The fact that this person can obtain information at this level suggests that he is no ordinary individual. If it weren't for the principles of the transaction, I would really like to get to know him better.

He slowly walked out of the room and returned to the trading site.

Seeing Ji Lin's preoccupied expression, Yun Cui cautiously asked, "Young Master, is this person reliable? Has the deal been completed?"

"Yes. The transaction went smoothly." Ji Lin nodded.

Seeing that the young master was still thinking about something, she didn't disturb him any further and sat quietly beside him to watch the trade fair.

Ji Lin wanted to see what other items were left for trade that could effectively deal with these pseudo-immortal sect members. More strength meant a better chance of victory.

"I have two powerful weapons left behind by a great figure from the previous dynasty, called the Heaven-Shaking Thunder."

There were originally three, but I accidentally used one. Good heavens, one thunderbolt killed over a hundred bandits.

However, this craft has been lost to time and is extremely rare. Every piece used is one less available, and it's impossible to replicate. Believe it or not, it's up to you. It only costs one thousand taels of gold.

"What the hell? Just use some explosives, why ask for a thousand taels of gold?"

After the man finished speaking, the audience erupted in uproar.

Ji Lin's eyes widened immediately. He had heard of the Heaven-Shaking Thunder. Before he transmigrated, this thing only appeared in the cultivation world. How could there be such a powerful thing in this low-level martial arts world?

Explosives may not be effective against martial artists who have reached the pinnacle of their abilities, but this earth-shattering thunder is clearly something that even those at the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, or Nascent Soul stages would have to be wary of.

While it might not be that exaggerated, it should be more than enough to deal with Li Quan.

"I changed it!!" Ji Lin raised his hand and shouted.

Finally, he changed into a brown suit of armor and a chainmail, one for Big Beard and one for Little Black, respectively.

After the transaction was completed, Ji Lin and Yun Cui rushed back to Xiong'an County overnight, and they could not stay there for even a moment longer.

We need to immediately assemble the night patrol team to check along the riverbank and see if we can find any trace of them, and scout the area in advance.

Soon after, Ji Lin led his night patrol team to the banks of the Huai River.

"Everyone must act with extreme caution to avoid alerting them. Report any signs of the cult immediately and try to avoid engaging in combat with them."

He gave a few instructions, and the night patrol team split up, forming units of three.

He then set off with Liu Qingmei, Huang Yu, and Tang Wu to deal with any uncontrollable situations that might arise.

After everyone set off, the three of them saw him carrying a box and looked puzzled.

"Boss, what's inside?"

"It must be a gift the delivery guy prepared for us. Did he find something good while he was out shopping?"

"He's not that considerate. He only cares about his mission. He wouldn't understand a girl's feelings at all."

The three of them were talking to each other, but their eyes were full of anticipation.

"Sigh, only the bearded man is right."

Ji Lin opened the box and saw three pieces of armor of different colors and shapes lying there.

"This is yours, this is yours, this is yours."

The three of them happily accepted their respective protective gear.

Huang Yu and Tang Wu didn't care much; as long as it was practical and fit well, that was fine. They weren't entirely satisfied, but their faces were full of smiles.

Only Liu Qingmei held it in her hand, looking at it again and again, as if she couldn't put it down.

"No one has given me a gift since my father died..."

She only noticed the strange looks from the three men after she finished speaking, realizing that she had accidentally let something slip.

Seeing the troubled look on her face, Ji Lin and the other two didn't press her for more information.

"If you like it, that's good. If you like it, that's good."

Liu Qingmei didn't shy away from it. She took off her purple outer garment, revealing the white inner lining, and put on the green silkworm robe.

The silk robe she had just put on was very form-fitting, highlighting her voluptuous figure.

She carefully straightened her clothes, swaying her tall and straight figure slightly, tossing her long, black hair over, and immediately a charming floral fragrance wafted through the air.

Big Beard and Little Black were still too inexperienced and innocent. They turned away with their faces red, knowing that they should not look at what was improper.

Only Ji Lin stared intently at her, his mouth almost watering, a gurgling sound escaping his throat.

"Have you seen enough, our young master Ji? Father was right, all men are lecherous wolves!"

Seeing that Ji Lin was looking at her with such longing, not the usual look between friends, she stuck out her tongue at him twice and walked away with a look of disdain.

Big Beard and Little Black felt even more embarrassed after hearing her say that all men are perverts. They hadn't even looked, so why were they being insulted as well? They should have taken a closer look.

Only Ji Lin looked at the moonlight overhead nonchalantly, whistling to conceal the turmoil in his heart.

Along the banks of the Huai River, a thick fog began to spread, turning the river pitch black. Even the moonlight could not penetrate the dark fog. It was clear at a glance that this was no ordinary fog; it often emitted an unusual aura, giving people a sinister and terrifying feeling.

Dozens of people braved the wind and snow, going against the current to examine suspicious traces in the surrounding area.

They moved with light steps, as if they had received special training, and made almost no sound.

"Report! We've spotted a round altar ahead, and it looks like it's being guarded," a team member whispered as he ran over.