Chapter Thirty-Two: The Demon Temple

  Gao Feng's eyesight far surpassed that of ordinary people, and although he was sitting in the corner of the store, he could see clearly the goods being tasted and sold on other tables.

  There are gold, silver and jade jewelry as well as various precious stones that make up the ornaments. There are also all sorts of exquisite carvings and trinkets, all of which are beautiful and luxurious. These things are exactly what a jeweler should have, but there are also some inconspicuous goods. This kind of merchandise is not only inconspicuous, but even inharmonious with the rich atmosphere, such as stones, medicinal materials, and even some tattered and worn-out leather, wood chips, etc.

  Gao Feng, on the other hand, noticed more of these discordant goods. There were two tables displaying such items, right in front of him. The customers at this place were also different from those wealthy figures in the store, but rather Taoist priests and Buddhist monks wearing kasayas.

  "This store also operates various materials for Taoist temples, and Taoist masters often come to support us."

  Seeing Gao Feng's attention, Zhang Zhuang smiled and explained that the materials and ingredients used for cultivation and practice were not ordinary items, and the prices were no lower than gold, silver, and jade. The profit was also substantial. In this kind of setting, it was quite suitable. Seeing Gao Feng's interest, Zhang Zhuang continued to say:

  "If you're interested, sir, please take a look at our inner courtyard. We have more elixirs and treasures for sale there. As you know, our store has a relationship with the Taoist temple, and our reputation in the capital is impeccable. There's no need to worry about counterfeit or inferior goods."

  Zhang Zhanggui, this is the nature of a businessman, and Gao Feng started selling it. Speaking of which, the Town Demon Lieutenant was originally going to deal with evil spirits and demons, although he was a martial artist, but related to Taoist magic and divine powers, so most of the Town Demon Lieutenants had treasures or magical instruments, no wonder Zhang Zhanggui said this.

  "Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it for now!"

  Gao Feng smiled wryly and pushed it away. The price of the treasure and elixir was far beyond gold, silver, and jewels. How could a poor household like his afford it? He had heard that General Gao Tianhe of the Imperial Guard had once bought an elixir for three thousand taels of silver, which only kept one's appearance youthful for three years. This kind of elixir was still considered ordinary, not to mention other elixirs and treasures. With his own salary, it was not even worth thinking about.

  Besides, it's not like the Forever Jewelry Store would give away something so expensive to themselves. Although they're officials, the Forever family has a good background and doesn't need to be too concerned about themselves, so it's better not to look for trouble.

  He could invite himself in for a cup of tea, and take a look at the jewelry store's scenery. For Gao Feng, it already felt pretty good, and he didn't ask for more. He could feel the other party's kindness, and as he strolled around the store listening to the conversations, his exceptional eyesight and hearing picked up on every word. Even if they weren't intentionally trying to be heard, the conversations of the people in the store still poured into his ears. Gao Feng had gradually grown accustomed to this state, and didn't particularly mind it.

  "Hou Gongzi, this short sword comes from Yanshan Mountain and is said to be a relic of the War Demon Temple..."

  "War Demon Temple"... wasn't that name seen on the mountain? On the stone tablet by the side of the road up the mountain, in the second section. When Gao Feng saw it on the mountain, he had never heard of this name before and didn't pay attention to it, but unexpectedly heard it again in this jewelry store. What exactly is that mountain, where exactly is it, and what about this War Demon Temple...

  Gao Feng's heart was startled, and he directly turned his head to look at that table. That table was very close to where Gao Feng was sitting. The waiter stood beside the table, and a young nobleman sat at the edge of the table, carefully holding a short sword for viewing.

  The short sword was simple in style, without any decorations. The blade and edge were not particularly remarkable, nor did it shine much, being only iron-colored, with occasional flashes at the blade's edge. However, Gao Feng understood that this so-called "hidden edge" was actually an extremely sharp manifestation.

  Zhang Guan naturally discovered Gao Feng's direction of attention, he looked over in the same direction, smiled and leaned in close, saying in a low voice:

  "Is Commander Gao interested in this kind of weapon?"

  Gaofeng suppressed the surprise in his heart and calmly asked:

  "Excuse me, shopkeeper, what's the origin of this Demon-Slaying Temple? How come I've never heard of it?"

  The desk was close by, and it wasn't unusual to hear the conversation of companions. Zhang Guan didn't think this was strange at all. When Gao Feng asked, he smiled and explained:

  "It seems that we will have to test our skills against each other, as you must know, people say that the demons are in the nine hells and yellow springs below, constantly killing each other without rest. This kind of bloody battle tempering naturally makes them skilled in martial arts, unmatched in combat. It is said that among the demons, the war demon is the most skilled in battle. I don't know when it started, but there were warriors who began to worship this war demon, and thus the War Demon Temple was born. It is said that those who worship the war demon not only greatly improve their martial arts skills but also have various divine assistance. Moreover, since the war demon is unmatched in combat, they are also extremely skilled at crafting armor and weapons. Therefore, among the people who worship the war demon, there is also a class of armorsmiths, whose crafted armor and weapons are all top-notch..."

  "Where is the War Demon Temple now?"

  Gao Feng couldn't help but interrupt the shopkeeper, who smiled and continued:

  "It had long been gone, and it was still a mistake years ago. Someone discovered a relic in the depths of Yanshan Mountain, where they found armor and weapons. It wasn't until later, after searching through ancient texts, that it became known that 300 years before the current dynasty was established, the War Demon Temple had vanished without a trace. The warriors who worshipped the war demons also disappeared, leaving behind only the extraordinary armor and blades excavated from the relic. This slowly spread, and many armories began to imitate them. Some clever ones even set up workshops in Yanshan Mountain, creating new pieces and claiming they were excavated."

  At this point, Zhang Guan lowered his voice a bit and said with a smile:

  "Didn't the grown-ups hear that fellow at the table say 'it's said that'? That young master Hou also has a number in his heart, and it's enough to have a 'it's said that' origin to show off when he goes back."

  That's business, Gao Feng and Zhang Zhuangguan exchanged a smile.

  After hearing the story of the War Demon Temple, Gao Feng no longer had the heart to drink tea. He thanked the shopkeeper and said he still had business to attend to, so Gao Feng took his leave.

  As he walked out the door, the street was somewhat chaotic. Upon closer inspection, he found that the constables were rushing about, some arresting people and others chasing them away. Gao Feng understood that these constables from the Zhongjing Prefecture were catching and driving away those who were guilty of crimes, including thieves, swindlers, and all sorts of other riffraff.

  Who would have thought that I had such a fearsome reputation? These lazy rascals were actually scared stiff by me, and now they're starting to shape up.

  It's not a bad thing either. After cleaning up this time, Shimaji Street will be much cleaner. Gao Feng's face showed a smile as he walked down the steps in front of Yongji Store.

  On the street, watching the catchers rushing around, the good citizens were not in a panic, and they even applauded. This scene was really rare. The catchers were all sweating profusely, and their mood was not good either. When someone blocked their way, they would often scold them a few words. Coincidentally, Gao Feng walked out and happened to be standing in front of one of the catchers.

  "Get out of my sight!"

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