The next morning, at dawn.
Chu Tian left the dance troupe and walked into a dark alley.
A swirl of black mist later, he transformed into his horned demon form.
Thanks to his continuous growth in strength, his demonic form now bore almost no difference from a human.
Even the horns on his head were concealed through his abilities.
However, compared to his human self, his features were more chiseled, his aura more imposing and majestic, and his height had increased by over twenty centimeters…
Though his face still bore some resemblance to his human form, the differences in height and demeanor made it impossible to connect the two identities.
Of course, in his horned demon form, Chu Tian was naturally gifted in that aspect as well-reaching an astonishing 25 cm, roughly the size and length of a child’s forearm.
Last night, the debut performance had been a resounding success.
Those with sharp business instincts had come knocking that very evening, hoping to incorporate promotional elements into the backdrop crystals broadcast across the 32 cities.
Following Su Nian’s advice, Matthew decided to meet with these potential business partners the day after tomorrow to negotiate collectively.
They would select multiple types of collaborators based on the prices offered and their respective strengths.
Clearly, the impact of the debut performance was already evident, proving that “Magic Feather Fantasy” wasn’t just viable-it was poised for tremendous success.
Thus, an internal celebration was held.
Su Nian, the biggest contributor, was rewarded with 200 gold coins by Matthew-100 for purchasing Let It Go and another 100 as a bonus.
Overjoyed, Su Nian indulged in some rare drinking and went to bed early.
In her drowsy state, she mumbled words like “strike it rich,” “make a fortune,” “achieve fame,” and “good brother.”
At this moment, aside from Chu Tian and the two guards he had summoned from his own forces, the rest of the Magic Feather Fantasy members were likely still fast asleep.
Chu Tian had ventured out in his demonic form early in the morning to establish a covert base within the Academy City, infiltrating human society.
This location would not only allow him to stay close to Su Nian for easy access to Irritation Points, but it would also provide convenient access to the Academy City’s Magic Workshop for purchasing relevant magical tools.
Moreover, Academy City was relatively close to the neutral nations.
This meant it was one of the first major cities the demon race would target for invasion and infiltration.
Establishing a foothold here would allow him to hinder the demons’ early preparations as much as possible.
Thus, beyond being the captain of Magic Feather Fantasy’s guards, he needed another identity.
Which was why Chu Tian had chosen to assume his demonic form.
First, he needed a place to stay.
The simplest method… was to buy a sufficiently large and discreet property.
Though real estate in Academy City wasn’t cheap.
At this point, Chu Tian was far from short on funds.
After plundering several orc and lizardmen tribes, his wealth had grown immense, making the purchase of a property in Academy City a trivial matter.
A short while later, Demon Chu Tian, his face hidden beneath a hood, arrived at the Adventurers’ Guild.
As for why he came here to buy a house-it was because adventurers, driven by their so-called rank progression, would carry out their employer’s tasks swiftly, regardless of pay or difficulty.
Therefore, posting a property search request at the Adventurers’ Guild would likely be far more efficient.
Over time…
The Adventurers’ Guild also doubled as a real estate transaction center.
Chu Tian had quite a few requirements for the house.
First, it needed to be a standalone property, spacious enough with good privacy, a sufficiently large yard, preferably with a basement, and located far from the bustling city center.
If all went according to plan…
He would soon have Su Nian obediently reporting to this yet-to-be-purchased location.
Standing before the mission board, Chu Tian’s deep voice resonated, “I’d like to post a mission-to find a house that meets my requirements. The commission is 20 gold coins.”
The guild staff hurriedly took notes.
Such a generous commission naturally attracted many adventurers eager to inquire about suitable properties for sale.
All that remained was to wait.
During the wait, Chu Tian used a communication crystal ball to instruct Finn, the castle steward who tamed magical beasts in the Monster Forest, to send some personnel to the Academy City.
Within the Monster Forest stood a dilapidated ancient castle, now under his control.
After expansion, it had become the main city of the Monster Kingdom.
At this moment, this sprawling city centered around the ancient castle already housed over a hundred people and held captive thousands of magical beasts.
An hour later.
It’s no wonder the Adventurers’ Guild was known for its efficiency.
A vacant estate called “Shadowmoon Manor” was reportedly up for sale.
Originally inhabited by a mage, this manor perfectly met Chu Tian’s requirements so vast it deserved to be called a “manor.”
Shortly after, a carriage carried the two of them toward Shadowmoon Manor.
“Honored guest, the seller says the price must be at least sixty thousand gold coins,” the elderly servant handling the sale explained.
Chu Tian gazed at the expansive manor before him, slightly frowning.
Sixty thousand gold coins-that was no small sum.
If not for his current wealth, he truly couldn’t afford it.
Though the price was within his means, he wasn’t about to be easily taken advantage of.
“Forty-five thousand gold coins-that’s already a generous offer. You must understand, this manor has been vacant for a long time and requires extensive repairs and maintenance,” Chu Tian’s deep, magnetic voice rang out.
The bearded adventurer quickly chimed in, “Forty-five thousand is more than fair. The eastern district is far from both the Magic Academy and the city square. Though spacious, it’s too remote.”
Eager to secure the deal and claim his twenty-gold commission, the bearded adventurer naturally sided with Chu Tian.
“Fifty thousand gold coins. The Shadowmoon Manor covers 50,000 square meters of land. Even excluding the multi-level building area and underground space, purchasing just the land alone would still be a profitable deal for you,” the old servant explained after some thought.
“If not for the owner’s urgent need to sell and the scarcity of buyers who can afford such a sum, it wouldn’t be priced this low. The original construction cost exceeded eighty thousand gold coins,” the servant added.
Chu Tian pondered silently, making mental calculations.
In his previous life, Prince Gong’s Mansion covered about 60,000 square meters, while Trump’s Mar-a-Lago spanned roughly 80,000 square meters.
From this perspective, Shadowmoon Manor was indeed substantial.
Finally, he nodded.
“Fifty thousand gold coins it is, but I need all the paperwork finalized promptly and the manor thoroughly cleared of any debris.”
The bearded adventurer and the old servant exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up with delight.
“Deal!”
Chu Tian retrieved five hundred purple crystal coins from his storage ring and handed them to the old servant.
The elderly servant took the 500 purple coins-equivalent to 100 gold coins each-counted carefully, and said respectfully, “From this moment onward, this manor belongs to you.”
After obtaining the deed to the Shadowmoon Manor, Chu Tian turned and left, his mind already forming a complete plan.
Upon returning to the Magic Feather Fantasy, he would need to monitor Su Nian’s every move even more closely.
He would wait for the right moment to lure her here.
He was certain that in this place, which now belonged to him, he would be able to completely control Su Nian…
At this point, the Monster Forest no longer had enough monster tribes left for him to grow stronger quickly, and his forces were not yet ready to be exposed in the open.
So, humiliating Su Nian once again became the fastest way for him to gain Provocation Points.
Just as Chu Tian was lost in his fantasies—
The communication crystal ball began to ring.
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