233: Chapter 233 One man can hold the pass against ten thousand.

The second floor of the Demon Suppressing Tower has finally opened.

However, what caught Cao Kun's eye even more among these hundreds of people...

Was that dozens of young and beautiful female cultivators actually had exceptionally bright Sentient Being Liness extending from them.

He followed the Sentient Being Liness to sense the emotions of these female cultivators.

At this moment, their minds were filled with thoughts like:

"Even though he stole my money, the way he swung his sword to save me was so domineering and handsome! I feel so safe!"

"Heavens, his back standing amidst the lightning is simply like a god descending to the world..."

"Sob, sob, although my Storage Ring is gone, it's so good to be alive... and he's really so handsome!"

The corners of Cao Kun's mouth curled up slightly.

As expected, these days just having money isn't enough; you also have to be handsome, powerful,

And have a little bit of that irresistible 'badness'.

How sweet!

Cao Kun restrained his aura and stepped out from the aftermath of the Lightning Tribulation.

Seeing him unharmed, those Prodigies stood up one after another.

Some wanted to say something, but looking at Cao Kun's indifferent face, they swallowed their words back down.

After all, they had just been charged a protection fee by him.

Going up to try and get close now would be somewhat shameless.

"Alright, don't just stand there like statues; there's no place serving food here."

Cao Kun glanced sideways at the crowd and waved his hand casually.

"Go back to your homes and find your mothers."

"Today's protection fee is a 'friendship price'. Next time you encounter danger, remember to contact me in advance. Old customers get a twenty percent discount."

The Prodigies felt as if they had been granted a massive amnesty and hurriedly cupped their fists to bid farewell.

They were afraid that if they walked too slowly, Cao Kun would charge some kind of appearance fee.

Ye Qingyun was the fastest one to run.

Two of his three Top-Grade Spirit Treasure Flying Swords had been confiscated by Cao Kun. His heart was bleeding, but at least his life was intact.

As long as the green hills remain, one need not worry about firewood.

In the future, if he saw this man named Cao, he would rather circle the entire Ancient God Ruins than get within half a step of him again.

However.

Just as the crowd was leaving one after another.

A timid voice rang out from among the people.

"Bi—Big Brother Cao!"

Cao Kun turned his head to look.

It was that female cultivator from the Tianji Pavilion who had been the first to hand over her Storage Ring.

She looked to be in her early twenties, wearing a light blue Tianji Pavilion uniform dress. Her features were delicate—not exactly a peerless beauty, but she won points for being lively and cute.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed crimson, her hands were twisting the hem of her clothes, and she summoned the courage to speak.

"I-I'm called Su Su!"

"If there is danger next time... can I still find you to pay the protection fee?"

Cao Kun raised an eyebrow.

Su Su?

This little girl was interesting.

The first to pay, and now the first to strike up a conversation, rushing to sign up for a membership.

Moreover, she had over three million Top-Grade Spirit Stones in her Storage Ring; the Tianji Pavilion was indeed a Sect for the wealthy.

Such a high-quality client must have their relationship maintained well.

Adhering to the principle that 'the customer is God', Cao Kun very generously took out a Transmission Stone from his Storage Ring and flicked it over with a finger.

"Of course, no problem! You're welcome anytime."

Su Su caught the Transmission Stone with both hands as if holding some rare treasure, her face so red it was about to smoke.

"Th—Thank you, Big Brother Cao!"

When this scene fell into the eyes of the other female cultivators, the pot instantly boiled over.

What?

She actually got his contact information?!

Several young female cultivators who had already walked a few steps away immediately turned back and surrounded him with blushing faces.

Each one was more enthusiastic than the last.

"Big Brother Cao, I want one too! I am Shen Linger from the Myriad Sword Sect!"

"Big Brother Cao, I can pay more next time! Even double the protection fee is fine!"

"Big Brother Cao, I-I don't have much money, but I know Alchemy! I can use my bo... cough, use medicine to pay off the debt!"

Looking at this group of blushing girls with peach blossoms in their eyes, Cao Kun felt a surge of emotion in his heart.

This is the charm brought by strength.

They were just searched and plundered by him, and now they were all rushing to give him their contact info.

He refused no one, smilingly taking out Transmission Stones from his System space to distribute while maintaining order.

"Everyone gets one, everyone gets one. Line up, don't push!"

"One per person, fair price for all. If you encounter any trouble in the Divine Ruins in the future, contact Big Brother Cao anytime, and I'll keep you safe."

The male cultivators around them watched this scene, their teeth nearly grinding to dust.

Is there no justice left in this world?!

This living Yama was just looting them a moment ago, how did he suddenly turn into a popular favorite?

These Senior and Junior Sisters were usually as cold as icebergs in the Sect, ignoring everyone.

Now they're all rushing to give him money and throw themselves at him?

They're practically begging to give themselves away for free?!

Ye Qingyun's eyes turned red as he watched the group of Junior Sisters chirping around Cao Kun.

Damn it.

The money is gone, the swords are gone, and even the Junior Sisters are gone.

What exactly did he come to the Ancient God Ruins for this time?

The other male cultivators were even more red-eyed with jealousy, wishing they could take his place.

But hindered by Cao Kun's perverted strength, they could only bottle it up with tears.

A male Disciple from the Myriad Dao Sect couldn't help but mutter in a low voice:

"Isn't he just a bit more handsome, a bit stronger, and has more money... what's so great about that..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Junior Sister beside him turned her head and glared at him.

"Which one of those do you have?"

Male Disciple: "..."

That pierced the heart.

After sending off this group of high-quality clients.

Cao Kun stood alone in the center of the Blood Crystal Valley, closing his eyes to sense the changes within his body.

The spiritual power of the Early Void Refinement Stage surged through his Meridians, more than ten times more robust than the Late Soul Transformation Stage.

After being tempered by the Seven-Colored Heavenly Lightning, the purity of his Chaos Qi had reached a new level.

The physical strength of his Five Emperors Origin True Body had also increased again.

He was now confident he could go head-to-head with that old fellow Yin Tianzheng.

Most importantly, he had developed a batch of potential repeat customers.

In the future within the Ancient God Ruins, these female cultivators would be his mobile intelligence network and mobile wallets.

Today's haul was like catching several fish with one net.

Cao Kun calculated his gains happily.

But now, he had something more important to do.

The second floor of the Demon Suppressing Tower had opened; he had to go in and take a look.

The time flow on the first floor was already one day outside equals one year inside the tower.

What would the second floor be?

Cao Kun suppressed his curiosity and decided to enter the tower first.

By the way...

It was also time to see his long-unseen harem.

After all, nearly a month had passed in the outside world. Converting the time flow of the first floor, they had already been cultivating bitterly inside for nearly thirty years.

Thirty years without meeting.

Just thinking about it made him a little excited.

Cao Kun activated the Demon Suppressing Tower, and his figure flashed as he vanished into it.

...

The first floor of the Demon Suppressing Tower.

Cao Kun thought that upon stepping into the tower, he would see his beautiful ladies each cultivating hard.

But as soon as he looked up.

Yu Linglong, Leng Qingyue, Liu Rumeng, Meng Yudie, Yun Xiyue, Luo Qingcheng, Qin Canglan, and Nangong Wan.

A total of eight peerless Jade Beasts.

They were all standing at the entrance in a row, staring at him with dark, deep gazes.

That look, how should he put it...

It was like eight tigresses who had been hungry for thirty years finally seeing prey delivered to their door.

Cao Kun's footsteps subconsciously faltered.

His intuition told him that something was not quite right.

Taking a closer look.

Good heavens.

These eight women were dressed exceptionally enticingly today.

Eight kinds of charm, eight kinds of peerless beauty.

Cao Kun almost had his blood flow backward and Breakthrough to the Middle Void Refinement Stage on the spot.

Calm down.

This group of women had clearly come prepared.

He quickly analyzed the situation.

Liu Rumeng, who had been taken into the tower earlier, must have already recounted everything about Empress Yue Chan and Goddess Ye Qingqiu outside with added color.

So these eight women were now united against a common enemy.

Good heavens.

They were here to hold a criticism meeting.

But Cao Kun was a man who had weathered great storms.

Was he really afraid of an ambush from just eight women?

Qin Canglan