177: The money you pay for your life will increase

“Let me think…”

The Ape Demon lowered his head, seemingly deep in thought.

After a long moment, he finally looked up again and said, “It should be around ten thousand…”

“Hmm?”

Jiang Lan raised an eyebrow.

Ten thousand?

He was surprised, not because the Cultivation Technique was too expensive, but because it was a bit too cheap.

Ten thousand contribution points seemed like a lot, but a regular Inner Sect Disciple already had over three thousand contribution points in his possession.

So, ten thousand wasn't particularly excessive.

One must know that the Inner Sect Disciples of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall were usually only in the Spirit Gathering Realm.

They weren't even at Mortal Shedding.

Even Mortal Shedding and Demon Infant Realm were two major Realms apart.

“Why is it so cheap?” Jiang Lan voiced the doubt in his heart.

The Ape Demon said:

“I’m not sure of the specific reason, but it’s probably because no demon would actively use contribution points to purchase Cultivation Techniques, so the Hall just symbolically set a price.”

Jiang Lan nodded.

If it was as the Ape Demon said, then it was indeed the case.

Normal Disciples wouldn't hide their strength.

As they improved, the Ten Thousand Demons Hall would directly issue the Secret Manuals for the next stage of Cultivation Techniques.

Therefore, no one would actively buy them.

In this way, it was cheaper for him.

Thoughts whirled in Jiang Lan’s mind.

So, next, he only needed to get a little over six thousand more contribution points to exchange for a Cultivation Technique for the Demon Infant Realm.

He had already confirmed that even a demon’s Cultivation Technique could be Cultivated by him.

After all, the Kun Peng Demon Scripture that Old Wolf had brought him earlier had already appeared on the System panel.

As long as it appeared, it meant he could Cultivate it using lifespan.

In this way, there was nothing to worry about.

Jiang Lan decided on two things he needed to do next.

First was to acquire contribution points.

Once he had ten thousand contribution points, he would directly exchange for the Cultivation Technique.

Immediately after that, he would slaughter this demon mountain.

He would use the lifespan gained to raise his Realm.

When he reached the Peak of Demon Infant, he would then consider the next step.

As for being discovered.

As long as it wasn't the Kunpeng Demon Emperor personally hunting him, Jiang Lan wasn't afraid.

Moreover, this place wasn't too far from the Human Race border; at worst, he could just go back and plan anew.

He wouldn't believe that the Kunpeng Demon Emperor would dare to enter Human Race territory to hunt him down.

Didn't he see the fate of the Green Lantern Goddess?

Of course, all of this was just a preliminary plan.

Plans are never as fast as changes; if any unexpected situation arose then, he would adapt accordingly.

Now, it was time to get contribution points.

However, Jiang Lan didn't intend to earn them slowly, bit by bit.

If he earned them slowly, when would he ever finish?

He looked at the Ape Demon.

“I’ve changed my mind. Since you know my true identity, I think it’s better if you die.”

The Ape Demon froze instantly.

Wasn't he doing quite well just now? How could he suddenly turn hostile?

However, her reaction speed was also extremely fast. She immediately kowtowed repeatedly, her huge tiger head slamming onto the cave floor, making 'thud, thud, thud' sounds.

“Mercy, my lord! I definitely won’t blab! Please don’t kill me!”

Jiang Lan remained unmoved, quietly watching the Ape Demon’s actions.

After more than ten breaths, the Ape Demon’s forehead had already swollen into a large lump, with quite a bit of blood seeping from it.

Only then did Jiang Lan speak faintly:

“Then the price for your life will have to increase.”

Hearing that there was hope for survival, the Ape Demon no longer cared if he had contribution points and immediately said:

“Alright!”

Hearing the Ape Demon agree, a smile flickered in Jiang Lan's eyes, and he softly said, “Alright, stop kowtowing for now, it must hurt quite a bit.”

In reality, he hadn't intended to kill the Ape Demon right now.

His words just now were merely to extract more contribution points from the Ape Demon.

Ten thousand contribution points would be difficult for him to acquire on his own.

But the Ape Demon was an Inner Sect Disciple after all, and should have many friends; getting ten thousand contribution points would definitely be much easier for him than for Jiang Lan.

Moreover, he didn't need ten thousand contribution points right now.

Jiang Lan already had over three thousand.

He only needed a little over six thousand more.

The Ape Demon raised his head. What was originally a fierce face now, in Jiang Lan’s eyes, seemed somewhat comical for some reason.

“Ten thousand contribution points. I want them tomorrow. If you can’t get them, you die. No problem, right?”

The Ape Demon wasn’t stupid; how could he not understand what was happening?

He was filled with regret.

Why was he so foolish?

He just had to blurt out that Cultivation Techniques could be exchanged with contribution points.

This Wolf Demon asking him for ten thousand contribution points was clearly because he had heard the price of the Cultivation Technique he mentioned earlier, which sparked his interest.

If he hadn't said anything, what just happened wouldn't have occurred.

But since things had come to this, he could only comply.

Borrowing ten thousand contribution points wasn't difficult for him.

But if he wanted to pay it back… it would probably take several years.

And during those years, he would have to work tirelessly, taking on tasks to earn contribution points.

Not only that, he also couldn't buy a demon pet anymore.

After all, buying a demon pet was also a significant expense.

The Ape Demon felt a wave of depression.

He secretly gritted his teeth.

When that damned monkey came, he would definitely skin him alive and pull out his tendons to vent his hatred.

Thousands of thoughts raced through his mind, but when the Ape Demon spoke, he still maintained a submissive demeanor.

“Don’t worry, I will definitely gather it for you by tomorrow.”

Jiang Lan showed appreciation.

A wise man submits to circumstances.

This Ape Demon was clearly very discerning.

In this way, he almost couldn’t bear to kill this Ape Demon.

Yes.

Jiang Lan had never intended for this Ape Demon to live.

No matter what, she had discerned his identity.

Even if she didn't know his purpose, a Core Formation expert disguising himself as Qi Gathering and infiltrating a Sect, anyone with normal intelligence would realize something was amiss.

This Ape Demon was just temporarily overcome by fear.

Once he came to his senses, he would definitely secretly report to the Elder of this Peak.

The Elder in this place was in the Demon Infant Realm.

That was a Realm Jiang Lan currently couldn't contend with.

Therefore, to avoid unnecessary incidents, this Ape Demon had to die.

Keeping him alive now was only to deal with that Ape Demon and wild boar first.

In any case, all three of them had to die.

“Alright, stop kneeling. Go sit in the corner by yourself.”

Jiang Lan sat on the hard stone bed and said casually.

The Ape Demon was stunned again.

“You’re not leaving?”

“You’ll stay by my side until you’ve gathered enough contribution points.”

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Jiang Lan couldn't leave at this time.

Once he got the contribution points, he would directly kill the Ape Demon, and then he could start his next plan.

If he left, and the Ape Demon tried to pull some tricks while he was away, it would be a loss he couldn't afford.

Hearing Jiang Lan say he wasn't leaving, the Ape Demon's body trembled again.

He finally understood how those demon pets he had harmed and killed in the past felt.

Just two words.

Despair!

Thinking of demon pets, the Ape Demon’s anger surged again.

That damned monkey.

If I don’t skin you and pull out your tendons later, it will be hard to quell the hatred in my heart!