"Mr. Li, how do you intend to dispose of the corpses of those demon kings outside?"
After complimenting Li Mugui, Yu Ganshi finally asked.
This question was his greatest concern at the moment.
"Hmm..." Li Mugui pondered for a moment, then seemed to casually say, "Why not just divide them up and give every citizen of the city a share?"
"After all, I can't eat the flesh and blood of so many demon kings by myself."
"What!" Yu Ganshi was shocked at the words.
He didn't expect Li Mugui to do something so... extravagant!
These were twelve demon kings!
Not domesticated pigs, horses, cows, or sheep!
And he wanted to distribute them directly to the common people?
Unlike Yu Ganshi's surprise, Shen Bing didn't feel any unexpectedness.
In fact, she seemed to think it was quite appropriate.
After all, this was how she perceived Lord Li to be.
Li Mugui looked at the changing expression on Yu Ganshi's face and said with a smile, "Yes, the meat of one demon king is probably enough for the entire city's citizens to eat for a year. If Mr. Yu needs some, you can also take some back."
"Lord Li!" After some deliberation, Yu Ganshi gritted his teeth and said, "I know that you care deeply about the people and have the people's best interests at heart!"
"But let me remind you that the flesh and blood of these demon kings are not something that ordinary people can bear."
"Those without cultivation who suddenly consume the flesh and blood of demon kings may suffer from excess nourishment without the ability to digest it."
"However, the flesh and blood of these demon kings are not suitable for ordinary citizens to consume. Even a slight carelessness can lead to self-harm."
"Oh? Is that so?"
This was something that Li Mugui hadn't really considered.
Although he hadn't planned to distribute all of the demon kings' flesh and blood, he had indeed intended to distribute some of it.
He had hoped to improve the physical fitness of the citizens of Feiying City through this.
Perhaps he could even cultivate a group of martial artists this way.
But now, it seemed that it might not be possible.
"That's right. If you really want to give the citizens some tangible benefits, it would be better to distribute some first-order demonic beast meat."
Yu Ganshi suggested, and then he took the opportunity to add, "If Lord Li doesn't know how to deal with these demon kings, why not leave it to our Qianzhu Chamber of Commerce? We won't let you suffer any losses."
"Er..."
Li Mugui blinked as if he were hesitant upon hearing this.
It wasn't that he was playing hard to get.
It's just that sometimes being too straightforward can reduce value.
"It's not that I can't agree to that."
After a long moment of silence, Yu Ganshi felt uneasy, but Li Mugui finally nodded his head.
Hearing this, even the seasoned Yu Ganshi couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.
After all, those were the corpses of twelve demon kings!
Their value could no longer be described as priceless.
They were simply irreplaceable!
"However, how do you intend to handle them?"
Li Mugui changed the subject and asked.
"Lord Li, rest assured. Our chamber of commerce has professional bone-cutters and skin-peelers. We will peel the skin, strip the tendons, separate the bones, and extract the blood of these twelve demon kings without any waste."
Yu Ganshi had already planned everything out: "In addition, we will reserve the precious parts of the Tiger King, such as its heart blood, backbone, and belly meat, for you. Especially the backbone, if you want to forge it into a weapon, Qianzhu Chamber of Commerce can provide services without charging any fees."
"Of course, if there are any items that Lord Li does not need, you can also exchange them for equivalent treasures from our chamber of commerce."
"Hmm." Li Mugui nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
He truly deserved to be a director of the Qianzhu Chamber of Commerce with such proficient skills.
After returning to his room in the City Lord's mansion, Li Mugui let out a long sigh of relief.
He may have appeared calm and collected throughout the entire ordeal, but inside, he was feeling quite nervous.
Unlike his previous opponents who were merely human, the enemies he faced this time were monster-like demon kings from his past life's movies and TV shows.
They were ruthless killers who fed on humans, indulged in endless bloodshed, and were cruel and bloodthirsty.
Their overwhelming stench of blood was enough to make anyone's scalp crawl.
If it weren't for his years of experience in acting, he might have lost his composure like everyone else.
He took out four jade bottles, containing the demon cores of the twelve demon kings he had obtained.
However, only the demon core of the Tiger King triggered a system prompt, while the other eleven demon cores did not elicit any response.
Why was that?
Was it because the Tiger King was on the verge of breaking through to the fourth realm?
Or was it because of the secret technique the Tiger King had awakened, known as "Burning Like Fire"?
Many thoughts ran through his mind, but he would have to wait until he accumulated 1000 "Reputation" points to find out the truth.
He realized that he would have to waste a chance to draw a special effect, but he wasn't too concerned about it.
After all, the special effects he currently had were sufficient for his needs.
Another noteworthy matter was the name the Tiger King shouted before his death: Tang Wei.
So, it was him.
Li Mugui had suspected this already.
After all, it was Tang Wei who had colluded with the demon kings of the Nine Green Mountains, leading to the death of Li Mugui's father, Li Tai.
He really was a persistent nuisance.
Li Mugui shook his head and made a firm decision.
It was time to settle the score with Tang Wei once and for all.
Otherwise, he would continue to be plagued by his underhanded schemes, and there was no telling when he might strike again.
Moreover, one could not always be on guard against such treachery.
Now that he had avenged half of his father's death by killing the demon king of the Nine Green Mountains, it was indeed Tang Wei's turn.
It was time to settle their karmic debt.
At this moment, his physique, qi, mindset, and willpower had all reached their peak.
With just one final push, he could break through to the next level.
Once he achieved that breakthrough, his corresponding realm special effect would also be upgraded to "Jiaotai," or what was commonly known as a Martial Master.
Such individuals were rare and exceptional throughout Dongshan Prefecture.
Even powerful warriors like Tang Wei, who were at the third realm, would be shaken by their mere presence.
However, there was one crucial thing to keep in mind: when acting as the City Lord of Feiying City, Li Mugui, he must maintain the appearance of being at the third realm.
Otherwise, it would undoubtedly attract unwanted trouble.
Fortunately, he had Ying Yanxin's "Thousand Faces Illusion Technique," which allowed him to change his appearance at will.
This meant he could operate under different identities without fear of exposure.
But now, Li Mugui wasn't quite ready to break through to the Wanxiang realm just yet.
With treasures like the Tiger King's heart blood and abdominal meat in his possession, he didn't want to waste their potential by breaking through too soon.
Although these materials would still be valuable after he reached the third realm, their effectiveness would not be as great as if he consumed them now.
By taking advantage of these precious ingredients while still in the second realm of martial arts, he could further refine his body and enhance his natural talents.
He was determined to build a perfect foundation for himself before stepping into the third realm.
With this decision made, he pushed aside any lingering distractions and focused on his training...
Several days later, the personnel from Qianzhu Merchants' Guild arrived as promised and took care of the twelve demon kings' corpses.
Li Mugui also obtained the Tiger King's heart blood and other valuable materials, marking the official start of his journey to break through to the next level.