Urban Cultivation with a Demonic System-Chapter 252 - 213: Only a Demon Can Temper a Demon

Of course, he naturally wouldn't resume his old trade of selling this kind of cheap meat to unscrupulous merchants.

Such a thing even disgusts a Demon Cultivator like him.

Seizing the moment when the major meat factories and butcher shops were warned by the Market Management Bureau and lost their sales channels for inferior meat, Su Yuan directly connected with the main meat factories.

With a facade of procuring feed for the Primordial Breeding Base, he acquired this meat at extremely low prices.

Though his own breeding base couldn't consume so much meat, through Boss Cai's connections, he could collaborate with other farms for sales.

In this way, although the profit from inferior meat is far less than selling it for human consumption, at least it doesn't go against his conscience.

This could be considered one of the rare morally good deeds Su Yuan had done.

Of course, the meat factory and butcher shop merchants must have intense hatred towards Su Yuan.

After all, Su Yuan's timing for price suppression was so precise that it cut into their main artery, forcing them to sign a supply contract for six months.

But what could they do if they didn't sign?

The Market Management Bureau and Taihua Satellite TV reporters were keeping a close watch.

If they didn't sell to the Primordial Breeding Base, did they still want to sell for human consumption?

As for seeking revenge on Su Yuan, that's even more impossible. Not to mention, Su Yuan is a major online influencer; any incident would be exposed in no time.

Just considering Su Yuan's stature as the class monitor of the Top Ten Preparatory Classes, he's untouchable by the local tyrants of Taihua City.

The meat processing factories and butcher shop merchants could only grudgingly swallow this bitter pill.

From their perspective, Su Yuan is the demon among demons.

After taking over the legacy of "AAA Premium Meat Wholesale" and solving the feeding issue of Spirit Beasts, seven classmates opted to invest fully in Su Yuan.

The investment amount has already surged to forty million!

"Su Yuan, to expand your Primordial Sect's business, you've taken down two illegal Demon Sects in a row."

"The way you've sent competitors to jail and seized the market is certainly no small feat."

"If things continue like this, our investment really might yield exceptional returns."

After Su Yuan concluded his business dealings with the major meat factory and butcher shop merchants, Long Wentao, having witnessed it all, was moved.

Suppressing his eagerness to invest, he asked a very pointed question:

"But are there any more illegal Demon Sects in Taihua City for you to eliminate? If not, won't the valuation growth of the Primordial Sect slow down?"

And that's also the question many classmates who haven't invested wanted to ask.

At once, dozens of pairs of eyes fixed on Su Yuan, eager for his response.

To this, Su Yuan just spread his hands:

"Based on the information I have, there are still two illegal Demon Sects in Taihua City."

"These two are likely the strongest among the Six Great Demon Sects, very tricky to deal with!"

"Moreover, the more troubling aspect is that these two Demon Sects cannot be eradicated through the Law Enforcement Bureau."

Upon these words, Long Wentao and the other students were all taken aback.

Xiong Wei curiously asked:

"Aren't they illegal Demon Sects? Why can't the Law Enforcement Bureau catch them?"

Su Yuan didn't play coy and detailed the information he knew about those two Demon Sects.

It turns out that the second-strongest sect among the Six Great Demon Sects is called "Loan Aid"!

As the name suggests, this Demon Sect is the largest Micro Loan Sect in Taihua City.

The hierarchy within Loan Aid is strict, divided by personal business capability.

Lending ten thousand makes one a First Lender Disciple.

Lending a hundred thousand makes one a Senior Disciple of the Second Lender.

Lending five hundred thousand makes one a Third Lender Steward.

Lending a million makes one a Fourth Lender Senior Steward.

And so on, the higher the amount lent, the higher the status and position in Loan Aid.

As far as Su Yuan knows, the Gang Leader of Loan Aid remains undecided; the sect's affairs have always been managed by the three Ninth Lender Elders.

And what a tremendously powerful existence is a Ninth Lender Elder?

That's a super-tycoon who has lent out a total of ninety million and can still reclaim it!

One of the few Foundation Establishment powerhouses among the illegal Demon Sects!

This kind of micro-lending, can you call it legal? It's not legal, but can you say it's illegal? No one reports them, so the Law Enforcement Bureau naturally can't take action.

The reason for this situation is that taking micro-loans is something both parties willingly engage in.

Before borrowing, the interest rate and other terms are clearly written out for you.

Also, because cultivators have such long lifespans, loan limits and terms on major platforms are quite high, often starting at fifty years.

Borrowing can be tempting at the moment, but if you're unable to repay, you might be working for decades or even centuries!

People who take micro-loans are simply overconfident, thinking they can repay on time, but ultimately, they borrow more and more, sinking into a pit of countless loans.

After hearing Su Yuan's account, the inexperienced students collectively gasped.

"Such… such an evil Demon Sect; just hearing about their main business, I feel like I'm falling into an abyss."

One emotional female student hugged her shoulders, feeling goosebumps all over.

A male student wiped the cold sweat from his forehead:

"My family only has a mere twenty-six-year mortgage, and life is already quite tight."

"A lifetime of loans, a lifetime of paying interest… it's utterly despairing!"

After a round of discussion, Long Wentao was the first to suppress his shock and asked seriously:

"Su Yuan, such a terrifying Demon Sect, do you also plan to act against it?"

"Even putting aside whether you can topple Loan Aid, what if you find a way to eradicate them?"

"Can you possibly take over their loan business?"

"Loan sharking is one of the most vicious, shameless, and insane businesses in the world!"

"If the Primordial Sect dares to lend money, I absolutely won't invest!"

It must be said, though Long Wentao's demeanor was high-handed, his values were quite upright.

Besides, he wasn't wrong; loan sharking is untouchable, and Su Yuan never intended for the Primordial Sect to venture into loan sharking.

With a sincere look, Su Yuan said:

"Rest assured, my aim for Loan Aid is solely twofold."

"First, a mountain can't have two tigers. Loan Aid enforcers are formidable, and their presence is detrimental to Primordial Sect's development."

"Second, I've set my sights on those poisoned by Loan Aid; although many are irredeemable gamblers, there are some capable individuals."

"For example, finance graduates who went bankrupt in stock trading, or good people who took out loans for family members with major illnesses, and also vain students who borrowed money to buy luxury brands."

"Even if Loan Aid crumbles, these people become credit failures in blacklists, and few sects are willing to employ them."

At this point, Su Yuan proudly stated:

"But the people others don't dare to hire, my Primordial Sect dares! I'll even employ gamblers!"

"I can easily use hypnosis to control them, forcing them to work tirelessly on the assembly line, generating revenue tirelessly for the Primordial Sect."

"As for whether they'll resist?"

"Ha! Do they even have a choice? Wherever they go, they'd be working off the books. Isn't my supervised labor better than what other sects offer?"

All the students: "..."

So it's you!

You're the true demon here!

Those words about evil being defeated by evil perfectly describe you, kid.

Which decent person deliberately preys on these off-the-books workers when there's a shortage of labor?

They could already envision how low Su Yuan would press the wages for these blacklisted workers, and how long their daily working hours would stretch…

However, from an investor's perspective, it seems like a great opportunity!

A heap of invalid credit blacklisted, legally unprotected cheap labor, anything you get them to do is profitable!

Su Yuan continued painting a grand vision for the angel investors.

"Our alchemy business and artifact refining business in the Primordial Sect are thriving, and we must continue expanding in the future."

"As long as everyone is willing to invest, the factory assembly lines can rise rapidly!"

"I'll employ an underground strategy to encircle the above ground, securing Taihua City's underground market firmly, and with a solid base, launch an attack on the markets held by the Righteous Dao!"

"The future of the Primordial Sect is destined to be brilliant and magnificent!"

Su Yuan's words were highly persuasive, and under his influence, classmates who had already been wavering were now all fired up.

The dream of turning one million into two, and two into four million suddenly seemed within reach.

"Then… then how do we resolve Loan Aid?"

Long Wentao asked, his voice somewhat dry.

He understood that if Su Yuan dared to speak this way, he must have the means to eradicate Loan Aid.

But he couldn't fathom what maneuver Su Yuan would pull off next.

Su Yuan took a deep breath and said solemnly:

"I must rely on your strength for this!"

"May I ask if there are elders in your family approaching the end of their lifespan and without much savings?"