Chapter 142: with translation of chapter title

Alright, you dog thing, stop worrying about gains and losses—no matter if they come back later, at the very least you need to earn fifty low-grade spirit stones this time!

Translation: "Alright, you dog thing, stop worrying about gains and losses; no matter whether they'll come back in the future, at least this time you must earn at least fifty low-grade spirit stones."

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Thus: "Alright, you dog thing, stop worrying about gains and losses; no matter whether they'll come back in the future, at least this time you must earn at least fifty low-grade spirit stones."

Make sure it's one line.

Niuda, half envious and half jealous, said: "Later, you dog thing, when you produce these talismans, you'd better treat the brothers to a good meal!"

Translation: "Niuda, half envious and half jealous, said: 'Later, you dog thing, when you sell these talismans, you'd better treat the brothers to a good meal!'"

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Thus: "Niuda, half envious and half jealous, said: 'Later, you dog thing, when you sell these talismans, you'd better treat the brothers to a good meal!'"

If we could find a female demon for the brothers to vent, that would be even better!

Translation: "If we could find a female demon for the brothers to vent their desires, that would be even better!"

If we could find a female demon for the brothers to vent their desires, that would be even better!

I'd actually like to find you a female demon to vent with, but aren't you afraid? If someone drains your yang to supplement their yin, you'll be weak for ten days or half a month!

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Thus: "I'd actually like to find you a female demon to vent with, but aren't you afraid? If someone drains your yang to supplement their yin, you'll be weak for ten days or half a month!"

Hu Jiushisan spoke lightly; as soon as he finished, he saw Niuda open his mouth, as if about to speak, but before Niuda could utter a word, he already knew this bastard was about to say something and snorted coldly.

Translation: "Hu Jiushisan spoke lightly; as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Niuda open his mouth, as if wanting to say something, but before the words could even come out, he already knew what this bastard was about to say, and he sneered:"

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Thus: "Hu Jiushisan spoke lightly; as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Niuda open his mouth, as if wanting to say something, but before the words could even come out, he already knew what this bastard was about to say, and he sneered:"

And you just said my talismans sell two for three low-grade spirit stones—unless someone's brain is waterlogged, nobody would buy them—so how can you now claim I'll make at least fifty low-grade spirit stones this time?

Translation: "Moreover, you just said my talismans sell for two pieces at three low-grade spirit stones each, and unless someone's brain is addled, nobody would buy them—so how are you now saying I'll earn at least fifty low-grade spirit stones this time?"

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Thus: "Moreover, you just said my talismans sell two for three low-grade spirit stones, and unless someone's brain is addled, nobody would buy them—so how are you now saying I'll earn at least fifty low-grade spirit stones this time?"

The Nine Heads Mountain Market, being the most famous demon market nearby, naturally never lacks the oldest profession.

Translation: "Jiu tou shan ji shi, being the most famous demon market nearby, naturally does not lack the oldest profession."

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Besides female demons, there are also male demons; relying on ancient techniques, they not only earn money but also cultivate.

Translation: "Besides female demons, there are also male demons; relying on ancient techniques, they not only make money but also cultivate."

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Absorbing yang to supplement yin is basically the fastest cultivation method for all races.

Translation: "Absorbing yang to supplement yin is basically the fastest method of cultivation for all races."

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Too bad.

Translation: "Too bad."

The Nine Heads Mountain Market isn't a big fair; most of those who come here to do business are minor demons and monsters, and the demons who profit from the oldest techniques are mostly those who haven't taken human form.

Translation: "Jiu tou shan ji shi is not a big market; most of those who come here to do business are minor demons and monsters, and the demons who make money with the oldest techniques are mostly those who have not taken human form."

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One can imagine…

Translation: "One can imagine…"

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All we can do is demon business!

Translation: "All we can do is demon business!"

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Moreover, demons are mostly poor ghosts; consequently, those demons who profit from the oldest techniques mainly offer benefits—they provide the technique, while customers provide their essence.

Translation: "Moreover, demons are mostly poor ghosts; consequently, those demons who make money with the oldest techniques mainly offer benefits—they provide the technique, while the customers provide their essence."

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For a moment of pleasure, eight or nine out of ten of these customers need ten days or half a month to recover.

Translation: "For a moment of pleasure, eight or nine out of ten of these customers need ten days or half a month to recuperate."

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Who let this market be yours? You sell talismans—who would dare not look after your business!

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Thus: "\"Who let this market be your family's? You sell talismans—who would dare not take care of your business! \""

Niuda sneered.

Translation: "Niuda sneered."

Although that's true, he clearly knew that the Nine Heads Mountain Market has survived for hundreds of years without ever becoming wildly popular, yet it has never gone out of business.

Translation: "Although that's the case, he clearly knew that Jiu tou shan ji shi has been able to exist for hundreds of years; although it hasn't been wildly popular, it has never gone out of business."

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It's not just because this area has only this market.

Translation: "It's not because this region has only this market."

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Before.

Translation: "Before."

There were other markets before, but most of them went out of business, unable to compete with the Nine Heads Mountain Market.

Translation: "There used to be other markets, but most of them went bankrupt one after another, unable to compete with Jiu tou shan ji shi."

It's not that the Nine Heads Mountain Market behaves tyrannically, using underhanded tactics behind the scenes.

Translation: "It's not that Jiu tou shan ji shi acts domineeringly, using underhanded means behind the scenes."

Rather, other markets started out fine, but over time they stopped following the rules, whereas the Nine Heads Mountain Market has consistently adhered to them from the start.

Translation: "Rather, other markets were fine at first, but over time they stopped following the rules, whereas Jiu tou shan ji shi has consistently adhered to them from the start."

It's said that the management of the Nine Heads Mountain Market once infiltrated the human merchants' guild to learn how to do business.

Translation: "It is said that the management of Jiu tou shan ji shi once infiltrated the human chamber of commerce to learn how to do business."

Furthermore, many risqué stories have circulated about it!

Translation: "Among them, many salacious stories have been passed down!"

This is why the Nine Heads Mountain Market has been able to exist for hundreds of years.

Translation: "That is why Jiu tou shan ji shi can exist for hundreds of years."

Never mind that Hu Jiushisan and the market's management are relatives; even the surrounding foxes—who isn't connected by marriage or kinship?

Translation: "Never mind that Hu Jiushisan and the management of Jiu tou shan ji shi are relatives; even the surrounding foxes—who isn't connected by marriage or kinship?"

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Even if it were the biological children of the Nine Heads Mountain Market's management, if they dared to engage in forced buying and selling in there,

Translation: "Even if it were the biological children of Jiu tou shan ji shi's management, if they dared to engage in forced buying and selling in there,"

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The management of the Nine Heads Mountain Market would likewise sacrifice family for justice, let alone a mere relative.

Translation: "The management of Jiu tou shan ji shi would likewise uphold righteousness over kin, let alone a mere relative."

He naturally knows that Hu Jiushisan's talismans, which can be sold at the rate of two talismans for three low-grade spirit

Translation: "He naturally knows that Hu Jiushisan's talismans, which can be sold at the price of two talismans for three low-grade spirit stones, are extraordinary in themselves."

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Translation: "Worth that price!"

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Translation: "Just that. He's stubborn and can't say such words."

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Translation: "Hu Jiushisan snorted coldly; how could he possibly fail to notice Niuda's stubbornness? Just as he was about to make a few sarcastic remarks, he heard Zhu Wu unable to hold back and ask:"

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Translation: "\"Hu bro, I once heard humans say there's a principle of 'making a fortune quietly'……\""

We need to keep the quotes and ellipsis. So: "\"Hu bro, I once heard humans say there's a principle of 'making a fortune quietly'……\""

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Translation: "Niuda interrupted: \"This bastard just can't keep things to himself; after a small advantage, he'll show off in front of us for who knows how many days—now that he's scored a huge advantage, how could he possibly keep it quiet? \""

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Translation: "Zhu Wu righteously blurted out a praise; seeing Niuda's displeased face and about to retort, he hurriedly spoke first:"

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Translation: "\"Hu bro, you've always been low-key, but suddenly you're putting on a show in front of the brothers—are you trying to give the brothers a hand? \""

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Translation: "\"Give the brothers a hand? \""

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Translation: "Niuda first stared, then realized, understanding Zhu Wu's meaning, and sneered: \"Wu Zi, are you sure your brain isn't waterlogged? Him, still trying to give the brothers a hand? Are you dreaming? \""

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Translation: "Zhu Wu ignored Niuda's sneering and instead stared at Hu Jiushisan with a fiery gaze."

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Translation: "Just like looking at a beloved goddess!"

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Translation: "Hu Jiushisan couldn't quite stand Zhu Wu's gaze and said: \"I actually wanted to give the brothers a hand, but someone's unwilling, so there's nothing I can do—Wu Zi, I can only give you a hand; don't let anyone later say that as the boss I'm not loyal. \""

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Translation: "\"Wu Zi, this dog thing is just teasing you……\""

We need to keep the ellipsis. So: "\"Wu Zi, this dog thing is just teasing you……\""

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Translation: "Niuda gave a cold snort; before he could finish speaking, Hu Jiushisan interrupted: \"If I were teasing you, do you think I'd tell you about selling two talismans for three low-grade spirit stones? Don't I know the principle of making a fortune quietly? \""

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Thus: "This novel you have reached"

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Translation: "Niuda looked at Hu Jiushisan, not seeming to be joking, and exclaimed in shock: \"You really intend to give the brothers a hand? \""

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Translation: "\"I originally wanted to give the brothers a hand, but your earlier words made me angry, so now I only want to give Wu Zi a hand! \""

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Translation: "Hu Jiushisan gave a cold snort; seeing Niuda's face turn extremely ugly, he then continued speaking:"

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Translation: "\"Of course, if you're willing to apologize to me, then giving you a hand is no problem—who let me be the boss? Naturally I can't stoop to the level of a little brother! \""

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Translation: "He would think of giving Niuda and Zhu Wu a hand, which is not due to so-called righteousness, but because he clearly knows the competition of Jiu tou shan ji shi."

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Translation: "The competition among kin is the fiercest!"

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Translation: "Who let them vie for the same resources? A share of resources can't possibly be split between two people, so naturally they can only divide it by seizing."

We need to keep meaning. So: "Who let them vie for the same resources? A share of resources can't possibly be split between two people, so naturally they can only divide it by seizing."

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Translation: "There will be winners, and of course there will be losers!"

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Translation: "Everyone wants to be a winner, and no one wants to be a loser; for success, let alone secretly tripping someone up, even unleashing a killing move is possible."

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Translation: "If he sells talismans, he can't do it silently; it will surely cause a stir in Jiu tou shan ji shi—not just among kin, but even other demons will inquire about the source of his talismans."

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Translation: "As for how he obtained his talismans, Niuda and Zhu Wu know he couldn't just strike first and kill those two demons."

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Translation: "Never mind whether killing them would incur punishment; even if there were no penalty, he'd just rearrange other demons—he couldn't possibly exterminate all demons."

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Translation: "To keep the source of the talismans secret, only cooperation can work; faced with profit, even blood brothers can turn against each other, and likewise, even if one's father showed up, they'd dare to offend him."

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Just.

In the Talisman business, he must take the initiative and secure the majority of the profit.

Niuda swallowed, suppressing the restlessness in his heart, and said, "Really? As long as I apologize to you, you'll give my brother a hand and let my brother take part in the Talisman business?"

"I will give my brother a hand, but not this time. This time the spirit stones for the Talisman purchase are all on me; we'll have to wait until that elder comes next time!"

Hu Jiushisan said expressionlessly, "Whether you apologize is up to you!"

(End of chapter)