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"Did you bring these monsters, Mr. Fengxuan?" Prince Lan Xiu asked with a grim face, for his carefully gathered subordinates had just been slaughtered before his eyes. Even with the best temperament, he could not remain calm.

"Don't say that, Your Highness. These are magical puppets bestowed upon Miss Jin Luosha by the God of Light. They are her guards. Isn't that right, Jin Luosha?" I turned to Jin Luosha, who gave me a sweet smile and summoned another spider puppet knight from a ring, standing guard beside her.

"You... You killed all these people. Are you not afraid of destroying the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce?"

"What does it matter? I am Jin Luosha's guardian, and I will be responsible for her future. Too much money is not good for a girl; it brings worries and makes her an easy target for scheming. As for the future of the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce, we couldn't care less."

PS: Initially, I hoped to create a character as cute and obedient as Qiongtong in "Xianlu Yanchen," but my own dark nature made it impossible to maintain such purity. So, the story took a different turn. Also, this chapter might seem a bit childish, so please feel free to provide feedback.

Chapter 58: Who Sends Forbidden Books to the Brothel?

In many legends, the protagonist possesses a space ring or pocket capable of holding infinite items. When I saw Youlijia store four spider knight puppets into four rings at the Magic Tower, I thought I had seen such a treasure. However, after her explanation, I learned that these rings were specifically designed for the puppets, providing a dimensional node that combined with the puppets' twisted dimension fields to enable summoning. Essentially, the storage and transfer capabilities were provided by the puppets themselves, while the rings served as auxiliary tools. The legendary treasures capable of storing infinite items do not exist; otherwise, armies would not worry about logistics, and merchants would not need caravans and mercenaries for transportation. Even the most skilled spatial mage among the Twelve Sages, the "Starry Sage," did not possess such miraculous abilities.

Two of the four spider knight summoning rings were held by Jin Luosha, and two by Youlijia. These puppets were masterpieces crafted by the "Chongming Sage." Together, their combined power rivaled that of a human Sword Emperor. With them here, anyone considering action would think twice.

"High Priest Wayne, please announce the continuation of the duel." Having revealed one of my trump cards, I was no longer polite. Since I had confirmed the other party's stance, it seemed they intended to protect the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce without directly confronting me. This did not represent the Temple's intentions, so I could deal with these merchants boldly without breaking ties. "But dueling one by one is too slow. Jin Luosha, settle things with all the remaining criminals at once. I'm sure the God of Light will ensure justice prevails, won't He?"

With force and influence suppressing all opposition, this seemingly frivolous revenge ended in bloodshed. All fifty-two targets were eliminated, and the upper echelons of the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce, except for a few neutral figures, were wiped out. Prince Lan Xiu, wary of the Temple's ambiguous stance, dared not intervene, as he needed to avoid offending the Temple for his future ascension. High Priest Wayne chose silence due to the implications of my display, which reminded him of rumors about the Magic Tower and Crystal Dragons. While a Holy Cup Knight was a coveted asset for the Temple, as High Priest, he did not fear it. However, if I possessed the design plans for Crystal Dragons and used them to negotiate with the Temple, the situation would be beyond his control. With Jin Luosha's impressive magical prowess, our potential rise within the Temple hierarchy could lead to conflict, which would be detrimental to Wayne. Thus, despite his displeasure, he remained silent and invited me to meet at the Radiant Temple in Lima City the next day.

The future of the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce was left to the surviving neutral figures, but after these purges, its decline was inevitable. However, I cared little for this. If Jin Luosha needed wealth in the future, the riches of Fontainebleau would far surpass the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce's peak. Moreover, with her strength as a Seventh-Level Mage, the assistance of Holy Scarabs, and the "Angel's Sacred Hymn," her future achievements were limitless. She wouldn't need any chamber's help, making these organizations mere burdens.

The next day, I did not go to the Temple's church. Instead, I sent a message to High Priest Wayne, stating that we would visit the Radiant Temple's headquarters on Saint Spirit Mountain within half a month to hand over the magical research findings of the Twelve Sages. Of course, I had already had Youlijia replicate a counterfeit version, altering crucial data and magic arrays. While the Temple could not create Crystal Dragons, they might produce inferior versions. My modifications ensured that whatever they created would have inherent flaws only I knew about.

Before heading to Saint Spirit Mountain, I had one more task: visiting the Thief Guild.

The Thief Guild is the most well-informed organization across the Mainland. Unlike the Assassin Guild, they do not involve themselves in violent acts but instead provide information and channels for stolen goods. Consequently, they are closely aligned with the Free Chamber of Commerce Alliance, which, despite originating from the Free Nation and establishing itself in the south, has extended its reach throughout the Mainland, including the four non-human realms: the Orc Alliance, the Elven Kingdom, the Mermaid Empire, and the Underground World.

I visited the Thief Guild the next day. First, because the Star Shield Chamber of Commerce is nominally part of the Free Chamber of Commerce Alliance, and slaughtering its leadership required some form of compensation to avoid future trouble. A portion of the information I obtained from the Magic Tower would suffice to pacify the merchants temporarily.