"Is it expensive to transfer a Golden Core for tens of thousands of Golden Spirit Stones?"

"It is indeed a bit pricey, considering that hiring a tribute outside wouldn't exceed ten thousand Golden Spirit Stones, and this is just the transfer fee, not including daily expenses, which means paying double to hire a tribute."

"Of course, sometimes the account is not calculated this way."

The Goat Beard seemed aware of Li Feng's thoughts, stroking his beard, he said, "Since the esteemed guest has come to the Duel Arena to buy someone, it naturally relies on our arena's millennium reputation."

"There's one thing I can guarantee with my chest out: anyone who leaves our arena has absolutely no loyalty issues. At your command, they wouldn't blink even if they had to face death."

Li Feng looked at Goat Beard, who was patting his chest in assurance.

"Including the Golden Core you mentioned?"

"You did mention before that these Golden Cores have gained some freedom. They might not be that obedient, right?"

The reason Li Feng didn't hire tributes outside was due to unsolved loyalty issues. Relying solely on interests can lead to betrayal at crucial moments.

This is why each family would nurture some tributes, but the number isn't large, and it's under the premise that they can control them, preventing tributes from taking over.

Currently, although not a sole figure, Li Feng wasn't particularly strong. Li Batian, though he changed his name and seemed wholeheartedly to follow him, and the remnants of the Fang Family temporarily sheltered under Li Feng's gate, those Fang members might not listen to Li Feng much, but more to Tian Wenxin, the Fang Lady beside them.

In the end, Li Feng now barely has any foundation or trusted aides.

The Goat Beard, however, confidently smiled calmly: "If the esteemed guest is worried about this, there's no need."

"The Golden Core slaves in my Duel Arena, even if they gain some freedom, are still not entirely free. During the contract period, the esteemed guest does not need to worry about their loyalty. If there's a need, they are the most sharp battle knives in your hand."

"Of course, there's a prerequisite; if the esteemed guest asks them to commit suicide or self-destruct their Golden Core with such unreasonable requests, they can refuse."

Li Feng listened to Goat Beard, frowning: "Empty words mean nothing."

"If the esteemed guest still worries, there's actually a way."

"Oh?"

"Blood Covenant."

Goat Beard looked at Li Feng.

Standing beside, Tian Wenxin abruptly rejected: "No."

"What is this Blood Covenant?"

Li Feng turned his head to the firm refusal from Tian Wenxin, as she explained: "The Blood Covenant is a contract made with each other's heart's essence blood as the medium."

"The parties of the contract possess each other's heart's essence blood, which means having leverage over each other. Once the essence blood is destroyed, the owner suffers significant harm."

"Unless it's a unilateral Blood Covenant, it's best not to touch it."

Listening to Tian Wenxin, Li Feng roughly understood. The Blood Covenant seemed like the ancient ritual of offering three sacrifices, drinking blood wine, and becoming sworn brothers.

Once the blood wine is drunk, it means sharing fortunes and adversities.

This is indeed a trap, as it implies giving one's handle to others and creating a weakness.

Unless mutually trusting, who would enter a Blood Covenant?

Li Feng looked at Goat Beard with an unfriendly gaze. However, Goat Beard said: "There's no other way, as Golden Core beings are not cannon fodder. If forced too hard, resistance would cause trouble."

"Otherwise, shall we first look at those Magnetic Condensation and Foundation Establishment stage slaves?"

"Hmm."

Li Feng nodded, deciding to set aside the Golden Core stage slaves for now, as they should not be manipulated casually, even as slaves.

Goat Beard immediately led Li Feng and Tian Wenxin towards the inner hall and then took a lift down to another level.

"Esteemed guests, although the Underground Palace City is known as the Eighteen Layers of Hell, it doesn't have so many levels; currently, only nine levels have been developed."

"Slaves sent here undergo certain tests of their aptitude and root bones, abolishing their cultivation. Here, slave cultivation techniques are designated and, over the years, have gradually formed into a cultivation system in our Duel Arena."

"I know that the slaves here specifically cultivate a powerful yet forbidden cultivation technique, categorized by different attributes."

"Such as the Five Elements Fire Element's Burning Technique or the Water Element's Nine Refinement Technique..."

Goat Beard smiled knowingly at Li Feng's words: "It seems the esteemed guest has some understanding of the slaves in our Duel Arena."

"However, what you know is just the surface. Whether it's the Burning Technique or the Nine Refinement Technique, they are merely basic skills in our arena. Our cultivation techniques are not limited to these."

The lift stopped.

Goat Beard walked into the passage in front of him, which surprisingly had a Stone Gate guarded by someone.

"Open the Stone Gate."

The guard nodded and then turned to push open the Stone Gate.

Goat Beard then turned to Li Feng and Tian Wenxin: "Welcome to the Fire Sea Hell, you two."

A gap opened in the Stone Gate.

The next second, a scorching heat wave surged from the Stone Gate, and as the gap widened, the rolling heat instantly made one feel like being in a sea of fire.

"Please, you two."

Goat Beard turned aside to lead the way, and Li Feng turned to Tian Wenxin: "Have you been here?"

Li Feng's lips moved, as if transmitting a message.

Tian Wenxin shook her head.

This kind of place generally shouldn't be easily open for others to visit, even if they are so-called valued customers, but Li Feng just mentioned wanting to buy a few hundred people, and the other party didn't even question.

Could this be a trap?

Goat Beard turned back to the unmoving Li Feng and Tian Wenxin, squeezing his goat beard with a smile: "Esteemed guests need not be so wary. If I truly intended harm against you two, I could have done so when you entered the Underground Palace City, why bother with such setups."

"You two may wonder why I brought you here?"

Li Feng looked at Goat Beard, who, though unassuming in appearance, possesses considerable insight and understanding of human thoughts.

"I know you're called Li Feng. You won against Shen Xing at Fengyun Tower and earned three million Golden Spirit Stones. This news has spread throughout Ancestor Dragon City. The esteemed guest wouldn't think our Duel Arena is so out of touch not to know such significant news?"

"If others asked for a few hundred slaves, it would be nonsense, but if it's you, Li Feng, then I naturally must pay more attention."

"After all, this is a hundred million Golden Spirit Stone business."

Goat Beard said with a smile.

So that's the story.

Upon hearing Goat Beard's explanation, Li Feng felt more at ease. It turned out that the other party already knew their identities and was aware of his significant win at Fengyun Tower, explaining their enthusiasm.

Indeed, wealth can mobilize even the ghosts.

"Then I better take a good look since this place isn't an opportunity anyone may easily step into."

"You certainly won't be disappointed."

"Please go ahead."