Chapter 396: The Trust Seeker

Qin Luo continued feeding it, and Wang Yue noticed that Wu Hua's eyes were still closed.

But he kept munching away, making smacking noises, and seemed quite happy inside.

I never imagined that the food I made would have such a magical effect; even though I was dizzy, I still knew to open my mouth and eat.

Even if I don't continue as a merchant in the future, I can still open a restaurant!

After they finished eating, they waited until the moon was high in the sky before the lights of the black market slowly began to illuminate.

Qin Luo found a piece of cloth, made a cloth bag, and carried Wu Hua to his chest before heading towards the black market with Wang Yue.

Wang Yue originally wanted to hug Wu Hua himself, but Qin Luo refused.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Wang Yue, but rather that only when Wu Hua was in her arms could she readily channel her special abilities into her.

He dared not lose too much at once, fearing that before Wu Hua woke up, he would inexplicably faint again.

The two men didn't bring the dead horse or donkey-hide gelatin, fearing that in the black market, the two animals might be harmed if they weren't careful.

After walking for nearly an hour, the two finally arrived at the entrance to the black market, located deep underground.

This entrance was like a rift from hell onto earth, swallowing the moonlight and exuding an ominous aura.

All around, twisted totems resembling ghosts were carved, and occasionally, a mournful cry like that of an owl could be heard.

The already eerie place became even more terrifying...

Inside the black market, the light was dim, and the oil lamps on the stalls flickered.

The projected shadows flickered on the ground, like countless wandering souls.

A foul stench permeated the air, a strange mixture of rust, rotting flesh, and unknown herbs.

Qin Luo felt nauseous just smelling it, so she lifted the cloth pouch on her chest.

Wu Hua pressed her little nose tightly against hers, her face almost turning purple.

She quickly took out a gas mask and put it on Wu Hua, then covered her with the cloth bag before continuing to follow Wang Yue deeper into the black market.

The narrow alleyways were only wide enough for one or two people to pass sideways.

On both sides were various stalls, and behind each stall stood a stall owner with a sinister face.

Their eyes were like those of cannibalistic demons; their bloodshot pupils were chilling to behold.

Here, the items traded are incredibly diverse.

From cursed antiques to burial objects just unearthed from tombs

There are also elixirs made using forbidden techniques, and magical artifacts said to imprison vengeful spirits.

Each item exuded an ominous aura, as if touching it would bind one's fate to its very being.

Occasionally, low-pitched conversations could be heard.

Mixed with haggling and a hushed, threatening tone…

In the center of the black market, there was a circular open space covered by a black cloth.

According to Wang Yue, that place was where people seeking letters made their transactions.

When the moon is high in the sky, the candlesticks in the open space will light up with a ghostly blue flame.

When the flame lights up, it's a signal to the buyer that they can come forward and make the transaction!

Here, there are no rules, no compassion, only endless selfishness and greed.

Anyone with even a modicum of conscience couldn't survive here.

Like Wang Yue and the others, one can only occasionally come to witness the darkness, and then go out to cleanse one's soul.

Everyone who enters this place but lacks resolve seems to be drawn in by some force.

Step by step, they extinguished their kindness until they completely lost their humanity, ultimately disappearing into this desert.

Qin Luo and Wang Yue didn't wander off elsewhere; instead, they stayed at the letter-finding man's stall.

Thinking that he would go and inquire about the mountain spider when the appointed time arrived.

Unfortunately, there aren't many normal people here.

Even if you don't provoke others, they won't let you off the hook.

The two had only stood there for a short while when a wave of people came to cause trouble.

There's no one maintaining order here; it's all about ruthless methods.

Only by earning a place here can one truly respect any creature, not even a dog.

The reason someone came to cause trouble was because of the martial arts flower on Qin Luo's chest.

They figured that since it was wrapped up so tightly, it must be a treasure.

Upon getting closer, I felt completely comfortable, which further solidified my belief.

Little did they know, that was Qin Luo releasing healing power and wood-type abilities.

If Wang Yue stayed by her side, it might not feel so abrupt.

But if someone suddenly walks by, the feeling will be extremely obvious.

More and more people gathered around, and no matter how big Wang Yue was, it couldn't stop their greed to snatch the treasure!

Qin Luo probably spent too much time with Wu Hua, and used to always think it was better to avoid trouble.

If it doesn't harm your own interests, retreat if you can, and avoid provoking others if you can avoid provoking them.

But now she's different; she takes out the vine and starts whipping people.

Those who were not interested in her and wanted to drug her

Covered in blood, his companions tried to rescue him.

But the residual electricity from his body knocked him to the ground.

Wang Yue hadn't expected her to be so assertive, and he couldn't hide the excitement in his eyes.

He drew his long sword and began hacking without hesitation.

Qin Luo didn't stop there, and danced the vines even more vigorously.

But the madman here seems to have become addicted to beating people, even though he knows he is no match for him.

They kept rushing forward, as if they could obtain a treasure if those in front of them fell.

Since it's a dog-eat-dog world, everyone should just rely on their own abilities.

Just as the two were locked in a fierce battle, a blue flame lit up in the center of the black market.

Seeing the firelight, Qin Luo also became serious and immediately instructed Tengteng to increase the power.

The electric shocks that surrounded them left them stiff as a board; the current emanating from their bodies was several times stronger than before.

Having stopped wave after wave of people trying to snatch the Martial Flower, Qin Luo carefully put away the vines.

He pulled Wu Hua closer to his chest before calling for the crazed Wang Yue.

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