Chapter 15: Hooligan
How deep must one's internal strength be to be able to make this soft and boneless tea leaf exert such overbearing power?
Shen Yue suddenly felt that she had underestimated him.
That night when she fought with Xiao Yuheng in the study, their fighting skills were clearly evenly matched. She didn't succeed, and Xiao Yuheng didn't gain any advantage either.
But now it seems that he did not use his full strength, it can even be said that he did not use his internal strength at all.
Damn, this man is a little scary!
She twitched her lips and put the tile back in its place awkwardly. After a while, Bai Yunfei tiptoed over.
"Director, are you awake? Eh? Didn't the prince lend you this dagger? Why haven't you returned it yet?"
"What are you talking about? This is a reward given to me by the prince."
"Wow! This is so good!"
Looking at his envious eyes, Shen Yue was a little proud at first, but gradually felt a little embarrassed.
Yesterday's task was clearly completed by three people, but she was the only one who received the reward. It was a bit unfair.
She secretly decided in her heart that she must be nicer to them in the future.
After fishing for a long time, it was finally night. Shen Yue arranged for the shadow guards to take over, ate and drank her fill, changed into a neat casual outfit, and secretly climbed over the wall and left the house.
The black market, as the name suggests, sells things that are not allowed to be seen in public. The entrances to such places are often hidden and difficult to find for people who don't often walk around the world.
Take the black market in the east of Sifang City for example, its entrance is hidden behind an inconspicuous cloth shop.
Shen Yue did a lot of homework, got the secret code right three times, and was forced to spend a silver ingot to buy the devil mask of the old man at the door before she was allowed to enter.
As she entered the black market, she began to look around.
This place is a mixed crowd, with illegal traders who specialize in selling stolen goods and whose whereabouts are mysterious, ruthless people who are on the run with blood debts on their shoulders, and quacks who pretend to be gods and tell fortunes. In short, none of them are good people.
Although Shen Yue was not afraid of them, she did not want to have too much contact with them. After all, she was short on time and had important things to do.
She walked through stalls of all sizes, came to the depths of the black market, and finally saw the low-key little shop - Wanbao Pavilion.
It is said that Wanbao Pavilion has everything you can think of, and even if it doesn't have it, they can help you get it.
Shen Yue raised the corner of her mouth and strode into the store without hesitation.
Unlike what she expected, there were no shelves filled with a wide variety of goods, no bustling sounds of trading, only a quaint wooden counter in front.
Behind the counter, a waiter was drowsy with his head tilted to one side, drooling at the corner of his mouth.
Shen Yue couldn't help but frowned, walked forward and knocked on the table a few times.
The servant who was woken up seemed a little unhappy. He stretched and said lazily, "Young man, what would you like to order?"
"Can I get this?"
Shen Yue said, showing the small pill between her fingers.
The servant calmed down and took a closer look at the thing, then suddenly looked away, "Sorry, no."
You can tell what kind of medicine it is at a glance, and you still say there is no medicine? No one will believe it.
"Are you sure?"
Shen Yue's eyes flashed, and she took out the dagger from her waist and slammed it on the counter with a "pa" sound.
"Think it over carefully before you speak!"
The dagger flashed with cold light. Seeing this, the servant couldn't help but tremble with fear. He said in panic: "Young man, don't get excited. Everything can be discussed, it can be discussed..."
"So is there or not?"
After finally coming out, Shen Yue still had to deal with the shop owner. Her expression was not very good.
Even through the mask, the servant could see that she was a little angry, so he softened his tone:
"Young man, the Jianghu has its own rules. I can indeed find what you want in my shop. However, the Nether Palace is a huge influence, spanning the entire Daqi region. If I have to bet my entire shop on your business, I really can't make the decision..."
"Really?" Shen Yue knocked on the table, "Then please invite those who can make the decision out."
"this……"
The servant sighed, finally reaching under the counter and turning the knob.
With a slight mechanical turning sound, a secret door behind the counter slowly opened, revealing a faint light.
"What is it?"
A cold female voice came from inside the door.
Even though the other party couldn't see, the servant still bowed very low respectfully, "Miss, there is a young man who wants to buy the antidote for the bone-eroding powder. Please see..."
"knew."
A moment later, accompanied by the fragrance of rouge, a purple figure walked out from the secret door.
The person who came had a slim figure, delicate eyebrows, eyes like autumn water, lips like red lotus, and her every move was full of seductive charm. It was Cheng Sijin, the most popular courtesan in Mantingfang.
Shen Yue was stunned for a moment, "Miss Cheng?"
"Oh? Young man, you know me?"
Cheng Sijin seemed a little surprised.
"Um... I've had the honor of meeting the girl a few times." Shen Yue laughed, trying to change the subject.
"I just don't know if this Wanbao Pavilion is your main business or a side business, hehe."
Cheng Sijin saw that what this person said was interesting and couldn't help but curl up the corners of her lips.
"If I say that Wanbao Pavilion and Mantingfang are both side businesses, would you believe me?"
Without waiting for Shen Yue to answer, she continued:
"Let's get down to business. Since you want to buy the antidote for the Bone-Eroding Powder, you must have betrayed the Netherworld Palace. If I sell the medicine to you, it would be equivalent to becoming an enemy of the Netherworld Palace, and you—"
She walked around the counter and approached Shen Yue, meeting her eyes, "It's not worth it for me."
Then, she flicked her sleeves and said coldly, "Show me away!"
"Okay!"
The servant responded and was about to step forward, but was pushed by Shen Yue and staggered.
Shen Yue's brows were tightly furrowed, and her eyes, like the cold night, emitted a hint of cold light.
"Sorry, I need this antidote today."
Cheng Sijin was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then sneered: "Oh, fine, come and get it if you have the guts!"
As soon as she finished speaking, her right hand suddenly moved forward and attacked Shen Yue's shoulder, while her left hand swung violently and swept towards her ribs.
Who would have thought that she, who looked so weak, was actually a martial artist? It was a pity that she met Shen Yue today, and was destined not to gain any advantage.
Over the years, Shen Yue had already developed sharp reaction abilities, and she easily dodged with the side of her body. At the same time, her right hand formed into a claw and went straight for Cheng Sijin's face.
Cheng Sijin subconsciously dodged backwards and bumped into the corner of the counter. She groaned in pain and the pearl hairpin on her head fell to the ground due to inertia. A strand of hair fell down and stuck to her cheek, looking so pitiful.
She had been in Sifang City for many years, but when had she ever been in such a state of disgrace? Her eyes flushed with rage, and she drew a soft sword from her waist, stabbing at him with murderous intent.
Seeing that she was serious, Shen Yue also took it seriously and quickly dodged. Then she kicked the sword in her hand with her right foot, and then took the opportunity to touch her slender waist.
"Hmm~ Miss Cheng's waist is so soft and smooth..."
“…You filthy scoundrel!”
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