There were few pedestrians on the streets, let alone children.
Bai Yunqi had two taels of gold in his pocket, which was his capital for this trip to the black market to hunt for treasures.
Gold also possesses a certain spiritual quality, but it is far less so compared to jade.
Simply absorbing the spiritual energy from gold isn't worthwhile, and since I don't have a secret stash to buy up bargain jade, I might as well save it for spending.
This can be considered a long-term strategy, allowing for the continuous absorption of spiritual energy.
Standing not far from the black market, Bai Yunqi stopped and tilted his head slightly in thought for a moment. He thought of the lightning that struck him that morning.
I decided to use a magic spell, even if it's not very useful.
"This child's appearance would be too conspicuous in the black market. It's better to keep it ordinary. Better safe than sorry."
Bai Yunqi made a hand seal, and an illusion was attached to his body.
To outsiders, an eight-year-old boy already looks like an adult, but he's the kind of person who wouldn't leave a lasting impression and has no particular distinguishing features.
Bai Yunqi nodded in satisfaction. Although this method also consumed a lot of spiritual energy, it was more worthwhile than encountering a strange lightning spiritual root and consuming even more spiritual energy in a fight.
Once he has enough jade stones containing spiritual energy, he will stop hiding. As long as the person dares to show their face, he will just kill them.
Bai Yunqi truly never expected that in a world where spiritual energy is so scarce and can only be found in jade, there would be someone like him who possesses abilities that ordinary people cannot have.
Could it be that the person was also struck by lightning and died, and then his soul was resurrected here?
Bai Yunqi shook his head. Since he couldn't figure it out anyway, he figured it was more important to go to the black market, pick up some bargains, and stock up on spiritual energy. That was better than anything else.
There weren't too many people in the black market.
Too many people and something bad will happen!
It's secluded, few people come, and even if government officials arrive, they can be quickly evacuated.
Don't be fooled by their small number; every single one of them is a force to be reckoned with: bandits, rebels, thugs, gamblers...
Sellers generally try to conceal their appearance, and some buyers also try to hide their faces to some extent.
Bai Yunqi was relaxed and leisurely strolling around inside. He didn't need to look around carefully; he could tell where he wanted something just by sensing the spiritual energy.
He didn't even glance at those items placed in the very center that were imbued with spiritual energy; they must be expensive.
Bai Yunqi stopped in front of a stall selling raw stones.
The stall owner looked up at Bai Yunqi.
The scar, revealing fresh flesh, ran from his left eye to the left corner of his mouth, and his right cheek was covered by a half-mask; one look at it could really scare a child to tears.
"Want one? It has jade inside, top-quality material, five taels of silver a piece."
The small pile of jade stones in front of Bai Yunqi was indeed quite good.
In any case, among the spiritual energy fluctuations he could sense, there were three or four particularly strong ones.
Even the less expensive ones cost around five or six yuan.
Bai Yunqi squatted down. The rule of this black market is that you can't bargain, but you can negotiate. For example, "Buy four and get one free? Five blessings to your door."
The stall owner smiled, his lips twitching as he touched the scars on his face, like a worm wriggling.
"Choose one."
After saying that, the stall owner closed his eyes to rest.
Bai Yunqi began picking stones. He chose the three stones that contained the most spiritual energy, and then picked a medium-sized one.
Finally, he picked out the smallest piece from the pile of stones, saying, "This one is a free gift."
The stall owner nodded and extended his hand.
Bai Yunqi readily took out the two taels of gold from his pocket, then turned and left.
After leaving the black market, Bai Yunqi estimated the time; it had been almost an hour, and he needed to hurry home.
The five pieces of jade I just bought aren't very big, but together they're not exactly light.
Bai Yunqi immediately chose a prime location and began absorbing the spiritual energy within, keeping only the smallest piece and putting it in his pocket.
When I have time, I'll find someone to open this piece and take out the jade. I'll save it for future bargain hunting.
It took another cup of tea's time to absorb the spiritual energy.
Bai Yunqi felt the spiritual energy within his body; it was still too little. The spiritual energy in this world was sparse, and even if he had cultivation techniques, it would be a waste if he couldn't absorb it.
Fortunately, the people here aren't that strong, so all things considered, Bai Yunqi is still a top-tier expert.
As long as he has a continuous supply of jade containing spiritual energy, who can kill him?
However, this endless supply of jade...
Bai Yunqi's expression changed slightly, his eyes lowered, and he glanced discreetly behind him.
The next instant, a bolt of lightning as thick as a wrist struck.
The spiritual energy within the body was mobilized, and the attack was blocked invisibly.
The two attacks collided with a loud "boom," a muffled sound like thunder, echoing in the silent night.
Then silence returned once more.
Bai Yunqi frowned, his face showing some doubt. Had he run away again?
Is this person crazy?!
Without a second thought, Bai Yunqi immediately took off after him.
That person was in the dark, while he was in the light; he was at a disadvantage!
Bai Yunqi doesn't eat everything; coincidentally, Kui is one of them.
Anyway, he now has spiritual power, so he wants to see who is secretly causing trouble.
"Tracking technique!"
Bai Yunqi was surrounded by spiritual energy, his hands forming hand seals. Although he looked like a child, his aura suddenly changed, exuding an extremely strong sense of pressure.
The invisible spiritual energy gently circled the spot where the lightning had just struck, completing its lock-on.
"Spiritual energy transforms into a blade."
An invisible blade, locked onto by a tracking technique, heads straight for its target.
The hem of her dress fluttered without wind, and in the blink of an eye, Bai Yunqi's figure disappeared.
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