Chapter 86 The Rules of the Black Market
When Shan Yurou heard the news that the Xuanzong Sect Master had also arrived, her eyes lit up with excitement.
She hadn't thought about it that way before, but after Shan Mingyuan said that, the scene of the Xuanzong Sect Master and Elder Liu fighting over her involuntarily surfaced in her mind.
Even without ever seeing the real person, a general outline has already formed in one's mind, sparking endless imagination.
Shan Yurou's cheeks flushed red, and she lowered her head shyly, her voice barely audible: "This... what am I supposed to do? This is just too embarrassing."
"What's there to be ashamed of? Your excellence is not your fault, but a blessing from heaven." Shan Mingyuan said with a smug look on his face, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Oh dear, I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm going to the black market to buy banned drugs." Shan Yurou said, her face flushed with embarrassment as she ran away.
Upon hearing this, Shan Mingyuan was stunned.
Buying banned drugs on the black market?
Doesn't she already have one?
Why would you still want to buy it?
Upon recalling the Crown Prince's request for her to obtain forbidden drugs, Shan Mingyuan's face instantly darkened.
This prince is truly greedy and ungrateful.
Obtaining even one banned drug is already incredibly difficult, let alone three. It's utterly delusional and wishful thinking!
However, it wouldn't hurt to let Yu-rou try her luck.
After all, in life, one should always have a few backup plans.
If the Shan family is truly unreliable, but if she can gain Emperor Xuanzong's favor, then her position as Crown Princess will surely be as secure as Mount Tai and unshakeable!
Everything in the world complements and supports each other.
Emperor Xuanzong will surely favor Yu Rou even more now that she is the Crown Princess of the current dynasty; and if the Crown Prince hears that Yu Rou has been accepted as an inner disciple by Emperor Xuanzong, he will definitely look at her with new eyes, and may even promise her the position of Empress ahead of time.
With such a perfect match, Yu Rou's future is sure to be smooth sailing and limitless!
black market.
Shan Yurou was dressed in a black outfit, with a black veil covering her face, revealing only a pair of eyes that showed a hint of nervousness.
As soon as she stepped into the entrance of the black market, she felt a suffocating, almost tangible aura wash over her like a tidal wave.
Shan Yurou took a deep breath and then walked in with a determined look in her eyes.
Her gaze swept over each stall, as if searching for something.
Soon, a person dressed in a black robe, whose face was hidden in the shadows, blocked her way: "Miss, are you looking for some rare item?"
The man in black robes spoke in a deep voice, tinged with mystery.
Shan Yuru's heart tightened suddenly, and her heart jumped into her throat, but she quickly suppressed her panic and asked with feigned composure, "Do you...do you have any banned substances?"
Although she tried to keep her voice steady, a slight tremor could still be heard.
The man in black robes let out a low, sinister laugh that echoed in the darkness, sending chills down one's spine: "Young lady, you have quite the nerve. This forbidden drug isn't something you can just get your hands on anytime."
"In this black market, it is more precious than gold and rarer than jewels."
“However, I do have connections, but the price…” The man in black robes deliberately dragged out his words, a sly glint in his eyes.
Shan Yurou was secretly delighted and hurriedly asked, "Price is not a problem, as long as you can get it."
Seeing how easily Shan Yurou was fooled, the man in black robes smiled even more mysteriously: "This thing is hard to find on the black market, come with me!"
With that, the man in black turned and left. Shan Yurou hesitated for a moment, but when she thought about being able to buy forbidden medicine to report to the Crown Prince, she followed him closely as if possessed.
The man in black robes led her through a maze of alleyways, with Shan Yurou following closely behind, her heart filled with vigilance.
I thought it was a dead end, but after going in, I found that there was a hidden door.
The man in black robes seemed to have triggered some mechanism, and with a "click," the wall suddenly transformed into a door—the kind that could be easily pushed open.
"Come in." The man in black robes spoke in a very low voice, as if afraid of disturbing something; the voice sounded particularly sinister in the darkness.
Although Shan Yurou was afraid for a moment, the thought of being able to buy the forbidden medicine and report back to the Crown Prince made her suppress her fear and follow him inside as if possessed.
"These banned drugs are hard to come by. Even on the black market, they're not allowed to be sold. You absolutely mustn't let this get out!" The man in black robes said in a low voice as he walked, a hint of wariness in his eyes. "By the way, you know the rules of the black market, right?"
Upon hearing this, Shan Yurou nodded vigorously, "Don't worry, I understand the rules of the black market!"
She deliberately pretended to be a regular customer, little did she know that the other party's rule was: once the money was exchanged, there was no further relationship!
Seeing that she was a complete novice, the man in black robes smiled even more greedily; "Alright! I like doing business with smart people. I only have two. How much are you willing to pay?"
“This stuff is in high demand outside. If the price drops, I’ll sell it to someone else.” He deliberately emphasized his words, trying to put pressure on Shan Yurou.
Upon hearing that the man in black robes wanted to sell her to someone else, Shan Yurou immediately became anxious and hurriedly asked, "How much do you want?"
Unaware that the other person was scrutinizing her clothes and trying to guess how much money she had, Shan Yurou was completely oblivious.
“This number.” The man in black robes deliberately gestured with a five.
Upon hearing this, Shan Yurou's eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "Five thousand Xuan Crystals? Why don't you just rob me?"
She never expected the banned drug to be so expensive; it was outrageous.
Upon hearing this, the man in black robes instinctively widened his eyes, secretly delighted.
He originally only wanted to scam five Xuan Crystals, but he didn't expect this girl to be so rich that she directly asked for five thousand Xuan Crystals!
Luckily, he was smart enough not to mention the price directly, otherwise he would have missed out on this windfall.
"Since you're so lucky, I'll sell you three thousand Xuan Crystals." The man in black robes said, feigning difficulty, forcing a fake smile as if he had suffered a great loss.
Upon hearing this, Shan Yurou shook her head and said, "No, no, no, three thousand is too expensive for me. I don't have that much."
"How much do you have? Surely it can't be just five hundred?" The man in black robes spoke with a disdainful tone, his eyes revealing a hint of contempt.
Shan Yurou nodded directly: "Five hundred. If you're willing, we can cooperate. If not, there's nothing I can do."
She felt a little uneasy, afraid that the man in black would refuse.
These five hundred Xuanjing were all her savings. If she hadn't had the habit of saving money, she probably wouldn't have been able to come up with even five hundred.
Seeing that five hundred was her bottom line, the man in black simply stopped haggling and said, "Five hundred it is. I need the money urgently."
"You have to pay in cash, otherwise I won't sell it to you."
Shan Yurou originally wanted to buy on credit, but upon hearing this, she resigned herself to taking out all her savings.
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