"The key is active!"
Jiang Yuan and Liu Zhaodi were startled awake by a noise at midnight. Their eyes conveyed the same message: the black market gathering had begun.
"This black market gathering is really insane. They actually have to enter in this way. It must be exhausting!" Liu Zhaodi complained as she let go of Jiang Yuan's arm.
Although the two did not engage in marital relations, they acted as husband and wife in everything they did, whether sleeping or otherwise. Even when resting, they would snuggle together and whisper secrets.
“That’s what adults are like!” Jiang Yuan chuckled awkwardly.
"Let's go. Judging from the key's indication, this black market gathering place shouldn't be far from us!"
At this moment, both of them could sense the direction the key was pointing in.
"You get dressed first, I'm going to say a few words to my cousin!" Jiang Yuan knew that once he entered the black market, he might lose contact with Ke Zhiyuan, so he had to make arrangements to tell Ke Zhiyuan what to do first.
After a flurry of activity, the two arrived at the black market meeting place, but were still somewhat surprised upon seeing its exact location. They had initially assumed the black market meeting would be held in a very remote location, given that the people in the black market were hardly benevolent individuals, and their criminal activities would undoubtedly lead to numerous troubles. Being targeted by forces like Tianfu would certainly result in some unforeseen events. However, the black market had not chosen a remote location; instead, they had held their meeting in Haicheng's largest underground shopping mall.
Let's go!
Jiang Yuan took Liu Zhaodi's hand, and the two strolled leisurely into the black market gathering.
Most people at the black market gatherings are hiding their identities, so the two of them had no psychological burden after disguising themselves. In the shadows, even love that is not recognized by the world can be accepted, let alone a couple that is so perfectly matched.
After revealing the key, the two were led to a huge venue, which was more like a giant flea market than a venue.
Thousands of people, hidden in black robes, wandered around, selecting their desired items.
"As expected, it blocked all perception except for the black market network!"
After entering the gathering, Jiang Yuan observed his surroundings. He tried to connect to the Apocalypse Network, but the connection failed, proving that there was a massive shielding array here. Moreover, in addition to the inability to connect to the Apocalypse Network, all communication methods, including the communication stones, were cut off from the outside world, except for the only black market network.
In other words, there is only darkness here, and no external light can penetrate it.
"Look at those corners!" Liu Zhaodi gestured for Jiang Yuan to look in a few places, then said, "The entire gathering was probably broadcast live on the black market network, but the participants couldn't communicate with the outside world!"
Jiang Yuan then looked around and discovered that a large number of recording stones and optical instruments were set up in various corners.
In the era of cultivators where technology has almost leaped forward, ordinary optical instruments are not affected by energy shielding, which is why pinhole cameras like those used to appear here.
"Interesting, this black market really does have ways of attracting customers!" Jiang Yuan muttered.
The purpose of live streaming is simply to increase the value of the black market, thereby stimulating people to increase their spending and thus qualifying for invitations to the black market. After all, the treasures that appear in the black market are almost always valuable; most of the rare and precious items that people steal or rob and can't take abroad are put up for sale here.
"Distinguished guests, welcome to the 61st Black Market Gathering. I am the host for this event—Ghost. This Black Market will last for six hours and is divided into three levels. You are currently in the Ordinary Market, where any invited guest may trade. The next level is the Elite Market, which requires a substantial expenditure of 100,000 Top-Grade Holy Spirit Crystals to enter. As for the final Heaven and Earth Market, it requires a expenditure of one million Top-Grade Holy Spirit Crystals to enter!"
The speaker was a person shrouded in black mist from head to toe. His voice was sinister and deep, giving people a chilling feeling.
Most of the people at the black market gathering remained calm, as this was the rule of the gathering, and those who had attended a few times were not surprised.
As for the large amount of spending, it's not a big deal, because many transactions can be conducted privately, and then the transaction volume can be inflated to enter higher-level markets. However, even if the transaction volume is inflated, the black market won't lose money, because they only record a 1% commission on the transaction volume. In other words, no matter how much you spend on a million top-grade Holy Spirit Crystals, the black market will still take a 1% commission without fail.
As if sensing that the atmosphere wasn't very lively, the ghost cleared his throat and said, "By the way, a treasure from the Qin Dynasty will be sold at this gathering of heaven and earth. As for what treasure it is, I think everyone should know what's been circulating recently, so I won't say any more."
In short, the entire gathering fell into a deathly silence, and then three seconds later the first violent reaction erupted, but it was just a disturbance without any information being revealed, as if everyone was desperately trying to raise money.
"Huh? What's going on?"
Jiang Yuan didn't quite understand, but Liu Zhaodi beside him looked serious. He could tell that Liu Zhaodi knew something, so he asked, "What's wrong?"
"Don't you ever follow Apocalypse News, you idiot?" Liu Zhaodi looked at Jiang Yuan with annoyance.
"I'm so busy, how can I find time to follow the news?" Jiang Yuan said with a wry smile.
Liu Zhaodi took a deep breath and then whispered, "About half a month ago, when the Zhao family held their last exhibition of the Imperial Seal of the State in the capital, the Imperial Seal of the State was stolen!"
"The Imperial Seal of the State?" Jiang Yuan exclaimed in surprise.
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