Chapter 108 Heavenly Silkworm City
Zhong Cai was very satisfied.
Seeing that Zhong Cai was satisfied, Wu Shaogan was also very satisfied.
Zhong Cai was eager to try his best.
Wu Shaogan suppressed a laugh and joined him in rubbing his hands together, eager to get started.
The two seemed to have made ample preparations.
In fact...
The "Golden Legend" in mid-air has turned into countless plumes of smoke.
Just then, the smoke dissipated.
Zhong Cai stared wide-eyed.
Wu Shaogan looked in the same direction.
What kind of level 7 resources will be available this time?
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Under their gazes, the "Golden Legend" was unveiled.
A fierce and terrifying aura swept down, almost instantly impacting the two of them!
The ancient city's defenses activated automatically, blocking this imposing aura from the outside.
It was as if a strong wind had swept by, making it impossible for the two of them to open their eyes!
It took quite a while for everything to calm down!
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both stared ahead in shock.
The carcass of an extremely terrifying savage tiger lay on the open ground behind the main hall!
Its shape is majestic, like a small mountain!
This is a seventh-tier peak Azure-Eyed Savage Tiger!
Fortunately, this was a dead tiger.
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Zhong Cai suddenly gasped for breath, only to realize that she had been holding her breath.
Wu Shaogan's pupils also contracted slightly; he too hadn't expected to unearth such a savage and domineering tiger corpse.
Such a fierce tiger is extremely valuable.
If you really want to calculate it, the whole head would be worth hundreds of thousands of mid-grade Xuan stones, and if you carefully divide it up, it would be even more.
However, for the two of them, there's really nothing they can do about it for the time being.
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The two looked at each other, both brainstorming.
Zhong Cai said cautiously, "Old Wu, do you think you could use your Sun-Shooting Bow to slowly divide it up?"
Wu Shaogan shook his head slightly: "The quality is a bit lacking, so we can't do it for now."
Zhong Cai sighed.
Wu Shaogan patted Zhong Cai's shoulder and said, "Don't worry too much. Cai, there are still a few guaranteed items you haven't chosen yet. Maybe there will be a Xuan weapon of similar grade among them? Even if there isn't one for the time being, there will be many more sacrifices in the future, and you'll eventually get one."
Zhong Cai thought about it and realized that it made sense; there was no need to rush.
The two continued to look at the fierce tiger, their hearts surging with emotion.
Zhong Cai carefully examined the savage tiger and exclaimed from the bottom of his heart:
"This fur is really beautiful. If it were used to make a royal robe or a carriage canopy, it would be both gorgeous and highly defensive."
"If you ask me, my master would definitely like it. If I can actually peel it off someday, I can find a reason to give it to my master."
"I don't think Master will investigate further. We just happened to be out together this time, so who knows where we got the tiger skin?"
"And this tiger blood, and that tiger heart, are perfect for Master Jiang."
"Old Wu, when you find a chance to give it to Master Jiang, he will definitely be very happy!"
"Oh right, there's other tiger meat and such, which must be very useful for cultivation, right?"
"Beast cores can also be used to refine weapons, and they can be sold for a high price!"
"In addition, tiger tendons can also be used for weapon forging, and tiger bones can be used in medicine besides weapon forging... I need to keep some of these and give some to my master as well..."
Wu Shaogan listened to Zhong Cai's rambling and agreed with her at every turn.
Moreover, this allocation is indeed appropriate.
Now that everything is settled, all that's missing is the crucial element – the secret artifact that can divide this thing.
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The three guaranteed items in mid-air are now also starting to offer options.
The first guaranteed item is usually a level 7 rare medicine and a refining material with Yin-Yang and Five Elements attributes.
There's no need to hesitate at all; just choose the refining materials.
If we really can't find this level-seven rare herb again, we can always try to plant one...
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The second guaranteed item is a level 7 rare medicine and a pair of powerful gauntlets!
Grade 7 superior gauntlets, of excellent quality.
The moment Zhong Cai saw it, she thought of Master Jiang.
Although we only met once, the feeling these boxing gloves gave off was very similar to Master Jiang's!
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.
It's a pity it's not a cutting-type artifact, but these gauntlets are pretty good too.
Zhong Cai hesitated and said, "Should we secretly make a birthday gift for Master Jiang when it's his birthday?"
Wu Shaogan nodded: "That's good."
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The third guaranteed item is a level 7 rare medicine, plus another level 7 rare medicine.
Zhong Cai looked around and chose the one that was rarer.
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By this time, all the resources from the three rounds of the Purple Flame Pool ten-pull will have been obtained.
Zhong Cai quickly put them all away.
The only problem is that huge tiger carcass... it's difficult to deal with.
Because no suitable magical artifact has been found, there is no other way to cut it in the short term.
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's put it in the training ground."
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly and said, "Actually, both of us can use it to hone our aura."
Zhong Cai suddenly realized that when the savage tiger came out, it had almost seriously injured the two of them.
He immediately praised, "Old Wu is so clever!"
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "A-Cai will surely have the same idea as me soon."
Zhong Cai chuckled.
He felt that he might not have thought of it.
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It was agreed that 350,000 Dan Yun would be sacrificed, but only 300,000 have been offered so far.
Zhong Cai drew five times in a row.
There was no guaranteed drop after ten consecutive pulls, but I got three mid-grade Xuan Stones.
There are two more items: one is a level-five rare beast embryo, and the other is a level-five mystic artifact.
Luck is neither good nor bad.
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Zhong Cai stretched, exhaled, and said, "Overall, we've made thorough preparations this time."
Wu Shaogan chimed in, "This time, our search for the rare and precious materials to aid in the secret techniques will surely be successful."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "Definitely."
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Two days later.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan bid farewell to their master and then sat on Qingyu's back, which carried them all the way away from Canglong Academy.
The two of them put on the gold and silver robes that were supposed to be worn, and wore the armbands that were supposed to be worn.
With sufficient defensive capabilities, they did not launch their flying boats for the time being, but instead slowly headed towards the location indicated by Master Sang.
The route is very clear on the map.
The journey is long, and the place is not yet fully stable.
So they can set off now and arrive in about two months.
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More than a month ago, just as the celestial secrets had predicted, countless meteors and meteorites fell in the mountains to the southeast.
Countless stars instantly destroyed the mountain range, and countless savage beasts and rare beasts that had not yet left in time all died—most of them were savage beasts, because rare beasts are always more spiritual, and many of them had ominous omens in the dark.
The mountain collapsed, and the boulders were shattered by the impact of the meteor!
At the same time, more meteors will collide with each other, and the force of the explosions will bombard all directions, affecting many nearby villages, towns and counties.
Those places were all reduced to ruins.
The areas where meteor showers fall the most experience the greatest impact.
Countless flames, countless stellar powers, and countless other forces converged within the mountain range, colliding with each other countless times and producing continuous explosions.
The smoke, the various strange lights, and the mist inside were all vibrating unstablely.
It's been several days, and various reactions are still occurring inside; it has never calmed down.
Given the current situation, two months to stabilize is already the shortest possible timeframe.
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The divination of this celestial secret was timely, and the notification was also timely.
Despite the vast number of places destroyed by these meteorites, almost no one died as a result.
Countless people who originally lived nearby have long since moved away.
Because the calculations were done early and the preparations were made in a long time, their relocation did not result in much loss.
Once everything stabilizes, all cultivators can enter to search for treasure and get a share of the spoils.
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Zhong Cai leaned against Wu Shaogan's chest and said, "Master said that this outer secret realm has already been named."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "The Meteorite Secret Realm."
Zhong Cai complained, "It's so simple and straightforward, there's no suspense at all."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and said, "I'm afraid that's no surprise."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and then smiled: "That's true."
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The two sat on Qingyu's back, enjoying a magnificent view of the beautiful scenery.
Before them stretched a vast forest, connecting to countless mountain ranges and towering peaks, where there must be many dangers.
Qingyu is making rapid progress and has enough food, but he has only just advanced to the fourth rank.
With its enormous size, if it were to simply fly over the heads of those powerful beasts, it would be an obvious target.
So Wu Shaogan picked up Zhong Cai and flew to the side.
At the same moment, Zhong Cai put Qingyu into the ancient city and then summoned the flying boat that he had recognized as his master.
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The flying boat grew larger right in front of the two of them.
Wu Shaogan carried Zhong Cai onto the deck, then carried him directly into the cabin.
The style of this flying boat is not quite like Master Sang's, but it suits Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan's tastes quite well.
Master Sang knew how to enjoy himself; the cabin was lined with thick animal hides.
At first glance, you can tell it's very soft.
And the quality of this animal hide is also very high.
It's a level seven animal hide.
Zhong Cai was somewhat taken aback, but then she realized it was normal.
After all, Master Sang himself is at the Spirit Transformation Realm, so naturally he is matched with level seven resources.
Zhong Cai leaned on Wu Shaogan's shoulder and asked cautiously, "Old Wu, do you think we'll feel uncomfortable around this level seven animal hide?"
Wu Shaogan chuckled: "Master Sang enjoys comfort, not physical training. Even when choosing resources, he will naturally choose the most comfortable ones."
Zhong Cai chuckled immediately: "That's right. I'm so fragile, and Master still gave me this without reminding me, it must be because it's no different."
Wu Shaogan nodded in agreement.
Then, Zhong Cai suddenly exerted force, pressing Wu Shaogan down.
Wu Shaogan's cultivation level is higher than his, so he naturally cannot be suppressed by him, but Wu Shaogan can fall down with the momentum.
So the two of them rolled into the animal skin together.
Sure enough, Zhong Cai felt that the touch was soft and warm, and the fur was very comfortable. It could not hurt him at all.
Wu Shaogan pulled Zhong Cai close and casually manipulated the array beside him, causing the flying boat to fly towards the Meteorite Secret Realm at a moderate speed.
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The airship has strong defensive capabilities.
As the aircraft flew over many deep mountain ranges, some wild beasts would suddenly take to the air and attack it.
However, they all returned empty-handed.
If they still refuse to give up, they will suffer serious injuries or even die.
However, the two did not go up to the deck to fight this time.
After all, the beasts that dared to attack were at least at the fifth rank, and they were no match for them.
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Two months later.
The flying boat landed in front of a very majestic city.
This is a level four city, Heavenly Silkworm City.
It has a very large area, ranking among the largest cities of its level. Because it is nestled against a long and resource-rich mountain range, the city has developed quite well and has a relatively large population.
The most famous local specialty is silkworm silk, which comes from the rare and precious silkworm.
The rare beast, the Heavenly Silkworm, is docile and willing to be raised by cultivators. Apart from its silk, which is an excellent material for refining and medicine, it has no other use and cannot be eaten.
Therefore, silkworms are safe even when raised in captivity, and can actually obtain more food.
The silk they spit out, though it does serve as a weapon, is actually the residue they produce after absorbing nutrients—indigestible. If they didn't spit it out, it would be harmful to them.
Therefore, many cultivators in the city raise silkworms and sell the silk they produce to the three major silk-producing families in the city.
The three major families would classify the silkworm silk into different grades and price them, and then sell it to other major cities through their channels.
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Tiancan City was both unlucky and somewhat lucky.
Fortunately, although it is located near the mountains, it is well-defended and already on the edge of the affected area, so it does not need to be relocated and can remain intact.
There are several reasons for bad luck:
Firstly, the outer perimeter of the mountain range originally provided countless food sources for the silkworms, which could be harvested periodically, saving a lot of costs in raising them. Now, all of that has been destroyed, and if people want to raise silkworms again, they will need to plant some food for them, which adds a lot of trouble.
Secondly, because of its large area and spaciousness, a large portion of the relocated villagers and county residents were moved to Tiancan City, making it very crowded and causing some conflicts.
Moreover, because there is still some space available for residents to live here, and more residents are on their way, it will become even more crowded later.
Third, the defensive formations are extremely expensive to defend against the final aftershocks...
Fourth, the city was already overflowing with people, and there were many cultivators from all over the country heading to the Meteorite Secret Realm. In order to enter the secret realm as quickly as possible, they all chose this closest city, making it even more overcrowded.
Fifth, because there are more people coming and going, there are not enough people to guard the city. In addition, because people need to be let in in time to avoid the aftershocks, the process of registering identity at the city gate has been skipped. The entrance fees cannot be counted. So, a teleportation box is left next to it, and people come and go to put the entrance fees into it themselves. It is hard to tell whether this is enough.
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The flying boat landed in a valley a little distance from the city gate.
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan and jumped off the deck.
Many cultivators appeared around them, some driving carriages, some riding contracted rare beasts, and others using flying artifacts.
The space here is not very large, so all the cultivators who landed quickly put away their "vehicles" and then hurriedly walked out of the valley.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan followed suit.
The flying boat quickly landed in Zhong Cai's hands, while Wu Shaogan half-embraced Zhong Cai and, in a flash, they were already outside the valley.
The two walked side by side again, holding hands, toward the city gate.
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Huge notices were posted on the wide city walls.
The notice depicted the general layout of the city's buildings and indicated which places were currently available for accommodation.
At the same time, it clearly stated how the city entry fee was charged and how to submit it.
There are also some other miscellaneous rules—the most important of which is that there should be no major conflicts in the city, and absolutely no large-scale battles or killings with others.
In the past, this might not have been a big problem and could be solved quickly, but things are different now.
Nowadays, with so many people and so many eyes, one careless move can lead to a huge mess.
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Everyone who was preparing to enter the city read the notice carefully.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were no exception.
The two quickly reached the city gate, took out some gold, and put it into the box.
Then, they entered the city without incident.
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The moment they entered the city, Zhong Cai's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but grab Wu Shaogan's sleeve, tugging at it again and again.
Wu Shaogan understood what he meant and said in a low voice, "Let's go to the right, be careful."
Zhong Cai took a deep breath and nodded.
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The streets of Tiancan City are very wide, and the houses and shops on both sides are also very grand in style.
But now, there are people everywhere.
This density... made Zhong Cai momentarily hallucinate whether she had entered a tourist attraction during peak season.
After thinking about it, Zhong Cai felt that there seemed to be no difference.
The secret realm is just a scenic area, a scenic area in this world where you can exploit resources.
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Wu Shaogan held Zhong Cai's hand tightly, and together they walked along the right side of the street with the flow of people.
Both of them had excellent memories, so they naturally knew where they could stay.
Zhong Cai said, "Let's go to the most expensive one."
Wu Shaogan had no objection.
Places with lots of people like this are naturally the most expensive and the quietest.
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After navigating several streets with difficulty, the two arrived at the Caican Inn.
This inn is part of a chain, with different levels to cater to cultivators of different levels.
This place is a consecrated inn.
Wu Shaogan has the financial means to book a room here and bring his family.
Zhong Cai was a member of this family.
The price is really not cheap; one Xuanzhu is needed every ten days.
That means it costs a thousand gold coins every day!
This is just for accommodation; if you want any other services, you'll have to pay extra!
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Zhong Cai quickly paid the bill and placed a three-month order.
Wu Shaogan followed Zhong Cai and soon arrived at the superior room they had chosen.
It's a suite, with a bedroom and a training room.
The areas are not large.
It's fine for the two of them to rest here, or they can simply meditate and cultivate to pass the time.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but complain, "This place is truly a place where they rip people off without a trace, but every cut draws blood!"
Wu Shaogan comforted him, saying, "Just like you said, prices in tourist areas are inherently high."
Zhong Cai pouted: "Knowing is one thing, but it doesn't stop me from worrying about the money."
Wu Shaogan smiled.
The two quickly lay down on the bed and rested for a while.
The journey itself wasn't tiring, but doing it for a while made it feel quite ceremonial.
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It must be said that there's a reason why it's expensive.
After Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan settled in, they ate in the lobby of the inn every day.
The food was quite expensive, but the ingredients were of good quality and the taste was acceptable.
At the same time, the two can enjoy separate tables and chairs, and use screens to separate them from others.
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The inn's lobby was quite crowded, but it was about the same as usual.
Across from Caican Inn is another inn of a lower standard and much cheaper price. If you look over there, you'll find that it's so crowded that even though many strangers are at the same table, many diners still have to stand to eat.
If you look out from Caican Inn towards the backyard of the inn across the street, that's even more spectacular!
Along the corridors connecting the various dormitories, there were many practitioners meditating, each having their own small, independent area.
Many rooms are shared by numerous cultivators—but in such circumstances, conflicts are bound to arise.
Who knows how many deaths might have occurred behind the scenes, only to be silently covered up.
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Zhong Cai suddenly felt that there was nothing to feel sorry for anymore.
He'd rather spend money than suffer!
Wu Shaogan poured Zhong Cai a cup of tea and clinked glasses with him.
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The two stayed at the inn for a few days, and whenever they needed to spend money, the innkeepers always paid them in full.
One day, a young shop assistant suddenly knocked on the door and asked to see him.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.
Wu Shaogan said, "Come in."
As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and the door opened.
The young man was merely a cultivator at the Heavenly Guidance Realm, and he was quite cautious in the face of the power of the consecration. However, having seen many powerful individuals, he wasn't terrified and was able to display the desired enthusiasm.
"Greetings to both of you seniors."
Zhong Cai looked at him and asked, "What's the matter, young man?"
The young waiter quickly replied, "I have just received some news and would like to ask the two seniors for some reward."
Zhong Cai realized that they were selling information.
This is a common occurrence; it's just a transaction between the two parties.
Zhong Caizheng didn't know much about Heavenly Silkworm City, and he was getting a little bored while waiting for the secret realm to open, so he said with great interest, "Why don't you tell me about it? If it's suitable, I won't treat you unfairly."
The young waiter immediately replied, "Okay!"
Then he revealed that the underground trading market in the city would be opening soon.
However, to enter this place, you need a token, which requires some money.
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There was no underground trading market in Tiancan City originally; its appearance now is simply a matter of chance.
As the commotion caused by the meteorite secret realm gradually subsides, it will probably be possible to enter it in a few days.
Many cultivators who arrived here observed from afar and suddenly realized that the secret realm was probably more dangerous than they had imagined!
Therefore, we must prepare ourselves with sufficient means.
Not every cultivator can achieve this easily; they need to find the right person to exchange what they don't need for what is useful to them.
As more and more people share this idea, this particular occasion gradually forms.
The people who spearheaded and organized the event were actually from within Heavenly Silkworm City, coming from several major families.
But this is also good, as it makes the underground trading market safer.
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The young waiter was one of the errand runners; he worked at the inn and also did the part-time job of handing out flyers.
His primary task was to assess whether the customers had sufficient financial resources to support the transaction before selling the tokens.
Underground trading venues require efficiency.
If someone doesn't have enough money, they can't trade anything, and the person who sells them the tokens will also be penalized.
The waiter had noticed the two as soon as they entered the inn. After observing them for a few days, he found that they were incredibly wealthy – who else would they give them tokens to if not them?
So he came over immediately.
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The young waiter didn't hide anything from him and explained everything clearly.
After listening, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan exchanged a glance.
—Old Wu, are you interested?
—If A-Cai is interested, then I am interested too.
Zhong Cai laughed.
Wu Shaogan, on the other hand, had a gentle expression.
The young waiter standing to the side: "..."
Something seems off about the atmosphere.
Zhong Cai quickly realized what was going on and said to the shop assistant, "The two of us, one token each, name your price."
The young shop assistant quickly replied, "One Xuanzhu."
Zhong Cai raised an eyebrow.
This is another case of overcharging tourists. The entrance fee is so high. I guess the families in Tiancan City are taking this opportunity to make up for their losses.
Zhong Cai readily gave it to Xuanzhu.
The young shop assistant immediately beamed with joy and quickly and carefully took out two very soft pieces of fabric.
Zhong Cai took it, rubbed it slightly, and thought, "Silk?"
The young shopkeeper explained, "This talisman is made using special techniques from our Heavenly Silkworm City, and the silk used is from a special mutated Heavenly Silkworm, making it impossible to counterfeit."
Zhong Cai nodded: "That's very good, being so meticulous."
The young man gave me detailed directions to the underground trading place and could even draw a map.
Zhong Cai still remembered the route, waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to draw a map, and then took out a bottle of pills and tossed it over.
"Here you are, your reward."
The young man was actually a ticket seller and didn't really expect to receive any reward, but now he suddenly did, which was a pleasant surprise.
He hurriedly caught it, thanked them repeatedly, and then quickly withdrew without disturbing the two of them.
Wu Shaogan flicked his sleeve again and closed the door.
Zhong Cai handed one of the tokens to Wu Shaogan and said with a smile, "Go and take a look tomorrow night."
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "Okay."
Tomorrow, when it gets dark, will be a perfect time.
Zhong Cai lowered her voice again and said with a grin, "We've extracted quite a few things that we can sell."
Wu Shaogan also said softly, "A Cai is right."
The two looked at each other again and both laughed.
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Time flies.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan didn't go out. Apart from eating, they simply practiced dual cultivation to improve their strength.
The two went out the following evening.
Following the directions given by the young man, they arrived at a relatively desolate alley and saw the sign for the underground trading place.
An ordinary blank flag made of the same fabric as the symbol.
The two approached and determined that the fabric's pattern was oriented towards the lower right side.
Zhong Cai pulled Wu Shaogan aside and slipped into a nearby alley.
Wu Shaogan remained silent.
Zhong Cai then took out two large black robes and gave one to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shao put it on with a dry laugh.
The black robe also came with a mask, both of which were equipped with isolation arrays.
Both of them were dressed in black robes and wore blank black masks.
In this way, cultivators cannot see their faces with the naked eye, and the isolation formation will also block their souls from entering.
...Unless someone forcibly strips them of their clothes, no one will be able to see their faces clearly.
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Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan walked out of the alley.
The sky had become completely dark.
All the cultivators who wanted to come had the same idea as Zhong Cai, and they also disguised themselves in various ways.
Like Zhong Cai, who wore a black robe, three out of the five cultivators who came were dressed like this.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan blended in seamlessly among everyone, completely inconspicuous.
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The two followed the others and found an entrance.
It's a deep pit.
The cultivators in front of them all stood in front of the cave entrance and jumped straight down—or rather, fell down.
The underground trading venue really is underground!
Wu Shaogan carried Zhong Cai on his back.
Despite the fact that both the young man's explanation and the actions of the people in front of him indicated that there was no danger, Wu Shaogan still chose to carry A Cai with him because he needed to be cautious when traveling.
Zhong Cai reacted almost at the same time as him.
The moment Wu Shaogan turned his back, Zhong Cai jumped up.
Just in time, Wu Shaogan caught Zhong Cai.
After everyone in front of him jumped down, Wu Shaogan walked to the cave entrance.
The two of them looked down at the same time.
The pit was very deep, at least ten zhang (approximately 33 meters), and with their strength, they wouldn't get hurt if they jumped in.
Wu Shaogan's back was tightly wrapped with bells.
Zhong Cai hugged Wu Shaogan tightly.
Then, Wu Shaogan went straight down.
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Even after his feet touched the ground, Wu Shaogan still didn't put Zhong Cai down.
A long road runs along the side of the deep pit.
The earthen walls on both sides were inlaid with many mysterious objects that could emit light, illuminating the road.
Wu Shaogan carried Zhong Cai deeper into the area, and after about ten more zhang, they arrived at the edge of an earthen cliff.
"Bottom of the cliff" is the underground trading market.
The earthen cliff itself is only a few feet high.
It was completely excavated, resembling an underground palace.
Zhong Cai looked ahead and saw many simple buildings, and quite a few cultivators everywhere.
Wu Shaogan carried Zhong Cai and jumped off the cliff.
Only now did the two of them truly arrive at the underground trading venue.
Wu Shaogan then put Zhong Cai down.
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Zhong Cai gripped Wu Shaogan's hand tightly, walking forward while looking around.
There are no designated roads here; street vendors are everywhere.
Zhong Cai casually walked over and looked around.
Wu Shaogan wrote a few words on Zhong Cai's palm.
[The cultivator who illuminates the sky.]
Zhong Cai nodded and continued to observe the stall.
Several transparent boxes were placed on top, containing level three and four rare and precious materials.
Zhong Cai took a liking to one of the tubers that resembled a cow's milk and asked in a hoarse voice, "Excuse me, stall owner, how much for this?"
The vendor's voice was also completely unrecognizable, replying in a hoarse voice, "Fifteen Mystic Pearls."
The tuber is a level three resource and not very common, so the price is not high.
Zhong Cai promptly presented the Xuanzhu.
The stall owner also lifted the seal on the box, allowing Zhong Cai to take it herself.
Zhong Cai naturally took it immediately.
Wu Shaogan watched quietly from the side, remaining vigilant throughout.
After the money and goods were exchanged, and since Zhong Cai didn't find anything else she liked, she pulled Wu Shaogan away from the stall.
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The transaction was successful without any mishaps, and both parties remained amicable.
Zhong Cai thought this place was alright.
Then, he and Wu Shaogan looked at each stall along the way, and bought anything they wanted.
After they finished shopping, Zhong Cai asked in a low voice, "Shall we set up a stall?"
Wu Shaogan shook his head slightly and pointed to a simple building on the side.
While Zhong Cai was selecting various resources, Wu Shaogan was also observing the surrounding situation.
Then, he found another way to trade.
Wu Shaogan changed his voice and said in a low voice, "A covert auction and a transaction."
Zhong Cai immediately understood and changed her tone in the same way, saying, "Let's go in and take a look!"
The two then walked to the front of the building.
At that moment, a man in black robes emerged from the shadows behind the door and hissed, "Proof of funds first."
Zhong Cai asked, "How much?"
The man in black robes said, "At least ten thousand Xuanzhu."
Zhong Cai then asked, "How can we ensure credibility?"
The man in the black robe seemed to have been asked this question countless times, and skillfully took out a piece of fabric with a stamp from the side.
Zhong Cai nodded.
This was something the shop assistant had specifically mentioned: only those who possessed this fabric and seal were considered traders protected by the major families of Tiancan City.
Before Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan arrived, they had also confirmed some information from various sources.
Now that everything is confirmed to be correct, there's no problem.
Zhong Cai took out a mustard seed bag and let the man in black examine it himself.
The man in black robes quickly scanned the area and made way for them.
"Please come in, distinguished guests."
Zhong Cai's mustard seed bag contained not just 10,000 Xuanzhu, but a full 100,000!
This is naturally a distinguished guest.
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The two entered the building.
Despite its simple exterior, the interior is quite spacious.
It can probably accommodate over a hundred people.
When they entered, there were already dozens of people inside.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan found an open space to sit down.
There were also some disguised cultivators nearby. Although each of them had their own strange traits, they were communicating with each other.
There was no attempt to conceal their communication.
The two people sitting nearby naturally heard their conversation.
The voices were all strange, not like normal people speaking at all; they were all fake voices.
"Brother, are you here to buy or sell something?"
"I'll buy and sell, brother, what do you say?"
"Same to you all. And you all?"
"That's also true."
"I just want to find some defensive items."
"My Xuanbing is damaged and I need to find a new one."
"I do have some good stuff to sell."
"May I ask what this lady is selling?"
"Just because you call me 'Big Sister,' I won't sell you anything, no matter how good it is!"
"Hahaha……"
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As Zhong Cai listened, her eyebrows, hidden beneath the mask, rose high.
These people are all quite easygoing?
Wu Shaogan grasped Zhong Cai's hand and gently squeezed it.
Zhong Cai subconsciously smiled at Wu Shaogan.
After he finished laughing, he realized that the mask was blocking his view, and Old Wu couldn't see his smile at all!
Wu Shaogan squeezed Zhong Cai's hand again, meaning that he "saw" that Cai was smiling at him.
Zhong Cai looked at Wu Shaogan, who was also wearing a mask, but at that moment, he seemed to see Old Wu smiling at him.
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Among the cultivators inside, some impatient ones began to urge them on.
The black-robed man who had been guarding the gate came in and closed the gate tightly.
This means that no more people will be added to this venue.
Meanwhile, indoor secret auctions and transactions will also begin.
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The man in black hissed and said, "This place is divided into two parts."
"The first match was a blind auction."
"Any guest with a valuable treasure may come up on stage, display the treasure, and give a price, such as a Xuanzhu or something else they desire."
"If any of you guests are interested, you may write a note and drop it into the box in front of the stage. The owner of the treasure will then choose the bidder, and the transaction will be completed under the supervision of many guests."
Everyone listened carefully to the rules.
Zhong Cai listened with great interest.
The man in black robes continued, "When no more guests come up to demonstrate, we will hold the second session."
"The second round is a trade between us."
"Please take out any treasures that you feel are not worth displaying on stage but that you wish to trade, and place them in front of you. Alternatively, if you did not find a suitable treasure, you can list your needs and wait for other guests to trade with you."
"This is a free trade."
"Anyone who completes a transaction here must give me three Xuanzhu pearls as a commission for providing the venue."
"If any of you have any objections, you may leave immediately. If none of you have any objections, the first round is about to begin."
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After the man in black finished speaking, no one left.
Everyone knows that this kind of venue takes a cut, but if you can get what you want, and even a sum of 10,000 Xuanzhu can be successfully verified, surely this little bit won't be a problem?
Then, the man in black robes spoke again: "The first round begins. Guests with treasures, please come to the stage."
After he finished speaking, he gave up his seat.
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The room fell silent for a short while, and no one went over on their own initiative.
Zhong Cai was eager to try.
Seeing this, Wu Shaogan found it somewhat amusing, but he didn't stop him. Instead, he gently pinched Wu Shaogan's fingers to show his support.
Zhong Cai immediately stood up!
Among the many other guests, some were interested, but they wanted others to try it first.
Now that Zhong Cai has set off, everyone's eyes are on her.
Zhong Cai walked confidently onto the stage.
He glanced at the audience, his gaze settling on his own old man, Wu.
Although he still couldn't see any expression, Zhong Cai could feel that his old man, Wu, was encouraging him!
Zhong Cai deftly took out a resource and placed it on the high platform beside her.
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