The seller agreed to meet at the Ghost Market in Cangyang County.
Everyone in the ghost market is disguised to enter, and there are some things that are hard to buy outside.
For things like this where legitimate transactions aren't desired, the ghost market is often chosen as the place of dealing.
The location where this ghost market opened was an inconspicuous mountain range called Zhili Mountain.
With five days left until the Ghost Market opens this month, Li Ming wasn't in a hurry, so he took on some short-term missions within the Six Doors as a transition.
Earn some credit and experience, and also practice your skills.
Five days later, Li Ming, through thirteen connections, obtained an entry permit and headed towards his destination, Zhili Mountain.
Zhili Mountain is located in an extremely remote area, quite far from Cangyang County, but given Li Ming's current speed, it is nothing.
Besides, the ghost market can only be entered at night.
Li Ming wasn't in a hurry to travel, and by the time he arrived at Zhili Mountain, it was already evening.
We ventured into the remote mountains.
In the shadows, moonlight streamed down from the trees, and a thick layer of fallen leaves covered the ground, rustling softly in the breeze.
It felt especially eerie in the pitch-black, silent night.
At this moment, the entire Zhili Mountain was deathly silent, with only a few wild beasts stirring in the jungle. However, they all faintly sensed the aura on Li Ming's body and dared not disturb him.
Although Li Ming had never been to the Ghost Market before, he had learned quite a bit about it.
The ghost market opens in the early hours of the morning and is located in an extremely secluded place; it is almost impossible to find without a way to obtain proof.
The forces behind it are also involved from multiple parties, and the government does not dare to intervene rashly... After all, where there is demand, there will be motives, and even if it is eliminated temporarily, it cannot be eliminated forever.
Before entering, Li Ming disguised himself, wearing a demon mask and a black robe, which was considered a basic setup.
Li Ming didn't know the exact location of the Ghost Market, so he could only wander around and sense the movement around him.
Soon, as he ventured a little deeper, he could feel a series of eyes watching him.
Li Ming understood immediately, then took out the wooden token and held it up in the direction of his gaze, saying in a hoarse voice:
"I'm here to go to the Ghost Market. Lead the way."
"Follow me."
Soon, a hoarse and sinister voice came from the woods not far away, accompanied by footsteps. Li Ming did not hesitate and followed it.
Following the guide from the Ghost Market, Li Ming quickly wandered around for half a day, passing through several secret passages, and finally arrived at a town deep in the mountains.
Upon entering, one can see that the ghost market has been open for quite some time. The pedestrians coming and going on the street are all dressed in black and wearing masks to conceal their presence.
Even though there were many people, they only spoke in hushed tones and no one made a loud noise.
The surrounding area was full of stalls, but unlike normal vendors, they did not advertise their goods extensively. Instead, they waited patiently for willing customers to take the bait.
Li Ming observed for a moment before heading straight into the depths of the street.
In an alley, there was an inn with two lanterns hanging outside the door.
Li Ming slowly entered, and there was only the shopkeeper standing behind the counter.
The other person wasn't wearing a mask either, but rather a human skin mask, with a withered and extremely eerie appearance.
Upon seeing Li Ming arrive, he grinned:
"Are you looking for someone, sir?"
"Yes, find Lin Laoqi."
Li Ming said calmly.
Although the other party concealed their aura very well, Li Ming could tell at a glance that the other party's cultivation level was that of a master at the fourth level of the Golden Core Realm.
However, the opponent's stats are rather average, suggesting they are not particularly skilled in combat.
"Okay, follow me."
The innkeeper then led Li Ming upstairs to a guest room, which was empty.
"Please wait a moment, have a seat."
After finishing his sentence, the shopkeeper left the room without waiting for Li Ming's response.
Li Ming wasn't in a hurry and sat in his chair to wait.
Not long after, a man entered the room. He was wearing a blue mask and had a burly build.
Li Ming glanced at it.
Name: Zhang Qiming
[Realm Level: First Stage of Qi Condensation]
[Entries: Martial Spirit (White), Strength Like an Ox (Strength), Energy (White), Unburdened (Gray), Busy (Gray)]
"Does this person really have what I need... or is he just a contact person?"
Li Ming pondered to himself.
"Are you the one who wants to buy the Blazing Sun Crystal?"
Zhang Qiming sat opposite Li Ming and carefully looked Li Ming up and down.
Because Li Ming concealed his aura, he couldn't discern anything from him.
I just felt that Li Ming was unfathomable and must be extraordinary.
After all, people who want to buy such treasures are either exceptionally powerful or have powerful backing.
Li Ming nodded slightly.
"Yes, do you really have it?"
Zhang Qiming said coldly:
"Of course I have it. I don't know how much I paid for it."
Li Ming seemed to be deep in thought when he asked directly, "Then what do you want?"
Zhang Qiming said with hatred in his eyes, "Help me kill someone!"
"oh?"
Li Ming stared coldly at the other party.
When Li Ming stared at him, Zhang Qiming was immediately shocked. Just by feeling Li Ming's aura, he could clearly tell that the other party's strength was far above his own.
If Li Ming wanted to kill him, it would probably be no slower than killing a chicken.
"I only have this one condition: if you don't agree, even if you kill me, you won't get what you want."
“You have absolutely no idea where I hid it. If you try to arrest me for interrogation, I will kill myself immediately.”
Zhang Qiming spoke very quickly, as if he had expected this scene.
Seeing the other party's strong reaction, Li Ming slowly said, "Then how do I know if you really have what I want?"
Zhang Qiming looked troubled. He didn't dare carry the items with him, so he clenched his fists and said in a deep voice:
"I swear to Heaven, if I lie to you, may I die a horrible death, may my whole family perish, and may I be childless and without descendants!"
Zhang Qiming waited anxiously, while Li Ming pondered silently.
The other party didn't seem to be lying. Although oaths weren't very useful, Li Ming could still sense their sincerity.
After a while.
Who do you want to kill?
Li Ming slowly spoke, suggesting that it would be better to clarify the situation first, since if the other party wanted him to kill a Martial Saint or something, how could he possibly kill someone?
Seeing that Li Ming was interested, Zhang Qiming immediately said, "The person I want you to kill is not a good person; he absolutely deserves to die!"
Li Ming remained expressionless. He was no saint either. If killing the other party would greatly benefit him, he would not hesitate to kill them even if they had no grudge against him.
This is an inevitable part of the path of martial arts.
Those who are soft-hearted and soft-hearted will only become stepping stones for others.
Of course, if the other party were some kind of villain, Li Ming would be even more willing.
Zhang Qiming said with deep hatred, "The person I want to kill is Xing Wuming, an elder of the Qingyun Sword Sect."
Upon hearing this, Li Ming's lips twitched.
What a small world!
However, Li Ming still cautiously asked, "What is the opponent's strength?"
"He should be just one step away from breaking through to the Refinement Master level..."
Zhang Qiming replied.
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