An acquaintance who sneaked into the black market
Lin Bai was not seriously injured this time. Fortunately, he correctly judged the snow wolf's weakness.
The name of the mask has become more and more famous in the black market. Lin Bai doesn't care, as long as no one knows she is Lin Bai.
She was hungry and planned to have some lunch before continuing playing in the afternoon.
As soon as he walked out of the arena, he saw several people carrying white cloth bags, looking shifty and doing something unknown. Lin Bai wanted to stay away from them, but accidentally caught a glimpse of a familiar face emerging from the bag. It was Gu Zhou.
Lin Bai paused, his eyes instantly turning colder.
How could Gu Zhou be here, and he was tied up, stuffed into a sack and carried away.
She subconsciously took a step back, hiding in the blind spot of several people, staring at the group of people.
This is no joke.
In the black market, there is basically no good ending for being kidnapped. It is said that many people dare not go on the ring and will engage in illegal transactions for points. Once Gu Zhou goes in, it will be difficult for him to get out.
Lin Bai couldn't help but frown.
Although she and Gu Zhou were not close friends, they knew each other and she wanted to save him.
She pondered for a moment, her eyes scanning the surroundings. The black market's streets and alleys were intricate, but she had a rough idea of the area's topography from last night. The other party wasn't numerous, perhaps five or six, all relatively small.
"Hurry up, this guy's mental fluctuations are too strong. Don't let him wake up, otherwise we will all be doomed."
Someone urged in a low voice.
Lin Bai's eyes were slightly cold. It seemed that this group of people knew nothing about Gu Zhou's identity. They just regarded him as a promising young man and planned to sell him for a good price.
She quickly confirmed the ambush route and followed quietly.
When those men crossed an alley and prepared to deliver the goods, Lin Bai finally moved.
She summoned the god but no image appeared. She just merged with him and approached with very light steps. The next second, the nine-toothed rake suddenly swept out from the darkness with a sound of breaking wind and hit the lower back of one of the leading orcs.
The sound of bones breaking and screams rang out at the same time.
“Who is it!”
When the remaining few people reacted, they only saw a masked man in black standing at the entrance of the alley. His eyes through the mask were as cold as a knife, and there was a faint smell of blood on his body.
"If you want to live, leave the person behind."
"This is my cargo."
Lin Bai's voice was low and contained an unquestionable fierceness.
Several people looked at each other, and one of them gritted his teeth and said, "Could this be the novice's 'mask' that is said to have hidden strength?"
"Who cares about her mask or accessories? I'm not afraid of her. Let's attack together!"
"If we make a noise and get caught, we'll be in trouble. Let's not do it. She defeated two guys from the senior field."
A beast that was originally arrogant suddenly lost its strength.
"Let's go, run away."
In an instant, several people dropped the sacks and turned around to flee.
Lin Bai sneered and had no intention of chasing him. He walked straight forward and squatted down to check Gu Zhou's condition.
Gu Zhou's face was pale and his breathing was steady, but he had obviously been given drugs that suppressed his mental power and fell into a brief coma.
Lin Bai frowned, dragged him out of the bag and carried him on his shoulder.
She didn't have time to waste. The black market was too dangerous, so she decided to take the person back to the hotel first.
"Really?" Lin Bai muttered softly, with a hint of annoyance in his eyes.
A masked man wearing a cloak and whose figure could not be seen was carrying a handsome man on his shoulders as he walked on the black market. The extremely low air pressure made it impossible for others to get close.
Some people wanted to take another look, but as soon as they looked up, they met Lin Bai's cold gaze, which was like a beast in the night, full of danger.
"This person is the new one, right? She's said to be very powerful, so don't get close to her."
"That's weird, why are you carrying an orc?"
For a moment, the already empty road became even emptier.
Lin Bai's expression remained unchanged, his steps were steady, but he was thinking in his mind.
How could Gu Zhou be kidnapped and taken to the black market? When did students in the Federation become so unsafe? Perhaps there was something wrong with this kid.
She was confused by Gu Zhou. He was tall and had a lot of weight on his shoulders.
"This guy is such a trouble."
Lin Bai quickened his pace.
She didn't take the main road, but instead took a detour into a hidden side alley. The black market had a complex terrain, and only those who were familiar with maps could avoid patrols and the thieves' persistent tails.
Lin Bai just happened to have the ability to remember everything he saw.
When she safely arrived at the shabby hotel she was renting and threw the man onto the bed, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
She took out a small bottle of detoxification from her bosom and gave Gu Zhou a few sips.
Sure enough, not long after, Gu Zhou's fingertips moved.
Lin Bai ignored him, pulled the curtain, sat back in the chair, took out some dry food and took a bite.
"Wake up and walk by yourself." She said casually.
Gu Zhou's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he finally slowly opened his eyes. After a moment of confusion, he quickly sat up, his eyes stern: "Where is this?"
Turning his eyes, he saw the masked man sitting in the corner eating dry food.
Gu Zhou was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously asked: "Did you save me?"
Lin Bai was too lazy to explain and just threw a kettle over.
"What's going on?" Lin Bai looked up at him with a sharp gaze. "A member of the Gu family ran to the black market and was taken away in a sack?"
Gu Zhou was silent for a long time, then whispered, "I was checking some things and was tricked."
Lin Bai narrowed his eyes.
"What?"
Gu Zhou stared at her, looking as if he didn't want to say anything.
But in the end, he spoke.
"Lin Bai, I consider her my mentor. I came here to find her. I heard that the black market has all kinds of information."
"Lin Bai is fine, don't worry, go home quickly."
Gu Zhou shook his head. "I can't go back. You can't go out without points. You can only go out when you have enough points. You are from here, you should know it, right?"
Lin Bai coughed and cursed inwardly. She really didn't know about this broken rule. It was only her second day, so why did Gu Zhou come here?
She knew the rules of the black market. Arena points could be exchanged for resources and intelligence, and even for access. Those without enough points could not leave at all, and would be bound to guard the Myth Arena for the rest of their lives.
Gu Zhou obviously broke in, but was not prepared, and was instead targeted and tied up.
"Do you have any clues?" Lin Bai raised his eyes and asked lazily.
Gu Zhou hesitated for a moment and whispered, "There are rumors that someone once traded Lin Bai's past experiences on the black market. I want to find out where she is going."
Lin Bai paused for a second while eating half of the dry food in her hand, her eyes became deeper. She felt that there was nothing to investigate, so how could they find out that she had traveled through time?
She remained calm: "Did you find out anything?"
Gu Zhou lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "No."
Hearing this, Lin Bai chuckled softly, but there was no warmth in his voice: "Don't ask around. Even if you come from a powerful family, no one here will be afraid of you."
Gu Zhou raised his eyes, his eyes showing seriousness: "I know, but I must find her."
Lin Bai didn't say anything, just stood up and glanced towards the window.
As the night deepens, the streets of the black market are still dimly lit. It seems that I won't be able to go to the ring today. What a troublesome guy.
"I can help you with the points." Lin Bai said calmly, "But you have to listen to me."
Gu Zhou was startled, then nodded solemnly: "Okay."
Lin Bai turned around, a faint smile in his eyes: "Take care of yourself first, Sackboy."
Gu Zhou: “…”
He always felt that this masked man in black cared about him but also hated him.
——
The next morning, Lin Bai looked at Gu Zhou who was sleeping on the floor, tiptoed around him and left the room.
Let's quickly collect the points and send this troublemaker away.
The arena was very fast. As soon as Lin Bai entered, a new match was quickly arranged for her. The first match of the day was always inevitable.
Fortunately, the opponents in the rounds were relatively weak, and Lin Bai quickly won a few games. Calculating the points, she could exchange them for a pass, but she wanted to save some money for renting a house, so she decided not to stay in the hotel for too long, so she applied for another game.
"The next primary arena match is between Mask and Gu Zhou."
Lin Bai had a thousand things to say at this moment and didn't know whether he should curse or not. He came here to fight after learning only a few tricks. He was so reckless and completely different from Gu Jin.
Lin Bai held his breath and walked to the ring.
Seeing the person coming out from the opposite side, Gu Zhou couldn't help but hold his forehead. It seemed like he already knew who his opponent was. He stood in the center of the ring with a clear and firm gaze.
"What are you doing here?" Lin Bai asked coldly. His voice was low and his emotions could not be heard through the mask.
Gu Zhou smiled slightly and answered seriously: "I don't have enough points, so I can only come to the arena to try. I feel embarrassed to take your points."
"You're looking for death." Lin Bai sneered, but there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
The countdown has begun in the ring.
Gu Zhou did not flinch at all. Instead, he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for you."
Lin Bai stared at him and suddenly smiled, with a hint of sharpness in his smile.
"You won't embarrass me? Then I have to see if you have the qualifications to make me do something serious."
The bell rang and the game began.
Lin Bai did not summon the gods.
Gu Zhou murmured softly, "Loki, one of the twelve Nordic gods, you are the embodiment of lies and deceit, the god who controls fire, please grant me your power!"
Before his figure appeared, Lin Bai rushed out alone.
The rules of the ring do not matter whether someone lives or dies, but since she wants him to listen to her, she has to let this guy know that the black market is not a place to be a hero.
The next moment, Lin Bai stepped lightly and appeared in front of Gu Zhou like a ghost.
She didn't strike directly, but instead used extremely fast speed to hit Gu Zhou continuously, blocking all possibilities of Gu Zhou's evasion. Each move was precise and restrained, forcing Gu Zhou to defend with all his strength.
Gu Zhou was unable to resist. He knew that Lin Bai was teaching him and warning him.
"You are too weak." Lin Bai commented coldly.
Gu Zhou pursed his lips and suddenly let out a low shout, forcibly mobilizing his mental strength and trying to force the fusion. The powerful force gathered in his palm. He actually quickly adapted to the rules and rhythm of the ring in this brief confrontation.
Lin Bai raised his eyebrows, feeling a little surprised.
This kid is indeed a member of the Gu family. He has a profound background and learns things much faster than ordinary people.
“Not even close.”
Lin Bai misstepped and summoned Marshal Tianpeng in his heart. The Nine-toothed Rake appeared in his hand and swept across in an instant, directly knocking Gu Zhou back to the edge of the ring, unable to move.
The referee announced, "Winner, mask!"
There was a moment of silence in the audience, and then a whisper broke out.
"As expected, Mask is still very powerful. No one in the beginner field should be her opponent."
"That guy doesn't look like an ordinary person. His mimicry is similar to the Earth mimicry that's been all the rage lately."
Lin Bai walked up to Gu Zhou, looked down at him, and said in a low voice: "It was me this time. If it was someone else next time, you would have been killed."
Gu Zhou raised his head, looking at her with a more determined look than before: "I understand."
Lin Bai said no more and turned to leave.
Her steps remained steady, but she sighed in her heart.
The black market is not a paradise for growth, but a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones.
She had to speed up and quickly accumulate enough points to get rid of this troublemaker.
Otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble he will cause.
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