Chapter 888 Black Market
He smiled as he walked and said, "For the next period of time, you can live here peacefully. Shi Yuan should be here soon, and then we can all live here together."
Luo Li smiled and said, "Okay."
Xuan Mu was even more rude, "I'm definitely going to stay here with you, why bother spending an extra soul coin to stay at the inn?"
Wen Xingyan didn't even turn his head. "When did you ever spend Spirit Coins when you came to Eternal City?"
Passing through the carved corridor, Wen Xingyan led Luo Li into a quiet courtyard.
Beside the stone path in the courtyard, spiritual flowers bloom quietly, and the silvery moonlight pours down, adding a touch of hazy beauty to this exquisite scenery.
Two lanterns are hung in front of the courtyard door of the guest room. The warm yellow light shines through the gauze and is reflected on the carved wooden door, making it look particularly cozy.
Pushing open the courtyard door, the furnishings inside the house are luxurious yet elegant. A pot of fresh flowers is placed by the window, with a faint fragrance floating in the air, which is particularly in line with the moonlight outside the window.
Luo Li looked around and asked, "Is this the only guest room you have?"
"Of course not," Wen Xingyan shook his head, "You live in this courtyard, and I'll take Xuan Mu to the room he usually stays in."
Xuan Mu curled his lips and said, "Wen Xingyan, you are so kind. This courtyard is much better than mine."
Wen Xingyan retorted, "Xuan Mu, is your brain stuck in the door? It's obvious that you like that room better."
Luo Li raised her hand, "Hey, stop, if you want to argue, go outside and argue. I need to rest. Goodbye."
Xuan Mu and Wen Xingyan choked up and could only say dryly, "Ah, then you should have a good rest, we will..."
Luo Li closed the door directly under the eager gazes of the two people and said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow."
As Luo Li spoke, she turned and walked into the house, gently closing the door to isolate herself from the outside noise.
The candlelight flickered in the room, and Qinglinghua's shadow danced slowly on the wall. She took off the pearl hairpin in her hair, and her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, reflecting the soft light and glowing with a faint luster.
Luo Li walked slowly to the window and gently pushed open the window frame, letting the cool moonlight and the fragrance of flowers intertwine and flow into this quiet space. At this moment, time became slow and long.
Her somewhat tired spirit was instantly relieved and she sighed softly.
Outside the window, the bright moon like a silver plate hangs high in the sky, casting its light like water, covering everything with a thin layer of silver gauze.
Luo Li's gaze passed through the sparse bamboo leaves and fell on the winding path vaguely visible in the distance. The hustle and bustle of the day had faded away.
The breeze blew by, causing the gauze curtains to sway gently, bringing with it a richer floral scent, which blended with the breath of the night, making people feel relaxed and happy.
Her figure stretched out in the moonlight, and her mind was filled with confusion.
She looked at the moonlight outside the window and thought to herself: It has been quite a while since I came to the Gods, but there is still no news about my parents and grandfather. I hope I can get some other news at this God of War Competition.
The next day.
Early in the morning, Luo Li walked out of the yard, and not long after, Xuan Mu came.
Luo Li glanced at the empty space behind him and asked, "Where's Wen Xingyan?"
"As for him," Xuan Mu poured himself a cup of tea as he sat across from Luo Li. "The God of War Competition is coming up soon, and he was called away early this morning by the War Mad Lord to get busy. He probably won't be idle these past few days."
Luo Li took a sip of tea and said, "Is that so."
Luo Li gently put down the teacup, her gaze passing through the swaying bamboo leaves in the courtyard and falling on the stone table gently caressed by the morning light. An imperceptible worry flickered in her eyes.
She stood up and strolled into the courtyard, her plain clothes fluttering in the wind, quiet and cold.
Seeing this, Xuan Mu couldn't help but put down the teacup in his hand and stared at her quietly.
He stood up and whispered, "Did something happen to you?"
Hearing this, Luo Li came back to her senses and looked at him, "It's okay, are you familiar with Eternal City? Take me around the city."
Before Luo Li finished speaking, Xuan Mu nodded gently, "Of course I'm familiar with it. Let's go, I'll take you for a walk and relax."
The two walked out of the courtyard side by side and stepped into the bustling streets of Wangu City.
Xuan Mu walked beside her and said, "Recently, because of the God of War Competition, there are a lot more people in Wangu City. How about I take you to the black market?"
"Black market?" Luo Li piqued her interest. "In a major city like Wangu City, can a black market still exist?"
Xuan Mu chuckled, "Of course there are. The major lords all turn a blind eye to places like this. As long as there's no big commotion, they basically won't care. After all, many people in the black market are wanderers. The auction houses won't accept their treasures, so they can only sell them through places like the black market. So if you're lucky, you can still come across something good."
A hint of curiosity flashed in Luo Li's eyes. She followed Xuan Mu through the bustling crowd and turned into a narrow and hidden alley.
At the end of the alley, an inconspicuous wooden door was half-open, with a dim light shining through the gap. The roof of the alley was covered with black cloth, isolating it from the hustle and bustle outside.
When I opened the door, a mixture of herbal fragrance and unknown strange scent hit me in the face.
The lights in the black market are dim, and all kinds of strange people are walking around. The stalls are filled with all kinds of rare items, from ancient spiritual weapons to exotic spiritual plants.
Luo Li looked at the environment and said, "It turns out that this black market is just a superficial thing."
Xuan Mu chuckled when he heard this, "Okay, let's go in and take a look."
"good."
Luo Li's gaze moved under the dim light and fell on a dark blue spirit bead in the hands of an old man at a small stall. The bead seemed to contain the mysteries of the deep sea, emitting a faint fluorescence as it rotated gently.
Not far away, a woman in a black robe was whispering to someone about an ancient yellowed scroll. A corner of the scroll was unfolded, revealing complex and intricate runes.
Luo Li curled her lips and walked over, "How much is this Soul-Suppressing Pearl?"
Hearing the noise, the old man opened his eyes and said, "You have good eyesight, sir. I've been sitting here for most of the day and no one has recognized what this is."
"This pearl is a spirit nurtured by the deep sea for thousands of years. It can suppress all evil and calm the soul. Little girl, if you truly desire it, please exchange it for an item of equal value to you."
His voice was deep and majestic, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.
Xuan Mu, who was standing aside, stared at the bead, feeling an inexplicable urge in his heart. Just as he was about to speak, a gust of sea breeze suddenly blew by, bringing with it a hint of imperceptible chill, which formed a sharp contrast with the warmth of the spirit bead.
It was Luo Li's voice, "Don't look directly at it."
Xuan Mu felt a chill in his heart and nodded immediately, "I was careless."
The Soul-Suppressing Pearl can suppress all evil, but because of this special function, ordinary people cannot look directly at it, otherwise it will attract the evil in their hearts and devour them.
Luo Li looked at the old man and asked, "Pills, spiritual weapons, or formation talismans, which one are you more interested in?"
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