The snow on the street was a vast expanse of white, trampled by hurried pedestrians, making it look dirty and messy.
Remembering that she passed by a clothing store last time she went out, Ji Jiuying followed her memory to the clothing store, bought a black robe, and then bought a black veil hat.
Her slender body was wrapped in a black robe and covered with a black veil, obscuring her figure and face, making it impossible to guess her age.
Such attire is not unusual in the capital city. In such a bustling city, it is inevitable to see people wearing strange clothes, so there is no need to worry about attracting attention.
And I must say, the ancient streets were incredibly bustling and vibrant, with a completely different feel from modern ones.
Ji Jiuying's goal today is to find the medicinal materials for the Marrow Cleansing Pill and the Foundation Building Pill.
"Uncle, do you know where there are many places that sell spiritual herbs?" Ji Jiuying asked the old man who had set up a stall next to her.
"Of course it's the black market! They sell everything there: all kinds of elixirs, beast cores, weapons, assassins... If you're lucky, you might even find some rare treasures!" The old man told Ji Jiuying everything he knew.
Where is the black market located?
"Just follow this road to the end, then turn right a few steps, and you'll see a place called 'Black Heart Teahouse,' go inside." The old man, recognizing her as a young woman, added a reminder, "The black market is a dangerous place; you, a young lady, must be very careful."
A shady teahouse? Ji Jiuying was ashamed! This owner really knows how to name things.
"Thank you, sir."
After thanking her, Ji Jiuying gave the old man a bag of spirit stones. The old man's hand trembled when he saw it. What was this?
"Miss, no need..."
I looked up and found that everyone had disappeared.
Soon, Ji Jiuying arrived at the 'Black Heart Teahouse'.
As soon as you enter, a servant comes forward and says, "Sir, please pay the entrance fee."
"How much is the entry fee?" Ji Jiuying knew the answer; it was the same as when she entered Qiyue Night Tower.
"Ten spirit stones."
Ji Jiuying directly threw him ten spirit stones.
Afterwards, the servant led Ji Jiuying to a shelf full of masks. "Sir, please choose a mask."
"Everyone must wear a mask to enter the black market," the servant explained, clearly noticing it was her first time there.
"This one!" Ji Jiuying chose a red fox mask.
After choosing the mask, the servant led Ji Jiuying to the end of the corridor. After opening the door, the inside looked like a whirlpool.
"I hope you have a pleasant time, sir," the servant said before leaving.
Ji Jiuying stepped into the vortex, and the next moment, she disappeared from the teahouse, appearing before her eyes a bustling street with dim lights.
Ji Jiuying strolled slowly down the street. Everyone on the street, regardless of age, gender, or height, wore masks.
Some were alone, some were in groups of two or three, but overall there were a lot of people, making it very crowded. The roadside stalls were lined up one after another, filled with all kinds of goods.
Some sell magical artifacts, some sell cultivation techniques and secret manuals, some sell spirit beast cores, some sell pills, some sell heavenly and earthly treasures, some sell spiritual herbs, and some even sell slaves.
A great deal of noise arose, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
Suddenly, her mind trembled slightly, as if summoned by something.
"Hmm?" Ji Jiuying's eyes narrowed slightly beneath her fox mask as she looked around, finally settling on a street stall selling miscellaneous items.
Her mind was unusually active. When she saw the round egg, a voice seemed to urge her to take it away quickly.
"This is?
"Don't miss out! Top-quality spiritual artifacts, excellent elixirs, and rare treasures are all on sale at bargain prices!" The stall owner was also wearing a mask, but his voice sounded like that of a man in his fifties.
Despite his enthusiastic shouting, no one around him was interested in the items on his stall.
Ji Jiuying walked quickly to the stall.
Ji Jiuying was the only person who walked up to his stall.
"Oh, young lady, such trust is invaluable. I have only high-quality goods at reasonable prices. Since you chose me, I will certainly live up to your expectations."
"Take this Warm Sun Jade, for example. Wearing it can ward off the cold, and those suffering from cold poison can use it to expel the poison..."
Ji Jiuying ignored him, her beautiful eyes fixed on the items on the stall, a hint of shock flashing in them.
The goods on the street stalls all looked like ordinary items with unremarkable appearances, and they were arranged in a messy manner, giving the impression of a pile of scrap metal. However, each and every item was actually a rare treasure.
Ji Jiuying's gaze lingered on a small, jet-black mirror that gleamed with an all-over dark light.
The old man's lips curled up beneath his mask, and he whispered, "Young lady, you have excellent taste. This is the most valuable treasure I've ever acquired. You might not believe it, but it's the legendary Evil Moon Illusion Mirror, capable of bewildering the mind and casting illusions."
A passerby overheard the old man's words and couldn't help but stop to warn him, "Young lady, don't be fooled by him."
"People have tried the treasures he mentioned before, and they were all fake. Miss, you should check out other stalls."
"The stuff on his stall is just a bunch of junk, cheap stuff that's worthless, but he inflates the prices so high. It's obvious he's ripping people off." Many people came to persuade Ji Jiuying.
Ji Jiuying ignored the passersby who were trying to persuade her. She picked up the Evil Moon Illusion Mirror and asked, "How much is this mirror?"
"Five hundred thousand spirit stones!"
Hiss! Upon hearing this, passersby gasped. Had this old man selling counterfeit goods gone mad?
"How could this old man possibly say 500,000 spirit stones?"
"Then, where's that egg?" Ji Jiuying pointed to that inconspicuous corner.
This is Ji Jiuying's ultimate goal.
The old man's smile deepened, and he gave Ji Jiuying a meaningful look. "Young lady, you have good taste. However, I have a rule at my stall: I only sell one item per month, so you can only choose one."
The surrounding crowd fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.
The implication was that this old man hadn't even sold a single item in a month yet dared to ask for exorbitant prices.
Some people quickly shook their heads, saying that at the price he was asking, it was no wonder he couldn't sell anything.
"In that case..."
“I want it.” Ji Jiuying put down the Evil Moon Illusion.
Everyone gasped again. Was this girl just a fool with too much money?
"Have you made your choice?" the old man asked her.
"I've made my choice!"
“Alright, three spirit stones, cash on delivery.” the old man said.
"Huh?" Ji Jiuying was taken aback.
"Didn't he say that the cheapest he could get was 100,000 spirit stones?" Everyone was puzzled by the old man's actions.
"This old man changed his ways so quickly?"
It is precisely because of such a high price that many buyers are deterred from purchasing.
But now, he's offering three spirit stones—what's the difference between that and giving it away for free?
"Three spirit stones? Are you sure?" Ji Jiuying looked at the strange old man in surprise.
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