Comprehensive Martial Arts: Relying on Pili Martial Arts to Achieve Dimensionality Reduction Attack

Chapter 246: Silver Locust Ghost Market
Lu Ping could hardly believe his ears.

The forging of the Divine Sword hasn't started yet?
"Did I hear you correctly? Could you two ladies please repeat it again?"

"Indeed, the furnace has not been opened yet. The master is still studying the Wheel of Time."

As soon as the two girls saw Lu Ping's expression, they knew that he had misunderstood, and hurriedly explained: "After all, we have to complete the research on the Wheel of Time before we can create a suitable energy converter."

Lu Ping suddenly realized: "So that's it."

Oh yeah, I actually forgot about that.

I thought that Duan Shenfeng was blinded by the passage of time and forgot about forging.

Now I was the first person to lose my composure.

Awkward……

The two women continued, "During this period of time, the master has been measuring the data of the Wheel of Time. He has not slept for several days and nights. I have never seen him so obsessed with a sword."

It's strange, this sentence is obviously normal, but it sounds like 'the old butler said that he hasn't seen the young master smile for a long time'. What's going on?

"Is there any use for me?"

"I don't think it's necessary. Master hasn't studied the Wheel of Time thoroughly yet."

While the three were talking, they suddenly saw Duan Shenfeng walking out from Fenghai.

The two girls were surprised: "Hey, why did the master come out today?"

Duan Shenfeng walked up to Lu Ping, and Lu Ping noticed that his eye bags were swollen and dark, and he looked messy and tired, obviously because he had been studying the Wheel of Time these days.

Lu Ping walked forward and asked with concern: "Senior, you came out today, are you having difficulties in your research on the Wheel of Time and need help?"

Duan Shenfeng still maintained his composure: "The research is progressing smoothly. I already have an idea for the forging of the energy converter, but..."

"Just what?"

Duan Shenfeng said: "It's just that because of a business some time ago, I used up most of the materials in the sea of ​​​​foreigners."

"I checked the inventory today and found that there are not many castings left. If you want to make the energy converter you need, I'm afraid there is a shortage. I can't leave here, so it's best if you go and buy it for me."

Would you like to listen to what you are saying?
Blacksmith lacks casting materials?
Are you kidding me?
Although Lu Ping felt helpless, since others said so, he had no choice but to make the trip.

"I don't know what kind of casting material it is, and where should I buy it?"

"I've written down everything you need."

Duan Shenfeng took out a piece of paper from his arms. Lu Ping reached out to take it and took a look. He found that there were quite a lot of things listed on it.

Some of them I have heard of, such as Bintie, Zhenlong Sui, Lichen Stone, Meteorite Iron, and Xuanjing. There are also some that I have never heard of, and I can't even recognize all of their names.

"An energy converter requires so many materials?"

Lu Ping frowned immediately.

Is this guy trying to take advantage of me in some way?

Duan Shenfeng looked at Lu Ping as if he was a fool and said, "I've already said that the inventory in Fenghai is insufficient, so this is just a normal purchase amount."

Before he could finish his words, he noticed Lu Ping's strange look.

Duan Shenfeng immediately understood what Lu Ping was thinking, and snorted coldly, "I'm just asking you to help me run a trip, not to pay you!"

So that's how it is. That's okay then.

"You can't buy the amount you need from ordinary places, so go to this place."

As Duan Shenfeng spoke, he took out three silver notes with "Ten Thousand Taels" written on them, a yellow amber knife coin, and a road view map from his arms.

Lu Ping took them one by one again, put away the silver note and knife coins, and finally looked at the road map. He saw the destination marked on it, with four big words written on it:

"Silver Acacia Ghost Market?"

Duan Shenfeng explained, "It is a business organization hidden in the dark, dealing in the trading of various rare goods. It has a complete range of goods and the quality is more guaranteed."

"You need to pay attention to the rules of the Ghost Market. First, only those with knife coins can enter. No violence is allowed inside. Also, the Night Market will end at dawn."

"When you get there, go to Qiaomu Palace. It's the place in the ghost market responsible for buying and selling goods. Almost everything can be bought there."

"The leader of Qiaomu Palace, 'Rich Smoke Guest' Yan Chengjun, also known as 'Master', you can tell him that I asked you to go, and then give him this list and the money, and he will naturally arrange for someone to deliver the things to Fenghai."

Yinhuai Ghost Market, where the 'Ghost Lord' Miaoli lives.

Lu Ping knew where it was, but he didn't expect to come into contact with it so soon.

"I understand."

From Duan Shenfeng's tone, I knew that this was not the first time he had purchased goods from there.

But that's true. After all, Duan Shenfeng is a famous blacksmith in the industry, and he often purchases large quantities of forging materials and other supplies. It is not surprising that he becomes a distinguished guest of the Ghost Market.

Maybe he would even sell the weapons he made to the ghost market. Although there was a figure called Yanshi in the ghost market, who was responsible for forging mechanisms, firearms, etc., his ability was definitely not as strong as that of Duan Shenfeng.

At nightfall.

Lu Ping followed the map given by Duan Shenfeng and came to the ruins of the ancient Eastern Capital. All he saw was a ruin.

Yinhuai Ghost Market is independent of the outside world, and the method of entering is also extremely special.

Its entrance only appears when night falls, and visitors can only enter with knife coins in hand and after being interrogated.

After walking forward for a few dozen steps, the surrounding atmosphere suddenly changed and became gloomy and terrifying.

Just as Lu Ping was about to step forward, he suddenly felt a shaking under his feet. Then he saw a stone tablet appear out of thin air not far away, with five large characters written on it - Ghost Coin Enters the Underworld.

As if sensing someone coming, a figure wearing a black coat and a mask covering his entire body slowly walked out of the void.

Along with him appeared a huge metal mechanical bull that could move autonomously.

Seeing this, Lu Ping couldn't help but praise: "Is this the rumored Yanjia technique? It's really amazing..."

If this thing were placed in modern society, it would at least be a detection-type mechanical beast with intelligent AI, but in this martial arts world, it was reproduced using the so-called "偃甲術".

Lu Ping knew that in the previous life's "Liezi·Tangwen", there was a story about "Yanshi creating humans", the content of which was roughly as follows:

In the past, when King Mu of Zhou returned from his western tour, a craftsman named Yanshi offered his services by making a robot for him. The robot could sing and dance, and its appearance and movements were exactly the same as a real person.

King Mu of Zhou was overjoyed, so he called his concubine to come and watch it together. However, as they watched, the robot began to make eye contact with his concubine.

King Mu of Zhou was instantly furious, thinking that this was a real person, and ordered Yanshi to be executed.

Yanshi was so scared that he quickly dismantled the robot and laid out its limbs, internal organs, etc. one by one to prove that it was a dummy.

"Liezi" is also known as "Chongxu Zhenjing". The story in it should be regarded as the ancestor of ancient Chinese science fiction novels.

In this martial arts world, there is also a similar legend, which is recorded in the "Mu Wang Chapter" called "Chongxu Shuyizhi". Lu Ping once saw this story in the books collected at home.

The technology recorded in it is called "Yanjiashu", but it has been lost for a long time.

Lu Ping stepped forward and showed the yellow amber knife coin. Then he saw two white lights coming out of the eyes of the metal giant bull. They scanned the knife coin and then a voice came out.

"Confirmed."

The man in black then stepped forward and said, "Guest Fang Yu Zhuchen, respectfully welcomes distinguished guest Huang Hu."

Lu Ping did not show too much surprise. His expression was very natural, like an experienced driver who often comes here.

"Lead the way!"

Although Fang Yu Zhuchenke was slightly surprised by Lu Ping's appearance, he did not question it in the end, but just slightly turned his body.

The next moment, Lu Ping felt the shaking under his feet become more violent, and the ground began to descend like an elevator.

As the position moved downward, the only ray of light in the sky finally disappeared completely, and the scene in front of me began to become dark. The only sound that could be heard was the sound of gears and chains turning.

Soon, the light returned in front of him and Lu Ping arrived at an underground city with a wide view.

Is this the Yinhuai Ghost Market?

It's a lot more lively than I imagined...

However, the surrounding environment was still a little dark, and the smell was not very pleasant. As Lu Ping followed Fang Yu Zhuchenke all the way, he always felt a faint smell of blood in the air.

In the ghost market, the division of power is very clear——

The sky controls death, the earth governs life, Yanshi is the carpenter, the master controls the merchants, and if anyone disobeys, the ghost master will punish them.

This refers to the internal structure of Yinhuai Ghost Market, which is equivalent to the five departments of a company.

The base of Tianshou is Luohua Suiyuan Manor, which is mainly responsible for assassination, stabbing, customizing killing methods, and taking on assassins' business;
'Di Su' runs 'Never-Sleeping Long River', which is the entertainment center of Yinhuai Ghost Market, with gambling houses, restaurants, pawnshops, banks, brothels, chambers of commerce, and arenas;

'Yanshi' is responsible for researching mechanical techniques and providing logistical support;
The 'Master' stayed in the 'Qiaomu Palace' and was in charge of all business transactions, including martial arts secrets, magic weapons, medicinal herbs and drugs, intelligence information, rare treasures, and even human slaves.

'Ghost Lord' is the creator and law enforcer of the Ghost Market. He usually does not show up and is mainly responsible for coordinating the conflicts between the four forces and maintaining the stability of the Yinhuai Ghost Market.

Under each of the five structures, there are masters and talented people.

Overall, Yinhuai Ghost Market is a 'Bat Island' with a larger scale and more complete functions.

The place where Lu Ping came in was Yinsi Street, which was under the jurisdiction of Qiaomu Palace.

Following Fang Yu Zhuchenke along the way, you can see many stalls on both sides of the street, selling weapons or treasures that are rarely seen in the world.

But normally speaking, the things in the underworld street are not worth mentioning to the distinguished guests holding the yellow amber knife coins.

After all, the real good things are hidden in the warehouse in Qiaomu Palace and are firmly controlled by Yan Chengjun.

(End of this chapter)