Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 80 The Formless Ghost Market (510)

After hearing this, Chen Ye had a general idea in mind.

Isn't this just a more tightly organized and more covert mobile black market?

Seeing Chen Ye deep in thought, He Qi assumed he was still worried about his safety and quickly added:

"Brother Chen, please don't confuse this with those black markets that commit arson, murder, and looting. Although the Wuxiang Ghost Market operates outside the jurisdiction of the major markets, it still has its own unwritten rules. It was founded by the Wuxiang True Man, who came from a background of independent cultivation, and its foundation is solid!"

"Ordinary rogue cultivators have no way to advance! Only cultivators with some reputation can obtain the token!"

Speaking of it.

He was even more smug, patting his chest and saying:
"To be honest, I wouldn't usually be willing to take people to a place like this! It's only because Brother Chen is a straightforward and capable person that I thought we could share the benefits. We're brothers, so we should share the good times!"

Chen Ye understood what he meant when he heard him say that.

He Qi is a man who cares about his reputation and likes to be recognized by others.

Back then, he was reluctant to live in the market, but he would casually give away a piece of monster meat worth one spirit stone.

Or perhaps he saved Chen Ye, but then immediately went drinking with Kong Hongxuan, ignoring Chen Ye's serious injuries.

But to say he has a bad heart wouldn't be an exaggeration.

It's just that their actions sometimes seem unreliable.

Chen Ye immediately followed He Qi's words, showing a hint of surprise and honor: "Oh? There is such a hidden place? Brother He is really thinking highly of me, Chen Ye, by taking me there."

He Qi was secretly pleased, but said modestly:

"Not at all, I've heard about it! Brother Chen's skill in planting spirit plants is superb, and he has gained the attention of two major gangs! In the future, he will definitely become a steward of the Lingyin Sect! At that time, we will still have to rely on Brother Chen."

He was only half telling the truth, and he wasn't entirely sure himself.

Chen Ye nodded and said, "Brother He's invitation is too kind of me to refuse. However... my two disciples are too young to be taken to such a place."

He Qi slapped his thigh: "This is easy! Brother Chen can temporarily place my disciple with someone he knows."

After pondering for a while, Chen Ye finally decided to go to the Wuxiang Ghost Market.

Because,

He still had stolen goods belonging to Kong Hongxuan and others on him, making it unsuitable for him to sell them at a market stall.

Grandma Li and her family are kind and honest people, and they had taken good care of them before.

I feel at ease leaving my disciple at her house for the time being.

With the plan settled, Chen Ye took Qingjun and Zhiwei to Granny Li's house.

"Young Master Chen, it's rare for you to come! Come in quickly, don't let the two girls get cold."

The old woman was no longer as sharp-tongued as before; she was incredibly warm and welcoming.

To Chen Ye's surprise, Granny Li sewed him a thick cloak.

The cloak was made of fine materials and had meticulous stitching, clearly showing that it was made with care.

"Mother-in-law, this..." Chen Ye was moved and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Grandma Li waved her hand and laughed, "It's so cold today. You're always on the go, how can you not have some decent warm clothes? Try them on and see if they fit."

Chen Ye did as instructed and put on the cloak.

Indeed, this cloak is much more comfortable than his raincoat.

It was made of some kind of black monster hide, which could shield it from wind and water.

It could probably fetch several spirit stones on the market.

The old man clicked his tongue and said, "Brother Chen, this is my mother's most treasured beast hide! I wanted it before, but she wouldn't give it to me!"

As I said this, I couldn't help but feel a little envious.

When Yuanyuan saw Qingjun and Zhiwei, she wagged her tail happily and circled around them.

They didn't even have time to yell at Chen Ye anymore.

After entrusting his two apprentices to Granny Li's care.

Chen Ye then went with He Qi to the hidden Wuxiang Ghost Market in the market.

Along the way, He Qi described the rules of the Wuxiang Ghost Market to Chen Ye in detail. Here, no one cares about one's background or origin; transactions are entirely voluntary, money and goods are exchanged, and no one is held responsible once the goods leave the Ghost Market.

To enter the Ghost Market, one must wear a specially made faceless mask to conceal one's identity, and be careful with one's words to avoid revealing personal information.

"Recently, things have changed in the market, and a lot of stolen goods have flowed into the Ghost Market. That's why the Ghost Market was opened in an abandoned old warehouse in the market this time. Several highly skilled rogue cultivators are secretly maintaining order, so it's quite safe."

He Qi added.

The two avoided the main street, walked through several quiet alleys, and arrived at a secluded old warehouse.

The warehouse was dilapidated and unremarkable on the outside, but several burly men wearing fierce masks guarded the entrance. Their calm demeanor indicated that they were not weak in cultivation.

He Qi took out two ancient bronze masks from his pocket and handed one to Chen Ye: "Brother Chen, wear this and you can enter."

The mask felt cold to the touch, with an antique design and a half-smile that exuded an eerie aura.

Chen Ye put it on as instructed, and immediately felt the scene before him change, as if he were isolated from the outside world.

"This is... some kind of concealment array, they're really rich and powerful." Chen Ye exclaimed in surprise.

"This is just the most basic bronze surface."

He Qi smiled casually.
"The Ghost Market of No Form only recognizes faces, not people. If I hadn't killed a famous cultivator in the past, I wouldn't have been able to bring Brother Chen with me."

The two stepped into the warehouse side by side, only to find that the interior space was much larger than it appeared from the outside.

Dozens of stalls were set up haphazardly, and the stall owners all wore various strange masks, sitting or standing, silent.

The items displayed on the stalls were incredibly diverse, including magical artifacts and elixirs that shimmered with spiritual light, rare and exotic herbs that emitted a unique fragrance, and unidentified animal bone talismans.

There were even some clothes and magical artifacts that were clearly just taken from some unfortunate souls, exuding a fresh bloody smell.

This was Chen Ye's first time in such a place, and he was secretly on guard, following behind He Qi and carefully observing his surroundings.

He Qi was clearly a regular customer, and he led Chen Ye through the various stalls with ease.

Chen Ye's main purpose for this trip was to sell some of the items in the storage bags of the Kong brothers, Kong Hongxuan and Kong Hongxuan.

He found an empty spot in an inconspicuous corner and took out the items from the storage bag one by one and arranged them.

Perhaps because the items owned by the Kong brothers were indeed of good quality, soon masked cultivators came to inquire about them.

Chen Ye kept He Qi's instructions in mind, keeping his words concise, only stating the price and not arguing further.

These stolen goods, sold at prices below market value, were moved very quickly.

All the odds and ends were sold, bringing Chen Ye twenty-seven spirit stones.

After dealing with most of the Kong brothers' belongings, Chen Ye began to stroll around the ghost market.

I didn't see anything I liked.

However, they did manage to find a body-strengthening technique called "The Amazing Swan Method" for Qingjun.

This method may not be considered top-notch, but its strength lies in its solid foundation, making it perfect for children of Qingjun's age to build a strong foundation without harming their health.

The price wasn't too expensive; it only cost eight spirit stones.

Then, Chen Ye stopped in front of a stall selling magic arrays.

The stall owner wore an iron mask and closed his eyes in concentration.

Judging from his aura, he was actually on par with Luo Heng!
When did Yunxifang produce such a rogue cultivator?
Several array plates of different sizes were displayed on the stall.

One of the palm-sized spirit-gathering array plates, engraved with complex runes, caught Chen Ye's attention.

"How much is this Spirit Gathering Array Plate worth?" Chen Ye asked in a low voice.

The voice behind the iron mask was hoarse and unpleasant: "Sixty spirit stones, no bargaining."

"Wait... this is... a formation plate from the Lingyin Sect?"

The characters "Lingyin" are engraved on the array plate.

It turns out to be a spirit-gathering array that comes with the Class B cave dwelling in the market!
　The author was so engrossed in writing that he didn't finish five chapters until 5 a.m.

　　I originally wanted to finish writing it in one go, but after thinking about it, I realized that most of the content written in this state would be unsatisfactory.

　　The remaining five chapters will be posted tonight.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)