Cultivating Immortality: I Have a High-Martial World

Chapter 49 Black Market Deal, Wu Lei Zi Shocks Everyone! (Third Update, Please Read On~)

The man led Lin Chen to the back hall, and then through a secluded path.

After a dizzying and winding journey, we finally arrived at the right place.

This is a small courtyard with a limited area. There are twenty or thirty cultivators inside, each wearing a mask or not showing their true faces.

Lin Chen's arrival did not attract much attention, so he found a corner to stay in.

This appears to be a small-scale trade fair, with transactions currently in full swing.

"Everyone, look at this talisman... It is a top-grade first-tier Great Strength Talisman, which, once activated, can increase one's strength by ten thousand jin for a short period of time!"

"I intend to sell this talisman for 30 spirit stones. I wonder if anyone is interested in buying it?"

In the middle of the courtyard stood a masked man dressed in a black robe, with somewhat sinister eyes.

After he took out the talisman, someone quickly offered to buy it.

"Haha, Master Fu's skills are becoming more and more exquisite! The water-repelling talisman I bought a few days ago has come in very handy while exploring the secret realm!"

"I'll buy this talisman."

The speaker was an old Taoist priest with a white beard who was not far from Lin Chen. He was not wearing a mask, and his face was plain. He did not seem to be showing his true face.

The old Taoist flicked his finger, sending thirty spirit stones wrapped in his true essence into the hands of the talisman master.

The transaction was completed quickly between the two.

After Master Fu bought a few more talismans, a woman in purple with a seductive figure stepped forward.

"Gentlemen, I recently acquired a precious short sword, though it is incomplete... I wonder if any of you are interested?"

"I'd like to value this damaged treasure at eight hundred spirit stones..."

After saying that, the alluring woman took out a jet-black sword, about a foot long, but the blade seemed to be broken off by about a third.

This damaged artifact instantly caused quite a stir in the arena.

"It's actually a treasure artifact! Although it's damaged... if it can be repaired, it can at least be restored to a top-grade magic artifact, or even a half-step spiritual treasure!"

"But the price is a bit too high. Eight hundred spirit stones for a damaged magic weapon..."

Several people in the courtyard were tempted, but none of them were willing to offer a price.

Lin Chen secretly observed and gained a general understanding of the nature of this black market trade fair.

This trade fair is likely to be held on a small scale, and not many people should know about it; those who do are at least at the late stage of Qi Refining cultivation.

Or, like Lin Chen, those with connections or introductions can also participate.

The number of participants in each meeting does not exceed thirty, and the various goods traded are all high-quality items that cannot be bought in ordinary shops.

Just like the broken treasures that this alluring woman sells.

Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators often only have magical artifacts to rely on.

As for magical artifacts, only Core Formation cultivators can afford to use them...

If it were a complete treasure, it would be worth at least several thousand spirit stones.

However, it is clear that even though it is only a damaged artifact, it is still very precious.

"However, this trade fair seems to be somewhat shady... Perhaps these people are also connected to the likes of the Tribulation Cultivators?"

Lin Chen thought to himself.

Before he came, his senior brother had reminded him that many of the treasures obtained by rogue cultivators in this black market trade were things that couldn't be brought to light.

Presumably, some of them even have a side job of robbing and plundering.

He usually practices his spiritual cultivation diligently, but if he's short of money, he might rob someone or target a big fat sheep for a heist, and then lay low for a while to avoid trouble.

Many independent practitioners maintain their practice through this method.

"Hmm, these people, having cultivated to the late stage of Qi Refining as rogue cultivators, must have blood on their hands... We must not let our guard down!"

Lin Chen silently reminded himself and stood aside without saying a word.

Soon, the incomplete magical artifact was bought by the Taoist Fu for a thousand spirit stones.

After that, several more people in the courtyard began trading and selling goods.

Some items are talismans, elixirs, or precious spiritual herbs obtained from a secret realm; even information and intelligence are traded.

After observing for a while, Lin Chen hesitated whether he should use Five Thunderbolts.

Just then, the alluring woman in purple laughed:

"This young man looks unfamiliar; is this his first time attending the conference?"

"I've noticed you haven't made a bid yet... Do you have a treasure you're willing to sell?"

Clearly, Lin Chen, attending the meeting for the first time, still attracted attention.

Many people in the courtyard turned their gazes to Lin Chen, some with wariness and scrutiny.

Lin Chen thought for a moment, then stepped forward.

After activating the voice changer under the mask, he transformed into a weathered, middle-aged man's voice:

"Since this is my first time here, I naturally need to observe the place first."

"However... I do have a treasure to offer."

As he spoke, Lin Chen took out the replica Five Thunder Coin, held it up, and said:

"I wonder if any of you are interested in this?"

"This is... Five Thunder Seeds?"

In the courtyard, it was quickly recognized by those who knew its value.

"Tsk tsk, this thing is quite rare... I heard it's made from ores from extremely hot regions, and it's incredibly powerful!"

"However, the production process is also very risky; if the craftsman is not careful, he himself can get injured..."

The cultivators in the courtyard discussed it privately for a while, and then the alluring woman asked in surprise:

"Five Thunder Seeds, this is quite rare... I wonder how potent yours is, and how much it costs?"

"As far as I know, the power of these Five Thunderbolts is closely related to the skill level of the weapon refiner."

The alluring woman looked at Lin Chen with a scrutinizing gaze, expressing some doubt about the power of the Five Thunder Seeds.

"These rogue cultivators are all seasoned veterans..."

Lin Chen thought to himself, but his tone remained calm as he said:

"The power of my Five Thunderbolts is, without exaggeration, such that... at close range, it could instantly kill a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator who is unprepared!"

Even with precautions, if one's protective gear is insufficient, one will inevitably suffer minor or even serious injuries!

Can it kill a late-stage Qi Refining expert outright? Or severely injure them even if they're prepared?

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators in the courtyard showed expressions of surprise.

"Hehe, fellow Daoist's cultivation is not high... but his tone is quite arrogant!" the talisman Daoist said sarcastically.

Let alone killing a late-stage Qi Refining expert, even severely injuring them would be a trump card for them.

Despite the doubts, Lin Chen's tone remained firm.

"If you don't believe me, I can demonstrate its power!"

After saying this, Lin Chen instructed everyone to disperse, revealing the artificial hill in the courtyard that was about ten feet tall.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Chen activated the Five Thunder Seeds, threw them ten meters away, and quickly retreated.

boom!

With a loud bang, the artificial mountain, which was more than ten feet tall, was blown into pieces!

Several cultivators who were nearby were indifferent, but were so shocked by the aftershocks of the explosion that they collapsed to the ground.

After detonating the Five Thunder Seeds, Lin Chen scanned the crowd.

"Gentlemen, how powerful is my Five Thunderbolts?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it made all the cultivators in the courtyard tremble.

"The power of these Five Thunderbolts is terrifying?"

"If this person had malicious intent and threw it directly at me... I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to escape unscathed!"

Inside the temple, many cultivators simultaneously harbored the same thought.

Even the Taoist priest who had just been there was shocked, and his expression changed drastically. When he looked at Lin Chen again, his gaze was filled with more fear.

The alluring woman who had been questioned earlier reacted the fastest; her face, hidden behind the veil, had already paled.

But she still tried to remain calm and said:

"Fellow Daoist, your Five Thunderbolts are truly astonishingly powerful. I was rude before..."

"I wonder, how many spirit stones does each of these Five Thunder Seeds cost?"

(End of this chapter)