The bishop is unfathomable.

This was the first time Li Wei had witnessed what the world of extraordinary beings was like.

The extraordinary individuals that can be seen everywhere go without saying. Those who are capable of entering this place are at least ordinary people who have some knowledge of extraordinary knowledge but have not been able to complete the advancement.

But the things they sell...

Perhaps it was because of the blessing of the Dream Realm that Li Wei received during his advancement that he could clearly sense the faint aura of the Dream Realm on materials, props, and even some things that looked like weapons that he did not recognize.

Although there was no evidence, Li Wei's intuition told him that these things were brought directly from the dream world.

Driven by a thirst for knowledge, Li Wei poked the cat-shaped navigation tool hidden in his pocket with his finger: "Can superhumans bring things out of the Dream Realm?"

"Don't poke me!" Felicia muttered somewhat disgruntledly, then gestured for Levi to turn right at the next intersection before explaining, "Of course you can."

"However, risks and opportunities coexist."

"If you want to take something out, you can't connect to the dream world through meditation; you need to enter it with your physical body."

"I haven't looked into the specific method of entry, but it's not really a secret."

"If you want to know, just go to the office of the Thieves and Mercenaries Guild in Luogu Lane and ask them. They will tell you."

"but……"

Felicia paused for a moment before continuing, "There is a risk of death in high-level ascension rituals, but that is only death on a spiritual level."

"To put it simply, it means that I have lost the ability to dream forever, and I can no longer connect with the dream world through meditation."

"This is death at the level of the transcendent. You can no longer advance, you cannot obtain new psionic energy, and you can only become an ordinary person again."

"Those with extensive knowledge may be able to become ritualists. Even without psychic abilities, a ritualist who is proficient in multiple rituals is welcome everywhere."

"But without the relevant knowledge, one can only return to the ordinary."

"And if the physical body enters the dream world and dies within it... that would mean the erasure of existence."

"No one will remember you. Apart from written records, everything about you will be forgotten by everyone, including the real world itself."

"Unlike spiritual death, where one is instantly kicked back into the real world, one is forever lost in the gap between reality and dreams until the soul is completely consumed."

"The Thieves Guild has always claimed that the method to enter the Dreamland is absolutely safe, and they are right; the method itself is indeed very safe. But the Dreamland itself is not."

"They concealed the consequences, attracting a large number of people who were looking to get rich overnight or who were desperate to collect materials in the Dreamland."

"This is also the reason why Luogu Lane has been able to prosper."

Li Wei nodded, then pondered, "So it's possible to enter the Dream Realm with one's physical body... and even bring things out."

"Hey! You're not thinking of trying this out, are you?! I advise you to give up on this idea as soon as possible!" Felicia couldn't help but complain.

"Don't worry, I'm just curious." Li Wei then asked, "So where is the shop you're talking about? Which one?"

Looking at the dazzling array of shops on his left and the shop assistants shouting and soliciting customers at the door, Li Wei felt that this place was much more lively than Beldor.

The citizens and shops of Beldor would not be so enthusiastic in soliciting customers.

Of course... it's also possible that ever since I came to Beldor, the city has been shrouded in the shadow of terrorist attacks.

Every few days there are attacks by cultists or gang fights. No normal person would want to continue doing business; closing down and waiting out the storm is the right thing to do.

Felicia, tucking her hand into her pocket, said, "The third shop on the left, the one called Noren, is it."

"Noren?" Levi was somewhat surprised to hear the familiar name.

"Hey! You don't even know this?! You're the librarian of the Norren Grand Library, and you don't even know where the name of your organization comes from?"

"The Three Goddesses of Norn are apostles of philosophy, beings who govern and weave the threads of destiny."

"Anyway, don't worry about it too much. It's just using their name. This shop sells materials as a side business; their main business is fortune telling. It's normal for them to borrow the name."

Ah, I see.

Upon closer examination, this part of the knowledge is indeed not part of the controlled domain; it's just that the apostles and believers of the philosophical school are very low-key about it.

A tranquil sanctuary, a keeper of secrets, a library... he looks like someone who doesn't talk much.

Therefore, he didn't leave many records, so it's understandable that he didn't know.

It's definitely not because I didn't study it carefully.

Having found his destination, Li Wei pushed open the door and entered. The doorbell rang, and a woman sitting behind a dark purple curtain spoke up with a friendly smile.

"Welcome. Are you here for a fortune telling or to purchase materials?"

"One divination session costs 10 Throne Gold Coins or equivalent paper money."

"Please look at the shelves on your right for the materials. That's all for now."

"And the guests are all new faces, which is quite rare."

"Buy three different items today and get a free fortune telling session and a 20% discount!"

Li Wei avoided the trap of consumerism, instead going straight to the point by asking, "The dust of dreams, do you have it here?"

"Of course, it's for the customers. It's in the second can on the second shelf."

"Price: 33 Throne Gold Coins"

Undeterred, the female shop owner continued, "Are you really not going to buy more, sir?"

Li Wei: "...Is your business not doing very well?"

"..."

"Okay, I understand."

Although the boss did not answer, the silence of an adult is often the answer itself.

Li Wei turned his head and looked at the shelf again, unexpectedly discovering several other materials he needed.

"You have a pretty complete selection of goods."

"Then give me another piece of pure silver, about 10 grams, at the current price of silver."

"I also have high-purity mercury and dried sage. I'll take as much of both as you have."

Upon hearing this, the female boss immediately became cheerful, completely losing the mysterious and traditional fortune teller demeanor she had displayed when she first entered. Instead, she seemed more like a shrewd and obsequious businesswoman.

"No problem, no problem, I have both. Also, are you sure you want both mercury and sage?"

"I'll take them all... wait, how much mercury and sage do you have?" Li Wei asked hurriedly.

"If you're looking for high-purity mercury, I have ten liters here. I'll give you a discount and charge you fifteen gold coins."

"I've stocked up on about 10 jin (5 catties) of dried sage. That's about..."

Li Wei quickly raised his hand: "Stop! Don't say anymore, I don't want it all."

"Okay, here's what we'll do: give me a liter of mercury, and just count out a hundred sages for me."

"I'll just come and buy more if it's not enough."

The female boss was somewhat disappointed, but she still happily completed the order.

After paying thirty-seven gold coins, Li Wei packed up the items and took them away.

The boss even thoughtfully included a box, which was just big enough to barely fit all the goods inside.

"Welcome back next time!"

After leaving the store, Felicia asked, "What are you buying all this for?"

"Let's conduct an experiment to recreate some of the results." Li Wei said, patting the cat in his pocket, and asked, "Why weren't you saying anything just now?"

"The boss is someone you know, right? This place doesn't seem like the kind of place that would be monitored by the Bureau of Investigation and the Royal Military Police."

Felicia sighed: "On the contrary, in a black market for superhumans that is almost universally known, what is least lacking is informants from the Oversight and Inspection Bureau."

"They won't dare to make a move here, but they will definitely send messages."

"The same goes for the Thieves' Guild."

"Remember what I said? Information trading is rampant here. If I speak up, no matter how good or familiar my relationship with the boss was before, she will definitely sell my information."

"I can't say for sure what will happen to me then, but you'll definitely be in danger."

"And you seem to be thinking too highly of this place."

"These are all just appearances, the order and beauty that are presented under the rules and violent suppression of the Thieves' Guild."

"But if you really treat the people here like merchants or shopkeepers from outside, you're in big trouble."

"Buying things is fine, but don't reveal too much personal information."

"It's best to do some disguising as well. After all, you never know when or which store you've patronized might sell your information."

"Even just shopping records can reveal a lot."