Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

The gauze curtain moved slightly.

A figure circled around and entered.

Su Chen raised his eyes and glanced at it.

This female cultivator was petite and short, much smaller than the average female cultivator.

Her eyes were naturally charming and cute, but after spending so much time in this kind of place, a restless light flickered in them.

She came in and sat down next to Su Chen, her slender hand already quietly reaching out to him.

Her small body knelt on her jade feet.

Su Chen has always had a strong resistance to such beauties.

After all, every female cultivator and Daoist partner Su Chen encountered was aloof and stunning.

There are quite a few hot beauties to speak of.

But this female cultivator was different.

She has a small, cute face and innocent eyes.

I don't know if she was faking it or not, but she looked so pitiful that it made people feel sorry for her.

But as soon as she got to Su Chen's side, she exuded an indescribable charm.

It seems that the attractive women here, who often entertain guests, have developed some skills.

That means you can switch between different personas at will.

It doesn't matter whether you like the innocent, the pitiful, the alluring, or the aloof.

Most of the time, this woman can act it out to some extent.

"Young master, your servant has arrived."

Su Chen placed the cup of spirit wine on the table, then casually took out two spirit stones and pushed them over.

"Here's a reward for you."

The female cultivator paused for a moment, took the spirit stone, and looked up at Su Chen.

"Young master, this is..."

Su Chen gestured towards the seat opposite him with his lip.

"Sit over there."

Su Chen immediately told the female cultivator to sit on a chair not far from him.

This left the woman holding the two spirit stones somewhat unsure of the young master's intentions.

After all, which of the cultivators who come here isn't a lecher?

They couldn't wait to get physical with him.

After all, whose spirit stones come from a gust of wind?

This is the first time I've ever seen someone who spends spirit stones and does nothing.

Su Chen took a sip of wine, looked up, and stared at the female cultivator.

"There are a few things I'd like to ask you."

"When does your black market open, and where is it located?"

The female cultivator was taken aback at first, then burst out laughing.

"Young master, you came here just to ask this?"

Su Chen didn't reply, just waited for her answer.

The female cultivator pulled her feet back and sat up a little straighter.

"Young master, you're from the Xuanhuang Continent, aren't you?"

Su Chen nodded.

"Then young master is probably unaware of something."

The female cultivator pulled out a fruit from somewhere, took a bite, chewed it, and then spoke again.

"Young master, you must have misunderstood. Did you think I was forced to stay here?"

Su Chen did not deny it.

"On the other side of the Xuanhuang Continent, most of the people in the brothels are spirit slaves, or they were sold into the business. They are called companions, but it's almost the same as being imprisoned."

The female cultivator glanced around.

"But this is the Black Mountain Continent. In this city, no one forces anyone, and no one would even think of enslaving anyone."

"All the female cultivators in this building come here on their own to work."

"It's just to earn more spirit stones."

"Even I used to be a spirit collector elsewhere, but I found that I could earn more here, so I came here."

Su Chen held his wine glass but remained silent.

Unexpectedly, in this place, there is such a thing, which, in fact, makes more sense than the Xuanhuang Continent.

Seeing that Su Chen remained silent, the female cultivator changed the subject.

"The black market opens every five days, in Black Iron Alley in the east of the city. The old cultivators all know about it."

"Young master, your arrival today is perfectly timed."

"It will open tomorrow."

Su Chen nodded.

The female cultivator, resting her chin on her hand, looked at Su Chen with a hint of curiosity.

"Young master, is there anything else you wish to ask?"

"I'm very well-informed in this city."

Su Chen turned the cup of spirit wine around and casually asked a question.

"Has there been any movement on the Black Mountain Continent lately?"

The female cultivator's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Su Chen glanced at her face.

The female cultivator lifted her head from the back of her hand, and the smile on her lips faded slightly.

After a moment of silence, he lowered his voice.

"Young master, if you want to talk about the commotion..."

"A few days ago, several major sects in the city summoned back their most influential cultivators almost at the same time."

"They talked behind closed doors for several days, but I don't know what they said."

"After that, something was wrong in the city."

"In the past, there were frequent small battles and major battles between the various sects in Blackrock City, and there was never any peace and quiet."

"But after that, those who usually fought the fiercest would just nod and leave when they met."

"It's as if, suddenly, everyone has come to a realization."

Su Chen put his leg down.

The female cultivator secretly glanced at Su Chen.

"Everyone in the city is saying that something big has happened to some powerful figures from the Black Mountain Continent."

"But what exactly it is, nobody knows."

Su Chen's mind raced.

There was a vague, indescribable sense of familiarity.

But after thinking about it, I still couldn't figure out what came up with it.

Su Chen drank the cup of spiritual wine in one gulp.

The female cultivator on the platform was taking steps, circling around, her sleeves fluttering up, pausing for a moment, and then falling back down.

It shouldn't have anything to do with this.

Tomorrow, I'll visit the black market, buy what I need, and then leave.

Su Chen leaned back against the seat, squinted, and looked at the platform.

Seeing that Su Chen was no longer asking questions, the female cultivator put on that smile again.

She quietly moved closer to Su Chen.

"Young master, tonight, how about...?"

Su Chen stood up.

"No."

He casually pushed the remaining half-pot of spirit wine on the table over there.

"Take it."

The female cultivator, holding the half-full pot of spiritual wine, tilted her head and watched Su Chen walk towards the gauze curtain, pouting.

The gauze curtain brushed against Su Chen's shoulder, swayed twice, and then fell silent again.

"quick!"

"Another wealthy guest has arrived."

"You're in luck today; you're likely to make a good profit!"

Immediately afterwards, the waiter instructed the female cultivator to serve customers.

"I can't..."

"I have some things to take care of today, so I'll be leaving early."

The female cultivator actually turned down the guest.

This left the waiter somewhat bewildered.

......

When I stepped out of that building, it was already getting dark.

In Blackrock City, when it gets dark, it's truly dark.

There was no moon, only the lanterns hanging at the door of each house, scattered here and there, illuminating the black stone-paved road in a dim yellow light.

Su Chen stood at the street corner for a moment.

The black stones beneath my feet were cool, seeping up from the soles of my shoes.

They walked towards the east of the city.

The black market opens tomorrow.

Tonight, let's find a place to spend the night.

I've only taken a few steps...

Several cultivators walked towards them.

Especially the monk in the middle.

Although his cultivation level was mediocre, he acted like a spoiled young master.

...