Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Thunder Dragon, A Century of Glory

Chapter 117, Section 115: I Too Possess the Potential to Become a Great General

Most people who come here are either trying to get rid of stolen goods or hoping to find something bargain at the market.

There are still some good things in the black market; among the myriad items, there's bound to be one that's genuine.

The group from Martial Arts Academy rarely came to the border region between these two great empires, and this black market was a place they had rarely come into contact with in the first half of their lives.

"A top-grade gem that aids in cultivation, capable of enhancing a Soul Master's cultivation! You can take it home for just 500,000 gold Soul Coins."

"Blood-Veined Grass can enhance blood and strengthen the body; Silver Fish Flower can aid in cultivation..."

"The great sword was crafted by a master craftsman from Gengjin City..."

"Soul tools, soul tools, all from ancient relics, starting at 100,000 gold soul coins."

"Soul Beast, Soul Beast, Thousand-Year Soul Beast, with Great Nourishing Effects, Starting at 50,000 Gold Soul Coins."

"..."

As soon as the group entered the black market, the cries of vendors filled the air.

The stalls on both sides were filled with a dazzling array of goods, from rare medicinal herbs to unique weapons and soul tools; there was a wide variety of products available.

"Hey! They actually sell soul beasts here?" Oscar looked at the vendor selling soul beasts on the side, his mouth slightly open, revealing a surprised expression.

"Soul beasts aren't all large creatures like you think. There are also many weak soul beasts that have no offensive capabilities, like that chicken on that stall. Although this kind of soul beast has some of the bloodline of strange beasts, it has no offensive capabilities."

"Most of these spirit beasts are sold as pets or ornamental items for certain nobles. As for the supposed tonics he mentioned, it's basically all a hoax."

"I see." Oscar looked enlightened. This was a scene that ordinary Soul Masters like him would never encounter.

"Since we're already out here, let's all wander around!"

Dugu Yan and Yun Yibai are a couple, so Feng Xiaotian, Oscar, and the others naturally wouldn't bother them. Besides, they had absolutely no interest in being third wheels or being subjected to PDA.

Putting everything else aside, Oscar had already invited Ye Lingling to go for a stroll on the side.

Yang Tai and Niu Tian also went to a stall together to look at something.

As for Feng Xiaotian, he already had someone he loved, so he wandered around alone, wondering if he could find something nice to give to the person he loved in the future.

The moment the vendor saw customers arrive, especially when he saw the outstanding couple, Dugu Yan and Yun Yibai, his face immediately lit up with smiles, as if spring had arrived early.

"Oh my, it's truly an honor for my humble shop to have you two distinguished guests! You see, although my shop may be unassuming, it's as complete as the saying goes, 'Though small, it has all the vital organs.' Whether it's something that runs on land or swims in water, as long as you can name the medicinal herb, I can find it for you here!"

The vendor's words were full of confidence and exaggeration. As he spoke, he skillfully lifted the cloth covering the herbs, as if he were unveiling a precious painting.

"You two should take a good look. This is a Spirit Jade Flower that I painstakingly picked from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest! Did you know that this Spirit Jade Flower is a treasure of the Soul Master world, with a remarkable effect on enhancing spiritual power? Look at these petals, crystal clear, as if carved from jade. This is truly nature's purest gift!"

As the vendor spoke, he carefully took out a Spirit Jade Flower from his stall and presented it to Dugu Yan and Yun Yibai, saying, "This Spirit Jade Flower is worth 80,000 Gold Soul Coins!"

Then he pointed to an object that looked like a stone on the other side of the stall, but when the other person picked it up, it was clear that the part of the object being held was dented.

"Look at this again, this is a starfish coral I carefully selected from Hanhai City! Just listen to the name, and you'll know how extraordinary it is. For water-attribute soul masters, this starfish coral is like adding wings to a tiger, greatly enhancing their soul power and skill effects. Feel it, the texture, the luster—it's simply a treasure of the sea!"

"You can take this starfish and jasper home for only 100,000 gold soul coins."

Dugu Yan had heard of the Spirit Jade Flower, but she knew nothing about the Starfish Green Coral. She approached the Spirit Jade Flower.

Yun Yibai watched quietly from the side, a golden light flashing in his eyes.

He has a keen eye; he can tell at a glance whether what the vendor is saying is true or not.

A truly rare spiritual herb must contain energy fluctuations within its body, a mysterious power originating from the source energy of heaven and earth, which is incomparable to ordinary things.

And this power was exactly what his discerning eyes could see through.

Although ordinary spiritual herbs can be detected from the outside, many merchants use special methods to make fakes indistinguishable from the real thing.

After careful observation and perception, Yun Yibai had already reached a conclusion.

This Spirit Jade Flower is indeed a genuine item, but it is not a Spirit Jade Flower. The fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Origin Qi contained within it are clearly perceptible, and its value is definitely not worth 80,000 Gold Soul Coins.

As for the starfish and jade coral, it's just a fake. Although you can sense its special energy from its appearance, it's actually something the merchant has coated on with powdered other spiritual herbs.

Yun Yibai looked at the rest of the goods on the stall, and without exception, none of them could compare to the Snow Heart Lotus they had encountered in the far north.

There are a few genuine plants, but they only reach the level of ordinary spiritual herbs.

"Forget it, this thing isn't worth the price at all!" Dugu Yan discarded it immediately.

"Hey, sir, don't go! I have other precious medicinal herbs here!" Despite the vendor's calls, Dugu Yan pulled Yun Yibai away.

Next, Dugu Yan and Yun Yibai wandered around the black market. With Yun Yibai by her side, Dugu Yan managed to acquire several items. Although they weren't top-tier goods, the prices were still considered bargains.

"It seems this young lady also has the potential to become a connoisseur!" Dugu Yan said with considerable pride.

"This Flaming Sun Flower is worth at least 30,000 gold soul coins, yet the stall owner only considered it a Fire Flower."

"And this..."

Yun Yibai sighed silently to the side.

He even has the potential to become a great general! If it weren't for him by her side, Dugu Yan would have lost countless sums of money long ago.

Yun Yibai and Dugu Yan continued walking through the black market.

Suddenly, a white light flashed in Yun Yibai's mind, piercing through his entire sea of ​​consciousness, and Yun Yibai was stunned for a moment.

"What did that feel like just now?!" Yun Yibai's pupils contracted.

This feeling was unprecedented.

"Is it in this direction?" Yun Yibai looked towards the direction to his left front.

I'll reveal it in a moment.

(End of this chapter)