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

Chapter 118 The Object of Desire, the Stalker, and the Acting

"Hey, Yibai, what's wrong?"

"Is there something in that direction?" Dugu Yan followed Yun Yibai's gaze.

Seeing that Yun Yibai did not move, Dugu Yan casually pulled Yun Yibai and walked in that direction.

In reality, Yun Yibai was still confused. This unknown calling made him both curious and hesitant.

However, with Dugu Yan's help, Yun Yibai quickly recovered.

Then he and Dugu Yan switched places, and he took over leading Dugu Yan through the black market.

until……

"Is this the place?" Dugu Yan stood beside Yun Yibai, looking at a stall in front of them filled with all sorts of goods. The stall was quite large, with weapons, herbs, armor, and even unknown bones and pills. It was practically a small department store.

In addition, there were more than a dozen boxes in one corner of the stall, and it was unknown what they contained.

"Um?"

"Take whatever you want, one item is worth 10,000 gold soul coins!" The owner of the small stall was dressed in a black robe, which completely covered his face, making it impossible to see his face. However, a rather old voice came from under the black robe.

"These items are what I've collected over the years from traveling all over the country, from dangerous places, and from exploring numerous ancient ruins," the old man said slowly, his tone tinged with pride.

"I don't know what use these things are. If you buy something useless, it's just bad luck; but if you buy something good, it's your good fortune and luck."

Listening to the old man in black robes, Yun Yibai thought to himself, "Isn't this just a shop that sells for 10,000 gold soul coins?"

Yun Yibai's gaze was fixed on the items laid out before him, but in reality, his mind was on the few boxes in the corner.

"And what's in these boxes over there?" Dugu Yan asked, pointing to a dozen or so boxes in one corner of the stall.

"Hehe! Consider that a small perk from this old man to you!"

"Among those dozen or so boxes, one box is worth more than the amount you paid for it, meaning there is one item worth more than 10,000 gold soul coins."

"But that all depends on your own luck."

This old man has a conscience, but not much!

"Yi Bai, this is a scam! I've never seen such a strange way of buying things before. You can just pick any item for 10,000 gold soul coins, and you don't even know if it's good or bad. This is a complete trap."

Yun Yibai naturally understood Dugu Yan's words. Those who sell goods in this black market with a conscience cannot last long. This old man in black robes had probably already put away all the good stuff he had obtained, and what he was displaying were all junk and things whose value he couldn't understand. In short, it was definitely a scam.

Perhaps there were good things among those things he didn't see, but overall, he didn't lose out at all.

"Stadium owner, your way of doing business is quite unique. But since we're here, we're naturally hoping to try our luck," Yun Yibai said. His every gesture clearly indicated that he was not short of money.

The old man in black robes smiled slightly, a sly glint in his eyes. He secretly rejoiced, "Just another bunch of naive young noblemen. In that case, don't blame me."

This old man in black robes was actually a Soul King with a Soul Power level of 53. He was powerful, but he lacked integrity; otherwise, he wouldn't be doing business in this black market.

Although the people in this black market are not good, they dare not do anything else bad during this special time.

The people from the two great empires and the Spirit Hall are all nearby. If they make any moves and offend someone they shouldn't, the black market will likely face a purge from all three forces.

Yun Yibai changed the subject, continuing, "But what if these boxes don't contain what you mentioned?"

Yun Yibai narrowed his eyes slightly, and his previously restrained aura suddenly erupted. However, Yun Yibai's aura was directed at only one person, the black-robed man in front of him.

Yun Yibai's control over his soul power has reached an extremely sophisticated level.

If we divide a Soul Master's control over their own Soul Power into several stages, we can call them five levels: Beginner, Minor, Major, Perfect, and Ultimate.

Yun Yibai has reached the pinnacle of his skill.

hum~

The black-robed man's spirit rings appeared, two yellow, two purple, and one black. This spirit ring configuration showed that the black-robed man was someone of some status.

Because those truly penniless and powerless Soul Masters don't have the standard Soul Ring configuration; their fifth Soul Ring is more likely to be a purple, thousand-year Soul Ring. This is because no one helps them hunt Soul Beasts, and they don't have the money to hire mercenary teams.

"What a terrifying sense of oppression! This oppression actually poses a threat to me!" The man in black robes only managed to eliminate the pressure Yun Yibai had exerted on him after using his martial spirit.

The man in black robes' actions naturally alarmed those around him.

However, Yun Yibai calmly withdrew his oppressive aura.

"It seems I was mistaken; young friend, you actually possess such strength!" The black-robed man's words carried a hint of apprehension.

"If you don't get anything of corresponding value, you are welcome to come back to me!"

Even at this point, the man in black robes was still thinking about selling his goods, which just goes to show that this place truly lives up to its reputation as a black market.

"I've always been here. You can ask them if you don't believe me!" The man in black robes pointed to the other stall owners around him.

"I hope you can withstand the retaliation from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan!" Yun Yibai said calmly.

The old man in the black robe's face darkened beneath the robe. What a treacherous young man! Threatening an old man like this—utterly shameless!

Yun Yibai took out a purple-gold card containing exactly 150,000 gold soul coins, which corresponded perfectly to the fifteen boxes over there. This amount of money was nothing to Yun Yibai now.

However, he never did anything without a reason.

He was already famous, and he had long sensed that someone was following him in the shadows.

It would be disadvantageous for him if he showed a particular attachment to something.

So he put on this play.

Yun Yibai gave the purple-gold card to the man in black robes, and then began to open the box himself.

Yun Yibai's actions attracted some other Soul Masters who had also come to the black market to buy things.

They gathered together as if watching a spectacle.

The first box contained a gray gem, but that was all; it was only a gem worth a few hundred gold soul coins.

Yunyi is deficient in white blood.

The second one was just a nearly withered plant, probably worth a few gold soul coins. Dugu Yan's face darkened as she looked at the man in black with a dangerous gaze.

The man in black robes also felt embarrassed. Being discovered in front of everyone for his little tricks was something even the thick-skinned man couldn't bear.

The Nine Crowns of the True Dragon are related to this item.

(End of this chapter)