As long as there were people, there would definitely be a black market.
If the existence of the Martial Market Money Bank was to establish a set of rules for trading for the entire Kunlun Realm. Then the existence of the black market was undoubtedly breaking those rules.
Of course, certain aspects, the black market was yet again making up for some of the flaws of the Martial Market Money Mansion, constructing a more complete trading market.
Because there were some things that could only be bought in the black market, such as: human lives, the forbidden weapons of the Ministry of War, and the pills that were monopolized by the medieval families, and so on.
The black market headquarters of Tiantai Prefecture was an ancient city known as the Capital of Evil, which could be considered the darkest place in the entire Tiantai Prefecture.
In the Tiantai Prefecture, there were thirty-six prefectures and one thousand two hundred and ninety-six counties, of which a large portion of the headquarters of the evil forces were also located here.
Even though, this Evil Capital had endured countless battles and been attacked many times, it still hadn’t been destroyed, but instead had become even more prosperous.
“Ga!”
An eagle’s cry pierced through the sky.
Immediately afterward, violent wind-breaking sounds rang out as the Golden-winged Thunder Eagle pulled the Blood Soul Chariot from the sky and drove straight into the black market.
The Golden-winged Thunder Eagle radiated a piercing golden light all over its body, emitting an aura as if it was an ancient divine beast, traveling on the wide streets, all of those evil cultivators were shocked into dodging and retreating.
“What a powerful savage beast, and I don’t know what kind of person is in the chariot?”
“That’s the Blood Soul Chariot of the Blood God Sect, only the giants of the Saint realm are qualified to ride it, it must be a big shot traveling to the black market.”
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The crowd was talking, all of them speculating, the identity of the owner of the Blood Soul Chariot.
The Blood Soul Chariot traveled until it reached the main gate of the Black Market’s One Piece Hall before stopping, and then, Zhang Ruochen walked out from inside.
Murong Yue had learned in advance that Zhang Ruochen was coming and had already been waiting outside the main gate.
On top of that, a white and a black monk stood behind Murong Yue.
The white-skinned monk, who was as white as jade, was very fat-looking and had a Buddha-like smile on his face at all times.
The black skinned monk, appeared extraordinarily lean, as if he was a piece of black charcoal, forming a sharp contrast with the white skinned monk.
The two of them, were none other than Master Indra’s disciples, the Great Sikong and the Second Sikong.
In recent times, they had been following Murong Yue into the world for cultivation, and had not caused too much trouble.
Seeing Zhang Ruochen step down from the top of the Blood Soul Chariot, Murong Yue immediately greeted him and laughed, “Congratulations, Mr. Gu, for becoming the Blood God Cult’s new Divine Son.”
Zhang Ruochen nodded and said, “Is there any news about that thing I wanted?”
Murong Yue’s gaze, looking around, said, “This place is not the place for words, Your Excellency, please follow me.”
Zhang Ruochen nodded and followed Murong Yue into the Black Market One Piece Hall, arriving at a separate compound.
In the compound, a guardian formation, which was in operation, condensed into an invisible light shield, wrapping the entire compound in.
“Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”
Murong Yue knelt down on one knee and saluted Zhang Ruochen, appearing respectful.
Zhang Ruochen nodded and signaled Murong Yue to get up.
Murong Yue stood up, looking heroic and capable, and said, “His Highness the Crown Prince asked my subordinate to look for Saint-level Elephant Souls, and my subordinate has already scouted out some news.”
Zhang Ruochen revealed a joyful expression and asked, “Where is it?”
Murong Yue said, “Just this night, at the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect’s auction, there will be an auction of a Green Armored Camel Elephant’s Elephant Soul.”
The Moon Worshipping Demon Sect also had a large industry in the black market, and in general, the auctions of the Demon Sect were very heavyweight, and the treasures that were auctioned off were also of top level.
Sacred Elemental Pills, Sacred Sources, and Sacred Art Secrets …… could all appear on the auction table.
Zhang Ruochen was determined to obtain the Elephant Soul of the Green Armored Camel Elephant, so naturally, he was going to attend tonight’s auction.
Zhang Ruochen took out a small jar of divine blood, which amounted to a thousand drops, and handed it over to Murong Yue, so that she could exchange it for holy stones.
After all, at the auction, all the transactions would be made using Saint Stones, so naturally, Zhang Ruochen had to prepare a large sum in advance.
Getting a thousand drops of divine Blood, even Murong Yue was quite shocked. Because, the amount of divine blood was just too huge, and converting all of it into Sacred Stones was enough to compare to the entire wealth of a Saint.
Murong Yue’s state of mind, which was far beyond normal people, quickly collected her shocked face and led the thousand drops of Blood God and retreated.
The Great Sikong came to Zhang Ruochen’s side, his hands folded in a smiling manner as he said, “Senior Uncle, the poor monk has also accumulated some treasures over the years, all of which were sold and exchanged for Saint Stones, so it just so happens that there is no place to spend them. Why don’t you bring me along to the auction tonight?”
“Since we are entering the world to cultivate, it’s good to go together to see the world.”Zhang Ruochen said.
“I’m also going. “Second Sikong said.
The large round face of the Great Sikong sank and chided, “Second Senior Brother, what are you going for? You’re just a pauper, you can’t even take out a single holy stone, going to the auction, isn’t it still adding to the chaos for your senior uncle?”
Second Sikong was indeed mute, yet, quite insistent, saying, “Since it’s a cultivation, why can’t I go?”
“You still have a point, as the eldest senior brother, is it no longer possible to control you?”
The Grand Master rolled up both of his sleeves, revealing two white, thick arms, and was about to go and teach the Second Master a lesson.
Zhang Ruochen immediately stopped it and said, “Since Er Sikong wants to go to the auction house to see the world, we’ll go together.”
“Since Senior Uncle has already given the word, go ahead, lol lol lol, you don’t have a single Sacred Stone anyway, you won’t be able to buy anything.”
Da Sikong clasped his hands with a self-satisfied look.
Zhang Ruochen saw everything in his eyes, and in his heart, he only smiled darkly.
Two months ago, Da Sikong and Er Sikong had been cultivating in the deep mountains and old forests, rarely coming into contact with the outside world.
In just a little over two months, Da Sikong, however, had already fully integrated into this world, drinking and eating meat, doing things in a smooth manner, and, there were also some small smarts.
People like him who had a strong ability to adapt would not suffer wherever they went.
Second Sikong and Da Sikong, however, were the complete opposite, still quite old-fashioned, stubborn, and mute, eating fasting and reciting Buddha, without a single change.
Of course, someone like Second Sikong’s Buddhist heart was nevertheless as firm as a rock, and no mind demons could affect him.
Murong Yue’s efficiency was very high, and soon converted all one thousand drops of divine blood into twelve thousand holy stones.
The value of a drop of Blood God could be exchanged for roughly ten to twenty Sacred Stones, depending on the grade.
The divine blood that Zhang Ruochen had obtained in the netherworld could only be considered of ordinary quality, and a drop that could be exchanged for twelve Sacred Stones was already quite good.
Zhang Ruochen put all the twelve thousand Sacred Stones into his spatial ring, then, he took out another hundred drops of Divine Blood and handed it to Murong Yue.
Murong Yue received the divine blood and was quite puzzled as she asked, “Prince is going to continue exchanging holy stones?”
Zhang Ruochen shook his head and said, “These divine blood, I am handing it over to you.”
On Murong Yue’s face, a look of surprise appeared and she was about to refuse.
One hundred drops of divine blood was too precious.
Only, before she could open her mouth, Zhang Ruochen added, “I know that with your status, you don’t lack cultivation resources. However, by refining the divine blood, your cultivation will increase faster and your physique will be stronger, and I hope that you will be able to cultivate the Extreme Yin Body to a great completion as soon as possible.”
Murong Yue did not push back any further and put away the hundred drops of divine blood, arching her hand and saying, “My subordinate will definitely not fail Your Highness the Crown Prince’s expectations.”
Zhang Ruochen carried his hands behind his back as he gazed at the crimson clouds in the sky and said, “The Ming Sect has been established, and I need some powerful talents. If, however, you are able to cultivate the Extreme Yin Body to a great completion, you will definitely be a Hall Master of the Ming Sect in the future.”
“The Ming Sect is a sect founded by His Highness the Crown Prince?”
Zhang Ruochen nodded and said, “That’s right.”
Murong Yue’s eyes revealed a joyful color.
Since, His Highness the Crown Prince had decided to start his own sect, it also meant that he had the intention to rebuild the Sacred Ming Central Empire.
As an old part of the former Sacred Ming Central Empire, how could one not be elated?
Murong Yue was a bit excited and said, ”As long as His Highness the Crown Prince issues a Crown Prince’s edict, announcing the news of your return, it will definitely be able to be answered with a call, and a large portion of the old sects will come to join them. It won’t be long before the Ming Sect’s power will be comparable to today’s Ming Hall.”
Zhang Ruochen shook his head, not as optimistic as Murong Yue, and said, “Who would believe that the Sacred Ming Imperial Crown Prince from 800 years ago is still alive? Even if, the Sacred Brightness Imperial Crown Prince did return, who would be willing to follow the orders of a half-Sacred Realm junior among those Sacred Realm giants who had dominated the area? Now is not the time to promulgate the Crown Prince’s edict, we still have to wait a little longer.”
Since, His Highness the Crown Prince had his own thoughts, Murong Yue naturally did not say anything more.
Zhang Ruochen asked and answered, “I asked you to help look for Ling Fei Yu’s whereabouts, is there any news yet?”
“I dispatched all the cultivators from the Yuanfu Black Market’s Hall of One Piece and searched all 36 counties, but I didn’t find Ling Fei Yu at all. It is said that the Devil Cult sent out even more people, but still found nothing. Everyone suspects that Ling Fei Yu has already fallen in the battle of the Ancient Clan of Prison Suppression.”Murong Yue reported.
“The bones of the corpse weren’t found either?”Zhang Ruochen said.
“No.”
Immediately afterward, Murong Yue added, “An attack struck by an existence like the Blue Sky Blood Emperor could destroy everything in the world, how could there be any corpse bones left?”
Zhang Ruochen let out a long sigh, his heart somewhat saddened.
No matter what, Ling Fei Yu and him were also teachers and friends, teaching him a lot of knowledge about the Sword Dao.
Ling Fei Yu was definitely a wondrous woman that could be compared to the Sacred Book Talent Girl, with a singular talent that caused her to dominate an era.
However, when faced with an emperor like the Qingtian Blood Emperor, she ended up perishing fragrantly, leaving nothing behind.
“Even the most outstanding person has a time to die. The life of a Sword Saint is surprisingly so fragile.”Zhang Ruochen’s mood was quite somber, and it was difficult to give birth to a trace of joy.
The sun was setting in the west, and the sky was gradually becoming dim.
Zhang Ruochen, Murong Yue, the Grand Secretary, and the Second Secretary, rode in the Blood Soul Chariot and traveled towards the auction house set up by the Moon Worshipping Demon Sect in the black market.
