Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2383 Gray Trade Zone

Flying Phoenix Immortal was puzzled, but dared not ask any more questions. He should just do as the Great Venerable arranged!
However, when he contacted Jia Shuiqing, he still made a point of emphasizing it.

Upon hearing this, Jia Shuiqing understood somewhat that the other party wanted him to keep quiet about the source of their information.

This is perfectly normal; when releasing information, it should be initiated from multiple points that appear unrelated to each other.

Only in this way can we gradually attract market attention and increase popularity step by step.

She said she understood, but Fei Hong Zhen Xian couldn't help but ask, "Then why are you hiding from the outside world? Are you one of our tenants?"

Ambiguous information should be ambiguous! Jia Shuiqing replied calmly, "There's no need to take it too seriously."

"Don't worry too much?" Immortal Fei Hong silently noted it down in his mind—it seems that the Great Venerable doesn't intend to completely distance himself.

He didn't believe that the other party would misunderstand his immortal master's meaning, so there must be a reason for this action.

Following the other party's instructions, Jia Shuiqing easily found the place to sell the goods.

It's an inconspicuous market in the Efeng No. 3 area, not very big but not small either, ranking around 40th or 50th.

Most of the people in the market are doing legitimate business, mainly selling various materials, but there is also a finished product area.

In one corner of the market, the goods for sale were rather eclectic, with little distinction between categories; you could find almost anything.

This is the sales area for gray market goods, characterized by on-the-spot transactions without asking where they came from.

Of course, Efeng No. 3 is a legitimate section, and items that are obviously obtained through murder and robbery cannot be sold openly here.

For example, magical weapons that look rather strange, especially those with fresh signs of damage, should definitely not be sold.

To sell those things, you have to go to the underground black market; this place is just a gray trading area within the normal market.

However, stolen or even robbed goods can be traded, and the seller is not responsible for providing information about the origin of the goods.

The stalls here have simple storefronts, just enough to present a basic image of selling goods, and the rent isn't very high.

The key issue is that you can't just rent a stall if you have money; you need to have connections or know the key to success.

Xiangxue and Claire were in charge of related matters at Red Leaf Ridge; one was good at bargaining, and the other looked very fierce.

After reporting their latest cut price and paying a little more for the stall, they cut in line and rented a stall.

With only a few samples and two female cultivators at the Golden Core stage guarding them, they were still somewhat conspicuous.

The first to arrive were the vendors from the surrounding area, who came to see if the other vendors were selling the same goods as their own.

However, not only did the duplicates not exist, but the other party's samples were all extremely rare items, clearly not from ordinary places.

On the spot, vendors immediately inquired about prices—those who can do business here are all pretty discerning.

Claire stated quite simply, "We sell to the public, not to our competitors!"
If your competitors have a need, you can make some purchases, but don't even think about clearing out your stock; discounts are out of the question.

Ultimately, what they want to make money from is the retail outlets.

This left the other stall owners feeling a bit disappointed.

However, similar things happen in the market every day, so it's not unusual and there's no need to make a fuss about it.

However, their goods were unusual and were bound to attract attention, but the order here was still acceptable and it was unlikely to directly trigger any trouble.

Meanwhile, similar scenes appeared in many other places, and people were also selling rare supplies in scattered locations outside of Efeng No. 3.

This scene even occurred within the Lingyun Sect, in some free trading markets.

It's impossible for no one to notice. Of course, at first it was just a few ripples, and many people were simply curious about where the goods came from.

Not everyone is as lucky as Xiangxue and Claire, who can find stalls that don't ask about origins.

However, sellers can choose to refuse to answer, or they can fabricate a story in hopes of selling their goods at a higher price.

Except for very formal occasions, most sellers still choose to make up stories.

Buyers knew it was just a story, but unbeknownst to them, all sorts of absurd rumors spread everywhere.

Some time later, some busybodies found a Nascent Soul cultivator skilled in divination to verify the origin of these supplies.

Leaving aside what happened outside, Xiangxue and her companion waited at the stall for six consecutive days without selling a single item.

The main problem was that the goods were not only rare but also expensive, and the two of them offered no explanation.

Those who frequent this gray market are mostly shrewd people; even if they want to buy some, they won't rush to sell.

If the seller can't hold on for a few days, then we might be able to snag a bargain.

However, on the seventh day, the two female cultivators who had reached the Golden Core stage not only arrived on time, but also showed the same signs as before.

Not only did they not introduce the goods, but the price was also non-negotiable. In their spare time, the two of them would casually drink tea and chat and laugh.

Everything is clear: the seller is neither in a hurry nor short of money, so there's not much point in waiting any longer.

They didn't open until the seventh day and only sold a few portions, but the two didn't mind and came as usual on the eighth day.

On the twelfth day, a large order finally arrived. The person who came was a Nascent Soul cultivator, accompanied by three Golden Core cultivators and several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

One of the gold medalists stated that he had previously bought some goods to test them out and found them to be quite good, so he wanted to buy more this time.

If you can provide relevant information about the goods, we can consider buying them all at the original price.

We don't play the bargaining game; it's just about clearing out inventory, but we need to know the source of the goods.

Even if we can't provide very detailed information, it doesn't matter; we'll take whatever information we can get.

However, Xiangxue stated humbly and confidently: "Buy as much as you want, there's no need to try to build a relationship."

Although the other party possessed a Nascent Soul, as long as the two of them didn't directly confront the Nascent Soul cultivator, the market would naturally operate according to its own rules.

Then, when it was time to pack up, the other party was indeed waiting outside the market. Two Golden Core cultivators stepped forward, wanting to ask the two women to "have a talk".

“They don’t want to talk,” a Nascent Soul cultivator appeared not far away; it was Mu Guang.

He said expressionlessly, "If you have something to say, just tell me directly!"

Upon seeing this, the Nascent Soul cultivator also came over and greeted him directly, "How should I address you, fellow Daoist? You look a little unfamiliar."

"No need to ask," Mu Guang replied indifferently, "I have no interest in getting to know you!"

That's a harsh statement. The cultivation world isn't just about fighting and killing, especially in a proper area like Efeng No. 3, where discretion is paramount.

However, relying on the fact that the other party had a Nascent Soul cultivator, he got entangled with the two female cultivators. How could Mu Guang, as the father, tolerate this?

A faint smile appeared on the corner of the Nascent Soul's mouth. "Fellow Daoist, are you not giving me face?"

"Don't cause trouble for your own faction," Mu Guang said nonchalantly. "You've finally reached the Nascent Soul stage, so you should cherish it!"

These words were even more impolite, carrying a strong sense of threat.

However, in reality, Qu Jianlei's team generally speaks like this, having killed too many ignorant villains, and dislikes subtlety.

In comparison, Mu Guang was considered relatively refined within the team.

"Hmm?" The Nascent Soul cultivator opposite him was taken aback at first, then laughed. "Interesting, you actually dare to talk to me like that?"

He didn't think the other party was bluffing, but he had powerful backers. In this circle, how many people didn't know him?
The problem is that the aura emanating from the other party is not only mixed, but also not the pure essence of the Houde Realm.

These related qualities have nothing to do with accent or temperament, and cannot be concealed by any means.

Not to mention that as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he naturally has a stronger ability to discern.

However, Mu Guang was not angry. Since he intended to stir up some trouble, it was normal to encounter some problems, and he was even more eager for it.

He remained calm and said, "For a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator to bully the weak, I'm being quite polite in my words."

"Huh?" The Nascent Soul cultivator opposite him was curious. This unhurried tone indicated that the other party really didn't care.

Even so, he did not back down, but just sneered, "I hope you remember what you said."

After saying that, he turned and left. The market had just closed, and there were too many people at the entrance; it wasn't a good time to cause trouble.

Disputes are more likely to occur when there are many people around, but given his status, it's really not appropriate for him to intervene at this moment.

Most importantly, I can't afford to lose face!

However, this matter cannot end here. Now that he has stepped forward, he must give an explanation for the other party's attitude!
In the world of martial arts, there are too many eyes watching, and many things are beyond our control.

That very evening, he received news from the other party that they were the same group who had rented the sacred site of Minning Zhenzun.

Immortal Venerables are certainly to be feared, but the tenants of Immortal Venerables' spiritual lands are another matter entirely.

Let alone the tenants, even Fei Hong Zhenxian, who helped Min Ning, was just so-so, and he wasn't particularly high-profile at Efeng No. 3.

Not every immortal lord's subordinate can summon the powerful figures behind them at any time; they will try their best to avoid causing trouble unless absolutely necessary.

This Nascent Soul cultivator does indeed have powerful backers; the leader he follows, at the very least, doesn't take Flying Goose True Immortal too seriously.

Of course, it's best to avoid provoking Fei Hong if possible, since he's unlikely to come looking for trouble.

If someone dared to do that, they would be showing a complete disrespect to the Celestial Venerable.

So he didn't make any arrangements, and the next day, Xiangxue and Claire arrived at the market on time again.

Judging from the behavior of the two female cultivators, they didn't take yesterday's events to heart at all!

There were quite a few people secretly waiting to see what would happen. Did they think the face of the Shi family patriarch was so easily slapped?
The two female cultivators' stalls remained unremarkable, with few people asking questions and even fewer making purchases.

The two women weren't in a hurry at all. They only made two small sales that day, but they still packed up their stall with smiles on their faces.

When the two of them walked out of the market again, they were followed by two Nascent Soul cultivators, who were blatantly tailing them.

This time, Mu Guang watched calmly from a distance, not in a hurry to go forward.

Since Efeng No. 3 is so big, he can't just forbid people from walking around freely.

When the two women approached, he released his flying boat, intending to take them away directly.

"Wait a moment, friend!" two Nascent Soul cultivators who had been following them called out. "We heard you threatened the Shi family yesterday?"