Falling into the mortal world

The burly man led the two to the black market manager. The manager took out an account book, and Lan Qingqing handed over five thousand taels of silver. Seeing that there were no problems, the manager put the silver notes away.

Lan Qingqing put away the registration card, and then she and Lan Xiaotian strolled around inside. They bought and sold all sorts of things, from rare and exotic treasures to tigers and lions.

Human trafficking. They have everything? Lan Qingqing inquired about the sales points for meteorite iron.

The old man selling bone frames, seeing that someone was inquiring about the meteorite, told them the location.

Over the years, countless people have coveted that piece of meteorite iron, only to return empty-handed. Another one coming here to run into a brick wall. The old man sighed, watching Lan Qingqing and her companion's retreating figures.

Lan Qingqing walked into a magnificent palace, its ostentatious decorations no less impressive than the Emperor's throne room. Everywhere in the palace, luminous pearls were placed; the walls, pillars, and chairs were all made of gold.

The jewelry and jade artifacts displayed on the tables were so dazzling they could blind anyone.

This startled Lan Xiaotian, who had never seen anything like it before. He had always thought his own home was luxurious enough. But seeing the scene before him, he suddenly realized that his home wasn't so magnificent after all. Perhaps this was what his sister meant when she said he was just unsophisticated.

This is truly an eye-opening experience for Lan Xiaotian. His heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

Lan Qingqing looked through all the items inside and finally spotted the meteorite iron on the platform above the main hall.

Among a pile of dazzling jewels, the meteorite seemed so inconspicuous.

There are mechanisms set up on the ground, and you can only watch from a designated area. If you go beyond the designated boundary, you will trigger the mechanism under your feet.

Once Lan Qingqing confirmed that the piece was the meteorite she wanted, she asked the shop assistant beside her, "How do we trade that meteorite?"

The man said, "That piece of meteorite iron must be exchanged for something of equal value."

"Then who are you talking to?" Lan Qingqing asked.

The waiter said: This way.

Lan Qingqing followed the waiter to the second floor, where she could see the entire situation on the first floor.

The waiter led the person into the private room and then bowed and left.

Lan Qingqing and Lan Xiaotian entered the inner hall. There sat a masked man, holding a pet cat, looking quite languid.

"It's you who want to exchange for meteorite iron," the man said without looking up.

"Yes," Lan Qingqing replied.

"Show me what you want to exchange," the masked man said, looking up.

Lan Qingqing took out a medicine bottle from her hand. This was an anesthetic powder that she had developed recently.

The masked man looked puzzled when Lan Qingqing took out a medicine bottle and asked, "What's this?"

This is an anesthetic powder, which can be used for medical purposes. When an injured person uses this anesthetic powder, they will not feel pain for a short period of time.

The masked man asked with some interest: How do you use it?

The anesthetic powder can be applied to sharp objects, and the person will immediately faint upon contact with the skin. Depending on the dosage, the fainting can last from one or two hours to as long as seven or eight hours.

The masked man gestured to his attendant to bring the item over. The attendant obeyed and presented the item to the masked man.

The masked man took the bottle, picked up the dagger beside him, and poured some of the potion onto the dagger.

Then, the dagger in the man's hand sliced ​​directly across the servant's arm.

In just three seconds, the servant collapsed to the ground with a thud.

The masked man checked the servant's breathing; it was steady, indicating the man was alive.

"It's a good item, but it's not very useful to me. You want to trade it for my treasure? Your offer isn't enough," the masked man said lazily.

"How can we exchange the meteorite iron?" Lan Qingqing asked.

"As long as you can produce one more treasure that satisfies me, you can take this meteorite iron," the masked man said.

"Alright, consider this bottle of anesthetic powder a gift from me to you, young master. I'll come back in a couple of days." Lan Qingqing said before taking her leave.

"Interesting. A pregnant woman is actually interested in this meteorite iron," the masked man muttered to himself.

Lan Qingqing and Lan Xiaotian wandered around the black market. They had spent five thousand taels of silver to come in, and it would be a shame not to buy something.

After walking around for a while, Lan Qingqing felt that there was nothing that interested her. Then she saw a palm-sized, gray, semi-transparent raw stone on a stall.

Lan Qingqing excitedly stepped forward to confirm, to see if it was as she thought. She took it in her hand and examined it; indeed, it was exactly as she had imagined.

This is a rough diamond, such a big piece, this is going to be a windfall!

Lan Qingqing asked: How much does this cost?

The stall owner glanced at the rough stone Lan Qingqing was pointing to and said, "This one costs thirty taels. This stone is incredibly hard; even a hammer can't break it. It'd be quite nice to display at home."

Do you still have any of these stones? I'd like to buy a few more to decorate my home," Lan Qingqing said.

I only have two or so of these stones. You can take them all if you want! He said, taking out a smaller rough diamond from his basket.

Lan Qingqing took out sixty taels and handed it to the shopkeeper. Lan Xiaotian said from the side, "Sister, why are you buying two broken stones? They're neither edible nor drinkable, and most importantly, they're not pretty either!"

Fearing that Lan Qingqing might change her mind, the stall owner quickly took the money and put it inside his clothes. As if afraid that Lan Qingqing might change her mind, he stuffed two stones into Lan Qingqing's hand.

Watching this move, Lan Qingqing found it hilarious.

Lan Qingqing took the things and went back with Lan Xiaotian. On the way, Lan Qingqing whispered to Lan Xiaotian: Xiaotian, we've found a treasure!

Ah! The young man, confused, thought his sister had really found something good.

A moment later, Lan Qingqing said, "The two stones in my hand are actually rough diamonds. We've made a fortune, a huge fortune!"

Lan Xiaotian looked at the stone his sister was holding in her arms, but he couldn't see anything special about it. However, since his sister said it was a good thing, it must be a good thing.

The stall owner was secretly delighted. He hadn't expected that someone would actually buy that worthless stone. He had picked it up in a jade mine, thinking it was some kind of treasure, but it turned out to be just a useless stone.

It's been sitting on the stall for half a year now, and not a single person has asked about it. Luckily, I didn't throw it away, otherwise, where would I find such a sucker!

Lan Qingqing carefully placed the stone into her basket and then went out to find her mother.

Lan's mother was waiting anxiously outside. Seeing Lan Qingqing come out, Lan's mother's heart finally settled down.

"How is it?" Lan's mother asked the two of them.

Lan Xiaotian shook his head helplessly. Lan's mother immediately understood and comforted him, saying, "It's alright, we'll think of another way."

In the afternoon, Lan Qingqing rented a small courtyard, and now everyone in the city knows where she is staying.

Just to be on the safe side, she had to leave this place as soon as possible. Sure enough, when Lan Qingqing returned to the inn, it was bustling with people and all the rooms were booked.

Lan Qingqing sat down in the teahouse opposite the inn, while Lan Xiaotian went alone to pack his luggage and check out.

When the innkeeper saw Lan Xiaotian come to check out, he didn't dare to make a sound and quietly completed the check-out procedures for Lan Xiaotian.

The guests who came today all came because of Lan Qingqing. If they knew that Lan Qingqing was checking out, wouldn't they all come to check out as well? It's better to keep a low profile; keeping a low profile brings wealth.