Chapter 322: 320. There are villains in the deep alley (1/4)
Lin Kewu and his companion couldn’t stop laughing as they listened to the discussions.
Zhantian Qingxuan, a seasoned veteran, was unfazed by the ups and downs, but couldn’t help but chuckle, "Sect Leader, his move is truly impressive. It’s just one night, and so many people already know."
"Quite an imaginative thought." Indeed, people can’t stay away from spicy stories.
It’s like someone telling you, "Tonight I ate two bowls of rice..." You have no idea what he wants to say, you might even think, has he not eaten for a long time? That’s plain, lacking any resonance, you don’t want to know.
But if someone says, "Today I ventured into the mountains, encountered a cave abode, and outside the abode is a stone tablet left by someone from the Divine Profound Realm, and the text on the stone indicates a path to the treasure burial ground"—this story instantly captures your attention, sparking your curiosity.
He doesn’t say anything, yet you would still inquire.
Mu Tian, seeing this, happened to comprehend this point.
"System, I want to see the task progress!"
He silently asked in his heart, and the next moment a pop-up appeared.
[Exploration Task—Fame Outside]
[3560/100000]
"Over three thousand overnight, not bad." An afternoon plus a night, being able to make so many people in Cloud Sea City aware of the Immortal Sect’s existence, it’s quite challenging.
Zhantian Qingxuan asked again, "Sect Leader, where are we going today?"
"Today we’re going to explore the market and buy some things. By the way, Qingxuan Elder, do you have any White Crystal?"
"Yes."
"Then lend me some, I’ll return them once the Vortex Map is sold."
"How much does the Sect Leader need?"
"We’ll talk about it then; for now, buy a set according to the materials listed in your book."
"That much... might cost 500 White Crystals."
"You don’t have that much?"
"I do... but why does the Sect Leader plan to buy this now? Don’t you already have it?" In such a public setting, he couldn’t speak too plainly, the conversation was half-said with mutual understanding.
"This item, isn’t more better?" Wen Ping smiled gently, then stepped forward.
Zhantian Qingxuan followed, pondering in her heart. She actually wanted to ask, how is the new Vortex Map made? The two that the Sect Leader brought out were clearly made by himself.
How did new abilities suddenly emerge?
She speculated that perhaps it was the expert behind the Sect Leader who taught him, otherwise Wen Ping wouldn’t understand the Dragon Wall Text.
Since it involved secrets, Zhantian Qingxuan had been holding back from asking.
Later, the four arrived at the bustling market, and looking inward from the entrance, it was quite grand. The road, nearly 50 meters wide, still seemed so crowded. It’s hard to imagine how many people are in Cloud Sea City.
Accompanied by the noise of vendors, Wen Ping and the others spent a morning visiting stalls and shops in the market. To their delight, most materials needed for the Two-Star Vortex Map were available. Seven to eight items, although requiring nearly 200 White Crystals, gave Wen Ping hope for the Two-Star Vortex Map.
However, the most expensive items were Golden Mist Leaf and Wood Crystal, which were difficult to buy. The cost for these alone would equal the total of the previous materials, and after asking around, no shop had them.
After comparing a few shops, Wen Ping told the people beside him: "Lin Kewu, Miao Yin, you go buy... Qingxuan Elder, you go buy..." Wen Ping instructed them to split up and go to the shop with the best quality to buy other materials first.
"Sect Leader, where do we meet?" Lin Kewu asked.
"At the market entrance." Wen Ping thought for a moment and then silently said in his heart, "Haha, you follow Miao Yin. Evil Spirit Knight, you follow Lin Kewu. This place is mixed with good and bad, and they’re carrying so many White Crystals, ensure their safety."
Wen Ping was now unconcerned about whether anyone was protecting him; he could defend himself with his current power.
After the four split up, Wen Ping walked, and suddenly felt footsteps following him.
A feeling of being tracked arose spontaneously. Though not a constable, his perception was quite sensitive.
But as he turned around, nothing seemed unusual.
"Could it be an illusion?" No thief should target him, right? These days, things are kept in the Storage Ring; the ring worn on such sensitive places like the fingertip, a thief shouldn’t have the skills to slip rings or erase imprints, right?
But turning around, someone suddenly stood before him.
This was a young man with a clean appearance, actually roughly the same age as Wen Ping. But he lacked the aura of youth, seeming more like a middle-aged uncle, "Friend, are you buying Golden Mist Leaf?"
"How do you know?" Wen Ping looked at the person before him, his guard rising. Only several shop owners knew about his inquiry, yet this stranger knew he wanted Golden Mist Leaf, meaning he had likely been tracking him.
"Don’t misunderstand, I overheard your conversation while passing by a shop." The young man quickly explained, "I’m Ma Wu, a stall owner in this market. Friend, being honest, you won’t find Golden Mist Leaf in any market in Cloud Sea City. But I have some, though not obtained through proper means, unsure if you dare take them. If you do, I can offer a twenty percent discount to make friends."
"You have?" Honestly, Wen Ping didn’t believe a word he said.
"Come with me."
"Alright, I’ll follow you to see." Although skeptical, Wen Ping still stepped up with the young man, watching as he led him into a dark alley. Wen Ping asked why they came here, he kept dismissing it with the excuse that the items couldn’t see the light.
Had he had any enemies here in Cloud Sea City, he’d have turned back already, believing no one would easily harm him.
"Not there yet?"
"We’re here!"
The young man suddenly dodged to the side, Wen Ping was startled and hurried to catch him, but suddenly felt a gust of wind hit his ears!
Swish!
It was a hidden weapon!
Wen Ping immediately dodged sideways, retreating several steps, then heard a black light pierce into where he had just stood.
"Oh, you evaded?" Just as Wen Ping looked around, a surprised voice came.
Wen Ping steadied himself and coldly asked, "Who?"
In Cloud Sea City, why would someone want to kill him?
"Liu Family’s people?" He guessed casually, with only a slight grudge against the Liu Family.
Soon, someone descended from above in the alley, pinching several needles between his fingertips; evidently, those were the hidden weapons that attempted to ambush him. The newcomer sneered and said, "Thought you forgot!"
"However, didn’t expect a little brat like you to avoid my Shadow Needle, indeed underestimated you." The person raised his hand again, attempting to throw more hidden weapons, "But you’re too lacking in vigilance."
He initially thought Wen Ping couldn’t be deceived, yet succeeded unexpectedly.
Hearing the other’s words, Wen Ping remained unmoved, showing no fear, merely asking calmly, "The Liu Family just sent one from the Divine Profound Lower Realm?"
"Such arrogance." Just one from the Divine Profound Lower Realm? This brat thought that dog was by his side, "Remember, the person who kills you is Liu Zaitian!"