Thunderfang Furybeast (Strategic Item) (Black): Forged from Sky Thunder Stone, the blade seals the soul of a thunderbeast, tempered with its blood.
Effects: Thunderfang (Releases electrical current from the blade, capable of aerial slashes or strengthening the blade itself, and can be combined with all lightning effects). Furybeast (Transforms into a beast of thunder for charge attacks). Paralysis (Has a chance to paralyze the target, reducing attack and movement speed). Swift Thunder (While wielding Thunderfang Furybeast, movement speed increases by 10%, and attack speed increases by 15%). Exorcism (Effective against evil entities). Divine Right (Effective against holy entities). Annihilation (Weapons below black quality have a minuscule chance of being destroyed upon collision with Thunderfang Furybeast).
Bai Ye gazed at the information displayed on the screen; it was exactly as he remembered the Thunderfang Furybeast.
Meanwhile, the stall owner was equally pleased with Bai Ye's items. He had examined Ning Shuang and the Bloodthirsty Famous Blade with a calm expression, but his eyes lit up when he saw the Insect Breathing technique. It was clear that while all three were blue quality, Ning Shuang and the Bloodthirsty Famous Blade were merely bonuses to him; he truly desired the Insect Breathing technique. For Chosen Ones who frequented this area, breathing techniques, especially rare ones, were coveted treasures.
"The items are satisfactory," the stall owner said. "Shall we make a contract and exchange?"
Bai Ye nodded. "Certainly."
Once both parties had established a trade contract and exchanged their goods, the transaction was complete.
The stall owner politely added, "I hope we have opportunities for further collaboration."
Bai Ye smiled. "Likewise."
It was a mutually beneficial trade; both had acquired what they desired. In terms of value, Bai Ye had slightly lost out, but considering the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, he felt he had gained immensely.
After exchanging pleasantries, they parted ways, and Bai Ye continued his stroll through the market. After all, he still had Demon Blood and Blood Demon Arts to sell. While he wanted to offload these items, and they weren't as difficult to sell as he might have imagined, Bai Ye had encountered numerous demons in the market. Of course, these demons were Chosen Ones; otherwise, the Demon Slayer Corps would have already eliminated them. Some Chosen Ones were willing to become demons, or, like Karasumaru, were already demons before becoming Chosen Ones. Therefore, they would undoubtedly be very interested in Demon Blood and Blood Demon Arts. However, Bai Ye had yet to find a suitable trading partner. The issue wasn't with the potential buyers, but with Bai Ye himself. Ordinary items simply didn't catch his eye.
Just then...
The paper crane that Gao Ming had given Bai Ye suddenly fluttered its wings and took flight. Bai Ye blinked in surprise, then followed the crane back to the spot where the Evil Spirit Gang had initially set up their stall.
Gao Ming, seeing Bai Ye return, wore an apologetic expression. "Apologies, but it seems we won't be able to make a trade."
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow. "Oh?" This was rather unexpected. In Bai Ye's estimation, the Evil Spirit Gang should have been very interested in this trade. They used the Hidden Dragon Society to lure Chosen Ones into joining them. Thus, whether it was to counter the Hidden Dragon Society or emulate them, controlling a restricted area would be a significant enticement. In fact, once a faction was established with a large number of personnel, attempts to control restricted areas would be almost inevitable.
Gao Ming continued, "I personally lean towards the trade, but our discussion concluded that no one knows the situation within the Primordial Domain, nor what can be obtained from it, nor even when it will open. Even if we were to trade, this matter would have to be put on hold for a long time." Gao Ming reached out as he spoke. "Therefore, the result is this."
Bai Ye smiled. "Then, if you knew what was inside, and could enter the restricted area now, would you be interested?"
Gao Ming was taken aback. "I suppose so."
Bai Ye asked, "Do you know of Mount Tianzumo?"
Gao Ming chuckled. "That restricted area has already opened."
Bai Ye casually pulled out a cigarette pack, popped one into his mouth, and continued, "To the southeast of Mount Tianzumo, beyond the spiritual anomaly zone, lies a martial arts region. It's a restricted area that can be entered currently. The rewards obtainable from the restricted area mission are a fragment of a supreme-grade martial art of super quality, a black-quality martial art, a blue-quality sword, and twenty fragments of God Stones. Interested?"
Gao Ming frowned. "The restricted area has opened?"
Bai Ye retorted, "If it's open, why would I be trading with you?"
Gao Ming questioned, "If you haven't entered the restricted area, how can you know the rewards so clearly?"
"That's my capability," Bai Ye stated. "Interested?"
Gao Ming replied, "Since you know the rewards so precisely, of course, we're interested. What do you want in return?"
Bai Ye said, "A black-quality item. The specific item doesn't matter."
Gao Ming laughed. "Friend, that restricted area only yields one black-quality martial art, and as for the so-called supreme martial art, if it's a fragment, its quality is uncertain."
Bai Ye countered with a smile, "Firstly, martial arts are personal abilities. Secondly, there's nothing more valuable than God Stone fragments. Thirdly, if you gather your people in advance and enter the restricted area, will you truly do so solely for the mission rewards? Some things don't need to be said too clearly; everyone understands." After all, if they controlled a restricted area, they would certainly hunt other Chosen Ones.
Gao Ming pondered for a moment. "Transaction method? Selling a restricted area, I've truly never heard of such a thing before. I have no experience."
Bai Ye proposed, "You gather your people first, then give me the item. I'll be right here. Then you can let your people enter the restricted area and see if the mission reward description matches what I've told you."
Gao Ming thought for a moment. "Deal."
Bai Ye asked, "No discussion this time?"
Gao Ming replied, "You've laid all your cards on the table, and I'm very interested. At most, the item will be from my personal collection. Any black-quality item will suffice, correct?"
Bai Ye nodded. "Correct."
Gao Ming then offered, "A black card, 'Wrathful Demon God.' Take a look."
Wrathful Demon God (Item) (Black): Utilizes curses to etch the power of a demon god into a unique card, allowing its liberation for personal use at any time.
Effect: Wrath (For 15 minutes, all stats except Intelligence increase by 50 points plus an additional 10% bonus. All your ability effects are enhanced by 10%. Your weapons or armor effects are increased by 15%. You temporarily gain Super Regeneration and the demon god's ability - Dark Devour).
Just looking at the effects, Bai Ye was instantly awestruck, and then upon closer inspection... it was a 15-minute trial.