C45 (1/2)

”Underground market?”

On the streets, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian'er exchanged glances, their eyes lighting up. Evidently, the two of them were no strangers to this term.

Compared to this place, that place was much more secretive. Moreover, the ones that chose to sell in that kind of place were mostly things that could not be seen in public. However, it was also because of this reason that the quality was a little better than the ones outside.

In the next moment, seeing that even Zhou Xian'er had an expression of interest, Cang Yun made up his mind. He turned to the middle-aged man and asked: ”Do you know of such a place?”

”I know, I know.” The middle-aged man nodded, but then put on a worried face and stuttered, ”But that place can only be entered by someone you know, and I have to look at the stalls, so even if I tell you, you won't be able to enter.”

”Oh?” Cang Yun raised his eyebrows and immediately took out another hundred gold coins, throwing it over. He said with a smile, ”You don't need to look at this stall anymore. Lead the way.”

Firstly, he really did take the gold coins to heart, and secondly, he also knew that the middle-aged man was speaking the truth. The concealed underground city was usually a place where strangers were not allowed to enter, so paying for it would not be a loss.

”Hey, okay, let's go.” After the middle-aged man received the gold coins, his eyes were filled with surprise and joy. After he put away the items that he had sold, he began to eagerly lead the way.

Seeing this, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian'er also followed up quickly.

After passing through the busy district for an hour, the three of them stopped on a shabby street under the guidance of the middle-aged man.

”Then that's the underground market.” The middle-aged man pointed to a place not far away.

Upon hearing these words, Cang Yun and Zhou Xian'er also turned their gaze over. There was an abandoned stone house at that location. It was not considered large, but it was quite a secluded place within the underground market.

”Before you go in, you should wear this one. The dragons and snakes are mixed inside. It's best to not reveal your true appearance, lest others think too much of you.” As he spoke, the middle-aged man withdrew two masks and passed them over.

Cang Yun received the mask and nodded his head. Although this fellow had knocked them, it was still quite thoughtful of them to do so. After Zhou Xian'er and the rest put on the mask, the three of them walked towards the stone house.

”Halt, who is it?”

However, just as they arrived in front of the stone house, two burly figures suddenly appeared and blocked their way.

Cang Yun was slightly shocked when he saw this. He had observed them before but did not find any traces of someone hiding. This meant that the cultivation levels of the two muscular men in front of him were not low.

”Brothers, these two people are here to participate in the underground market. They are recommended by me and are in charge of accommodating the situation.” The middle-aged man smiled as he greeted them. As he spoke, he handed a few gold coins to the two guards.

The two guards took the gold coins and looked at Cang Yun and Xia Chen Xi again. Then, they nodded, ”Okay, go in then. But do not cause any trouble inside. Otherwise, you will have to bear the consequences!”

”Of course, of course.” The middle-aged man nodded and then looked towards Cang Yun, ”The two of you, I will not go in. I wish you good luck!”

”Alright, go ahead.” Cang Yun deliberately lowered his voice as he spoke in a somewhat hoarse voice.