Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Entering the Black Market (2/2)

As they approached, Lin Jing realized that this black market was actually a long street, with various stalls clustered on both sides, bustling with activity.

The trio arrived at the entrance of the black market, where several guards were stationed.

Seeing them approach, the leading guard stepped forward and said,

“Ten Lower Grade Spirit Stones per person.”

Without a word, Wei Zhengqing took out thirty Lower Grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and handed them over.

The leading guard took the Spirit Stones and signaled to the others behind him. The guards blocking the entrance immediately stepped aside to open the way.

After entering the Fang Market, Lin Jing noticed that there were indeed a lot of people around, many of whom, like them, concealed their appearances with wide-brimmed hats or masks.

There were also some who wore nothing at all, exposing their faces openly as if they had no fear of being exposed.

Of course, whether they used any disguise techniques, Lin Jing did not know.

Just then, Wei Zhengqing turned to Lin Jing and said,

“Brother Lin, you browse around the market for now; Elder Yan and I have some matters to attend to. We’ll meet back here at the beginning of the hour of yin. Then we can leave together.”

“All right,” Lin Jing responded.

“Fighting is not allowed in the black market, or you will be killed on the spot.

Make sure to remember that.”

After saying this, Wei Zhengqing walked away with Yan Xiong.

After Wei Zhengqing left, Lin Jing began to wander around the market on his own.

After a while, he realized that not just anyone could set up a stall here; they all needed to pay the black market to be eligible to set up shop.

The stalls offered all sorts of items, from various Spirit Grass and ores to Cultivation Techniques and Magic Artifacts, everything was available.

Lin Jing even saw someone actually selling the Qingyuan Dao Method at one of the stalls.

This shocked Lin Jing immensely…

This was the proprietary cultivation method of the Qingyuan Sword Sect, yet someone was selling it. It seemed that the seller must have some connections with the Qingyuan Sword Sect; otherwise, they couldn’t possibly have obtained this technique.

Indeed, this was the black market.

His interest piqued, since Lin Jing’s own practice was the Qingyuan Dao Method, and he only knew the first three levels. The highest he could cultivate with it was to the peak of the Qi Refinement stage. To continue cultivating, he would need to switch to a different technique.

“How many levels does this technique consist of? And what’s the price?” Lin Jing asked, pointing at the Qingyuan Dao Method on the stall.

The Qingyuan Dao Method had twelve levels in total, with every three levels corresponding to a realm, capable of cultivation up to the Nascent Soul Stage.

However, it was clear that the Qingyuan Dao Method on offer at this stall was not the complete version.

After all, access to levels beyond six was restricted to Elders of the Qingyuan Sword Sect or disciples who had made significant contributions to the Sect.

“The first six levels of the Qingyuan Dao Method, 3,000 Spirit Stones, non-negotiable,” said the stall owner, who wore a mask with a green face and fangs, making it impossible to see his face, but his voice suggested he was not young.

The first six levels allowed one to cultivate up to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

The price of 3,000 Spirit Stones wasn’t actually too expensive, but it wasn’t worth the risk of being discovered by the Qingyuan Sword Sect.

Lin Jing shook his head and then left.

The stall owner didn’t seem to care. After all, Cultivation Techniques, unlike other wares, were not so easy to sell.

After leaving the stall selling the Cultivation Technique, Lin Jing continued to browse for a while. During this time, he noticed that the black market was a diverse place, offering all sorts of items.

He even saw that some were openly selling female cultivators. It seemed that the people in the black market were accustomed to this and exhibited no reaction whatsoever.

Lin Jing was stunned by this; it seemed he had been too ignorant before.

As he walked on, a commotion suddenly arose up ahead.

Curious, Lin Jing followed the crowd forward, wanting to see what was happening.

Just then, he heard voices from ahead.

“Let’s go, someone ahead is selling Magical Treasures crafted by a Golden Core

Cultivator, let’s check it out..”