Chapter 532 Black Market (1/2)
”What material do you need? Maybe I have it,” Goliath asked immediately out of kindness.
Without hesitation, Zachary told him the name of the material he needed.
”That is a scarce material. Unfortunately, I don't have it, and it is quite difficult to collect this kind of material,” Goliath answered. ”But if you trust me, you can come with me to a place. I promise you, you can get anything you want from there.”
”Where?” Zachary asked with narrowed eyes. Goliath seemed honest, but it wouldn't be wise just to go with him.
”I once stayed in Alexander City for a period of time, so I am familiar with the city. I know a place that is not known by ordinary people, where a lot of rare materials are available,” Goliath explained. His tone was quiet and a bit secretive, as he looked around in case anyone was eavesdropping.
”Are you talking about the black market?” Zachary guessed.
”You are really smart, Harley. Yes, there is an underground black market in Alexander City, where all kinds of treasures with unknown sources are sold and bought.” Zachary's eyes sparkled with interest at Goliath's words.
”I can't believe that there is an underground black market in the territory of the Xiao Clan,” Zachary murmured with great interest.
”Alexander City is the largest site in the entire Devil Kingdom for the wholesale selling of weapons. With such a big market, there must be under-the-table deals here. You should know that the business shops in Alexander City are all extremely greedy and profit-driven,” Goliath continued to explain.
”Yes, indeed,” Zachary said in agreement. When he was a newcomer to Alexander City, he had tried to get an understanding of the market in the city. At that time, he encountered a greedy businessman who wanted to take his weapons without paying.
”They can't be blamed for their greed. After all, the properties are extremely expensive in Alexander City, and they also have to pay the Xiao Clan every year for protection fees. You can say that the business shops would not gain profit unless they try to earn as much money as possible from the customers,” said Goliath.
”You know Alexander City very well. Doesn't the Xiao Clan care about the existence of such an underground dark market?” Zachary asked curiously, his head tilted in confusion.
”It's not that they don't care about it. It's more that they can't do anything about it, because the person who established the underground black market is an important member of the Xiao Clan,” Goliath answered.
”Really? Who is it?” Zachary asked immediately in utter curiosity, as his eyebrows raised in surprise. He couldn't imagine that the Xiao Clan had such an important member, one who valued profit more than honor, and they hadn't thrown him out yet.