Chapter 519: The Black Market (2/2)
”Those guys standing there are mercs. They can be hired for dirty jobs. Zergs or humans, they don't care.” Duo Lun pointed to a group of big guys standing by the bar.
”A lot is going on here.”
”Boss, if you can take over the City of Maersa, you will see all sorts of people coming to join us. Especially if we can secure some victories against Zerg's sieges, more people will come than you can imagine.” Tan Bu put in.
”Let's move. The auction house is just right up ahead.” Duo Lun announced. Although it was supposed to be an underground auction house, its extravagant storefront had brushed off any promise of secrecy, and it even charged an entrance fee.
”One Blue per guest, please.” Two METAL warriors stopped the four at the gate.
Wang Tong reluctantly took out four coins and handed to the guard as he lamented on how expensive the city life was.
After paying up the entrance fee, Wang Tong doubled down on his determination to find a good deal here.
When they finally arrived at the hall where the auction was going to take place, they found that the room was already packed with thousands of spectators.
Wang Tong could not afford a better seat, so they sat down in a corner with a terrible view of the stage.
”Is it always so packed?” Wang Tong asked.
”This is not even the most crowded day yet. They have to accommodate merchants from all over the region after all.”
The auction started, and Wang Tong watched it carefully. Most of the items started at a price higher than what the city would offer. However, as the auction progressed, the items became weirder and weirder. Wang Tong channeled out his soul energy and listened to the conversations between onlookers. Before long, he learned that some of the items being put on auction stand were obtained illegally.
However, it got worse after the stolen and robbed goods. A half-naked man with a lewd smile walked on to the stage with a curvy female in tow. As soon as the pair reached the center of the stage, the man lifted the girl's skirt and exposed her private parts. The girl blushed and looked away, tears flickering in her eyes.
Ye Zi gritted her teeth, trying to control her anger. She had never thought that such vile act would be happening under the nose of the chief priest of the Sect.
Wang Tong sensed her agitation, so he squeezed her hands gently and said, ”You are right to be mad, but nothing will change if we don't act.”
Soon, the girl was sold to a greasy middle age man with the price of one hundred blues. Ye Zi was saddened to see the girl's indifferent look for her unjust treatment.
”It is illegal and immoral to sell another human. Sanders will have a lot to answer to.” Ye Zi spoke under her breath.
”What good will it be even if the young master knew about it? Will he punish Sanders and forsake the control of the territory?” Duo Lun remarked, his voice laced with anger and resignation.
The more Wang Tong learned about the current situation on Mars, the more he felt the need to change it. However, changes took time.
”You guys hang in here for a while. I need to figure out how to put our goods onto that stage.” Wang Tong said.