Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Very well.”
Actually, Shi Wuchen had swallowed the rest of his words just as he spoke.
The path that one discovered and carved on their own, and the path that others told one and pointed to, contained polar emotions. They were opposites, like heaven and earth!
As they spoke, the busiest streets of the black market were already appearing in front of them. Many martial artists could be seen bustling about, entering and exiting the shops.
“Supreme Cloud, what do you want to do? I think it’s better that you tell me your plan so that I’ll worry less and know how to cooperate,” Shi Wuchen asked, “Too many people are waiting for us to show ourselves here. I’m certain that every shop here has an eye kept out for this purpose. Once we expose ourselves, even in the slightest, things will be too far gone to be salvaged. We mustn’t be careless, thinking that the majority of the manpower is not here.”
Shi Wuchen was confused. The goods both of them held now possessed considerable value and were worth a shocking amount. How could Yun Yang sell them without leaving any hint? It was almost an impossible mission.
“Don’t worry, I have my way. You just have to follow me. If I let you know in advance, you’ll be in great danger. I already have something figured out,” Yun Yang said, as his gaze fell on a shop in front of them.
“Precious Treasure of the World.”
“This is the franchise of the Bound of Universe’s top trading association, the General Commerce League. It has a high reputation, but it poses an equally high risk as well,” reminded Shi Wuchen.
“I know. They’re the one I’m looking for.”
Yun Yang stepped inside, leaving behind a flabbergasted Shi Wuchen. To the latter, this was the one shop across the entire black market that they must not provoke because it was the riskiest to be found out here. Therefore, he did not hold back, explicitly expressing his reluctance for Yun Yang to sell his loot here, barely suspecting that Yun Yang had actually decided on this shop.
It was straightforward suicide.
However, Yun Yang had already entered the store. Shi Wuchen could only stomp his foot and sigh as he followed the former’s steps.
‘Never mind, your older brother will die with you.’
“Come this way. Do let me know what you need so I can direct you according to your wishes.”
“Hmm, is your keeper here? I have a very large deal and I wish to speak to him face to face.”
Yun Yang did not keep his volume down, so many customers in the shop heard him. Once he spoke, at least seven or eight pairs of eyes around him glanced over; some of the gazes were doubtful while some others were skeptical.
Many of them had even connected the dots on their own, wondering if these two men were the Raiders of All But God. Or perhaps they were the Black and White Ruthless Duo? The Feathers-Off-A-Swallow?
They explicitly spoke of a significant deal in the shop of the General Commerce League. It must have meant more. What was more, they said ‘very large deal’!
How large was it? If it did not turn out as mentioned, they would be digging their own graves, would they not?
The worker was taken aback as well, but he was incredibly professional. Without missing a beat, he answered respectfully, “Please wait. I shall go to inform the keeper.”
Yun Yang nodded and sat down, easily finding a chair. Scanning his surroundings, he looked at everyone around him like an extremely wealthy and arrogant man.
The annoying ostentatious air immediately made each suspecting person think, ‘Most probably not! The Raiders of All But God are ruthless and brazen, but it can’t be to this overt extent! Bored of living? I don’t think so.’
Sometime later, the worker came down.
“Dear guests, the shop’s manager is waiting upstairs. Please make your way up.”
Yun Yang stood up and replied, “That’s the way. The negotiation of a big deal should, of course, be in an appropriate place.”
When he ascended the staircase, it came as no surprise to Yun Yang that there were seven to eight divine senses swimming around him. Each sense was exceptionally piercing as if wanting to penetrate his body and scrutinize his internal organs.
In spite of this, no one spoke, silently watching as both men made their way up. They were like a muted pack of wolves, coldly staring at their prey entering their territories and waiting for any change in the situation.
…
The keeper of the Precious Treasure of the World was an elderly man with a sculpted face. His hair was lined with silver while a pair of deep, piercing eyes sat below his long brows. He was lean, unlike the usually plump businessmen. Seeing that Yun Yang entered the room, he was already standing up with a faint smile.
“The arrival of honorable guests. I wonder what significant deal you intend to present to this humble shop. I’m Feng Guohai. May I know your names?”
“I’m Yun Yang,” Yun Yang informed the other of his name without disguise.
“Keeper Feng, a pleasure to meet you.”
“A pleasure to meet you as well. Do provide your aid, Young Master Yun.”
Feng Guohai took a glance at Yun Yang but there was no odd emotion in his gaze. There was no curiosity, dubiety, or suspicion. His gaze was only calm, like a pool of quiet water.
A man from the General Commerce League indeed. The ability to not bat an eye was extraordinary, Yun Yang exclaimed inwardly.
“To be honest to Keeper Feng, I’ve come here because I’ve unexpectedly hit a jackpot. I want to sell it in exchange for some upper-class spiritual jade pieces. Perhaps some higher quality resources of heaven and earth too,” Yun Yang went straight to his point.
“Oh? What do you have then? We rarely have goods that we aren’t able to take and our reputation fares favorably, as well.”
Feng Guohai’s eyebrows twitched a little, looking rather serious.
“I have a few pieces of Ethereal Amethysts…” Yun Yang sighed, “To be honest, I am an Ascended. Having recently made it to the Bound of Universe, I’m not yet familiar with this realm’s culture and practices. I was careless enough to expose myself, thus I must get rid of these gems, even if I’m reluctant to. Forcefully keeping them with me will only bring me more trouble. I must be embarrassing to you, Keeper Feng.”
Feng Guohai understood the reasoning at once, replying with a smile, “This old man did hear rumors of a fatty showing off an Ethereal Amethyst on the street, and was stunned for a moment… I see…”
“That’s my brother. Sigh, it’s all misery to speak of,” Yun Yang heaved a sigh and said, “My initial intention was but to provide him with some resources so that he could cultivate on his own, but he didn’t know better, assuming that I was only giving him some common items. There he went, opening the spatial ring in front of everyone and retrieved the item into his hand…”
Yun Yang looked exasperated and at a loss for words.
Feng Guohai chuckled and said, “I see. To me, everything happens for a reason. If it weren’t for this, I may not have been able to meet you.”
As the conversation went on, much of the elder’s underlying doubts began to dissipate.
