Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 1142: Chapter 401: Entering the Black Market, Strange and Unusual Items

But they also knew that, with Cao Xing’s strength, there wouldn’t be any issues.

So, they nodded together.

Jes, seeing this, took a blood-red envelope from his pocket and raised it high above his head.

The crow named Niao Er on the right flapped its wings and flew over, grabbing the envelope and then said.

"Invitation approved, permission to enter..."

"Creak—"

Accompanied by the iron gates opening.

Jes chuckled softly, "Brother Cao Xing, let’s go inside."

Cao Xing nodded, then followed Jes inside.

Once inside the castle.

It was still pitch-dark.

As if deliberately creating a certain ambiance.

Additionally, the sub-zero temperature surrounding them added an eerie, frightening feeling.

Seemingly knowing his confusion, Jes explained, "There’s a rule here, no light allowed."

"Including us guests, we can’t bring anything that emits light."

"It’s a long-standing rule of the black market, everyone must follow it."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, not overly concerned.

Soon, they crossed the courtyard and arrived at a large building inside the castle.

Jes said, "Brother Cao Xing, this is the black market area."

"Inside this building, you might encounter some peculiar items, be mentally prepared."

"But rest assured, fighting or attacking someone is prohibited here in the black market."

"Should anyone violate the rules, a mysterious force will appear and punish them."

Cao Xing replied, "Understood, Lord Jes, thank you for the explanation."

The merchant smiled, then turned and pushed open the door.

As the door slowly opened, a dark hall appeared inside.

Just like outside, it was still an impenetrable darkness.

But with Cao Xing’s vision, he could vaguely see people milling around inside.

Those shadows roamed in the middle or edges of the hall, occasionally entering and exiting small rooms.

They seemed to be individuals, like Cao Xing, come to the black market to hunt for treasures.

However, among them, some shadows possessed unusual auras.

It seemed, they were not human.

Cao Xing squinted slightly.

It appeared this was what Jes had mentioned: the strange things within the black market.

Jes continued to explain, "Brother Cao Xing, the black market is divided into three levels."

"You see those entering and exiting the small rooms, each room is a store."

"The higher the level, the more precious the items inside."

"What you get depends entirely on luck."

"Each level gives everyone only five entry opportunities."

"And those who exit cannot tell anyone what is being sold inside."

Cao Xing frowned, "There’s such peculiar rules?"

Jes chuckled, "Yes, but these rules only apply to Merlin City."

"The black markets in other regions, due to local policies, have different rules."

Cao Xing nodded.

Jes said, "However, this is just a small black market in Merlin City, not very large, seldom has any good stuff."

"If you get the chance, check out Eternal Frost Main City; now that’s a real black market."

"It’s much bigger than here."

"But if you want the largest and most treasure-filled black market, it’s in the Main City of Youlan Kingdom, Moon God City!"

"Youlan Kingdom?" Cao Xing’s eyes showed confusion once again.

Jes nodded.

Seemingly hitting on an interesting topic, he became very chatty.

"The Youlan Kingdom is near a relic, and occasionally precious treasures appear in that relic."

"Nearby kingdoms and a large number of gold diggers and treasure hunters gather at the relics of Youlan Kingdom."

"Naturally, they need channels to sell the things they mine."

"So, the underground black market in Moon God City became the gathering place for these entities."

Cao Xing understood and nodded, remembering the place.

After explaining a few precautions, Jes said, "Brother Cao Xing, you explore on your own."

"I’m also going to try my luck, see if I can find any good stuff today."

"Alright."

Cao Xing replied casually, then parted ways with Jes.

He continued to stroll leisurely around the castle, observing the surroundings.

The castle is divided into upper, middle, and lower levels, each with many small rooms.

Some people emerged from the rooms, still looking excited, seemingly acquiring good items.

Others appeared extremely disappointed after coming out.

As Jes mentioned, what is sold inside the rooms remains unknown.

This uncertainty adds the fun of opening blind boxes.

Cao Xing idly pushed open a door and stepped in.

The next moment, a dark, blood-scented room filled his vision.

Cao Xing noticed wood cabinets on both sides of the room,

and on the cabinets, were various bottles and jars.

Jars filled with liquids, appearing to be blood...

At the same time, Cao Xing noticed a figure in the center of the room.

A young man, with skin an unsettling pale white.

Sitting on a wooden chair, dressed in a black cloak.

However, this man’s aura felt uncomfortable to Cao Xing.

A glance revealed:

[Low Level Vampire: Edwin Miller]

[Race: Vampire]

[Rank: Level 37 (Fourth-stage Boss Level Creature)]