Chapter 2864 - 2865: Lively to the Extreme
Chapter 2864: Chapter 2865: Lively to the Extreme
Even though Xue An was somewhat prepared, he was still stunned by the scene in front of him when he entered through the grand gate.
In front of him was a market city built against the mountain, and Xue An was currently at the foot of the mountain.
Looking up, rows upon rows of shop lights spread upwards, eventually blending with the twinkling stars in the night sky.
The sound of haggling and bartering arose continuously by his ears.
"Freshly bloomed Evil Cause Flowers, three hundred silver spirits each, discounts for bulk!"
"Cheap Sea Spirit Stones for sale, the stall owner’s investment failed, they’re being sold at a loss!"
"Swapping Broken Morning Mist for Xuanwu Sand, includes a complimentary Storm Essence, private chat for exchanges, scammers stay away!"
"Any takers for the legacy of the Ancient Immortals? The main force is set, need a powerful backup, interested parties +++! Spoils will be split evenly, agreements can be signed in advance!"
"Young woman aged 28, in the prime of youth, studied under a famous master, but the master died after three years, now seeking a considerate and wealthy ideal partner, interested please + me for a private chat!"
"..."
The bustling atmosphere and the rural fair-like cries made Xue An feel inexplicably comforted.
Long, long ago, before he started training and even before he met An Yan, he used to set up a stall at the market to help support his family.
The items he sold were nothing more than herbs and rare mountain treasures dug up from Qingmang. These things were considered rare in the city, but were not conspicuous at the rural fairs near the mountains.
But this meager income was exactly what helped Xue An get through the toughest times.
So much so that even after Xue An left the small Qingmang Town, he often thought of the bustling fairs.
Of course, this market city is far more mysterious.
This can be seen from the people walking the streets.
Almost everyone’s faces are shrouded in an unclear mist.
This is a market without any real identities.
No one knows who the other person is.
The one selling daily necessities on the street might be the Sect Leader of a major sect.
And the well-dressed, arrogant person might just be a novice in cultivation.
All in all, here you can abandon the shackle of identity and pursue what you desire without restraint.
Suddenly, Xue An somewhat understood why the Netherworld Ghost Market was so bustling.
Human nature is inherently selfish.
Especially when they reach a certain height, they are more unwilling to have their inner secrets peered into.
Thus, the identity-less nature of this Netherworld Ghost Market perfectly caters to the needs of these people.
The creator of this is certainly no ordinary person! thought Xue An silently.
And just as Xue An was secretly marveling, someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder from behind.
Xue An trembled slightly and almost instinctively wanted to fight back.
But when he exerted himself, he found he was empty-handed.
It turned out that after putting on glasses and entering this Netherworld Ghost Market, not only was his identity stripped away, but so was his strength.
In short, this Netherworld Ghost Market is built on some sort of mystical connection; nothing from reality can be brought into it.
"Don’t worry, no one here will launch a sneak attack, and no one will pay attention to you. You’ll get used to it slowly!"
The voice came into Xue An’s ears, and he started slightly.
Because the speaker was Shu Jingchu.
He turned to look.
He saw a stout figure standing behind him.
The reason for describing the figure as stout was entirely because she was wearing a thick mascot costume, dressed up as Kumamon.
When Xue An looked over, the Kumamon playfully stuck out its tongue.
Xue An chuckled in surprise, "You can disguise like this?"
"Of course, and this is a limited edition advanced skin! I spent a lot of money to acquire it, unlike your regular concealing mist!" Shu Jingchu said proudly.
Indeed.
After seeing this Kumamon, passersby not only didn’t laugh but stopped and whispered to each other.
"Did you see it? That black bear has appeared again!"
"This is a fierce character, last time intending to sell the core secrets of the Palace of Light, someone said he’s definitely a high-level person from the Palace of Light, perhaps even a Red-clothed Archbishop!"
"Tsk tsk, I heard she spent a lot of money on that skin, is it really worth it?"
These whispers naturally reached the ears of both Xue An and Shu Jingchu.
Shu Jingchu felt a bit embarrassed and quietly explained, "Last time I liked a newly released cloak but couldn’t gather enough money, so I planned to sell some useless things, and... became famous!"
To this, Xue An just chuckled and didn’t dwell on it but instead directly asked, "So if I want to find the remaining fragments, where should I go?"
"Naturally to the Treasure Pavilion! Follow me!"
Shu Jingchu led the way in front, guiding Xue An through the street in front, then ascending the steps, heading towards the upper level of the market city.
The higher they went, the more upscale and larger the roadside shops became, and the more tranquil the surroundings turned.
Soon, they reached the halfway point of the mountain.
Here, the shouts and clamor from the foot of the mountain were already inaudible.
And the surrounding environment grew increasingly splendid.
Every shop front was adorned with tall colorful lanterns, decorated with spirit patterns at the top, and under the light, these lanterns shimmered with countless changes, truly presenting a spectacle of dazzling colors.
"Did you see it? These shops sell high-end items, as long as you can afford the price, they have everything you could want inside, even...."
"Even what?"
Shu Jingchu didn’t speak, she just raised her hand and pointed forward.
Xue An followed the direction she pointed and saw two large iron cages placed in front of a shop.
But the cages didn’t hold any monsters; instead, they contained two pitiful women.
Their clothes were ragged, but revealing just right, as if the person with the whip was well-versed in this craft. What needed to be exposed was exposed, and what shouldn’t be was faintly discernible, making just one glance irresistible to fantastic thoughts.
Looking further upon their faces, these two women were plainly beautiful, but what was crucial was their pitiful looks that could stir up the possession desires of any male.
Yet, what caught Xue An’s attention was not this; his gaze first lingered on the collars around their necks and then moved to their ears.
Because these were ears that differed from the Human Clan—pointed at the tips.
Elves!
Xue An’s pupils slightly constricted.
A soft sigh came from behind him by Shu Jingchu.
"This shop specializes in various female slaves, and they’re all rare races sold from the Myriad Realms. The shop’s owner must have some powerful background to wield such influence!"
Xue An didn’t say anything, just looked coldly at the two pitiful elves.
"What? Are you tempted? Indeed, few men can resist this kind of temptation!" Shu Jingchu said coolly, but her indifferent tone carried a hint of derision.
Xue An paid no heed and directly stepped forward toward the two elf women.
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