Chapter 358: Chapter 214: Little Evil Spirit Bell, Dragon’s Greenness_1
Lin Xun surveyed the remaining stalls in the marketplace, just as the special fishmonger had described.
Although the fish and shrimp sold at the remaining stalls had the same names as the rare species, the product descriptions were vague and equivocal, they did not explicitly describe that they could enhance attributes after use.
If one hadn’t seen the real rare species, they might be deceived by these inferior counterfeit goods due to carelessness.
What’s even worse, the marked price of these counterfeit goods was much higher than the original rare species, it was downright outrageous.
[You, following the location given by the ’special fishmonger’, delve deeper into the ’fish market’...]
[After bypassing several dilapidated stalls, you step into a dark, secluded alley.]
[At the end of the alley is a rundown shop with an old sign reading ’Dark Market Warehouse’.]
[Under the sign hangs a smaller one: ’Civilians and Ninja Dogs are not allowed!’]
[The words ’Ninja Dogs’ appear to be freshly carved and considerably smaller, suggesting they were added not long ago.]
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"Does ’Ninja Dogs’ refer to ninjas, or is it just a literal interpretation?"
[You push open the small wooden door of the shop, squeaks as it opens, revealing the interior.]
[The store, contrary to your expectations, isn’t shabby but rather antique.]
[The most eye-catching thing is the wooden counter in the shop, protected by iron fences in front. Through the arched windows, you can see an old man in kimono lying in a rocking chair behind the counter.]
[He wears fancy foreign glasses, playing with a shiny orb in one hand and enjoying an ancient book in the other.]
[You encounter the ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’!]
[Items like paper, ink, and abacus are placed on the counter, behind which stand tall wooden cabinets, each containing hundreds of small drawers marked with notes.]
[As you try to step in, you are stopped by an invisible barrier.]
[This tiny shop is also protected by a barrier.]
[A hoarse, aged voice comes from behind the counter, "Can’t you read or are you blind? The sign on the door says no ninja dogs allowed, didn’t you see it?"]
[It must be that bastard fishmonger who sent you, this ninja dog, here...]
[The ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’ finishes speaking and continues to lie on his rocking chair, motioning you to get out.]
"Well, well, so a ninja is a ninja dog, huh?"
Even though a Medium Ninja’s status isn’t as high as that of a samurai class, it is still much higher than that of the common people.
But here, they’re just ninja dogs.
[You possess the ’Fire Worshiping Foot Soldier’s’ Shell!]
[You attempt to step into the shop again, only feeling as if passing through a layer of water curtain, you manage to cross the barrier without hindrance.]
[The ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’ hurriedly rises from his rocking chair, claiming that his vision had been blurred and he mistakenly took you, noble samurai, for a ninja dog, offering profound apologies.]
[You snort coldly, staring at him intently.]
[The ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’ gives a sheepish smile and asks, cautiously through the metal bars, what you need.]
[He hands out a list of goods through a small window, you take it and begin to review it meticulously...]
[’Peony Thousand Cranes Tachi’ (Rare+ Level Weapon): An extremely sharp, simple Tachi with a peony pattern carved on the handle. A fierce weapon that has taken countless lives. Soul value: 45000]
[’Dove Tail Round Armor’ (Rare+ Level Armor): Lightweight armor made from iron bamboo and whale skin. Since it provides a decent defense, it’s well worth its weight. Soul value: 25000]
[’Nasu’s Longbow’ (Rare Level Weapon): A sophisticated bamboo longbow. The bow body is made of sumac wood and covered with a layer of bamboo sheet, imparting formidable shooting power. Soul value: 10000]
[’Spear of Unohana’ (Rare Level Weapon): ... ]
The long list was full of weapons and equipment, making Lin Xun feel as though he had entered an armory.
But the quality of these weapons and equipment was not high, at most they were of the Rare+ level, leaving him somewhat disappointed.
[Seeing the dissatisfaction on your face, the ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’ asks if you weren’t happy because the quality of weapons and equipment did not meet your standards.]
[You nod in agreement and toss the item list back through the small window.]
[The ’Fire Worshiping Warehouse Merchant’ adjusts his glasses and tells you that, in fact, his shop is equivalent to a pawnshop. The weapons and equipment listed are items left here by other customers.]
[These items, however, are irredeemable because they have exceeded the pawn period.]
[There are high-quality weapons, but they haven’t yet exceeded the designated period, so he cannot show them to you now.]
[In addition to weapons and equipment, there are also a variety of novelty items in the warehouse that you might be interested in.]
[With that, he hands over another item list...]
[’Replica Eight Foot String Magatama’ (Prop): A small magatama with a small hole for stringing and wearing. This is a replica of the famous ’Eight Foot String Magatama’, and though it’s a replica, it has quite special effects.]
[Listed as a prop, it has the effect of amplifying your damage to ghost-type monsters. Soul value: 50000]
