Chapter 1776: Chapter 1620: Ten Million
According to the information provided by the All-knowing, Lin Mo followed the crowd and soon arrived at the trading area mentioned by the All-knowing. It was a sprawling area with numerous individuals, some using secret techniques to negotiate, others looking for what they needed, or seeking suitable partners to venture into dangerous zones.
"Is this the trading area?" Lin Mo furrowed his sword-like eyebrows.
He found it strange because he didn’t see anyone trading any items.
Indeed, this area was beyond any jurisdiction. Anyone without sufficient skills who rashly displayed items for sale might not only fail to sell them but also invite deadly trouble.
"Sir, are you buying or selling something?" A middle-aged man with small eyes suddenly approached Lin Mo.
The middle-aged man was tall and thin, with a lean face and a faint smile. His complexion was somber, dressed in simple coarse clothing, nothing special at first glance. However, from his restrained aura, it was evident that this man was a formidable individual at the Intermediate Star System Level.
Lin Mo looked at him, furrowing his sword-like eyebrows, "I want to sell something and also buy something. Isn’t there supposed to be no management here?"
"Haha, this must be the gentleman’s first time here. This is indeed a free trade zone, with no oversight by anyone," the middle-aged man laughed, "I’m Fan Dong. I can assist you."
"Oh? Mr. Fan can assist me?" Lin Mo asked.
Fan Dong smiled slightly, "This is a free trade zone with no regulatory power or organization. But you should understand in your heart, if you recklessly display some treasures, not only might you not get a good price, you might also invite trouble for yourself."
Lin Mo nodded. Indeed, although the city prohibited killing and robbing, if a treasure caught the attention of someone with bad intentions, one could be targeted and robbed upon leaving the city.
The other party probably saw that he only had Star System Level Early Stage Cultivation and therefore approached him.
"What can Mr. Fan help me with?" Lin Mo asked.
Fan Dong looked around and said, "I can help Mr. Lin smoothly complete a transaction, but I need to charge a ten percent service fee. As you can see, everyone here wants to trade items, and they need intermediaries like me to guarantee a safe transaction."
Lin Mo nodded lightly. Indeed, most people here wouldn’t directly take out their treasures to trade. Of course, it’s not that no one does it; those who dare to take out their treasures directly are exceptionally powerful or have a strong background, making few people dare to target them.
"Thank you, Mr. Fan, but I think I don’t need it," Lin Mo smiled softly.
Hearing this, Fan Dong’s expression stiffened slightly, "Does the gentleman think I don’t have the power to ensure your safe transaction? I’m not alone here; I have backing that you can’t imagine!"
"Is your backing the City Lord?" Lin Mo asked with a smile.
Fan Dong just smiled and didn’t answer. Then he said, "If the gentleman needs, remember to find me. Don’t blame me for not warning you if misfortune follows a reckless display of treasures."
"Thank you for the warning, Mr. Fan!"
Lin Mo nodded and then strode into this area. He was in no hurry and wanted to observe more. Here, aside from Star Domain Level experts posing a slight threat, he was confident he could deter others.
Watching Lin Mo’s back, Fan Dong shook his head and smirked coldly, "Young man, you’ll realize that East City isn’t so easy to navigate only after you’ve suffered."
Fan Dong’s gaze suddenly shifted to the street, where he saw a woman in light green clothing and a young man carrying a long spear walking by. He immediately stepped forward to greet them.
"Young Lady." Fan Dong greeted the woman in light green clothes with great respect.
"Hmm, Uncle Fan, have you found a suitable person?" the woman in light green clothes asked quietly, her crescent-shaped eyebrows slightly knitting.
Fan Dong shook his head, "Not yet. The people coming to East City have complicated backgrounds and hidden motives, making it challenging to find the right person."
"I see, thank you for your hard work, Uncle Fan." The woman in light green appeared slightly disappointed but still showed a faint smile on her face.
"It’s my honor to serve adults," Fan Dong replied.
The woman in light green was tall and graceful, with a stunningly beautiful appearance, an oval face, and delicate features. Her eyes were particularly striking, with one black and one blue eye that exuded an enchanting charm that could captivate one’s soul, her skin as white as snow and as icy as frost, exuding brilliance just by standing there.
Due to her presence, many young men were already casting admiring glances at her.
"Lady Yun, with the help of a few of us this time, I think it’s enough. We don’t need to look for other assistance," said the young man standing next to the woman.
The young man wasn’t robust, but he was very tall and had an exceptionally handsome appearance, with a few long strands of hair in front of his forehead, giving him an air of elegance.
Yun Xi glanced at him and nodded gently, but her crescent-shaped eyebrows remained furrowed. She said softly, "Mr. Zhong, with your help, I’m sure we can obtain the treasure, but if we can find a few more people, it would increase our chances. What do you think, Mr. Zhong?"
Zhong Shiming looked at the lovely woman in front of him, a trace of admiration flickering in his eyes, and said with a smile, "Lady Yun is naturally right, an additional person is additional strength."
Yun Xi nodded, "Yes, Uncle Fan, let’s stroll around; maybe we’ll find something."
"Alright, Lady Yun." Fan Dong immediately followed.
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After taking a stroll, Lin Mo found a spot with a dense crowd and stood still. As Fan Dong had mentioned, most transactions required a powerful third party as a guarantor. Only a few who had both confidence and capability dared to take out treasures directly for sale.
"I have a Middle-level Netherworld Technique secret manual, the Dark Phoenix Seal. Is anyone interested?" Lin Mo announced aloud.
His words immediately drew all eyes to him in the once quiet area.
The Netherworld Techniques, originating from the Netherworld Era, were exceptionally rare and valuable. Generally, those who obtained them wouldn’t easily sell them.
Like the Netherworld Sect, which only possessed a few decent Netherworld Techniques, they were only passed down within the sect and required certain qualifications to cultivate because a single Netherworld Technique could potentially create a strong sect.
"Dark Phoenix Seal? Isn’t this a Netherworld Technique mastered by the Netherworld Sect?"
"Are you really going to sell the Netherworld Technique?"
"How many Netherworld Stones will it cost?"
In an instant, the crowd surged forward, surrounding Lin Mo.
"Ten million Netherworld Stones." Lin Mo held up one finger, and the sound of gasping spread through the crowd, as such a price deterred many.
The wonderful continuation will be tomorrow.
