Chapter 120: A Method to Enhance Spirit Energy
Chapter 120: A Method to Enhance Spirit Energy
"Little Cheng, you want to make a deal with me to learn the method of entering the Black Market?"
"Yes."
Jiang Cheng smiled slightly, "I wonder what price you have in mind, Brother Shi?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Cheng hesitated for a moment and said, "I can tell you how to enter the Black Market for free, but I have one request."
Jiang Cheng wasn't surprised by this.
Both parties had just completed the remaining transaction, with the other party receiving a sum of nineteen thousand. In the short term, they didn't have to worry about a lack of funds.
It was only natural for the other party to propose an additional condition for the exchange.
"What's the request? Please tell me, Brother Shi."
"The request is that if we encounter difficulties in the future, Little Cheng, I hope you can lend a hand and help us again."
Shi Yan smiled bitterly, "You know what the Slums are like, Little Cheng. This time, with your help, my wife and child were able to get through the crisis. But what if, in a few years, the Iron Fist Gang is also driven out, and another gang takes over, charging even more than the Iron Fist Gang? I hope that at that time, you can extend a helping hand."
"Sure."
Jiang Cheng agreed without hesitation.
What the other party proposed was less of a demand and more of a plea.
Whether to fulfill it or not depended entirely on one's conscience.
"Okay, Little Cheng, wait a moment while I go get the token."
"A token?"
Jiang Cheng was taken aback.
Soon enough, Shi Yan walked over holding a round token the size of a palm.
"Knowing the location of the Black Market isn't enough; you must have this to enter."
Shi Yan explained as he handed the token to Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng reached out and took the token, its surface emitting a yellow glow, seemingly made of gold but surprisingly light in weight.
The token had no front or back, as both sides were engraved with a number, 72.
"This is the serial number."
Shi Yan explained, "According to my father, the tokens for the Black Market are limited in quantity. Each token corresponds to a unique serial number, and only one person can enter at a time. This makes the token itself a scarce resource, easily coveted by others."
"I see."
Jiang Cheng's expression turned serious.
"Little Cheng, before I tell you the location of the Black Market, I must give you a piece of advice: Do not enter the Black Market unless you possess a certain level of strength. It's safe inside, but not necessarily so when you leave."
As he spoke, Shi Yan's face revealed a look of sorrow.
"My father was once seriously injured by someone who followed him after he went to the Black Market to buy secret medicine. He barely escaped the pursuers and returned home, but soon after, he passed away due to the severity of his injuries."
Jiang Cheng was about to offer words of comfort when Shi Yan's tone suddenly filled with resentment, "But who would have thought that the person who injured my father wouldn't let it go. They must have had their eyes on my father's token and our family's secret martial arts. They kept searching the area."
"Desperate, my grandfather had no choice but to sell off our family's assets and secretly leave with us for another part of the Outer District. But we were still found. My grandfather tried to protect us and was killed by those people. I couldn't stay in the Outer District any longer, so I fled to the Slums. After many twists and turns, I finally made it here.
I desperately cultivated the secret martial arts, hoping to become a Primordial Energy Warrior and kill my enemies, avenging my family. Unfortunately, I don't have the talent for it. Of course, I wouldn't ask you to avenge my family; that's too much to ask."
Shi Yan let out a couple of bitter laughs.
Jiang Cheng nodded.
Indeed, those individuals were clearly not ordinary, daring to commit murder in the Outer District.
"Brother Shi, what rank Primordial Energy Warrior was your father?"
"Third Rank."
Shi Yan understood Jiang Cheng's intention and said, "Reaching the third rank as a Primordial Energy Warrior is the minimum requirement to enter the Black Market. The higher the rank, the better. Ideally, a fourth or fifth rank would be great, but even then, one must be cautious. My grandfather told me that there are even seventh, eighth, and ninth-rank warriors inside."
Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.
The waters in the Outer District were indeed deep.
In the slums, a fourth or fifth-rank Primordial Energy Warrior could walk with impunity.
But in the Outer District, that was merely the minimum requirement to enter the Black Market? His own rank was insufficient.
Shi Yan then proceeded to tell Jiang Cheng the location of the Black Market.
It seemed to be located in an alley, and it only opened on the first and fifteenth of every month. At other times, even with a token, it was useless.
Shi Yan handed over the token and methods to Jiang Cheng, appearing relieved.
He also wanted to avenge his father and grandfather, but with his current strength, going would be suicidal. The token reminded him of those painful memories.
It was better for Jiang Cheng to take the token.
After seeing Jiang Cheng put away the token, Shi Yan began to dictate the contents of the lower volume to him.
"Alright."
Jiang Cheng had one more question.
"Brother Shi, after sensing the Primordial Energy, I realized that absorbing it into my body is a mentally exhausting task. Do you have any secret scrolls to enhance mental energy?"
Hearing this, Shi Yan first paused, then sighed.
"Cheng, you know, even my father and grandfather didn't obtain secret scrolls for mental energy cultivation. The Black Market does have them, but they're quickly snatched up and not cheap."
"I see."
Jiang Cheng was a bit disappointed but not entirely surprised.
"Cheng, there are other ways to enhance mental energy."
Shi Yan changed the topic.
"What methods?" Jiang Cheng asked eagerly.
"Cheng, don't get too excited. This method might not be as powerful as you imagine compared to the secret scrolls for mental energy cultivation. It's like comparing heaven and earth, but with persistence, there will be some results."
Shi Yan paused, then continued, "This method was something my grandfather told my father, which I overheard by chance. When absorbing Primordial Energy and reaching the limit, enduring the pain, don't stop. Although it hurts, with perseverance, your mental energy will gradually increase."
Jiang Cheng's expression changed upon hearing this.
If possible, he didn't want to experience that sensation again.
"It's a desperate measure."
Seeing Jiang Cheng's expression, Shi Yan became more certain that he had indeed sensed the Primordial Energy.
"Those secret scrolls for mental energy cultivation are not only rare but also require a higher level of insight from cultivators. That's why there are far fewer Mental Masters compared to Primordial Energy Warriors."
"I understand. Thank you, Brother Shi, for the reminder." Jiang Cheng expressed his gratitude sincerely. With no other options, he could only proceed with this method for now. To enhance his strength, enduring some hardship was necessary.
(End of Chapter)
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