Chapter 233: Stormhold
Chapter 233: Stormhold
"I can't quite call myself a Mental Master yet, but I can definitely use psychic energy to move objects. At the next Black Market gathering, I should have no issues participating in the auction for Mental Masters." Jiang Cheng spoke up.
He didn't know this Ox Head Mask Brother, so revealing this information posed no issues.
Furthermore, by appropriately demonstrating his abilities, he could garner the other party's attention and ensure a smoother transaction.
"Impressive!" The man across from him exclaimed, taking a deep breath in awe.
"To be able to do this, you're one in a hundred. Little brother, I truly envy you. Don't underestimate yourself just because you can only move objects now. Becoming a First Rank Mentalist is a certainty for you."
"Brother, you flatter me. It's just good luck."
"You're too modest, little brother. This isn't about luck; it's about talent. Countless people can't even sense psychic energy, and I truly envy you. In the future, when you soar to great heights, don't forget about me, brother." The man seemed to have opened a floodgate of words, speaking non-stop.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but smile wryly and quickly steered the conversation back on track.
"Brother, since we've agreed on the price, 1.5 million for the Shadowless Blade Heaven Martial Technique, let's begin the exchange. But are you sure everything you're giving me is genuine?"
"Little brother, you have my word."
The man raised his hand, "I swear to the heavens, if there's any discrepancy in the Secret Martial Art I'm about to tell you, may I be struck by lightning. How's that? Now you should believe me, right?"
"I believe you, I believe you." Jiang Cheng quickly assured.
He hadn't expected the other party to be so ruthless.
However, despite his words, he would still rely solely on the panel for verification.
After all, there were truly some shameless scoundrels who didn't care about their lives and even dared to swear on their entire family.
"Little brother, you can rest assured. In our line of work, the most important thing is credibility. It takes time to build trust, but it can be shattered in an instant."
The man sighed and continued, "Let's begin the transaction. I'll send you my account first, and then I'll tell you a portion of the content. You pay for that portion, and I'll tell you more, and you pay for that, and so on.
For the final Perfection Chapter, you need to pay me first, and then I'll reveal it. It's mainly because I've been scammed before. I shared the final content, and they ran off. I couldn't find them at the Black Market, and while the money loss was secondary, I was infuriated. So, I've learned my lesson."
"Alright."
Jiang Cheng agreed after some thought.
He had inquired about the man at the Black Market before, and indeed, many people knew of him, with most giving positive feedback.
Of course, this was mainly due to a lack of better options.
Someone had to take the first step or pay first, assuming the initial risk. Consequently, the final risk should be borne by the other party. It wouldn't be fair for one side to shoulder all the risks, right?
"Good, little brother, as long as you agree."
The man hadn't expected Jiang Cheng to agree so quickly, and his smile widened.
The subsequent transaction proceeded smoothly.
After the man finished each portion of the content, the panel would update with new information.
Up until the final Perfection Chapter.
"Little brother, transfer the money first, and after that, I'll reveal the final content. Rest assured, I won't ruin the reputation I've built in the Black Market over this sum of several tens of thousands."
The man patted his chest, making a solemn vow.
Jiang Cheng nodded, feeling a bit nervous inside. He transferred the remaining few hundred thousand to the other party.
"Alright, little brother, I've received it. Now, let's continue." The man said with a smile.
Jiang Cheng stared intently at the panel, his heart pounding with anticipation. As the man spoke the final words, the panel finally displayed the completion of the Shadowless Blade Technique.
Jiang Cheng exhaled in relief, his hands trembling slightly from excitement. This was a Heaven Martial Technique! To obtain it from the Dawn Society, one would need to be at least a seventh or eighth-rank Primordial Energy Warrior. For him, it was impossible to achieve this in a short time.
And if he wanted to buy it on the black market, it wouldn't be 1.5 million but 2.5 million. But now, he had acquired a Heaven Martial Technique for just 1.5 million.
"Little brother, did you understand everything? If not, I can repeat it." The man asked with a hearty laugh.
"No, thank you, brother. By the way, do you have the corresponding secret potion?" Jiang Cheng inquired.
The man let out a bitter laugh. "What I sell here are mostly secret martial arts. I have the formula for the secret potion and I've shared it with you, but I don't have the materials. If you want them, you can purchase them on the black market or go to Stormhold."
"Stormhold?" Jiang Cheng heard this name for the first time.
"Hehe, little brother, you probably haven't gone into the wilderness to hunt for exotic beasts, right?" The man asked.
"Not yet," Jiang Cheng admitted.
"Actually, I haven't either, hahaha." The man burst into laughter. "Stormhold is a fortress built in the wilderness, near the mountain base. It's like a transit station where many who go out to hunt exotic beasts stay there. They go out during the day to hunt, and if they catch any prey, they'll sell it inside. So, buying raw materials for making secret potions, like beast blood and herbs, will be much cheaper than buying them on the black market."
"I see." Jiang Cheng understood.
"Little brother, I want to remind you of something. If you go there to buy secret potions, be extremely careful. It's very chaotic inside, with all sorts of people. Often, without a word, they'll start fighting. Just watching the spectacle can cost you your life. And inside, the Stormhold family is like an emperor. You can offend others, but never offend them, or the consequences will be a hundred times worse than death."
"I'll remember that, thank you, brother." Jiang Cheng silently committed it to memory.
After this, when he teamed up with Nightingale to hunt exotic beasts, they would likely have to stay or sell materials at Stormhold.
This Stormhold, being able to establish a fortress in the wilderness, and its inhabitants being Primordial Energy Warriors, clearly had a powerful background.
"Hahaha, you're welcome. I still suggest you buy it on the black market. The price is high, but it's much safer than buying there. But for this Heaven Martial Technique's secret potion, the price will definitely not be cheap. You should be mentally prepared."
"Okay, I'll remember that."
"Hahaha, alright, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up first." The man laughed. "If you or anyone around you needs to buy secret martial arts, you can come find me. I'm absolutely trustworthy."
"Alright, I will." Jiang Cheng reluctantly hung up the call.
Then, his gaze fell on the panel.
It seemed like it was time to start practicing this Heaven Martial Technique.
(End of Chapter)
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