Return to the Black Market, Three Men Block the Way!

Another month flashed by.

Lu Changsheng had completely calmed his mind. He did not rush, but waited patiently.

Whoosh.

Without the slightest warning, Lu Changsheng made his move almost instantly.

A streak of White Light flashed from his hand and, in the blink of an eye, appeared on the other side of the room.

"It worked!"

"After an entire month, the Instant Kill Technique has finally reached Proficient. It took far longer than I expected..."

Lu Changsheng murmured under his breath.

Generally speaking, it did not take long for a Martial Skill to progress from beginner to skilled, then to Proficient.

What was more, Lu Changsheng's Comprehension had already reached 147 points, far surpassing ordinary people.

Yet even so, it had still taken him a full month to reach Proficient.

This also indirectly proved how extraordinary the Instant Kill Technique was. It was at least a third-tier, perhaps even a fourth-tier Martial Skill!

Only after a Martial Skill reached Proficient could one wield it as easily as an arm and a finger, gaining the beginnings of combat power.

This was the moment Lu Changsheng had been waiting for!

"Now that the Instant Kill Technique has combat power, it's time to go to the Black Market."

Having made all his preparations, Lu Changsheng waited until nightfall, covered his face with a black cloth for disguise, and headed straight for South City.

At night, during Hai Hour.

South City was still bustling. People from all walks of life gathered in the Black Market.

Lu Changsheng's gaze swept across the Black Market's stalls.

At last, he spotted the same Female Stall Owner from before.

The Female Stall Owner was still selling Martial Skills, though she seemed to have replaced her stock again. She always seemed able to find ways to acquire a great many Martial Skills.

Lu Changsheng walked straight over and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have any Blood Strengthening Realm martial arts? Preferably Superior Martial Arts!"

Lu Changsheng stated his requirements outright.

If he wanted to Strengthen Qi and Blood, even push it to its limit, he had to have Superior Martial Arts.

Otherwise, merely stacking ordinary martial arts would not yield much effect.

If everyone could train their qi and blood to the limit simply by piling up martial arts, then so many martial artists would not be unable to advance into the Divine Strength Realm.

"Superior Martial Arts?"

The Female Stall Owner raised her head and glanced at Lu Changsheng. Then her eyes narrowed slightly. "It's you?"

Clearly, the Female Stall Owner recognized Lu Changsheng.

Although Lu Changsheng had disguised himself, the Female Stall Owner had spent years in the Black Market. Her eyes were naturally sharp enough to see through his disguise.

"Superior Martial Arts, even Superior Martial Arts for the Blood Strengthening Realm, are exceedingly rare."

"Under normal circumstances, they aren't sold on the Black Market. Their price rivals gold."

"However, if you want a Superior Blood Strengthening Realm martial art, I do have one. It depends on whether you have the silver."

The Female Stall Owner stared directly at Lu Changsheng.

"What martial art?"

Lu Changsheng asked.

The Female Stall Owner pulled a Martial Arts Manual from her bundle.

It was not old at all. On the contrary, it looked very new, and even carried the fresh scent of ink.

Clearly, this manual had only recently been copied.

"You're lucky. I only just acquired this Superior Martial Art and copied down a volume. It's called the Six Heavens Blood Strengthening Technique."

"This martial art has six levels, each level one heaven. It is unquestionably a Superior Martial Art!"

"As for the price, One Thousand Taels of Silver. No bargaining."

Lu Changsheng's eyes flew wide open.

"How much? One Thousand Taels of Silver?"

Lu Changsheng felt that she was practically robbing him.

A Blood Strengthening Realm martial art, even a Superior Martial Art, would cost at most a few hundred taels of silver.

One Thousand Taels of Silver? Did she take him for a fool with money to burn?

At that, the Female Stall Owner immediately put the manual back into her bundle and said coldly, "I named my price. If you won't buy it, forget it."

"True Superior Martial Arts are priceless and scarce."

"This Six Heavens Blood Strengthening Technique is a genuine Superior Martial Art for laying foundations. Once mastered, it creates an incomparably solid foundation and can even increase the chance of entering the Divine Strength Realm."

"Its only flaw is that the martial art is profoundly difficult. Reaching the Sixth Heaven is extremely hard. But even if you only reach the Fourth or Fifth Heaven, your foundation will already be solid enough that it won't hinder your advancement into the Divine Strength Realm."

After that, the Female Stall Owner said nothing more.

She knew very well that those who wanted to purchase Superior Blood Strengthening Realm martial arts were mostly aiming to advance into the Divine Strength Realm.

People like that did not truly care how much silver it cost.

"One thousand taels. I'll take this martial art."

"Then I'll pick another twenty-two Martial Skills. How about two hundred taels of silver?"

Lu Changsheng did not forget to ask the Female Stall Owner for a discount, effectively getting two Martial Skills for free.

"Fine. Pick twenty-two Martial Skills from here."

The Female Stall Owner was also generous and did not haggle over every last detail.

Lu Changsheng accepted the Six Heavens Blood Strengthening Technique, then selected another twenty-two Martial Skills before rising and heading out of the Black Market.

"One thousand two hundred taels of silver, gone in such a short while."

"Money flows away like water, and I still need to buy Medicinal Cuisine. It looks like I'll have to enter the mountains a few more times..."

Lu Changsheng vaguely felt that gathering herbs in the mountains was already no longer making ends meet.

After all, the medicinal herbs in the Valley had nearly all been harvested.

Without herbs, what would he do in the future?

He had to find another way to make money.

"Hm? That figure looks familiar. Wait, isn't that the fat sheep we lost last time?"

"Yes, it's that kid. Though he's disguised himself, how could such a disguise fool my eyes?"

"Hehe, we let him slip away last time. We absolutely can't let this kid escape again!"

"That kid seemed to have spent heavily on something in the Black Market just now. We can't let him off."

Within the Black Market, three figures stared at Lu Changsheng like venomous snakes.

Then, the three men closely followed behind Lu Changsheng.

Lu Changsheng had only taken a few steps when he sensed that something was wrong.

Clearly, he was being followed.

"As expected, the Black Market is a motley mix of fish and dragons. I've been targeted again this time..."

Lu Changsheng had noticed the three figures behind him.

Yet he was neither nervous nor afraid.

After leaving the Black Market, Lu Changsheng turned through several streets, heading deeper and deeper into dark, deserted alleyways.

Suddenly, Lu Changsheng stopped.

He lifted his head. At some unknown point, a figure had appeared ahead of him.

Lu Changsheng suddenly turned around. Two figures stood behind him as well.

He was surrounded!

But Lu Changsheng remained calm. In an even tone, he asked, "The three of you have blocked my path. What advice do you have for me?"

"Kid, what did you buy in the Black Market just now?"

One of the Masked Men spoke.

"Nothing much. Just a Martial Arts Manual. It isn't worth much."

Lu Changsheng replied indifferently.

"Not worth much? I saw you spend a full thousand taels of silver."

"And a few months ago, you spent several hundred taels in the Black Market as well. Tsk tsk, you really are rolling in money."

Lu Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

A few months ago, he had sensed someone following him in the Black Market. So it had been these three all along.

In other words, these three had actually set their sights on him last time!

As they spoke, the three men kept drawing closer to Lu Changsheng.

"Gentlemen, we have no grievance between us."

"If the three of you have taken a fancy to this small amount of silver on me, I can give it to you."

"There are three thousand taels of silver in this bundle. They're yours."

After speaking, Lu Changsheng slowly walked toward the man in front of him, one step at a time.

"Three thousand taels of silver?"

The three men's eyes went wide, and their hearts surged with excitement.

They had thought he was a small fat sheep, only to discover he was a huge fat sheep!

They were going to make a fortune this time!

"Bring the bundle over, quickly."

The three men could no longer wait.

Lu Changsheng, meanwhile, was measuring the distance.

One step, two steps, three steps...

Seeing that he was less than five steps away from the man in front, Lu Changsheng's lips curled into a faint smile.

He suddenly hurled the bundle in his hand forward.

"The silver is yours."

The bundle soared high into the air. At that instant, all three men's gazes landed on the bundle overhead.

"Now!"

In the next moment, a cold glint flashed through Lu Changsheng's eyes.