Unrecordable Spirit Food Consumables

Xu Qing nodded, taking the Black Mountain Tiger Meat in his hand. He examined it for a few moments, confirming there were no issues with it, and that its quality was even better than the 'Spirit Mushroom'.

"Good."

Xu Qing said, "This one it is."

"The customer has excellent taste."

Black Tiger's face also broke into a smile.

Immediately.

Xu Qing completed the transaction with Black Tiger, spending ten thousand taels of silver to purchase forty-six jin of 'Level Two Spirit Food: Black Mountain Tiger Meat', enough to last him over a month.

"My purpose for coming to the Black Market has been achieved."

Xu Qing left, carrying the iron box. He had no desire to linger in the Black Market any longer, so he lowered his head and quickly walked away, taking two steps at a time.

"Follow him."

"Let's go."

"..."

However.

Just a few steps after Xu Qing left, several figures immediately began tracking him from behind. Fierce greed flashed in their eyes.

The Black Market.

It had no laws and no rules, as long as one didn't cause trouble within its limits.

Therefore.

When Xu Qing entered the 'Black Tiger Spirit Food Shop', he had already been targeted by some 'Hunters' in the Black Market. These 'Hunters' were not weak. They specialized in targeting individuals like Xu Qing who had made large transactions in the Black Market, ambushing them to rob them of their money.

The danger of the Black Market wasn't just the risk of being sold counterfeit goods; the greater danger was being targeted after revealing your wealth.

"Scarface and his crew are probably going to run into a wall this time."

Black Tiger glanced over and shook his head. He was already accustomed to such matters, but this time it would likely be different. "That person isn't ordinary. Scarface and the others lack the foresight to know how strong that customer is. Daring to ambush him is just courting death."

In a blink.

Xu Qing had already exited the Black Market.

"Serpent Evasion Technique."

Whoosh!

Xu Qing leaped up, jumping onto the rooftops.

"Where do you think you're going?"

However.

As soon as Xu Qing jumped onto the rooftop, he found his path blocked. These 'Hunters' from the Black Market had already laid an ambush at the entrances and exits of the Black Market.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath and surveyed his surroundings. There were quite a few of these 'Hunters', five in total, encircling him from all directions.

"If you leave now, I can pretend none of this ever happened."

Xu Qing's tone was calm.

"Hahaha..."

One of them, Scarface, sneered and stared at Xu Qing, saying fiercely, "Just hand over everything you have on you, and I can spare your life."

"Do you know what the Black Market is? It's a place without laws or rules. If you want to buy things in the Black Market, you have to put your head on the line."

"Ignorant."

Clang!

Xu Qing shook his head, his gaze indifferent. He waved his right hand, and his Level 10 Iron Sword was unsheathed, cutting through the night like a silver lightning bolt.

Pfft!

Blood splattered.

The Scarface individual didn't even have time to react before his head was cleanly severed by Xu Qing. Blood sprayed out extremely high, like a fountain.

Thump!

The headless corpse fell to the ground, its head rolling several times on the rooftop, the expression on its face frozen.

"Boss!"

"Not good!"

"Run!!!"

"..."

With almost no hesitation.

The remaining four 'Hunters' turned and fled. Xu Qing's previous action had already displayed terrifying strength, beheading Scarface with a single sword strike.

You should know.

The fact that this Scarface dared to assemble such a 'Hunter Squad' naturally meant he had a certain level of strength, being a true Dark Force master.

And now.

Such a Dark Force master had been instantly killed by Xu Qing's sword, his head severed. It was terrifyingly extreme, his strength leaving the remaining four people trembling in fear.

"Die!"

Clang!

Splat! Splat! Splat!!

Xu Qing's gaze was indifferent as he moved swiftly, unleashing the Serpent Evasion Technique and the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking, each sword strike aimed at the throat.

Blood splattered.

In the blink of an eye.

Xu Qing had killed all four remaining hunters. Their corpses lay scattered across the rooftop. Xu Qing proceeded to loot them, finding three thousand five hundred taels in banknotes on their bodies.

"Not bad."

Xu Qing took all the banknotes; they were his spoils of war.

Not long after.

Xu Qing had already departed.

He returned to his courtyard.

He removed the evil ghost mask, reverting to his original appearance.

In the bedroom.

"Hmm."

Xu Qing mused, "I bought Black Mountain Tiger Meat from the Black Market this time. For the next month or so, I won't have to worry about Spirit Food and can focus on cultivating with peace of mind."

"Also..."

Xu Qing took out a piece of Black Mountain Tiger Meat and placed it in his palm, communicating with the Omni-Codex with his consciousness. "Record Black Mountain Tiger Meat."

Hum!

A white light flashed.

[Recording Failed]

The Omni-Codex transmitted the corresponding information.

"It failed as expected."

Xu Qing sighed lightly. "Actually, the first time I obtained Tai Sui Spirit Meat, I tried to record it with the Omni-Codex."

"However."

"The Omni-Codex reported 'Recording Failed'. I also tried the meat ganoderma, and it also failed to record. Adding this 'Black Mountain Tiger Meat' to the list."

"This proves one thing."

"The Omni-Codex cannot record consumable Spirit Foods like Tai Sui Spirit Meat, meat ganoderma, and Black Mountain Tiger Meat. This is also why I have to spend money to buy Spirit Food. If I could record and upgrade these Spirit Foods, it would save a lot of trouble."

"The Omni-Codex is naturally not truly omnipotent. If it were, it could directly make me an immortal."

"Growth requires a process. Any forced or hasty advancement will ultimately lead to an unstable foundation."

Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye.

More than a month later.

On this day.

Morning.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing finished a set of Eight Extremities Fist and slowly concluded his practice. He exhaled a breath of turbid air, his eyes shimmering with light, his spirit, energy, and mind all reaching their peak.

"I didn't expect forty-six days to pass so quickly."

Xu Qing mused, "I've finished all forty-six catties of Black Mountain Tiger Meat I bought from the Black Market last time. It looks like I'll have to go to the Black Market again tonight."

Forty-six days.

[Eight Extremities Fist LV9: 2520/2560.]

[Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking LV4: 500/240 (Upgradeable!)]

[Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique LV6: 460/360 (Upgradeable!)]

"Upgrade Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking."

Hum!

The Omni-Codex flickered with light.

As if in a dream.

Xu Qing's consciousness entered a mysterious space once more. Within this space, he continuously practiced the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking, while also deducing the 'Fifteenth Sword Strike of Life-Taking'.

It should be known.

When the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking upgraded to LV4, the 'Fourteenth Sword: Sword of Death' was completely perfected and refined, reaching a state of consummation.

Therefore.

As the Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking upgraded again, it began deducing the 'Fifteenth Sword Strike of Life-Taking'.

Clang!

Finally.

Accompanied by a sword hum.

Xu Qing thrust out his sword. Sword energy crisscrossed, and the sword light was dazzling, possessing an aura of destruction. The changes in his sword moves were unpredictable.

[Thirteen Sword Strikes of Life-Taking LV5: 260/480 (This was originally an extremely exquisite sword technique, comprising thirteen strikes in total. Each strike contained one hundred and eight variations, emphasizing speed, precision, and ruthlessness. Furthermore, each strike was imbued with an extremely fierce aura, representing a sword technique of death and destruction. After deduction and evolution, the 'Fourteenth Sword Strike of Life-Taking: Sword of Death' was further deduced and perfected. Now, the 'Fifteenth Sword Strike of Life-Taking: Sword of Destruction' has been deduced, though only in its preliminary stages, with merely thirty-six variations.)]

"Good."

Xu Qing nodded in satisfaction.

"Upgrade Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique."

Xu Qing said.

Hum!

Similarly.

Xu Qing's consciousness seemed to enter that mysterious space, where he continuously practiced and refined the Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique.

[Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique LV7: 100/720 (…)]

This upgrade.

The effect of the Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique had doubled again, allowing him to control sixty-four beasts.

This was already quite astonishing.

It could be said.

If the effect of the Blood Curse Beast Taming Technique continued to double with each upgrade, Xu Qing could assemble a beast-taming army solely through this technique.

In the evening.

Xu Qing put on the evil ghost mask again, altering his appearance to become the mysterious sword master 'Lü Dongbin' once more. He entered the Black Market for the second time.

Compared to his first visit.

Xu Qing was now very familiar with the way. He found the Black Tiger Spirit Food shop and saw its owner, 'Black Tiger', again.

"Boss."

Xu Qing glanced at Black Tiger and said calmly, "I want the 'Level Two Spirit Food: Black Mountain Tiger Meat'."

"Certainly."

Black Tiger was taken aback, but he recognized Xu Qing instantly. He knew this was the big customer from last time, and the deaths of Scarface and the others hadn't caused much of a stir.

After all.

People died in the Black Market every day.

"How much would you like this time, sir?"

Black Tiger asked.

"Hoo..."

Xu Qing took a deep breath. He took out all the banknotes he had, leaving only a thousand taels of silver for immediate use. "Here is forty thousand taels of silver. I want to buy Black Mountain Tiger Meat with all of it."

"This..."

Black Tiger's pupils contracted. He couldn't help but take a deep breath, looking at Xu Qing with a hint of awe. He couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are you sure you want to buy this much?"

"I'm sure."

Xu Qing nodded.

"Alright."

Black Tiger nodded solemnly as well and said, "Esteemed customer, please wait a moment."

Without delay.

Black Tiger turned and went to the warehouse to retrieve the meat.

Not long after.

The Black Tiger returned again.

This time.

He carried two large iron chests and placed them heavily in front of Xu Qing. Upon opening them, neatly arranged inside were pieces of Black Mountain Tiger Meat.

"Esteemed guest."

The Black Tiger said, "The amount of your transaction this time is indeed quite large, a full forty thousand taels. For every jin of Black Mountain Tiger Meat, I can make a decision and give you a discount of ten taels, charging you only two hundred and ten taels."

"Therefore."

"Your forty thousand taels of silver can buy one hundred and ninety jin and a half. I can give you one hundred and ninety-one jin."

"Good."

Xu Qing nodded, without dawdling, and said directly, "Let's do it this way, let's trade."

"Very well."

The Black Tiger appeared very respectful.

Afterward.

The two completed the transaction. The Black Tiger confirmed the banknotes were fine, and Xu Qing confirmed the Black Mountain Tiger Meat was also fine. After the transaction was completed, Xu Qing left carrying the two iron chests.

"Guest."

As he was leaving.

The Black Tiger reminded him, "Be careful."

"Mm."

Xu Qing nodded faintly.