That Thing with Star Engraving Alliance / The Best "Lamp" in the Shop

"Huh? Is Master going out? Will it be for a long time?"

Hearing Ling Mengxue's words, Blood Doll's mood instantly plummeted, and she looked aggrieved.

"This is uncertain; if things go smoothly, it should take about a day."

"Well... okay, Master, don't worry, I'll definitely do my job well, hehe--"

"..."

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Chapter Fifty-Eight: The Matter of the Star Engraving Alliance

As Ling Mengxue stepped out of the Potion House, all she could see was a vast expanse of mist, gray and hazy, somewhat like smog.

She didn't bring much with her this time, just casual clothes, and then she put on a dark blue starry sky robe, which instantly elevated her aura.

Looking at the old black bicycle in the corner, a thoughtful look suddenly appeared in her eyes.

It wasn't that she really wanted to ride, but the main problem was that Ping'an Street was so big that even if she used Spatial Blink to travel, she might run out of Star Source and magic before she even reached her destination.

She hasn't even reached the Middle Tier cultivation stage yet, and her "mana" is too low. Frequent use of recovery potions is quite tiring. Since she has a means of transportation, why not give it a try?

Ling Mengxue walked over and brought the bicycle over, though she still had a slight hesitation in her heart.

The bike feels very light, and the materials used seem to be of good quality. It's a pity that many screws and parts are rusty; otherwise, it could definitely be called a ghost motorcycle... uh... bicycle.

Her main worry was social death. After all, dressed as a witch, she was considered a dominant figure in the eyes of the supernatural. If she were to ride a beat-up bicycle like that, her persona would definitely crumble.

"This is a bit of a headache. Maybe we should look for a flying broom?"

Ling Mengxue leaned against the bicycle, her delicate hand gently lifting her silver hair. Recalling how Ling Luoluo had once taken her flying, a hint of anticipation arose in her heart.

"Thinking about it that way, flying magical gadgets are definitely much more impressive than bicycles, and absolutely cooler!"

With that thought in mind, she didn't hesitate any longer, quickly jumped onto her bicycle, and...

Hanging the gradually dimming Soul Lamp on the front of the car, the eerie blue flames dispelled the black mist.

"How can you fly around in such thick fog? You can't even see the road, let alone find someone."

Ling Mengxue shook her head, sighed softly, and ultimately reason prevailed over desire.

Anyway, nobody in this godforsaken place knows her; it's almost entirely filled with evil spirits from hell. There's no such thing as a persona or anything like that, right?

In the darkness, all was silent and deserted.

She was pretty used to it by now; after all, the place where ghosts lived always had ghostly weather, so there wasn't much to investigate.

Just like when she first arrived at Ping'an Street, after determining a general direction, she drove into the fog without hesitation.

Meanwhile, outside the Ping'an District, the sky was just beginning to lighten.

Dawn illuminated a corner of the sky, and countless golden ribbons of light descended, gradually spreading across the entire sky and ground.

Pale purple clouds drifted thinly across the sky, like a veil.

Around seven o'clock in the morning, a lot of people had already gathered in the fog outside Ping'an Street. Among them were students, vendors, travelers, and explorers.

With ghost stories frequently appearing on major websites and forums in the city, many experts specializing in the paranormal and supernatural are getting restless.

Numerous small, secret locations have quietly opened in hidden corners, causing some public panic. As the number one black-area forbidden zone in Star Prefecture, "Ping'an Street" has naturally been designated as a key target for investigation.

Therefore, now it's not just that there are more young people and explorers, but even Special Affairs Bureau research teams are specially assigned 'Star Warrior' to protect them when conducting research, and the Star Prefecture Municipal Government even has plans to explore further.

They originally wanted to ask the Destiny Engraver of the Star Engraving Alliance to step forward, but they heard that a major change had recently occurred within their United Alliance, leaving none of them with the time.

According to [Nanfeng], the courier specifically in charge of the Star Engraving Alliance, the girls seem to be looking for something very important lately and don't have time to deal with too many trivial matters.

Not long after.

On a street on the outskirts of the fog, a stretched black Lincoln slowly drove up.

Ling Yue rolled down the car window and looked at the gray, hazy scene ahead, a look of doubt appearing in his eyes.

"Huh? Isn't Ping'an Street a restricted area? Why are there so many people outside? Even people from the municipal government are here."

"Young Master, it's said that Ping'an District is the largest eerie secret realm in Star Prefecture. According to local residents, there are many monsters that roam there, and ordinary people dare not walk on the roads nearby," the driver, who was also the bodyguard, explained somewhat amateurishly.

"Heh, if that's the case, then what are these people here for? Are they looking for death?" Ling Yue shook his head and sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

At the very least, only martial artists who have unlocked their Gene Lock should be allowed to come, right?

For an ordinary person to enter such a place is absolutely certain death.

Ling Lexuan lay on the back seat next to her, smiling. She had done her homework beforehand and naturally knew what ordinary explorers relied on for survival.

With a few tricks up your sleeve and without going too deep, even an ordinary person can thrive in the outer reaches of the fog.

Of course, you can't be too flashy or deliberately ostentatious; otherwise, you'll risk the monsters not noticing you.

"Cousin, forget about them, let's go in and take a look. The forum says there are mythical treasures buried in the secret realm. Those things are definitely not worth money; they might even be magical treasures!"

Ling Lexuan smiled sweetly, put away her mini laptop, and jumped out of the car with great joy.

"Le Xuan, there's no need to rush. Didn't you say you needed to buy something before you could go in?"

Ling Yue shook his head, both amused and exasperated. He quickly covered the car door with his hand and said, "Mu Ya, you should get out first. Ladies first."

"Hehe, then I won't be polite either."

"We're all friends and classmates, no need to be so polite with me."

After a brief remark, Ling Yue tossed the car keys to his bodyguard, instructing him to have someone wait and provide backup outside, and then followed Ling Lexuan and her companion.

Like most people, they came to an alleyway lit by a dim blue light.

It is said that this small street sells the Guardian Palace Lanterns, 'Soul Lamp', developed by the Special Affairs Bureau in conjunction with the Star Engraving Alliance. The main materials are refined from the essence and souls of those monsters, making them a kind of supernatural artifact with the function of dispelling and preventing the erosion of mist.

It was still early, and only a few small shops were open on the street. Whether they were food shops or breakfast shops, they were all lit by dim, white lights, creating a harmonious and tranquil atmosphere, yet with a hint of eeriness.

However, most of them are shops that supply 'Soul Lamp', and there are people specifically in charge of guarding and selling them.

Ling Lexuan looked around, ignoring the strange looks from passersby, then turned and picked out a lamp shop that looked good, striding inside.

Nan Muya and Ling Yue followed closely behind into the house. The group looked around the dimly lit environment with curiosity, a strong sense of amusement growing in their hearts, accompanied by tension and excitement.

It's still summer, and it's incredibly hot outside, but the average temperature at the edge of the fog is only in the teens, which is quite amazing.

Fortunately, the group had brought extra clothes with them, and since Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya both had Destiny Space, they didn't lack travel supplies.

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The shop wasn't large, but the counter was filled with 'Soul Lamp' of various sizes. Some of the lamps glowed with a dim white light, and the eerie blue flames flickered and sizzled as they burned.

"Here we go again--"

"Here we go again--"

Upon hearing the noise, the old woman sitting in the wicker chair immediately grumbled impatiently.

What's going on here?

Why are there so many people in the neighborhood today?

Don't they think enough people have died already?

But after glancing back, the old woman's resentful expression vanished instantly, replaced by a glint of wisdom in her eyes.

Based on her years of experience and discerning eye, these people were clearly wealthy individuals from rich families. Their clothes alone cost at least hundreds of thousands or even millions, with the cheapest item costing at least tens of thousands. She needed to give them a good "admonition."

"Welcome!!"

What would you gentlemen like to order?

The old woman stood up happily to greet her, her weathered face beaming with smiles, making her look exceptionally kind.

Ling Lexuan looked around curiously, then subconsciously raised her index finger and pursed her lips. After thinking for a moment, she smiled and said, "Grandma, we want to buy three Soul Lamp ~"

"Hehehe--that's easy, we have some in stock." The old woman smiled and immediately pulled out a calculator. "So, young ladies, what style do you want? The expensive one or the cheap one?"

"Bring out your best stuff; we're not short of money!"

Before Ling Lexuan could speak, Ling Yue stepped forward, patting his bulging Gucci men's leather fanny pack with an arrogant expression, leaving the two behind him speechless.

Nan Muya's lips twitched, feeling even more embarrassed and ashamed. She felt like she could dig a castle out of her toes.

Who talks like that when buying something?

This is definitely a serious illness, isn't it?

My classmate is just too arrogant; he's not afraid of being humiliated.

Noticing their gazes, Ling Yue finally realized what was happening, coughed awkwardly, and spread his hands, saying, "I was just trying to save us time, wasn't I? Besides, buying high-quality stuff, there's nothing wrong with that, right?"

"My cousin makes a good point, then there's definitely no problem!"

Ling Lexuan was taken aback upon hearing this, then a look of realization mixed with delight appeared on her face.

"Hehe, that's how it is. Grandma, you don't need to say anything more. Just do as I say."

Being admired in a small way instantly satisfied Ling Yue's vanity, making him feel incredibly sophisticated.

After a little fuss, the old woman laughed even harder, repeatedly saying "good!" She turned around and took down the three exquisite "Soul Lamp" that were placed in the most conspicuous position on the counter, saying with a smile, "These are the best lamps in the shop. Since you all seem to have a connection with them, I'll give you a discount. One million per lamp, three lamps will be three million. Cash or card?"

"Holy crap! What the hell? This lamp can sell for a million?"

Ling Yue coughed, his expression incredibly strange. He had thought it would only cost a few tens of thousands of yuan, but it was ridiculously expensive. The watch he was wearing was worth around a million yuan, yet it was worth less than this broken lamp?

However, Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle, showing no sympathy whatsoever.

So you're trying to act like a rich guy? Serves you right!

"Hey, what do young people know? These are the finest models developed by the country, absolutely great value for money. So, what do you say, do you want them or not?"

The old woman frowned slightly, seemingly genuinely angry, giving off a feeling of disappointment and frustration.

Ling Yue was stunned. He would never have been short of money before, but due to the incident at Seventh Master's house not long ago, their entire family's funds were drastically reduced and almost frozen. This amount of money was no small sum for him.

But what can we do now?

Once you've put on a show, can you take it back?

We just have to grit our teeth and swallow it down, what else can we do?

"Buy it, swipe your card!"

Ling Yue pulled out a black card, a flicker of heartache flashing in his eyes.

"Alright!"

Drop--!!

[Ding! WeChat Pay payment received, 3 million yuan!!]

Ouch, that really hurts!

Ling Yue silently pulled back his bank card, unable to resist giving the old woman a look that said, "How can you be so inconsiderate? You're about to lose a super-rich customer, do you understand?"

The old woman simply smiled and checked her account, as if she hadn't seen anything and had just completed an ordinary transaction.

After seeing the person off, she could barely contain herself and burst out laughing.

"Wow! Hehehe~~ These young people's money is really easy to make~ After this job, I can almost retire~"

The old woman couldn't stop smiling. With a commission of three million, she could at least get tens of thousands of yuan, enough to buy snacks for her grandson. Haha.

He then turned and went into the storeroom, where he took out three more lamps...

Meanwhile, on a street deep within Ping'an Street, Ling Mengxue was leisurely riding her bicycle through the streets and alleys.

She sped against the wind, her silver hair flying wildly, and even though it was tied up with a headband, it was now slightly disheveled.

Contrary to expectations, there were few evil spirits on the streets. Instead, in the dark corners, there were wretched and fierce figures huddled together, staring venomously at everything in the world.