The Ghost Market was as bustling as ever, shadowy figures milling about amid flickering candlelight.
On his last visit, his cultivation had been too low-only in the qi gathering realm. He had not dared look around, leaving in a hurry as soon as he found what he needed, afraid someone would rob and kill him. This time, however, he had a little more confidence. After landing at the Black Market's entrance, he walked inside at an unhurried pace.
Instantly, he felt numerous gazes sweep over him. Seeing his leisurely manner, they all withdrew.
Poisons, weapons, ores, medicinal herbs-there was a dazzling assortment of goods.
Basically anything a martial artist might need could be found here.
At one stall, he spotted a plum-sized piece of ore that resembled a kind of spirit iron he had seen at the Violet Sun Gate. He was not certain, however, and did not approach to ask.
Goods at the Black Market were a mixture of genuine articles and fakes. Without the relevant knowledge, anyone hoping to pick up a hidden bargain would lose money no matter how much they had.
"Tigerbone vine, one of the principal ingredients for refining Origin-Returning Pills or Origin-Gathering Pills. It can also be consumed directly to strengthen the sinews and bones. One hundred and twenty taels."
At one stall, he saw tigerbone vine, one of the three principal ingredients for Origin-Gathering Pills. Apart from its name, however, he knew nothing about its medicinal properties.
He would come back once he had maxed out the pill recipe.
"Treading Astral Qi, Chasing the Wind, an astral qi realm lightness skill. Move like rolling thunder, swift as the raging wind. Two hundred taels."
Someone was actually selling Treading Astral Qi, Chasing the Wind. He wondered whether the seller was recklessly peddling the Violet