Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 254: Black Market Auction

Chapter 272: Chapter 254: Black Market Auction

After coming out of the System Space, it was already late at night.

The timing was just right.

Lin Jing hadn’t gone to the black market to sell Elixir Medicine for a long time and had been planning to visit the black market these two days.

Today was as good a day as any.

……

Later.

Lin Jing changed his attire, then used The Hidden Dragon Pendant of the Azure Moon to alter his appearance.

Suddenly, a man with an unfamiliar face appeared.

Lin Jing checked his appearance carefully, saw no flaws, and then walked out of the courtyard toward one of the Teleportation Arrays leading to the black market.

……

Having been to the black market many times, Lin Jing was already familiar with it.

Upon arriving at the black market, Lin Jing did as he usually did.

He found a stall, displayed a Pure Elixir Medicine, and then erected his Elixir Valley Heir’s badge.

No sooner had he set up the badge than it was spotted…

“Elixir Valley Heir…”

With a cry of surprise, people swarmed to the stall like moths to a flame.

“Fellow Daoist, I’ll buy a Pure Foundation Building Elixir…”

“I want two Pure Healing Elixirs.”

“And me, I’ll buy a Pure Detoxification Elixir.”

“I…”

…

…

The crowd in front of the stall was bustling and chaotic.

Seeing this, Lin Jing quickly spoke up:

“Everyone, don’t rush!”

“The same rule as before, one by one.”

Having said that, Lin Jing looked at a cultivator in the crowd who had his hand raised high and asked,

“You were the first to get here, go ahead…”

“Fellow Daoist, I want a Pure Gathering Yuan Pill.”

As he spoke, this person stepped closer to the front of the stall and handed Lin Jing a small trade Storage Bag.

Lin Jing took the Storage Bag, then opened it.

After checking the Spirit Stones inside, he took them.

Then, Lin Jing took out a Pure Jade Box from the Storage Bag and placed it in the cultivator’s hands.

The cultivator received the Pure Jade Box and was instantly overjoyed.

“Thank you, fellow Daoist!”

After thanking Lin Jing, this cultivator bid him farewell with the Pure Jade Box in hand and left the stall.

As this person left, another quickly stepped forward, calling out to Lin Jing:

“Fellow Daoist, it’s my turn…”

“I want a Pure Healing Elixir.”

Just like before, this second cultivator left satisfied soon afterward.

Then the third…

The fourth…

…

…

As people continued receiving their Elixir Medicines, those in the back grew increasingly anxious, fearing the Elixir Medicines would be sold out before their turn came.

But.

Lin Jing didn’t carry many Elixir Medicines with him.

This time, within less than a quarter of an hour, all the Pure Elixir Medicines he brought were sold out.

And he had earned several thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.

As for those who didn’t get any Elixir Medicine, they could only leave in disappointment.

Watching these people gradually dispersing, many of them disciples from large families around Immortal City, all merely late to arrive and thus unable to buy any Elixir Medicines.

Lin Jing eyed these people, squinted his eyes, and stroked his chin…

He couldn’t help but think:

“Perhaps next time, adopting an auction format might be better…”

Thinking this, Lin Jing nodded slightly, resolute in his decision.

“Hmm…”

“I’ve done ‘charity’ long enough, and I’ve already established a reputation; it might be time to raise the prices a bit.”

……

Afterwards, Lin Jing planned to pack up and leave.

But just at that moment,

an old man with dark complexion approached Lin Jing’s stall.

This person, Lin Jing was not unfamiliar with.

It was none other than the manager of the black market, Hei Lao.

Behind him followed several members of the Black Market Guard.

“May I know the purpose of Hei Lao’s visit?”

Seeing Hei Lao arrive, Lin Jing clasped his hands and asked.

“I would like to have a chat with you, if that’s possible…”

Lin Jing pondered for a moment, thinking that he would still need to visit this black market in the future, and wondered if it would be inappropriate not to accept Hei Lao’s invitation.

Moreover, Hei Lao was inviting him openly and honorably, so it likely wasn’t anything nefarious.

With this in mind, Lin Jing responded:

“Of course, please lead the way, Hei Lao.”

“Please…”

Hei Lao then led the way, with Lin Jing closely following behind. The members of the Guard Team, slightly slower, followed behind the two.

In this manner, Lin Jing followed Hei Lao to a small courtyard behind the black market.

“Please come inside.”

Hei Lao then ushered Lin Jing inside.

Upon entering the house, Lin Jing casually glanced around. The room was simple, furnished only with basic household items, and lacking any luxurious decorations.

Moreover,

as soon as he entered the room, Lin Jing felt that the Spiritual Energy inside was significantly denser than outside.

Clearly, there was a Spirit Gathering Array present here.

This place was likely where Hei Lao usually lived and practiced.

“May I know the reason you sought me out?”

Just after entering the room, Lin Jing asked.

Hei Lao spoke directly in response:

“The black market is preparing to hold an auction in one month.”

“We hope that your Elixir Valley can provide a sufficiently significant finale item to be auctioned.”

“Preferably a Fourth Order Pill…”

“Of course, if there are no Fourth Order Pills, high-quality Third Order Elixirs would also suffice.”

“In return, our black market will grant Elixir Valley the first right to purchase three auction items at this auction.”

Hei Lao spell out his intentions right away.

Lin Jing, somewhat puzzled, asked:

“Hei Lao, may I ask what is meant by the first right to purchase?”

As Lin Jing finished speaking, Hei Lao immediately explained:

“You can choose three auction items to bid on normally. If someone else makes a bid close to yours, Elixir Valley will have the priority to acquire the item.”

“This is what we call the first right to purchase.”

“Additionally, after the auction item is sold, our black market will also deduct 20% of the transaction fee based on the final selling price.”

Lin Jing nodded and said, “I see…”

“However…” Hei Lao continued, “the finale item you provide will not be included among the items you can select.”

Lin Jing nodded, “Understood!”

Having said that, Lin Jing pondered for a while, then addressed Hei Lao:

“Hei Lao, I can’t give you an answer to this right now.”

“I need to go back and consult with the seniors of Elixir Valley. Only after they agree, can I give you a response.”

“That’s only natural,” Hei Lao nodded.

“Hei Lao, may I know if the auction list for this time at the black market has been released yet?”

“I would like to know if there are any specific Spirit Grasses that Elixir Valley has been lacking. If there’s any detailed information, it would be helpful for me to explain it to our seniors…”

After Hei Lao finished speaking, Lin Jing asked him again.

Lin Jing already had the primary herb Biling Flower and one of the secondary herbs, Spirit Jiao Vine, necessary for refining the Gathering Yuan Pill.

To refine the Gathering Yuan Pill, he still needed two extremely rare Third Rank Spirit Plants.

Lin Jing inquired with this intention, wanting to know if the upcoming auction would have the two Third Rank Spirit Plants he was looking for.

If so, he could prepare in advance.

Hei Lao nodded, then took out a list from his person and handed it to Lin Jing, explaining afterwards:

“This is the list for the upcoming auction. Since the auction is still a month away, the items on the list are not very extensive yet.”

“If you want a more detailed list, we will distribute a specific auction item list to every participant three days before the auction begins.”

Lin Jing nodded, then took the list and scrutinized it carefully.

After looking for a while, Lin Jing returned the list to Hei Lao, yet said nothing…

Following that,

he chatted with Hei Lao for a few more minutes, then stood up to leave and exited the black market.