20demayo Chapter 1108: The Trading Market
Chapter 1108: The Trading Market
To enter this lawless land, one must pay a hefty toll to these demonic guardians.
The rules are simple and straightforward.
Pay to enter, and stay as long as you like.
But once you step out of the valley's boundary, even if it's just a single step back to try and get back in, it's impossible.
You must pay the fee again.
This is one of the fundamental means by which Black Canyon maintains its order.
It is also the first screening for fugitives coming and going.
Jiang Yantian walked with a steady gait.
As the crowd slowly moved towards one of the passageways.
A particularly burly guard, half of whose face was covered with writhing dark purple demonic patterns.
He mechanically raised his hand.
His broad, thick hands, like those forged from black iron, carried a stench of blood.
It blocked Jiang Yantian's chest.
This is a routine fee collection procedure.
however!
Just as the demonic guardian's turbid eyes unconsciously swept across Jiang Yantian's handsome yet indifferent face.
"boom!"
This was as if his soul had been struck by an invisible lightning bolt from the heavens!
The guard's massive, ferocious body trembled violently.
A fear originating from the depths of his blood gripped his heart!
The color drained instantly from his face, which was covered in demonic patterns, leaving only a deathly pale ashes.
Those numb and cold eyes were now filled with boundless horror and disbelief!
"Pfft!!!"
Without any hesitation!
Not even the slightest thought of struggling arose!
The demonic guardian, resembling a black tower, knelt on the hard, cold black sand before Jiang Yantian's feet!
He even subconsciously wanted to bury his head deep into the ground.
Demons prostrate themselves in worship before the supreme being!
Just as his forehead, covered in demonic markings, was about to touch the ground...
"There's no need for that, get out of the way!"
Jiang Yantian's indifferent voice, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, pierced his ears clearly.
At the same time, Jiang Yantian's casually hanging hand raised his index finger very slightly.
Just this one tiny movement!
The demonic guardian, who was about to complete the grand ceremony, was instantly frozen by a terrifying force!
All actions, including the instinctive worship driven by the fear deep in his soul, came to an abrupt halt!
He knelt stiffly on the spot, holding his breath.
The head remained poised, about to touch, and the person dared not even breathe.
All that remained was a body trembling slightly from uncontrollable fear.
Jiang Yantian didn't even glance at him again.
He casually glanced around to the left and right.
A barely perceptible hint of anticipation flickered deep in his eyes.
"Black Gorge is a melting pot of all sorts of people, and opportunities abound."
"Such a treasure trove must have a few decent fish, right?"
He thought to himself with amusement.
Imagine capturing a few "chosen ones" who are blessed with divine destiny.
Images of people being captured and enslaved while mining.
It will definitely be very interesting.
With a sense of novelty, Jiang Yantian continued walking.
They strolled leisurely into the depths of the canyon.
however.
They had only walked a dozen or so feet when they reached the entrance behind them.
A slightly urgent argument suddenly broke the oppressive and solemn atmosphere at the valley entrance.
It came through clearly.
“We know the rules of Black Canyon, and this isn’t our first time coming here to fish.”
A voice, normally quite loud, but deliberately lowered to express dissatisfaction, rang out.
"The entrance fee is 100,000 high-grade spirit stones per person, clearly stated in black and white, no deception, right?"
"The three of us know perfectly well, it's 300,000!"
"Not a penny more, not a penny less, I've counted them all and they're yours!"
"But now you're asking for 400,000?"
"What do you mean?"
"Just because you're powerful doesn't mean you can make me a sucker!"
"Or are you Black Gorge trying to raise prices? Isn't that just ruining your reputation?"
The other party was a burly, bearded, and towering monk.
His face was flushed as he waved his storage bag at a guard with an expressionless face.
They were arguing animatedly, spittle flying everywhere.
He was standing with two companions.
One was a pale-faced scholar-like man, and the other was a woman whose face was covered by a thin veil.
Jiang Yantian paused slightly, then listened intently for a couple of sentences.
Conflict? Being harassed?
This kind of scene is usually the standard opening for the chosen one.
pity.
His divine sense had already swept over the three arguing individuals.
It possessed a powerful aura, but lacked the profound, aura of fortune that seemed to encompass the heavens and earth.
There was not even the slightest trace of the will of Heaven.
They're just a few idiots.
The guard was expressionless.
But the voice was resolute.
“Black Gorge follows the rules. There are three of you standing here, but one of you used a special secret method to sneak in.”
"You know what the problem is, there's no need to argue with me."
"Either we fix it and everything stays peaceful, or we all die!"
The defense was simple and brutal.
Upon hearing this, the bearded man looked somewhat embarrassed.
It seems that Junior Brother Qin's methods aren't working.
We were originally planning to save the resources of one person.
The guards of Black Canyon are no pushovers.
Even if someone sneaks in using a secret method, they can all sense it.
At the same time, they are also quite composed.
Instead of arresting any of them, we wait for the three of them to arrive so they can fill the gap.
Such a perception is truly terrifying.
Or perhaps there's a treasure, like a demon-revealing mirror, at the entrance to Black Gorge.
It can expose the true nature of anyone who enters without paying, even their aura.
But if we admit it now, wouldn't that be the same as admitting that someone broke in without paying?
This doesn't make them seem like they're being unreasonable.
awkward!
The woman slowly spoke up: "Senior brother, let's finish it. If we keep arguing about it, it might cause an even bigger conflict."
"If we are restricted from entering, it will be a loss that outweighs the gain."
The veiled woman offered a word of advice.
Her senior brother, the one who sneaked in, was indeed inappropriate.
We had previously agreed to conserve some resources for purchasing.
It didn't say that there was no entrance fee.
This isn't saving, it's escaping.
The bearded man stroked his beard, preparing to hand it over.
Jiang Yantian shook his head slightly, showing no interest.
He withdrew his gaze and prepared to continue on his way.
however!
Just as he lifted his foot...
"Whoosh!"
A figure suddenly rushed out from not far from his side, accompanied by a rapid whooshing sound!
Extremely fast!
It even carried a sense of desperate urgency!
They were clearly there because of the argument at the valley entrance!
Jiang Yantian glanced at it casually.
In that glance, a genuine look of surprise appeared in his deep, unfathomable eyes.
Like a pebble dropped into water, it suddenly ripples outwards!
The figure was extremely fast, but its body appeared rather thin.
He was wearing a faded, coarse linen outfit.
His face was delicate and even had a touch of boyish innocence.
However, as he ran, a subtle yet pure and resilient aura lingered around him.
There was also a pale golden light, full of vitality and indomitable will!
Like an invisible flame, it burned fiercely three feet above his head!
Although it was deliberately suppressed and concealed.
But under Jiang Yantian's demonic eyes that could see through illusions, it was as clear as a torch in the dark night!
At the same time, the system also issued a detection message.
"Ding! Chosen One detected."
Name: Qin Yuan
Identity: Core Disciple of the Azure Moon Sect
Cultivation Level: Mid-stage Golden Immortal
"..."
"Oh?"
Jiang Yantian stopped completely.
He raised one eyebrow with amusement.
Yes, there really is!
Watching the boy's retreating figure, the smile on her lips deepened.
Ultimately, it transformed into a cold smile full of hunting intent.
"Is this really a case of finding something without even looking for it?"
"What a coincidence..."