nucmednet Chapter 522 Extreme Wind Black Market
Chapter 522 Extreme Wind Black Market
The South China Sea of the Great Jin Dynasty.
The Tianya Haige and Xuesha Palace are located in the central area of the sea.
This is a boundless sea, with only one island isolated in the ocean.
No matter which direction you come from, you need to pass through this island to rest and replenish your supplies.
Because of the tense situation here, no force has occupied the island, and over time, it has become a paradise for independent cultivators.
Countless independent cultivators flocked to this place, exchanging their hard-earned treasures for cultivation supplies.
Here, there is no distinction of identity or background; everyone wears a black robe to conceal their presence and ensure absolute secrecy.
This place is Jifeng Island, a gray area rife with filth and corruption.
Ye Kang and Yao Jingting, both dressed in black robes and covering their faces, stepped into Extreme Wind Island.
Upon arriving on the island, the strong winds from the sea whipped the hem of our clothes high, and the fierce sea air slapped against our faces, making us feel as if we were in the eye of a storm.
This is also the origin of the name Extreme Wind Island. Here, ordinary people cannot survive at all; only physically strong martial artists can come and go freely.
"We're here. Just ahead is Extreme Wind Market, the most famous black market in the Coral Islands." Yao Jingting led the way skillfully, clearly having been here many times.
Ye Kangxin was puzzled: "Logically speaking, this place should be the most dangerous location, so why has it developed into a black market?"
"That's normal. It's because it's dangerous here that ordinary martial artists don't dare to come. Those who can do business here are all capable, and the things they bring out are all top-quality items that can't be seen outside."
"Fortune favors the bold." Ye Kang nodded.
This is the nature of a martial artist: danger and opportunity are always two inseparable sides of the same coin.
The two soon entered a dimly lit market town. High city walls surrounded the town, and simple houses were scattered everywhere. One after another, men in black robes lay listlessly on the ground, with a cloth in front of them displaying the items they wanted to sell.
Ye Kang casually picked up a street stall and looked at it.
They sell rare plants, and they are all strange varieties that they don't recognize.
Yao Jingting exclaimed in surprise, "Huh! There's actually a Withered Glory Grass! This thing sells for 800,000 spirit crystals at the Linglong Chamber of Commerce!"
The stall owner chuckled, "Good eye! But I don't sell spirit crystals here. If you can produce something that interests me, it's yours."
Bartering is the most popular form of trade in the black market.
After all, resources are the fastest way to improve one's cultivation level.
Yao Jingting thought for a moment and took out a section of vibrant vine from her storage bracelet.
"This top-grade Ghost Vine is worth about the same as your Withered Glory Grass. Shall we trade?"
After a moment's thought, the stall owner nodded, and the two of them each took the precious plant and put it away, thus completing the transaction.
Yao Jingting said, "You see? This is the meaning of the black market. This ghost vine is meaningless to me, but it may be a treasure that he desperately needs. Exchanging goods is good for everyone."
Ye Kang found it amusing and said, "I've learned something. I wonder where Miss Yao is going to take care of her business? If it's inconvenient, we can part ways for now. I'll go find Fengbo Niang myself."
Yao Jingting chuckled: "Good idea. Just walk straight down this street, turn right at the third intersection, and walk to the end. There's a sign there that says their Fengbo Brew is the best quality."
"Thank you."
The two bowed to each other in farewell and went their separate ways.
Following Yao Jingting's directions, Ye Kang indeed saw a stone house with a sign hanging in front of the door. There were no extra words, only the words "Stormy Brew".
Ye Kang walked straight in, and a strong aroma of wine filled his nostrils.
He immediately felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.
After all, his family owns a winery, so he's very skilled at brewing wine.
However, as soon as they entered, the distillery owner immediately waved his hand and said, "Get out, get out, we're not selling any alcohol today."
Ye Kang looked completely bewildered: "Why? Why not do business?"
"Get lost! The Holy Immortal Sect has bought all the wine. If you want it, go and steal it yourself."
"The Holy Immortal Sect?"
Ye Kang looked at the wine shop owner, who was also a Divine Sea Realm martial artist, and at least at the fifth level. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to sell wine on the black market, and he wouldn't even wear a black robe, showing no fear of his identity being exposed.
But at this moment, his expression was melancholy, and his brows were filled with two words: resentment.
Ye Kang laughed: "I think you're the one who got robbed. That Holy Immortal Sect didn't pay, did they?"
The shopkeeper immediately flew into a rage: "You bastard! Why do you have to bring up something I shouldn't have said! You know I got robbed, yet you still come to buy wine, just to laugh at me, huh!"
Ye Kang's expression hardened: "I'm not interested in your jokes. I only want the best storm brew."
"I told you I didn't. To tell you the truth, those guys from the Holy Immortal Society have gone mad. They took all the stock from my shop and didn't give me a single penny."
The boss gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
Just then, the system beeped.
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[Mission Issued: Recapture Brews a Turmoil]
[Task Reward: 300000 Comprehension Points]
Ye Kan smiled and said, "This is easy. I'll help you get the wine back. In return, you can give me the two best jars. How about that?"
The boss was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard.
Where did this hothead come from, bragging without batting an eye?
"Are you out of your mind? Do you even know who the Holy Immortals are?"
"do not know."
"...What a madman! He knows nothing and yet dares to say such treasonous things. Get out of here!"
"Why don't you tell me?"
The boss's lips twitched; he was amused by Ye Kang's antics.
"I really don't know how you've survived this long. Let me tell you, the founder of Extreme Wind Island is the leader of the Holy Immortal Society, a top-tier expert who has reached the Eight Pillars level. The Holy Immortal Society under his command controls the order of Extreme Wind Island, and everything here is under his control."
Ye Kang tilted his head: "Isn't this a lawless, unclaimed area?"
The boss nodded: "Yes! So whoever has the bigger fist is right. If you can kill the Holy Immortal Cult Leader, you will be the king of Extreme Wind Island."
After speaking, he looked disdainful and took out a small jade bottle from under the counter.
"Forget it, you're so stupid. There's still half a bottle of wine left. Nobody wants it. If you want it, take it and drink it."
Ye Kang did not refuse. He reached out and took the jade bottle, then opened his mouth and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good wine!"
Ye Kang's eyes lit up.
This brew is extremely smooth on the palate, but once swallowed, it transforms into a turbulent storm, causing upheaval and chaos.
It is full of spiritual energy, potent and delicious; a single drop would probably make an ordinary person drunk and die.
Such fine wine, no wonder Zhang Zuisheng specifically requested it.
Ye Kang said, "Thank you for the wine, shopkeeper. It's such a pity that such good wine was snatched away. I will get an explanation for you."
After saying that, Ye Kang turned and left, leaving the distillery owner dumbfounded.
"Are you crazy?! I bought you a drink so you wouldn't do anything stupid! It's one thing for you to get arrested, but don't drag me into it, you bastard!"
The boss instinctively reached out and grabbed Ye Kang's shoulder, and then a sudden surge of force came over him.
The boss's body fell backward uncontrollably, and in that instant, he was completely unable to resist!
This guy!
Who is it!