Chapter 1107 Ensuring Safety
Chen Yang speculated that it was likely because the cultivation technique of this Demon Subduing Division had a higher realm beyond the Core Condensation stage!
"It seems I need to find an opportunity to infiltrate this Demon Subduing Division!"
Although Chen Yang possessed a Core Condensation stage cultivation technique left by Wu Min, as Wu Min had said, that technique was suitable for ordinary cultivators, but it would slow down the progress of gifted martial artists.
To rapidly increase the strength of the entire black market, Chen Yang naturally had to collect more powerful cultivation techniques by any means necessary.
As Chen Yang was making preparations, Anda, whom he had sent out earlier, returned.
More importantly, Anda brought back earth-shattering good news.
"I've spread the word about the black market. The first batch of merchants will arrive soon. Should we do some preliminary warm-up?"
Looking at Anda's excited face, Chen Yang's own expression darkened.
"I sent you out to investigate the matter of the remnants of the human race's bloodline, and you went and publicized the black market for me!"
Chen Yang was not worried about the black market at the moment; he was more concerned about the remnants of the human race's bloodline in the mortal realm.
Facing Chen Yang's questioning, Anda immediately reacted and said, "Young Master Chen, please don't be angry. I also investigated the matter you mentioned and have found some clues. There are several black markets in the Sea of Forgetfulness, right? I heard that a place will be auctioning off people with the remnants of the human bloodline in a few days."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yang's blood surged. His already unstable meridians almost loosened again.
Suppressing the urge to spit out blood from his chest, Chen Yang gritted his teeth and said, "Which black market is it? Tell me everything you know!"
Chen Yang never imagined that the black markets in the Sea of Forgetfulness would dare to auction off people with the remnants of the human bloodline!
Seeing Chen Yang about to explode, Anda was greatly startled. He didn't understand why Young Master Chen was so angry. However, Young Master Chen had captured martial artists before and hadn't tortured them; instead, he had treated them very well. Others might not know this, but he had been by Young Master Chen's side and knew some of it. Although he didn't know the reason, he could see Young Master Chen's attitude towards martial artists. But for something like this, why would he be so furious? It wasn't just people with human bloodline that were auctioned; members of demon factions, if captured by other factions, would also appear at auctions.
After Anda explained everything to Chen Yang, the veins on Chen Yang's forehead gradually subsided. Anda had mentioned earlier that such things were very normal in the mortal realm.
After understanding the forces behind the black markets in the Sea of Forgetfulness, Chen Yang began to plot how to rescue the remnants of the human bloodline.
Chen Yang had initially thought that the black markets in the Sea of Forgetfulness would at most be guarded by a Venerable of the Core Condensation realm. However, after hearing Anda's explanation, Chen Yang immediately realized that a direct approach would not work. Although the black markets in the Sea of Forgetfulness were not a single entity but handled their respective transactions independently, the Sea of Forgetfulness was inherently chaotic, with various factions involved. Therefore, these black markets had their own unspoken rules: if something extremely detrimental happened in the Sea of Forgetfulness, they would all mobilize together to suppress it. The black markets were their means of survival, and ensuring their safety was the most crucial matter. The safest places in the Sea of Forgetfulness were precisely these black markets!
"How much high-grade spirit stone do you think it would cost?"
Chen Yang's sudden question stunned Anda. Was Young Master Chen planning to bribe his way through?
"It's really hard to estimate the price. It's said that some people with the remnants of the human bloodline can fetch tens of thousands of high-grade spirit stones, while others might go for a lower price, perhaps one or two thousand high-grade spirit stones."
As he stated this figure, Anda couldn't help but tremble. One or two thousand high-grade spirit stones was a sum that he couldn't reach even by selling all his possessions. The high-grade spirit stones he and Young Master Chen had invested together during this period probably amounted to no more than this. Even if Young Master Chen had an abundance of high-grade spirit stones, was it really worth it to spend so much to buy a person with the remnants of the human bloodline? Anda didn't dare to voice his thoughts; Young Master Chen had a peculiar temperament, and he might be kicked out at any moment.
"Right, here are the spirit stones from selling the Black Bone cultivation technique."
After putting away the items, Chen Yang began to calculate the spirit stones he possessed. Before leaving, he would visit the abandoned spirit vein again, and his spirit stone count should be sufficient.
"Go back and rest for tonight. We'll set off tomorrow morning."
Chen Yang did not reveal that he was going to the Sea of Forgetfulness to rescue the remnants of the human bloodline. Wu Min and the others had only just left, and if this matter were to spread, many people would want to get involved. However, Chen Yang did not intend to cause any trouble in the Sea of Forgetfulness; the most important thing was to safely rescue the people. Chen Yang merely said that the black market was about to open, and he would accompany Wu Min to the black market in the Sea of Forgetfulness to gain some experience. No one suspected this excuse.
That evening, Chen Yang took advantage of the darkness and headed to the abandoned spirit vein. Upon entering the abandoned spirit vein, his first action was not to mine high-grade spirit stones but to bring out Qi Fang's body. All the demonic beasts present were startled by the sudden appearance of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator. However, after Chen Yang explained, the few demonic beasts began to run rampant, jumping all over Qi Fang. Chen Yang placed Qi Fang's body in the abandoned spirit vein to test whether Qi Fang's peak Foundation Establishment body could mine high-grade spirit stones here. After handing over the control of Qi Fang's body to Little Stone, Chen Yang watched as the latter clumsily began to strike the spirit vein and finally breathed a sigh of relief. If it could be mined, this method was feasible!
At the same time, Chen Yang began to disguise himself. It wouldn't work to go to the Sea of Forgetfulness as Chen Yang. Chen Yang did not wish to expose himself too much at this time. Since he had Qi Fang's token on him, Chen Yang decided to transform into Qi Fang's appearance. Not only did he alter his makeup, but Chen Yang also changed his facial features with his spiritual power. This way, even if someone discovered that his skin was fake, after breaking through his spiritual power, they would still see Qi Fang. After completing all this, Chen Mingyang picked up his mining tools and followed the big mouse into the fervent mining work. It wasn't until the next morning that Chen Yang collected all the high-grade spirit stones and left. Over two thousand high-grade spirit stones – this was the richest Chen Yang had ever been. Chen Yang recalled how Anda had wanted over a hundred high-grade spirit stones to buy a treasure of unknown function, and he felt like beating Anda. That guy was clearly trying to swindle him; Chen Yang later found out that a hundred-plus was merely the acquisition price! The profit from selling it would be more than double.