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Chapter 7: Ghost Market and Grave Robber
"Uncle, please calm down. It was Yun'er who wanted to see the power of the Sword Intent she unexpectedly acquired. It has nothing to do with my cousins!" The voice was slightly hoarse, yet devoid of pain.
"Unexpectedly acquired? Why don't you just stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun!" Lin Nan retorted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
Everyone was taken aback for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"The Martial Intent that is so rare in the world, and you, Yun, actually got it by accident. Truly... well, you might as well stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun!" Lin Feiyu chuckled.
Lin Wuji nodded in agreement, commenting seriously, "This must be what they mean by being extraordinary!"
Lin Dong also smiled knowingly, forgetting to continue scolding Lin Feiyu and the others. Instead, he turned to Lian Yun and said, "I had already prepared your equipment a couple of days ago. Now that you have Martial Intent, we need to make some adjustments to your outfit and possibly change some weapons or accessories. We'll deliver them to your courtyard tomorrow night!"
"By the way, your grandmother mentioned that after Clear and Bright, you plan to head to Divine Sword Mountain. You should be taking the treasured sword to Evil Spirit City, right? If you don't have a specific target in mind, why not go to Fengdu? I heard there's a Spiritual Fruit there that is about to ripen. You might as well give it a try; if you can get it, it would be best to bring back two! Both Nan and your future cousin will need it."
"I didn't want you to go at first, but since you now possess Martial Intent, it might be worth a shot!"
"I don't want to! How rude!" Lin Nan shouted but looked at Lian Yun with a pleading expression as if hoping she would refuse.
However, Lian Yun nodded slightly, her eyes reflecting a sense of satisfaction.
If it were just about taking without giving back, Lian Yun's character wouldn't allow her to accept it easily. Now that the Lin family had a request for her, they entrusted her with a task without any reservations. This made Lian Yun feel even closer to them.
The Lin family treated Lian Yun as a true family member rather than someone they merely provided for and cared for. This consideration was also for Lian Yun's emotional well-being!
But what about a cousin or sister? Lian Yun felt somewhat puzzled.
"Hehe! Your Third Aunt is pregnant; didn't you know? But if you want to meet your cousin or sister, I'm afraid you'll have to wait several years!" There was an underlying hint of concern in Lin Dong's eyes.
It is evident that Yin Yang City is indeed a place of controversy!
However, Lian Yun's face was filled with joy! It should be noted that Lin Nan had already been an emperor for quite some time and was now able to have a child, which was a tremendous piece of good news.
The future cousins, if all goes well, would likely have a higher chance of becoming emperors than Lin Feiyu and others.
Amidst the happiness, Lian Yun looked at Lin Nan and said, "If it's just one child, it won't be yours!"
"Why not! Brother, you are prioritizing romance over friendship! You have no humanity when it comes to the opposite sex!" Lin Nan replied with a look of dissatisfaction.
His words were somewhat nonsensical; after all, if there was only one child, it would be for his sister, which had nothing to do with prioritizing romance over friendship. He was simply trying to go against Lian Yun.
However, the more Lin Nan opposed him, the more it represented his care for him. So how could Lian Yun mind? Even if he did mind, it would be about the caring intention behind it rather than the opposition itself.
Thus, Lian Yun smiled slightly and said, "Hmm! I just thought of going to the Ghost Market to look for a couple of Ghost Slaves. Do you want to come along? It would be good to have you help me identify them!"
"Buy Ghost Slaves? Do you even have money?"
Bang bang bang bang bang~~
The members of The Lin Family's Three Generations each gave Lin Nan a hard knock on the head.
Although it was just teasing and deliberately opposing him, his words were somewhat hurtful. If someone misunderstood or harbored ill intentions, they might think that Lian Yun was merely taking advantage of the Lin family without any shame.
However, Lian Yun didn't mind at all!
Just as the Lin family did not hesitate to ask Lian Yun for help when they had matters to attend to, he too would not hesitate to ask the Lin family for assistance when he needed it!
Sure, the Lin family today is his own family. As long as the Lin family does not treat him as an outsider, he will not see himself as one either.
Lin Nan realized he had misspoken and dared not resist. Instead, he began to feel around, looking for any valuable items he could use to help Lian Yun buy a Ghost Slave.
"Well! It's good for Yuer to take you out for a bit of fresh air. By the way, your grandmother wants you to visit her tonight!"
"Alright, I'll go out with Nan and Lian Yun!"
Lin Wuji and the others immediately expressed their discontent.
Lin Feiyu smiled slightly and said, "Too many people attract attention!"
What did this mean? It meant that Lian Yun was no longer the same as before. Outside the Lin family, she would inevitably face some ridicule. Lin Dong's suggestion for Lin Feiyu to accompany Lian Yun was to prevent anyone from openly mocking her.
As for "too many people attract attention," it implied that if their presence was too grand, it would easily draw prying eyes. If Lian Yun's secrets were discovered or forced out, that would be problematic.
Understanding this, Lin Wuji silently nodded and ceased his objections.
In response, Lian Yun smiled lightly but did not express any opinion since she also disliked drawing attention.
Thus, the three of them left the Training Room and took a car to a place known as the Ghost Market.
The so-called Ghost Market is a place specifically for selling Ghost Slaves! Across the world, whether in human cities or Demon Clan cities, there are Ghost Markets.
However, unlike human territories, the Demon Realm also has slave markets dedicated to selling humans! That place is simply a nightmarish hell for humanity.
Even mere rumors about it can send chills down one's spine, let alone witnessing it firsthand.
Due to the frequent Howling of Ghosts and Wolves caused by Spirits, the Ghost Market in human territories is mostly located on the outskirts of cities. Generally, a large open space is left before reaching the residential areas.
However, the capital city is somewhat different. As the most powerful city in all of Asia, every inch of land is precious and cannot be wasted. The technology and architecture here are also among the highest standards. Moreover, the capital gathers almost all of China's Noble Families, Major Powers, and Conglomerates, which is why the Ghost Market here is situated right in the bustling commercial center.
A separate street has been designated as the location for the Ghost Market, and as a result, both rent and Spirit prices are exorbitantly high.
Nonetheless, this also means that Spirits with special abilities frequently appear!
This has given rise to another profession: Grave Robber.
Digging up ghosts is akin to betting on stones; one can buy Ghost Slaves at high or low prices and then test them. If they possess special abilities, it could lead to a windfall! If not, one won't go bankrupt either since the purchased Ghost Slaves can still be resold.
Although prices vary widely, most Grave Robbers exercise restraint by setting a baseline price for Spirits of certain levels. This way, even if they incur losses, they won't be significant.
Very few would spend a fortune on low-level Spirits.
Of course, this isn't absolute; after all, there have always been reckless individuals in the world, especially in today's realm where Spirits roam freely. Many people may appear normal but have hearts as sinister as vengeful ghosts.
Some Grave Robbers are extremely eager for fame. A discerning Grave Robber not only stands to gain immense wealth but also earns respect from various powers and influential figures, achieving both fame and fortune.
(End of Chapter)
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