章 11: Chapter 11—Black Wind Marketplace [1]
Wang Lin exited the Sect together with Su Mu, Li Yun Tian, and Zhou Hu.
After arriving at Su Mu's quarters, he easily found them at the usual spot. Another guy named Zhang San was with them, but he decided to stay behind and clean Su Mu's house like a zealot. Wang Lin found his ass-kissing skills quite impressive, though a bit over the top.
As they walked along the pathway leading to Black Wind Marketplace, Wang Lin patted Su Mu on the back, noticing his flustered expression. Trying to ease the atmosphere, he asked, "Brother Su, do you visit Black Wind Marketplace on a daily basis?"
Because Wang Lin had become a direct disciple of the Sect Master, and his monstrous talent set him apart, Su Mu, Li Yun Tian, and Zhou Hu found it difficult to get along with him naturally. His status and strength now placed him above them as a senior. To break the awkwardness, Wang Lin decided to initiate the conversation.
Su Mu, flustered by the direct question, gulped and replied respectfully, "Senior Brother Wang, it depends. Since my sister now oversees the marketplace, I don't visit as often."
Ohh...
"Is it because of your sister, then?" Wang Lin asked, his tone laced with concern.
At the mention of his sister, Su Mu's expression darkened, as though recalling some traumatic experience from his past. Yet, he managed to respond properly, "Yes, Brother Wang. If my sister catches me hanging around and wasting time at the marketplace, she'll definitely scold me. Worst case, she might freeze me for an entire day..."
Wang Lin vividly remembered Su Yan from his memories. She was as pure as ice and as flawless as jade, one of the most beautiful women in the small world. With her cultivation-obsessed nature, it was likely that she'd beat her brother senseless if he caught her attention.
"No worries, I'm the one who brought you here. If it comes to that, I'll handle her..." he said, chuckling inwardly. There was no way he could face Su Yan on equal footing; she was a genuine core disciple, while he was only a 5th layer Initial Element cultivator. Still, if things escalated, his Unyielding Golden Skeleton would provide him with enough Yuan Qi in the heat of battle. Even then, he knew he'd lose if it turned into a battle of attrition.
Li Yun Tian and Zhou Hu exchanged bitter smiles. The former spoke up politely, "Senior Brother Wang, Senior Sister Su's cultivation is actually at the True Element Realm."
"Oh, that's impressive… Brother Su, your sister is a true genius," Wang Lin said, his voice laced with a hint of surprise and amusement.
Su Mu coughed awkwardly before quickly replying, "That's not true at all... The real genius is you, Brother Wang. At your age, my sister was only at the Body Tempering Realm. Yet, you've already reached the Initial Element at the age of just twelve. As for me, I'm still—"
Wang Lin cut him off with a light chuckle. "No need to flatter me, Brother. I know my talent is uncommon, but you shouldn't put yourself down. Just work harder, and I'm sure you'll break through soon enough." He offered these words in good faith, knowing Su Mu was already at the peak of Body Tempering, and thinking ahead as his soon-to-be brother-in-law.
Helping him cultivate will also bring me closer to Su Yan… Wang Lin mused, a hidden grin tugging at the corners of his mouth.
Hearing Wang Lin's encouraging words, Su Mu became flustered but quickly regained his confidence. "I won't let Brother down! As soon as I return, I'm going into seclusion and won't come out until I break through!"
Li Yun Tian and Zhou Hu exchanged happy smiles, relieved to see their young master forming a friendship with someone who genuinely cared about his progress. Initially, they had feared that things might not go smoothly between Su Mu and Wang Lin, but their concerns had faded. Senior Brother Wang wasn't the arrogant type they'd expected. Unlike the First Elder's grandson, he hadn't become conceited despite his superior status and strength, showing a carefree and good-natured personality. On top of that, forging a relationship with a direct disciple of the Sect Master promised to turn their lives upside down—in the best possible way.
In the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the four of them arrived at the Black Wind Marketplace. The area was bustling with rows of stalls and cultivators, with people from High Heaven Pavilion, Storm Manor, and Blood Battle Gang moving around and managing the stalls. The marketplace seemed vast—so large that Wang Lin couldn't see the end of it, even from his vantage point. In the distant center stood three houses, where the guardians from each sect resided to ensure no conflicts arose between disciples.
"Welcome to the Black Wind Marketplace, Brother Wang," Su Mu said, his excitement evident. "You can find all sorts of cultivation-related items here, and purchase from any of the stalls. If you're lucky and have sharp eyes, you might even stumble upon Earth-tier treasures at a fraction of the usual price."
"Earth-tier, huh. Let's see if luck is on our side today," Wang Lin replied with a nod, his eyes gleaming with interest. From a distance, he could already sense a faint aura of Yang-attributed treasures, thanks to his Yang-origin Seal, fueling his own excitement.
Without further delay, Wang Lin made his way toward the bustling market, with Su Mu and the others following close behind. Since he was the one seeking Yang-related items and had brought them along, they could only accompany him and search together. Not that their help was necessary—Wang Lin could locate every Yang treasure in the Black Wind Marketplace by himself, thanks to his Yang-origin Seal.
However, he also had a secret goal in mind—forcing Su Yan to take action and establish a connection with her, through any means necessary. Hopefully, his status and the good-natured persona he was pretending to be would come in handy when the time came.
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