Battle Through the Heavens: Purple Heaven Thunder Emperor

Chapter 187 Black Seal City

Several hours passed, and the sun gradually began to set in the west. After the caravan crossed a mountain ridge,

"Phew, we're finally here!" A guard breathed a huge sigh of relief.

"Haha. Tonight, I'll be surrounded by beautiful women and enjoying music in brothels. I'm going to take on three of them!"

"You? You'd be lucky to even manage one, let alone three?"

"Ha ha."

The guards laughed loudly, venting their pent-up frustration.

In this Black Corner Region, guarding is no easy task; the mortality rate is extremely high. Every time they go out, their heads are on the line.

"My lord! My lord!" The old man walked to the front of the carriage and called out softly.

Xiao Bai, who was sitting cross-legged on the truck, slowly opened his eyes after hearing the sound and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"My lord, we're almost there!" the old man said, bowing respectfully.

"Hmm!" Xiao Bai glanced at the seemingly respectful old man in front of him and responded indifferently.

Before calling him, the old man appeared nervous and hesitant, but in reality, he was secretly observing and sizing him up for a moment.

But the old man was shrewd and cunning; one could not discern his thoughts from his eyes, and Xiao Bai pretended not to know.

Fishing!

He is the best in this field and considers himself to be no less capable than others!

He stood up and looked into the distance.

A vast city, its walls entirely constructed of black boulders, lies sprawling on the plains before the mountains.

The unique gloomy sky of the Black Corner Region, with faint sunlight penetrating through it, illuminates the outline of the city, making it resemble a giant black beast lying on the plain.

From a distance, the bustling little black dots, like ants, kept gathering and surging into the dark maw of the giant beast.

"Is this Black Seal City?"

Xiao Bai murmured to himself, his gaze fixed on the vast city below. Its scale was no less than that of Canaan City, the city of Canaan Academy, and it was even more prosperous.

"Reporting to you, sir, this is Black Seal City. It is a renowned prosperous city throughout the entire Black Corner Region, with a highly developed commerce!"

"The most famous of these is the Black Seal Auction House. Its influence extends far beyond the Black Corner Region, reaching even regions beyond. Many powerful forces on the Northwest Continent have participated in its auctions to varying degrees!"

The old man spoke eloquently about Black Seal City, a hint of pride flickering in his aged, cloudy eyes.

Standing with his hands behind his back on the truck, Xiao Bai did not interrupt him, but listened quietly, his eyes thoughtful.

Eight Doors?

He could tell from the old man's tone that this old fellow was probably connected to Black Seal City, which was controlled by the Eight Doors.

So the confidence behind his series of small actions must be Yuan Yi!

Xiao Bai remained noncommittal about the bustling Black Seal City he described. If it were really that powerful, it would be strange if Yuan Yi, a mere Dou Huang, could defend it.

The other forces in the Black Corner Region, especially those with Dou Zong in charge, are not exactly benevolent men and women, except for the rule-abiding Canaan Academy.

They wouldn't just stand by and watch such a big piece of meat fall into the hands of the Eight Gates.

However, the Black Seal Auction House did indeed offer many good items in the original story, such as the seventh-grade pill Yin Yang Xuanlong Pill and the Three Thousand Thunderbolts, which both came from this auction house.

"It seems there are quite a few tricks up their sleeves among these eight doors!" Xiao Bai muttered to himself.

Lost in thought, the caravan roared down from the mountaintop and arrived at the massive, dark city gate.

A long queue had already formed at the city gate. It seemed that everyone entering the city had to pay a considerable entrance fee to the dozen or so men in black who looked like city guards.

"My lord, I have discovered a grave problem!"

Just as Xiao Bai looked up at the three large characters "Black Seal City" on the city gate, the little golden dragon suddenly transmitted his voice in a serious tone.

"What is it?"

Xiao Bai's gaze slowly moved down, landing on the dozen or so men in black uniforms at the city gate.

Ignoring the startled tone of the creature in his sleeve, the little golden dragon was usually too mischievous, only becoming serious for a moment when it encountered the old lizard underground.

"We're out of money! Not a single gold coin left!"

Xiao Bai glanced at the cuffs and said irritably, "What's that pile of things under your feet?"

"The ugly lizard's fire orbs!" From within his sleeve, the little golden dragon rolled over on a pile of fire orbs, exclaiming comfortably, "You know what, using these things as a bed is actually quite warm!"

"!" Xiao Bai seriously doubted whether the pressure from that giant claw earlier had damaged his brain!

He was sleeping on a mountain of gold, and yet he solemnly told him that he had no money?

I can't be bothered with this guy who's usually so clever, but now acts like an idiot.

"Does it feel nice?" A soft female voice came from not far away.

Xiao Bai turned his head and saw a seemingly frail woman in the procession entering the city, her face slightly flushed, asking a bald, burly man behind her a question as if she were very shy.

"Hehe, little girl, you feel good!" The bald, burly man grinned lewdly at the woman's seemingly weak and vulnerable appearance.

"Want to touch here again? The feel in the front might be even better!" The woman suddenly smiled, slightly thrusting out her ample breasts, and said in a seductive voice.

"Hehe. Okay!"

Just as the bald, burly man was overcome with lust and reached out, momentarily stunned, a dagger suddenly slid out from the woman's sleeve, flashing a sharp, cold light, and viciously slashed at his throat.

The bald man instantly clutched his throat, and blood spurted out.

His eyes widened in anger as he stared in disbelief at the seemingly delicate woman who had just been alluring and appeared ready to consummate their relationship, only to be so ruthless in her attack!

"Tsk tsk. Another idiot who just arrived in the Black Corner Region. Which of these women who can survive and thrive in the Black Corner Region is someone to be trifled with?"

Among the onlookers, some sneered and shook their heads, clearly not having seen this situation before.

The black-clad man guarding the city gate glanced indifferently at the bald, burly man who was lying on the ground struggling slightly, then turned away and ignored him.

Soon, only a corpse and a pool of blood that was gradually congealing remained on the ground.

Several figures dressed in hemp clothing appeared out of nowhere, expressionless, and deftly stuffed the burly man's corpse into sacks, as if they had done it countless times before. They then casually tossed the sacks into a cart and sped away.

The onlookers lined up again, some chatting and laughing, as if nothing had happened.

Looking at the pool of blood on the ground and the countless brown spots on the surrounding bluestone, Xiao Bai gained a new understanding of the chaos in the Black Corner Region.

"Manager Huang, right?" Xiao Bai looked at the old man in the caravan and asked.

"I dare not accept such praise. I am the third child in my family. Please just call me Huang San. What are your orders, sir?" the old man hurriedly said with a smile.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you along the way!" Xiao Bai nodded and smiled, "But I have something I'd like to ask Steward Huang for help with."

"No trouble at all! Everyone encounters difficulties when traveling. It's just a small favor!" The old man waved his hand and smiled, "I wonder how I can be of assistance?"

Xiao Bai took out a fire bead from his sleeve and said, "I've been through a lot and have nothing of value except this fire bead, which is comparable to a third-tier fire-attribute magic core. I'd like to exchange it for some gold coins with Steward Huang. Is that possible?"

Entering the city requires paying a city fee. Xiao Bai wasn't looking for trouble at the moment; this was all he could do!

The old man looked at the fiery red bead in Xiao Bai's hand, which emanated a scorching heat. He couldn't help but swallow, a look of surprise appearing on his face.

Despite his background and extensive experience, he had never seen anything like this before.

"Sir, you wish to enter the city, but there's no need. You're with our caravan; you don't need to pay the entry fee. You should keep this bead!"

"If you lack gold coins after entering the city, you can exchange this item at the 'Black Seal Auction House,' which happens to be our destination!"

The old man spoke with a smile, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.

"Is that so?" Xiao Bai smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you!"

"No trouble at all, sir. Please wait a moment while I inform the city guards!" the old man said, then took his leave.

This book has a brand new chapter.

Let's take a look!

"Hehe. Black Seal Auction House!" Xiao Bai watched his hurried back, a playful smile rising in his eyes.

The old man stepped forward and chatted familiarly with the black-clad guards, then waved to the caravan. Amidst the envious gazes of the queuing crowd, he passed through the heavy city gate.

The convoy traveled along the street, and Xiao Bai leisurely surveyed the city. The roads were wide, there were many shops, and the houses and ground were all black, which was quite in line with the style of the Black Corner Region.

However, there was one thing that left Xiao Bai speechless: in just a few hundred meters, he witnessed more than ten fights, some of which involved bloodshed, and the people around him seemed to take it all in stride and ignore it.

chaos!

This is his impression of Black Seal City.

"My lord, we've arrived!"

Half an hour later, the caravan stopped in front of a colossal building with the two ancient characters "Black Seal" inscribed on it.

"This is the most famous Black Seal Auction House in Black Seal City. They accept all kinds of medicinal herbs and magic cores!"

"Thank you very much!" Xiao Bai nodded and said, "Seeing that you've traveled a long way, you must be eager to complete the handover of the goods as soon as possible. Please continue on your way!"

After saying that, Xiao Bai jumped off the truck and slowly walked into the auction house.

"You go with them to hand over the work, I'll go and report to the supervisor!" After watching Xiao Bai's figure disappear, the old man instructed the burly man behind him.

"Third Uncle, for someone to be recognized as a master by such a legendary magical beast, his identity must be extraordinary. We'd better not get involved to avoid bringing trouble upon ourselves!" the burly man said, frowning.

"Heh. So what if you're extraordinary? Once you're in this Black Corner Region, even if you have a huge background, as long as you keep things clean, who will know?" The old man's face turned sinister, then became fanatical.

"That's a dragon! A legendary dragon!"

"Reaching the pinnacle means becoming a creature standing at the top of the continent. Do you know how great a contribution that would be if we just reported that?"

"It means we won't have to stay in this shabby caravan, braving wind and rain, risking our lives for a living!"

"If things really succeed, there might be a huge reward, allowing you to advance to an even higher level!"

"Do you really want to spend your whole life at the bottom of society, being bullied and exploited by everyone, and die somewhere without anyone even knowing?"

The robust man still hesitated.

"Stop it! Indecisiveness won't get you anywhere," the old man glared at him darkly, then softened his tone.

"You're the only son in our family. Your third uncle is getting old, and that's about it for him. But you're still young and talented. You need to seize this opportunity, understand?"

"On this continent, the rise of every powerful figure is an epic tale, accompanied by both opportunity and risk."

"Alright!" The burly man sighed and nodded.

"Go! Keep a close eye on those people in those groups. Until I return, they are not allowed to talk to anyone about what happened today!"

After saying that, the old man walked to the side of the auction house and entered through the side door.

As Xiao Bai entered the auction house, he was greeted by a bustling atmosphere and huge screens displaying information about various items.

The hall was exceptionally large, with many people coming and going, constantly lingering and looking around at the well-arranged crystal counters, or discussing prices with the staff.

Xiao Bai looked around and realized that this was the first time he had ever seen such a large-scale auction house. Compared to it, the one in Wutan City seemed like a joke.

"Interesting!" Xiao Bai's lips suddenly curled up slightly. "Is this considered credit for my contribution?"

He shook his head and ignored it.

"Sir, what would you like to order?" A maid stepped forward and bowed as she asked, showing no contempt for Xiao Bai, who was dressed in tattered clothes.

"I'm selling this!" Xiao Bai flipped his hand, and a fire bead appeared in his palm, causing the surrounding temperature to gradually rise.

The maidservant took two steps back, and after a moment of surprise, said, "Please come with me!"

The maid led Xiao Bai to an appraisal room on the second floor and bowed, saying, "Sir, I don't understand what you're selling. It needs to be examined by a professional appraiser. If it's valuable, it can even be put up for auction!"

Xiao Bai was slightly speechless. Was it too much of a show to bring a Great Dou Master's Fire Pearl here? He just wanted to exchange it for some gold coins, change his clothes, and find a place to stay.

Nodding slightly, Xiao Bai pushed open the door and went inside; since he was already there...

An old man with thinning, gray hair saw someone enter and his sharp eyes slowly swept over Xiao Bai.

"Please have a seat. What do you need me to examine?"

Xiao Bai didn't say anything, and casually handed over the fire pearl.

"This is... a magic core? No... it looks like a magic core, but it's not as hard as one."

"Such violent fire energy!"

The old man looked at it with great interest, muttering to himself.

"Tell me! How many gold coins can I get in exchange?" Xiao Bai didn't have time to listen to his rambling and asked directly.

"Sir, although this is the first time I've seen this item, judging from its energy fluctuations, it's only at the third level, so its value isn't high. However, its rarity makes it worth 20,000 gold coins. What do you think?"

"Okay, replace these ten together, and put the remaining gold coins in a storage ring for me!" Xiao Bai took out ten fire beads from his sleeve.

"Very well!" The old man nodded with interest. "If you have nothing else to do, please wait in the front hall. Someone will hand you the storage ring!"

Xiao Bai nodded and turned to leave.

"Is this the person you were talking about?" The old man asked softly, his eyes slightly narrowed, after Xiao Bai left.

"Yes, sir, it's him!"

(End of this chapter)