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Chapter 108, Section 107: Entering the Black Market, Obtaining a Killer Technique!

"friend?"

The archbishop's eyes flashed, and he looked at Gu Yuan with a meaningful gaze.

He certainly didn't know about the modern meme "I have a friend".

But his investigation over the past few months has made it clear to him that apart from two elves and a merchant, Gu Yuan doesn't have any monks he regularly associates with.

If that's the case, then where do you get friends?

However, he did not point it out, knowing that the young man might have some unspeakable difficulties.

So he smiled and spoke in a kind tone:

"It's very simple. The goddess will not target a monk for a little bit of impiety."

"The effectiveness of the goddess's magic ultimately depends on how much we are willing to believe in the goddess."

"You can tell that 'friend' that as long as he firmly believes in the existence of the Goddess and persists in reading the sacred texts, he will one day master the magic of regeneration."

"I firmly believe that everyone has their day to shine."

It may seem like just polite talk, but it's actually necessary because mastering certain magic requires talent, which is the authority granted by the goddess.

Without the necessary permissions, even knowing the method is useless. The future Frilian is a case in point; despite possessing the sacred texts, she was subjected to numerous restrictions because she did not believe in the goddess.

When Philon was sick, he couldn't even use a simple healing spell; he could only use the most basic ailment diagnosis spell.

"Is that so?" Gu Yuan nodded slightly, understanding somewhat in his heart.

He admitted that these words offered some comfort.

"I have a friend," he said, probably having been seen through, but since the other party had given him an out, he simply accepted it.

At least, they haven't given up hope.

"I hope I can master it quickly; I've always had great faith in my goddess."

With this thought in mind, Gu Yuan walked all the way to the church gate and then waved goodbye to the archbishop.

Next, it's time to get down to business—go to the black market and find a killer move that can instantly boost your combat power.

The archbishop watched his departing figure, lost in thought and remaining silent.

The thought in my heart about "the first human being in history to be chosen by a holy relic".

Records include "the first human in history to be granted power by a goddess."

This made him sigh softly.

"I hope you can keep your word and not join the royal family's camp so easily."

The archbishop turned around and said, "Once the new emperor ascends the throne, I should also prepare for my funeral."

"The goddess's influence still lingers, so the imperial power and divine power will not break apart for the time being, but one day they will eventually split and become enemies."

"Will you grow up before I die?"

He secretly hoped that if this could happen, the burden on his shoulders would be lighter, but he also knew that the probability was extremely slim, at most five years. Although his special status made him feel ashamed, it was not so uncommon as to defy common sense.

The archbishop thought to himself, "Let some other young bishops take over." He slowly walked back into the church, though a sliver of hope still lingered in his heart.

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At the same time, Gu Yuan quickly arrived at the entrance to the underground black market in the capital, following his memory.

This transaction involves the succession of someone else's assets, so to avoid unnecessary trouble...

He used a magic spell to change his appearance, donning an inconspicuous gray robe and perfectly concealing his magic and fighting spirit to the level of an ordinary adventurer before bowing his head and blending into the crowd of people in the black market.

With a clear purpose, Gu Yuan quickly scanned the stalls on both sides of the street. About ten minutes later, he stopped in front of the largest shop here, which specialized in dealing with stolen goods.

On the counter, several old scrolls caught his eye.

Among them, several striking names instantly captured his full attention.

Earth Shatter - Wave Slash

Tenchō - Instant Flash Strike

Dimension Slash

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"These names—?!"

Gu Yuan was deeply shaken.

Leaving aside the final "dimensional slash," which was probably a translation issue, the magic bestowed by the goddess translates text into language she can understand.

The original text might be a slash that is enough to cut through space; the word "enough" is quite telling.

But even ignoring that, the former and the latter are quite domineering: the earth splits and the sky pierces—”

"A matching martial arts technique? Or does it originate from the same lineage?"

Gu Yuan secretly thought to himself.

Whichever it is, it is very likely the ultimate skill he has been searching for that can greatly enhance his immediate combat power.

He suppressed his excitement and glanced at the price tags—the first two books were worth 200 gold coins, and the last one was worth 500 gold coins.

The price is high, but compared to the potential improvement these martial arts skills could bring, it's practically dirt cheap.

Without hesitation, he reached out and prepared to pick up a book to examine it.

call out!

A sharp stone dart whistled through the air as it hurtled toward the back of his hand. The angle was tricky, and the force was ruthless.

Gu Yuan didn't even look at it, and flicked his finger with his backhand, the movement was casual and understated.

Peng!

The dart exploded in mid-air, turning into a handful of fine stone powder that fell to the ground.

Behind the counter, a man wearing a large straw hat, whose face was obscured, shuddered almost imperceptibly.

He lifted his straw hat and gave Gu Yuan a second look.

"Wow, impressive skills, sir."

The voice beneath the bamboo hat deepened, "These items are valuable; don't touch them if you're not buying. Since you have the means, please proceed."

Gu Yuan said no more and picked up the three scrolls.

After confirming that everything was correct, he readily took out a gold bar of equivalent value from his money bag and placed it on the counter.

The gleam of the gold nugget immediately attracted many greedy and covetous glances from those around.

The man in the straw hat remained silent, quickly finished counting the gold bars, swept them under the counter, and said in a hoarse voice, "Cash on delivery."

Once the goods leave the store, whether they bring good fortune or misfortune is left to fate.

However, given this guest's strength, he shouldn't be afraid of those petty thieves.

11 Liang Gu Yuan carefully put the scroll into his pocket and immediately turned to leave the black market.

As soon as he entered a relatively quiet alley, several "rats" following behind him eagerly surrounded him and blocked his way.

There were five or six people, their eyes practically overflowing with greed.

"Kid, you'd better know your place—"

Before the leader could finish speaking, Gu Yuan's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

The next second, a terrifying sonic boom and a series of teeth-grinding bone-crushing sounds exploded in the narrow alley!

Gu Yuan's speed was beyond their visual perception, like a tiger among sheep, making it completely unnecessary for him to use any martial arts techniques.

Even with just fists and palms enveloped in intense fighting spirit, each simple strike carries overwhelming and terrifying power.

"ah-!

"Bang!"

A brief chorus of screams, impacts, and shattering sounds mingled together, then abruptly ceased as if a neck had been snapped.

Within a few breaths, the alley fell silent, leaving only a few corpses twisted at bizarre angles and thick blood slowly spreading across the ground.

A gust of wind blew by, stirring up dust and carrying a heavy stench of blood, and then everything fell silent.

Gu Yuan's figure had long since disappeared at the alley entrance, as if he had never appeared at all.

He couldn't wait to find a quiet place to immediately learn those martial arts techniques whose names alone sounded incredibly powerful.

Even if it may not be able to truly cut through space.