In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Back when he was at Song Academy, Lu Yuan had heard Chen Pi and the others mention the existence of the black market many times.

They knew that in this black market, not only could one trade stolen goods that could not be brought to light, but one could also buy all kinds of contraband.

If you're lucky, you might even be able to buy a cultivation technique.

However, the black market is a mixed bag, and all sorts of people can be found there.

If you don't have enough strength to protect yourself, it's best not to go there lightly.

If it's just to take a look and broaden one's horizons, then it's fine.

However, if you engage in large-scale transactions or even flaunt your wealth, you are very likely to be targeted.

That's why, although Lu Yuan had always been curious, he had also ventured into the black market.

However, he now has enough confidence.

After these days of nurturing and tempering, the qi and blood in his body are several times more abundant than before.

Even if one were to unleash the perfected Wind-Breaking Blade Technique and generate blade light, it should be able to withstand at least ten or so attacks.

In addition, with his finger-flicking skill already perfected, he might not be unable to fight even against a master of the Transformation Realm.

If they really get targeted, it's hard to say who will end up stealing whom.

After nightfall, Lu Yuan made some simple preparations, then carried a large package and went out.

Although it was only early evening, there were already very few people to be seen on the streets.

The houses on both sides had their doors and windows tightly closed.

Even the refugees that used to be a common sight on the roadside seem to have all disappeared.

It's unclear whether it was because the year-end was approaching and the government had done a cleanup, or for some other reason.

After turning left and right and going around several alleys, Lu Yuan finally arrived at the entrance to the black market.

From the outside, it appears to be just a large courtyard, even larger than the Black Tiger Gang's lair.

Two burly men stood like door gods on either side of the courtyard gate.

"Entry fee: two hundred coins!"

As soon as Lu Yuan reached the door, one of the burly men spoke directly.

"The entrance fee of two hundred coins alone would probably deter most ordinary people!"

Lu Yuan thought to himself, then took out two coins of silver and handed them over.

"Remember, fighting is strictly prohibited in the black market, and robbing others is absolutely forbidden. Otherwise, you will face the consequences!"

After the burly man took the silver, he spoke again.

Lu Yuan nodded, then carried the package and walked into the courtyard.

The moment he stepped into the courtyard, he felt as if he had entered another world.

Not only was it brightly lit, but the rows of stalls were also neatly arranged.

The people moving between the stalls were mostly covered with cloaks and masks, making it difficult to discern their appearances, and even distinguish between men and women.

Lu Yuan turned his head and glanced at the stall next to him. There were cloaks and masks for sale, so he casually bought a set.

With a black cloak covering his body and a mask that completely conceals his face, even acquaintances might not be able to recognize him.

As Lu Yuan ventured deeper, he discovered that the items on the stalls were gradually becoming more valuable.

Even contraband items like bows, crossbows, and armor could be found.

At some of the stalls, you can also see a number of antiques with a rustic, earthy feel.

Lu Yuan was naturally not interested in these things.

"Friend, is there anything you wish to sell?"

At that moment, a stall owner suddenly stood up and stopped Lu Yuan.

"yes!"

The circulation of Qi and blood within Lu Yuan's body made his voice sound much deeper and more resonant.

"What a coincidence! I buy everything here. I don't ask where it comes from, and I don't arbitrarily lower the price. It's all cash on delivery, honest business!"

The stall owner quickly smiled and said, "If you'd like, I can inspect the goods first, and I'll definitely give you a good price!"

Lu Yuan didn't waste any words and simply put the package down, letting the other party open it.

"These are all good quality items!"

Upon opening the package, the stall owner's eyes lit up, and he quickly began to count the contents.

"Friend, how about I round it up to three hundred taels of silver?"

Before long, the stall owner looked up at Lu Yuan and asked with a smile.

"Can!"

Lu Yuan nodded; his previous estimate was roughly the same value.

"That's it!"

The stall owner's face lit up with joy, and he quickly handed Lu Yuan three hundred taels of silver.

"Friend, if you have anything of this quality again, I'll take as much as you want, and I promise you won't be cheated on the price!"

Lu Yuan nodded and put the silver note away.

He didn't rush to leave, but continued to stroll around.

Whether it's braised pork, nourishing soup, qi-tonifying soup, or even rejuvenation pills and qi-blood pills, you can buy them all at Guangchuntang.

Therefore, he doesn't lack resources to aid his cultivation; rather, he lacks cultivation techniques.

Both the Wind-Breaking Saber Technique and the Finger Flicking Skill have reached perfection and no further training is needed.

The Five Animal Fist, which has also been perfected, still requires continued practice to cultivate and refine one's Qi and blood, but at most one can maintain a practice schedule of three times a day, leaving a considerable amount of time to spare.

It wasn't that he didn't want to cultivate more, but although the Replenishing Essence Soup could help him recover quickly, he still needed to rest for at least one or two hours.

So he wanted to see if he could buy new techniques on the black market and make use of his rest time.

Ideally, it should also be a movement technique, which would make up for his last weakness.

In terms of internal strength, the Five Animal Fist, which he has already mastered, is sufficient to support him in cultivating his Qi and blood to the level of Transformation Force.

In terms of offensive combat, he has the perfected Wind-Breaking Saber Technique and the perfected Finger Flicking Skill, which are sufficient for the time being, and there is no need to rush to learn new ones.

The only thing he needs right now is movement technique.

With proper movement techniques, one can handle both pursuit and escape with ease.

After walking around for a while, Lu Yuan did not see any stalls selling cultivation techniques.

"It seems we'll need to find other ways to obtain a new cultivation technique!"

Lu Yuan shook his head in disappointment, then turned and walked out.

"Hey... friend, want some cultivation techniques?"

He hadn't walked more than a few steps when a rather thin figure suddenly blocked Lu Yuan's path.

The other person was also wearing a black cloak and a rabbit head mask.

"What kind of technique?"

Lu Yuan's gaze sharpened slightly as he asked.

"I have the Tiger-Taming Fist from the Sanhe Martial Arts School, the Blazing Sun Palm from the Lieyang Martial Arts School, and Master Song Tingwei's Five Animal Fist... Today I'm selling them at a bargain price with tears in my eyes, all for only fifty taels of silver!"

The rabbit-headed man hesitated for a moment, then said in a low voice.

"Could you show me the Five Animal Fist?"

Lu Yuan's heart stirred, and he asked again.

Surprisingly, Master Song's Five Animal Fist could be bought on the black market.

"You can only view one page at most!"

The rabbit-headed man nodded.

Immediately, he took out a booklet and opened it to the first page.

"Half true, half false!"

Lu Yuan glanced at it and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

He had already mastered the Five Animal Fist to perfection, so he could easily tell that only half of the contents of this booklet were true, while the rest were just random fabrications that were impossible to practice.

If someone were to buy it and start training, they would likely not only fail to train, but could also completely ruin their health.

Without needing to look any further, Lu Yuan was certain that the other techniques this guy possessed were probably the same.

Without saying a word, he simply lifted his foot and continued walking.

"etc!"

The rabbit-headed man quickly reached out and grabbed Lu Yuan's arm.

"roll!"

Lu Yuan gave a low shout, easily shaking off the other person's hand, and then strode away.

The black market is indeed full of all sorts of people; someone actually tried to scam him with a fake manual. Luckily, he was cautious.

"Dark...Dark power!"

The rabbit-headed man looked down at his stinging, numb hand, his eyes filled with horror.

"Tauren...wait a minute...tauren..."

Just as Lu Yuan was about to leave the black market, the rabbit-headed man quickly caught up with him again.

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