My career has infinite upgrades.

Gu Qing frowned.

What's wrong with the teacher here?

In Gu Qing's mind, Li Tieshan was a positive figure who treated his students very well.

He had previously received supplements from Li Tieshan.

After converting himself into a useless dual-F rank profession, the other teachers basically stopped contacting him.

Only Li Tieshan would encourage him from time to time, telling him not to give up easily.

But how did Teacher Li end up here?

Gu Qing remembered that Li Tieshan was very poor and lived a very frugal life. Why would he come to the underground black market with an entrance fee of twenty energy crystals?

Li Tieshan was standing at another stall, arguing with the stall owner about something.

Gu Qing thought for a moment, then walked over.

He is now completely covered in a black robe, so he is not afraid of being recognized.

Upon getting closer, Gu Qingcai overheard the conversation between Li Tieshan and the stall owner.

"Why has the price gone up again? Didn't you say last time it would only cost 20,000 energy crystals?" Li Tieshan asked, his expression somewhat agitated.

The stall owner said impatiently, "Don't you know the rules of this black market? The price changes every time, and this is the price right now!"

"Besides, you know what this is. It's a rare item that has a chance to upgrade your profession! 20,000 energy crystals was just a special offer back then!"

Li Tieshan's expression changed several times before he realized that he had lost his composure.

He was also aware of some of the rules of the black market; the more anxious he appeared, the less favorable it would be for him to negotiate a lower price.

Taking a deep breath, Li Tieshan looked at the stall owner and said, "This stuff of yours has side effects. There's a 99% chance it will cause your profession to drop a rank, and only a 1% chance it will allow your profession to advance a rank. With such a significant side effect, 20,000 energy crystals is already a very high price."

The stall owner said nonchalantly, "My stuff has a lot of side effects, but you still really want it, don't you?"

"Black market prices depend entirely on demand. If you don't need it, it's worthless; if you do need it, it's worth a fortune."

"Besides, this stuff of mine doesn't have an expiration date. Once a member of a family awakens a low-ranking profession, it will definitely fetch a high price."

Li Tieshan bit his lip and looked at the stall owner in front of him, saying, "Thirty thousand! I can only give you thirty thousand energy crystals at most!"

The stall owner waved his hand: "The price is 50,000 now! No bargaining!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tieshan couldn't hold back any longer and said anxiously, "Just sell it to me. I have a student who has great potential, perfect combat skills, and works very hard, but he's just unlucky."

"If you sell me this rare item, and I let him use it, I'll have him give you an extra 20,000 energy crystals later, how about that?"

The stall owner scoffed, "Look at this poor bastard. This student you're talking about must be poor too, wanting to buy now and pay later?"

"Leaving aside whether he can advance to the next level, even if he does, how long will it take him to give me 20,000 energy crystals?"

"Don't be ridiculous, this is the black market. If you don't have money, get lost."

Gu Qing, who was listening nearby, was startled.

A student with perfect combat skills?

Who else but myself?

There is a 99% chance of failing to advance and dropping a rank, and a 1% chance of advancing.

This rare item was indeed something he desperately needed, given his dual F-rank profession.

Gu Qing watched Li Tieshan anxiously trying to negotiate with the stall owner and remained silent for a moment.

Then he stepped forward and threw the black card.

"There are 30,000 energy crystals in here, it's yours."

Li Tieshan caught the black card that was thrown to him in a daze, somewhat bewildered.

Before he could react, Gu Qing had already turned and left.

As Li Tieshan watched the departing figure in black robes, he was about to call out to him when the stall owner snatched the black card from his hand.

"Alright! Anything can happen in the black market. If you're lucky, then don't be shy. But for some big shot, it's just something tossed around."

After leaving the area, Gu Qing began looking for some concealment items at the stalls.

Giving Li Tieshan the energy crystal wasn't so much because he was emotionally devastated; it mainly gave Gu Qing an idea.

If Li Tieshan were to buy this strange item and give it to himself, he could use it as an excuse to excel in the college entrance examination.

Otherwise, given his high college entrance exam score, it's impossible to explain why he has two F-rank professions.

At that time, you could say that this rare item helped you advance in your profession.

Shaking his head to clear these thoughts, Gu Qing began to carefully search for items that could be used for concealment.

To get to the location of the parchment without anyone noticing, you need a concealment item.

Moreover, the rank cannot be low.

Gu Qing turned around halfway and found that there were some hidden items, but they were either too low-grade and risked being exposed, or too expensive.

Just as Gu Qing was preparing to buy a concealment item at a high price, he suddenly saw an item at a stall.

[Invisibility Talisman]

[Disposable props]

[Rank: A]

[Effect: After use, it can conceal one's appearance and aura for one hour, and can block the perception of those of rank A and below.]

This invisibility talisman is great, it works very well, and because it's a one-time use item, the price won't be too high.

Gu Qing directly asked about the price, and the stall owner quoted 10,000 energy crystals, which Gu Qing eventually bargained down to 5,000.

After acquiring the concealment talisman, Gu Qing planned to find a secluded place to use it.

As Gu Qing entered a corner not far away, he was about to use a concealment talisman when his body suddenly stiffened, and he heard Cecilia's voice in his ear.

"Master, someone is following us."

Gu Qing turned around and saw a figure completely shrouded in a black robe.

This kind of attire is quite common in the black market.

"Master, there is an aura of the abyss emanating from the other party."

Cecilia's words made Gu Qing tense up.

Judging from the other person's gaze, it seemed as if they were the target.

"Gu Qing?"

Gu Qing felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, never expecting that the other party would directly reveal her identity.

When did this guy start following me?

Even Cecilia didn't notice.

Gu Qing remained silent and did not speak.

Seeing that Gu Qing didn't speak, the other party continued, "Before awakening and job change, his combat skills were perfect and his attributes reached the maximum of 10 points. After awakening and job change, he became a useless double F-rank character."

"But strangely enough, this useless guy with two F-ranks managed to raise his level to 5 during the secret realm trial."

"I'm really curious, did you level up by killing monsters using an F-rank simp or an F-rank undead apprentice?"

Gu Qing's heart sank little by little.

The other person knows him so well!

"Who are you?" Gu Qing asked.

The figure in black robes chuckled lightly: "Who I am is not important, and I will not pry into your secrets, after all, everyone has their own secrets."

"I've come to you just to ask if you'd like to join us?"

"You guys?" Gu Qing frowned.

The figure in black robes spoke up, "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself."

"I am a deacon of the Church of the Abyss."

You may call me "Raven".