It can be seen that this underground black market exists in an underground cave that is at least twenty feet underground. It is obviously a natural cave that has been artificially transformed. It covers an area of no less than a hundred acres. The overall look is like a drawing on paper.
The circle then branches out into the same structure with three legs.
There were not many people in the black market, probably because it had just fallen into the night.
As soon as John and his party came in, several people of various ages gathered around them.
"Sir, is this your first time here? I am very familiar with this place. Hiring me will definitely save you worry and effort..."
"Hire me, gentlemen. I have been working here for seven years. There is no goods that I can't find..."
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It turns out that they are a group of brokers who consider themselves as guides for their customers. Such people exist everywhere.
John didn't deliberately pretend to be sensible, and directly ordered a young man who looked more pleasing to the eye. When the other brokers saw this, they could only retreat in disappointment. Obviously, there are rules for accepting jobs in this black market. Those who do not follow the rules have already
I don’t know where I went, but the gangsters are not very good-tempered.
The young man introduced himself with a happy face:
"Thank you sir for hiring me. My name is Duke. You can just call me Duke. Although I have only worked in the black market for less than two years, I will never deliberately harm my employer. Duke's reputation is also here."
It is very resounding and will definitely recommend the most suitable and reasonably priced goods to gentlemen.”
John nodded noncommittally. He didn't have much hope for the integrity of this kind of broker, but at present, it seemed that the smooth-talking Duke was very sincere and did not give people the feeling of being cunning and cunning.
Through the introduction of Qiao Mou Duke, everyone learned that because this underground black market is jointly run by gangs in the dock area, it not only involves extraordinary things, but also smuggles contraband such as tobacco, alcohol, weapons, and large quantities of food and materials.
Even slave trade.
John is not interested in other things, he only cares about the existence of the extraordinary side.
"I heard that there are some magical items traded here. This is the purpose of our visit this time. We don't want to see anything else. And do you know the conditions of the other two black markets?"
Hearing John's question, Qiaozui Duke was stunned for a moment, and then realized that the person in front of him should be an extraordinary professional, so his attitude became obviously more respectful.
"Sir, I only know about the other two black markets, the Ailon Black Market in a wealthy area. I have the honor to introduce the business there to several respected gentlemen. There are transactions involving magical items and potions, and you must have someone to guarantee you before you can enter.
, the other black market is the mysterious trade fair located on Wensley Street in Clinton District. It is said that it is a secret trading place for some powerful wizards and wizard organizations. I only know the name, not the specific location. I am not a little person like me.
Accessible."
Qiao Mou Duke's introduction was roughly consistent with what Arthur knew. He also added a lot of details that Arthur didn't know. After all, their brothers had only sneaked into Jinsha Port for transactions a few times. Most of the time, the other party brought the goods.
They took the initiative to trade near the forest where they met. As the most wanted criminals in the Federation, the three Van der Linde brothers would not choose to take risks and expose themselves to dangerous environments just because of loneliness and curiosity.
When John heard this, he immediately became interested in the mysterious trade fair that Duke mentioned. Firstly, the black market was actually near the shop he just bought. Secondly, the trade fair organized by spellcasters such as mages and wizards should be more plentiful than extraordinary supplies.
Not only John, Klaus is even more interested in this. He is a man who wants to become a mysterious and noble spell caster. This kind of trade fair for wizards and wizards is perfect.
Soon, the four of them, led by Duke, came to the long strip area of one of the legs in the underground space. Here, small cave-like pavements were dug out on both sides of the cave wall. You can see above
Various products on display.
John turns on his spiritual vision from time to time and pays attention to the products in these shops. Most of them are some alchemical materials, which are not surprisingly spiritual. His family Klaus also purchased most of them when he was studying alchemy in the past few years.
Pass.
However, although there was no extraordinary spirituality, John and Klaus couldn't help but select a batch, because among the several formulas of extraordinary potions and oils that Klaus obtained from John for knight training, in addition to being the main
As for the extraordinary spiritual materials, these ordinary alchemical materials are also indispensable.
Soon John discovered a truly spiritual material in the store. It was a small red stone, probably no bigger than a baby's hand, but the spiritual vision was filled with a fiery pure Yang aura.
In his previous life, John, who tinkered with various spiritual things with a group of Taoist friends, recognized it at a glance. Isn't this cinnabar, the most common material in Taoism?
Cinnabar is cinnabar, also known as cinnabar, red cinnabar, and mercury sand. This thing is mainly mercury sulfide mineral, containing 86.2% mercury. In ancient and modern industries, it was the most important mineral raw material for refining mercury. Cinnabar crystals can also be used as
Important materials for laser technology.
At the same time, cinnabar is also a medicinal material with sedative, soothing and sterilizing effects. In ancient China, it was used as an important raw material for alchemy. It was named after the quality produced in Chenzhou in the past.
However, for people like them in Taoism, the greatest use of cinnabar is to draw talismans and make elixirs. Because cinnabar is pure yang in nature, it is the best to ward off evil spirits. In the Taiyin sect of the Taoist sect in the past life, there are records of mixing cinnabar with sulfur, saltpeter, etc.
The outer elixir thunder fire made of flammable and explosive materials can cause great damage to evil spirits and ghosts.
When John saw this thing, he thought he could get some for self-defense.
It just so happened that the copper mine owned by Klaus was haunted. If there really were ghosts or something like that, I would have tinkered with a few evil-proof thunder pills, and they would have definitely captured my soul.
"Sir, do you value this fire gold mine?"
The shop owner's voice interrupted John's thoughts. Seeing that the other person had been standing in front of the red stone for a while, the boss naturally took the initiative to talk to him.
When the other party said that cinnabar was called a fire gold mine, John felt that it was quite in line with the interest of this thing. Cinnabar itself can refine mercury, naturally contains a large amount of metals, and has pure yang and dry heat properties, so it is completely suitable to call it a fire gold mine.
This should be what this world’s extraordinary world calls this kind of cinnabar ore, right?
"Not bad, how do you sell this thing?"
John spoke like a newbie.
The boss was delighted and immediately started selling the product.
"For fifty gold pounds, you can take it away. You must know that this thing is a treasure to restrain evil spirits such as ghosts and ghosts."
From what the boss said, John roughly guessed that this guy didn't know the specific use of cinnabar, or that this world didn't have the culture of drawing talismans with cinnabar in previous lives.
So I followed the other person and said:
"Well, the stuff is good. I happened to want to make an amulet. It cost ten gold pounds, so I bought it."
The best cinnabar, which is red in color and as fine as bloodstone, was valuable in previous lives. It was usually used to carve seals, pendants, bracelets, etc., but it was reluctant to grind it into powder and turn it into cinnabar ink.
John is also planning to use this thing to refine a magic weapon to ward off evil spirits, and the ground scraps will be used to make cinnabar powder.
When the boss heard this, his face turned as bitter as a bitter gourd, and he took the initiative to lower the price by five gold pounds. Then John bargained with him, and finally the item was sold for twenty gold pounds.
Seeing the joy hidden in the boss's eyes, John knew that his purchase was still expensive, but for him, the price of a magical artifact embryo was undoubtedly a good deal, and there was no point in buying it just to save a few more gold pounds.
I'm wasting my time talking to the other party here.