The fat merchant choked on Zhao Li's words, looking a bit awkward.
Seeing Zhao Li's distracted look, clearly not listening to his rambling, he didn't continue speaking. His eye twitched slightly, and he gave up on this target.
The fact that he could survive in the Black Corner Region meant he naturally had his own methods. It was good if a fat sheep hooked itself, but if not, he wouldn't lose his composure due to greed.
Zhao Li hadn't heard the fat man's words. He turned to look at him, looking confused.
"Why did you stop talking? Did I say something wrong?"
The fat man's face froze. He said awkwardly,
"What are you talking about, little brother? I just thought you were traveling alone in the Black Corner Region and must have some confidence. I wanted to find a companion. Since you're not willing, I can't keep forcing myself on you, right?"
Zhao Li really didn't understand. He hadn't even asked where he was going, so why was he asking to travel together? It couldn't possibly be some cheesy plot about a young man and a female classmate traveling together, could it?
Unable to figure it out, he asked,
"Oh? Travel together? You should have said so earlier. How would I know if you didn't tell me? But, do you know where I'm going?"
As he spoke, he watched the fat man with a relaxed expression.
The fat man's pupils constricted slightly. Many things were known between them, but they were pretending to be ignorant and unwilling to break the facade. Zhao Li, however, clearly didn't want to just let it pass.
But he was, after all, someone who had survived in the Black Corner Region. He casually mentioned the current big event:
"Little brother, you're joking. Who comes to the Black Corner Region at this time if not for the Black Emperor Sect's Auction?"
Zhao Li genuinely hadn't known this news. He was a bit surprised, and his heart stirred.
"Another familiar name, tsk. An Auction that can feature a treasure like the Bodhi Transformation Liquid had better not disappoint me!"
His expression softened.
"Thanks for the information. Now get lost!"
Hearing this, a hint of malice flashed in the fat man's eyes, and he cursed Zhao Li in his heart:
"Maybe you're strong, but the Black Corner Region is complex, and there are even Black Storms. You'd better pray you don't run into one."
In the Black Corner Region, if one was unlucky, even a Dou Emperor could get lost. If they accidentally stumbled into an unknown place, it might be the hiding place of some old monster, and they would quietly perish. This kind of thing was not uncommon in the Black Corner Region.
Zhao Li naturally didn't pay any mind to a Nobody like the fat merchant. After he finished speaking, he ignored him, flashed and disappeared, heading towards the Black Emperor City.
The fat merchant rubbed his eyes, feeling a wave of relief.
Zhao Li naturally didn't know the location of the Black Emperor City, but under his immense Soul Power, he did see people from all over the Black Corner Region heading in the same direction. From their paths, their final destination was the same magnificent City.
Taking a step, Zhao Li was already outside that magnificent City. Zhao Li stopped.
The Black Emperor City lived up to its name. Its grand scale did not diminish the "Emperor" in its name. The endless dark black City walls had a cold feeling to them. Sunlight poured down, making the black City walls reflect a faint light like mirrors.
Those who knew their stuff could see that the surface of the City walls was actually covered with a layer of rather rare Black Mirror Stone. City walls built with this material had the miraculous effect of deflecting some attacks.
Black Mirror Stone was rare, yet the Black Emperor Sect could use it to cover an entire City wall. Their deep foundation was evident.
Outside the Black Emperor City, there were many people, either lone travelers hidden under wide robes, or small forces allied for more influence, or even the arrival of well-known major forces causing exclamations...
With many people, naturally came chaos.
"Help! Harassment!"
Zhao Li looked at the woman in front of him whose clothes were disheveled, revealing her fair skin, and felt very speechless.
"This... it can't be, right? Do I really look like a fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered?"
He was standing there observing the pedestrians and gathering information when a woman with a good figure and delicate face inexplicably appeared in front of him, tore off her clothes in front of him, and let out a delicate cry.
The commotion here naturally attracted the attention of others. Then, a few old and young, men and women, surrounded Zhao Li. Most just took a glance and paid no more attention, while a few stared intently at the woman, not knowing what they were expecting.
"Young man, it's fine to be full of vigor and lust, but harassing a decent woman in broad daylight is not acceptable."
"Hey, you there, stop blocking the way."
Listening to the old and young singing in harmony, and the girl's delicate voice complaining, looking like she was about to cry, Zhao Li's eye twitched slightly. His gaze turned cold, and he scoffed,
"Am I not in the Black Corner Region? Did I go to the wrong place? No, that's strange. When did the Black Corner Region have so many enthusiastic people?"
After his words fell, they didn't cause any reaction. In the Black Corner Region, being ruthless was a virtue.
Since Zhao Li had exposed her, the woman didn't pretend anymore. She didn't even tidy her clothes, and even deliberately pulled them, the revealing areas attracting many gazes. She said with a smile,
"Young master, if you like me, just say so. You're so handsome, I wouldn't refuse. But you're so impatient, with so many people, I'm so embarrassed. Come, let's go somewhere secluded to play."
There was a chorus of whistles, strange laughter, and various vulgar words from the surroundings.
"You guys play amongst yourselves."
Seeing the woman reach out to grab him, a cold light flickered in Zhao Li's eyes. It seemed like a simple refusal, but as his words fell, the few people seemed to lose their minds and began tearing off their clothes...
The onlookers' eyes widened, either looking at the lewd scene beside them or at Zhao Li. Amidst everyone's fear, Zhao Li slowly walked into the Black Emperor City.
Inside the City, it was completely different from the outside. Because here there was order and rules. No one who came here dared to violate the rules of the Black Emperor Sect within the Black Emperor City.
Zhao Li looked at the prosperity before him, which was like a raging fire, and couldn't help but find it interesting. The rare peace in this chaotic land was actually due to a few top figures who were thriving in the chaos.
Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, Zhao Li didn't think any more and paid attention to the trading mentioned by others, feeling a bit emotional:
"As expected of the Black Emperor Sect. The Auction hasn't even started yet, and they've already prepared to this extent."
While the Auction is a place to amass wealth, the majority of the proceeds don't belong to the Black Emperor Sect. Even they, as powerful as they are, wouldn't dare risk universal condemnation by forcibly taking what belongs to those who auction their items.
To facilitate the accumulation of wealth, the Trading House was established before the Auction. It provides a place for those who desire auction items but lack sufficient funds to exchange goods for money, and it also prevents those without the means to acquire treasures from leaving empty-handed.
In short, as long as you come to Black Emperor City, you're bound to leave some of the items in your Storage Ring behind.
Zhao Li checked his Storage Ring and found he didn't have much money to spare. Just in case, he decided to check out the Trade Fair.
The Trade Fair is considered the biggest warm-up before the Auction, and its scale is naturally quite large. The Black Emperor Sect even specifically designated a small building right next to the Black Emperor Pavilion for this purpose.
Zhao Li squeezed through the crowd and slowly entered. Instantly, his ears were filled with noise.
He looked around and was a little surprised.
It was simply too crowded. The building was packed with stalls set up on the floor, densely packed, leaving only narrow paths wide enough for two people to pass.
Zhao Li released his Soul Power and scanned the area. He didn't find anything particularly special, so he didn't linger. He went directly to the person in charge from the Black Emperor Sect.
Although you could exchange items for currency with anyone willing, when it came to efficiency, the local host was naturally the best.
Zhao Li rummaged through his Storage Ring but found he didn't have any low-grade Pills worth taking out. Helplessly, he wrote down a Dou Technique, Mysterious Tier, High Grade, and asked:
"This Mysterious Tier, High Grade Dou Technique, what is its value in Gold Coins?"
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