Su Yao's words were a little vague, but the word 'scientist' made Tang Ling excited.
In this era, the higher echelons of the pyramid were not represented by the powerful Purple Moon Warriors.
Among the higher echelons, there were many more branches of professions such as scientists, technicians, and so on.
Maybe it was just like what Su Yao said. Safety Sector No. 17 was really at the bottom of the pyramid. Even the higher echelons of this era were not detailed enough, or maybe it was impossible for certain professions to exist in Safety Sector No. 17, so there was no need to list them.
Regardless, the word 'scientist' represented advanced technology that surpassed the current era, and it was not only limited to weapons.
They would provide blueprints, find technicians, and even engineers, but they would have priority over the finished products, so there were a lot of good stuff in the hands of scientists.
Because of the word 'scientist', Tang Ling had a deep feeling that he had to ask Su Yao about the questions that were jumping in his heart.
"Uncle, you mentioned that the black market has different levels. The black market controlled by the higher echelons of Safety Sector No. 17 is a low level black market, so where is the high level black market? "Tang Ling asked seriously.
"I'm afraid you've misunderstood me. As a special force, the black market is everywhere. Any faction or organization, including but not limited to the safety sector, has many black markets intertwined with each other. Some of the black markets will use business to infiltrate the factions and organizations while some stay out of it and only extend their reach to the rest of the world.
"So, how is it possible that there is no high level black market in Safety Sector No. 17? It's just that normal people can't even come into contact with it. Just like the 12 entrances that Tony gave you, it's impossible for them to lead to the high level black market. Those 12 entrances only lead to the low level black market.
"Other than that, you have to be careful even though it's just my suspicion. Based on my observation, the real high level black market only watches the storm from the sidelines. There's only one organization that can be considered as a high level black market. " Su Yao said with a frown. There could only be two explanations for not making a move in the face of a turbulent situation.
First, the organization was not interested in fighting for power and only wanted to stay out of it.
Second, the organization was plotting something big. After all, the black market was the biggest information network. When all the information was gathered in one place, how scary would it be?
However, Tang Ling was not too concerned about what Su Yao said. He was only 15 years old. Age determined his knowledge, and knowledge limited his thoughts.
He was very interested in what kind of organization it was.
Su Yao answered his question directly, "The name of this organization is Floe Ice. It refers to a huge piece of ice floating on the sea. The part that's exposed to the sea might only be 10% of its true size, or even less."
"What a powerful name." He then scratched his head and asked with interest, "Does Safety Sector No. 17 also have a high-level black market built by the floating ice?"
There were so many complicated rules and rules in the black market. Tang Ling was very interested in the black market. Somehow, he had become a person with too many secrets that he could not see the light of day. Maybe the black market was a more suitable place for him.
"Of course. The floating ice is everywhere," Su Yao answered straightforwardly.
"So, are we trading with the floating ice this time?" Tang Ling was excited again.
"What are you thinking about? If you need that bit of resources, do you really need to trade with the floating ice? Moreover, the trading partners of the Floating Ice Guild were all leaders of Rank 1 and above forces or players of Rank 3 and above. Who do you think you are? "Su Yao tapped Tang Ling's head.
"What do you mean by Rank 1 and above forces? Uncle, I'm afraid you don't have the ability to see the floating ice either, do you? "Tang Ling could not help but ask after being tapped on the head.
As expected, he was kicked to the ground by Su Yao.
**
The dim tunnel led straight down. How was the ventilation maintained?
The tunnel was twisted and there were many forks in the road. According to Su Yao, if one did not grasp the specific rules of the way, one would get lost.
However, the tunnel was not lonely because Tang Ling and Su Yao would bump into one or two people in black robes and masks from time to time.
They would either head down a different path or walk in the same direction as Tang Ling and Su Yao, but they would soon reach the front.
The black market had many unspoken rules.
Different paths and keeping a distance was the most basic rule. Trading in the black market was not something that could be seen in the light of day, and the higher the level of the black market, the more unspoken the rules were.
On the other hand, the so-called low-level black market only had one path, so there was no need to worry too much.
Tang Ling did not ask any questions along the way even though he was really curious about the underground black market. What kind of form did they take to exist?
Maybe because Tang Ling was having a hard time holding it in, Su Yao explained, "If a black market wants to officially enter a faction or organization, it will mark a spot in the underground of the faction or organization beforehand. This location will maintain two basic principles. "
"First, it's the hall. Yes, you heard it right. All the black markets, regardless of size, have a unified hall.
The strangest thing about the hall is that there are more than a dozen doors of different shapes and sizes.
These doors are like works of art. Each of them is carved with the unique symbol of the black market.
Firstly, it's to prevent people from entering the wrong black market and secondly, it's to limit the number.
"Hmm, it's to restrict people from entering the low-level black market to accidentally enter the high-level black market." Tang Ling understood the restriction very well.
"You've said a lot. These doors have their own special access control. The badge that Tony gave you won't be able to open any door other than the lowest level black market door in Safety Sector No. 17. Of course, you have to be able to enter the mysterious black market hall. "Su Yao seemed to be touched by something, so he was extra detailed when he explained everything to Tang Ling.
"The second rule is that the underground paths of all the black markets can intersect, but they can't connect to each other. It's a huge and complicated project, so they usually hire engineers, who specialize in construction, to plan the construction.
"It's really exciting. It's hard for me to imagine that I'm walking on the surface and there's a gray world underground. I thought only the people of the settlement lived underground. "Tang Ling's voice gradually softened. He did not mean to mention the past.
Su Yao tapped Tang Ling's shoulder as if he was purposely changing the topic. "Do you know the black market hall? It's a really interesting place. You'll make a lot of friends there and you'll find a glimmer of hope when you're at the end of the road. You'll hear all kinds of unbelievable stories. After all, the world has entered the Purple Moon era and changes are happening every day.
You'll also get to witness the craziest auction. "
"Then, shall we go to the black market hall?" Tang Ling was interested.
"No, the black market hall doesn't open every day. Other than that, you don't have the right to enter yet.
But one day, you'll get the right. I don't think that day is too far away. " Su Yao's tone was gentle. As he spoke, the two of them had unknowingly walked out of the dirt passage with the dim oil lamp and arrived at a relatively exquisite passage.
The passage was not long and was paved with green stone slabs. Complicated patterns were carved on the slabs with the typical style of the old civilization's Goddess Continent. It was not artistic, but it was free and rough.
In the middle of the patterns was the side profile of a woman with a veil over her face. Tang Ling had no idea what it meant.
However, he did not have to guess because at the end of the passage, he would see a huge, black door with the same side profile of a woman. On top of the door were the words' Welcome to Madam Selena's Black Market 'written in the common language of the Light Continent.
So, the woman with the veil over her face is Madam Selena?
She should be from the Goddess Continent, right? Even the name is so straightforward.
There was no need to think about the language because the most common language in both the Light Continent and the Goddess Continent was the same.
The door was thick and heavy. Tang Ling wanted to push it open out of curiosity, but Su Yao stopped him.
"Madam Selena's Black Market is also one of the most famous black markets. I've told you before that a high-class black market can even find a scientist, and the Madam Selena's Black Market has the ability to do so too because the high-class I mentioned before is just a vague concept. If you want to be more precise, you can say that the only high-class black market is the Floating Ice Black Market. " Su Yao seemed to have changed a lot since the beginning. He was no longer the kind of person who would only say one word but not two.
Tang Ling was not used to the change, so he asked, "So? Is it related to me pushing the door open? "
"Of course. Do you think you can just open the door of a black market of this level? There might even be some hidden mechanisms. If you touch it, you'll end up badly. "As he spoke, Su Yao fished out an exquisite badge from his pocket.
Compared to the badge that Tony gave Tang Ling, the badge was like a work of art.
It was forged from gold with rubies, diamonds, and sapphires intertwining, forming a special pattern. In the center of the badge was the Madam's side profile without a doubt.
Su Yao pasted the badge on the black door.
Soon, a glimmer flashed over the door at lightning speed. The heavy door slowly opened to both sides, creating a gap that was wide enough for a person to pass through.
Behind the gap, a strong man with a hood over his head and a tuxedo glanced at Su Yao and Tang Ling. He said in a heavy voice, "Welcome, esteemed guests. Please show me your badge. According to the usual practice, we have to check it again. "
Su Yao lit a cigarette and tossed the badge to the gatekeeper.
The gatekeeper caught it and checked it carefully before returning it to Su Yao. "This is a second-class VIP badge. According to the authority, other than the owner of the badge, you can also bring two people into the Madam Selena's Black Market. Everything fits the bill. Please. "
The badge proved Su Yao's status, so the gatekeeper sounded a lot more respectful. As he spoke, he opened up a path and made an inviting gesture.
Su Yao led Tang Ling into the Madam Selena's Black Market.
Tang Ling, on the other hand, was not as shocked as Su Yao thought he would be.
Even though the Madam Selena's Black Market looked shocking, it was shocking to see such a building underground.
It was huge as if it was built in a giant cave. In the center of the cave was a giant flower bed.
The walls on both sides of the cave were embedded with different colored light bulbs based on floral patterns, illuminating the whole cave brightly.
Under the bright light, one could see more than a hundred people of different shapes and sizes walking around in the hall.
Similar to Su Yao and Tang Ling, they wore black mantles and masks.
Occasionally, they would lift their masks and reveal the lower half of their faces for the convenience of eating and drinking.
Why would they not eat and drink? The Madam Selena's Black Market surrounded the flower bed and prepared the best feast. Long tables covered with white cloth surrounded the flower bed. On the tables were a variety of drinks and meat dishes. Tang Ling even saw boxes of the cigarettes that Su Yao smoked neatly piled up neatly.
As long as the mantled customers were willing, they could use anything on the table.
However, was there a need for Tang Ling to be shocked? Where else in the world could he find a trading place that was more stylish and grand than the Mysterious Store?
More importantly, what about the black market? There was no need to rush. The black market was very obvious as it was right behind the flower bed. After entering the entrance, it was right in front of Tang Ling.
The walls of the cave were dug into the shape of stairs and there were a total of three levels.
There were four shops on the first level.
There were two shops on the second level.
As for the highest level, there was only one shop. Should it not be a shop? There was no sign on the door. There was only the side profile of the madam's veiled face. Maybe it was an office or something like that?
Tang Ling did not care. He was concerned about another question. "Uncle, the food here is free, right?"
"Yes, but I don't plan to let you eat and drink here. Do you want to expose yourself? With that unique appetite of yours, your identity as a Harsheen boar will be exposed very soon. "Su Yao grabbed Tang Ling and dragged him towards the direction of the shop as though he was holding him hostage.
However, when he walked past the long tables, he stuffed many packs of cigarettes into his pockets.
Tang Ling resisted fiercely. He risked his life to grab five packs of cigarettes and tore the leg of an unknown beast.
The leg was not big and looked delicate. Tang Ling lifted his mask slightly and stuffed it into his mouth.
It was coated with a layer of honey, but it was a little too sweet.
Su Yao held back the urge to beat Tang Ling to death as he dragged Tang Ling to the shop on the upper second floor.
When they walked past the first level, Tang Ling clearly saw the words' Madam's Daily Item Shop ',' Madam's Weapon Shop ',' Madam's Defensive Equipment Shop ', and' Madam's Technology Shop '.
The two shops on the second level were 'Madam's Food Shop' and 'Madam's Mineral Shop'.
Although there were only six shops, it could be said to be all-inclusive.
Su Yao told Tang Ling as they walked, "Madam's Black Market only sells premium goods, but if the four shops on the first floor can sell premium goods, the black markets of medium and above can too. I brought you to Madam's Black Market because it offers premium meat and minerals that you can't find in other black markets. "
The moment Su Yao mentioned premium meat, Tang Ling understood what he meant. Su Yao really brought him to the right place.
However, Tang Ling was still unwilling to give up. "What about the second floor?"
"Are you trying to buy information? Or do you have some high-class, big deal that you want to discuss? "
"I have 120,000 credits." Although Tang Ling despised Yu and Orston for not having any profits, he still believed that he had a huge amount of money.
"Hmph, can you not embarrass yourself? With your measly Safety Sector No. 17 credits, you'll be laughed at in the lowest level black market. "As he spoke, Su Yao dragged Tang Ling into Madam's Food Shop.
The place was filled with the aroma of grilled steak. Upon a closer look, Tang Ling realized that the counter in the big shop was designed to look like a stove. It seemed like one of the fat men of the shop owner was frying a steak on the stove, no, on the counter.
Tang Ling had seen Level 2 and Level 3 vicious beast meat before, so he could tell at a glance that the steak that the owner was frying was a piece of mutated beast meat that was at least Level 3. The small strips of meat beside the steak that looked like decorations were real Level 1 vicious beast meat.
"You have a customer?" The fat owner was very friendly. When he saw Su Yao and Tang Ling walk into the shop, he quickly scooped the fried steak and meat strips from the frying pan, cut them up, and put them on two plates.
"Everyone who enters my shop is a customer. Why don't you try my cooking?" The fat owner said as he panted towards Su Yao and Tang Ling.
When he stepped out of the counter, Tang Ling realized that the body behind the counter was much fatter than he had imagined.
However, was it that luxurious?
No, Tang Ling and Su Yao did not think that it was luxurious because other than the counter and a few tables that were similar to a restaurant, there were no other special decorations in the shop.
It did not need decorations either. The rack hanging on the ceiling was densely packed and neatly packed with dried meat, which was enough to prove the quality of the shop.
At a glance, Level 6 mutated beast meat was the lowest quality. Level 3 vicious beast meat was not rare either. Even the Level 4 or Level 5 vicious beast meat that had a metallic luster could be found in the meat strips.
So, was it luxurious? The service was not luxurious at all.
Moreover, judging from the way the shop looked, Tang Ling had every reason to believe that the best product was not in the open shop. Maybe it was hidden in a secret room in the shop? A VIP room? Anyway, that was what the old fox of the settlement, Quark, did.
However, where did Quark go? Tang Ling realized that he almost forgot about it again, but fortunately, he remembered the last few mysterious numbers that Quark told him.
While Tang Ling's mind was wandering, the fat owner served the meat to Su Yao and Tang Ling. He then sat down beside them with a smile.
"Dear customers, what do you need? You can tell me now and I'll prepare the goods for you while you enjoy your meal. "
The service of the owner of Madame's Black Market was great.
Tang Ling did not care. Su Yao said that the credits he brought were embarrassing, so he might as well eat first and leave the rest to Su Yao.
Su Yao quietly moved the small piece of vicious beast meat from Tang Ling's plate to his own.
After all, with Tang Ling's current strength, the digestion process of vicious beast meat was not as pleasant as it seemed.
Tang Ling understood what Su Yao meant. The fat owner pretended not to notice the little detail. He considerately passed two half-face masks to Tang Ling and Su Yao before he turned around.
Tang Ling and Su Yao put on the half-face masks and covered their faces quite well. Other than their chins and mouths, nothing else was exposed.
Su Yao cut a piece of meat, put it into his mouth, and slowly chewed. Then, he took out a crystal card and placed it on the table.
"Convert all the credits in here to meat. But I only want vicious beast meat. "
Indeed, mutated beast meat was not impossible for him at the moment, but he would need a lot more than vicious beast meat. It would bring a lot of inconveniences and his absorption rate would be lower than vicious beast meat.
Since this kid had been extravagantly eating Vicious Beast meat from the beginning, he would try his best to maintain it.
That was what Su Yao was thinking.
The fat shopkeeper wasn't too surprised by Su Yao's generous gesture. Instead, he picked up Su Yao's crystal card and examined it carefully.
"This is a little difficult. The crystal card was the supreme credit card of Safety Sector No. 17. Even if the amount inside was no less than a million credits. However, according to the rules, these credits could not be exchanged for Direbeast meat. At most, it can only be exchanged for Level 7 to Level 9 mutated beast meat according to a certain ratio. "
"If I have Hope credits, I can exchange them for some vicious beast meat. Still, it can't be more than Level 3 vicious beast meat. " The fat shopkeeper's smile remained the same. He was not disappointed just because Su Yao took out Safety Sector No. 17's credits.
He did not show any pity for the meat he received from Su Yao and Tang Ling.
"Hmm, there's a total of 3.4 million credits in here. I won't mind the small change. I mean, I want to exchange them for vicious beast meat. "Su Yao took out his badge and placed it on the table.
The fat shopkeeper glanced at Su Yao's badge, and for the first time, he showed a different expression.
There was a sense of respect, but it was more of a difficult expression.
Before the fat owner could say anything, Su Yao took out two transparent round objects the size of coins from his pocket and placed them on the table. They were inlaid with a green jade stone in the center.
"Credits won't be the only currency I'll pay you. What about this?" With a smile, Su Yao cut another piece of meat and put it in his mouth.
The fat shopkeeper picked up the two little things that Su Yao put on the table. His eyes, which were squeezed by the meat, shone brightly.
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