Translator: ryuxenji Editor: H2dH2mr
However, if a treasure like the Mysterious Spirit Heavenly Vine was not their goal, then what was their real goal? Du Shaofu was puzzled and could not figure it out.
"Where are we going now?"
Gu Xinyan looked at Du Shaofu through her red veil. Her lips moved slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved into a perfect smile.
Du Shaofu said, "To the auction at the Mu Clan Fort. I want to take a look first. Do you know where it is?"
"I do." Gu Xinyan nodded.
In the Dark City, the streets and alleys were bustling with activity during the day. The crowd was surging, accompanied by the sound of chatter.
In the streets and alleys, many unfamiliar figures could be seen over the past two days, but they did not attract too much attention.
For the Dark City, it was normal for strangers to appear in the Dark City.
In the streets and alleys, among the bustling crowd, there was no lack of people discussing the great battle in the Dark City last night.
Many Martial Marquis Realm experts fought, and it was extremely shocking. When the crowd vividly described it, with some exaggeration, the rumors became more and more outrageous.
The Mu Clan Trading Company stood on the busiest and most prosperous street in the Dark City. The majestic building stood tall and occupied a large area, almost occupying half of the street.
In the trading company, there was a dazzling array of goods. It was said that in the VIP lounge on the second floor, even Black Level Upper Cultivation Methods, the secret bones of powerful Demonic Beasts on the Earthly Beast Ranking, Noble Grade Martial Techniques, Noble Grade Elixirs, and so on could be purchased.
However, even in the lawless Dark City, where strength reigned supreme, no one dared to have any ideas about the Mu Clan Trading Company. This was because everyone knew that the Mu Clan Fort was behind the Mu Clan Trading Company.
The Mu Clan Fort was one of the four major forces in the Dark City. No one dared to have any ideas about the Mu Clan Trading Company.
In the lawless Dark City, strength reigned supreme. In fact, the biggest rule was that strength reigned supreme.
The Mu Clan Fort was one of the four major forces in the Dark City. It represented the forces in the Dark City.
Over the years, there was no lack of people who had challenged the authority of the Mu Clan Fort. However, there was no doubt that those people had completely disappeared from Dark City and never appeared again.
To the side of the Mu Family Trading Company, there was a rather dilapidated alley. However, it was extremely clean, and there was a simple and unadorned feel to it. It seemed that this alley had existed for many years, and even after being battered by the wind and rain, it still stood tall.
On the side of the alley, there was a shabby little hut that looked out of place. Outside the hut, on top of the alley, was a thick and shabby canvas that could shelter them from the wind and rain.
The alley was occupied, and five or six tables were set up. An old granny and her grandson were selling tea.
In the morning, there were not many people drinking tea. There were only two tables. One of the tables was occupied by Du Shaofu, who was wearing a cloak, and Gu Xinyan, whose face was covered by a red veil.
In a place like Dark City, there were many people who wore cloaks or even changed their appearance, so no one found it strange.
No one would come to inquire about their identities. After all, in Dark City, there were many fugitives from various empires, people who were hiding from their enemies, and people who lived in seclusion. There were many different kinds of people.
At the table on the other side, there seemed to be three burly men sitting. They did not lower their voices as they talked about some of the dirty things that happened last night. From time to time, a few extremely rude words came out of their mouths. As Gu Xinyan listened, her face under the red veil blushed a little.
"That is the Mu Clan Trading Company. The auction will be held there tomorrow."
Gu Xinyan looked at the magnificent building in front of her and said to Du Shaofu. Under the red veil, her red lips slightly parted as she took a sip of tea. Then, her charming face slightly changed as she said with some surprise, "I never imagined that the tea from such a small tea stall would be so delicious. However, business doesn't seem to be too good. Strange, if this was the imperial capital, it would be full of customers."
Du Shaofu also took a sip of tea. It was fragrant as it entered his mouth. He said, "It's not some famous tea, but it's very delicious. However, the people in Dark City live a life of licking blood from the edge of the blade. I'm afraid that not many people have the leisure to drink tea. Naturally, business will be mediocre."
Then, Du Shaofu's gaze turned towards the Mu Clan Trading Company on the other side of the street. No fluctuation could be seen in his clear eyes.
"Have you thought of a way?" Gu Xinyan asked Du Shaofu.
"No, but I plan to go inside and look for someone. Hopefully, I can find him." Du Shaofu said.
"Dear customers, you forgot to leave the money for the tea."
Just as Du Shaofu was about to leave, a clear voice rang out. A twelve or thirteen year old boy came forward. He had a round face, two thin eyebrows, a pair of big eyes, and a slightly small nose. He could be considered well-proportioned. His eyes were also very bright, revealing a sense of innocence.
Du Shaofu thought that the little boy was reminding him. Only when he turned his head did he realize that it was from the table next to them. Three big men in their thirties stood up and left. However, they seemed to have forgotten to leave the money for the tea, so the little boy chased after them.
"I forgot to bring some change today. I'll pay you another day. I'll owe you for now."
When one of the big men saw the little boy chasing after him, he revealed a displeased expression. His eyes revealed an ominous glint as he pushed the little boy away and left.
"Dear customers, our tea stall is a small business. We don't accept credit."
The little boy retreated a few steps. When he saw the big man's ominous appearance, his bright eyes revealed some fear. However, he immediately gathered his courage and chased after him.
"Blind brat, go away." The big man once again pushed the little boy away and pushed him to the ground.
However, the little boy took the opportunity to hug the big man's leg and said, "Dear customers, we really don't accept credit. You drank the tea, so you have to pay for the tea."
Following this scene, it immediately attracted the attention of many people in the surrounding streets. Immediately, the entrance of the alley was densely packed with people.
"He actually didn't even pay for the tea. His character is really low."
"This grandfather and grandson depend on each other for survival. They rely on the money for tea to survive. Unexpectedly, there are people who don't pay for the tea. This is too much."
Looking at the three burly men, although there weren't many good people in Dark City, when they saw that there were people who didn't even pay for tea for women, children, and the elderly, and bullied the weak, the old, and the sick, this was a big taboo in Jianghu. Many people immediately showed disdain towards the three burly men.
The people who lived in the vicinity all knew that this tea stall was run by an old granny and her grandson. They bitterly struggled to survive.
That old granny had lived in this small alley for several tens of years. As for how many years, no one could remember clearly. There were many people coming and going on the street, and there were many people who came and went. Most likely, no one had lived as long as that old granny.
However, as time passed, the old granny also became older and older.
There were also people who heard that the old granny's grandson was adopted. He was a little beggar that was picked up on the street in front of the alley. At that time, he was only three or four years old. When the old granny picked him up, he was already on the verge of death. However, he was lucky and survived.
In the blink of an eye, eight or nine years had passed. The little boy was already twelve or thirteen years old. He was already old enough to help the old granny sell tea.
The grandfather and grandson had always relied on selling tea for a living. Their days were very simple and poor. However, one could often see the little boy's face rippling with a youthful smile.
At this moment, being pointed at by the surrounding crowd, the three big men's faces turned ugly.
"Little bastard, get lost!"
The big man whose leg was hugged by the little boy was furious. He fiercely kicked the little boy several meters away and fiercely fell to the ground. Then, the three of them planned to quickly leave. With so many onlookers pointing at them, they couldn't stand it.
"You guys are a little too much!"
At this moment, a green figure wearing a cloak blocked the three big men's path.
The person who came was Du Shaofu, who was originally planning to leave. Seeing the scene before him, he couldn't bear it anymore.
Du Shaofu's eyes under the cloak looked at the three big men and lightly said, "Pay for the tea and apologize to the little boy. Then, pay a thousand cultivation coins for the medical expenses and you can leave."
"Are you okay?" Gu Xinyan also went to the little boy who fell and helped him up.
"Thank you, sister. I'm fine."
Hearing Gu Xinyan's voice, the little boy patted the dust on his plain but clean clothes. He judged that it was a sister who shouldn't be too old. Her bright eyes revealed a kind of intelligence.
"Brat, who are you? Meddling in other people's business. Do you want to die? Get lost!"
When the big man heard Du Shaofu's voice, he should be a young brat. Suddenly, a fierce light flashed in his eyes and he looked like he was about to attack. In the Dark City, no one talked about mercy.
"I gave you a chance, but you didn't want it. Even if you're weak, you're miserable. Keeping your life is a disaster."
When Du Shaofu's voice fell, a fist strangely fell on the big man's chest. The big man didn't have time to react and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Puchi!"
As the blood spurted out, the fierce-looking man didn't even have time to scream before he fell to the ground. In an instant, he lost all signs of life. His eyes closed weakly, and the last thing he saw was fear and regret.
"Sir, please spare our lives."
When the two big men saw this, their legs suddenly trembled and they immediately knelt on the ground. They knew that they had met a strong expert. They were only in the Xiantian realm. In the eyes of the experts in the Dark City, they were no different from ants.
"Pay for the medical expenses, pay for the tea, and take the body away."
Du Shaofu indifferently said. The two Xiantian realm cultivators weren't in the mood to kill them. They also didn't want to attract too much attention.
Hearing this, the two big men didn't dare to delay. After leaving all the cultivation coins on their bodies, they hurriedly took their companion's body and left in a panic. They didn't dare to stay for a second longer.
"Good kill. That guy deserved to die."
Looking at the big man being killed, the onlookers didn't have any pity.
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