Lord Shenxiu-Chapter 524: Gathering (Subscription Bonus - , Please Subscribe)

Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Gathering (Subscription Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe)

After a pleasant chat, Kerry asked, "Mr. Li Wei... Are you interested in some secret exchange circles?"

"Secret gatherings?" Zhong Shenxiu smiled, "I thought that at the flea nest, most of what’s needed concerning the mysteries could be bought..."

"Yes, but there are always some things not suitable to be sold openly, such as forbidden knowledge, corrupt and tainted cursed objects, as well as some confidential commissions... I’ve just entered such a circle, and it is very... high-end!"

Kerry sighed, "It’s just that the prices are really too steep... I saw some ritual knowledge about spiritual communication, and the seller wanted a full 130 pounds!"

"Time? Location?"

Zhong Shenxiu asked indifferently.

"The next gathering is in two days, at the flea nest, the most convenient place... one must be led by an acquaintance, and I already have the experience."

Kerry proudly introduced his own experience.

’One must admit, apart from his low strength, his ability to explore these circles is commendable...’

Zhong Shenxiu caught the implication and smiled, "How much would it cost for you to take me to that meeting?"

"10 pounds, only 10 pounds!"

Kerry replied quickly, staring at his shriveled purse and unconsciously swallowing his saliva.

"That’s fine... in two days, I will wait for you at the entrance of the Royal College."

Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand, and Old Brown stepped forward proficiently to pay...

"You truly are a generous gentleman!"

Kerry said with both gratitude and excitement.

...

Two days later.

The flea nest.

Zhong Shenxiu and Kerry got off the carriage, changed into nondescript, common clothing, and entered the crowded throng.

"We need to use the crowd to hide our tracks well and change our attire again to shake off any possible surveillance."

Kerry turned into a gloomy and dead-end alley and passed over a mask, "Those secret gatherings are more dangerous than the flea nest, not only because there’s a possibility of counterfeit goods, but sometimes even the members’ lives aren’t guaranteed; hence, concealing one’s identity is a good choice."

Zhong Shenxiu complied and put it on, following Kerry to a metal gate.

Kerry approached and knocked on the door, two soft taps followed by three heavy ones.

A window opened above the iron door, revealing a pair of vigilant eyes, "Who is it?"

"Nameless ones!"

Kerry hoarsely whispered, slipping in a business card.

"Come in!"

The eyes disappeared, and the iron door was promptly pulled open.

Zhong Shenxiu followed Kerry inside, through a long corridor, into a vast room.

The floor was covered with supple, silky woolen carpets, and the perimeter adorned with silver candlesticks; the dim yellow light allowed them to see a circle of chairs huddled together.

Some were empty, others were already taken.

Kerry and Zhong Shenxiu went over and took two vacant seats.

Half an hour later, when most of the seats were filled, a person wearing a black iron mask spoke first, "I am honored that you all have come to the gathering I am hosting. I am ’the Earl’, and I hope everyone will abide by the rules! Now, let’s begin..."

His voice was calm, but carried an authoritative force that unconsciously made one want to follow, obviously a person of high rank and an extraordinary being who was also the guarantee of fair trade at the gathering.

"In order of precedence, it should start with me. I seek to purchase the third sequence position—’Swordsman’—mysterious knowledge. Heh, don’t tell me to go to the military, the very reason I haven’t joined is to avoid their restraints..."

A person in a black robe stood up first, very tall, at least over two meters.

The crowd stirred, and a woman dressed like a witch stood up and asked, "What about ’Knight’? It is also promoted from ’Warrior’..."

"No, not necessary... The path beyond ’Knight’ is too arduous. Where am I going to find a dragon?"

The tall individual promptly refused.

"Actually...most extraordinary beings can only stay within the first four sequence positions... The door to legend isn’t so easily opened," the witch offered some advice.

"Thank you, but I do not need it." The tall person was insistent and then regretfully realized no one else was getting up to continue the trade, resulting in a failed transaction.

He sat down disappointedly. Another person in a white robe and masked lightly stood up, scanned the circle of participants with a light laugh, and opened their mouth to speak, "After Black Fog dissipated, I became very interested in the mysteries of the Eastern lands. I am willing to pay a high price for them..."

This person looked expectantly at the participants.

’I think you’re fishing, possibly with official backing?’ Zhong Shenxiu thought to himself in silence.

After all, the Eastern and Western mystical systems aren’t really that compatible.

For instance, because he dabbled a bit in the Western mystical system, and bore the taint of contamination, Master Jiu Ru had concluded that he had no hope of achieving the Primordial Pill in this lifetime.

Eastern Cultivators value purity above all else.

Western professionals also do not advocate dual professions, seeing it as a waste of time and energy.

Only high-ranking Primordial Spirits like himself could truly start dabbling in such things.

And obviously, such powerhouses wouldn’t attend a gathering like this.

’So... it might be a fishing expedition. If there are any Eastern Cultivators among the attendees, they might not be able to resist selling their scriptures... Surely no one is that foolish?’

Zhong Shenxiu waited for a while, but saw no one rising to participate.

The person in the white robe sat down disappointedly, while someone next to him couldn’t wait to stand up, displaying an ancient bronze eye, "I want to sell this cursed object. It’s called the ’Gazing Eye.’ Once infused with spirit, it can produce three illusory eyes for surveillance... The negative effect is prolonged use leads to reduced vision..."

...

One trade after another was initiated, some succeeded, but most failed.

Finally, it was Zhong Shenxiu’s turn.

He stood up, his tone calm, "I am very interested in the mysteries of sequence positions, especially those above the fifth sequence position. I’m not purchasing any specific professional knowledge, I just hope someone can elaborate generally. Knowledge is precious, so I am willing to pay in gold pounds as compensation, depending on the level of value you place on it."

This range of acquisition was too broad yet somewhat narrow. For a moment, the assembly fell silent, unsure of how to respond.

"Ha ha... It has been a long time since I’ve seen someone so interesting."

The Earl chuckled softly, "I would like to engage in this transaction. Would you like to move aside for a private conversation?"

"No, just speak here. I don’t mind sharing, and everyone here are excellent judges and contributors."

Zhong Shenxiu said magnanimously.

Immediately, he earned a collection of looks that seemed to regard him as either a tycoon or a fool. freёweɓnovel_com

"An interesting proposal. Then, I shall begin... The fifth sequence position is also known as the Door of Legend, the Gate of Legend, strictly controlled by the major powers. The sixth sequence position, however, is known as ’Demigod’!"

The Earl stopped there, looking at Zhong Shenxiu.

"I think it’s worth 50 pounds!"

Zhong Shenxiu nodded, called over a servant, and pulled out a purse to pour out the gold pounds.

That golden radiance seemed to even bewitch the Earl’s eyes for a moment.

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