Good Fortune Immortal Road

Chapter 34: Netherworld Market

Shen Lang entered the town of Netherworld with Wufan. At the entrance of the town, there were already many people specifically serving foreign cultivators.

These people were mostly natives of Netherworld Town. They were all well-informed about the place, and many foreign cultivators who came here for the first time would hire someone to introduce them.

Seeing Shen Lang, a young boy with a monkey on his shoulder, everyone enthusiastically approached to introduce themselves and their unique qualities to Shen Lang.

These people were accustomed to various types of cultivators and would not underestimate Shen Lang based on his appearance and age. As intermediaries who were familiar with the methods of cultivators, they rarely looked down on others.

Of course, they also had their own pride. This was the territory of the Netherworld Sect, and even if foreign cultivators were powerful, they would not dare to cause trouble here.

Since it was Shen Lang's first time here, he naturally needed someone to introduce the services to him. He chose the youngest-looking person among this group.

While others were trying hard to promote themselves in front of Shen Lang, this young boy, who was small and weak, could only be squeezed to the outermost edge.

Shen Lang immediately noticed this stubborn young boy. Judging from his appearance, he seemed to be a girl dressed as a boy. However, he didn't expect someone so young to come out and earn money.

Thinking about it, Shen Lang felt particularly lucky. If he hadn't been selected by the disciples of the Netherworld Sect, he might still be begging on the streets of his original place, and he might have ended up dead one day.

Shen Lang walked up to the young boy dressed as a girl and asked, "What's your name?"

The young girl was very excited that Shen Lang chose her as the guide. "My name is Siyu, but you can call me Xiaoyu."

Shen Lang deliberately smiled and said, "Xiaoyu sounds like a girl's name."

After saying that, he pretended to carefully examine Siyu. The young girl was momentarily embarrassed by Shen Lang's appearance, and her face turned red.

But she mustered up the courage and said to Shen Lang, "I am a proper boy, not a girl."

She even patted her chest to prove it. Shen Lang didn't dwell on this issue and smiled slightly, then asked, "How much is your daily rate for hiring you?"

Siyu realized that Shen Lang was getting to the point and answered cautiously, "Although I am young, I am very familiar with this place. And my price is cheaper than theirs. It's only two spirit stones per day."

Shen Lang immediately realized that it was indeed much cheaper compared to the others who asked for five or six spirit stones right off the bat.

As for these spirit stones, Shen Lang didn't care at all. They only contained some impure spiritual energy, which was far inferior to the spiritual energy in his quiet room.

Among the spirit stones, only Middle Grade or higher spirit stones are somewhat useful to Shen Lang, but these are also the common currency used by ordinary people in the town.

After choosing his own guide, Shen Lang felt that it would be better to find a place to stay first, so he asked Siyu to lead the way for him.

Don't underestimate Siyu's young age, she is very familiar with this town and can introduce the pros and cons of each shop. She quickly found a cheap and good quality inn for Shen Lang.

Shen Lang was very satisfied and casually rewarded Siyu with a few spirit stones. Looking at the spirit stones in his hand, Siyu couldn't believe it and rubbed her eyes. She didn't expect Shen Lang to be so generous despite his young age.

Siyu worked even harder afterwards, diligently taking care of things in the inn for Shen Lang. Shen Lang didn't mention that he was only staying for a day or two and would continue his journey afterwards.

Shen Lang didn't want to discourage Siyu's enthusiasm, so he casually asked, "Are you short of spirit stones?"

Siyu was taken aback for a moment, but quickly smiled warmly and said, "Of course, everyone working here is short of spirit stones. Besides supporting their families, they also need enough spirit stones for their descendants to cultivate. I hope they can pass the selection of the Holy Sect and become official disciples. Then our family can also gain honor and glory."

Looking at Siyu, who was full of expectations of becoming a disciple of the Netherworld Sect, Shen Lang smiled and casually said, "Becoming an official disciple of the Netherworld Sect may not necessarily be a good thing. It might not be better than now."

Speaking of this, Shen Lang remembered the disciple who died in his hands during the grand competition. However, Shen Lang didn't feel any guilt. It was just survival of the fittest. Either you die or I die. No one has the right to blame the one who survives.

Listening to Shen Lang's casual comments about the official disciples of the Netherworld Sect, Siyu's face showed a hint of displeasure. But in order to earn more spirit stones, she had to endure it.

Siyu couldn't help but retort, "It seems that you are not a disciple of the Netherworld Sect either. How do you know that becoming an official disciple of the Netherworld Sect is not a good thing?"

Shen Lang didn't argue with this stubborn girl. It was like a wall. People outside thought it was a certain way inside, but the actual situation was often different from what they imagined.

The harsh selection process and requirements to become a disciple of the Netherworld Sect were not something that everyone could achieve through hard work. Although nothing is impossible with determination, there are some things that even with great effort, success is not guaranteed.

Shen Lang smiled and didn't reveal his identity to Siyu. If they were to meet, Shen Lang would at most say it was fate. They were people from two different worlds. Only when Siyu became an elder disciple one day, Shen Lang might look at her differently.

But by that time, Shen Lang would have reached even greater heights, and there would still be a gap between them.

Seeing that Shen Lang didn't refute her words, Siyu felt that she had said too much and there was a moment of awkwardness between them. Although she was young, Siyu had been a guide for several years and quickly found a new topic.

"It's still early, I don't know if you want to go to the market in town to take a look. There are many shops selling various things there. Maybe you can find something you like."

Shen Lang certainly wouldn't refuse. He also wanted to see what good things there were in this town. Maybe he could find something himself.

Although it is rare to find bargains at this market, there is still a chance. It's not a bad idea to take a look, as everyone's opportunities are different.

Si Yu led Shen Lang to a specialized commercial street, which was invented by a disciple of the Netherworld Sect. This disciple had low cultivation level, but he loved doing business. Through his intelligence, he became the manager of a town under the Netherworld Sect in just a few years.

He was responsible for managing some businesses under the Netherworld Sect, and through his methods, he concentrated these shops in one place, making the town very prosperous.

Impressed by his creativity, the Netherworld Sect turned all their subordinate towns into unique commercial streets, causing quite a stir in the cultivation world.

After all, cultivators are more concerned with cultivation, and those who have talent in business are still rare.

Under Si Yu's guidance, Shen Lang soon arrived in front of a shop. Si Yu told Shen Lang that this shop was famous on this commercial street.

Inside, they sold various types of goods, including spell jade slips, talismans, elixirs, Law Weapons, and even hired cultivators. This shop was a subordinate of the Netherworld Sect, which explained why the business was so good.

For Si Yu, she had never been here before, but as a resident of the town, she was very familiar with every shop in the town.

Two young and beautiful girls greeted the customers at the entrance. Despite Shen Lang's young age, they warmly welcomed him.

It was also Si Yu's first time coming in, and she was overwhelmed by the wide variety of goods in the shop. In contrast, Shen Lang was different. Although there were many things in the shop, in Shen Lang's eyes, they couldn't compare to the Apex Level treasures he possessed.

After all, those treasures were hard to come by. This shop mainly targeted customers from small sects, independent cultivators, and wholesalers.

Si Yu looked at the goods in the shop, which were things she had only dreamed of having. For a moment, she forgot about Shen Lang, her employer. But Shen Lang wouldn't argue with a young girl.

Feeling bored, Shen Lang found a seat and sat down. At this moment, a middle-aged man next to him noticed Shen Lang.

The middle-aged man, with a smile on his face, walked towards Shen Lang and greeted him, "You seem unfamiliar here. Is this your first time in the Netherworld Town? I am the manager of this shop. You can call me Zhang, the shopkeeper. May I know your name, sir?"

Zhang, the shopkeeper, took the initiative to greet Shen Lang warmly. He could tell that Shen Lang was not interested in these ordinary things. Someone who wasn't interested in these things must be a disciple with a high status in a sect or a descendant of a prominent family.

So Zhang, the shopkeeper, approached him with such enthusiasm. Shen Lang simply replied indifferently, "I am Shen Lang. Sorry to bother you, shopkeeper."

Although Shen Lang's tone was distant, Zhang, the shopkeeper, was even more convinced of his thoughts. He continued to introduce, "It seems that Mr. Shen is not very satisfied with the things here. How about going upstairs? Upstairs is only for esteemed and influential cultivators. Would Mr. Shen be interested?"

Shen Lang became somewhat interested in this enthusiastic introduction from Zhang, the shopkeeper. He truly lived up to his reputation as an experienced shopkeeper. Shen Lang was also interested in the high-level goods upstairs.

Seeing Si Yu still staring longingly at various Law Weapons and techniques, Shen Lang smiled and shook his head. He turned back and told Zhang, the shopkeeper, who was following behind him, "Pack up everything that girl is interested in and put it on my account."

Upon hearing this, Zhang the shopkeeper was delighted. It was indeed a big customer. He quickly ordered the servant next to him to do as Shen Lang wished, and specifically added that all the goods should be discounted by 10%.

This was intentionally said for Shen Lang to hear, so that he would know that Zhang the shopkeeper conducted his business fairly.

Shen Lang smiled inwardly. He naturally understood Zhang the shopkeeper's intention and did not reveal anything. He simply followed Zhang the shopkeeper upstairs.

With the boss's instructions, the servant naturally hurried to carry them out. With a flattering expression, he relayed the boss's instructions to Siyu.

Siyu was also stunned. She didn't expect Shen Lang to be so generous. There were many things here that Siyu needed. However, even though Shen Lang was paying, Siyu still didn't ask for too much. With great difficulty, she selected a few of the cheapest items from the pile.

Shen Lang followed Zhang the shopkeeper upstairs and found that the items here were indeed much better than those on the first floor, but at most there was only a difference of fifty or a hundred steps.

There was nothing that caught Shen Lang's eye. Zhang the shopkeeper, who was beside him, was still enthusiastically introducing things to Shen Lang, hoping to find something that Shen Lang liked.

While Zhang the shopkeeper was trying hard to promote things to Shen Lang, a man in black clothes not far behind them was surprised when he saw Shen Lang for the first time.

Soon, he pretended to be nonchalant. Shen Lang suddenly felt something and turned his head to take a glance. His gaze lingered on the man in black for a moment.

The man in black continued to discuss prices with the salesperson. Shen Lang turned back and Zhang the shopkeeper, who was introducing things to Shen Lang, noticed that Shen Lang seemed uninterested.

Immediately, he knew that there was nothing here that could impress Shen Lang. However, he still warmly whispered to Shen Lang that there would be a batch of new goods arriving in a few days, all of which were rare items. If Shen Lang was interested, he could come and take a look again.

Shen Lang casually responded to Zhang the shopkeeper, and a sense of unease grew stronger in his heart. It seemed that something was about to happen.

Zhang the shopkeeper politely escorted Shen Lang downstairs. Shen Lang immediately saw Siyu holding two or three jade slips in her hand. He asked in confusion, "Don't you have anything else you like?"

Siyu felt a little embarrassed. Even though Shen Lang was paying, she still wouldn't recklessly buy things she wanted. So, Siyu shyly nodded.

Shen Lang pursed his lips. He understood Siyu's thoughts very well, but since she didn't want to, he didn't need to force her. Today's gesture was just a moment of soft-heartedness.

He casually asked Zhang the shopkeeper about the price and took out spirit stones from his storage bracelet to give to the attendant. Zhang the shopkeeper naturally noticed that Shen Lang was using a high-level storage bracelet, and he was even more hopeful that Shen Lang would visit again in a few days.

After telling Siyu to accompany him back to the inn, Siyu, who had gained such a big advantage, naturally obeyed obediently.

After Shen Lang and Siyu left the commercial street, they noticed that the man in black who had been following Shen Lang also followed them out. He took a deep look at Shen Lang, as if confirming that he hadn't made a mistake.

(End of this chapter)