Free Web NovelChapter 662: Chapter 254: Black Market Turmoil
Land of Mist, Bamuta and others excitedly watched Batty.
Batty’s eyes reddened, "This is the omen of light, the light brought by the gentleman, Amitabha Buddha."
Bamuta and the others clasped their hands together, chanting Amitabha Buddha, and in an instant golden light emanated from their bodies.
Li Xin’s soul had already returned to the Round Table Conference, feeling fortunate, it seems there’s a connection with Mist City. Usually, communication with others isn’t heard, but when he chants Amitabha Buddha in Chinese, Bamuta and others can actually feel it, especially Bamuta, who is an angel, can even sense his presence.
There might be some hidden rules here that need to be gradually understood, maybe in Mist City he can figure out the source of his Nine-Character Mantra’s power.
It’s not the first time he’s seen others’ Divine Relic awakening process, always a subtle feeling, as if there’s some pattern, but wrapped in something that prevents him from grasping the key point.
There’s a discovery this time, which is that Mist City is related to Buddha’s power, and also connected to the Holy Land, his power significantly increases around Batty, but around Miss Aries it’s more normal, meaning the Nine-Character Mantra is linked with Mist Continent.
Could Mist City’s mist and the amplification of the Nine-Character Mantra be hiding some secret?
Moreover, he deduces that his dice obtained the same effect in Mist Continent as in the Holy Land, hence inferring Mist City is related to the Holy Land, even located within it.
There’s also another possibility, that the dice is simply related to Mist City, not the Holy Land, but it doesn’t matter, it can serve as a reference for future exploration.
This time was very fruitful, and during Batty’s awakening of the Third Life, he could help distribute considerable energy consumption, an unexpected gain.
After this exploration, Batty and Bamuta will develop stronger belief and trust, Batty will also become more mature.
At this moment in Mist City, Batty and others have embarked on their return journey, experiencing an entirely different feeling from when they arrived, every face is glowing with happiness.
Because they have seen the light.
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Dragon City.
On the last evening of the month, the entire Shadow Owl Team is fully prepared, Meng Po and other Copper Owls all changed into Night Patrol uniforms, including Veteran Night Patrolman Old Tuo. Judging by size, this challenge is akin to ants trying to topple a giant tree, but since Li Xin decided to proceed, the Shadow Owl Team followed without question.
"Captain, all Copper Owls in Shadow Owl have arrived!" Lu Shuimo reported.
Li Xin saw the outfits of Meng Po, Lu Shuimo, and others, putting down the dossier, five Copper Owls gathered, ordinary team members aren’t necessary to participate, they don’t have the numbers to intimidate in the Black Market. Li Xin nodded, without a battle-preparation speech, "Let’s go!"
Three carriages reached Black Water Lane.
As they arrived, night had already fallen, a red moon hung overhead, today Black Water Lane is the Black Market’s monthly big market, crowded with people, unprecedentedly bustling. Outside, many heard about the new Shadow Owl Team captain intending to challenge Black Market rules. Decades ago, this might’ve been significant, as back then Night Patrols had high prestige, but now with the Shadow Owls, people think the young captain has gone mad, driven crazy by money, daring to roam the Black Market.
Not to mention, this directly challenges the authority of the Hundred Martial Hall, all watching to see how the Hall handles it. The key isn’t a small captain, but how to care for the Church Court’s dignity.
The existence of the Black Market itself is supported by the Church Court, dues are paid, as long as it’s not deadly serious, nobody will find fault. If the young captain insists on courting death, that’s another matter, the Hundred Martial Hall doesn’t care much.
The long-standing and powerful existence of any Secret Organization isn’t from compromise, but strength.
Li Xin and the rest got off the carriage, the bustling street immediately seemed to contain countless eyes, Meng Po hadn’t felt such attention in a long time. She held tighter to the ledger, which contained Silver Market and Copper Market shop intelligence and corresponding fees from the Black Market over recent times. Today, she and Snake Skin’s task is collecting money.
Meng Po and others are veteran Night Patrols, have handled countless cases, frequently brushed with death. By rights, nothing should surprise them, but in this Secret World, quite different from the outside world, there’s an intangible pressure, Night Patrols have never wielded power in the Black Market.
Li Xin showed little expression, entering. It was quiet outside, but inside the bar was full, all watching the group of six silently, many expressions were peculiar; clearly, they didn’t expect Night Patrols to actually come.
"Captain Li, if you return now, everything can still be salvaged." Sister Yan said with a smile.
Li Xin smiled slightly, waved his hand, "After today, Black Market’s entry and exit will be managed by Night Patrols, Sister Yan can take an external auxiliary role with us."
Sister Yan’s expression changed, knowing she couldn’t get involved, "Captain Li, please proceed."
No moon in the well today, Li Xin wasn’t there to drink. Previously, Black Market’s entry and exit was handled by Hundred Martial Hall, Sister Yan was also from there, managing not only crucial intelligence but also charging entrance fees. Yet for Secret cases, Hundred Martial Hall didn’t take responsibility, Night Patrols rarely gleaned internal information, if needed, they’d pay for it themselves.
Li Xin led them into the Black Market.
Meng Po naturally interacted with the Black Market, visited many times, but this time differed vastly from any before. Previously, they lacked presence, often less significant than ordinary Secret practitioners, but not this time.
Li Xin spearheaded, the Black Market functioned as usual, each shop open, the liveliest time, street vendors appeared more than usual, filling the street completely, even more customers, some watching for fun, others for unclear reasons. fгeewebnovёl.com
Clearly, they haven’t taken Night Patrols’ notice seriously.
Standing at the entrance, the six Night Patrols found themselves ignored, with a circus clown feel.
Li Xin’s expression was blank, observing closely. Those people feigned indifference, yet were clearly watching, likely established by the Hundred Martial Hall, whose methods Li Xin never underestimated, skilled indeed.
First using crowded stalls to "block" them, a show of strength. If entangled, what might follow?
The optimal obstruction is disregard, Night Patrols can’t examine each vendor individually.
Meng Po and others, experienced Night Patrols, understood, Meng Po gritted her teeth, "Captain, should we break through and start from Silver Market?"
Can’t stall at the entrance, nor start from Copper Market, capture the leader first.
Li Xin didn’t rush, comprehending the cruel tactics should he act forcefully, it risks them seizing an excuse to trap him, dealt a heavy blow, yet he never assumed Hundred Martial Hall’s members are mere brutes.
Choosing patience, not expecting much.
Seeing Li Xin silent, Meng Po and others grew anxious, prolonged waiting diminished their force, appearing clownish, Lu Shuimo and company felt uncomfortable, standing dressed uniform, subjected to mocking stares and remarks.
Yet Li Xin maintained composure, gazed up at the red moon, struck by a good weather.
Not waiting long, urgent steps arrived, a squad of Night Patrols appeared, led by Flame Dragon Squad leader Long Ji, eight major Night Patrol commanders present, the sudden influx of Night Patrols captured everyone’s attention, stallers stood immediately.
If merely Shadow Owls, that small group, couldn’t stir trouble, mounting tensions if acted on, but Night Patrols’ arrival shifted the dynamics entirely.
Long Ji beheld Li Xin unperturbed, "You guessed we’d arrive?"
Li Xin chuckled, "I didn’t know, I just wanted to wait awhile."
