On the ancient tree covered in green moss, in a daze, Lin Dong seemed to be able to see some faint symbols on its surface. Only then did he realize that these symbols were probably the cause of the fluctuating spiritual energy.
Lin Dong's gaze swept over the ancient tree and quickly retracted it. He pointed at the Fourth-Grade spiritual medicine, the Green Wood Spirit Root, and looked at a black-clothed man standing behind the counter, asking, "How much does this cost?"
Hearing this, the black-clothed man, wearing a bamboo hat, slightly pushed it up and replied in an indifferent tone, "One hundred Yang Yuan Stones."
"Too expensive?" Lin Dong frowned and said.
The black-clothed man lowered his hands without saying another word, his actions swift and decisive. Seeing this, Lin Dong remained silent. Did all the marketplaces down here have such characteristics?
"What is this thing?" Lin Dong pointed at the ancient tree covered in green moss, as if asking casually.
"Not very clear," the black-clothed man replied calmly.
Seeing how straightforward this person was, Lin Dong chuckled and then said, "This item, plus the Green Wood Spirit Root, for one hundred Yang Yuan Stones, how about it?"
"One hundred and fifty blocks."
"You don't even know what this thing is, yet you want to sell it for fifty Yang Yuan Stones?" Lin Dong raised an eyebrow and asked.
"If I knew what it was, it wouldn't be fifty Yang Yuan Stones. Look at the faint symbols on it; it must be an item related to a Talisman Master. If it weren't for the fact that there are no Talisman Masters in Qingyang Town, I truly wouldn't have brought it out to sell," the black-clothed man said smugly, "Buy it if you want, I won't force you if you don't..."
Lin Dong was speechless once again. He had originally wanted to take the opportunity to find some treasures, but he hadn't expected the merchants here to be so cunning.
Standing in front of the counter for a long time, Lin Dong could do nothing but sigh. He took out fifteen Yang Yuan Pills from his Qiankun Bag and tossed them to the black-clothed man.
"Haha, very generous." Upon receiving fifteen Yang Yuan Pills, the black-robed man's voice became somewhat joyful, and he said with a squinting smile.
Lin Dong glanced at him, not bothering with pleasantries. He grabbed the Green Wood Spirit Root and the ancient tree, then stuffed them into his Qiankun Bag, turned around, and left.
For the next period, Lin Dong wandered around the underground market, but he didn't exchange anything other than a single Fourth-Grade spiritual medicine. In despair, he could only give up and turn to leave this underground trading place.
After leaving the trading post, Lin Dong remained cautious, wandering aimlessly for a while. Then, when he reached an deserted corner, he took off his bamboo hat, patted his chest where the Qiankun Bag was hidden, and calmly turned to walk towards the interior of the Trading Guild.
With slow steps, Lin Dong leisurely walked through several streets, and unknowingly, the bustling and noisy voices around him gradually subsided.
Lin Dong once again walked through a street, his steps suddenly stopping. The tired and lazy expression on his face almost completely disappeared.
Because he discovered that there was not a single person on this street!
The Trading Guild was the largest place in Qingyang Town, with an enormous flow of people. How could a street be so empty and deserted? Moreover, he clearly remembered that this street had been quite crowded earlier...
"Shoot!"
Just as Lin Dong paused, a piercing whistle suddenly rang out. A sharp arrow, like a bolt of lightning, shot out from the houses with a malicious trajectory, aiming directly for Lin Dong's back, a vital spot.
This sudden ambush made Lin Dong's expression change. He hastily turned his head to see the arrow already close before his eyes, impossible to dodge.
In this critical moment, Lin Dong did not lose his composure. With a thought, a wave of spiritual energy instantly fluctuated, erupting from his Niwan Palace.
"Buzz!"
The strange arrow, shot from the air, was only half an inch away from Lin Dong. Its sharp tip emitted a strange fragrance, clearly coated with potent poison. If struck, he would likely die on the spot.
"Someone wants to kill me!"
This thought immediately flashed through his mind. Lin Dong instantly retreated, and the arrow in front of him fell powerlessly to the ground. As Lin Dong retreated, more whistling sounds continued to ring out around him. Then, a barrage of arrows, like pouring rain, fiercely shot towards Lin Dong.
With a solemn expression, Lin Dong began to activate the Yuan Power around his body, and his spiritual power also spread out, completely dispersing the trajectories of those arrows. His figure flickered, dodging all of them.
Swish... swish
The arrows fiercely shot into the ground, embedding themselves about half a finger's length, their fletchings rapidly vibrating with a buzzing sound.
"Swish swish swish!"
Lin Dong suddenly moved backward, his eyes turning cold. At the same time, he swung his arm, and ten black rays (black sharp points) shot out from his sleeves, striking like lightning towards the houses on all four sides. Immediately, several low cries rang out, and ten figures holding longbows fell from the houses.
"People from the Lei family!"
Upon seeing their attire, Lin Dong's expression subtly changed. He had not expected the Lei family to harbor such deep hatred for him.
"Bang bang!"
As Lin Dong's expression turned icy, a sudden round of applause rang out somewhere, making Lin Dong turn his head. He saw two men standing not far away, smiling faintly.
"Lei Pi!"
When Lin Dong saw the middle-aged man standing on the left, his brows furrowed. He naturally knew that this person's status in the Lei family was not low, but he had not expected this person to personally take action. Moreover, looking at the person beside him, he was clearly also a master of the Lei family. According to Lin Dong's perception, the strength of these two people had probably also reached the middle stage of the Heavenly Yuan Realm...
"Haha, truly worthy of being a genius of the Lin family. In such a short time, you've killed ten of my Lei family's skilled fighters. No wonder my father intends to kill you..." As Lin Dong frowned in thought, Lei Pi chuckled, but behind that smile lay a gloomy expression. Lin Dong's lightning-fast counterattack truly exceeded his expectations.
"Heh heh, the Lei family is truly shameless. To deal with a junior like me, you have to use so many people. If this gets out, I'm afraid the Lei family will lose all face," Lin Dong said with a cold laugh.
"Ah, you can rest assured about that. That news will not spread," Lei Pi said, dropping his hands, his eyes indifferent.
"Is the Lei family really going to turn against my Lin family?" Lin Dong's eyes remained somewhat gloomy, as before. Looking at the Lei family's actions this time, they truly intended to make a move against their Lin family.
"Within two months, the Lin family will be in mourning, and by then, people like Lin Zhentian will follow you," Lei Pi said with a sinister smile, revealing his even white teeth.
"But first, right here, I'll take care of you, you little beast!"
"Whoosh..."
Lin Dong took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. He looked up, a calculating thought mixed with coldness appearing on his young face. Suddenly, his foot lightly pushed off the ground, and he actively charged towards the two Lei Pi with ferocity!
"You want to kill me? The two of you aren't qualified enough!"