YM778.TV Chapter 52 - 37 Mysterious Shop in the Black Market_3
If the shopkeeper really was all talk, Leonard Churchill wanted to see for himself what kind of tricks he could pull out of his hat.
“???”
Upon hearing Leonard Churchill’s request, the shopkeeper changed his previously dismissive attitude.
So, they weren’t your average client after all…
Anyone who needed such mysterious techniques must be of a special profession.
The shopkeeper didn’t intend to invade his customer’s privacy—a cardinal sin in the Black Market. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “I might just have the breathing method you’re looking for…”
Leonard Churchill was taken aback. It actually existed?
The shopkeeper continued, “I happen to have a fragment of a breathing technique. I don’t know its name, but it allows you to absorb at least seven different elements. The price, however, is a bit steep.”
He held up three fingers.
Leonard Churchill ventured a guess, “Three million?”
Considering the shopkeeper had described it as ‘a bit steep’, it wasn’t going to be thirty thousand or three hundred thousand.
Upon hearing the price, it seemed to him like a trick.
The Silver Breathing Method was only a hundred thousand, why was this unknown method three times the cost?
The more mystical they made it sound, the less credible it seemed.
The shopkeeper didn’t respond. His eyes had a cunning look, and he said, “According to an appraiser, it might be a golden-quality breathing technique, possibly once used by ancient demons. Despite being only a fragment, it could theoretically boost curse power levels to that of a regular person’s ninth level when one reaches the sixth level. Given the circumstances, I don’t think the price is high. I am only mentioning this because of who referred you to me, or else I wouldn’t even bring it up.”
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Leonard Churchill’s expression didn’t change, even though he was suspicious as he was penniless and not prepared to believe so easily.
Before he could even conclude that the shopkeeper was a deceiver, the shopkeeper suddenly presented a small booklet.
Furthermore, he added, “This secret knowledge comes from a sensitive source. You should know who it’s from. So, even if someone has learned this, it’s best not to let outsiders know.”
Leonard Churchill didn’t have a clue!
He surmised that they probably thought he really knew ‘Seven Brown’, and thus was supposed to know some corresponding common knowledge.”
However, he soon realized that the shopkeeper wasn’t joking after receiving and examining the booklet.
He took the booklet calmly, flipped through a random page, and his pupils slightly constricted.
He was now proficient in the Great Dark Breathing Method and had a rough understanding of the principles of the breathing method.
He was highly enlightened, so it was clear at first glance that this booklet was genuine!
The breathing practice mantra recorded therein was likely a real secret skill that could simultaneously absorb multiple elements to condense curse power.
“Is it really real?”
Leonard Churchill was genuinely surprised.
He figured that if the shopkeeper had to fabricate such a breathing method to scam him, that scammer had to be a master in the field of cultivation.
Now, he had given it to him so generously.
At this point, Leonard Churchill was ninety percent convinced.
This just goes to show…not only now,
but everything the shopkeeper had said earlier was true!
At the same time, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Hisss-
What kind of store was this, possessing so much power?
Who exactly was ‘Seven Brown’, with such a powerful reputation?
It must unquestionably be a big shot from Sinless City.
Leonard Churchill was reminded of the woman in leather he had met at the bookstore before. Did he stumble upon some good karma out of the blue?
I have the Misfortune Gambler’s Aura attached to me and I still expected this to be a scam. Are you now raining pies from the sky?
At the same time, Leonard Churchill was also puzzled. Did the shopkeeper not fear that he only knew the name and came here to bluff?
He had no idea that some people’s names weren’t casually tossed around in the Black Market.
Otherwise, the consequences would be severe.
After flipping through a couple more pages, Leonard Churchill closed the book. Although he had a photographic memory and could have secretly read the book if the shopkeeper didn’t mind, it was not his intention to take advantage of others this way.
When people treat you with sincerity, it’s only right to return the favor.
Leonard Churchill was able to see this secret knowledge because of ‘Seven Brown’s’ good graces. If he went ahead and took advantage, that would just be low.
But he truly was broke.
After this moment, he did not question the ‘three million’ price tag anymore.
Instead, he felt that it was lower than the market price!
The shopkeeper had only asked for one and a half million for the Storm Breathing Method, and even though that was the market price, theoretically it should be more expensive as it is hard to find.
In this light, the golden fragment seemed like a good deal.
Moreover, for those who have compatible constitutions, this breathing method would be priceless.
Leonard Churchill could already envision a future where his breathing method would increase his efficiency by n-fold…
But he really didn’t have the money.
The only valuable thing he had was the Blackwater Mercenary Group card, but even that was only worth a couple hundred thousand at most.
The Gambler Dog’s Secondary Mutated Heart was a valuable item indeed, but pulling something like that out would reveal his identity!
At this moment, Leonard Churchill was in a bit of a dilemma.
The shopkeeper could not get a read on what his guest was thinking.
Just as Leonard Churchill was contemplating ways to raise money or whether to risk selling some of his belongings, his face suddenly changed.
Enlightenment Display: “Exemption from Mysterious Type Techniques.”
He immediately realized, someone just used a mysterious technique similar to divination.
He was being watched!