Chapter 178: Chapter 14: Puppet Dao Song Buping_2
Translator: 549690339 I
The speed of the Phantom Chicken appeared to exceed that manâs expectations.
Soon, a figure clad in a red and black Daoist robe quickly rose into the sky.
Although Phantom Chicken could fly too, flight wasnât its specialty. Unable to keep up, it quickly descended back to the ground.
Meanwhile, the previously seen two figures finally revealed their forms.
His Spiritual Sense swept over them, revealing them to be two Foundation Establishment Death Puppets.
âItâs someone from Puppet Dao.â
Wang Baâs eyes narrowed slightly as twenty-eight Iris Invisible Needles quietly sank into the ground.
From being ambushed to momentarily counterattacking, Wang Ba may not have had any particular special abilities, but with the cooperation of the Spirit Chicken and the Spirit Turtle, he didnât falter.
Of course, the main reason was that he had a vague sense of the opponentâs identity, and didnât immediately summon Jia 15 and Jia 16.
Otherwise, they could have probably hurt the opponent when they forced him out with the Phantom Chicken earlier.
Now, this Foundation Establishment Cultivator of the Puppet Dao also revealed a thin and dry face, looking at Wang Ba somewhat warily.
He opened his mouth suddenly and asked, âAre you from the sect?â
Without wasting words, Wang Ba directly activated the Heavenly Gate Seal on his hand.
The next second, a faint scarlet seal floated on the back of his hand, flickering with a gloomy light in an erratic manner.
The complexion of the thin and dry cultivator immediately softened, and a smile was squeezed out on his face as he said:
âHehe, isnât this embarrassing? My apologies, I am Song Buping, a Guardian of the Puppet Dao. I thought a Rogue Cultivator from the outside had sneaked in.â âMainly because I donât recognize you, hehe, 1 know most of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators from our sect.â
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba sneered inwardly.
It was evident that he was coming from the direction of Jiantao Station, so it was impossible for him to be someone from the outside sneaking in. If he still attacked him, it was simply out of greed for his possessions.
Only when his attack didnât succeed did he immediately change his tune.
It was indeed the style of a demonic sect.
If they were ruthless in scheming against others, they were just as ruthless when it came to their own kind.
But due to the circumstances, he had to feign friendliness with this pretentious snake: âHehe, so you are Song, I am Wang Ba. Iâve always been cultivating with Bai Yu of the Blood Bone Dao and rarely go out. Itâs normal that you donât recognize me.â
He casually flashed Bai Yuâs Sound Transmission Talisman.
Wang Ba had no qualms about riding on Bai Yuâs coattails.
After all, he is indeed studying the breeding of Spirit Chickens under Bai Yuâs guidance now. Even if Bai Yu finds out, he wouldnât be able to say anything.
Upon hearing Bai Yu of the Blood Bone Dao and seeing Bai Yuâs Sound Transmission Talisman, Song Bupingâs face changed dramatically.
After hearing Bai Yuâs voice and seeing his talisman, the look in his eyes when he looked at Wang Ba clearly became a lot more wary.
The smile on his face hesitated, and then it blossomed like a chrysanthemum. His tone also became much friendlier immediately:
âOh my, isnât this a case of friendship formed through confrontation! Our Puppet Dao and Blood Bone Dao have always been as close as brothers. Since you are a friend of Brother Bai Yu, you are also a friend of mine, Song Buping. In that case, WangâŠâ
After a moment of contemplation, he painfully took out something that looked like a yo-yo from his sleeve.
âYouâre probably out to explore the Ghost Markets, right? 1 happen to have a Market Entering Order for the Qi Refining stage. Iâll give it to you!â
To enter the Ghost Markets, most higher-end ones require a referral. After getting a referral, you can get a âMarket Entering Orderâ, which allows you to enter the Ghost Market.
Wang Ba knew this too, but he didnât consider going into a high-end Ghost Market. He intended to familiarize himself with it first.
Moreover, he probably wouldnât find the Class II treasures he wanted in a Qi Refining stage Ghost Market.
Additionally, he didnât trust this person completely, so he declined: âYouâre too kind, Song. The Ghost Market of the Qi Refining stage doesnât have what Iâm looking forâŠâ
âDonât underestimate the market. Iâve kept it for quite a long time and itâs not a small scale. Every time, there are more than ten Rogue Cultivators participating. Itâs becoming increasingly well-known in the Donghe City area. You can seize all these cultivators at once, plunder all their possessions, then turn around and sell them. The gains would not be small!â
Song Buping laughed, âThis is also my apology for my move against you earlier.â
Upon hearing this, Wang Ba felt a chill in his heart.
Only then did he realize, he was thinking about buying treasures from the Ghost Market, while what Song Buping was thinking about was to pillage all these Qi Refining Rogue Cultivators!
If extrapolated, is it not the case that behind these Ghost Markets, exist the shadows of these major sects?
On normal days, they turn a blind eye, allowing the Rogue Cultivators to gather and grow. But once they were ripe for harvest, they would strike them down.
At this moment, Wang Baâs original intention to go out suddenly wavered.
He isnât going out to throw himself into the jaws of a tiger.
âItâs a pity, big Ghost Markets may seem to have more opportunities, but in reality, theyâre hard to get into. After all, there are Class III, and even Class IV powers behind these markets that wonât give us an opportunity,â lamented Song Buping.
At this, Wang Ba was slightly moved and couldnât help but ask: âMay I ask Song, what type of Ghost Markets should we avoid?â
Seeing that Wang Ba seemed to have forgotten the sneak attack earlier, Song Bupingâs smile became even warmer and friendly. He also responded to Wang Baâs question without any hesitation:
âThatâs a rather simple one, you just need to rememberâŠâ
He listed a few key points to bear in mind.
He also spoke about a few unwritten rules when trading in Ghost Markets.
These things were hardly recorded in books and were often summarized from the personal experiences of Cultivators.
If Song Buping hadnât volunteered the information, Wang Ba might have crashed and burned when he visited the Ghost Market.
Wang Ba memorized this secretly, feeling enlightened.
âThis is the advantage of a major power!â
He couldnât help but sigh quietly.
Even though Tianmen Cult is a demonic sect and most of its disciples are wary of each other, one canât deny that there are a lot of benefits that a major power has which individuals canât reach.
Although an individual might be restricted within it, they can also take advantage of the power to broaden their horizons, accelerate personal growth.
Resources, information, secrets, cultivation methods, etc.
Any one of these could potentially save a Rogue Cultivator years, maybe even a lifetime of exploration.
Itâs just a shame⊠as Zhao Feng once said, one shouldnât scheme with those who go against their principles.
After learning about the characteristics of the Ghost Market and gaining a comprehensive and clear understanding of it, Wang Ba immediately said his goodbyes to Song Buping.
Despite his objections, Song gave him the âMarket Entering Orderâ anyway.
After some thought, Wang Ba decided not to refuse it.
However, after receiving it, he immediately used a Sealing Talisman to block any potential external connection the âMarket Entering Orderâ might have.
Even though the chances of it being tampered with were slim, he took extra precautions.
He got onto his flying magic tool and quickly flew away from the boundless forest.
Then there were low bushes, grasslandsâŠ
After flying another hundred or two hundred miles, he finally saw signs of human habitation..