NCCnovel Chapter 158 Are you two together?
Chapter 158 Are you two together?
black market.
"Senior Sister, please put on this black mask."
"Junior brother, do you think we'll be discovered? I heard the black market is very hostile to disciples of our sect." Qiao Qingzi put on her mask with worry, looking around helplessly. However, the black mask still couldn't hide Qiao Qingzi's snow-white skin, making her look rather out of place.
Helpless, Xu Xiaoli took out the transformation necklace from his storage bag. He waved and jumped twice to attract Qiao Qingzi's attention. He handed her the necklace: "Senior Sister, this is a magical artifact that can conceal your identity. Wear it first. You only need to think about what form you want to take and what voice you want to have, and this transformation necklace can fulfill your desires."
Qiao Qingzi carefully picked up the necklace, her tone filled with surprise: "Isn't this a seventh-grade magic artifact? The craftsmanship is so exquisite, and magic artifacts that can transform are priceless. Junior brother, how did you obtain it?"
"Oh, my sister gave it to me before. I don't know where she bought it." Xu Xiaoli turned her head, thought for a long time, and stammered out a reason.
Qiao Qingzi didn't notice anything unusual about Xu Xiaoli, and she put on the necklace with great anticipation.
Xu Xiaoli watched Qiao Qingzi's changes closely, wanting to see what form she would take.
Suddenly, Qiao Qingzi transformed into a handsome man. His face was like a lake under the moonlight, calm and profound. His deep eyes held a gentle warmth and a smile, as if capable of soothing the wounds of the heart. His nose was high and elegant, and a composed and sincere smile graced his lips. Whenever he gazed at someone, it seemed as if only that person existed in his eyes.
Xu Xiaoli was somewhat surprised. He glanced at Qiao Qingzi again without showing any emotion and had to admit that her appearance was outstanding. She was the kind of handsome young man who could be spotted in a crowd.
"Senior Sister, should I call you Senior Brother now?" Xu Xiaoli asked jokingly.
Qiao Qingzi looked at her new body with great curiosity. She smiled politely and said, "Of course, junior brother. From now on, we are brothers. You can call me Brother Qiao."
Xu Xiaoli could only smile wryly and obediently call out, "Brother Qiao."
But Qiao Qingzi's eyes sparkled, as if she was enjoying this treatment.
Xu Xiaoli and Qiao Qingzi put on masks and entered the black market. The black market was bustling with people, all wearing black masks, some emanating a faint demonic aura. Different vendors' cries echoed throughout the market, a cacophony of languages from various regions, creating a lively and indescribable atmosphere despite being incomprehensible to the listeners.
Qiao Qingzi wandered among the various stalls, looking around with great curiosity. Besides common herbs, the black market also offered demonic herbs and flowers from the demon realm, not to mention the poisonous plants that were everywhere – these were invaluable life-saving items.
In contrast, Xu Xiaoli was much calmer. Xie Wangui, in Xie Wanning's consciousness space, had accompanied Xie Wanning through the entire black market, seeing all sorts of strange and unusual things, so naturally he didn't find anything surprising.
Xu Xiaoli followed behind Qiao Qingzi, just in case someone tried to harm her. However, he quickly regretted it. Although Qiao Qingzi had transformed into a handsome man, he still couldn't take his eyes off the exquisite hair accessories and clothes. So, the two "brothers" bought a lot of women's clothing and accessories, and Qiao Qingzi even bought quite a few rare storybooks, which drew curious glances from those around them.
Xu Xiaoli, carrying Qiao Qingzi's large and small bags of clothes, herbs, and various strange items, followed behind, feeling somewhat exhausted.
Who knows how tiring it is to go shopping with Qiao Qingzi!
Suddenly, Xu Xiaoli noticed a medicinal fragrance mixed with the distinctive scents of several poisons.
He glanced at a man in black passing by. The man was tall and upright, and even as he walked, he maintained a calm and leisurely demeanor. There was no demonic energy around him, so Xu Xiaoli could tell that he was a high-level cultivator, or even a disciple of a sect.
Xu Xiaoli recalled that Xie Wanning had encountered a sect disciple who practiced alchemy when she first came to the black market. Could they be the same person? How would a sect disciple know the entrance and location of the black market?
Before Xu Xiaoli could think further, he was pulled aside by a force. Just as he was about to speak, his mouth was covered.
"Shh! Sister, what brings you here?" Xie Wanning blinked, her face veiled.
Although the veil prevented Xu Xiaoli from seeing Xie Wanning's face clearly, he still confirmed that the person was Xie Wanning by her voice.
“You little fool, I came to the black market to find medicinal herbs to treat Xia Mengqi,” Xu Xiaoli explained softly.
Xie Wanning recalled that she had last met Xia Mengqi in the Void Secret Realm, where they had even had a pill-making competition. After that, they seemed to have never seen each other again during the sect competition. Xie Wanning didn't have a deep impression of Xia Mengqi, only remembering her arrogant temperament and exceptional talent in pill-making. Xia Mengqi was also one of the chosen ones, and although Xie Wanning didn't particularly want to interact with her, she had to admit that Xia Mengqi had an unyielding spirit.
"What's up with her?"
Xu Xiaoli explained the reason concisely.
Xie Wan Ning pondered for a moment, then took out a white token from her waist.
"Sister, you can use this when you're auctioning things, so you can bid for the herbs you need." Xie Wanning said very sincerely, but Xu Xiaoli flicked her forehead. She covered her head and muttered aggrievedly, "Sister, what are you doing? It hurts."
"Idiot. I'm a sect disciple now. If I show my highest-level token on my first visit to the black market, won't that make people doubt my identity? Besides, how are you going to auction things without this token?" Xu Xiaoli said sternly, hands on his hips.
Xie Wanning rubbed her forehead and said timidly, "It's okay, Qin Muyang will help me get the herbs."
Xu Xiaoli immediately sensed something was wrong. He widened his eyes and asked incredulously, "Tell me honestly, are you and Qin Muyang together?" Although it was a question, Xu Xiaoli's tone was extremely certain.
Her silly younger sister usually addresses others as "fellow Daoist," and even when she calls someone by their full name, it's usually only when she's emotionally agitated.
Now, her silly younger sister, with a face full of joy and shyness, calls out "Qin Muyang" softly and gently, and it's obvious at a glance that the two are together.
Xie Wanning nodded, then asked hesitantly, "Sister, what do you think of Qin Muyang?"
"Not very old, but quite capable, not bad. The key is whether he treats you well or not." Xu Xiaoli rubbed his forehead, turning his head to ignore Xie Wanning's sparkling eyes.
“Okay! Of course it’s okay! When I went to get the Eternal Red Lotus, Qin Muyang took good care of me. And…” Xie Wanning’s words were interrupted by Xu Xiaoli: “I know, as long as you like it.”
Xie Wanning lowered her head, concealing the excitement in her eyes.
Suddenly, both Xie Wanning and Xu Xiaoli's communication tokens rang.
The auction is about to begin!