Because of Zhao Yi's breakthrough, everyone was very happy. They happily drank a little wine at the table, and then, slightly tipsy, they headed to the Ghost Market!
Today is the last day of the Ghost Market.
Two unfamiliar forces quietly arrived, changing the atmosphere of this Ghost Market!
Upon entering, Liu Zixuan felt the atmosphere in the Ghost Market was very strange!
Everyone seemed not as casual as yesterday, but somewhat constrained, being very cautious when looking at others!
Outside these people may be prestigious figures, but here in the Ghost Market, with masks on, everyone starts at the same line! Even the managers of the Ghost Market could be attacked, let alone these people.
Who would come here if not to find treasures!
"Are we going as you said?" Zhou Nian muttered at the entrance.
Liu Zixuan nodded: "You go set up your stall. With Zhao Yi's breakthrough and strength, he can protect you without any problem, even if not capable of earth-shattering deeds. And I will continue wandering around the Ghost Market with Zhou Nian!"
"Yes, keep an eye on places other than the Mandarin Duck Pavilion, because although it's said to have that sword, it doesn't necessarily have to come from the Mandarin Duck Pavilion!" After speaking, Zhou Nian took Zhao Yi to set up a stall.
Zhou Nian turned her head and asked: "Then what about us..."
"I guess it won't just be those two unfamiliar forces coming today." Liu Zixuan muttered while stroking his chin, and then said: "Go try our luck at the Mandarin Duck Pavilion!"
Saying this, Liu Zixuan and Zhou Nian went into the Mandarin Duck Pavilion together!
It seemed there were even more people today than yesterday. Perhaps because it's the last day, everyone came with the thought that special treasures might appear.
After sitting in their designated spots, Liu Zixuan's gaze scanned the surroundings. His lips curled: "Look over there!"
"They... why are they here too?" Zhou Nian frowned slightly as he looked at the people in the boxes in front and behind.
Yesterday, the box in front of them was empty, but today there were three men and one woman sitting there!
"They should be people from the Skill Gate, right?" Liu Zixuan asked.
Zhou Nian nodded slightly: "That's right, they are from the Skill Gate, which specializes in mechanical arrays. It seems that today's auction will definitely not be simple!"
Liu Zixuan shrugged: "I said it wouldn't just be those two unfamiliar forces!"
The auction outside had already started. The host went on stage and introduced some ordinary treasures, which Liu Zixuan was not very interested in!
Just as he was chatting with Zhou Nian to pass the time, a man suddenly came out from the front box and walked to their box-door!
He gently knocked on the door: "Friends from the Mind Gate, may I come in and chat?"
Zhou Nian instinctively looked at Liu Zixuan.
Liu Zixuan grinned: "You are very welcome!"
The man who came in was about in his early thirties, with an ordinary appearance except for the conspicuous mustache under his nose!
The man smiled at the two, then sat down.
"You must be Senior Zhou's daughter, Zhou Nian?" the man took the lead to speak.
"Yes, and you are..." Zhou Nian asked in confusion.
"I'm Luo Yichuan from the Skill Gate."
"You're the once-in-a-century genius from the Skill Gate? Luo Yichuan?" Zhou Nian immediately showed a surprised look: "I heard my father talk about you, saying you learned everything about the Skill Gate by the age of twelve, and even raided a grand tomb full of mechanical arrays alone?"
"Old stories, not worth mentioning!" Luo Yichuan appeared humble and turned to point at Liu Zixuan: "And this is?"
"He is..."
"Liu Zixuan, I'm Zhou Nian's boyfriend!"
Before Zhou Nian could finish, Liu Zixuan spoke up directly. He wasn't foolish, Luo Yichuan's entrance was for one of two reasons!
Either he wanted to gain Zhou Nian's favor, because such a pretty girl would naturally attract attention!
Or he had serious business to discuss. If Liu Zixuan used the identity of an outsider, Luo Yichuan would certainly not talk, so it was better to say he was Zhou Nian's fiancé to make Luo Yichuan feel less apprehensive!
Sure enough, after Liu Zixuan introduced himself, Luo Yichuan showed a fleeting displeasure in his eyes but it vanished swiftly.
Smilingly, he extended his hand to Liu Zixuan: "So, you are the boyfriend of Sister Zhou Nian. Brother Liu, I admire you, to be recognized by Senior Zhou is no small feat for men in this world!"
"Brother Luo flatters me. I wonder if you came just to catch up, or do you have other matters?"
Liu Zixuan naturally didn't bother to engage in small talk with him. What's with the pretense of a gentleman, if you have something to say, just say it, no need for empty flatteries!
Luo Yichuan paused, "Indeed, there are some matters, and since you are Sister Zhou Nian's boyfriend, you are one of us, so I'll be straightforward!"
"According to the information I gathered, a peculiar treasure will appear at ten o'clock today, and this treasure is not auctioned by the Mandarin Duck Pavilion or the outside stalls, but by a mysterious individual, who, as a private person, has contracted the whole Mandarin Duck Pavilion for the auction!"
Listening to Luo Yichuan's words, Liu Zixuan thought for a moment while stroking his chin: "So what's Brother Luo getting at?"
"According to my father, this sword might be linked to a huge secret, so we must join forces to secure that treasure within our Six Gates!"
"Six Gates? But here there are only you from the Skill Gate and us from the Mind Gate. Have others come?" Zhou Nian asked blankly.
Luo Yichuan pointed at the woman in their box: "She is from the Upper Three Sects, you think about it, this treasure has attracted attention even from the Upper Three Sects, it must be extraordinary, so we must obtain it!"
"Besides, this is the first real cooperation among our Six Gates in years. I don't think your Mind Gate will refuse!"
Liu Zixuan asked meaningfully: "If we obtain the treasure, how shall it be divided? As far as I know, it's a single piece, it can't be split into several parts, can it?"
"The people from the Upper Three Sects are more numerous, richer, and more powerful, surely afterwards we won't stand to gain!"
Liu Zixuan's words carried an implied meaning, essentially telling Luo Yichuan not to make a wedding dress for the Upper Three Sects!
Luo Yichuan originally thought Liu Zixuan was just an ordinary person, and planned to mess with him after the matter, but didn't expect his thoughts to be so meticulous.
He rather gained a bit more respect for him, and then said: "When the treasure is in hand, it will be based on strength, but it cannot fall into hands outside the Six Gates' forces!"
"Should I... go talk to my father?" After all, Zhou Nian certainly couldn't decide on such a big matter by herself!
"No need, Uncle Zhou is busy, why trouble the old man!" Liu Zixuan waved: "Alright, I'll agree on behalf of Uncle Zhou, and we will choose the right time to act."