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Chapter 915 - 887: What a Coincidence?

Chapter 915: Chapter 887: What a Coincidence?

"Demon beasts are different from humans. Generally speaking, in terms of rank, a demon beast of the same level is one tier stronger than a human," Ji Changfeng explained.

"So, this beast core of yours is undoubtedly at the Mysterious Level Intermediate Stage," Ji Changfeng nodded. "Even at the Mysterious Level Intermediate Stage, it’s still incredibly valuable."

"You should know that while spirit stones can assist in cultivation, they do contain impurities. These impurities require martial artists to slowly expel them while absorbing energy, which wastes quite a bit of time."

"But beast cores are different. The energy in a beast core has already been absorbed and filtered by the demon beast, so the energy within can be directly absorbed! A single beast core’s value far exceeds that of spirit stones of the same rank!"

Ji Changfeng exhaled deeply, "Brother Li, in the future, keep items like this well-hidden. If someone sees it, it will bring you trouble."

Li Chen furrowed his brows but still nodded.

He wasn’t afraid of trouble, but he disliked it. He understood the principle of not flaunting wealth. However, he hadn’t anticipated that these raw stones extracted from primordial beasts would be so precious.

Moreover, he was certain that Yao Chou and Jiang Bingyu knew about this, yet they hadn’t told him.

"It seems I’ll have to question them carefully when I return," Li Chen thought to himself.

"Alright, let’s leave this matter here for now," Li Chen said. "Where’s the location for tournament registration? Let’s go sign up first."

"Alright!" Ji Changfeng didn’t dwell on much and immediately nodded.

Walking behind Ji Changfeng, Li Chen’s eyes flickered a few times before the light gradually dimmed.

Recent experiences had made Li Chen increasingly cautious and meticulous.

Although Ji Changfeng had told him many things he wasn’t aware of, Li Chen still couldn’t bring himself to fully trust this young man in front of him.

Especially after learning about the beast core’s value, a thought of killing even flashed through Li Chen’s mind.

But upon seeing the resolute expression on Ji Changfeng’s face, that trace of murderous intent dissipated on its own.

"Never mind, since he’s Elder Ji’s descendant, there shouldn’t be an issue," Li Chen muttered to himself.

They arrived at the registration site.

Only then did Li Chen realize the registration location was right in the central area of the marketplace.

There stood a massive martial arts stage, which seemed to be specifically used for combat duels. Now, it was being fully utilized.

"Looks like a lot of people want that Barrier-Breaking Pill," Li Chen glanced around and saw many people hesitant, including several Yellow Rank martial artists.

Clearly, the main contenders for this tournament were those whose cultivation had reached the Mysterious Level. The Yellow Rank participants were only hoping to try their luck.

"Li Chen, Ji Changfeng!"

"Alright!" The registrar waved his hand and said, "You’re number thirty-five. Remember to come over tomorrow."

"Okay," Ji Changfeng nodded and then left with Li Chen.

The people in the marketplace were dressed in various styles, yet the buildings were extremely antiquated.

Li Chen immediately noticed that the surrounding architecture was all old-fashioned, with signboards hanging above them labeled as this or that inn.

"It really feels like traveling through time."

Accompanying Ji Changfeng into an inn, Ji Changfeng directly took out two small spirit stones from his pocket and handed them to the counter. "Two upper rooms."

"This is basically like a scene straight out of a wuxia TV drama!" Li Chen shook his head with a hint of amusement.

Sitting in his room, Li Chen’s expression turned peculiar.

From the moment he entered the marketplace, an unusual sense began to stir within him.

Previously, he might not have even believed that places like this existed.

But ever since returning from abroad, increasingly bizarre phenomena had begun to emerge around him. By now, he was beginning to accept them.

"Forget it, I’ll focus on cultivating first. Breaking through to Earth Level might still take a long time. Better to accumulate more strength first." Shaking his head to clear out these idle thoughts, Li Chen closed his eyes and began cultivating.

...

"Market Master, a new face arrived at the marketplace today."

In the elegant room, there stood a heavy stone platform incongruous with its surroundings. Sitting cross-legged atop the platform was a man, while another person stood respectfully below, reporting.

"A new face? That’s good news," the man on the stone platform chuckled lightly. "Doesn’t that mean our marketplace is growing more vibrant?"

"But this person seems somewhat unusual."

"Oh? What’s so unusual?" Hearing his subordinate’s words, the market master smiled and asked.

"He seems to be someone from outside."

Upon hearing this, the market master nodded faintly. "There are plenty of loose cultivators from outside. One person shouldn’t warrant special attention."

"His cultivation level... even I couldn’t see through it."

"Whoosh!"

A gust of wind swept through the air. At some unknown time, the man had already descended from the stone platform, now standing in front of his subordinate.

"Someone from outside whose cultivation even you can’t discern?" The market master narrowed his eyes slightly. "Luu Chen, didn’t you break through to the Mysterious Level Advanced Stage a year ago?"

"Yes, Market Master," Luu Chen slightly bowed and responded.

"Understood. You may go now."

"I take my leave."

After Luu Chen departed, the market master adjusted his robe, a contemplative expression spreading across his face. "Clearly from outside, yet possessing strength above the Profound Level Peak... Could they belong to those people?"

"Wait, hasn’t there been news recently? That old man from the Yu family was chased out of a city outside?"

After pondering for a moment, the market master shook his head. "Liang Qi, investigate this individual."

"Yes, Market Master!" An ethereal response came from behind the door.

...

Early the next morning.

Li Chen and Ji Changfeng arrived at the martial tournament square bright and early. However, while Li Chen thought they were early, he hadn’t expected the area to already be packed with people.

"This is quite lively, huh..." Li Chen remarked in mild exasperation.

The battles began shortly thereafter.

Watching the duels on stage, Li Chen felt drowsy.

Although the participants’ techniques were decent, their strength and speed no longer interested him. Ji Changfeng, on the other hand, was intently absorbed.

"Number thirty-five! Li Chen, Ji Changfeng, get on stage!"

"Finally, it’s our turn." Li Chen yawned and stepped onto the stage alongside Ji Changfeng.

But when they saw their opponents, they froze.

"What a coincidence?"