Listening to Jiang Yunxuan's explanation, Liu Zixuan said in a deep voice, "In short, it's an important place that all three major powers are eyeing."
"It's not just the three powers, you know!"
Jiang Yunxuan grinned and said, "You see, whether it's the Yan Country or the Tang Country, they're both small countries, with only a handful of renowned Martial Artists. To gain more resources, they'll sotis allow Martial Artists from other countries to enter."
"You all know that such places wouldn't normally allow outsiders in our Star Sea. But these countries are different. You just ntioned it's a Ghost Market. If a Ghost Market can be held in Ghost Valley, it must have treasures that make many Martial Artists drool, so the struggle for them might be another bloody and fierce battle!"
Liu Zixuan's lips twitched slightly at hearing this, "In short, it's a place of contention among hundreds of houses. I didn't expect this journey to face these challenges. It seems it's not much easier than being in the Witch Country!"
Jiang Yunxuan shrugged, "That's right, but as long as we keep a low profile there and don't try to seize so overly important treasures, it should be fine!"
"That shows you don't know my brother Xuan well. Brother Xuan always goes for the most important things wherever he goes," Tiger said with a laugh.
Liu Zixuan waved his hand, "Let's check it out tomorrow. If we can seize sothing, we will; if not, that's that. The Ghost Market is a mysterious existence. If things get out of hand, I'm afraid no one can manage it."
Jiang Yunxuan nodded in agreent, "My dad once said that even he doesn't dare to easily provoke the people behind the Ghost Market!"
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but twitch their lips. Among the people they knew, only Jiang Yunxuan's father, Jiang Yifan, and the ancestor of the Willow Association were the most formidable. Even such powerful existences dare not easily offend the people behind the Ghost Market. How terrifying must they be!
As they had to head to Weiyang Highland the next day, Liu Zixuan and the others didn't continue drinking. After settling the bill, they all returned to the hotel to rest.
The night passed without words, and the next day ca in the blink of an eye.
Everyone sat down at the breakfast table with Zhao Yi and Yan Nannan.
"You and Nannan enjoy yourselves here for a few days first. I'll take them to explore the surrounding cities, and then we'll head to Qian Nan together," Liu Zixuan said.
Zhao Yi was taken aback, "Brother Xuan, didn't you say you'd head straight back to Qian Nan yesterday? Has sothing happened?"
"There aren't that many issues going on here. Just focus on enjoying your ti with your wife and working on having a baby. Don't worry about other things. If sothing really happens, I'll definitely call on you!" Liu Zixuan laughed.
Having just gotten married, Liu Zixuan couldn't bear to drag Zhao Yi into another battlefield, so he didn't ntion anything about Weiyang Highland.
Zhao Yi pondered for a mont and nodded, "Alright, make sure to let know if anything happens."
"Okay, as long as you two are doing well, it's all good. We'll head off first now. I'll call you when we're planning to return in a few days," Liu Zixuan said, then stood up with Tiger and the others.
Jiang Yunxuan bought quite a few cars and left them here, so Zhao Yi couldn't drive them all, so they took two with them.
On the road.
Liu Zixuan looked at Gu Yu in the passenger seat and smiled, "What are you calculating with your fingers?"
"Calculating the fortunes and misfortunes of this trip."
"Didn't you say before that with the unique destinies of and Cheng Feng, it was impossible to calculate?"
Gu Yu sighed helplessly, "It's just unwillingness. I flipped through the books left by my master a few days ago and tried to deduce again, but still couldn't figure it out. If I can reach the realm my master spoke of, perhaps I could."
"Do you have realms, too?" Mo Chengfeng asked curiously.
"Of course, Mysticism, like their Martial Arts, also divides levels, but ours are relatively simple: Beginner, Master, Celestial Master," Gu Yu paused to explain. "Beginners can see so things through facial and palm readings and have a basic understanding of Feng Shui, while those at the Master level can see through ordinary destinies at a glance and are more proficient in Feng Shui, Eight Trigrams, and ritual matters."
"If Masters are so formidable, what would a Celestial Master be like?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"Celestial Master..." Gu Yu's eyes glead, muttering, "My master once said that a Celestial Master could calculate the Celestial Secret, and with our mystic skills, kill invisibly!"
"Has anyone achieved that?" Mo Chengfeng asked tentatively.
"Maybe, but I haven't heard of it. After all, the Celestial Secret is too difficult to fathom," Gu Yu said regretfully.
"You're already quite capable. Based on your current level, you're at least one of the best among Masters," Liu Zixuan consoled.
"I'm just at a mid-level; I can't call myself one of the best," Gu Yu clenched his fist, "But I believe I can beco more excellent! You're all growing, and I can't fall behind!"
The three exchanged smiles but didn't say much more.
Every profession has its specialization. Gu Yu is already quite remarkable now. Maybe in Martial Arts, he can't match Liu Zixuan and others, but in Mysticism, Liu Zixuan isn't on par with him either, just like Mo Chengfeng's computer expertise is not sothing anyone can easily replicate.
After driving for about an hour and a half, they arrived at a more remote town.
Tiger and Jiang Yunxuan's vehicles stopped at the town's entrance, and Liu Zixuan got out of the car to ask, "Why did you stop?"
Jiang Yunxuan pointed toward the depths of the town, "Further in is Ghost Valley, and it's barren over there. Ghost Market appears only at night. We might as well find a place to rest in the town now."
Liu Zixuan looked ahead and marveled silently, "Though barren, it's astonishing. From the road we've been on, it's been uphill all the way to that Ghost Valley. I didn't expect a huge canyon would appear on that so-called highland."
Jiang Yunxuan spread his hands, "The Star Sea is vast, with countless strange landscapes. This is just one of them. My dad says the peculiar landscapes in Yudu are so much more!"
Yudu... a mysterious realm explored by people globally since ancient tis, containing countless secrets, though its terrors deter many Martial Artists from even approaching!
Liu Zixuan pondered, "Alright, let's find a place to settle first. Later, we can explore the situation near Ghost Valley."
"We probably don't even need to go to Ghost Valley; we can get information right here in town," Jiang Yunxuan said aningfully with a smile. "You should have so understanding of the Ghost Market; it attracts many Martial Artists. This ti's Ghost Market is so unique, I'm certain the Martial Artists had already heard the news and arrived here."
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