The market scale of Bailan City is far larger than Baiyu imagined.

And much larger.

In the entire eastern district of Bailan City, there is a huge trading market. Baiyu observed for a while, and there are roughly a thousand vendors here, along with various stalls and shops.

Besides.

Recommended by City Lord Geman, Baiyu came to an inconspicuous store in the market and said to the elderly inside, "Hello, I'm looking for Mr. Wilson."

The elderly man raised his head, his gaze cloudy as he stared forward, "I am Wilson. Who's your introducer?"

"City Lord Geman."

Baiyu spoke frankly.

Wilson nodded, seemingly without any suspicion, or perhaps he had already received notification from City Lord Geman.

He emerged from behind the counter, extremely polite, "Please follow me. The underground market you seek is not here. Jack, help me look after the shop."

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man who looked about seventeen or eighteen descended the staircase from the attic, coming to the counter to act as a clerk.

Baiyu followed Wilson.

The other guided leisurely in front, entering the backyard, then opened a wooden floor compartment door.

A stone stairway passage with kerosene lamps hanging on both sides appeared.

Wilson explained to Baiyu while walking, "There are many passages leading to the underground market. Mine is just one of them, and there are numerous traders below. By the way, remember in the underground market to wear a mask or something else, unless you are unconcerned about revealing your face; this can be disregarded.

The rules down here are cash on delivery.

Once the transaction is complete.

No matter what issues arise with the goods, you cannot hold the seller accountable; you have to swallow this hidden loss yourself.

So during transactions, ensure to confirm everything clearly several times.

Certainly.

There are also several large witness agencies in the underground market. If you are worried about being cheated, you can ask them to act as witnesses."

Wilson narrated the rules of the underground market.

Unconsciously.

The two had reached the end of the passage, which was a solid wood door with kerosene lamps hanging on both sides, providing a faint light. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Wilson took out a key, aimed at the keyhole, and rotated a few times.

Then the wooden door creaked open, and the noisy sound virtually rushed in.

However, Baiyu had already sensed numerous life presences inside, indicating that the flourishing of the underground market was in no way inferior to the market aboveground.

The two entered the market.

The underground market area was far broader than Baiyu imagined, and he was surprised by such a large space built underground.

The underground market genuinely justified its "underground" transactions.

Here in the underground market, evidently more hardcore, truly conducting commerce beneath the earth.

Wilson respectfully said at this moment, "Sir, I inconveniently accompany you for your transaction. I will wait for you outside the wooden door."

Baiyu nodded.

After watching Wilson leave, Baiyu, following Wilson's prior guidance, arrived at a shop that seemed decent.

This shop could be described as an underground market manual and the largest material supplier, reputedly backed by nobles from the Great City and the aristocratic families of the Great Yan Dynasty.

"Hello, I'd like to purchase some materials."

Baiyu approached a shop assistant.

The other party's face spread with warm yet professional smiles; the regular shops here do not conceal their faces. After all, they are conducting permanent business, and covering faces would substantially impact business quality and serve no purpose.

And Baiyu, also did not conceal.

If someone were to blackmail and rob him later, he might not even need to pay for the materials himself.

"Please come in, sir. What materials do you need? Are you manufacturing special items, constructing a Spirit Array, or configuring a Magic Elixir?"

The shop assistant asked with utmost professionalism.

Baiyu did not answer directly but instead stated the materials needed for a Sequence Four Master of Techniques.

The shop assistant was slightly taken aback.

He had heard of all these materials; each was exceedingly expensive, price without market—difficult to collect even in the vast market of Bailan City.

In fact.

If taken from the Great City's inventory, Baiyu felt it should be possible to assemble materials for his Sequence Four Master of Techniques, yet that was evidently impossible. His face was thick, but not so thick as to endlessly avail without compensation.

The City Lord and Loloya have already significantly cared for him.

In the Mysterious Realm.

Equitable exchange, that is the unchanging principle.

"Please hold on, I'll check for you in the back.", the shop assistant rushed to the rear, while Baiyu patiently waited outside.

About half an hour later.

The shop assistant hurried back, a face laden with difficulty, "Sir, we did find some information on the materials you need, but we don't currently have them in the store. We can provide brokerage and charge a five percent fee, will that work?"

"Okay."

Baiyu slowly exhaled a breath of impure air; there was finally news. As long as he could acquire the materials, this trip wasn't in vain. Regardless of the cost, getting the materials is always worthwhile.

"Then please follow me."

Joy appeared on the shop assistant's face. The larger the transaction, the more they earned. And the materials Baiyu inquired about previously were each sky-high prices, extremely expensive.

Following the shop assistant, Baiyu entered a private room.

An attendant prepared tea and brought it up, informing Baiyu to patiently wait for a moment. After all, notifying the seller takes some matters. Baiyu was fortunate since if the seller were not in Bailan City, this transaction might have failed.

The seller possessed Illusion Beast Fur.

That is the primary material for configuring a Sequence Four Master of Techniques.

Baiyu sipped tea while slowly waiting; this wait was longer than before, until Baiyu began meditating to exercise spirituality in the room. A man wearing a black woolen robe and a mask entered with the shop assistant's guidance.

"This is the seller, Mr. He Hao."

The shop assistant introduced the masked man to Baiyu, then turned to He Hao, "This is..."

Only then did the shop assistant realize he did not know Baiyu's name, which was indeed an awkward situation.

Fortunately, Baiyu stood up at this time, "I am Mr. Bai."

"Hello, Mr. Bai."

He Hao warmly shook hands with Baiyu, seeing the two officially acquainted, the shop assistant tactfully exited the room, "If you have any matters, feel free to ring the bell. The next time is yours."

He closed the door.

He Hao sat opposite Baiyu, gently sipping tea, "Sir, you're interested in Illusion Beast Fur?"

Baiyu sternly said, "Yes, it's a rare extraordinary material. I won't be stingy with my offer, as long as you truly have it."

He Hao took a deep breath, "I do have it. But you should know, such materials are hard to buy with money, usually price without market.

If you want this item, I would ask you to do something for me; then this item can be yours as payment."

Baiyu gazed at him with interest, "What is it? How are you sure I can do it?"