113: Chapter 113 Dark Web

"I have sent someone to deliver the items to you; they should be in your hands very soon," Vice Principal Nie Changkong said.

"Thank you, Vice Principal!" Su Yu agreed happily.

Immediately after, his eyes rolled as he thought of the demon saint-level demon core in his storage ring, for which the system offered too low a recycling price.

"By the way, Vice Principal Nie." Su Yu shifted the topic nonchalantly.

"I've been wanting to buy some special cultivation resources lately that can't be found in ordinary malls."

"Do you know where in the Great Xia Kingdom there are more high-end auction channels?"

On the other end of the line, Vice Principal Nie Changkong didn't think much of it.

Given the terrifying talent Su Yu had displayed, ordinary resources indeed could no longer satisfy him.

"Auction channels?" Vice Principal Nie Changkong pondered for a moment.

"High-end trading venues in the Great Xia Kingdom mainly fall into two categories."

"One type is top-tier auction houses endorsed by the authorities, such as the 'Star Pavilion' in the capital."

"It is absolutely safe there; no one dares to cause trouble at the Star Pavilion."

"However!"

"The rules are exceptionally cumbersome," Vice Principal Nie Changkong explained in detail.

"Not only is real-name authentication required, but extremely strict asset verification is also needed."

"Moreover, their commission fees are very high, usually between ten and fifteen percent."

"Most importantly, all funds traded there are subject to supervision by the military and tax departments."

Su Yu frowned slightly.

Real-name authentication? Fund supervision? A fifteen percent commission?

This was absolutely out of the question!

His current identity was top secret; once he used his real name, he would be exposed in minutes.

Besides, the commission was too ruthless—for an item worth one hundred billion, they would take over ten billion; it was practically robbery!

"And what about the other type?" Su Yu asked.

"The other type is the underground black market."

Vice Principal Nie Changkong's voice dropped a few notches, carrying a sense of gravity.

"The largest underground black market in the Great Xia Kingdom is located in the lawless zone outside the capital, codenamed 'Dark Web'."

"There are no rules there."

"No questions asked about origins, no questions about identity—it is absolutely anonymous!"

"Furthermore, because many peerless treasures that cannot see the light of day end up there, the price premiums in the black market are extremely severe."

"A good item can often fetch a sky-high price, thirty or even fifty percent higher than at official auction houses!"

Hearing this, Su Yu's heart gave a sudden jolt.

Fifty percent higher?!

Wouldn't that mean his demon saint-level demon core could easily sell for over one hundred and fifty billion?!

"However!"

Before Su Yu could rejoice, Vice Principal Nie Changkong's stern warning came through.

"Su Yu, I'm warning you!"

"The waters of the black market are unfathomably deep!"

"It is a mix of good and bad people, with desperate criminals, fallen martial artists, and potentially even sleeper agents from the Abyss Cult!"

"Trading there comes with immense risk!"

"Once you show off your wealth or expose some top-tier treasure,"

"murder for goods and double-crossing happen there every single day!"

"Without absolute strength or a powerful background to protect you, going to the black market is suicide!"

Vice Principal Nie Changkong advised him earnestly.

"What you need most right now is to build a steady foundation."

"If you lack any resources, just tell me, and the military will do its best to satisfy you."

"Do not touch a place like the black market!"

A trace of disapproval flashed in Su Yu's deep eyes.

Murder for goods? Double-crossing?

With his nine million Dark Gold Divine Blood and Soul-Forging Spear Intent, his combat power was approaching the Martial Saint level.

It was not certain who would be eating whom!

However, on the surface, Su Yu agreed readily.

"I understand, Vice Principal Nie."

"Don't worry, I will absolutely not go to the black market."

"I was just asking around to broaden my horizons."

Vice Principal Nie Changkong breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good."

"Right, there is one more thing I must emphasize to you!"

Vice Principal Nie Changkong's voice suddenly became unprecedentedly serious.

"That demon saint-level demon core!"

"You must, you must keep it!"

"You absolutely cannot sell it for money!"

Vice Principal Nie Changkong was terrified that Su Yu, this money-grubber, would do something foolish, so he explained patiently.

"The Abyss origin inside that thing can save a martial artist over a hundred years of enlightenment time!"

"It is a true priceless treasure!"

"If you want to push for the Martial Saint or even the Martial Emperor realm in the future, this demon core will definitely play a decisive role!"

"Did you remember?!"

Su Yu sat on the cushion and rubbed his nose.

Save a hundred years of enlightenment?

Honestly, it would be better to sell it for money and recharge through the system—that would be hundreds of millions of years of enlightenment!

"I've remembered, Vice Principal Nie."

Su Yu's tone was extremely sincere, even tinged with a hint of being moved.

"Don't worry, I won't sell such a supreme treasure even if you kill me!"

"Mm, as long as you know what you are doing."

Vice Principal Nie Changkong hung up the phone with satisfaction.

Listening to the dial tone on the communicator, Su Yu curled his lips.

"Not sell?"

"Tomorrow, I'll go to the black market and settle it!"

Over one hundred billion in cash was already beckoning to him.

Just as Su Yu was planning his trip to the black market for tomorrow night, ding-dong.

The apartment doorbell suddenly rang.

Su Yu was slightly stunned.

It was so late, who would come to look for him?

He stood up, walked to the entrance, and turned on the video doorbell.

On the screen appeared a pure and beautiful face, carrying a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

Lin Xiaoxiao.

She was wearing a form-fitting, pure white training suit.

Her smooth long hair was tied into a clean and neat high ponytail.

The training suit outlined her youthful and graceful curves, and her fair cheeks still held a slight flush from the cool night breeze.

This pampered, yet stubborn and kind top-tier rich young lady was currently standing outside the door, her bright, large eyes staring intently at the doorbell camera.

Her hands were twisted together somewhat awkwardly.

Su Yu looked at Lin Xiaoxiao on the screen, and the previous agreement flashed through his mind.

"You promised me."

"To teach me spear training."

Su Yu chuckled.

This young lady was truly persistent.

He had been so busy killing demon saints, recording online classes, and running a money-printing factory that he had almost forgotten about this.

Click.

Su Yu opened the door.

Under the bright lights of the hallway, Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Su Yu, who had appeared before her.

His eyes were deep and reserved, his posture as straight as a pine.

Even though it had only been a day since they last met, she felt that the aura around Su Yu seemed to have become even more unfathomable.

"I..."

Lin Xiaoxiao lowered her head slightly, her voice somewhat soft, not daring to look directly into Su Yu's eyes.

"I've come to you to learn spear training."

"Are you... free right now?"

Su Yu looked at the girl before him who had once gifted him precious resources and valued kindness so highly.

The lines on his cold and hard face softened slightly.

"Come in."

Su Yu turned sideways, making way for her to enter.

"The basement training room."

"Today, I'll teach you the most basic force exertion."

Lin Xiaoxiao raised her head, and a stunning radiance instantly bloomed in her eyes.

"Okay!"

She stepped into the apartment without hesitation and followed Su Yu toward the basement training room.