Abyss Walker

Chapter 270 The Black Market (Part 2)

“Leave the wooden box, and you can leave safely,” one of them said in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with a threatening light through the gaps in his mask.

Dugu Jianling sneered, his sword already drawn, the tip pointing at the speaker. "We don't intend to leave anything behind."

Yun Muhan stood beside Dugu Jianling, his elemental power gathering in his palm, forming a shimmering sphere. "We don't want to cause a commotion here either, but if you try to force us to stay, we won't hold back."

The men in black exchanged a glance, and then they suddenly launched an attack.

The men in black moved swiftly and methodically, clearly having undergone rigorous training. Their attacks surged towards Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling like a tidal wave.

However, Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling were not to be trifled with, and they immediately launched a counterattack. Dugu Jianling's swordsmanship was like a storm, each swing of his sword accompanied by the sound of air being cut, and the flashing sword light deflected the attacks of the men in black one by one.

His sword was like a living thing, agile and deadly, each strike precisely hitting the black-clad man's weak point.

Yun Muhan then used his elemental power to unleash bolts of lightning and frost. The lightning bolts leaped among the men in black like mad snakes, repelling or paralyzing them.

Frost spread rapidly across the ground, freezing the black-clad men's feet and slowing their movements. His control was precise and effective, each release creating more opportunities for Dugu Jianling to attack.

The battle was swift and intense, but Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's teamwork was impeccable.

Their movements were fluid and coordinated, as if they had rehearsed them a thousand times. They quickly defeated the men in black one by one, and the men in black lay on the ground, no longer posing a threat.

Seeing this, the surrounding black market crowd retreated, not daring to intervene in the battle. They knew that Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling were not to be underestimated, and no one wanted to become their next target.

After the battle, Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling did not linger. They quickly left the black market and returned to the surface.

Their figures moved through the streets like ghosts until they safely returned to the inn.

"Did it work?" the woman asked anxiously after they returned to the inn. Her eyes revealed anticipation and nervousness; she was clearly very concerned about the outcome of their mission.

Yun Muhan nodded and placed the wooden box on the table. "Here's what you wanted."

His voice was calm, but his eyes betrayed a hint of weariness. After a fierce battle, they finally obtained the target item.

The woman quickly opened the wooden box, and upon seeing its contents, a satisfied smile spread across her face. "Very good, you've done a great job. This is your well-deserved reward."

She handed Yun Muhan a small package containing the intelligence they needed.

Yun Muhan took the package. He knew that although the transaction was dangerous, the rewards were worthwhile. He carefully put the package away, knowing that the information inside was crucial to their next move.

Dugu Jianling stood to the side, his gaze always vigilant. Even in the safe inn, he did not let his guard down.

Yun Muhan turned to the woman, his tone serious: "This intelligence is very helpful to us, but we also need to know whether others will take action against us."

The woman nodded, a sly glint in her eyes: "In Sky Trace City, information is power. You've obtained what I want, so naturally you'll become targets for some. However, as long as you act cautiously, there shouldn't be too much of a problem."

Dugu Jianling stood to the side, his hand gently stroking the hilt of his sword, seemingly deep in thought. "We cannot stay here any longer; we must leave Tianzong City as soon as possible."

Yun Muhan agreed with Dugu Jianling's assessment; they needed to leave this dangerous place before the enemy could react. "We'll set off tonight for our next destination."

The woman looked at them, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just nodded. "Take care, warriors. Danger lurks everywhere in the night of Skyfall City."

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling didn't say much; their tacit understanding meant they didn't need to speak. They began preparing their luggage, making sure they had all the necessities.

As night fell, they quietly left the inn, crossed the streets of Tianzong City, and headed towards the city gate.

The city of Tianzong appeared particularly mysterious under the cover of night. The streetlights gradually went out, and only a few night travelers hurried by occasionally.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling tried to avoid main streets and instead traveled through alleys and dark corners to reduce the chances of being noticed.

Their figures appeared and disappeared in the night, as if they had blended into the darkness.

Their steps were light and steady; years of adventure had taught them how to move silently through the city.

Yun Muhan has keen senses; he can detect subtle sounds from afar, allowing him to sense potential dangers in advance.

Dugu Jianling, on the other hand, was always ready to deal with any pursuers who might appear. His hand was lightly on the hilt of his sword, ready to draw it at any moment.

As they approached the city gate, they found that there were twice as many guards as usual, clearly indicating that the events in the black market had alerted the city's defenses.

The torchlight at the city gate cast long shadows of the guards, whose vigilant eyes scrutinized everyone entering and leaving the city.