Chapter 10: You Have the Demeanor of an Emperor

Chen Shu and Zhang Dalin felt a sense of strangeness, with a perplexed expression on their faces. They couldn't help but wonder if anyone actually comes to this kind of restaurant.

However, the restaurant owner was enthusiastic, his face brimming with eagerness. It had been a week, and he finally had customers. He had expected a bustling flow of people near the black market, comparable to the city center, but was disappointed by the lack of customers.

"Oh, by the way, for an extra two yuan, you can get two cans of cola. Would you like to have them?" the owner asked.

"Forget it, this place is just too weird," Chen Shu replied, twitching his mouth. At that moment, he noticed a stunning figure outside the shop.

"Dalin, come with me. I know how to get to the black market," Chen Shu said.

"Aren't you two going to order?" the owner asked.

"Your soup is too hot. We're afraid of burning our mouths," Chen Shu replied. Hurriedly, the two of them left the noodle shop and arrived on the street.

"Could it be that my noodles really taste bad?" the owner kept reflecting, trying to figure out what went wrong.

The black market was located in the outskirts, yet the crowd was still bustling. Chen Shu enthusiastically called out, "Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu!"

In the crowd, a girl with a ponytail kept looking around. Her face was delicate, with fair skin, and her eyes were exceptionally clear, making her the object of admiration for many boys.

Xu Xiaoyu was momentarily surprised and looked at the two people rushing towards her. Who were these two?

"Xiaoyu, we are classmates. I'm Chen Shu from the Beast Tamer class," Chen Shu introduced himself.

"I'm Zhang Dalin. I'm sure you've heard of my legendary story," Zhang Dalin added.

The two of them began introducing themselves, attempting to bridge the gap between them and Xu Xiaoyu. Xu Xiaoyu was a renowned top student in their grade, consistently ranking first in academics. Her talent as a Beast Tamer was exceptional as well, with even her contracted spirit being a rare Grade A spirit. The school regarded her as a promising student to nurture for the future.

It could be said that they were from completely different worlds.

"Xiaoyu, do you know these two?" a handsome boy standing beside Xu Xiaoyu asked, deliberately creating distance between the two groups. Although his appearance seemed friendly, a sense of arrogance and disdain flickered in his eyes.

"We are classmates. Who are you?" Zhang Dalin, perceptive of the other's pretentiousness, replied with displeasure.

"Don't you recognize me?" The boy arched an eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"You're the national currency? Is everyone supposed to know you?" Zhang Dalin retorted.

"You brat!" The boy's face turned cold, never having encountered someone who dared to speak to him like that.

Seeing that a conflict was about to break out, Xu Xiaoyu stepped forward to defuse the situation.

"This is Wang Teng, the top-ranked student in Grade Three of Third High School," Xu Xiaoyu introduced.

"Oh, Wang Teng..." Zhang Dalin suddenly realized, his face filled with astonishment.

Naturally, this greatly satisfied Wang Teng's vanity. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up, and he let out a light snort.

"I have no idea who you are."

Zhang Dalin followed up with a ruthless blow, "Chen Pi, do you know him?"

"I don't know him, but I have a feeling that you have the demeanor of an emperor!" Chen Shu replied.

"Huh? What?" Wang Teng looked over, unable to understand, but he sensed that it wasn't a compliment.

As a genius, he couldn't help but feel like he was being played with.

"Do you have something to discuss with me?" Xu Xiaoyu interrupted at this moment.

Although Chen Shu and Zhang Dalin seemed strange, they were just ordinary students. It wouldn't be a good thing if Wang Teng took an interest in them.

"Xiaoyu, we want to experience the black market, but it seems we can't get in," Zhang Dalin spoke up, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Perfect, I also want to visit the black market. Let's go together," Xu Xiaoyu said.

"If you have something to do, then I won't accompany you," Wang Teng volunteered to leave. Chen Shu and Zhang Dalin always made him feel uncomfortable.

"Xiaoyu, I hope you'll seriously consider my proposal," Wang Teng said before leaving, casting a deep gaze at Xu Xiaoyu, and then he departed.

"Xiaoyu, what proposal was that?" Zhang Dalin, straightforward in character, asked directly, not displaying his usual abnormal behavior. Meanwhile, Chen Shu remained silent.

"It's about the city-level Beast Tamer competition in our senior year. Wang Teng wants to form a team in advance," Xu Xiaoyu explained briefly, without saying much.

Perhaps in her view, it was too distant for the two of them to aspire to participate in such a competition.

"Let's go and take a look at the black market," Xu Xiaoyu said.

The three of them entered through another entrance of the black market. Xu Xiaoyu didn't need anyone to lead the way.

She herself was a seventh-rank Beast Tamer and had the qualifications to come and go freely.

"I have something else to do, so you guys can explore on your own," Xu Xiaoyu brought them in and had already decided to leave.

Although she was kind-hearted, she didn't need to waste time with the two of them.

"Thanks, Xiaoyu, if you need anything, feel free to come to the Beast Tamer Class 5," Zhang Dalin said, nodding. Xu Xiaoyu left the place directly.

Zhang Dalin and the others, like curious babies, continuously observed the black market.

The black market belonged to the Seven Stars Street of Nanjiang City, with seven intertwining streets and various stalls on both sides. The crowds were constant, and its prosperity was no less than the city center.

Although it was called the black market, it had certain official background; otherwise, it would have been shut down long ago.

"Selling Earth Dragon King beast core! This is the only calamity-level spatial anomaly from the Hua Country, of immeasurable value. It can forge artifacts that contract spirits. Don't miss this opportunity, dear!"

"Shocking! Due to life's circumstances, a high-ranking Beast Tamer is actually selling a divine beast egg. If swallowed, it can instantly make a contracted spirit reach the Golden Rank!"

"Good news! Good news! Those who purchase goods from my stall today worth over 50,000 Huaxia coins will receive a personally signed item by me. First come, first served!"

The selling voices on both sides of the street were endless. This was the area for stallholders, and most of them were independent sellers.

Although they seemed more like swindlers, those with patience could still find many treasures.

The natural resources and treasures from the spatial anomalies were endless, far beyond what human material science could encompass. Perhaps there were truly rare treasures that had been forgotten.

Zhang Dalin was filled with interest, constantly observing the various stalls and asking in a low voice.

"Uncle, how much is this Earth Dragon King beast core?"

"Young man, you really have an eye for good things. You have a natural talent and will surely become outstanding. I'll sell it to you at a cheap price today."

"Just 10,000 bucks! Take the Earth Dragon King home!"

"Can you make it cheaper?"

"I don't know how much the young friend is willing to pay?"

"Ten bucks!"

Chen Shu's face was filled with black lines. The conversation between the two of them was truly shocking to him.

He originally thought that Zhang Dalin would be scolded, but unexpectedly, the stall owner immediately nodded.

"Deal!"

Zhang Dalin took out ten bucks and happily put the soil-colored sphere into his pocket.

Watching the two of them leave, the stall owner had a pained expression as he earned ten yuan. Then, he took out another 'Earth Dragon King beast core' from a large wooden box behind him.

"I say, Dalin, do you have nothing better to do? You even buy things made of mud?" Chen Shu couldn't help but speak up.

"Do you really think I'm stupid? There's no such mud on Blue Star. It definitely comes from a spatial anomaly. I bought a souvenir for ten bucks. Of course, it's worth it."

Chen Shu had an expression of speechlessness. He continued wandering around the black market until he finally found his target.