I Have a Dice Left by a God-Chapter 458 - 50: Pink Bells

The pink bell is a pair, one is hung on the Messenger and the other is held by oneself. As long as you input Spiritual Ability and shake it, the Messenger will know. If you look closely at the craftsmanship, it is quite exquisite.

"How is the tax paid?" Li Xin suddenly asked.

"It doesn’t concern us buyers; the seller pays it themselves," Qi Badao hesitated for a moment and said, "Anything else you’d like to buy?"

Li Xin shook his head indifferently, just having a taste of some prosperity, and now it’s about to turn into poverty again.

"I’ll buy a sheath, then accompany Brother Li to stroll around. There are a lot of Magic Potions here, and plenty of powerful organizations and big shots exchanging information." Qi Badao said with a smile, his eyes full of longing for splendor.

Qi Badao’s speech and actions are now becoming more refined. He has the status of a Lower Council member and has some small industries, his lifestyle is quite different from that in Celestial Capital. However, his craving for Hidden Power has never changed.

The Hidden Path is like a long path leading to the heavens. Before he awakened, he thought he was quite talented. After practicing for a while, he became arrogant until he met Li Xin and sobered up. After arriving in Dragon Capital, he felt even more insignificant, like an ant looking up at the sky.

Li Xin nodded, accompanying Qi Badao to buy a sheath. Such Secret Items have protective Arrays, crucial for saving your life in critical moments. Qi Badao also bought Magic Potions for activating potential, all for survival. In this line of work, staying alive is the most important; wealth can disperse while one’s content.

The two looked around on the long street of the black market. There were indeed many good items; some lavishly dressed individuals didn’t bother with street stalls but went directly into the shops on both sides. Li Xin was quite curious. Qi Badao accompanied him into a shop, half of the building was hidden in the mist. In this Secret Item shop, Li Xin saw a pair of cat bells priced at 580 gold. Qi Badao had already mentioned that bargaining wasn’t possible here; everything had a set price, but there were many functionalities. For instance, this bell contained a small Yazama Karashi, allowing the Messenger to store letters and small items.

Li Xin subconsciously touched the bracelet hidden in his sleeve, the item more expensive than his own life. Whoever it was, they were really a good person, Hedan’s nobility was a refined person.

The staff inside were expressionless and didn’t actively solicit customers. They might also think that Li Xin and Qi Badao couldn’t afford it, so the two just widened their horizons and left.

For a moment, both felt quite emotional. Qi Badao, who had struggled for years, sometimes felt like he was somebody, but every time he shopped in the black market, he realized he was still a nobody, unaware of who were the people consuming here.

Of course, Secret Items are still good, and there are some Magic Potions and Magic Potion Materials which are astonishingly expensive. Some precious materials can save lives. Big clients can place orders directly, but the price is determined by the seller. Many treasures are insatiable.

Li Xin also felt that agreeing to help Meng Po inquire about materials was recklessly promised. Meng Po has worked as Night Patrol for so many years; if it were easy to obtain, she would have done it long ago.

Men walk quickly when they can’t afford something.

At the end of the street, a clean area emerged. Further ahead, the ground changed from ordinary gray-black stone bricks to silver tiles, and the mist became thicker.

"Brother Li, up ahead are the headquarters of some large Secret Organizations such as the Adventurer Association, Hex Technology Guild, Hundred Martial Hall, Mercenary Guild, Magic Potion Guild, Gourmet Association, etc. These are forces that call the shots in the secret world. Should we proceed?" Qi Badao asked.

Gourmet Association?

Li Xin suddenly wanted to ask about Ma Liu’s situation. He returned to Dragon Capital; he seemed to go to some Holy Land, which is the headquarters of the Gourmet Association. He stated that where there’s a Gourmet Association, he could be contacted.

"Let’s go take a look, just to handle some matters." Li Xin said.

Qi Badao hesitated for a moment, "Cough, cough, Brother Li, there seems to be a requirement for membership there, I can’t enter."

"What kind of membership?"

"I’m not exactly sure, but as per the rules, you need to be a member of the Silver Market. When I came here before and wanted to take a look inside, I was turned away." Qi Badao said.

As the two walked, people draped in silver robes blocked the way. They had a silver "scale" emblem on them, signifying they were the black market managers.

"Gentlemen, please present your token for entering the Silver Market. Membership or tokens from relevant associations will suffice." The robed man spoke coldly, turning his gaze to Li Xin and Qi Badao.

Qi Badao bowed, smiling, "Sir, we just want to have a look inside, willing to pay a fee, won’t stay long. Could you do us a favor?"

"No." The robed man shook his head, his expression turning sharp and impatient.

Li Xin thought for a moment and took out a spoon, "Does this count? I have some business at the Gourmet Association."

The robed man’s gaze flickered and lingered on the spoon for a while, then suddenly his expression softened, and he bent at the waist. "Welcome, distinguished guests, please come inside. The Gourmet Association’s Jing Zhong Yue branch is located at Silver Market 1-9, let me lead the way for you."

Li Xin nodded, the robed man led the way with a smile on his face, head never daring to raise up. Qi Badao’s mouth opened, somehow his waist acted like it had a spring, refusing to bend at all.

At the Gourmet Association, the premises weren’t grand, and there weren’t many people. Li Xin and Qi Badao entered, and the association’s staff at the door greeted them with bows. A woman dressed in a cheongsam, with elegance and radiance, smiled and greeted, "Welcome, Mr. Li. I am Lan Yue, the branch president of the Gourmet Association at Dragon Capital. It’s an honor to serve you."

"Branch President Lan knows me?" Li Xin looked at Lan Yue.

"Your identity has been verified by Elder Ducasse at the headquarters, allowing access throughout Dao Yuan Continent. The Gourmet Association wholeheartedly offers you service. Is there anything we can assist you with?"

Lan Yue was equally curious about this youngest gourmet VIP. The status of a VIP is extremely hard to achieve; even being a Prince could not obtain an elder’s token without chance. Each VIP is deeply connected to the gourmet path and holds significant weight.

However, in front of her, Li Xin didn’t quite seem like a VIP. But people are not what they appear, and Lan Yue professionally gave him the full honors deserved by a VIP.

Li Xin wanted to ask if VIPs needed to pay for meals, but the atmosphere didn’t seem right for it. He didn’t want to embarrass Ma Liu either. "Tell Alain that I’ve arrived at Dragon Capital, he can visit if he gets a chance."

"Certainly, Mr. Li. I will deliver your message. If Elder Ducasse sends a reply, would it be convenient to contact you?" Lan Yue’s voice had a gentle and soothing effect, leaving one with a refreshing and pleasant feeling.

"Yes," Li Xin thought for a moment, "at the Quiet Canon Law School."

"Understood." Lan Yue nodded, "If you have any banquet needs in Dragon Capital, you can reach out to us. We will provide the best culinary experience for you. We hope to serve you whenever possible."