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Chapter 151 New System Task: Go to the Ghost Market (Page 13)

Lin Qingxue's back disappeared at the end of the corridor. I held the teacup and felt warm in my heart.

This cup of tea warms not my stomach but my heart. Lin Qingxue, with a sharp tongue but a kind heart, is actually a nice person.

I took a sip of the tea. Hmm, this tea is good, with a refreshing fragrance, sweet taste and a long aftertaste.

I drank the tea in just a few gulps and put the cup on the table.

I walked over to the bed and plopped down. What a thrilling day today had been.

I touched my chest and fortunately, my heart was still beating normally.

I lay in bed, thinking about what happened today, and couldn't help laughing.

This invisibility talisman is really a good thing. It can be used to do many interesting things in the future.

"Ding! The system has issued a new task: Go to the Ghost Market to search for the lost Soul Jade fragments."

I was enjoying myself when I suddenly heard the system's voice. I was stunned. Ghost market?

Soul Jade Fragment? What the hell is that?

I quickly sat up, opened the system panel, and checked the task details.

Mission Name: Search for the Lost Soul Jade Fragments

Mission Description: The Ghost Market is located at the junction of the mortal world and the ghost world. It is filled with extremely yin energy and is full of dangers.

Rumor has it that the lost Soul Jade fragments are hidden in the Ghost Market. Please go to the Ghost Market to search for Soul Jade fragments. Collect all the fragments and you will receive a mysterious reward.

Mission rewards: experience points and a mysterious gift pack.

Task duration: three days.

I looked at the mission description and my face turned green. A ghost market? That's where ghosts gather, eerie and spooky. Wouldn't it be like walking into a tiger's mouth for a living person like me to go there?

"System, can I change the task?" I asked cautiously.

"No." The system's cold voice came.

I was instantly overcome with tears. This system was so inhumane, knowing I was timid, yet it still made me go to the ghost market.

"Oh, forget it, for the experience points and the mysterious gift pack, I'll fight!"

I gritted my teeth and made up my mind.

I got up from the bed, walked to the table, picked up the Ghost City Survival Guide, and began to study it carefully.

This ghost market survival guide was found by me in the market before. It is said that it records the topography, customs and habits of various ghosts in the ghost market. It is a must-have book for entering the ghost market.

I opened the book and read carefully page by page.

"The Ghost Market is located at the junction of the mortal world and the ghost world. It only appears on full moon nights..."

"In the ghost market, all kinds of ghosts and monsters are rampant, and the yin energy is extremely heavy. Living people who enter it are easily corroded by the ghost energy, and at the very least they will become sick, and at the worst they will die..."

"In the ghost market, never call ghosts by their names, and don't get into conflict with them easily..."

As I read the book, I became increasingly terrified. This ghost market was too dangerous. Could I really make it back alive?

I was watching intently when I suddenly heard a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"It's me, Wang Ergou." A rough voice came.

Wang Ergou is my neighbor and good friend. He is a burly man with a full beard. He is generous and righteous, and is a famous hunter in our village.

I opened the door and Wang Ergou walked in.

"Chen Yu, what are you doing?" Wang Ergou asked.

"I'm reading." I shook the Ghost Market Survival Guide in my hand.

Wang Ergou glanced at the book in my hand, his face changed, and he said, "Chen Yu, you don't really want to go to the ghost market, do you?"

I nodded and said, "Yes, the system has issued a new task, asking me to go to the ghost market to find soul jade fragments."

When Wang Ergou heard this, he quickly advised, "Chen Yu, please don't go!

That ghost market is no joke. If you, a living person, go there, you will definitely never come back!"

I gave a wry smile and said, "I know it's dangerous, but I have to go. If I don't complete the mission, there will be no reward."

Wang Ergou pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, I'll go with you!"

I was stunned and asked, "Are you going too?"

Wang Ergou nodded and said, "Yes, although I have never been to the ghost market, I have been hunting for many years and have rich experience. I can protect you."

I was touched and said, "Ergou, thank you!"

Wang Ergou patted my shoulder and said, "Why are you being so polite to me? We are brothers!"

I smiled and said, "When do we leave?"

Wang Ergou said, "Tomorrow night is the night of the full moon. The ghost market will open at midnight. How about we set off tomorrow night at 10 o'clock?"

I nodded and said, "Okay!"

I returned to my room and started packing my things, preparing to go to the ghost market tomorrow night.

I took out some necessary items from the cloth bag, such as talismans, pills, night pearls, etc.

I also brought that worn-out wooden sword with me. Even though it doesn't look very powerful, it's still a weapon after all, and it might come in handy at a critical moment.

Wang Ergou also returned to his room and prepared his luggage.

The next day, Wang Ergou and I practiced in our respective rooms, gathering our strength and preparing for the evening trip to the ghost market.

Time passed quickly, and it was evening in a blink of an eye. After dinner, I came to the door of Wang Ergou's room early.

"Ergou, are you ready?" I knocked on the door and asked.

"Okay, come in." Wang Ergou's voice came from the room.

I pushed the door open and saw Wang Ergou, fully dressed and holding a sharp hunting knife in his hand.

He was wearing a black suit, looking particularly smart.

"Let's go." Wang Ergou said.

We walked out of the room together and headed out of the village.

As night falls, the sky is dotted with stars and a bright moon hangs high in the sky. The bright moonlight shines on the earth, covering everything with a layer of silver gauze.

We walked along a winding path towards the ghost market.

Along the way, we didn't speak, we just walked on in silence.

I felt a little uneasy, not knowing what dangers I would encounter on this trip to the ghost market.

Wang Ergou seemed to see what I was thinking. He patted my shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Chen Yu. I'm here to protect you."

I looked at him gratefully and said, "Ergou, thank you."

We continued walking forward, and after about an hour, we finally arrived at the entrance of the ghost market.

The entrance to the ghost market is located in a dark cave deep in a dense forest.

There was a gust of cold wind at the entrance of the cave, and the aura of ghosts was so eerie that it made people shudder.

I looked at the dark cave entrance and felt a little scared.

Wang Ergou took out a tinder, lit a torch, and said, "Let's go in."

I took a deep breath and followed Wang Ergou into the cave.

The cave was pitch black, and the torch could only illuminate a small area around it.

We moved forward cautiously, afraid of disturbing anything.

The cave was very quiet and we could only hear our own footsteps and breathing.

After walking for about a quarter of an hour, we finally walked out of the cave.

Suddenly the view opened up and a bustling market appeared before us.

This is the ghost market.

The ghost market is brightly lit, bustling with people coming and going.

All kinds of ghosts roam the streets, male and female, old and young, tall and short, fat and thin, in all kinds of shapes and sizes.

Some of them wore gorgeous clothes, some wore tattered clothes, some had thick makeup on their faces, and some wore hideous masks on their faces.

Some of them were setting up stalls and selling goods, some were strolling and chatting, some were fighting, and some were drinking and playing finger-guessing games.

The air was filled with a strong ghostly aura, making it difficult to breathe.

I followed Wang Ergou closely, afraid of getting lost.

Wang Ergou seemed to be very familiar with this place. He took me around the ghost market and soon found a stall selling talismans.

The stall owner was a short, ferocious-looking old ghost, sitting on a worn wooden stool with various talismans spread out before him.

Wang Ergou walked to the stall, picked up a talisman, and asked, "Boss, how much is this talisman?"

The old ghost glanced at the talisman in Wang Ergou's hand and said, "Five spirit stones."

Wang Ergou shook his head and said, "It's too expensive. Make it cheaper."

The old ghost said, "No bargaining."

Wang Ergou put down the talisman and turned around to leave.

Seeing this, the old ghost quickly said, "Okay, okay, four spirit stones, no less."

Wang Ergou picked up another talisman and asked, "What about this one?"

The old ghost took a look and said, "Three spirit stones."

Wang Ergou still shook his head and said, "It's too expensive."

The old ghost was a little impatient and said, "What do you want to buy?

If you don’t want to buy, leave now and don’t delay my business.”

Wang Ergou smiled and said, "Boss, don't be angry. I just want to discuss the price with you."

The old ghost said unhappily, "What's there to negotiate? My price is fair to everyone."

Wang Ergou said, "Boss, I heard you have talismans that can drive away ghosts. I wonder if they are true or not?"

When Lao Gui heard this, his expression changed. He looked at Wang Ergou warily and asked, "Why are you asking about this?"

Wang Ergou said, "I've been in some trouble recently and need some talismans to exorcise ghosts."

The old ghost pondered for a moment and said, "Well, I do have some talismans here to exorcise ghosts, but they are quite expensive."

Wang Ergou asked, "How much?"

The old ghost held up five fingers and said, "Fifty spirit stones per piece."

Wang Ergou was startled and asked, "So expensive?"

The old ghost said, "You get what you pay for. My ghost-exorcising talismans are genuine and definitely work."

Wang Ergou pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, give me one."

Wang Ergou paid fifty spirit stones, and the old ghost took out a yellow talisman and handed it to him.

Wang Ergou took the talisman, looked at it carefully, and then put it in his arms.

We left the stall and continued to wander around the ghost market.

I watched Wang Ergou put the talisman away, and I felt more at ease.

After all, this ghost market is eerie, so it’s always good to have more self-defense items.

There were all kinds of ghosts wandering around, some were missing limbs, some had pale faces, and some were simply a ball of black mist, which made me feel creepy.

I followed Wang Ergou closely, afraid that we would get lost by accident.

"Ergou, what kinds of things are sold in this ghost market?" I asked Wang Ergou in a low voice, trying not to look at the scary things.

Wang Ergou looked around and said, "There's everything: elixirs, magic weapons, talismans, materials, and even living people!

However, the things here are real and fake, good and bad are mixed together, so be careful and don't get cheated."

When I heard there was a living person, I was shocked and asked quickly, "A living person?