Jidao martial arts modifier

Chapter 16 Black Market
  An hour later.

Lin Yu took Wan'er and two other boys who were responsible for getting things to the black market in Jianyang City.

Most of the things traded in the black market cannot be seen in the light, so there are strict restrictions on the people involved in the transaction, and someone must introduce the guarantee.

The government is naturally aware of the existence of this gray area, but because it involves too many rich and powerful people, it has always turned a blind eye.

Anyway, as long as no one mentions the black market in public, just pretend it doesn't exist.

Lin Yu walked around the street for a while, and then led people into a bookstore called Dingming Bookstore.

It is said to be a black market, but in fact it looks no different from an ordinary street market. People who don't know better think that this is an ordinary street and the shops are just ordinary shops.

"Do you need anything, Master?"

The waiter in the store immediately came to greet him.

Lin Yu calmly took out a nameplate from his mother and showed it to the boy. The boy immediately nodded in understanding, made an invitation gesture and said, "Master, please come in."

"Ah."

Lin Yu responded, nodded towards Wan'er, and walked into the inner room of the bookstore alone.

There are other people here to receive him.

"Which books do you want, young master? Anecdotes and unofficial history, myths and legends, or martial arts secrets?"

An old man wearing a black cloth gown walked up to Lin Yu and asked straight to the point without any nonsense.

He has been in this business for many years and knows what the people who come here want.

It is nothing more than those books banned by the imperial court.

Oddly enough, although the Dawu Dynasty carries the word "武", it strictly controls the dissemination of martial arts books. Only martial arts sects registered with the imperial court are eligible to disseminate them.

It is illegal for anyone else who dares to spread martial arts books privately.

Of course, this does not mean that people are prohibited from practicing martial arts. Small-scale dissemination such as father-to-son and master-to-disciple are all okay. What we should be careful of is large-scale printing and selling.

Lin Yu guessed that the imperial court wanted to restrict aspiring martial artists to various sects for easier management, so as to avoid being filled with brave loners with high skills, or even becoming bandits.

Otherwise, the government would not acquiesce in the sect's pursuit of those who learned martial arts privately.

Obviously the imperial court didn't want superior martial arts to spread everywhere.

"I want martial arts books."

Lin Yu took over the old man's words and said.

"Okay, sir, please come this way."

The old man nodded and led Lin Yu to a row of heavily protected cabinets.

Opening one of the cabinet doors, the old man introduced: "There are all books here. Which one do you want, Master?"

"Let me see."

Lin Yu took out one of the books and read it as he spoke.

Since using the martial arts modifier to upgrade the Liuying Sword Technique to the second level, his vision and experience have been correspondingly improved.

Now, like a person who has practiced martial arts for many years, he can see through the authenticity of most martial arts books at a glance.

He only took a few glances and realized that the book in his hand was the same as the seven books his mother bought.

He shook his head and put it down, then picked up another book and read it.

It's a pity that after reading ten books in succession, every one of them has flaws and omissions.

It seems that because of the strict control of the imperial court, even these things have become rare items and can be sold at high prices.

Otherwise, if you get it on the market, any knowledgeable person can pick out the thorns for you.

"Shopkeeper, let me tell you clearly. In fact, I have practiced martial arts for many years and have a sufficient understanding of martial arts. Don't fool me with these remnants."

Lin Yu put down the book in his hand and showed his cards to the old man.

"Young Master is a martial arts practitioner? I really didn't see it." The old man looked at Lin Yu in surprise.

No matter how you look at it, Lin Yu does not have any characteristics of a warrior. Not to mention the delicate skin and tender flesh on his face and hands, even his temperament is that of a scholar.

Who dares to believe that he has been practicing martial arts for many years?

Moreover, if you really have practiced martial arts for many years and are dressed like this, you must be a disciple of a large sect. Is it necessary to come to the shit pit to dig for gold?

Seeing the old man's disbelieving expression, Lin Yu pursed his lips helplessly, took out a piece of silver and said, "I have plenty of silver. As long as you can get a real martial arts book, it's best to have a good martial arts book."

After speaking, he directly put the silver into the old man's hand.

The old man greedily touched the silver in his hand and said with a smile: "Young master is really generous. In this case, I should tell the truth."

"To be honest, sir, no one will sell truly valuable martial arts books like this. They must be auctioned, and only then can they be sold at a good price."

Lin Yu nodded slightly after hearing this, "As expected."

The old man put away the money in his hand, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "No reward for no merit, I will tell you a valuable news. Tomorrow's black market auction, there will be truly superior martial arts. It is said that It’s the third grade, you can go and have a look when the time comes.”

"Third grade, right? Then I'll make a decision!"

Lin Yu made up his mind to win it no matter what the cost.

Anyway, my father has already said that if I want money, I can go to the accounting office and withdraw it myself, so I naturally have to be free.

When his father sees his achievements in martial arts, he will definitely feel that the money was well spent.

The old man smiled and reminded: "Of course I have no doubt about the young master's financial resources, but I would like to remind you that third-grade martial arts is a martial art that has already entered the mainstream. I don't know which sect it is from. I really want to remind you. You still have to take your time when practicing.”

"Of course I know this."

Lin Yu replied.

He is not afraid of others. When the time comes to integrate that martial arts into Liuying Sword Technique, no one will know what kind of martial arts it is.

It’s impossible to come here and cause trouble just because they look similar.

……

Since he could not find any suitable martial arts books, Lin Yu left with Wan'er and two servants and went straight to the blacksmith shop on another street.

In contrast, the imperial court's control over weapons was not as strict as martial arts books.

Firstly, it is because the materials for making good weapons are expensive, and secondly, if you don’t have martial arts skills and don’t know how to use them, no matter how good the weapon is, it will be no more than a fire stick.

Therefore, anyone can freely purchase the weapons they want as long as they can prove their innocence.

Dang Dang Dang——

As soon as Lin Yu walked into the blacksmith shop, he heard the sound of blacksmithing coming from the backyard of the shop.

"Sir, what do you need?"

The boy from the blacksmith shop took the initiative to greet him and asked with a smile.

He is a big customer in this outfit. He must be here to buy beautifully crafted swords for decoration, so he can make a lot of money.

"Take out the best knife in your store and take a look."

Lin Yu glanced at the store and said to the boy.

"Okay!" The boy agreed cheerfully, but then he asked doubtfully: "Sir, are you sure you want a knife, not a sword?"

"Yes, it's a knife, hurry up."

"Good Le!"

The boy replied cheerfully.

Soon, three swords with jewels and gold on their scabbards appeared in front of Lin Yu.

(End of this chapter)