Chapter 242: A Familiar Visitor

Jiang Cheng eventually still agreed to the other party's terms.

Using the Shadowless Blade Technique, he exchanged for a Lotus Visualization Diagram and a standard Earth Martial.

If you really have to say it's a loss, then it certainly isn't.

It's just not as profitable as imagined.

After seeing the other off, Jiang Cheng continued to sit inside the house, waiting for a destined visitor.

He didn't know whether his good luck had run out or what, but within half an hour, no one knocked at the door.

He glanced at the time; it was already past five in the afternoon.

Just as he hesitated whether to go downstairs for a meal and then return to keep waiting, the knocking sounded.

There was also a familiar voice.

"Friend, doing business? I have all sorts of Secret Martial Arts here, prices cheap, no cheating the young or the old."

"Is it him?"

Jiang Cheng's ears twitched, and he walked to the doorway and opened the room door.

Sure enough, it was that brother wearing the Niutou Mianju.

Seeing Jiang Cheng open the door, the latter quickly started pitching: "Friend, I have…"

"Brother, it's me."

Jiang Cheng said.

"It's you, little brother!"

The Niutou Mianju's voice halted abruptly, then his tone turned excited.

"Little brother, I was just looking for you!"

Saying that, he swaggered in, walked all the way inside, and when he saw two pamphlets on the table, his eyes lit up instantly.

"Little brother, you passed the test?"

"Yes."

Jiang Cheng closed the door, walked over slowly, and said: "Although I'm not even a Level 1 Spirit Mind Practitioner, moving objects is still very easy."

"Little brother, you're being modest; reaching this point already makes you one in a hundred, and among ordinary people, one in ten thousand."

The Niutou Mianju's tone was filled with strong envy.

"By the way, I heard that once you pass the test, the Black Market people will try to recruit you to join them; is that true?"

Jiang Cheng heard that and was left speechless, half laughing, half crying.

He nodded.

"Then did you agree?"

"No, I don't intend to join them."

Jiang Cheng said.

He knew that perhaps the Grandmaster was also watching his every word and deed.

If he hadn't accepted the other group's deal, the story being different from before wouldn't matter.

But having already accepted the benefits brought by others, any inconsistency now is hard to justify.

"Huh? You refused?"

The Niutou Mianju was somewhat surprised.

"Well, mainly the contract lasts too long—thirty years. I like freedom and don't want to be bound."

"I see, that makes sense."

The Niutou Mianju nodded.

"I heard that Spiritual Thought Masters who join the Black Market have to transport goods, or make Secret Medicine, or refine pills; it's very unfree, so not joining is fine."

Saying that, he glanced again at the thinner pamphlet on the table.

"Little brother, may I take a look at this?"

"Sure."

Jiang Cheng nodded.

The Niutou Mianju sat down, opened the cover and began to read.

He read while murmuring in amazement.

After finishing, he was still a bit unsatisfied. "These are all good things, but unfortunately we can't use them."

He shook his head and sighed.

His gaze fell on Jiang Cheng.

"Little brother, how's your practice of that Heaven Martial?"

"I'm still researching it, haven't grasped the method yet."

"Don't rush; after all, it's a Heaven Martial, not that easy, but as a Spiritual Thought Master, you might be able to figure it out."

The Niutou Mianju smiled.

Jiang Cheng smiled faintly and asked, "Brother, when you said at the doorway that you were just looking for me, was there something you needed?"

"Heh heh."

The Niutou Mianju reached back to scratch the back of his head, letting out an embarrassed laugh.

"Indeed, there's a small matter."

"Then just say it straight, no beating around the bush."

"Alright."

The Niutou Mianju nodded, "Here's the thing: I have a lot of Secret Martial Arts on hand—Human Weapon and Earth Martial needn't be mentioned, and there are two Heaven Martial, but so far I don't even have a single Visualization Method."

He glanced at Jiang Cheng.

"Little brother, as a Spiritual Thought Master, you must have a Visualization Method, right? I know this thing isn't cheap, so I'm willing to trade another Heaven Martial I have for it; if that's still not enough, I can add one or two Earth Martial as well."

Jiang Cheng was startled.

He immediately asked curiously, "Brother, you don't even have a Visualization Method?"

The other party is a second‑rate dealer, conducting a no‑capital trade.

Even if you can't obtain a Visualization Method from Spiritual Thought Masters, buying one on the Black Market isn't hard, right?

Niutou Mianju seemed to have guessed Jiang Cheng's thoughts, gave a wry smile, and said, "Little brother, I'm not as rich as you imagine. To be honest, I still owe a lot of money—just like a few days ago I earned 1.5 million from you, and then handed it over to someone else right away."

"Huh?"

Jiang Cheng's face showed surprise.

"The Secret Martial Arts I've collected from elsewhere are mostly problematic; if I sell them, wouldn't that Smash my own reputation? So I have to hire some experts to verify and modify them, which costs money. The more Secret Martial Arts I gather, the higher the level, the more money I spend!"

"On the other hand, Secret Martial Arts don't sell easily either; the higher the level, the harder it is. A Visualization Method can easily cost over a million. I have plenty of Earth Martial and Heaven Martial; if I can exchange for it with Secret Martial Arts, why waste that unnecessary money? You agree, right?"

Niutou Mianju sneered.

Jiang Cheng, upon hearing, thought it was indeed the case.

Including his current self, after possessing a Heaven Martial he no longer wants to spend money buying Earth Martial; he only wants to use this Heaven Martial to keep exchanging with others.

Niutou Laoge's proposal also excited him.

Heaven Martial—who would mind having too much?

However, the Visualization Method he has isn't complete; it only includes the first two chapters.

The Proficient Chapter is indeed unlocked, but unfortunately it only unlocked an Experience Bar, so even now he can't articulate anything.

Seeing Jiang Cheng silent, Niutou Mianju spoke again:

"Little brother, I really want a Visualization Method—not just to trade, but also to practice myself. If you agree, I can promise that any Secret Martial Arts you purchase from me in the future will be at a 30% discount; the more you buy, the more you save!"

"You really are good at business, brother."

Jiang Cheng could only laugh and sigh.

"Brother, it's not that I don't want to trade with you; it's just that the Visualization Method I have isn't complete—it only has the front part."

"Is that so?"

Niutou Mianju was initially a bit disappointed, then said, "It's fine, it doesn't matter if it's only the front part; I can trade Earth Martial for it."

"Wait a bit longer."

Jiang Cheng smiled, "Give it some more time, and I'll obtain the full Visualization Method; then I'll trade with you, brother."

"Alright, alright."

Niutou Mianju, hearing this, nodded repeatedly.

"You have my phone number, so if you get it, just call me; I'll make sure you don't get shortchanged, little brother."

(End of chapter)