[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-secret-buyer":3,"chapter-secret-buyer-secret-buyer-chapter-157":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Secret Buyer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1758812,2324,"Chapter 157 - 132: The Taste of Power","secret-buyer-chapter-157",157,"\u003Cp>Aerospace Ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a few more hours until we reach Chongyang City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the ship, Zhang Xiaoxi was touching this and that, clicking her tongue in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Source Point Research Institute was even more impressive than she imagined; they were traveling in an aerospace ship!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaozhang, Xiaozhang.\" Chen Qingxue approached, bringing a cup of coffee: \"You’re quite lucky, just joined the Institute and already going on an assignment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi took the coffee and sipped it, scratching her head awkwardly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to thank you, Xue, otherwise I wouldn’t have been selected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she was new to the Institute, she hit it off with Chen Qingxue immediately; they quickly became close, like lifelong friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qingxue smiled and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn’t have much to do with me, I just mentioned it to the Deputy Director; it was your own hard work that got you through the review and tests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said enviously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With your talent and skills, it won’t be long before you become a senior researcher. It took me several years to get to this position... By the way, have you heard anything from your Uncle’s family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s expression darkened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet, ever since the big incident in Jiangzhou, we’ve lost contact.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But my uncle and they must be fine. I looked into it and found their files were tied to the Investigation Bureau, seems they’ve been transferred by them...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Investigation Bureau?\" Chen Qingxue was surprised, pondering for a moment: \"I’ll help you ask around about the Investigation Bureau later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s eyes widened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue, you have connections there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What connections?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qingxue rolled her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just joined, so you wouldn’t know, but our Institute holds a very high status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the Governor, when meeting our Director, has to be polite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoxi’s eyes widened, the Governor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glazed over slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to boast to my little cousin... when I get back...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s voice suddenly lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That little brat, still not knowing if he’s dead or alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qingxue patted Zhang Xiaoxi on the shoulder, lightly sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, everything will be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Zhang Xiaoxi responded gloomily, her lashes trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An expanse of barren land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuanyu dragged her weary body under the scorching sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, signs of human habitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it..... a black market?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuanyu perked up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her newly acquired Flesh and Blood Divine Body had been separated, after half a month of infusion with a large amount of divinity material,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her body’s strength was no longer the same as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve Refinements..... she had long achieved it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power far exceeded the scope of the Twelve Refinements, reaching six or seven hundred thousand pounds in strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now all she needed was a dose of Five-Element Medicine to unlock the great secrets within her organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She entered the black market and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou took a drag of dry tobacco, his pupils slightly shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running such a black market for so long, his insight was natural, immediately noticing something extraordinary about this girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she appeared frail, she gave him a sense of..... danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou approached casually, smiling as he handed over a product catalog:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, take a look at whatever you might need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuanyu flipped through casually, her eyes lighting up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, how much is this Natural Medicine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand Pseudo Souls.\" Old Zhou’s smile grew even brighter; business was coming.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw the girl’s expression stiffen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be contemplating something as she looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to steal the goods!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou’s teeth ached with rage but the dangerous feeling emanating from her, perceived through his sharp spiritual sense was.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scarlet, bloody, even with a hint of [Deity]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shuddered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou maintained his smiled, though his heart was bleeding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I like your presence, I’ll give you one for free, how about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Nuanyu also smiled, holding the old man’s hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, you’re such a good person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was bleeding, yet he still handed over a wooden box with difficulty. Chen Nuanyu accepted it, opened it, and her smile grew even brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This black market owner, what a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly a good person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted for a long time, like old friends with nothing left unsaid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time she left the black market, the wooden box in Chen Nuanyu’s arms had increased from one to two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhou waved from afar:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young lady, take care! Come back soon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\" Chen Nuanyu’s figure vanished into the wilderness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man clutched his tobacco pouch with one hand, silently holding his chest with the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vendor approached:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhou, in half a month’s time, you’ve given away four Great Medicines..... worth twelve thousand Pseudo Souls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s hand trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes brimmed with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, what a calamity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Center of the Waiting Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Muniu received guest after guest, maintaining his position as a legislator with Hu Zhongli’s steadfast support even after half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all the guests had left, only he and Hu Zhongli remained inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heading to Chongyang City the day after tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-eyed boy scrutinized the old man:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you broken through the Innate Realm yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soon, not much longer.\" Hu Zhongli rubbed his chin: \"More than breaking through the Innate Realm, I’m more eager to meet the young one favored by the Servant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Muniu chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young one.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his eyes, a fervent and reverent gleam in his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Central Pole Sect Leader, the Emperor of the Underworld, the Sin-Extinguishing Celestial Venerate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Muniu took a couple of breaths, looking at Hu Zhongli:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you planning to do then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zhongli paused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally, to make a good rapport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",975,"2026-06-08T09:33:25.352Z",1,"novelbin.me","66548729492853c41f5f591db281ce490c7cb92b9390ea18c7b666b16a225c50","secret-buyer-chapter-357","secret-buyer-chapter-356",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsecret-buyer-cover.jpg"]