Chapter 204: Ghost Market

Two days later, at the entrance of an abandoned factory in the Jiangcheng Suburbs.

Jiangnan and Xia Yurou arrived as scheduled, and Yu Chengye had already been waiting here.

"Mr. Jiang, you're here."

Yu Chengye stepped forward to greet him, his face bearing a faint ingratiating smile.

Jiangnan gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over, noticing that Yu Chengye's complexion had improved considerably since before and the bruises had faded a lot, which surprised him slightly.

"Mr. Jiang, let me introduce you: this is my elder cousin, Yu Chengze."

Yu Chengye pointed to a man beside him, dressed in a suit with a stern face, and said.

Yu Chengze stepped forward a step and extended his hand,

"Mr. Jiang, I have long admired your great name."

Jiangnan gave him a cool glance, did not shake his hand, but merely gave a slight nod as a greeting.

A trace of displeasure flashed in Yu Chengze's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and withdrew his hand.

Xia Yurou pressed tightly against Jiangnan's chest, a hint of worry flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She could sense that this Yu Chengze was not simple.

Jiangnan lightly patted Xia Yurou's shoulder, indicating that she should be at ease.

"Let's go, let's go inside."

Jiangnan said coolly and was the first to step into the abandoned factory.

Yu Chengye and Yu Chengze exchanged a glance and followed.

Xia Yurou tightly clasped Jiangnan's arm, matching his steps.

The four entered the factory, passed through the bustling crowd, and arrived at Guiye's stall.

Behind the stall was still the old man wearing a ghost-face mask and a black robe.

"Guiye."

Yu Chengze called out respectfully.

Guiye gave a slight nod, his gaze sweeping over the four, finally resting on Jiangnan.

"So you are Jiangnan?"

Guiye's voice was hoarse and deep, carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"I am."

Jiangnan said coolly, his expression calm, without the slightest fear.

"Very good."

Guiye nodded,

"Follow me."

Having said that, Guiye turned and walked into a Secret Door behind the stall.

Yu Chengze and Yu Chengye exchanged a glance, gave each other a signal, and slipped away from the crowd, disappearing into the darkness.

Jiangnan naturally noticed their actions but said nothing, only a playful smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

Xia Yurou clutched Jiangnan's arm tightly, feeling a bit uneasy.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Jiangnan said softly in reassurance, leading Xia Yurou into the Secret Door.

Behind the Secret Door was a dim passage, its sides lit with dim yellow oil lamps that emitted an eerie glow.

Jiangnan and Xia Yurou followed Guiye, walking along the passage for a long time until they reached a Stone Door.

Guiye took a black token from his bosom and gently pressed it against the Stone Door, which slowly opened.

Behind the Stone Door was a spacious Stone Room; in its center stood a Stone Table and several Stone Stools.

On the Stone Table lay a teapot and several teacups.

"Please sit."

Guiye said, and was the first to sit beside the Stone Table.

Jiangnan and Xia Yurou also sat down opposite him.

Guiye lifted the teapot and poured two cups of tea for Jiangnan and Xia Yurou.

"This tea..."

Xia Yurou lifted the cup, and a chilling aura rushed onto her face, making her shiver involuntarily.

She felt the tea was gloomy and unsettling, and instinctively curled into Jiangnan's embrace.

Jiangnan lightly patted her shoulder, indicating she should be at ease.

He lifted his cup, gave it a gentle sniff, and a faint corpse stench pierced his nostrils, causing his brows to knit slightly.

"A little trick, it's no longer necessary, right?"

Jiangnan set down his cup and said coolly,

"I'm here to look for the Feng Family, not to drink tea."

Guiye's body tensed slightly, and a flash of surprise crossed the eyes hidden beneath his mask.

He hadn't expected that his meticulously crafted Corpse Tea was seen through at a glance by the other party.

It should be known that the crafting process of this Corpse Tea is extremely intricate, requiring eighty‑one types of Poison Insect, and the Corpse Oil of forty‑nine bodies,

after simmering for eighty‑one days, it can be completed.

During the making process, a slight mistake would ruin all previous work and could even endanger life.

And this Corpse Tea is not an ordinary poison; it can silently infiltrate the human body,

destroying a person's nervous system, causing them to die unknowingly.

Guiye spent such a great cost making Corpse Tea in order to deal with those powerful enemies.

He originally thought Jiangnan and Xia Yurou were just ordinary people,

Using Corpse Tea on them would be a breeze.

But he didn't expect Jiangnan to see through his trick so easily.

"You… aren't simple."

Guiye's voice grew low,

"But you coming to seek the Feng Family shows you don't know life or death."

"Oh? How do you mean?"

Jiangnan asked with interest, seeming untroubled about his situation.

"The Feng Family is not something you can afford to provoke."

Guiye snorted coldly,

"Their methods far exceed your imagination."

"Is that so?"

A playful smile tugged at Jiangnan's mouth corner,

"I actually want to see for myself."

"Hmph, you know nothing of the world!"

Guiye's eyes flashed with a hint of anger,

"Since you persist in seeking death, I'll grant you that!"

After speaking, Guiye slammed the Stone Table, which instantly shattered into pieces.

At the same time, countless tiny holes suddenly appeared on the walls of the Stone Room,

From the holes, countless Poison Arrows shot out, attacking Jiangnan and Xia Yurou.

"Watch out!"

Xia Yurou cried out, trying to push Jiangnan away, but he pulled her into his arms in one swift motion.

Holding Xia Yurou, Jiangnan flashed his body and evaded all the Poison Arrows.

"Insect Carving Minor Technique."

Jiangnan sneered, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"You…"

Guiye's eyes flashed with shock; he hadn't expected Jiangnan could dodge his Poison Arrows.

Know that these Poison Arrows are forged with deadly toxins,

Even a tiny hit would cause instant death.

Yet Jiangnan managed to dodge all the Poison Arrows without a single hair out of place,

which is simply unbelievable!

"What exactly are you?"

Guiye's voice carried a weight; he realized the young man before him was no ordinary foe.

"I am what I am; you have no right to know."

Jiangnan said coolly,

"I'll ask you one last time, where is the Feng Family?"

"Hmph, if you want to know the Feng Family's whereabouts, prove your skill and take it!"

Guiye snorted coldly, formed seals with both hands, muttering incantations.

Suddenly, the floor of the Stone Room began to shake violently,

Then massive Poison Insects burst from the ground, lunging at Jiangnan and Xia Yurou.

These Poison Insects were centipedes, scorpions, and spiders,

Each was gigantic, ferocious‑faced, exuding thick toxic fumes.

"Ah!"

Xia Yurou screamed in fright, clutching Jiangnan's arm tightly,

her body couldn't help but tremble.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Jiangnan whispered reassurance, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He lightly waved his hand, an invisible force instantly blasting all the Poison Insects away,

where they struck the walls and turned into puddles of pus.

"This… how could this be possible?"

Guiye's eyes were filled with shock; he could not believe his own sight.

These Poison Insects were meticulously cultivated by him, each possessing potent toxicity,

Even martial masters would not dare to provoke them lightly.

Yet Jiangnan, with a single wave, eliminated all the Poison Insects,

which is utterly incomprehensible!

"You… what exactly are you?"

Guiye's voice carried a hint of fear; he realized that this time he had truly hit a wall.

"I've told you, you have no right to know."

Jiangnan said coolly,

"Now, tell me, where is the Feng Family?"