Chapter 33 Dried green bamboo snake was attacked by someone
Although the news that the Shuangsheng Gang was completely wiped out overnight was shocking, people are forgetful after all, so the storm gradually subsided after a few days.
Zhao Ya's life has returned to normal.
On this day, after Zhao Ya had dinner and practiced his daily homework, he told Zui'er that he was going out and asked her to lock the door and rest early.
Zui'er never asked Zhao Ya what he was doing, he just reminded him to be careful.
Zhao Ya nodded in agreement and then went out.
Zhao Ya is going to the ghost market to buy dried meat this time.
Since breaking through the second realm, Zhao Ya's demand for the flesh and blood of exotic beasts has greatly increased.
The dried meat the Tan family gave him was not enough, so Zhao Ya had to go to the ghost market to buy more.
After waiting nearby, Zhao Ya first chose a secluded place and covered himself with a black scarf, and then he came to the ghost market.
It was still early at this time and there were not many stalls. Zhao Ya was not in a hurry and just wandered around inside.
This ghost market not only sells the flesh and blood of exotic animals, but also a lot of messy things.
Gold and silver jewelry, antiques from previous dynasties, and even clothes of dead people are sold.
It is obvious that the sources of these things are not so upright, and it is difficult to distinguish the authenticity from the fake.
But there are always people who are greedy for cheap, or who want to get rich overnight by relying on their eyesight and luck.
Zhao Ya watched with interest.
As the night gets darker, there are more and more people in the ghost market.
However, everyone was very careful to cover their faces and walked hurriedly through the dark night. From a distance, they looked like ghosts.
The stall where Zhao Ya often came to buy dried meat was also open at this time.
The stall owner is still the aloof man wearing a mask.
But something was different today. When Zhao Ya was looking down at the quality of the dried meat, the stall owner suddenly said.
"There are some good products today, but the price is relatively expensive. What do you want?"
Zhao Ya perked up and said, "What good stuff?"
"A jerky with more blood."
"Take it out and let me take a look first!"
The stall owner took out a small box. As soon as he opened it, Zhao Ya smelled a strong aroma of flesh and blood, and his stomach couldn't help but feel ready.
The stall owner handed one over. After Zhao Ya took it, he found that the jerky was more than twice as thick as earthworm jerky. It was blue-gray in color and had faint patterns on it. It felt heavy in his hand.
"This is jerky made from green bamboo snakes. Its quality is far inferior to that of earthworm jerky. Even if it is placed in the inner city, it is still top quality." The stall owner said confidently.
Zhao Ya felt happy.
During this time, his practice progress slowed down again.
The reason is that earthworm jerky can no longer satisfy Zhao Ya's strong blood demand.
Nowadays, the appearance of this more advanced green bamboo and dried snake can be said to be very timely.
But Zhao Ya was happy in his heart, but his expression remained calm on the outside.
"What's the price?"
"One price, ten taels of silver."
This price did not surprise Zhao Ya.
After all, the flesh and blood of exotic beasts is a pure seller's market. As long as you have good goods, you will never have to worry about selling them, and the price will naturally rise.
But Zhao Ya still frowned in embarrassment.
"It's too expensive. This is enough to buy more than three taels of dried earthworm meat."
"It's not expensive, you know, one dried green bamboo snake is worth three sticks of dried earthworm meat, and the blood is purer, so it's even cheaper!" Today's stall owner was particularly talkative.
"That's what I say, but at least it's cheaper. You know I'm your old customer. I buy a lot of your dried meat every time, so there must be some discount." Zhao Ya took the trouble to bargain down the price.
"Well, the price is not less, but if you buy enough twelve ounces of dried green bamboo snakes, I will give you one ounce of dried earthworm meat. This is the lowest price. Otherwise, forget it."
Zhao Ya also understood that this was already the limit, so he nodded, "Okay, deal!"
"Then how much do you plan to buy?"
"How much of this jerky do you have?"
"Only twenty taels in total."
"Want them all!"
"good!"
Twenty taels of green bamboo jerky and two taels of earthworm jerky were all packed. Zhao Ya took out a two hundred tael silver check and handed it over.
This transaction also attracted the attention of many people around.
After all, it was two hundred taels of silver.
The way many people looked at Zhao Ya changed.
Who can spend so much money to buy dried meat? What is the origin of this person?
Could it be that they are the children of those big families in the inner city?
It shouldn't be. If you were a child of a big family, why would you go to the black market in the outer city to buy dried meat?
Zhao Ya also knew that his behavior revealed his wealth and attracted the attention and covetousness of many people.
But he had to do it.
Because judging from the words of the stall owner, this kind of dried meat is not available all the time, and you have to take chances.
Zhao Ya didn't want to give up, so he had to do it even if he took some risks.
After the payment was cleared, Zhao Ya packed the dried meat close to his body, then turned and left.
As soon as he took off, several figures quietly followed him in the darkness.
The dried meat stall owner naturally noticed this, but he just sneered slightly, then sat back and began to close his eyes and meditate.
After a while, in an alley, several people stopped angrily.
"Damn, this kid is slipperier than a loach. Our brothers can't even catch him after chasing him like this."
"Boss, this guy is probably from the outer city, otherwise he wouldn't be so familiar with the roads."
"Let's go. I've already memorized his clothes. He will definitely not be able to escape next time he comes to the ghost market."
These people cursed and left.
Not long after they left, Zhao Ya walked out from the depths of the alley, his eyes slightly narrowed and his gaze cold.
If it weren't for the fact that the turmoil with the Shuangsheng Gang had just subsided and Zhao Ya didn't want to stir up trouble again, these people would have died just now.
But this also reminded Zhao Ya that this ghost market cannot be visited for the time being.
Fortunately, there are now more high-end dried green bamboo snakes, and the Tan family can provide twenty-five taels of dried earthworm meat every month, which should be enough in a short time.
Zhao Ya turned around and was about to leave when a warning sign suddenly occurred in his heart, and then he saw a ray of white mist rushing toward him.
Zhao Ya immediately activated the Flying Body Technique on Grass and turned sideways to avoid the blow.
Although he was not hit directly by the white mist, Zhao Ya still felt a slight burning sensation in his nostrils.
It's also quicklime.
Speaking of which, Zhao Ya had used quicklime against many people, but this was the first time someone used quicklime against him.
Someone in the darkness let out a slight sigh, seemingly surprised that Zhao Ya could avoid his sneak attack.
Zhao Ya's mind was spinning, and his movements were not slow at all. He raised his hand and shot two sleeve arrows at the place where the sound came from.
puff!
There was a muffled sound in the darkness, and Zhao Ya was reassured, knowing that the opponent had been hit by an arrow, and then he reached out and drew his sword and rushed over immediately.
Sure enough, there was a person hiding in that dark corner. When Zhao Ya saw this, he slashed him with his sword without hesitation.