Ghost weapons are artifacts that can only be forged by spirits, with top-tier ghost weapons being exceptionally rare.
"How much will you sell this ghost weapon for?" Zhao Xiaoqiang, who had his eyes on the exquisite ghost weapon, asked.
"32,000 Soul Coins." Mo Lin initially planned to overcharge him, but after considering that he had just sold a similar item for the same price, he decided to offer the same deal. It would be dishonest to inflate the price.
After a brief pause, Mo Lin decided to stick with the 32,000 Soul Coins.
"Agreed." Zhao Xiaoqiang did not hesitate and readily accepted the price. The amount was reasonable, and at least Mo Lin wasn't trying to scam him.
Zhao Xiaoqiang handed over the 32,000 Soul Coins and successfully purchased the exquisite ghost weapon.
However, as Mo Lin handed the weapon to Zhao Xiaoqiang, Red Yanxun, who had been watching from the sidelines, felt her face turn black with indignation. She had initially thought Mo Lin was a man of integrity, someone with a strong sense of professional ethics, hence his decision to sell the first ghost weapon to her.
It turned out she was mistaken—completely so. Mo Lin had only sold the first weapon to her because he feared she would walk away, and he was simply trying to maximize his profits. There was nothing noble about it.
Mo Lin was just a greedy man who wanted both the fish and the bear's paw.
Red Yanxun, feeling betrayed, turned to leave in frustration.
"Beautiful lady…" Mo Lin called after her.
Red Yanxun turned around, her gaze icy, and stared at Mo Lin. "What is it?"
"Would you like to buy another exquisite ghost weapon? I still have more."
Mo Lin took out another spherical ghost weapon. "If you're interested, I can offer it to you at a discounted price."
Another exquisite ghost weapon?
Three of them now? Red Yanxun was stunned, though she managed to keep her expression composed.
"Would you like to buy it?" Mo Lin asked.
"No." Red Yanxun shook her head firmly, her figure disappearing into the crowd.
It wasn't that she didn't want the ghost weapon, but the real issue was the lack of Soul Coins. She couldn't afford to drain all her savings, as she still had other matters to attend to that required currency.
Mo Lin, feeling slightly regretful, turned his gaze towards Zhao Xiaoqiang.
"How about you? Would you like to buy this one?" Mo Lin asked.
Zhao Xiaoqiang hesitated for a moment before politely declining. "One exquisite ghost weapon is enough for me."
Of course, this was just a formality. In reality, his situation was just like Red Yanxun's—he had no more Soul Coins. Thirty-two thousand was a substantial sum. Even a seasoned ghost master couldn't easily part with such a large amount.
Mo Lin, feeling slightly disappointed, put the ghost weapon back into his bag and looked around the crowd, wondering if anyone else would be interested in buying. After waiting for some time without any responses, he gave up on selling the ghost weapons for the moment.
Even though he still had two more ghost weapons unsold, he had already made a profit. His total Soul Coin stash had now reached a respectable amount—at least 70,000 coins.
Wandering around the Four-Square Courtyard, Mo Lin started looking for something to buy. He eventually arrived at a section where various types of spirits were being sold. Most of these spirits were low-tier—ordinary ones and those of daily-grade quality.
"Sir, is there a particular spirit that catches your interest?" one of the vendors asked.
"Not for now," Mo Lin replied, shaking his head.
He activated his Ghost Eye skill. Every spirit's attributes and status were instantly visible to him, and suddenly, his attention was drawn to a ghost in the farthest corner.
The ghost in question was a daily-grade spirit, its pale-white body standing out starkly against the surrounding dark spirits. It was an odd sight indeed.
The seller of this spirit was a young girl, likely in her twenties. Her innocent eyes gave her a gentle aura, and she wore simple attire—a gray-black jacket and sneakers. She stood quietly in the corner, not drawing attention to herself, her face dusted with dirt.
Despite her inconspicuous appearance, it was the ghost she was selling that truly captured Mo Lin's attention.
Name: XueGrade: DailySkill: Fearless (This skill allows the ghost to be unaffected by sunlight and move freely under the sun.)
Mo Lin was astounded by this skill. Ghosts typically fear the sunlight, and most spirits avoid appearing during the day. Only high-level ghosts could show themselves in daylight, but even they would only appear in shaded areas, never under the sun. The Fearless skill completely overturned this natural order, allowing ghosts to walk freely in the sunlight.
This skill was incredibly valuable, and Mo Lin was thrilled by the possibility of acquiring it. The moment he saw the description, he felt an immediate surge of excitement.
"Sir, would you like to buy my ghost?" The girl's soft voice brought him back to reality. She gazed at him eagerly, as though she desperately wished to sell the spirit.
She had been here for more than a month, and while some had inquired about her ghost's price, no one had shown genuine interest in buying.
Another man nearby spoke up. "This is just a daily-grade ghost. It's useless. Perhaps you should take a look at my spirits instead." He gestured toward several fierce-looking ghosts.
The girl lowered her head in defeat. She knew her ghost was of little value.
"I'll take this one," Mo Lin declared.
"Ah… what?" The girl's eyes widened in surprise, unsure if she had heard him correctly.
"This one is a daily-grade ghost," she reminded him.
"I'll pay you 1,000 Soul Coins. Will that be enough?" Mo Lin asked, pulling out the coins.
1,000 Soul Coins was a fair price for a daily-grade ghost.
"Ah… yes, that's more than enough… Thank you!" The girl, Jiang Xiaoyou, exclaimed with excitement, gratefully accepting the 1,000 Soul Coins.
"You wait here a moment, I'll break the contract with this ghost," she said.
"No need," Mo Lin replied.
He walked up to the ghost and raised his hand. In an instant, the ghost's form was absorbed into his palm, transforming into a black orb. At the same time, Jiang Xiaoyou realized the contract with the ghost had been severed.
Mo Lin's remarkable skill left her in awe.
"Sir… if there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now." She turned to leave, having other matters to attend to.
Mo Lin took a moment to appreciate the daily-grade ghost he had just acquired, knowing that it would prove useful to him in the future. Afterward, he continued his search for other items to buy, but finding nothing particularly appealing, he decided to head to a nearby restaurant for a meal.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Four-Square Courtyard, a group of men stood, watching Mo Lin.
"Did you confirm he's inside?" a burly middle-aged man asked in a menacing tone.
"I've been following him. He's inside," one of his subordinates replied in a low voice.
The burly man, Zhang Liang, had been keeping an eye on Mo Lin ever since he sold two exquisite ghost weapons. With at least 60,000 to 70,000 Soul Coins on him, Zhang Liang planned to rob Mo Lin.
"Is everyone here?" Zhang Liang asked, looking over his men.
"We have three level-one ghost masters and one level-two ghost master, all here," one of his subordinates responded.
Zhang Liang himself was a level-two ghost master, so with his men, they had a formidable group.
"Once we enter, I'll use the ghost weapon to seal his movements, and then you all can summon your contracted ghosts to attack," Zhang Liang instructed, giving the final command for their raid.