Chapter 036: Solving the Case

Su Jingxing raised an eyebrow. “Wasn’t it one million one hundred thousand?”

“Yes, that’s right. This ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ is indeed one million one hundred thousand. If there’s any mistake, you can come smash my sign,” the braided shopkeeper replied calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.

“Then why is there an extra fifty thousand?” Su Jingxing narrowed his eyes.

“Oh, you mean that.” The shopkeeper suddenly understood. “The extra fifty thousand is for the box. This little box is made from special materials. If you store the pill inside, it effectively preserves its potency; you can keep it for at least ten years without any problem.”

“If you don’t need the box, then one million one hundred thousand is enough.”

“…Alright.” Su Jingxing’s eyes lit up slightly. He didn’t waste any more words and took out the cash-filled case, opening it for the shopkeeper to count.

The shopkeeper picked up a bill counter and, right in front of Su Jingxing, calmly counted stack after stack of Dayu currency, checking every note.

When one million one hundred fifty thousand Dayu currency was withdrawn, only a few lonely bills remained scattered in a corner of the case.

“Farewell.”

Su Jingxing took back the case, opened the small box to inspect the ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ inside, confirmed that it matched what was described online, and carefully put the box away before leaving the shop.

Fifty thousand for a box was indeed expensive, but it was worth the price.

A pill that could be stored for ten years without losing its effectiveness or deteriorating—such a box was a treasure in itself.

Even if he didn’t keep the ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ inside, he could use it for other pills in the future.

Of course, most importantly, Su Jingxing didn’t feel any pain spending this money.

It was as if he had gotten a ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ and a treasure box for free.

As for whether the pill and the box could possibly be counterfeit, the probability was extremely low.

Firstly, the black market harshly cracked down on fakes. If discovered, not only would there be a hefty fine, but the seller would also be beaten—at best losing hands or feet, at worst having their cultivation crippled.

So very few dared to sell counterfeit goods.

Secondly, the ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ was sold by a shop, not by a temporary stall.

Shops in the black market operated long-term and valued their reputation even more than regular stores outside.

Therefore, Su Jingxing wasn’t worried about buying fakes.

Not to mention, after his soul power increased, his senses had become even sharper; he could clearly sense the special energy within the ‘Wall-Breaking Pill.’

That energy matched internal force perfectly!

Su Jingxing resisted the impulse and didn’t rush to swallow it.

Opening a dantian was not something accomplished in a single attempt.

Usually, it took several trials; only when one was confident did they take the ‘Wall-Breaking Pill’ and succeed in one go.

For this reason, Su Jingxing was in no hurry.

Rarely visiting the black market, Su Jingxing didn’t leave immediately.

Carrying the case, he strolled leisurely down the street.

Suddenly, a stall caught his eye.

No, more accurately, it caught his attention.

Just a moment ago, Su Jingxing overheard some unexpected news.

Astonished, he strode over.

“Everyone, everyone, I’m not lying to you! Truly, would I dare deceive you about something like this?” At the stall, a short, stout man wearing a mask was earnestly explaining to the crowd gathered in front. “This kind of high-tech device has never circulated before. If it weren’t for the destruction of the Little Knife Society and the Black Tiger Gang’s branch, outsiders would never know that the technology we always ignored has developed to such a degree.”

“If things keep progressing like this, perhaps one day, even the top-level powerhouses will be helpless before the power of technology!”

“I believe what you’re saying. Various scientific weapons do improve daily, and maybe someday they’ll surpass top-tier martial artists, or at least be a match for them. But isn't it too early to say that now? And what does that have to do with the silencers you’re selling?” asked a tall, burly man in the crowd.

“That’s right. You claim these gadgets at your stall were the source of silence when the Little Knife Society and Black Tiger Gang’s branch were wiped out—nobody outside heard anything. That’s hard to believe, unless…”

“Unless what?” pressed the stout masked man.

“Unless you demonstrate it for us!” the speaker declared forcefully.

“Yes, a demonstration will prove whether it’s real or not.”

“Boss, you can talk all you want, but unless we see it with our own eyes, few will buy.”

“…”

Others chimed in one after another.

Su Jingxing blended silently into the crowd.

Even though he recognized that the stout masked man was the one who had previously bought the Essence Pill from him.

Despite the man’s caution—changing his mask and deepening his voice—Su Jingxing still recognized him.

The reason was simple: the man carried a distinctive aura. Su Jingxing had smelled it once and memorized it.

Combined with the same physique, there was little doubt he was the previous customer.

Last time, the stout man was a buyer, purchasing Su Jingxing’s Essence Pill; now he was a seller, offering high-tech silencers. His shifting identity was remarkable.

Of course, what drew everyone to the stall and created the confrontation was the exaggerated claims about the silencer’s function.

The stout masked man claimed that during the destruction of the Little Knife Society and Black Tiger Gang’s branch, nobody outside heard a sound because the killer had deployed this special silencer on site!

More accurately, a silencing device.

Unlike the long-barrel silencers for pistols, the silencing device he sold resembled a small, palm-sized, round box.

He priced it at two hundred thousand Dayu currency each, and naturally, the crowd was skeptical.

Faced with more and more people, the stout man reluctantly agreed to a demonstration.

He picked up a silencing device and pressed it gently at the center and on each side.

The next second, everyone present heard a strange wave of sound, spreading outward from the stall.

In less than ten seconds, sounds from ten meters outside the stall were completely inaudible.

External noise had been isolated!

“What a great item!”

“How does it work? What’s the principle?”

“It must be the wave principle. Sound is just a kind of wave—if you block its transmission, nothing can be heard.”

“…”

The crowd discussed animatedly.

Su Jingxing, observing the entire process, was equally astonished.

Such a small yet effective silencing device was truly ingenious.

Large-scale versions had existed for a long time.

But this small, powerful one was a first for Su Jingxing.

If, during the destruction of the Little Knife Society and Black Tiger Gang’s branch, a dozen of these devices had been deployed, then the shouts and clashes would never have been heard outside, and the mystery would be resolved.

In other words, this point of doubt was now clarified!

It made sense, too.

The mastermind had equipped even the barbarians sent out with technologically advanced mechanized armor.

So having more of these clever silencing devices was only logical.

By comparison, Su Jingxing was more curious about how the stout masked man knew that such devices had been placed at the scene of the massacre.