Chapter 549 Underground Black Market

Zachary was well on his way to the underground black market, having left the Xiao Clan Castle. Having had nothing but bad luck so far, he hoped the black market would have the materials he was looking for, as well as something he could use to finally repair the weapon given by Anne. This time it would be more convenient for him without Goliath's presence.

It was not Zachary's first visit to the underground market, so he knew his way around and did not have to waste time finding his bearings. Crossing the underground river tunnel of the Alexander City on a boat, he had, before long, arrived at his destination. After he had disembarked, he took a few minutes to inspect the condition of the market. After a while, he was in front of Bill's store.

"There you are, Harley!" Bill had been outside his store, arranging the materials displayed in his shop window. As soon as he noticed Zachary, he smiled and waved to him.

Zachary returned the smile. "Hi, Master Bill, how have you been?" Zachary greeted him, smiling.

Bill shrugged his shoulders jovially. "Very good. What kind of materials do you want this time, Harley?"

"Well I am looking for some materials, but I don't think you have them," Zachary said ambiguously, with a smile. He liked Bill, but he didn't want to get too close to him. Bill was an old acquaintance of Goliath's, so that would be unwise.

Bill looked puzzled. "What are you looking for exactly? If you tell me, I can find a way to get them for you even if I don't have them here and now. Of course, they will be more expensive."

"Oh, no, I don't want to give you that much trouble," Zachary said humbly, waving his hand.

Bill shook his head. "You won't be giving me any trouble. You are Goliath's friend," he said enthusiastically.

Zachary thought for a moment. It would be rude to decline this kind of hospitality, and he certainly didn't want to antagonize Bill. Besides, telling him the names of a few of the materials he was seeking wouldn't do any harm, especially as those materials were very hard to find.

Zachary told him some names. Bill raised his eyebrows. "Wow...well, these materials are extremely rare, even rarer than the one you wanted last time. You probably know this already, but it is very hard to find them." Then, he looked up at Zachary with a confused expression. "Forgive my asking, Harley, but why do you need these materials? Ar

e him a disgusted look. "Don't make me change my mind now. Let's go!" With that, she stormed off.

With a smile, Zachary set off in close pursuit.

After walking some distance, Zachary came across a spectacular underground building that resembled a palace in the depths of the large underground river cave. It was ornately decorated and full of people.

Entering the building, Zachary found himself in a large hall with a high ceiling, lined with gambling tables. People sat at the tables, engrossed in games, their ears and faces red, chatting and shouting loudly.

Zachary was shocked. "I didn't expect they get a casino down here in the underground black market," he exclaimed.

"Have you been living under a rock? Get a life," Vivian chided him with a snort, and proceeded through the casino.

As they passed through another door at the end of the hall, they entered a similar hall that rang with the sounds of fighting and cheering. There was a pit in the center of the hall, and in it was a small arena. There, ordinary warriors were engaged in an intense fight, and the crowd around them cheered, thirsty for blood.

"Betting on fights... Interesting!" remarked Zachary, smiling.

Vivian did not stop walking, however, continuing down the hall through another door.

As they passed through the door, the commotion behind them died down immediately, as though a huge damper had descended upon it. A group of scantily clad, voluptuous women danced to an exotic, oriental tune on a raised platform. Men surrounded them, drooling and reaching up to shove gold notes down their bras.