Chen Fan knew that he couldn't pursue her at the moment. After all, he was an outcast. To pursue her he needed enough power to break the rules.
She belonged to a mysterious family and this world was ruled by the ironclad law of survival of the fittest. His Chen family was only a first class family. Even with his family's support it was impossible to pursue Alina. He could vaguely sense a few domineering murderous intent directed at him.
Alina suddenly asked “ You should be in the class at this time? What are you doing out here?” Chen Fan scratched his head as he said “Oh it's nothing. I felt too bored so I came out to get some fresh air.”
He then asked “What about you? I heard you went to the capital but now you are back in here. Is there something bothering you?”
Alina was touched by his concern but she couldn't divulge the family's mission so easily. She made a casual excuse “Oh, it's nothing I wanted to take a look at the market.”
Chen realized that she was hiding something but he also knew that with his limited strength there was no way for him to help her. He sighed internally and vowed ‘I will surely reach the pinnacle and walk side by side with you sharing your troubles and joys.’
Alina then looked at him and said “If you can't pass your martial art exam then come work in my company. I will make sure to give you the best salary.”
Chen Fan slightly nodded his head and bid farewell to Alina. After separating ways, Chen Fan rummaged through his memories and got a little useful information. Without wasting any time he went back to his apartment and invested all his funds in one particular stock.
He knew that the treasure would be found in the antique market but he also knew that his little funds would get him nothing hence he decided to make some profit using his memories from the future. He also learned that the flowers he despised were great treasures worth a lot of money.
So he went to the abandoned building across his apartment and gathered the flowers. These were Extreme Yin Soul Flower which could be used by the martial artists to enhance their combat power. Those with yin physique and cold arts would get their hands on this item.
He suddenly realized something ‘ Isn't Alina a yin physique martial artist? This should be of great help to her. I should find a time and give it to her. I am sure she would be rejoiced.’
The stock that he had invested in rose significantly. His investment of Two thousand dollars had now become two hundred thousand dollars. He quickly sold the stock and received a notification from his bank. ‘With this amount, I should be able to snatch that treasure from the antique market. I need to hurry up.’
He then went to the antique market located at the western e
nd of the city. The antique market was filled with people's from various places. ‘Since the martial art exam is coming everyone is desperate to find a treasure to help themselves.’
He saw my treasures but he couldn't discern them properly as he had no knowledge regarding treasure appraisal. Furthermore he wasn't a martial artist yet which made it even harder for him to appraise treasures.
‘Well I will just follow my memory and get that 32 meridian fruit. It will help me through my martial art journey.’ As he was observing the surrounding, he suddenly noticed a strange jade token. He seemed attracted to it for no reason.
He approached the shop and started looking for things. He asked the prices for few items and shook his head as if he wasn't satisfied. Suddenly he pointed at the jade token and asked “ This one seems decent enough. Tell me your price.”
The shopkeeper was delighted as he was finally about to sell something from his stall. It had been hard for him to sell as his items weren't as good and valuable as that of other shopkeepers. He hesitated for a moment and said “You have a great vision sir. Among all the items this is the best I have. Since you sincerely want to buy it, I will give it to you for fifty thousand dollars.
Chen Fan didn't know the value of the jade token. So he decided to haggle and said “Ah, don't try to fool me. I just think you are having a hard time selling these things. I thought I would buy something yet you are asking for such an absurd price. Seems like I won't be buying anything from here.”
He then started to walk away. The shopkeeper was troubled after all this jade token was something he found by accident. He hesitantly said “Young Man please stop, we can discuss the price. I can give it to you for tem thousand dollars.”
Chen Fan shook his head and said “The jade looked decent enough that's why I wanted to buy it to help you. Yet you still want such high price. I will give you two thousand for this. If you don't agree then I am leaving.”
He again started to leave which troubled to shopkeeper even more. Swallowing his pride the shopkeeper finally agreed to sell the jade token at his mentioned price.
After searching the market for more then an hour, he finally noticed the 32 meridian fruit. The shopkeeper didn't know the true value of the treasure. Also, he was just setting up his stall because of which there weren't any customers.
As soon as Chen Fan saw this, he stroded toward the shopkeeper and said “I will take this for five thousand dollars.” The shopkeeper was baffeled by his words. He found this treasure in the mountains. ‘I thought I won't be able to sell it at all but it seems like something valuable. Should I increase the price?’
He hesitated for a moment and said “Is it not too low price?”
Chen f already knew that the shopkeeper was unaware of the true worth of this treasure. If he did he would have hone to auctionbit instead of coming here.
He then said “It seems I misspoke, this thing is only worth a thousand dollars. Old man you reminded me of my parents, that's why I offered you five thousand. If you want more then you can try your luck.”
The old man really was unaware of the true value of the treasure. He happily agreed to the deal.
Chen Fan then happily returned back to his apartment and beg to check the jade token when bright light flashed and the jade token vanished and a strange pattern appeared on the back of his hand. Before he could process anything……..