Chapter 53: Youshan Market
Qin Sang stepped off the boat, feeling as if the ground beneath him was swaying.
For nearly a year, he had spent almost every day aboard the vessel.
During this time, there were many treacherous mountains and dangerous waters that required him to disembark and travel on foot. He had encountered numerous unforeseen events, including wars, pirates, floods, and had to switch to countless different boats, making his journey a stop-and-go ordeal. By the time he finally reached the Biyun Kingdom, a full year had passed.
Based on his own understanding, Qin Sang believed that he was currently at the middle of the fifth stage of the Netherworld Scripture. However, he was still far from breaking through to the sixth stage. His stock of Soul Pills was nearly depleted, making it imperative for him to find malevolent yin qi or to collect souls anew.
Without Soul Pills, Qin Sang couldn’t fathom when he might finally break through to the sixth stage.
"Sir, from here, just head east, and in less than a month, you'll reach Youshan. You can hire a carriage at the dock, but you seem like you're from out of town, so be careful..."
The boatman reluctantly saw Qin Sang off the boat.
This passenger had left a deep impression on him. After boarding, Qin Sang had holed up in the cabin and never came out. He only required three meals a day delivered by the boat crew, and despite his generous spending, he caused little trouble.
As they neared the Biyun Kingdom, Qin Sang had already gathered information. The location marked on the geographic maps of various nations indicated that Youshan Market was situated near the largest mountain range, You Mountain, in the Biyun Kingdom, aligning perfectly with the name "Youshan Market."[1]