Traveling to ancient times, with space

Chapter 182

The man in black robes glanced at the two silver pieces casually, then, without hesitation, took forty silver coins from the box and placed them casually on the counter. This time, he didn't even bother asking if they wanted to exchange them.

Under the cover of her black robe, Su Yue quietly took out a cleverly crafted handbag from her personal space.

After receiving the handbag, Su Yue immediately stuffed all the silver coins she had just exchanged into it.

At this moment, Su Yue felt more and more that the mask she was wearing was too eye-catching and was seriously affecting her ability to inquire about things.

She decided to replace it as soon as possible.

Returning to the vendor's stall, Su Yue paid a silver coin and bought a mask similar to those worn by the locals.

Finding a secluded corner, Su Yue cautiously surveyed her surroundings. After confirming that no one was watching, she quickly removed her old mask and put on the new one she had bought.

Although the new mask was simple in design, it effectively concealed her original facial features, which made her feel much more at ease.

Afterwards, Su Yue strolled along the bustling street, her eyes constantly scanning her surroundings while listening to the conversations of the people around her.

I wandered around for a long time, almost circling most of the market, but to my disappointment, I didn't find a single clue about Dali.

Just then, Su Yue's gaze was drawn to a bustling teahouse ahead.

The teahouse was bustling with customers coming and going.

Teahouses are probably the places with the highest foot traffic.

Seeing this, Su Yue couldn't help but slap her forehead and mutter to herself, "Oh dear, how could I be so stupid?"

"I've really gone mad from cultivating! If I wanted to gather information, this teahouse was the perfect place!"

Thinking of this, Su Yue quickly walked towards the teahouse, taking three steps at a time.

As soon as she entered the store, she casually found an empty seat and sat down.

Before he could even settle in, a waiter in a dark blue robe, without a mask, came up to him and asked warmly, "Sir, what would you like to drink?"

Su Yue looked around at the other tables, which all had tea and a few side dishes.

"A pot of tea and a plate of pastries."

"Alright! Please wait a moment, sir!"

Before long, the waiter quickly brought over a pot of tea and a plate of pastries.

However, Su Yue found it strange that after the waiter placed the items, he did not turn around and leave, but instead kept smiling and staring straight at her.

Su Yue was completely bewildered by the waiter's actions and had no idea what he meant.

She looked back at the waiter with a suspicious expression, completely unaware that she was still wearing that mysterious mask.

Just then, a figure dressed in a black robe and also wearing a mask slowly entered the store and walked straight to the table where Su Yue was sitting without hesitation.

He plopped down on the chair. The man then said, "Here, you must pay first before you can enjoy tea and refreshments."

Only after hearing this did Su Yue suddenly realize why the waiter had lingered to leave.

She quickly asked, "So, how much will this cost?"

The waiter maintained his smile and replied softly, "Sir, that's five silver coins in total."

Without saying a word, Su Yue quickly took out five silver coins from her pocket and placed them on the table.

After the waiter took the silver coins and turned to leave, Su Yue turned her gaze back to the person sitting opposite her.

Judging from the other person's voice, Su Yue felt that he was probably not very old, probably a teenager.

Sure enough, the young boy continued, "Judging from your appearance, you must be visiting Black Illusion City for the first time! Here, you have to pay before doing anything."

Su Yue nodded slightly and replied, "Yes, it is indeed my first time here."

She made no attempt to hide the fact that she was a newcomer to the area.

"Hehe... If you buy me a pot of tea, I can not only be your guide, but also take you around here all day long! How about that? Pretty good deal, right?"

The boy casually put one leg on the stool, raised one hand to support his chin, and wore a sly smile.

Without saying a word, Su Yue reached out and pushed the teapot in front of the boy.

After all, for her, finding someone so familiar with the area to guide her with just a pot of tea was a very worthwhile deal.

Upon seeing this, the boy immediately beamed with joy, picked up the teapot, and poured himself a full cup of tea.

He lifted his mask to reveal his mouth and took a big gulp, then put down the cup with satisfaction and asked again, "Hey, what brings you here?"

As soon as he said it, the boy seemed to realize that his question was a bit abrupt, and quickly waved his hand to add, "Oh dear, please don't take it to heart!"

I absolutely did not mean to pry into your privacy; I just wanted to get some information beforehand.

For example, who are you looking for, or do you want to buy something special? That way, I'll know where to take you, right?

Upon hearing the boy's words, Su Yue thought for a moment and then answered succinctly, "Find someone."

"Oh? So you're looking for someone! That makes things much easier!"

Upon hearing this, the boy immediately became excited. He hurriedly poured himself another full cup of tea, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp, patting his chest and assuring him, "Don't worry!"

Seeing the boy's confidence, Su Yue, though still harboring some doubts, couldn't help but ask, "Tell me first, what kind of place is this?"

"What? You don't even know where this is?" The boy's eyes widened, his mouth agape, staring at Su Yue with disbelief and confusion in his eyes.

He scrutinized Su Yue from head to toe, examining her carefully.

However, after observing for a while, the boy found nothing special about it.

He frowned slightly and asked with a suspicious look, "If you don't know what kind of place this is, then how did you get here?"

Hearing this, Su Yue remained calm and composed, replying indifferently, "I was just passing by. I saw other people come in, so I followed them in to take a look." Her tone was as still as water, revealing nothing about her.

After hearing this, the young man waved to Su Yue and said, "Come on, this place is not suitable for talking. I'll take you somewhere else." With that, the young man turned and walked towards the entrance of the teahouse.

However, when the boy was almost at the entrance of the teahouse, he looked back and was surprised to find that Su Yue was still sitting steadily in the same spot, without moving at all.