"Forget it, I can’t afford the good stuff and I can’t find anything cheap and suitable, so I’ll leave it at that." Du You gave up on his search as noontime had come, and if he did not get back soon, he would miss lunch. Du You did not leave just yet though, he went to a weapon shop with the long knife in hand. After some bargaining, Du You went away with two hundred Crystal Coins, although they did not hold any significance for him. But in the future, if he wanted to buy something, he could use these Crystal Coins from the outside. He hadn’t expected such a big gain in just a few days. Through his inquiries, Du You also learned about the prices of weapons. If you ignore the special abilities of certain weapons, then for ordinary weapons, the price of light-colored weapons is generally more than a hundred Crystal Coins. Weapons that reach the level of white color are worth thousands. It’s said that bright white weapons are worth at least tens of thousands. And if it’s a weapon at the peak of bright white, that is, a level 10 weapon, its price cannot be calculated according to ordinary pricing. These weapons are basically exchanged through barter trade. After all, not many people can afford so many Crystal Coins. Crystal Coins are not a form of currency; they are important items for self-improvement. People can trade some of them, but nobody would trade all of them. Cyrstal Coins are essentially consumable items; their amount couldn’t be too numerous. After the transaction was complete, Du You put his two hundred Crystal Coins in his bag and made his way out. However, after walking for a while, Du You suddenly sensed that something was amiss. "I’ve been feeling strange since the start, someone has been tailing me. Who could it be?" Du You unobtrusively continued on his path till he came across a mirror ahead. Behind that mirror, a creeping figure quickly passed by; Du You saw a clue. Regardless of who this person was, none of it boded well since they had fixated on him. With that thought, Du You left the Awakener market by himself and headed to the common market. "Just in time for lunch, I’ll just eat here." There were eateries in the Awakener market. However, the eateries there used ingredients from the Derived World, not found on Earth. These commodities were luxury items, some even claimed that eating them frequently could be beneficial for the body. But, such luxuries were not within Du You’s means. Besides, if he wanted to eat these things, he could just hunt for them in the Derived World. There was no need to pretend to be something he’s not. According to Du You, those who eat ingredients from the Other World on Earth were just showing off. There could be no other explanation. Walking around the common marketplace, this place was far more bustling than the Awakens market. Not only were there more people, but the infrastructure was also better. The Awakens market did not have any high-rise buildings. Read full story at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝓷𝓮𝓽 He didn’t know if it was due to some kind of rule or some other reason, but the market looked akin to a border town’s marketplace, while the Awakens market appeared similar to a village within the city that seemed mundane. Suddenly, Du You abruptly turned and rushed into a nearby skyscraper. His follower was taken aback, and by the time they reacted, Du You had vanished. "Damn, he noticed me," the follower hastened inside but found nothing. After aimlessly wandering for a while, the follower finally left. Unbeknownst to the follower, while they were wandering about, someone at a nearby table was observing them. Indeed, that person was Du You. The moment he entered, Du You quickly took off his mask and cloak and discarded them in a corner when no one was watching, then took a seat nearby. In this first-floor restaurant, Du You swiftly got a plate of food and started eating like any ordinary person. The follower who had hurried in initially never thought that Du You hadn’t left. Once the follower had left, Du You remained seated, lost in his thoughts, oblivious of his surroundings. "Where did things go wrong? Was it due to the blade that I sold? Two hundred Crystal Coins, it couldn’t be." Watching the masked figure leave, Du You was still puzzled, but the incident reminded him to beware, even on Earth, as it too wasn’t safe. Du You was not aware that two hundred Crystal Coins already had a reasonably high value. For the common man, a Crystal Coin had an acknowledged price of tens of thousands, but this was a price set by the authorities and did not reflect its true worth. In private transactions, the price of a Crystal Coin could reach a million, ten times its official valution, and there was still an over-demand. Unless they were in dire need of money, no one would sell their Crystal Coins. Two hundred Crystal Coins, translated to billions in the ordinary world. This value was enough to cause many to risk it all. Not all Awakeners like venturing into the Derived World. Many Awakeners and semi-awakeners preferred to stay on Earth, basking in its luxurious and peaceful life, rather than daring risky games. So where did their fund come from? Some should be from commissions earned by hiring themselves out, but a few obtained it via robbery. Robs and equipment can’t be used without going through a panel trade. However, Crystal Coins are different. They don’t belong to the category "equipment" so they can be used once stolen. After a period of time, they will automatically belong to the robber. This rule was almost similar to the trading one, with the only difference being an extended period. The person who had been following Du You either wanted to rob him or steal from him. Initially, Du You didn’t have any idea about this. Now, while having his meal, Du You checked the news on his wristwatch. Only then did he understand. If such people were caught, they would be directly handed over to the Awakeners Guild for trial usually resulting in severe punishments. But Du You wasn’t planning to catch the follower since it wouldn’t do him any good and could even invite more trouble. Quickly finishing his meal, Du You cleaned up and retrieved his mask and cloak. He couldn’t afford to discard this; it reminded him to economize and be frugal. Carrying his stuff, Du You started his journey home. Now that he thought about it, the Spiritual Lock he bought this time was indeed very valuable. If it were not for the improvement in his Perception ability by the Spiritual Lock, Du You wouldn’t have detected someone following him. This seemingly insignificant basic ability was not as simple as it appeared.