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Dugu Bo told them about what the Old man had said today and what he had heard about the Ghost Market in the restaurant.
Zhuge Lan was also surprised after hearing it:
"My goodness, there can be such a place? Unregulated, free trade? Then I think the origin of those treasures probably isn't very clean."
Dugu Bo nodded in agreement.
After hearing Zhuge Lan's words, Dugu Bo's curiosity about the Ghost Market grew even stronger.
He pondered for a moment and then said:
"I'm going to check out that Ghost Market. Maybe I can find something new. And I heard there's an Auction tonight, full of peerless treasures!"
Zhuge Lan's mouth watered immediately, his eyes lit up, and he quickly said:
"I want to go too! Old Poison, you can't leave me behind, wait for me!"
Dugu Bo glanced at him and said:
"No! You're not going."
Zhuge Lan froze in place and asked, confused:
"Why! I want to go see what treasures there are! Besides, that Ghost Market has no rules to speak of, it's too dangerous for you to go alone! I can accompany you and keep an eye out!"
Dugu Bo glanced at him and said:
"If you leave, what about Su Biluo? She still needs someone to take care of her."
Zhuge Lan immediately found himself in a difficult position. He looked at Su Biluo, then at Dugu Bo, and said with a conflicted expression:
"This... I really can't leave Bìluò, but I'm also genuinely interested in that Ghost Market."
Su Biluo looked at Zhuge Lan's troubled expression and burst out laughing, saying:
"Hmph, how could I not know your little thoughts? You, just don't go. Stay here obediently and take care of me."
Zhuge Lan immediately became anxious upon hearing this and quickly said:
"Bìluò, don't joke, I really want to go. How can you bear to see me miss such a good opportunity?"
Su Biluo deliberately put on a stern face and said:
"I just can't bear for you to go take risks. That Ghost Market doesn't sound like a safe place. If anything happens to you, what will I do?"
Zhuge Lan stamped his foot in anxiety, holding Su Biluo's hand and saying:
"Bìluò, I'll be careful, just trust me. And Old Poison will be there, he'll take care of me."
Su Biluo rolled her eyes at him and said:
"Hmph, if he takes care of you, then who will take care of me? I'm still seriously injured, and you're just going to leave me and go out by yourself. What am I supposed to do alone?"
Su Biluo pretended to wipe her tears.
Zhuge Lan looked at Su Biluo with a wronged expression and said:
"Bìluò, I'll only be gone for a little while, just to see what treasures are in that Ghost Market and then I'll leave. I promise, I'll be back very quickly, and I'll bring you a super beautiful treasure."
Su Biluo turned her head away, pretending to be angry, and said:
"Who cares about your treasures? You only think about going to have fun yourself and don't consider my feelings."
Zhuge Lan panicked and quickly went around to Su Biluo's front, shaking Su Biluo's slender hands, pleading:
"Bìluò, my good Bìluò, how could I not consider your feelings? I just want to see if there are any rare treasures that can help you recover. Please agree, okay?"
Su Biluo looked at his pitiful appearance, secretly snickering in her heart, but she held back and continued to say:
"No, it's just no. If you leave, I'll be so bored and scared alone."
Zhuge Lan scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said:
"Then I'll leave you my favorite little doll. You can pretend it's me, and it can keep you company, okay?"
As he spoke, he pulled out a small doll from his embrace and handed it to Su Biluo.
The plush doll Zhuge Lan handed to Su Biluo was ugly-cute, and the fabric all over it looked a bit worn, the kind of thing no one would pick up if it were left on the street.
Su Biluo looked at the somewhat ugly-cute doll and couldn't help but laugh, saying speechlessly:
"You... you're trying to coax me with this?"
Seeing Su Biluo laugh, Zhuge Lan felt he saw hope and quickly said:
"Bìluò, you're laughing, that means you're not angry anymore, right? So can I go to the Ghost Market now?"
Su Biluo stopped smiling, put on a stern face again, and said:
"Dream on, I said no and it's no."
Zhuge Lan was truly depressed this time. He sat to the side, muttering, "Oh, alright, I'll stay here with you. But I really want to go to that Ghost Market..."
Su Biluo looked at his dejected appearance and felt a little soft-hearted, but she still wanted to tease him a bit more.
She walked over, sat beside Zhuge Lan, and whispered:
"Actually, if you really want to go, it's not impossible..."
Upon hearing this, Zhuge Lan immediately looked up, his eyes shining as he looked at Su Biluo:
"Really? Bìluò, you're too good! I knew you'd agree."
Su Biluo smiled and said:
"But you have to promise me a few conditions."
"Don't say a few conditions, I'd agree to dozens of conditions!"
Zhuge Lan said excitedly.
"First, you must stay by Dugu Bo's side at all times and not run off," Su Biluo said seriously.
"No problem, I promise to stick close to Old Poison and never run off," Zhuge Lan quickly nodded.
"Second, even if you see a treasure, don't act impulsively. Discuss it with Old Poison first."
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you."
Zhuge Lan readily agreed.
"Third, if you encounter danger, you must protect yourself first. Safety first, understand?" Su Biluo said with some concern.
Zhuge Lan held Su Biluo's hand and said gently:
"Bìluò, don't worry, I'll protect myself. I still want to come back and stay with you."
Su Biluo looked at him, a trace of tenderness flashing in her eyes:
"Alright then, you can go."
Zhuge Lan jumped up happily, hugged Su Biluo, and kissed her on the cheek:
"Haha, Bìluò, you really are my good treasure! I love you so much!"
Su Biluo's face immediately turned red. She gently pushed him away and said shyly:
"Go, go, go. Hurry up and get ready, don't waste time."
Zhuge Lan excitedly began to pack his things, humming a little tune. As he packed, he said to Su Biluo:
"Bìluò, when I come back, I'll tell you interesting stories about the Ghost Market and bring you lots of delicious food and fun things."
Su Biluo smiled and said:
"Alright, stop chattering. Be careful and come back early."
"Mm-hmm, I know!"
Zhuge Lan finished packing his things, walked over to Dugu Bo, and said proudly:
"Old Poison, let's go! Haha, I can finally go to the Ghost Market!"
Dugu Bo shook his head helplessly and said:
"You fellow, for the sake of going to the Ghost Market, you're even abandoning your wife."
Zhuge Lan said with a grin:
"How could I? Didn't I already talk it over with Bìluò? Besides, I'm going to the Ghost Market for all of us. Maybe I can find some good treasures."
The two talked as they walked towards the Ghost Market.
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