"If you are looking for a big residence.There is and it is also being sold for a cheap .It is so big even 200 people can live in it ."waiter
"where is this residence located ."qiang .
"It is to the north of city entrance.it is pretty big .however it is said to be cursed .Neighbors have claimed that they hear strange noises
At night ."
"Originally it belonged to the previous city magistrate.later he gave it to his friend .however their family."
"That's enough .But by cheap how much cheap you mean "Noticing the serious and heavy tone .elder qiang stopped him.
"I had heard 20 years ago it was priced at 5000gold .But now they are selling it for just 1000 gold coins ."waiter exclaimed.
"Elder qiang we should see this residence.if it matches what we need "lin tian.
Elder qiang nodded and said
"It will take long time we will have to delay our trip .I will make the preparation.But first we should think over how to deal with those group outside .we also need to categorise them ." He pointed to the beggars outside .
Apparantly some beggars had followed them .They were probably too anxious to wait for them .
"Elder qiang I have an idea .since they are selling themselves because of gold coins than we will not give it to them "lin tian
"What does young master have in mind "qiang
"First we will give them food ...." Lin tian
"That is indeed worth trying however it will not work because of her .people will question us about her .They will even overwhelm us if we can't answer "qiang
"Let's try it .we will only know later "
"Indeed" "Waiter How much money do you have in here "
"Pardon..what do you mean "waiter had his breat stuck in throat .were these experts going to rob their little restaurants.No with their status .it will be more like we have to offer them money for their presence in our restaurant.
"How much silver coins do you have .we need as much as you can give us .take these gold notes for a change "steward qiang gave him 2 gold notes .so he should receive 2000 silver coins in return.
In Nanlong continent mortal currency was valued like this .
Bronze = 1 coins
10 bronze coins = 1 bronze note or plate or biscuit
10 bronze note = 1 silver coin
10silver coin = 1 silver note
10 silver note = 1 gold coins
10gold coins = 1 gold plate
10gold plate = 1 platinum coin
10platinum coin = 1 platinum plate
Platinum was the last currency to be used .owning it was pretty much a symbol of royalty.
Waiter left to gather money .In the mean time "Elder qiang I know it's too late to ask .but what are her conditions .They are not impossible right "
"They are not impossible but just too much work .First of all she sold herself for 30 gold coins. However she won't be receiving it directly.She wants you to spent that money on her behalf using your identity.She wants her brother to be admitted in scholar academy.
Second she wants her brother to be under direct tutelage of ranking scholar .we need to make sure he is in great and caring hands .
It will take around 3 years for her brother to complete his high education.He will need to live within hostel and various needs like books ,ink,paper,food,clothes extra needs to be met .All these things will cost money.For 3 years overall cost will be around 20 gold coins as for rest she will probably buy a small house for him or other important things .
After he complete his education.He can get a well earning job .So all I can say is she is quite smart .she sold herself to make her brother's future bright ."
"However that's different thing .since you have bought her you should give her work to do ."
"Work"
"Yes since you bought her .you have to make use of her .otherswise they will just become a leech sucking your blood .it is same with others who will add "
"I think I kind of understand "if they can work they can earn money 'its something like that "
"Not quite .but that is the gist of it "
"Ohh .than I will think of something "
They discussed their plan further .
Moments later the waiter brought out huge sack full of coins .
"Honoured experts .the restaurant didn't had enough change .so I visited nearby shops to collect the required silvers .it took a little extra time . please forgive me for delay "waiter said smiling .
"You have done well .take these 2 gold coins .for food and disturbing your restaurant business"Qiang
"Thanks...Thanks experts .But we..we don't need .please let us serve you "waiter said .But inside he was anxious .seeing no intention of expert taking coins back .He took the money .
"Take these 50 gold coins.ww need you to do something...."qiang
"Gladly experts"Waiter smiling brought the gold coins to head . However Restaurant head refused the money and with panick he blamed waiter for taking money from experts .But when waiter explained.he happily took money and praised him for attending cultivators .
Lin tian approached the siblings duo who were long forgotten.with a haughty attitude he said ."How long are you going to eat .you are still not satisfied"He said with stern gaze .
"Yes master "she hastily stood up causing table to shake.
Bowls and plates fell to ground with thump sound.
"Wretch you can't even stand properly causing me a loss "
" I am...I am sorry master "she tried to bow and bumped her head in table .She was about to fell .But lin tian grabbed and balanced her .
"Wretch you needs to be punished .I will teach you how to listen me and execute my orders"
Complexion of mingzhu paled .but she steeled her heart .looks like punishment for Yan's insolence was about to come .
"Yes master .But please don't blame Yan . please forgive him "mingzhu
"Follow me wretch. leave your brother behind .we will take him later "
Yan was stunned.Sister mingzhu had told him to apologize and ask for forgiveness.she had repeatedly told him that the person who had bought her was good and kind .she told her that her future would be bright and she won't be mistreated .Yan was about to apologize.But how this person treated sister mingzhu was completely opposite of what she said .
"Sister don't go.... don't leave me behind .This person is bad don't go "Yan
"This master "Mingzhu was also reluctant to leave Yan behind .
"What you don't believe me " lin tian rebuked than he said to restaurant staff "you guys don't let this kid go anywhere .we will come back in an hour "
"Don't worry experts we won't let him go anywhere "
"Yan don't worry .I will come back in some time .wait for me "mingzhu soothed Yan
With mingzhu following they exited the market .
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When they came back to far end of the market .
The number of poor people had increased.previously it was only around 15 .But now there were more than 80.
When they saw them coming .They hurriedly surrounded them.
"Sir did you decided to buy me .I will be useful "
"Buy me I am in urgent need of money "
"Sir buy me my daughter's need to fed "
There were all kinds of pleading coming his way .Lin tian felt sympathy but He had to follow the plan.
"Why do you all think you deserve to bought .do I have mountains of gold to spend ."lin tian
"What does sir mean"came from crowd
"Nothing .elder qiang I don't need weak slaves who can't even entertain me .How about this I will just give you all 1 silver(note) out of pity .so you can Get lost .elder qiang "lin tian
Elder qiang started throwing silver coins.
Instantly there was hustling among the crowd as they bumped into each other to catch the falling coins .
Lin tian saw 3-4people disappearing from the group after taking the coin.the number was too small though compared to what he thought .when elder qiang was finished throwing almost 100 silver coins .he stopped.The crowd's attention was all on lin tian .
"Now that I have spoke so much .I feel thirsty .wretch come bring my water "
Only than the crowd noticed .a thin poor girl carrying a heavy rock of irregular shape .On top of the rock .A glass was placed.However because of the shape of rock .the glass was shaking .And with how heavy the rock was .the thin girl was swaying with every step .Water inside the glass was leaking out with her every step.
"Wretch it's almost empty how did you carry it ." He threw the glass hitting her shoulder.which caused her to fall . fortunately the rock did not fall or her .
"Wretch you can't even stand and like to be on floor so much you should be called bitch .Bitch stand up "After mingzhu sat up she hardly lifted the rock and stood straight .But lin tian appeared to be not caring . whether she could lift it or not .he lazily leaned over and rested his head on the rock . increasing pressure on mingzhu .
That's how it appeared to others.
When the crowd saw how the girl was treated.their heart felt heavy .This girl was probably the young man bought before with 30 gold coins .They had thought the young man was kind .but it seemed he not .And his way of entertaining himself was different.
Many people were hesitant .whether they would be treated any better .No since they had better body than this girl . wouldn't they be treated worse .
Lin tian saw more than 10 people disappearing . However there were still many who remained.
"Elder qiang why are they still standing here for "
"It appears to me young master .they think they can entertain you and want to be bought by you ".qiang
"These mortals.Huh Aren't they rather arrogant to think they are worthy for me spend gold .elder qiang just throw some money and make them disappear"lin tian
Elder qiang threw 100 silver coins .
There was another hustle before they stopped.Some of them had greedy eyes.
"Young master we are definitely worth buying afterall you bought her .she is nothing but skin and bones".
"Since you bought her .you can also buy us "
"My daughter will definitely be better looking than her in future .please buy her ".
"In my village I was the strongest."
" I know sword skill .I can be your guard and definitely be more useful than a pretty girl "
"I know how to grow vegetables "
"I can do any work please buy me ".
Lin tian looked at the group without any emotion on his face .elder qiang had already told him .if even after 2nd throw there still people remained .Either they were greedy or truly desperate left without no choice .
According to elder qiang .1 silver note or 10 silver coins could do lot for refugees.whether they wanted wanted food for a week .or stay in cheapest inn for a week .it was possible.if not they could buy wooden shelters .if some disappeared that means they only needed to survive for a week .
If they hesitated show them they will be treated badly after being bought .
If during 2nd money throw some disappeared that means they only needed more money .
In the third run they had to separate greedy bunch from truly desperate.
"Elder qiang you didn't send them away .Do you think I have lot of time to waste "
Elder qiang threw another 100 silver notes.
"Young master i think they want the honor of serving you "
"Ohh but they can't serve me .they aren't just worth it "lin tian
"Young sir .why are we not worth it .but she is worth enough for 30 gold coins ."
"I am mature woman .I also have what she have and better .I am definitely worth it "
"My daughter will definitely be better than her in future "
"I...I am not woman .but I have strength "
"I can massage you "
"Young master why don't you give them a chance ."qiang
"Since all of you are eager to serve me .I will give you all a chance Return all the money you grabbed before .and I will give you chance to be bought by me .but you are not liking to me so for 1 gold each I will buy you "
"Elder qiang collect money from them and make them stand separately "
When the crowd heard they had to give back the money they grabbed .They hesistated.some of them disappeared.But some with greedy eyes still remained weighing their options.
"Young master you still haven't told us .why are we only worth 1 gold while she is 3o gold coins"
"You want to know .I will tell you after you give back the money ."lin tian commented .
The bunch weighed their pros and cons .whether they should give the money back or not .what if there was some quality they didn't have because of that their worth was only 1 gold .Not to mention for mens their was clear difference of physique .if it was some ridiculous reason.wold not they lose money .
After some monologue many disappeared.
Their were still 32 people left .they had given their money to elder qiang .Even he had not thought there would be so many people left.
"You all are so willing to serve me .I would give you all a chance to be bought by me .Elder qiang "lin tian walked away from mingzhu
"All of you are so curious right why did young master spend so much money to buy her .firstly She is liking to my young master's
Taste.
Another reason is (steward qiang suddenly shot out a whip at mingzhu.The whip effortlessly broke the big rock she was carrying.And whether it was intentional or not after breaking through the rock .the whip hit the left side of mingzhu .causing her to bleed .she fell down but made no sound . Tolerating the pain she stood up )
"My young master does not like slaves that break too easily .As long as you bear 4 strike of my whip .young master will buy you "qiang
"Infact I will increase your worth by 1gold coin by each stroke you bear "lin tian
Was this guy joking this strike easily broke the hard rock .how can they bear it .they will probably die before they bear 4 strike and be bought . The girl had rock to save herself so the harm was less .But they didn't had anything.would they be allowed to use rock .where would they find 4 huge rocks if were allowed .
Some people asked whether they could use rocks.while Remaining greedy people had turned pale .What about after they become the property of this young master..no monster .Do they have to bear the strike everyday.will it still be 4 strikes .what if monster just enjoyed torturing them .No they should not sold themselves.
but their money was already taken .what could they do .
"Ofcourse you can't use rocks to defend .infact you can't use anything to defend"lin tian said
"Did...did she also bear 4 strikes when she was bought "refugees asked
"Because she is girl and to my young master's liking she only had to bear 2 strikes in indescribable parts after she was decided to bought .it was administered in private.And ofcourse she can't lay down or sit properly after that"qiang smiled as though what he said was normal .
Hissh many people gasped upon hearing it .what a cruel person .he wasn't human at all .
"I see some of you are hesitant.i will give you choice .you can take back the money we collected from you. But you will not be able to serve young master after that .young master won't buy you. "
"Really can it be done. I am willing to give up"
Immediately after that 9 people took money and disappeared.The refugees were reduced to 23.
"Aren't you going to collect money "qiang asked seeing none of them moving .
"I have nothing left .it's better if I die "
"My child are young .for them I will do anything "
"My house and field were destroyed.for my family I can only give them money to rebuild these things and hope they leave happy "
"My Daughter needs to marry.and I have to prepare dowry .for her I will bear as many strikes I can "
"We have nothing left this is our final choice "
"Are you sure this is the last chance to back off .after that there is cruel future "
"We accept our future .please strike us "
"Elder qiang let's buy them "lin tian whispered
Elder qiang nodded he didn't have any plan after this .
"Since all of you have accepted your future .we will check whether you can bear my strikes in private .if we did it here we will definitely alert patrol guards .and we will be labelled as criminals."Qiang shouted .
"Follow us I have arranged food for you all to eat "