Myriad flavour restaurant.
This time slaves were not stopped at door .after all the experts had already paid lot of money .And gave them instructions to give food to any poor ,beggar ,refugees during day and noon time .Though they were only welcomed in restaurant cause they came together with experts .
"Can we really eat this food "
"Young master I want to bring this food back to my family "
"Me too " "I also want too "
Some of them were feeling nostalgic after long time being treated as human .It was after many days .the food wasn't thrown on them .Or given to them out of pity and scorn eyes.
Some worried if their family could bring back food to their family.
"Don't worry all of you .experts have already paid us to distribute food two times a day .you can just tell your family members to come and bring bowls .morning time and before night time food will be distributed regularly till the end of this month "waiter replied
"Really can we believe you .you are not joking right "
"Ofcourse.our restaurant has already received money from experts when they came to eat previously .you can rest assured "
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"Young master I will go and inform elder ke, our trip will be delayed ."
"Another thing we have to do is find something for disciples to do during delay"
"Lastly is to procure the place for the slaves to rest ."
"These are just 3 main things to do "
"We also probably needs to inform local authorities.that we have bought slaves in big numbers"
"Grand....elder qiang I want to ask why are not local authorities or those prominent families or magistrate isn't Doing anything to help these homeless refugees "
"Because that's not how world works .young master .A plan is needed for every thing .anyway these things you will only understand with experience and growing age . however what I can tell you is there are also those who have lot of money and property and resources but no intention to help unknown people's .This people's just don't care about others "qiang
"Are there really such people "lin tian couldn't fathom these words .
"Ofcourse there are .otherwise there won't be need for us outsiders to interfere ".
"Elder qiang you didn't told me mingzhu would get injured ."
"It was not intentional but the effect was lot better .many people gave up after seeing her like this "qiang replied calmly'she deserve to be punished.she should be glad I didn't punish his brother.
"Young master I will go make some prepration stay in the restaurant don't go outside before I come back . Don't go near to slaves too .also continue your character of arrogant young master "After saying elder qiang discussed something with restaurant head after giving him more money .He went outside to deal with matters .
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In the corner Yan was looking at mingzhu's wound and cried .
"Sister that person is bad..bad person.Lets run .we don't need his money "
Wuhhhu ...
Mingzhu was controlling her expression and enduring pain .she didn't wanted Yan to be worried .
"Are you still in pain ."lin tian said in indifferent manner .He carefully looked at the wound.it was 2 inches below collar bone .It was swollen and wound was still oozing blood .Lin tian touched the wound causing mingzhu to hiss in pain .
"Bit...wretch you can't even bear this .how will you serve me for long ."
"Go away from my sister .stay away bad person"Yan
"Shut up Yan .master I can endure the pain .please tell me if you have any instructions "mingzhu glared at Yan to stop him from saying anything offensive .Than she bowed waiting for any instruction.
"If I stay away .who will heal her .wretch eat this minor healing pills .once you are healed I won't let you rest "
"Thank...thank you master but I don't needthis precious pill"mingzhu
"Just take this .I won't be taking it back "lin tian left to sit on his table .No one dared to approach him .
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Outside the restaurant some distance far away .
Waiters were standing with Sticks in their hands stopping any poor looking figure to approach the restaurant.though they didn't knew why they had to stop them .
It was instruction given by old experts so they followed.
they also promoted.They will be distributing free food from tomorrow early morning and before night.Those who wanted to eat could gather early morning tomorrow .
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When elder qiang returned to the inn they were staying in .elder ke asked where were they and what they were doing . because of them the trip was already delayed by some hours .where was young master .
Elder qiang talked privately with elder ke and told him because of unforseen circumstances they had to delay the trip by 2 or 3 days .
Elder qiang wrote a letter and told elder ke to deliver it personally to the patriarch.
"Make sure this letter is only seen by patriarch.afterwards patriarch will give you instructions for what to do .it's very important so be careful "Elder qiang
"I will careful but where is young master and you haven't told me any reason for the delay "
Elder ke
"Don't ask elder kei . patriarch will tell you what you need to know "Elder qiang
Elder kei left with the letter .with elder kei's speed he should return before night .
Elder qiang than told the disciples about delay and that they could enjoy their time within the city .
He also told the inn staff to extend their stay .
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Slightly over hour later elder qiang returned to the restaurant .
"Young master let's go search the residence"
Lin tian nodded but he worried about the siblings .all here were grownups .
"Let's take them together.also we haven't given these slaves money.
Elder qiang nodded with a thought.
"All of you slaves wait here."after that he gave each slave 2 silver bar .
"We will give you rest money after officially buying you .waiter what is your name "qiang
"Experts my name is shu hao "waiter
"Shu hao can you take us to a broker and can we see the residence you were talking about "qiang
"It's my honor to serve the experts .I will gladly take you to see the residence "shu hao
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Some time after they boarded the horse carriage.They were standing in front of huge plot area surrounded by walls .The yard was very long and was atleast 300 feet wide .Atleast 3 myriad restaurant could be placed side by side . A big house was in the center of huge yard .indeed as the waiter it was big enough to house 100 person given that they didn't give each person separate room. If 4 person could squeeze in one room .Even 400 person were possible . however most important thing was .there was lot of open space in the plot of land .They could easily make shelters for more person to stay .
Guaranteed it won't be comfortable.but it could atleast protect from wind and rain .and give shade .
Lin tian's eyes were already shining.this was indeed the place they needed .
"Experts are you satisfied with the size of house .but without broker we can only watch from outside . fortunately taking experts interest at heart I already informed the broker. He should be coming any minute with the door key " waiter said excited and happily.he also hadn't seen a house so big and with so much open land . Fortunately because of experts his horizons were widened .
It wasn't long before a broker came.
With a small greetings .he opened the residence door .lin tian , siblings,shu hao and broker entered the residence with enthusiasm.However when elder qiang entered he felt some wind blowing to his face .
He looked at the tall grass growing inside the yard not swaying .there was no wind .so what did he felt ".
When he looked at others they were normal .could it be because they have no cultivation or did they not notice it .
Compared to what they saw from outside .The inside was ridden with weeds .The grass inside was 3 foot long .they had a no road to walk on .their enthusiam died down .The plot was indeed long but filled with grass ,weeds ,vines and dried herbs .lin tian looked at the dried herbs or rather a small herb growing field . A idea flashed in his mind .His eyes lit up .
For others there was no good scenery inside the plot of land .They already wanted to leave the land .
Despite being broker he didn't have the key to main house .what were they supposed to looked .weeds or grass .They asked why he didn't have the key for main house .
"I am sorry but this house belonged to previous magistrate.with my capacity I can only get main doors key ."
"Young master let's go .we shouldn't stay here long ".
"What do you mean elder "
"I mean the residence is big enough and meets our requirements .we should buy it ".
"Ohh I was also about to say it .I am also satisfied with it's size .moreover I got an idea we can grow herbs on this land .The slaves can grow herbs .sell it and earn money "
Elder qiang looked strangely at the land .than shook his head and said.
"As long as that's what you want .I will try to make it .we need to buy this residence.young master go rest in carriage I will discuss with broker how to buy it ."
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"Broker tell me history of this residence.tell everything honestly I don't want to hear a lie "qiang
"Yes sir.... everything I said is true .if you don't believe me you can ask others "
Qiang frowned after what he heard.But nevertheless he had to buy this residence.
"How can we buy it "
"You will have to visit knight base . without current magistrate's approval you cannot buy it sir "
"I see"elder qiang gave him some silver for his work .Later he joined lin tian and siblings in the carriage for the knight base .
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In the knight base .
Ignoring what happened before .Lin tian and elder qiang were welcomed respectfully.once they explained their purpose for coming .
Even the knight captain who was once rude .changed and was with new attitude.lin tian looking at knight captain thought .it was probably because of Dou shu they were treated bad .
"Forgive me sirs .for a small misunderstanding you had to bear the humiliation.But I had also no choice .I was informed there were swindlers and cultivators causing troubles .so I had no choice but to protect the weak .Its all that Dou shu's fault .we didn't knew he would take advantage of us .Causing us to misread the situation"knight captain kept saying they were misled and blamed Dou shu for everything.
"Than are you going to give us justice " elder qiang asked .
"This....but haven't you already signed peace agreement.also pardon me for saying this .But sirs you won't able to prove your innocence.Dou clan is not something you can contend with "knight captain spoke with troubled expression.
"Than forget it .Tell me about when can we buy the house and move in .sorry but we don't have much time .we need to go on important trip "qiang
"Sirs .I have already sent my subordinate to inform magistrate it will take some time "knight captain said with confidence.
"Than let's discuss another matter .my young master saw the homeless refugees and felt pity for them .To provide them help and better environment he decided to them as slaves .Is there something we need to do "qiang asked
When lin tian heard it .he tensed up and vigilantly looked up at knight captain.after all for him buying another person was definitely evil and something bad.But knight captain didn't care for him it was normal thing .Nobles would buy slaves for work and pleasure .it was very normal .plus their justice and laws didn't include slaves as humans. So he didn't care .
"Ahh buying slaves that's good thing .The number of the refugees keep increasing.this causes lot of troubles for my subordinates .to keep them in check .we need to spends extra hours .my subordinate are exhausted listing and checking the troubles they caused .we simply don't have enough manpower to keep them in check".
"It's good thing their numbers decreased.But how many did you buy .if it's less than 5 there is nothing to do .but if there is more .we need to register them under your name .also please explain your intention to buy them and what do you want to do . lastly magistrate's or someone high rank's approval is needed .
I can ask someone to approve.but it might take some resources and efforts "Knight captain explained.
Qiang understood what he wanted .sliding a gold bar he said "There should be around 20 slaves .there can be addition and subtraction in numbers so I can't say exact ."
"As for intention.my young master wants to grow and farm herbs .we need slaves as farmers and sellers .should I explain more ..."qiang waited for captain's response .knight captain didn't wanted to ask anything.whether 20 or 30 it was too small numbers to anything troubling to them .In fact they only cared if someone wanted to raise an army and harm city or any notable clans .
But raise and sell herbs knight captain didn't thought this young man wanted to take revenge in this way .However it was also not mentioned in the agreement so he didn't care .'this young man is exploiting loophole huh .quite smart ' he thought.
"We need the slaves registered in best government agreement.That supports the law the order .if possible with highest rank person 's authority .Also we need work permit and selling permit .so if you can do all this in one go .that will save us lot of time "seeing knight captain about to refuse .qiang slided another two gold bars stealthily .
Lin tian seated near them didn't notice anything.But it wasn't went unnoticed by mingzhu .
"Forgive me but for government supported agreement.each page costs 5 gold coins .so it might..."not be enough 'knight captain mouthed his words .
"As long as everything goes smoothly."qiang slided another two gold bars .
"I will see and try for everything to go fast and smooth.i will go and prepare the agreement "knight captain looked happy and left .
The subordinates presented lin tian and qiang with juice and food to pass their time .which lin tian gave to Yan and mingzhu to eat .
Mingzhu was restrained but Yan who hadn't eaten expensive and good quality food didn't stop himself from eating .
"Bad person..I won't feel good even if you give me food "
"I won't fall for your tricks "Yan said as he licked the plate clean .
Lin tian laughed seeing the cute action of Yan.
But he felt little bad for he was misunderstood.but compared to his clan disciples s misconceptions Yan's reaction was only cute and heart warming.