With knight captain bribed .Agreements were readied in not much time . Everything was written clearly.
After elder qiang took a look and carefully checked .From his knowledge everything was good .
"All they need is magistrate's seal .And everything is done .we will keep one copy of each document in our protection .Also we need to register slave's name and their origin .just one or two details .like their village and parents .not much for that I will send my subordinate with you .he can do the work "
At this time a subordinate walked over to him .he whispered.
"Magistrate had ordered that as long there is someone willing to buy the house .it doesn't matter if even the price is halved .knight captain Can make his decision "
Knight captain's eyes lit up hearing this . Wasn't this another chance to make profit .
"What about magistrate's seal "he whispered
"Magistrate said not to disturb him .if knight captain is sure he can use the spare one "knight subordinate
"Ohh "
"Knight captain if possible can we get magistrate's to sign it in person and than stamp his seal.As for price we will pay original 1000 gold coins .you can decide what you want"qiang said and slided 2 more gold bars.
Knight captain was stunned .Did this old man heard everything.what was his cultivation level . subordinate had used secret method to send his words to his ears .how did he hear it .he gulped .Did he hear everything he said during preparing agreements too .He was just 4 room away from them .
"I will make it possible sir .but it might take undecided time "knight captain
"Have them signed and stamped in front of magistrate"qiang said .
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After 1 hours they were taken to magistrate's office .
They all bowed simultaneously in front of magistrate.lin tian and elder qiang were given seat .mingzhu and Yan had to stand .
"So you are buying the residence.have you heard everything about it "magistrate said as he stamped without even seeing the contents .
"We have ."qiang replied
"During my father's time it was lively place .I hope you can turn that residence lively again.But be careful . don't wander during night outside of house ."
"You want to grow herbs their I heard .It's soil used to be one of the best to grow herbs .during my childhood .it had all kinds of herbs .However now the soil has lost its components and dried up .there is only grass and weeds " magistrate's signed and stamped documents one after another .During the whole time knight captain was sweating.
After he was done with the documents.magistrate stood up.
"This slave contract agreement I have already signed 8 pages of these .just fill the details and keep one copy of each ."
"Also here is another 20 blank documents with my sign and stamp .
Knight captain don't disturb me again for a week."he secretly transmitted to knight captain.
"because of you all I was disturbed in important events .get lost ."
Magistrate said but he was the one to exit first .within a sec he disappeared from their view .
"We thank knight captain for your efforts."qiang and lin tian bowed And paid full amount .
"It was nothing....it was nothing "knight captain replied sweating .
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When they returned to the restaurant.Night was about to fall .The number of slaves within the restaurant had decreased again .only 13 were left now .
When they asked the restaurant staff .The restaurant staff replied they left because they couldn't wait for long and wanted to return to their families.The staff also didn't stop them because the experts hadn't told them to stop.
Elder qiang was angry they betrayed them .Lin tian wasn't because he lacked in a way world worked . according to him since they wanted to help was'nt it fine they left .they had already helped them .
Elder qiang only replied 'you are a lost cause young master '
A knight subordinate was sent with them to the restaurant.He wrote down each person's name and details .And copied them on another with skillful hands .There was no difference when comparing two .
After he was done with work .he bowed and left . Another problem left was .
Where would these slaves stay .The house they had just bought was clearly not in living condition.
"Young master I will make preparations for them .First you should return to the inn "elder qiang said .
Lin tian agreed and left for his inn .
After elder qiang sent lin tian to his room in inn he returned.
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In the room after he ate dinner.lin tian tried to sleep . However his mind didn't stop thinking .
He went over the events happened today .He helped many with money .For that reason he was happy .but others took his money and disappeared.for that he felt bad . personally he wasn't sure if he made good decision.afterall that money didn't belonged to him.But to the clan .he was just unworthy heir and he used so much of his clan .He felt stupid .
The gravity of the situation weighed heavily on him.only now he realised his decision might have helped others unknown needy .But that money was to use for clan .For better preprations.
That money was for the disciples of clan and not himself .was his decision foolish . personally he couldn't decide .He had made good use of money by helping others .but he neglected his clan disciples as the leader and heir of clan .He should have thought of his clanmates first .
Lin tian had entered overthinking mode .He couldn't stop thinking .he had trouble sleeping.After changing sides for long time .he finally fell asleep.
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On the other side . different from what lin tian thought.Elder qiang brought the slaves to the residence they bought today .
And without the presence of lin tian .his attitude was stern .His tone heavy and powerful stopped any slave from complaining.They had question in minds .But they had already sold themselves.so their fate was not in their hands .The buyer could do anything they wanted to them .
Steward qiang sent them inside the house.
After making some seals around the house he came outside the residence.
He observed and waited .
The atmosphere in the residence completely changed from outside .The grass was swaying without the wind.The air inside the residence had changed and turned into baleful .
The eerie sounds resonated within the residence.
He stood outside on road and observed the changes for long time .his curiosity got the better of him .when he entered he instantly felt the baleful aura .The grass was swaying towards him as though intentional . moments later he felt something touching his legs .He released his power . However the more power he released the more reaction within the residence increased .The situation inside turned more creepy .Elder qiang surveyed the whole residence without stopping at any place for more than 3 seconds .with large strides and jumping .He seemed to be floating on grass .
After surveying the whole residence he realised the source of balefully qi .It was one of the well emitting evil aura .This residence had 5 wells .one inside the house and 4 outside in courtyard in different corners .He looked inside the well .He was stunned and didn't move for a while .A crack sounded on his wrist .one of the bead on his wrist bracelet was broken.
Elder qiang instantly moved away from the well .He was Bewitched and saw the rise of his clan .In his dream his clan had hegemony over whole xianlong kingdom.
He checked his body of any harm .after he was sure he turned back and looked at the house .To see any abnormalities happening inside the house . Everyone within the house was his young master 's property he wouldn't let happen any harm to them .
He saw a blurry figure on window .from 2nd floor .when he got near he was sure it was mingzhu .
After entering the house he noticed the atmosphere within was normal compared to outside .
"How long have you been observing"qiang asked .he saw Yan sleeping in one corner .
"From the start. I couldn't sleep in unfamiliar,creepy place ."mingzhu replied
"Others ?"
"They are sleeping together huddled in one of the rooms. They are probably afraid because of creepy noises outside "
"And you are not afraid "
"Master won't let us be killed .we haven't repaid him yet. Is outside dangerous will it kill us "mingzhu
"For cultivators yes .for mortals it's not life threatening.at most it would absorb some vitality.which will cause weakness to the body .Do you know why I am explaining to you "qiang
Mingzhu shooke her head.
"Because you are intelligent.i think you will be more useful than any other slaves here ."
"You are an investment I hope you can prove your worth .my young master has bought this land to raise herbs and sell .And also to help others like you .I hope you can follow my young master's intention "
"Master's intention is slave's goal " mingzhu nodded but she replied quickly.
"But my conditions haven't fulfilled yet ."
"That's not for you to worry .your conditions will definitely be fulfilled.but I will warn you again .if you have other intentions.than think twice ."
"I am weak girl .what intentions can I have .I have already sold everything for my brother 's future .My master's intention are my intentions"
"Good From tomorrow onwards This huge place will be your residence.your place to work and prove your worth "
"Now you can go and sleep .inside is not dangerous "Elder qiang left after saying that .He still had to search whole house .
With elder qiang's assurance mingzhu went to sleep on floor after cleaning it with hands .
Elder qiang searched the whole house .room after room.when he was sure there was indeed nothing dangerous inside .He left for the inn .
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Early morning next day .
Elder qiang met with elder ke who had returned before night yesterday.
"Elder qiang patriarch has said that I follow your arrangement.what do you want me to do "
"For now I want you to go make another trip .
And bring this letter to patriach afterwards he will give you a treasure box . carefully bring it back "
"I and young master has something to do .we will tell you later .what do you have to do .But you have to remember everything is secret .you can't let anyone know "
"I have arranged for clan disciples training session .you can take them there .they can learn their thing or two "
previously he had asked knight captain for additional favor .To arrange training session for their young disciples.knight captain was happy to oblige .he told one of his subordinate to be instructer and told them about a place .where they can train.
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"He still hasn't eaten anything"lin tian looked at the green grass before rhino .No matter what type of grass was presented he refused to eat .
"Don't worry young master .it's normal for beasts to not eat for days .And eating week's worth in one meal ."
"But "
"Young master it's beast who can cultivate.different from normal Beast .it can stay alive without eating anything for days .There is nothing to worry .once we are done here .In the wild there will be more opportunities for it to eat ."
"Fine..."he hesitated looking at elder qiang .but finally he said .
"Elder qiang I was thinking those guys we bought yesterday.they also have families "lin tian
"What is young master want to do set them free with money .I won't agree never .you have already donated most of the money .There won't be anymore wastage "qiang
"No I was thinking that place is so big .it won't be a problem for them to live together.They can stay together and grow herbs . That's right we ask their families to contribute in raising herbs "lin tian
Elder qiang nodded.
"Indeed they can be used .And this way they will feel more obliged to work .a good decision.But we need a leader for them .To guide them and to control them . otherwise they will end up fighting.Does young master have anyone in mind ."
"Ummm.....How about mingzhu .you said she was intelligent.she can definitely lead them"lin tian had only talked to mingzhu and Yan .Yan was child .so only mingzhu was left .
"She will be fine as leader .But we need to support her and project her as leader in front of other slaves .let's go and support her "
Qiang said
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