The Colosseum in Rome.

As one of the most popular forms of entertainment among Roman nobles, the Colosseum was previously packed with people and extremely lively every day.

However, ever since the Han Dynasty delegation arrived in Rome and the Roman nobles witnessed the elegant activities of the Han Dynasty, such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, chess, poetry gatherings, dance, and music, this arena, full of violence and savagery, was abandoned by those who considered themselves noble.

Gladiators who relied on fighting in the arena lost their source of income as a result.

Especially those slave owners who kept a large number of slave gladiators, seeing their large group of slaves eating and drinking all day long but not bringing much profit, felt as if they had lost their parents.

"Looks like no one will be coming today!"

"Sigh... how are we supposed to survive if things continue like this?"

Looking at the once bustling arena, now only a few spectators remained, several slave owners couldn't help but sigh and gather together.

"Do you have many gladiators under your command?" Just then, a rough voice came from behind several slave owners.

Turning his head, he saw a strong man wearing an animal skin coat walking towards several slave owners.

"You...you are the gladiator Danu?"

Looking at the newcomer, a slave owner asked in confusion.

Before Danu regained his freedom, he was one of the most valiant gladiators in the arena, and many people knew him.

Nevertheless, the slave owners still looked at him with a hint of disdain and contempt.

“That’s right, but I am now Danu, a follower of the Church of Peace, no longer Danu the gladiator!”

Danu looked at the other person calmly and corrected the other person's form of address.

"Followers of the Taiping Cult?"

Upon hearing Danu's new identity, the slave owners paused for a moment, and their disdain and contempt lessened somewhat.

Today, the Taiping Religion, backed by the Han Dynasty and Marcus Aurelius, has become the undisputed number one religion in Rome.

Most of the nobles in Rome also had close ties with the Taiping Church, so these slave owners naturally dared not show the slightest disrespect.

A slave owner asked with a smile, "So it's Priest Danu. What brings you here?"

“Yes, if you need anything, just let us know, and we will do our best to help!” The other slave owners chimed in.

Although they were unclear about Danu's position within the Taiping Church, the scene of the Taiping Church burning Christians who had beaten Taiping priests was still vivid in their minds.

The Taiping Sect's image of protecting its own and being domineering has deeply penetrated people's hearts, and even a small believer is not someone anyone dares to mess with.

Seeing the change in the attitudes of the others, Danu was moved and became even more determined to follow Taiyi.

In his view, the reason why these once high and mighty guys respected him so much was entirely due to the Taiyi God and the Taiping Sect behind him.

If I want to gain more respect in the future, I can only follow closely under the command of the God of Taiyi and do my best to make the status of the Taiping Sect more stable and prestigious.

Regaining his composure, Danu looked at the slave owners and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, I have come here with a business matter to discuss with you!"

"Talking business?"

The slave owners were taken aback, a hint of doubt appearing on their faces.

Danu said with a solemn expression, "Our Heavenly Master is compassionate and cannot bear to see those slaves living in a predicament of fighting with others and having no freedom. Therefore, he specially sent me to redeem them!"

"To redeem those slaves...?"

Upon hearing this, the slave owners' expressions shifted, and a glint of light appeared in their eyes.

Nowadays, the Colosseum no longer has those noble spectators, and the slave gladiators they kept can no longer bring them any revenue.

They had previously considered whether to sell the gladiators to farmers in the countryside.

But the thought of having to sell the gladiators they bought at a high price to those heartless farmers at a low price made them reluctant.

Now, upon hearing that the Taiping Sect intended to redeem those slaves, these slave owners were naturally overjoyed.

A slave owner asked cautiously, "At what price does the Taiping Church intend to redeem those slaves?"

Danu: "Those who are free from disease and have excellent fighting skills will receive fifteen gold coins each; those who are less skilled will receive ten gold coins each!"

"Isn't this price a bit low? You know, we paid fifteen gold coins for even the less desirable slaves back then!"

"Could you add some more? At least so we don't lose money!"

A slave owner looked at Danu with hopeful eyes, hoping that the other party could raise the ransom price.

Danu glanced at the other party indifferently and said in a deep voice, "This price is already not low. If those slaves go there, they will help you make a lot of money. Even if it's one gold coin each, you won't lose money."

Furthermore, the Celestial Master told me that Augustus was already preparing to recruit gladiators to form fifteen legions. Gladiators throughout Rome, including the slave gladiators under your names, were naturally included in the recruitment scope.

How much do you think Augustus would spend to recruit the slaves under your command?

"You know, hiring a free gladiator only costs five gold coins a year..."

"Is this true? Why would His Majesty recruit so many gladiators? Why haven't we heard about it?"

Upon hearing Danu's words, the slave owners exchanged glances, their expressions filled with suspicion.

"Hmph~ Do you think the Celestial Master would lie? Besides, if you had any inside information, it wouldn't be me coming to find you today, but the royal guards!"

Seeing the disbelief on the faces of the slave owners before him, Danu snorted coldly, his words tinged with impatience.

"Alright, if you think the price is too low, then wait a bit longer and see if Augustus will offer a higher price!"

With that, Danu turned around and walked out of the arena.

“Priest Danu, wait!”

“Principal Danu, please don’t be offended. It was our greed that led us to sell. Your price is very reasonable, and we are willing to sell!”

Seeing that Danu was about to have it, several slave owners hurriedly chased after him and stopped him with anxious expressions.

After all, they didn't dare to gamble. If Augustus really intended to recruit gladiators to form a legion, the slaves they had might not even be worth five gold coins.

Furthermore, given the current status and power of the Taiping Sect, even if Danu is incredibly bold, he would still dare to use the Taiping Sect to deceive them.

Seeing that everyone had agreed, Danu smiled and said, "Alright, since you've all agreed, then take me to see those gladiators. After you've verified them, the Taiping Church will naturally deliver the money to you!"