Two hours later, Ye Zhen and Eve walked out of the Frostfire Herbal Shop, completely satisfied.
The quota of two hundred people was to gather all the herbs and seeds that could be collected in the entire city of Allen, and the quota even included a large number of minotaurs and other rare races.
Ye Zhen was completely satisfied with this deal. What could be more enjoyable than getting something for free?
They spent quite some time at the Frostfire Herb Shop. When they came out, the sun was already setting. The two of them didn't go anywhere else and went straight back to the inn.
Mount Tai and the many goblins also dispersed, each carrying their own destinations—some to blacksmith shops, some to libraries, and some to places of all kinds of people… All Ye Zhen had to do was wait in the inn for the result she wanted.
Within just a few hours, rumors of the world's destruction were already circulating throughout Allen City. Many people stared in horror at the black starry sky above, beginning to believe the rumors.
For a moment, whether they were powerful and influential or ordinary people with no background, everyone felt anxious and began to search for ways to survive.
"I'm back! The blacksmith shop is all sorted out. It's run by a group of fox-people. They promised to get us all the metal in the city and asked for 300 spots!" As the sun set, Mount Tai finally returned with the goblins. As soon as he sat down, he grabbed a cup and started chugging water like crazy.
"This trip has exhausted me. I'm so glad I had these little guys with me, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to handle it!" Taishan said in a muffled voice.
"The fox-people are inherently intelligent, so persuading them is naturally much more difficult. I should have sent you to the Frostfire Herbal Shop; you would have gotten along well with the big guy there!" Ye Zhen chuckled.
“Exactly, you should go to the blacksmith’s shop. Anyway, you’re just as cunning as those foxes…” Taishan said casually, but as he spoke, he felt a chill run down his spine.
"I'll give you a chance to rephrase your words!" Ye Zhen leaned closer, and Taishan couldn't help but shiver.
“Well… this allocation is excellent! Very reasonable! I had a very pleasant conversation with those fox people…” Taishan replied sensibly.
"I'm back!" A familiar voice called from outside the door. It was Bella returning from the library. Tarzan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. This woman was definitely no match for him. Luckily, he was saved...
"Hmph!" Ye Zhen snorted, temporarily letting the big oaf go, and looked at the person who came in outside the door.
"How is it?" Ye Zhen asked. Compared to the honest and simple Taishan, the magician Bella was naturally much more clever and quick-witted. However, upon hearing Ye Zhen's words, the little girl looked distressed.
"Give up. The library doesn't have any useful books at all. They're mostly history books and general knowledge, which are only good for reading like novels. There aren't any books on cultivation or popular science." Bella took a sip of water and said helplessly. She never expected that the library would have absolutely no useful books, and yet they still restrict commoners from entering? How afraid are they of commoners acquiring knowledge?
“That’s normal. Do you think everyone is as generous as the Heavenly Emperor? Opening up the library and the inheritance stele! But Mike is the city lord’s son, so it will probably be easier for him to handle this.”
"It's a pity that the Aini's capital is too far away. Otherwise, if we went straight into the capital, we could probably obtain more rare manuals and technologies. It's just that there are gains and losses. In such a border city, rare resources and slaves are easier to obtain!"
Ye Zhen said with a hint of regret that although they were not weak, and the Xuan Bird even had a world level of five or even six, if they wanted to cross the long distance to the imperial city, they could not rely on the power of the territory and would still need several days to fly by themselves.
Given so much time, newcomers would have already taken over. Rushing over there would only result in cleaning up the mess. It would be better to just take Allen City; the gains would be substantial.
"Alright, go downstairs and get something to eat, then get some rest! You guys will have to come with me to the slave market later!" After saying this, Ye Zhen addressed the group, and they headed downstairs.
Mike had booked the entire inn, so there was no one else in the lobby except for many goblins and silver moon elves eating.
Not long after dinner, as night fell, Mike finally arrived.
"No rush, have you eaten yet? Have something to eat first?" Ye Zhen glanced at the clothes the other person hadn't had time to change and said with a soft smile.
"Thank you!" Mike, who was about to say something, was taken aback when he heard this. He then sat down at the table and started eating without any hesitation.
I've been busy discussing this matter with my elders at home. I haven't had a break since I got back, and I haven't even had a sip of water. But the result is satisfactory.
"I have fulfilled my mission. Everything at home has been arranged. My father is willing to give it a try, but all the things and people will only be handed over to you after it is confirmed that they are real and have settled in your territory!" Mike ate quickly while maintaining his proper noble manners. He ate in a proper manner until he slowed down and swallowed the food in his mouth after a while.
"This is really good news!" Ye Zhen said with a smile. This result was within her expectations. After all, no one dares to believe in such a major event as the destruction of the world, and no one would so easily hand over their life and fortune to someone else. If Mike had convinced his family so easily, she would have to think carefully, lest he bring it back and lower the IQ of the entire territory.
“I’ve already made arrangements with several slave traders, and they will send someone to pick us up tonight. However, only one slave owner has said he will personally receive us. Nighttime is the busiest time for all the slave owners, and they don’t want to waste such a good opportunity to make money!” Mike said with a hint of regret.
"One is enough. I believe the other families will regret this decision in the future!" Ye Zhen shrugged indifferently. As long as she could get the alien races she wanted, it didn't matter whether it was one or several families. She didn't plan to have a huge number, just enough different races.
And indeed, as she said, once this other world connects with the boundless starry sky, a large number of lords will flood in, and these slave owners will have no choice but to fight for a sliver of hope. At that time, they will naturally regret missing a life-saving opportunity that was so close at hand.
"Shall we go over now?"
"No rush, you can eat slowly after you finish your meal. There's still a long night ahead!"
Half an hour later, Mike finished his dinner and rested for a while. The group was finally ready and headed towards the slave market. For the slave owners of Allen City, tonight would be a sleepless night.
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