Chapter 333: Stupid People with Lots of Money
This little dragon was the size of a two or three year old lizard, and apart from its color and size, it was slightly different from the giant red dragon.
It does not have huge horns on its head, but is flat like a lizard. Its forelimbs and wings grow together, unlike the red dragon's separate limbs.
If they had not seen the red dragon with their own eyes, they would have thought it was a mutated bat or lizard like everyone else.
But in fact it is clearly a dragon, a real dragon!
Why was the dragon here? On a busy shopping street filled with people?!
The two looked at each other silently and decided to remain calm and observe the stall owner's intentions before taking any action.
"If you don't want to buy it, get out of here. Don't let it get in the way. If I could afford it, I wouldn't be willing to sell it."
The stall owner was very annoyed when he heard people laughing at his dragon.
The stall owner looked like an ordinary citizen, a young man in his thirties, wearing a gray old shirt, sitting cross-legged on the ground.
In addition to the little dragon, the items for sale also included some antique calligraphy and paintings that were obviously fake.
He tied up Xiaolong with a hemp rope, one end around Xiaolong's neck and the other around his wrist. From time to time, he would take out a small piece of bloody raw meat from his pocket and feed it to Xiaolong.
Meat was not as readily available these days as it is today. A dragon would probably eat a lot of meat every day, and an ordinary small vendor might not be able to afford it.
The little dragon was surprisingly well-behaved. When the vendor fed it meat, it would tilt its mouth to receive it, for fear that its sharp teeth would scratch the vendor's hand.
But if someone tries to tease it, it will bare its teeth and spread its wings to intimidate.
Xu Chuchu wondered, would the little dragon hatched from her dragon egg also be like this?
"Brother," Xiao Yu stepped forward and asked, "Where did you get this dragon?"
Seeing Xiao Yu's good clothes and impressive demeanor, the vendor's attitude improved. "I'm sorry I can't tell you about this. I'm just selling it to you."
Xiao Yu asked again: "How much do you sell it for?"
When asked about the price, the vendor was speechless for a long time. It was obvious that he didn't know how much a dragon could sell for.
"You, how much are you willing to pay?" He asked Xiao Yu in return.
Xiao Yu and Xu Chuchu didn't really want to buy the dragon, but wanted to find out its origin.
The little dragon seems to be very close to his owner, and even if he is bought, it will probably be difficult to raise him. If the vendor is willing to cooperate, they can leave some money for the vendor to find a secluded place to raise him.
Xiao Yu was considering and about to make an offer when the crowd around him became agitated again.
"Get out of the way, everyone—"
"Ouch, don't push."
"That's right, first come first served, you know..."
Some people cursed, but when they saw the people squeezing in, they became discouraged.
"So he's from the Changning faction, no wonder he's so arrogant."
"Everyone from the Changning sect is here. Could this really be a dragon?"
I saw several young men squeezing in. They were dressed in uniform, tall and strong, muscular, and seemed to have bad tempers.
Xu Chuchu then asked the people around him, "What kind of sect is the Changning sect?"
The people around him immediately started chattering in response, which sounded more like complaints than responses.
"It's a martial arts sect in Changning County, but they claim they don't practice ordinary martial arts; they practice the art of soaring through the clouds."
"Oh, I don't know. Anyway, they're very good at fighting and often run wild in the city. Even the government is afraid of them and sometimes has to ask them for help... We ordinary people have no choice."
Xu Chuchu understood it as soon as he heard it. This kind of shitty sect also exists in modern times.
Like ordinary fortune tellers, they may believe in Buddhism, Taoism, or some other religion, and most of them have their own affiliations.
In daily practice and behavior, we must abide by the guidance and regulations of the religion.
For example, Xu Chuchu's master is a staunch Taoist who strictly follows the Taoist principles of punishing evil and promoting good, doing things without expecting anything in return, etc.
Although Xu Chuchu did not join Taoism, because his master was a Taoist, he could not act too beyond the boundaries, so he could be considered a fortune teller with a Taoist bent.
But no matter in ancient or modern times, in China or abroad, there are still some people who do not believe in religion but only practice cultivation. They will spontaneously form sects to establish organization and belonging.
That is to say, stick together.
Forgive me for sounding harsh, but nine out of ten sects of this kind are heretical. This is because the original intention of the sects was to circumvent the constraints of Buddhism and Taoism and to let go of themselves.
If they are not even willing to make an effort to show their support, how good can the mainland be?
Just like now, the fortune tellers who squeezed in were already pointing fingers at Xiaolong.
The leading fortune teller was the strongest and pointed at Xiaolong arrogantly, saying, "Three hundred taels, hand over the money and the goods!"
Hearing the price, the merchant was obviously tempted. This money was enough for him to live a carefree life.
But he did not agree immediately. Perhaps this price was a way for the Changning Sect fortune teller to take advantage of him because he was not knowledgeable.
He pondered and decided to double the price, then slowly pay it back: "No, at least six..."
"One thousand taels." Xiao Yu suddenly spoke and shook his fan.
Everyone looked over and was amazed. How could a wealthy businessman like them come from a small town like Changning?
Xu Chuchu couldn't help laughing when she heard it. She had felt for a long time that Xiao Yu was not only "rich and powerful", but also "stupid and rich".
When they first met, he gave her a peach wood sword. The seller wanted seventy-five taels of silver, but he insisted on giving it eighty.
The vendors were now selling it for six hundred, but he asked for one thousand.
What you buy is not the goods, but the appearance.
As expected, the Changning sect physiognomist was furious. He shouted at Xiao Yu, "Where did you come from to stir up trouble? Are you trying to raise the price? Do you have the guts to do that?"
Xiao Yu also laughed: "You don't need to be talented, just have money. In business, money counts. If you want it, just bid with me."
"Don't think that I can't compete. I just look down on people like you who harm others and don't benefit yourself." The fortune teller of Changning School was about the same height as Xiao Yu, but because of his broad shoulders and strong back, Xiao Yu looked thin and weak, as if he could be knocked away with just one punch.
"I am bidding sincerely." Xiao Yu said as he took out a silver note worth one thousand taels from his sleeve, attached some spiritual power to it, and let it float in the air between the two of them.
Ordinary people had never seen this action before, and they exclaimed in wonder, looking at Xiao Yu with even more admiration.
They are really looking forward to someone with expertise coming to deal with those bastards from the Changning faction!
Seeing this, the physiognomist Zhuang was also stunned: "You are also physiognomists?!"
He paused and tested the situation for a moment, then laughed, "One at the second level, and one at the third level? Oh, so they're two newcomers. If you respectfully address me as Master, I can give you some pointers."
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