162 Travel
Wanqing didn't have much understanding of human relationships and social customs, but the other girls didn't care much either, only finding Wanqing and Rourou very cute.
Wanqing thought for a moment and said, "I will first refine some Ginseng Heart Pills for you to replenish your blood and qi and restore your spiritual energy. The Flood Dragon Qi-Replenishing Pill is also very good for body tempering. Thousand Machine Pills and Imperial Extreme Pills can also be refined. You can prepare some of these for yourself. Other pills can be used by my sisters."
As for seventh and eighth-tier pills, I can't refine them yet, but I'll be able to once I break through to the next level.
After saying that, she raised her little fist and said confidently. The girls were delighted and gathered around her, giggling.
Yun Su looked at the courtyard and saw that it was indeed not very big and a bit crowded. She said, "The new mansion is almost finished. The basic framework has been built. Once they finish the main structure in the next few days, we can move in!"
The specific decorations inside are something you ladies can choose and decorate yourselves later; it's not too late to do it at your own pace.
The girls were overjoyed to hear this.
Xie Fanghua said, "City construction won't be that fast, but it won't be that slow either. The specific site selection has been basically finalized. Using local materials, it shouldn't be too slow."
Yun Su nodded, and Piao Miaoyue's eyes flickered. "Within the royal city, there are some special spells for construction, such as moving stones and filling pits, which are extremely fast. This place mainly needs manpower for construction, but we don't need to rush it."
With adults around, it's unlikely any other forces will cause trouble for the time being. Besides, Sister Yunqing is coming too, which will make me feel even more at ease.
Yun Su nodded. 'The construction within the royal city is handled by specialized cultivators, but they mainly build very important structures or tall buildings; ordinary construction is mostly done by ordinary people.'
The other women listened quietly as well. Bi Yunyan, Tu Fanghua, Wei Lan, and Wei Qinghui were also quietly absorbing what they were learning.
After getting ready, the group put on veils or hats and went out together. Outside, Wes, Jinluo, and Old Man Weng were already waiting.
Four horse-drawn carriages lined up in a row. The character "He" on each carriage fluttered in the wind. The road was bustling with people, snack vendors, and people carrying loads of herbs and other medicinal plants. Grain was rarely seen.
The grains were mainly cereals, with low yields. If any were available for sale, they were quickly bought up by people sent by the market elders.
Recently, the market has set up stalls specifically for buying grain, but there aren't many sellers. Rice is a rare crop here, with corn and other grains being more common, but the seeds aren't very good, resulting in limited yields.
The market now is a money-devouring beast, with an astonishing daily trading volume. With the city under construction, merchants, traders, and laborers of all kinds have come in droves after hearing the news.
The bustling scene gradually came into view. On the streets, the patrol officers were all looking sharp. One of them spotted his Miss Wei, who was dressed in women's clothing, a light blue pleated long skirt, looking absolutely stunning. He had never seen her like this before, and his gaze quickly swept over her.
Today, Old Man Weng was dressed in a farmer's clothes, which were washed clean but a bit old. He was wearing straw sandals, and judging from the clothes, which looked like they had been worn for some time, he must have worn them often in the past.
Upon seeing that the women were all ladies, he stepped forward, his gaze perfectly natural, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Madam. The carriage is ready, and the fields aren't far; we'll be there soon after leaving the market."
Jinluo and Wess were dressed in ordinary market official robes, with swords at their waists. Jinluo seemed to have improved somewhat, while Wess's complexion was much rosier and he looked very healthy and natural. He said respectfully, "Greetings, Madam. Please get into the carriage."
Yun Su and Piao Miao Yue, Wei Qing Hui, and others were divided into three carriages. Yun Su brought Wei Lan and Jie Hua Yu, Piao Miao Yue brought Wan Qing and Rou Rou, and Wei Qing Hui brought Jie Hua Yu and Bi Yun Yan.
Yun Su said softly, "My two sisters, come with me." Piao Miao Yue took their hands, and Wei Qing Hui, without any embarrassment, also took their hands, saying, "My two sisters, come with me." The other girls had no objections.
Yun Su and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes all conveying the same message: 'Safety first!'
Although the market is generally free of troublemakers, its defenses have been strengthened exponentially, especially after Wes and some skilled fighters from Wesleyan Village joined the effort.
The residents of the market suddenly felt much safer. However, caution was still paramount. With the adults away, the three Martial Kings—Yun Su, Piao Miao Yue, and Wei Qing Hui—could easily deal with any petty thief.
Wes and Jinluo each rode horses, while Elder Weng led the way in a carriage. There were four people on each side of the carriage, all third- or fourth-level cultivators, riding horses to ensure their safety.
All eight men were clad in full armor, their eyes alert, watching their surroundings. They carried sharp, forged blades at their waists, their blades gleaming coldly. They also carried water bottles, mosquito repellent sachets, and two others with bows and arrows on their backs, clearly skilled archers.
The individuals were carefully selected through multiple rounds of competition, and naturally, they received many benefits, including the option to choose a cultivation manual and preferential resource allocation. Of course, they were not to be leaked.
Secret agents and officers from the local police station were also secretly protecting and gathering information about the entire market. With the adults away, Wes, Jinluo, and the others were always extremely careful about their safety.
The carriage moved quickly. Along the way, many people with accents from other places drove oxcarts and horse-drawn carts, carrying medicinal herbs, grains, fruits, vegetables, and other local specialties, heading towards the market.
Weary from our journey, yet filled with hope, we saw the clean and tidy ground of the market, smooth and uneven, with a constant flow of people coming and going, selling all sorts of things: clothes weaving, bean products making, cloth bags, tea, oil, and the aroma of fried food mingling with the market.
I had heard before entering the city that there were no other miscellaneous taxes, and after entering, I truly experienced that there really were no other miscellaneous taxes, no city entry tax, and no sordid attempts to stop people at the city entrance. Because the trading locations were concentrated, there was a unified tax system, making it simple and clear.
Moreover, the transaction speed was very fast. Some game meat could be sold quickly, and some vegetables were also traded very quickly. There were even people who specialized in buying and selling and doing second-hand business.
The border market was bustling with people, and expenses were high as well. After buying goods, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, I discovered that basic necessities were 30% cheaper than in previous years, with prices remaining stable. For a moment, I felt like I'd come to the wrong place—was this paradise on earth?
The carriage moved at a leisurely pace, and the crowd on the road watched intently, stopping to observe. It was rare for the He family's carriages to travel in such a grand manner.
Those who didn't recognize it were very curious, craning their necks to take a closer look.
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