24 Arrangements
I drifted off to a blissful dream of immortality, oblivious to the cold bamboo and pine trees!
The weather outside was gradually warming up, but it was still warmer in bed, a haven of comfort and tranquility. He Chen got up to practice his swordsmanship. The sword flashed, so fast it was impossible to tell who was in front and who was behind!
Breakfast has been prepared and delivered. Sister Lan, Jie Huayu, and the others are eating together! The two women watched He Chen eat meat heartily and wolf it down, and they secretly observed him. Sure enough, you need to eat a lot to have the energy to work!
Jie Huayu said, "The caravan started having them collect goods yesterday. If you, sir, manage the entire market well, the prices of all resources in Huangtu County will definitely rise, allowing you to amass more wealth. However, this might also attract the attention of several gangs, prominent families, and even some people in the county government!"
After listening to the analysis, He Chen nodded and said, "After collecting spiritual materials and fruits such as ginseng, keep the rest unless you need some. I will use them."
Furthermore, I've had quite a few gains last night and in the past few days. You can exchange them for pills or spiritual materials; don't worry about losing anything!
Since discovering that cells can store a lot of energy, I've started eating like crazy, and I've also stored some ginseng in my Qiankun bag as a precaution in case of any unforeseen circumstances!
Jie Huayu smiled charmingly, giving him a flirtatious glare and saying coquettishly, "My lord, I may not be able to beat you in martial arts, but I'm sure I won't lose money in business. You underestimate me too much!"
The noble families have truly cultivated a captivating and alluring charm! He Chen remained noncommittal. If it weren't for his trust in the exchange contract, he wouldn't have cared much about it. Improving himself was the priority now; money was just an external thing, and he could deal with it later if he needed it.
After breakfast, let Sister Lan go and rest. Upon arriving at the front hall, Butler Weng was already waiting, coming daily to report on yesterday's events.
"My lord, yesterday's transactions amounted to tens of thousands, and taxes amounted to ten thousand taels. This is because your reputation has spread far and wide; people from the surrounding villages and even from the more remote mountains come to the market to trade."
Flattery never fails; it always pleases the ear. He continued, "The news that we've been buying ginseng for a long time is now known throughout the surrounding area. Many people have inquired about opening shops in the market and settling down in town, and yesterday, quite a few from distant villages came to buy and sell our goods. Yesterday, we bought ten ginseng roots, including one that was a hundred years old, for 200 taels of silver!"
At this moment, Xie Huayu came out from the inner courtyard! Upon hearing this, she glanced at He Chen, her eyes revealing a hint of something she wanted to say. After seeing that He Chen agreed, she said, "Sir, your martial arts are unparalleled, and the local authorities no longer manage this place."
Moreover, although this border region is fraught with danger, it also offers many opportunities. It is a place with rare and precious natural treasures, and there are bound to be many spiritual materials and medicines. In addition, there are many demons, monsters, and other races coming from other directions.
Your martial prowess is evident to all. In fact, you could plan this place well. There is only one street now, and the flow of people is obviously congested. If you are willing, you can plan several streets and build a new mansion. With this mansion as the center, you can build several streets. I think many people would be willing to come and seek your protection.
Adults can suggest prioritizing those with ginseng or other spiritual materials, and even offer to exchange these materials for housing!
Jie Huayu explained in detail, and He Chen listened thoughtfully, thinking to himself, 'How similar this is to Zhuangzi's dream of a butterfly—how many people are trapped in one house? Only, in this world, the house also represents a higher level of security!'
After listening carefully, Steward Weng said, "Sir, this method is feasible. Yesterday, some people inquired whether they could exchange spiritual materials for residency qualifications."
Jie Huayu listened, hesitant to speak, a thought flashing through her mind that she couldn't stop, her heart filled with excitement, her whole body surging with emotion. He Chen sensed this fluctuation and turned to ask, "What is it? What suggestions do you have?"
Jie Huayu suppressed her excitement and said, "If you are willing, sir, and if the nearby villages are willing to come, with your unparalleled martial prowess, why don't you build a small town!"
In this way, houses in the city will be in high demand, and once this place is built, as long as the adults can hold onto it, resources will naturally not be lacking in the future!
After signing a life-and-death contract with He Chen, his life and death were now in the hands of others. He had previously thought about going back to find someone to break the contract, but now he rarely had that thought. If he could witness the birth of a city, it would be a very great thing!
Wanzhou City has a large population, and the surrounding villages are also densely populated. Although the Holy Emperor unified the eight wastelands and six directions, eliminated demons and monsters, and established the Six Doors, the Patrol Bureau, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Demon Slayer Bureau, etc., it can be seen that all kinds of ghosts and monsters cannot be killed off. Moreover, the area is vast, and it is difficult to kill them all!
He Chen nodded in agreement. "We'll discuss this later. Let's deal with the current matters first. We need to continue acquiring ginseng, gold, and other spiritual materials. We need to acquire as many as we can, at reasonable prices. Don't overthink it."
Regarding the city planning, we can design it secretly first, and discuss other matters later! Also, we need to continue purchasing wild animal meat; if there's any news about monsters, please let me know in advance!
Jin Luo stepped forward and reported, "My lord, everything from yesterday has been inventoried. The weapons are all temporarily stored away, and we also unexpectedly acquired a manual of the Swift Wind Heart Sutra."
After saying that, he handed it over. The cultivation method is valuable and rare for ordinary people!
He Chen looked at it carefully, but the attributes weren't included. "Oh well, I can't force it," he sighed. "Take this cultivation method first, and cultivate it with Jin Feng. If anyone else is loyal and performs exceptionally well, they can be taught it if their contributions are sufficient."
Jin Luo accepted the cultivation manual and said gratefully, "Thank you, sir."
Last night's carnage was still vivid in my mind; the sight of those beautiful women and skeletons was something I dare not even dream of!
A place where people gather is filled with blood energy, and ordinary ghosts dare not approach it, as they are blown away by the powerful blood energy. However, it is also a delicacy that some accomplished cultivators or demonic cultivators covet!
He Chen carefully put away the silver that had been delivered, and also put away some of the ginseng! He ate everything else, including some fresh ginseng, which tasted even better. With his teeth as strong as iron, he quickly chewed the ginseng and felt that his whole body had been nourished!
Nothing much happened today. Many people received messages but didn't bother me, or perhaps they're planning an even bigger attack!
In the evening, Jie Huayu came back and we had dinner together. She had specially prepared a lot of delicious food, such as pig's trotters and pork hock!
He Chen certainly couldn't let them down! Two fragrant scents lingered in his arms, and after two hours of fussing, he finally fell into a deep sleep!
He quietly rose in the night, pondering under the moon, wondering about the killing point. Yesterday, he hadn't decided whether to improve his mental cultivation, his swordsmanship, or his Divine Bell Shield!
I'm not considering the Gentleman's Blade for now; I still need more kill points. Looking at the bright moon in the sky, its light shimmering and seemingly out of reach, I've made up my mind!
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