by Zhi Bai
An Zheng had seen this thing back at the Da Xi world, "The Red Haired Nation's Teleportation Scroll is a very amazing thing. Back then, when Da Xi's cultivators obtained a scroll, they had gathered at least a few dozen craftsmen masters to copy it out. Unfortunately, because of their language proficiency and their lack of knowledge in the cultivation techniques of the Red Haired Nation, they were unable to do so. To be honest, although the thing you gave Xiao Yezi couldn't be graded, it should at least be a set of Golden-Rank, based on its value. "
Qu Liuxi said: "Then what do you care, I gave it to my sister. What, you want to pay and turn it into a gift from you? Don't even think about it. "
There were many things over here that he couldn't explain to Zhuang Feifei. For example, that jade-like bone in the shield, it must definitely be related to the finger bone that Gu Qianye was wearing. This matter was related to Gu Qianye's secret, so An Zheng did not dare to casually reveal it.
"Let's go out."
As if he could tell that An Zheng was feeling awkward, Zhuang Feifei pulled at Qu Liuxi with one hand and Gu Qianye with the other: "Let them men go out to work, let's go back to the house to drink tea. Lil Sis Liu'er, I've been feeling a bit unwell recently, can you help me take a look? "
Qu Liuxi replied: "Sure."
Then, An Zheng faintly heard Zhuang Feifei say: "Especially when you came that time, the pain in your lower abdomen was so bad that you would have to lie on your stomach for at least that long before you dared to move. "Moreover, I don't know what's going on these past few days, but it seems like the date of our arrival is not allowed."
Du Shoushou nudged his shoulder with An Zheng's shoulder: "What more do they want to whisper?"
An Zheng shook his head: "How should I know about women. Just like how they might not understand if you and I were to whisper something to each other.
Du Shoushou acknowledged: "I want to shit, are you going or not?"
An Zheng said: "You and I are good brothers, such a cruel and merciless thing like pooping, of course I will accompany you!"
Du Shoushou shot a glance at him before the two of them ran to the toilet. Luckily the toilet in the Zaocang was large enough. The two squatting next to each other, Du Shoushou asked An Zheng: "Do you think that the Gao Family will be hiding this time, waiting for us to relax?"
An Zheng nodded his head, "I reckon that the Gao Family members have not left the Fanggu at all. Here, the Gao Family has operated for over a hundred years, and for the past hundred years, they have prepared a place to deal with this kind of situation. Maybe it is not far from our home, or maybe it is not far from the Tiantong Palace. However, they will not come out for a short period of time, because everyone is on guard against the Gao Family's counterattack. "
Du Shoushou acknowledged, "Then that's good … Actually, I wanted to ask you about the Xiao Qi Dao. "
"What is it?"
Du Shoushou hesitated for a while before replying, "A few days ago, when I was chatting with Great Mother Ye, I asked her what she plans to do in the future. She said that no matter what Xiao Qi Dao wanted to do, she would support him. I am thinking, Xiao Qi Dao is the child of the former Crown Prince of State of Yan, what if … If anything happens to Mu Changyan, the Xiao Qi Dao will be the sole successor to the Swallow King. "
An Zheng replied, "Yes... The only one. "
Du Shoushou said: "I feel that we should not hide the truth from him, we must clearly tell him about his background, although he is only eight or nine years old, but he already has his own thoughts."
An Zheng laughed: "I didn't think your heart would be so thin."
Du Shoushou: "I'm not meticulous anywhere, I'm just meticulous."
An Zheng glanced at him.
Du Shoushou rolled his butt, and reached out: "Did you bring a piece of paper?"
Just as An Zheng was about to give it to him, Du Shoushou farted for an entire minute. An Zheng was startled for a moment, and then said seriously: "You must have blown it dry, right? What paper do you want? "
The two of them chatted in low voices as they walked outside. It was at this moment that someone from outside said they wanted to look for them. He said that the people from the Da Xi Empire that had sent people to contact them just now had sent someone over, An Zheng thought to himself, why would they come here so fast?
He walked outside and discovered a young man wearing a rather big bamboo hat. He had his head lowered, so he couldn't see his face. An Zheng walked over and asked: "You are the person that Qing Zhai sent? It's really fast. "
The man chuckled: "We have been keeping an eye on this item all along, and when we reached the Zaocang, we also guessed that as long as we can deliver them to the Zaocang, we will be the only ones there. That's why your people are here at Qing Zhai. We will immediately contact them. "
An Zheng asked: "Why didn't you raise your head?"
That person smiled, "I'm afraid of scaring you."
He raised his head and An Zheng's expression immediately changed.
Tan Taiche
Although he had only seen him once, An Zheng had a very deep impression of him. The commander of the great swallow's Punishment Department, Tan Taiche. The first time the two of them met, was at the city gate of Fanggu. At that time, Tan Taiche brought a group of people to stop in front of the funeral procession led by An Zheng. After not finding out much later on, he brought a group of people to salute the coffin.
"You actually …" It's Da Xi's people. "
Tan Taiche said: "Are you not inviting me in to talk?"
An Zheng gestured to invite him in, and Tan Taiche entered the door. Zhuang Feifei found a hidden place, and because it involved Tan Taiche's identity, only the three of them were present for the conversation.
"Since I've come, then tell me clearly. I'm not afraid of you knowing."
Tan Taiche took off his bamboo hat and laughed, "I am from the Da Xi Empire, that is correct. Qing Zhai is actually my business. "
This was out of everyone's expectations. Who would have thought that Tan Taiche, the commander of the Titian Cavalry of the Ministry of Justice, was actually one of Da Xi's people? Furthermore, he was the boss of the only auction house in the Fanggu.
Zhuang Feifei frowned, "Master Tantai, why did you come to Da Xi?"
Tan Taiche said: "This is my privacy... It is not impossible to say that there is nothing new about my own past. It is nothing more than a play that happens every day in the great families. You should also know that the Tantai Clan is considered a reputable clan in the Da Xi Empire. Not to mention the other members of the Tantai Clan, even the clan members with the surname Tantai numbered in the tens of thousands. Of course, compared to the size of the Great Xixi, these tens of thousands of people were nothing. However, these tens of thousands of people … All of them are from the same clan. "
"Not every young man in a large family like this can be acknowledged."
He shrugged his shoulders. "Therefore, I might as well go out and adventure by myself. Every member of the Tantai Clan who was determined to leave the clan and wander the world by themselves would be given at least 10,000 taels of silver or at most a million taels of silver. "I am one of the lowest class in the family, so when I left Da Xi, I only had ten thousand silver taels."
An Zheng asked: "Qing Zhai is your property?"
Tan Taiche laughed: "They are all mine, there is currently six Qing Zhai s in State of Yan, and only one in Fanggu. However, there are still a few hundred families in Da Xi. "
Zhuang Feifei's expression changed: "How long did Master Tantai take?"
Tan Taiche replied: "Twelve years."
An Zheng was silent for a moment, then asked: "Then now, why did Master Tantai reveal himself?"
Tan Taiche looked at An Zheng: "The Zaocang's contribution is not enough for me to come here personally, but you have enough."
Chapter 231 - The Secret of Old Hunters
After Tan Taiche finished speaking, not only was An Zheng stunned, even
he was stunned.
Tan Taiche said that although the Zaocang was not qualified, An Zheng was.
An Zheng asked, "Why?"
Tan Taiche laughed, "It looks like you don't know about this yet … A few days ago, a big shot had come from Da Xi city. Of course, no one would know this big shot even if she was walking on the street. But the moment she appeared in Fanggu, I knew she had come. "
An Zheng suddenly realized something. Tian Haogong, Xu Meidai.
Xu Meidai's master was called Tantai Mingzhu, and she came from the Da Xi Tantai Clan.
Tan Taiche said: "Do you need me to remind you again? Before he left, that great man told me to look after you. "
An Zheng rubbed his nose: "But it seems like Lord Tantai did not take care of it either."
Tan Taiche said: "Still that phrase, not good enough... Even though she came to see me himself, and asked me to look after you. But if you don't display the strength that I value enough, why would I take care of you? People like her wouldn't specially come to look for me because of a piece of trash. So I've been watching you. If you can't even solve the problems you've encountered before, then there's no point in me taking care of you. Because even if you die, she wouldn't make things difficult for me because of a piece of trash. "
An Zheng shook his head. "It seems you really don't understand her."
It was Tan Taiche's turn to be stunned. "Indeed … When I left Da Xi, she was her master's disciple. As for her and I, we have only met twice. "
An Zheng said: "This matter is settled then, let's talk about the goods here."
Tan Taiche acknowledged: "I want all of these goods. However, the conditions are as follows. I want to check the total price you have offered. If I feel that the price you guys have offered is fair, then on the basis of this fairness, I will place a 30% discount. "
An Zheng shook his head: "Ten percent."
Tan Taiche: "Thirty percent."
An Zheng looked at him: "15%."
Tan Taiche: "Thirty percent."
An Zheng: "Twenty percent."
Tan Taiche: "Deal."
Zhuang Feifei was stunned, "What are you two doing? Shouldn't you ask for my opinion? "
Tan Taiche stood up, "I'm going to take a look at all the goods, I know exactly how much they are worth. I, as a person, like to make friends. The reason why I am pushing the price down is because these things do not belong to your Zaocang, nor do they belong to you, An Zheng. I will split the 20% that I set the price into two portions and deposit the silver in an account with the Bank of Under Heaven. "
He looked at Zhuang Feifei, "The reason you didn't ask for First Mr's opinion was because I knew that you had no objections."
Zhuang Feifei was a little surprised. "Give ten percent to the two of us?"
Tan Taiche acknowledged: "I said before, I like to be friends."
He asked An Zheng, "I believe you should be clear about how much ten percent is worth."
An Zheng said: "I still won't lose three million."
Tan Taiche said: "Why do you have to say the numbers? I'm feeling a little heartbroken right now. "
An Zheng pointed at Zhuang Feifei: "Give her 10% of mine."
Tan Taiche frowned slightly: "You don't want it?"
An Zheng nodded. "No."
Tan Taiche asked again, "That's at least three million silver. Although there seem to be quite a few famous families on the surface of State of Yan, there don't seem to be many who can take out three million silver. For the sake of three million silver, Empress Dowager Su can even give you a general, do you believe me? "
An Zheng laughed: "I do."
Tan Taiche: "Really?"
An Zheng: "I really don't want to."
Tan Taiche got up, "Alright then, this is a relationship between the two of you, it has nothing to do with me. "So I'm going to take a look at the goods now, just find someone to take me there."
An Zheng also stood up: "Look, the total price is like that. I still have to take my leave first."
Zhuang Feifei tugged on An Zheng's arm. "You … Forget it, leave the silver with me. Come and get it when you need it. "Twelve million silver taels, no distinction between you and me."
An Zheng smiled, he did not say anything, and stood up to take his leave.
He brought Qu Liuxi, Du Shoushou, and Gu Qianye out of the room. After exiting the room, Du Shoushou pouted and said, "Why don't you have my gift?
An Zheng said: "After Xiao Liu'er has finished studying the three golden pellets, I will give them to you."
Du Shoushou sighed: "Actually, I also know that for the sake of Xiao Liu'er and Xiao Yezi, you have to pull down your dignity to ask for some things from Zhuang Feifei. Between us men, we can't open our mouths. So instead of being unhappy, I was happy. Because, if it's like this, it will reveal that you and An Zheng are brothers by blood. "
Gu Qianye said: "You mean that Xiao Liu'er and I are outsiders?"
Du Shoushou: "You two are really stupid. The relationship between men, can it be compared with the relationship between women and men? He cared about women, so he didn't care about his reputation. That's why I know you don't need to do these things between brothers. Do you understand? "
Gu Qianye: "I don't understand …"
Du Shoushou: "Do you need an emotional teacher? I think I can do it. "
Gu Qianye kicked Du Shoushou's butt. "You have experience?"
Du Shoushou: "I … Of course I have. I know what kind of woman I like from the age of six. "What's this called? This is called 'chaste'."
Gu Qianye moved closer: "Fatty, what do you like?"
Du Shoushou blushed: "It's not like you, anyways."
Gu Qianye said: "Even if you didn't say it, I still know that you like the way the Great Mother Ye is right?"
Du Shoushou's face flushed red like a watermelon. He stood there and stammered: "Don't speak nonsense, I will be fine just by saying it, but you can't say that the other party's Great Mother Ye doesn't have a good reputation. I, a crappy old master do not care about my reputation, but Great Mother Ye is not good enough. "
Seeing that he was serious, Gu Qianye immediately pulled him forward. "Aiya, aiya, I'm just teasing you."
The four of them strolled forward, and when they almost reached the entrance of the Heavenly Awakening Sect, the merchants on both sides all came out to greet An Zheng. Right now, it was not only on the main street of Heavenly Awakening Sect. Extending two streets was the territory of Heavenly Awakening Sect. These three streets were considered the core area, and from these three streets to the outside, at least half of the east gate was under the control of the Heavenly Awakening Sect.
When they entered the courtyard, An Zheng realised that there were more people there. At least two to three hundred people were gathered in the courtyard, and they all came to greet An Zheng the moment he entered the door.
Their leader was an old man, and after seeing An Zheng, he immediately bowed towards him. An Zheng immediately went over to help him: "Elder, what are you doing?"
The old man said, "My name is Liu Yuandong, I was chosen by the merchants of Eastern City to meet with you. It was a good thing for us that our lord destroyed the Hall of Mirrors a few days ago. All these years, the annual protection fee that Mirror Reflection Temple charges us is outrageously high. Furthermore, every year, the fee is higher … Looking at my blabbermouth, everyone proposed to me to ask my lord how much we pay every month for the protection fees in Heavenly Awakening Sect. Don't worry, as long as there isn't too much, we … We are all willing to hand it over. "
An Zheng frowned slightly, "How much does Mirror Master want from you all every month?"
The old man sighed: "Some shops are about the size of a small shop. As long as it is a shop, each store costs 10 taels of silver per month..." As you know, we rely on business to support our families.
An Zheng thought for a while, "For this, I will give you one or two silver coins per year for all the merchants within the protection range of
the Heavenly Awakening Sect. There is no need to hand over silver coins to my Heavenly Awakening Sect. From this year onwards, it will be set at the fifth day of the new year. The money was used to bring everyone together to eat and drink. No matter how much silver you gather, my Heavenly Awakening Sect will add it to the total amount that we spent that day. "
The old man's expression changed, "My lord, you can't not accept this. If you don't, we won't be at ease." There are always some scoundrels coming to make trouble, and no one standing up for us, and we're not having a good time. Although Mirror Reflection Hall accepts a lot, at the very least, it can keep us at peace. However … Because they have taken too much, most people cannot afford to pay for it. "
Du Shoushou laughed out loud: "Don't worry about that, all the rascals in the east city will be selling snacks outside in a few days …"
The old man was stunned for a moment and suddenly thought of the title of a street eater for snacks. He could not help but laugh, "My Lord … How can we thank you? "
An Zheng shrugged his shoulders. "From tomorrow onwards, if I go to anyone's store's entrance and get hungry, you guys can just stop me from eating."
"No problem!"
The crowd burst into an uproar, "Sir, as long as you open your mouth, we will make you some delicacies, even if it's just delicacies!"
An Zheng: "Don't boast, it's not good if I'm serious."
Everyone burst into laughter.
An Zheng said: "Since everyone is here, don't leave today, it can be considered as us getting to know each other. In a moment, I'll have someone prepare a meal, and we'll have a meal here in the courtyard. When I go back, I will leave all these matters to the Mad Qu, you all should know him. If you have any difficulties, just come to my Heavenly Awakening Sect. "
No one dared to disturb him and they all left. An Zheng got someone to stop them, and had them prepare food.
After about four hours, over a hundred tables were set up in the courtyard.
An Zheng let the Mad Qu and Du Shoushou deal with it, and after accompanying the two cups of wine, he took his leave.
He pulled Qu Liuxi and Gu Qianye inside the Heaven Defying Seal, and pulled Old Huo over as well.
