Chapter 58: Forced
"Seven hundred taels!" Qin Ziling's heart was slightly shaken when he heard this, but he remained calm on the surface and said, "Since Manager Zhu said seven hundred taels, then it's seven hundred taels. I trust you. As for the auction, forget it. There's no need to go through all this trouble."
"Doing business with Mr. Qin is straightforward and generous! I'll get the silver for you right away." Seeing that Qin Ziling agreed without hesitation felt honored. He bowed to him, then took out seven hundred taels of silver and a wooden box and handed them to Qin Ziling.
"This wooden box was given to me by Miss Xia Yan yesterday afternoon. She said it was what you wanted."
"Thank you, Manager Zhu." Seeing the small wooden box handed over by Manager Zhu, Qin Ziling's expression finally changed slightly.
A few days ago, Liu Xiaoqiang's hands and feet had actually recovered their mobility, but he was unable to use much strength, truly living up to the saying "strengthless as a kitten".
The two-meter-tall man could only walk slowly all day and help feed the chickens and ducks. It was okay for one or two days, but when he thought that the rest of his life would be almost the same, Liu Xiaoqiang naturally felt depressed and in pain. Although he did not show it in front of others, Qin Ziling could see it.
But Qin Ziling had his own concerns. He finally had the hope of surviving, gaining a foothold, and even rising in this world. Before the time was ripe, he must be cautious in everything. So even though he knew that Liu Xiaoqiang was living a depressed and painful life, he could only keep the matter of the Tianji Bone-Repairing Ointment under control.
It was not until the day before yesterday when he learned about Xiao Qing's affairs that he made the resolute decision to advance the plan.
Now, with the Tianji Bone-Repairing Ointment in hand, Liu Xiaoqiang has finally waited for the day when he can stand up again, and his heart is finally at ease.
"Mr. Qin, you're welcome. You're welcome." Shopkeeper Zhu said hurriedly.
Qin Ziling smiled, bowed, then strode away with seven hundred taels of silver and the wooden box containing the Tianji Bone-Healing Ointment.
As soon as Qin Ziling left, Shopkeeper Zhu immediately called two waiters and asked them to deliver the Tayun Musk Deer to the Qingzhu Building of the Xiao family in the inner city.
The Green Bamboo Building is where Xiao Qing lives.
The Qingzhu Building has a quiet layout, with the garden and courtyard blending seamlessly into one.
The dark green bamboo forest and the colorful fish in the pond bring greenery and vitality to this bleak winter.
"Miss, this Qin Feng can even hunt down the Cloud-Stepping Musk Deer. It seems that in addition to luck, his strength is probably even greater than we imagined. It is very likely that he is a martial artist at the strength realm." Xia Yan said to Xiao Qing, who was sitting in the corridor and scattering fish food towards the pond.
"Yeah." Xiao Qing responded somewhat absentmindedly.
"Looking at him, he seems to be short of money and doesn't belong to any camp. Miss, why don't we recruit him over. With the support of a powerful martial artist and the financial resources you control now, your say in the family will be different." Xia Yan said with a hint of excitement on her face.
"At my level, ordinary Condensed Energy Martial Artists can play a role, but it is still limited, unless they reach the Power Movement Realm. Although Mr. Qin is very likely a martial artist at the Power Movement Realm, at most he is a Condensed Energy Martial Artist who has recently broken through. Otherwise, if he is a Power Movement Martial Artist, even if he keeps a low profile, with the five major families' spies in the city, it is impossible that there is no news at all."
"Moreover, as a Condensed Energy Martial Artist, he is willing to make money through hunting. Obviously, he doesn't want to be high-profile, nor does he want to get involved in the struggles among various forces. Why should I drag him into this?" Xiao Qing shook his head disapprovingly.
"That's true, but having a Condensed Energy Master is better than..." Xia Yan said unwillingly.
"Let it be! At least we are on good terms with him now, right?" Xiao Qing interrupted.
Xia Yan moved her lips, but finally closed her mouth helplessly.
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"I never thought that the musk of the Stepping Cloud Musk Deer is so valuable. It seems that no matter which world you are in, the money of rich women is always the easiest to make." Qin Ziling strode through the market town of XC District, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
While expressing his emotion, Qin Ziling inadvertently caught a glimpse of the "Hua Yun" powder and rouge shop from the corner of his eye. His heart was moved slightly and a business idea came to his mind.
"Hunting is definitely not a long-term solution. I still need a stable income. But my cultivation is still low, my real trump card cannot be seen in public, and there is no one around me who can be used. It is better not to think too much for the time being, and just hunt honestly and low-key." But Qin Ziling immediately suppressed the business idea that surged in his mind.
"I am becoming more and more cautious and mature. I don't look like a passionate 19-year-old young man at all!" After suppressing the thought, Qin Ziling smiled at himself.
After returning to Liu Xiaoqiang 's old house , Qin Ziling removed her makeup, then went out and walked towards the west city gate. But after a few steps, she paused, then turned and walked towards the market where the "Hua Yun" powder and rouge shop was located.
In addition to selling powder and rouge, the "Huayun" powder and rouge shop also sells some jewelry such as hairpins, earrings, and headbands.
Qin Ziling saved 500 li of silver yesterday and made a huge profit of 700 taels of silver today. Liu Xiaoqiang's full recovery is in sight. Qin Ziling is in a good mood today and just now he suddenly had the idea of buying some jewelry for Yin Ranyue and his mother.
Arriving at Qulin Street, Qin Ziling noticed that the atmosphere was a little strange as soon as he stepped into the powder and rouge shop.
The shop assistants kept looking up at the stairs to the second floor and didn't even bother to greet the customers.
On the second floor, Yun Lan was pushed to the window sill by a burly young man with a hairy black mole on the lower left side of his cheek.
"Mr. Zhuang, please respect yourself!" Yun Lan's face turned pale, but he tried to speak in a calm tone.
"Miss Yunlan, why do you have to keep people at a distance? If you are willing to marry me, Zhuang Gaochi, we will be a family in the future, and you and your sister will have someone to rely on. Isn't it a thousand times better than worrying every moment and spending money to hire someone to take care of you? Besides, what abilities does Qin Ziling have? Do you think he can protect you and your sister?" Zhuang Gaochi put one hand on the wall, looking at Yunlan, who was close at hand and forcing herself to remain calm, with a burning gaze.
"After all, we are all martial artists. There have been exchanges and discussions between your Youlong Dean and our Hantie Dean. Brother Zhuang, you are belittling me behind my back in front of my employer and ruining my job. Isn't that against the rules?" At this moment, a voice sounded at the stairs without haste.
"Mr. Qin!" When Yun Lan saw that it was Qin Ziling, she quickly bent down, slipped out from under Zhuang Gaochi's arm, and walked towards Qin Ziling in a panic.
Yunlan had an oval face, willow-shaped eyebrows, and eyes that were neither too big nor too small, just the right size. She had a plump figure yet was tall and graceful. When she walked hurriedly, her slender waist swayed, and she had a kind of feminine beauty that made people feel pity and moved.
