Chapter 544 Warehouse

"Snapped!"

In the lobby of the restaurant, the storyteller tapped the wake-up wood and said in his voice:

"Since His Majesty ascended the throne, the imperial court has never had a moment of peace. Barbarians invaded and plundered the territory from outside, and bandits wreaked havoc inside."

"At the same time, there are constant natural disasters and frequent droughts and floods."

"Although His Majesty has worked hard and scrimped on food and clothing, he is still said to be lacking in virtue. This has led to frequent disasters from God."

His bold words caused many people in the restaurant to change their expressions, and some even showed fear in their eyes. They put down their bowls and chopsticks and planned to leave.

Talking about the imperial court is not a sin, but listening to it will also lead to trouble.

"That's not the case."

Seeing this, the storyteller changed the topic and said:

"The barbarians are greedy and have been causing trouble on the frontier for hundreds of years. This is a trouble left by the previous dynasty and is not your Majesty's problem today."

"As for flooding..."

Having said this, he picked up the water bottle on the table and took a sip to moisten his throat, then continued:

"What you don't know is that unlike drought, although floods are a temporary disaster, they will be beneficial for a hundred years. They are a blessing for future generations."

"Bastard words!" Some people couldn't bear to listen and started shouting:

"The floods have swallowed up fertile farmland, destroyed houses, blocked traffic, and left so many people homeless and without food to eat. Where can this blessing come from?"

"yes!"

"that is!"

Everyone responded one after another, with anger rising on their faces.

"My lord, don't be angry yet."

The storyteller stood up, waved his hands repeatedly, suppressed the noise in the field, and explained:

"As you know, fertile fields are mostly found in low-lying areas. After the floods, there will be good harvests on both sides of the river every year, and many people will live near the water."

"Floods are common, how can the people not know about them?"

"They know clearly that floods are coming and they, who live near the water, will bear the brunt of it, but why are they still scrambling to occupy acres of land? Isn't it because they want a good harvest?"

"Water can destroy fields and fields, but it can also nourish all things!"

Everyone in the field looked at each other.

I have to say that although the storyteller’s words don’t sound good, they are true.

"I don't care about flooding." One person said in a muffled voice:

"I'm afraid that the farmers will become refugees and be hijacked by the rebels. Once they invade the city, they will all be left without food!"

"That's the truth."

Someone nodded in agreement:

"Those who dig food in the soil are like mothers if they have milk. They don't know how to share the worries of the court. They only want to feed their only son."

"Don't look at how timid and honest they usually are. Once they become refugees, they all become mad dogs, eating people without spitting out their bones."

"..."

The storyteller looked embarrassed.

What he wanted to say was that floods were common, and the imperial court had various measures to prevent them, such as reorganizing, distributing relief, and providing relief. In addition, wealthy merchants opened warehouses to stockpile grain.

It is not difficult to calm down if we work together.

but now……

No one really cares.

"The Lin family is in charge of Kunshan City, and the Lin family has a virtuous concubine. No matter how much trouble the refugees make, they don't dare to cause trouble here."

Someone said:

"Storyteller, don't mention this troublesome matter, tell me some romance stories, I like to hear them!"

"Fenghuaxueyue?" Laughter came from the other side:

"I think it's a matter of men and women!"

"Ha ha……"

Everyone laughed.

No one would think that Kunshan City would be breached, even if the head of the Lin family was not on the mountain, and even if the refugees outside the city were raging.

In the corner of the restaurant, Zhou Yi shook his head, put down the bowl, took out a dozen large coins and placed them on the table, then staggered out of the door.

By this time it was getting dark.

Looking at the setting sun, Zhou Yi shrank down, covered himself with a heavy felt hat, lowered his head and walked towards an alley.

Ghost alley!

This is a hidden dark market.

Many things that are apparently difficult to sell can be traded here, and you can also find clues here for some things that are impossible to buy.

It's said to be a dark market, but a lot of people know about it, but the government seems to ignore it and keeps turning a blind eye.

Especially in recent years, the dark market has become more and more prosperous, with many merchants joining in, and sometimes it is even more lively than the four-city market on the surface.

Walking into the dark market, a stench hit your face.

Mud flows under the feet, feces and urine accumulate in the corners, and flies fly around. Everyone who comes and goes covers themselves tightly.

It is not only to conceal one's identity, but also to prevent diseases.

The sky was dark, dim lights were on on both sides, and the stalls were scattered one after another in an orderly manner. There were all kinds of strange and weird things.

"Guest sir."

In the corner shop, the shopkeeper led Zhou Yi in:

"You have found the thing you are asking about. They are willing to sell it, but the price is not cheap. It costs ten taels of silver per copy. There is no counter-offer."

"Um."

Zhou Yi pulled up a chair and sat down:

"The price is easy to talk about. Let me take a look at the things."

"yes."

The store owner turned around and took a medicine bag from nowhere and handed it over:

"Please take a look, sir."

Zhou Yi sat up straight, unwrapped the medicine packet and looked at the powder inside carefully, even twisting a handful and putting it in his mouth to taste it carefully.

After a long time, Fang slowly nodded:

"Yes, it's Huanglongsan!"

"Yujia Huanglong Powder is a top-quality medicine for tempering the body. It is known as the best in the world. Seven taels of silver a portion is definitely worth it." The store owner rubbed his hands together:

"Sir, is this possible?"

"How many servings are there in total?" Zhou Yi packed the medicine bag:

"Take them all out."

"Three copies." The store owner hurriedly took the other two medicine bags and said at the same time:

"Medicated bath, one hour at a time, cannot be used continuously within three days, otherwise it will cause the medicinal properties to conflict and harm the body."

"Yeah." Zhou Yi took some taels of silver and handed it over, saying:

"I hope this deal can continue. You don't have to worry about money. There won't be any problems for at least a year and a half."

"This..." The store owner's eyes flashed:

"The Yu family prohibits Huanglong San Gaiden. The villain also obtained these copies from a young master of the Yu family. It is not difficult to sell them temporarily, but I am afraid it will not be easy to sell them in the long term."

"If there is one, there are two." Zhou Yi took out a few taels of silver again:

"No matter how much silver taels you start with, I will start with eight taels per share. I think this price should satisfy you, right?"

"Satisfied, satisfied." The store owner's eyes turned red and he nodded repeatedly:

"Don't worry, sir, I will continue to get Huanglong Powder for you."

His purchase cost was only 4 taels, and he could earn 4 taels from one portion. He paid it out two or three times a month. How could he not be excited?

"That's good."

Zhou Yi nodded, put away the Huanglong Powder and walked out of the store.

When cultivating the Pure Yang Iron Shirt, the progress will be slow if you rely solely on the operation method. However, it will be different if you can combine it with suitable body-refining medicines.

The Lin family also has body-refining elixirs.

Previously.

Zhou Yi always asked someone to buy it from the mountain or bought it from Liu Mengyan. However, as his level improved, the original medicine was of little use.

As for the best medicine to temper the body, there are some, but the price is unbelievably expensive, and it is beyond the reach of a small nursing home like him.

After asking around, I finally found Huanglong Powder from the Yu family.

Eight taels a share is definitely not cheap. Fortunately, in addition to the original accumulation, he also has channels to make money.

Hengbaoju.

The largest pawn shop and consignment shop in Kunshan City, the owner is mysterious and has a strong background, and sometimes he even doesn't sell the Lin family's face.

"Guest sir."

The shopkeeper was also an acquaintance. He took the pill from Zhou Yi's hand, sniffed it gently, nodded and said:

"Lingzhi Pill is still at the same price as before, one tael of silver each."

"Old Huang."

Zhou Yi spoke:

"My elixir is made from Ganoderma lucidum. It has miraculous effects on life and health. Now that the world is in chaos, shouldn't we mention the price?"

"Sorry." Shopkeeper Huang smiled and shook his head:

"I can't be the master of this matter, but after the market is over, I can ask my boss, how about I send you a letter next time I come here?"

"Um."

Zhou Yi nodded:

"Sixteen pills."

"Sixteen taels!"

Shopkeeper Huang skillfully took out the silver.

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Pure Yang Iron Cloth Shirt: Mastery (6/100)

There is a rumor in the world about the Iron Cloth Shirt. Once you practice to the great state, the skin and flesh all over your body will take on a black and blue color.

It's like putting on an iron coat.

Commonly known as: Iron Clothes Covering the Body!

At this level, the skin and flesh are as tough as a tiger or a bear. Even if you slash with a sword, you still need to use all your strength to break through the defense.

Sticks and the like can be ignored.

The Pure Yang Iron Cloth Shirt will have this characteristic in the skilled state. Starting from the arms, a layer of black and green gradually spreads to the whole body.

So far,

The power of the physical body is comparable to refining the internal organs!

He Dong had almost no experience in fighting with others, so he could crush most Zang-refining warriors with his Pure Yang Iron Cloth Shirt alone.

As for mastery…

"Peng!"

Zhou Yi's body trembled slightly, and an extremely strong force burst out from his body, hitting the surroundings, and the bathtub full of hot water exploded.

It's like a force of ten thousand pounds came from it.

Water flowed wildly along the ground.

The naked Zhou Yi stood in the field, steaming from his body, his skin and flesh had a metal-like color, and his muscles and bones were making clanging sounds.

After a long time, Fang Qingqing exhaled and slowly opened his eyes.

"Though the Chunyang Iron Cloth Shirt who has mastered the realm is still a mortal body, his skin, flesh, muscles, bones, and internal organs are all tempered."

"It's impossible to resist a sword, but you can use your strength!"

A few years ago, he had seen a Zang-refining warrior who used his arms to block the blade and relied on the trembling of his muscles to make the blade fly away.

He now,

Stronger!

"Director Zhou."

The voice came from outside the door:

"Looking for you."

"oh!"

Zhou Jia raised his head:

"Come here."

…………

After packing up his things and putting on the Lin family's exclusive black-and-white-lined long coat, Zhou Yi Shiran came to the front hall and held his hands towards Zhang Xian:

"Senior Zhang, please wait."

"never mind."

Zhang Xian looked gloomy and frowned:

"Remember to come earlier next time, don't miss the time."

"yes."

Zhou Yi nodded, looked at Zhang Guan aside, and said with a smile:

"Brother Zhang is here too."

"snort!"

Zhang Guan snorted coldly, not giving him a good look.

"Although Liuying Xiaoyuan is not big, it occupies half of the mountain. It is impossible to sit on the mountain and take advantage of it." Zhang Xian said with his hands behind his back:

"The mountain depends on the mountain, and the black sandalwood in the mountain is valuable. What we have to do is to escort a batch of goods to the Lin family's cargo yard in the north of the city every once in a while."

"Brother Zhou has just arrived, so let's follow him and get familiar with the journey."

"this……"

Zhou Yi hesitated for a moment and then said:

"Senior Zhang, Mr. Chen arranged for me to come here just to do some errands, and Brother Zhang has always been in charge. I'm afraid it won't be good for me to do it."

He looked at Zhang Guan and politely handed over his hand:

"Why don't you continue to trouble Brother Zhang?"

Having just finished the medicinal bath, it was time to take the opportunity to lay a solid foundation. Zhou Yi was not willing to waste time on a useless road.

And it's not good to steal people's business.

Anyway, I am just messing around, there is no need to cause trouble, it is better to practice honestly and continue to attract no attention.

"Um?"

"ah!"

Hearing this, the Zhang family father and son were stunned at the same time and looked at each other with twinkling eyes.

"This..." Zhang Xian frowned and said:

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate."

"Brother Zhou is the deputy after all. If we do nothing, people may gossip more and say that our father and son are xenophobic."

"father!"

Zhang Guan looked anxious and couldn't help but shake his hands.

"how come?"

Zhou Yi shook his head and said:

"It's Zhou who doesn't like trivial matters. Compared with other things, he prefers to stay in the house and practice Dingyang Zhuang. It's hard work for two people."

As he spoke, he bowed his hands deeply.

"Well……"

Zhang Xian looked deep in thought:

"No wonder Brother Zhou has already accomplished Zang refining at such a young age. He is so devoted to martial arts. How can he not gain anything, unlike us?"

"Why!"

As if he thought of something, he lowered his head and sighed, his voice full of loneliness.

"father."

Zhang Guan said hurriedly:

"Since Brother Zhou is unwilling to escort us, we can just continue as before and save trouble. Don't you think so, Brother Zhou?"

At this time, his attitude turned away from the indifference at the beginning and became eager.

"good."

Zhou Yi nodded:

"That's what I mean."

"That's it." Zhang Xian looked at the two of them, nodded and said:

"Then let's do it. Brother Zhou can't delay his martial arts practice. We, father and son, can do these trivial matters. As for business matters..."

"How about giving Brother Zhou an extra two taels of silver every month?"

"ah!"

Zhou Yi’s eyes were filled with joy:

"How can this be done? How can it be done? It's already wrong for me to trouble Brother Zhang if I don't do anything. How can I ask for extra money?"

"Haha..." Upon seeing this, Zhang Xian couldn't help but laugh to the sky:

"Brother Zhou, there is no need to shirk it. In fact, everyone knows how to manipulate the goods. Otherwise, how would we, father and son, take this hard job?"

"You deserve two ounces."

"Then...then I won't be polite." Zhou Yi rubbed his hands:

"Thank you, Senior Zhang. Thank you, Brother Zhang."

"polite."

Zhang Xian spoke:

"In that case, I won't disturb Brother Zhou's practice. We will get together when we get back."

"Yes, yes." Zhang Guan nodded repeatedly:

"Dad, it's getting late, we dare to hit the road."

"I'll send you two off." Zhou Yi said and sent the Zhang family and his son out of the hospital.

Stay until you are far away.

Zhang Guan looked back and could still see Zhou Yi waving at the courtyard gate. He couldn't help but grinned with joy:

"Is this person a fool?"

"Dad, look at him, he was so happy that he didn't know his last name just because he got an extra two taels of silver. It's really interesting."

"Snapped!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Guan was slapped by Zhang Xian.

"You can do it!"

Staring at his son, Zhang Xian snorted coldly:

"Zhou Yi has no money, but he is a Zang-refining warrior. As long as he doesn't die prematurely, he will definitely be able to become a Marrow-refining warrior at his age. When the time comes, he will have as much money as he wants."

"You laugh at him and don't look at yourself?"

"..." Zhang Guan curled his lips and said nothing.

"snort!"

Looking back, Zhang Xian snorted again:

"He's lucky. I planned to do some tricks on the way to transport the goods this time. Even if it doesn't cost his life, I'll let him lie down for ten and a half days."

"I never thought that he would give up on his own initiative."

"Yes!" Zhang Guan nodded:

"I have already asked the four brothers of the Feng family to take action. I'm afraid they are all waiting on the road. Now that Zhou Yi doesn't come, dozens of taels of silver have been wasted."

"never mind."

Zhang Xian turned around with a cold expression:

"It's just a few dozen taels of silver. Let's treat them as wine. As long as Zhou doesn't get in the way, the money will come after a few more trips."

"Let's go!"

"yes."

…………

Watching the Zhang family and his son go away, Zhou Yifang slowly withdrew his gaze.

I went back to my room and continued practicing for an hour. Based on my original experience, I was able to deduce the approximate efficacy of Huanglong Powder.

"It takes at least half a month to accumulate experience."

"That is to say, it takes about five years to master it and advance to the state of Dacheng."

"And unlike fairy mushroom soup, Huanglong Powder is drug-resistant. The more you use it, the less effective it is. It may take seven or eight years to achieve a breakthrough by relying on this prescription alone."

Putting away his exercises, Zhou Yi looked thoughtful:

"That's not necessarily the case. The Ding Yang Pile will be completed soon. According to past experience, the Ding Yang Pile at the Dacheng level can double the speed of cultivation."

"time……"

"It doesn't matter. I'm still young. I can still wait in three to five years."

When he walked out of the door, he saw that it was still early. After thinking about it, he walked towards the goods storage point that Zhang Xian had mentioned.

I don't know when to leave yet. As a deputy, I always need to know about the situation I'm responsible for. It's not good to not know everything after asking questions.

The warehouse is located at the foot of the mountain.

In order not to disturb the young lady's elegance, it is not close to Liuying Courtyard. Apart from passing by occasionally in the past few years, Zhou Yi has never been there specifically.

"stop!"

At the entrance of the warehouse, two people blocked the way with knives, and one of them shouted:

"This is a warehouse area, where it comes from will go wherever it comes from!"

"I am the Lin Family Nursing Home." Zhou Yi frowned:

"Senior Zhang's deputy!"

"I don't care who you are." The man guarding the gate didn't give any face and snorted coldly:

"No one is allowed in without Supervisor Zhang's instructions!"

"Two, two." At this time, a man dressed as a nursing home hurried from inside, waving his hands:

"Don't be impulsive. Brother Zhou is indeed Director Zhang's deputy. Chen Tou made the arrangement just the day before."

This person has a kind face. He must be the nurse of Liuying Xiaoyuan. His surname seems to be Wang. Zhou Yi couldn't remember his specific name for a while.

"..."

The two gatekeepers looked at each other and hummed softly:

"We don't care, as long as there is no order from Director Zhang, you can't enter!"

"This..." Wang Huyuan hesitated and looked at Zhou Yi:

"Brother Zhou, this matter is really difficult to handle. Otherwise, you can wait and come back when Director Zhang comes back. Anyway, there is no rush."

"never mind!"

Zhou Yi looked displeased and waved his big hand:

"If you don't get in, you won't get in."

Saying that, he turned and left angrily.

When he reached a place where the people behind him couldn't see him, his face darkened, his eyes flickered, and his figure flashed behind the trees.

wrong!

There was something wrong with those people just now!

I just wanted to go in and have a look, but their reaction was a bit too much.

Especially the two gatekeepers, whose muscles were tense and their hands pressed on the handles of their knives, as if they were going to take action without saying a word.

It is impossible for them not to recognize the clothes they are wearing.

You know that you are the Lin family nurse, but you dare to take action?

It's not hard to guess whether the Zhang family and his son were tampering with the goods, and Zhou Yi didn't care, but if they did anything else, it might implicate him.

Think about it.

He bent down and swept towards the back wall of the warehouse.