It was not the first time for Zhang Tie to come to the fish market.
When in Hidden Dragon Island, Zhang Tie often visited the fish market. In Youzhou Province, he had also been to the fish market. The fish market close to the wharf was a good place for setting free animals. Additionally, it was close to the seaside, where it was convenient for him to set free animals. If he set free enough animals, he could even hire a boat to set them free at sea. In this way, he would not be eye-catching.
Compared to setting free marine creatures, it was not that convenient to set free land animals.
For instance, it was not difficult to set free chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep; however, it would be difficult for him to buy them and set them free in the wild.
First of all, the wild environment was not necessarily suitable for the survival of these animals. Secondly, even if he found a place that was suitable for the survival of these animals, transportation would be a big problem. Secondly, even if he could find such a place and solve the transportation problem regardless of the cost, as long as he could release a lot of animals, that place would naturally attract people to capture them. This was very difficult to eliminate. If he wanted to completely eliminate this kind of thing, then he had to first buy a large enough piece of land, then he had to organize enough people to specially take care of those released animals. In this way, it would be too eye-catching, and it would be very troublesome to operate, which would also lead to a lot of problems.
Therefore, since the beginning of the holy war, besides earthworms, Zhang Tie only set free golden uangs on the land.
It was not that Zhang Tie didn't want to set free more animals so as to gain more fruits of redemption so as to increase his strength. However, it would be very troublesome to operate it. In peacetime, Zhang Tie had enough time, money and territory to do it. However, when the holy war broke out, it would be putting the cart before the horse if he spent most of his energy and manpower on it.
As for Zhang Tie, after the holy war broke out, he should protect humans first instead of animals being raised by humans.
Zhang Tie had considered moving those animals into Castle of Black Iron; however, the biggest shortcoming was that it could easily expose the existence of Castle of Black Iron. If he purchased a lot of animals and those animals disappeared for a few times, he would definitely be discovered by others. Additionally, to be honest, since the holy war started, Zhang Tie had not been free for a few days. He didn't have time to wander around and purchase small animals to set them free.
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Translator: WQL Editor: Aleem The fish market in Tigerback Town was pretty large. Being on the edge of a wharf, it extended for about 1 mile. Simple bamboo sheds were close to each other. Below the bamboo sheds, there were fish ponds made of stones of different sizes. There was water in the fish ponds. Most of the fresh marine products that had just been unloaded from ships were put in the fish ponds. Only a few dead ones were put aside. Fresh marine products could be sold at a higher price. Therefore, both fishermen on ships and pedlars in the fish market liked fresh marine products.
Besides supplying the needs of Tigerback Town, the marine products in the fish market also supplied the other towns in the distance around Whitedragon Gulf. As for those people in the other towns, this fish market was the nearest place where they could buy fresh marine products. Therefore, a lot of people would come here to buy fresh marine products every early morning.
As Emperor NvWa City was too large and populated, it was as large as a country. Therefore, many population and commercial centers in this city were called towns instead of cities. The towns in Emperor NvWa City varied in size. Small towns were as large as common towns outside Emperor NvWa City, which only contained thousands or tens of thousands of people. Large towns were strategic towns which contained millions of people. They were absolutely cities.
When Zhang Tie came to Emperor NvWa City for the first time, he didn't understand it until he stayed in Tigerback Mountain for a long time.
Therefore, although the fish market in Tigerback Town only supplied some "towns", it was not small at all.
The air in the fish market carried a special fishy smell. The ground was always wet. Lizard carts carrying water tanks were loitering under the bamboo sheds. Many people who came here to buy marine products were regular customers. They were all familiar with the bosses under the bamboo sheds. Basically, these customers didn't bargain with each other because they had long reached an agreement on the price. After checking the goods, weighing them and loading them into the lizard carts, the buyers would drive the lizard carts away.
They were regular customers.
As for those who were new to Zhang Tie or those who didn't purchase a lot of marine products, this fish market was filled with bargaining sounds almost everywhere.
Zhang Tie didn't stay under those bamboo sheds. Based on his experience in Taixia Country, Zhang Tie knew that he'd better find two reliable agents in the fishery market to do this kind of thing in the highest efficiency. As for agents, those bosses of large-scale fishery companies were ideal candidates.
In such a fish market, a small business only needed to set up a bamboo shed. Those who had reached a certain scale, or had monopolized the pricing power of one or two kinds of seafood, and had a higher status in the fish market and docks, would establish a fishing company.
As long as he was willing to fork out some money and employ some mental secret techniques, it would be a piece of cake for him to hire two obedient and capable helpers in this fishery. It would save him a lot of trouble, and all he needed to do in the future was to enjoy his fruits in peace.
Only after strolling in the fish market had Zhang Tie caught sight of a large-scale fishing company in front of him, which contained over 100 bamboo sheds and fish ponds. Right in front of these bamboo sheds and fish ponds, there was a magnificent two-storey house on one side of the dock. The other booths and bamboo sheds didn't even have names. The four golden words "Du's Fish Store" were shining above the gate of that house.
When Zhang Tie arrived here, he found two people were talking at the gate of the fish store.
"Steward Liu, I've sold these ribbonfish to you at the price we negotiated. I've sold them at a loss. You know the situation in the fish market today. Because of the disturbance in Whitedragon Gulf yesterday, the prices of many marine products have risen. Take ribbonfish as an example, the prices have risen by at least 30%. When you go back today, please put in a good word for me in front of the manager of your Jade Sea Restaurant. Don't forget me when you get some benefits …"
"Manager Du, is it true or not? It sounds more and more unbelievable. Could all the fish and shrimps in the sea jump out of the water? I've only heard that some sea boars could jump onto boats. If that's true, wouldn't the fishing boats in Whitedragon Gulf have more harvests? Of course, the prices of these marine products should be cheaper. How could they increase? "" More harvests?
Even if those things jumped onto the boat, no one dared to ask for them. Everyone thought that the Dragon King was angry, so they didn't dare to be greedy. Many fishing boats not only didn't dare to ask for those seafood, but also released the seafood that they had caught before. After asking for peace of mind, they hurriedly came back. Therefore, the seafood in the fish market today is at least 30% less than usual. Naturally, the price has gone up. Steward Liu, if you don't believe me, you can inquire about it … "Steward Liu, Steward Liu, you can ask around …" Hearing that, Steward Liu's eyes lit up, and Steward Liu's eyes lit up, "What a great harvest! Yesterday, I don't know how many senior fishermen were scared out of their wits. Those who go out to the sea respect Dragon King the most. Once they go out to the sea, they all want to pray for safety. I've never heard of such a scene. Usually, if there are fish and shrimps jumping onto the boat, everyone would be happy and think that it's luck. However, if all the fish and shrimps in the sea jumped onto the boat, the sea would be full of jumping fishes and shrimps.
"Forget it, I have to hurry back. The people in the boîte are waiting for me to take the goods back. Anyway, it's the same price. We've cooperated for a long time. Sometimes, when the price in the fish market is low, we can still pay according to the price we negotiated before. That's the way to do business. Don't you agree, Boss Du? Only in this way could our cooperation last long and your business grow bigger and bigger. If the business of Jade Sea Restaurant in Xin 'an Town is good, all the hundreds of boîtes in Xin' an Town, large or small, would know that we buy our goods from you. The price is fair and the goods are fresh. Then, the reputation of Du's Fish Store would be spread …"
"Steward Liu, you're right. Steward Liu, you're right …"
As they talked, Boss Du sent Steward Liu out. Right outside, there were already four lizard carriages filled with marine products. Steward Liu directly got on one of the carriages. After saying a word, some coachmen drove the carriages away …
Watching Steward Liu leave, Boss Du shook his head with a bitter smile. When he was about to return to the Fish Store, a voice suddenly sounded beside him.
"Are you Boss Du?"
Boss Du turned around as he saw a young man watching him with a smile …
Although this young man looked average, after throwing a glance at his clothes, Boss Du had become a bit more respectful as he revealed a passionate smile. There were too many VIPs in Tigerback Town from all directions. Honestly, none of them could be offended by a small boss of Du's Fish Store, whether they were here for medical studies or for medical treatment. "I'm Du Dahai, the boss of Du's Fish Store. May I know what's up, Your Excellency?"
"It's said that Du's Fish Store is good here. I'm here to buy something."
After hearing that Zhang Tie was here to buy something, Boss Du revealed a more passionate smile as he hurriedly made a hand gesture to invite Zhang Tie in, saying, "Please come in, please come in, let's talk inside …"
(To be continued.)
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