The Tang dynasty was a world of martial arts. At the very least, it wasn't the ordinary world that Wang Chong thought of.
It was precisely because it was a world of martial arts that there were many cultivators that could be hired. These cultivators were of different backgrounds, and their hiring habits were different as well. Some of them would only accept a single mission, some of them would work for a period of at least a month, and some of them would have all kinds of bizarre conditions attached to their jobs.
Furthermore, these people came from different backgrounds, and there were many reasons behind their hiring. Some of them simply wanted to earn money, but there were also some who had ulterior motives.
In the past, it wasn't as if there weren't any cases of hired cultivators purposely killing their employers and robbing them of their belongings.
Thus, it was up to the employers to check on them.
"This is the place!"
In the southwest of the capital, near the city walls, Wang Chong lifted his head and stared at the ordinary-looking teahouse before him.
There were only four simple words on the teahouse:
"House of the Four Seas!"
The paint on the signboard was slightly peeling, and it seemed to be quite old.
"Young master, is this the place?"
"This place looks really shabby!"
Shen Hai and Meng Long frowned in bewilderment. Even though it was a teahouse, there weren't many customers here. Furthermore, the location was extremely remote.
Given the circumstances of a teahouse, if there weren't any customers, they would definitely have to pay for it.
"Don't worry. This is the place. "
Wang Chong chuckled.
If it was really a teahouse, of course he would have to pay for it. But it wasn't here. There wasn't a single place in the entire Tang dynasty that hired cultivators in the bustling city. The more remote the location, the better.
The 'House of the Four Seas' that Wang Chong was looking at was just one of the many places that hired cultivators.
Beckoning to Shen Hai and Meng Long, Wang Chong led the two of them into the teahouse. Even though the exterior was dirty and old, the interior of the teahouse was extremely clean.
Walking in, Wang Chong noticed that the wooden stairs were spotless, and the paint on them was extremely neat. In addition, the floor was very clean. Although it couldn't be said to be luxurious, it definitely wasn't as simple as it looked. At the very least, it had reached a normal standard.
There were many tables in the teahouse. Many cultivators wore different clothes and had different temperaments. Some were lying down, some were sitting, some were resting with their eyes closed, and some were drinking alone.
When Wang Chong entered, he found that there were still a lot of people here to hire people. Many of them were dressed like wealthy merchants, so the appearance of Wang Chong and the others did not attract much attention.
"Shopkeeper, who has the highest hiring price here?"
Wang Chong did not beat around the bush and went straight to the chubby, fierce-looking shopkeeper behind the counter.
"Hey, do you see that guy in brocade clothes and a blue hat? According to the mission records, each mission would cost at least three hundred taels of gold. People gave him the nickname of Dripping Blood Sword. The swordsmanship was very fierce! He was a True Martial Tier 1 expert. With his rank, he was more than qualified to be a guard in the Prince's Mansion. This kind of person is not too bad! "
Behind the counter, the shopkeeper glanced at Wang Chong and then pointed at a middle-aged man who was immaculately dressed and had a cold expression, exuding the air of an expert.
Shen Hai and Meng Long were tempted. If a True Martial realm expert were to help them, the safety of the Prince's Mansion would be greatly increased.
However, Wang Chong wasn't too satisfied.
"Three hundred taels? Is there a higher price? "
Wang Chong asked with a frown.
Three hundred taels of gold might be sufficient to show his strength here, but the person Wang Chong was looking for wasn't of this level.
In his impression, the price of that person wasn't just three hundred taels.
"Higher?"
The chubby, fierce-looking shopkeeper suddenly sneered coldly. He assessed Wang Chong carefully, as though this was the first time he had noticed him.
"After all this time, it turns out that you were just feigning ignorance. You are here to cause trouble for me. Fine! The person you are looking for is on the second floor, in the corner! Don't worry, there's no mistake. "
As the shopkeeper spoke, he stuffed his hands into his sleeves and turned his head to the side, ignoring Wang Chong.
Wang Chong smiled and thanked him. Then, he walked up the wooden staircase to the second floor.
When Wang Chong reached the second floor, he finally understood why the shopkeeper said that he wouldn't make a mistake. There was a clear distinction between the two floors. Half of it was occupied by the hired warriors while the other half was occupied by a gray-robed warrior.
This gray-robed warrior was around thirty-four years old. His beard was unkempt and he didn't care about his appearance. His gray robe was slightly tattered as well. From the looks of it, there was a huge gap between him and the other warriors around him.
Even so, his price wasn't low.
In front of him was a half-chi long signboard with a few dazzling numbers written on it:
Five thousand gold taels!
Upon seeing this price, Wang Chong finally understood why no one was willing to sit with him. This person truly had no friends due to his high price.
Compared to others, his price was more than ten times higher. Most wealthy merchants might not even be able to afford to hire him.
"That's the one!"
Wang Chong looked at the wooden signboard on the table and smiled. This person had just appeared in this teahouse not too long ago. Five thousand gold taels wasn't considered high.
After a period of time, Wang Chong knew that the price of this person in front of him wouldn't be this high.
"Shen Hai, bring a jar of your best wine over."
Wang Chong said.
"Yes, young master."
Shen Hai quickly responded and left. Wang Chong also began to walk toward the gray-robed martial artist.
"Do you see the signboard on the table? If you're not sincere, go over there if you want to drink and drink. You're not welcome here. "
The gray-robed warrior's voice was very deep and carried a sense of alienation. He was naturally unsociable. Although he was speaking impolitely, he didn't even raise his head. He poured himself a cup of wine and drank by himself. He was drinking the lowest quality wine that cost a few copper coins.
"I'm here to look for you."
Wang Chong faintly smiled and shot him a meaningful glance. Shen Hai understood and slammed the jar of Green Pine Wine that cost a few gold taels onto the table.
Shen Hai lightly tapped on the clay seal. A fragrance of wine immediately wafted out from within. The fragrance was simple and elegant. However, there was a hint of sweetness to it. With just a sniff, one would feel relaxed and happy. It was as if they had suddenly left the bustling city and entered a secluded mountain.
"This is my gift to you. This place is simple and crude. This is the best wine we could find! "
Wang Chong smiled.
These words were spoken from the bottom of his heart.
To those who were truly capable, Wang Chong had never been stingy. Therefore, the contract in Hyderabad was only for 90,000 gold taels. However, Wang Chong had given Ablonodan and Arloja over 100,000 gold taels. The Alchemist's secret organization needed 200,000 gold taels to become a shadow. However, Wang Chong didn't feel any heartache at all.
As long as it was someone who was truly useful and talented, Wang Chong would be very generous.
A jar of wine that cost six to seven gold taels was already very expensive. However, to Wang Chong, the person in front of him was worth far more than that.
Asking him to drink wine that cost six to seven gold taels was already a grievance.
Looking at the Green Pine Wine on the table, the gray-robed middle-aged man's eyes finally became sober. Although his expression was still cold, it was no longer as distant as before.
"Let me say this first. My price is not low!"
"5,000 gold taels?"
"Monthly!"
The gray-robed middle-aged man said.
"Got it."
Wang Chong smiled. 5,000 gold taels per month. In a year, it would be 60,000 gold taels! With such a high price, even those rich merchants would find it hard to accept.
As for the aristocratic families, they would also find it hard to hire an outsider at such a high price.
However, Wang Chong didn't care.
5,000 gold taels per month. 60,000 gold taels per year. It might be a lot for others, but it was nothing to him. What Wang Chong needed the most right now was a true expert!
Behind the table, the gray-robed middle-aged man finally revealed a serious expression. After staying in this teahouse for so long, most people either ridiculed him or distanced themselves from him.
Wang Chong could be considered the first person he met. He was also the only person who would actually hire him.
"Let me say this first. My employment has conditions."
"Speak."
"First, the commission must be paid in advance. I don't accept credit. "
"Sure."
Wang Chong nodded.
"Second, I don't accept orders. After accepting the employment, I will only be responsible for your safety. I don't care about anything else. "
"Sure."
Wang Chong nodded again.
"Third, I don't accept restrictions. After accepting the employment, I will be able to go wherever I want without any restrictions. As long as I guarantee your safety, it's up to me whether I appear or not. "
Before Wang Chong could say anything, Shen Hai and Meng Long's faces had already darkened.
"Sure."
Wang Chong nodded once more.
"Fourth, if I wish to leave. I can leave at any time! "
The gray-robed middle-aged man said the last condition.
"What kind of joke is this? Is that still considered employment?"
"5,000 gold taels per month? You can appear and go wherever you want? How can there be such a thing in the world? "
Before Wang Chong could speak, Shen Hai and Meng Long couldn't hold themselves back anymore. How is this hiring a martial artist? He is practically hiring a master!
This isn't acceptable, and that isn't acceptable. Yet, the price is so ridiculous. Does this person really think that others are fools?
The gray-robed middle-aged man didn't say a word. Instead, he turned to look at Wang Chong.
"Young master, this won't do! If we do things this way, how can we still hire him? What if something happens? Won't young master's money go down the drain then? "
Shen Hai objected vehemently. The moment he said those words, a burst of laughter sounded behind him.
"You only know now?"
"Why do you think we aren't sitting together with him?"
"This bastard really thinks that he is a master! Arrogant but incompetent! "
"Do you know how formidable he is now? You fellows just love to find trouble! "
…
Everyone had noticed the commotion behind them the moment Wang Chong and the others entered. This sight wasn't out of their expectations at all.
"Sirs, we have quite a few experts on our side. Why don't we have a chat? "
There were also some who tried their best to entice Wang Chong and the others to hire them.
"Sure."
Just as everyone was laughing, Wang Chong finally spoke up. It was just two words, but it seemed to have infinite magic power.
In an instant, the entire place fell silent. Everyone stared at Wang Chong in shock.
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