"Young Masters, with this location and such a big house, ten thousand taels is really cheap. You can ask around for the value of the houses around here. If it's too expensive, I'll twist my head off!"
"You bastard, why would we want your head?!" Li Yue glared at him.
"Ten thousand taels, that's it then." Chu Li patted Li Yue's shoulder.
He used the Omniscient Mirror to look around and was very satisfied with the layout of the house. The front hall, main courtyard, backyard, garden, everything was prepared. It was more than enough to house a hundred people.
"Brother, isn't this a little too hasty?" Li Yue's eyes widened. "We haven't even looked inside yet!"
"There's no need to look. Go get the contract." Chu Li smiled at the broker. "It's best not to leave any loose ends. We usually stay in the Public House and don't have much time. We don't want any trouble!"
"Of course, of course!" The middle-aged man nodded and smiled. He was shocked and wiped the cold sweat off his forehead. He had almost gotten into trouble!
"Can we move in today?"
The middle-aged man nodded and smiled. "Of course, but it's been a while since we've lived here. It's best to clean it up."
"Yes, I know. Thank you."
"Hehe, it's me who should thank you. I'll get it done right away. It'll be done in no time!"
Chu Li nodded. "Send it to the Public House after it's done. Tell them you're looking for Chu Li in the East Garden."
"Understood."
As they walked back, Li Yue whispered to Chu Li, "Brother, you bought such a big house. It's better to keep a low profile. Why send him to the Public House?"
Chu Li shook his head. "There's nothing I can't say to others. It's nothing."
"There's nothing wrong with being honest. But it depends on the situation. Now that you've ascended to rank six, many people are jealous of you. They can't wait for you to make a mistake and drop your rank!"
"What's wrong with that?"
"People will ask, where did you get so much money?"
"Rewards from the Public House."
"People will ask, what did you do to earn so much money?"
"Then it's not up to them."
"Sigh … Anyway, it's too obvious!"
"Don't worry, it'll be fine. I've already told Chief Su about it."
"Chief Su knows?"
"Yes."
"That's good, that's good." Li Yue let out a sigh of relief.
Just as the two of them returned to the Public House, they coincidentally met the graceful Zhao Ying at the South Gate. When Zhao Ying saw them, she quickly flew over like a swallow.
"Senior Brother!" She revealed a smile. "Senior Brother Li."
Chu Li looked at her and smiled. "Congratulations, Junior Sister!"
Zhao Ying smiled sweetly and said, "Not bad, not bad. Let's set off as soon as possible!"
"Yes, I'll leave today!" Chu Li nodded.
Li Yue hurriedly asked for more details. Chu Li had not told him about the Raging Tiger Troupe.
Chu Li said that he would talk about it when he got back. He and Zhao Ying went their separate ways to look for their horses. They met up at the South Gate and rode their horses through Chong Ming Town. Once they were out of the South Gate, they galloped away.
Because of the delay, it was already noon and the sun was high up in the sky. The two of them had inner energy to protect their bodies, so they did not feel too hot. The two horses had just started galloping and were full of energy.
"Senior Brother, will they come when the tavern is finished?"
"Let them choose. If they want to live a peaceful life, they can stay. If they want to be lively, they can come."
"I don't think the Raging Tiger Bastion is safe."
"Yes, I've already bought a house. This time, I'll bring them over."
"Senior Brother, you're so thoughtful!"
"I hope everything goes well."
As a person who had lived two lives, he understood that there were many things in this world that did not go according to one's will. Not everything could be done just because one wanted to.
"I've always been worried that someone would find out about the place. I can't even cultivate in peace."
"You've improved quite fast."
"Senior Brother, why can't you tell that I know martial arts?"
She was curious about this. He had obviously reached the Innate Mastery's Boundary, but he looked like he had never practiced martial arts. He did not have the aura and appearance of a martial arts master.
Chu Li did not look like a martial arts practitioner. His eyes were not sharp, and there was nothing strange about his temples. He looked like an ordinary person. It was very deceptive. If he said that he did not know martial arts, only those who knew him would believe him.
"Maybe it's because of the Mortal Transformation Fruit." Chu Li smiled.
Usually, he only left a trace of inner energy in his Dantian. It was a tiny bit to deal with sudden changes. All of his inner energy was hidden in the ground. With a single thought, his inner energy would surge.
There was no surge of inner energy. Of course, there were no abnormalities. Outsiders would not be able to tell that he practiced martial arts.
"What a Mortal Transformation Fruit!" Zhao Ying exclaimed. "Also, if you have such martial arts, why don't you challenge the Ranking Tower? It would be great to be a Protector! "
"Is being a Protector good?"
Zhao Ying nodded. "Of course. If I can come out to play, the pay is high."
Chu Li shook his head and smiled.
"Is being a Protector not good?" Zhao Ying asked in surprise.
Chu Li smiled. "It's not that being a Protector isn't good, but my ambition is not to be a Protector."
"Then what is your ambition?" Zhao Ying was even more curious.
All the guards in the Public House worked hard to be a Protector and train. In this world where martial arts were flourishing, it was hard to do anything without martial arts. Everything was based on martial arts.
Chu Li did the opposite. He was obviously skilled in martial arts, but he did not want to be a Protector. He was willing to be a small Scribe.
Chu Li said, "I think being a Scribe is safer."
"Senior Brother, you don't look like a coward!" Zhao Ying tilted her head and looked at him.
Chu Li shook his head. "I value my life."
Zhao Ying stared at him curiously. "Senior Brother, you're brushing me off. There must be a reason!"
"Everyone has their own ambition. I like a stable life. I can't be a Protector." Chu Li smiled. "Is it that hard to understand?"
"If you were twenty years older, I would believe you. You're so young, but you're saying this …" Zhao Ying smiled and shook her head.
Chu Li waved his hand and smiled. "I won't be a Protector."
"That's too bad."
"I'm also rank six now!"
"… That's true." Zhao Ying nodded. A rank six Scribe and a rank six Protector were similar in status. The only difference was the salary.
Chu Li smiled and looked at her.
What he pursued was different from others. He not only wanted martial arts, but he also wanted power.
A man could not be powerless for even a day. He was tortured by power in his past life. As a researcher, his research funds were controlled by his superiors. It was like his testicles were being squeezed. It was a painful and torturous feeling. He had vowed countless times that he would become a government official.
In this world, he left the temple for glory and wealth. He wanted to enjoy the wonderful taste of power.
Martial arts was the most powerful force in this world, but power was even more powerful. With powerful martial arts, one could be free and unfettered. Having power was the most wonderful thing. Only then would he have lived his life in vain.
As a Protector, he could only pursue powerful martial arts. It was difficult for him to enter the ranks of the Public House. So no matter what, he would not challenge the Ranking Tower.
The two talked as they rode. The next afternoon, they arrived at the Raging Tiger Troupe. When they saw the entrance of the cave, their faces changed.
The huge rock was broken into pieces and scattered all over the ground.
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