C74

With Ruo Lan and Zhong Yi's cultivations, if they wanted to hear it, they would naturally hear it loud and clear.

However, the two of them purposely withdrew their six senses.

After a short moment, they saw Lin Mao and Lin Jiao walk out.

The two of them faced Ruo Lan and bowed, "Young master, please take us siblings in!"

Ruo Lan was a little confused. Weren't they fine? Why were they still talking about taking him in or not?

Lin Jiao and Lin Mao looked at each other before Lin Mao said in a low voice, "My mother heard that Young Master had saved us, so she said that we should repay him with a drop of water, not to mention this favor that saved our lives." So, let's just follow in front of the young master and work hard for him in the future. "My mother also said that if we can't even do this, then how can we continue to be human? She said that we don't need to return in the future …"

For a moment, Rowan was stunned. However, looking at the expressions of these two siblings, it didn't seem like they were faking it.

If he didn't agree, then his mother might really chase them out of the house …

After a long while, Ruo Lan's heart skipped a beat. She looked at him and smiled, "Xiao Qi, didn't we go to the casino just to accept some common disciples for you? Lin Mao and Lin Jiao seem to have decent natural talent, so why don't you just take them in? "

Ye Zichen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect Ruo Lan to turn around and push the matter to him.

However, he had another plan in mind.

He thought for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, I still hope that you two Almsgiver Lin can follow you. Especially Benefactor Lin Jiao. "

Ruo Lan was startled. "Why? I am not a member of your Buddhist family, if you follow me, wouldn't these two not be counted as your mission? "

He put his hands together and slowly said, "Buddha only talks about karma, and doesn't ask who this person is, or what his surname is, or who he follows. If Benefactor Lin is able to follow Ruo Lan, that would be her fortune. Although this humble monk does not mind the common eye, if the common people misunderstand me because of this humble monk, then it would be a sin. "

These words immediately caused Ruo Lan to have a whole new level of respect for him. She didn't expect that Xiao Qi, who she had teased, would have this kind of thought.

Although he didn't mind accepting female disciples, he had so many female disciples by his side after all. If others didn't know about this, they would have thought that he was a lewd monk instead of a godly monk.

But even so, he still didn't care about being displeased. What he truly cared about was that the people of the mortal world could clearly see the world of Buddhism because of this.

Ruo Lan pondered for a moment, then nodded, "This is good as well. "However, I wonder if Miss Lin is willing?"

When he turned around, he saw Lin Jiao standing nearby with a flushed face.

After a long while, he faced Ruo Lan and gave her a slight bow. He whispered, "As I wish. I don't dare to ask for your help."

Ruo Lan laughed, clapped, and said, "That's good then. I'm just afraid that you won't like a poor master like me."

Lin Jiao raised her head and glanced at Ruo Lan. Her face instantly flushed red, then she swiftly lowered her head.

A faint smile appeared on his face as he watched from the side.

The aptitude of the Lin siblings was extremely good. If they increased their cultivation, they would surely become a great boost to Ruo Lan in the future.

Although Ruo Lan's cultivation was already exceptional, and the demon race's matter seemed to have been resolved, the world was unpredictable. Who knew what would happen in the future?

Especially with Ruo Lan's personality, she didn't believe in the Buddha or the gods. The only person she believed in was herself. After so many years, she had indeed come to this conclusion.

However, the cynicism within the bones hadn't changed at all. It had become even stronger.

With his personality, there would probably be many more trials and tribulations in the future.

Although she hadn't learned phase arts before, with Ruo Lan's identity and personality, she could already faintly see something.

Ruo Lan didn't bring Lin Jiao and Lin Mao back to the Imperial Palace as well. After all, he was currently in the Imperial Palace and was still a thorn in many people's flesh. If these two entered that place that ate people without spitting out their bones, then they might really be eaten alive.

After a brief moment of consideration, Ruo Lan let the two of them follow her back to the inn.

Early the next morning, the four of them brought the Lin siblings and the Lin Clan disciples with them as they headed towards the north of the Imperial City.

The state was a Buddhist state, but as an empire, it also had the same shadow as other countries, which was the slave market.

The slave market of the state was not in the imperial city. According to the current emperor, such a lowly place should not exist under the light of Buddha.

The four of them left the Imperial City, randomly found a carriage, and headed straight towards the northern part of the city.

"Master, why are you going to the slave market?" Lin Mao sat in the carriage as he asked this.

Ruo Lan smiled. "You don't need to be so scared. Since you have followed me, I will treat you as one of my own." Since we are all friends, there's no need to call us' masters' or 'unlords'. "

Lin Mao's expression suddenly turned serious as he said: "Master, etiquette cannot be wasted! For you to treat us like this, we must not forget our duty. "

Ruo Lan looked at Lin Jiao and saw that although her face was slightly red, she still firmly nodded.

Saying that, she smiled, "Ruo Lan doesn't have to mind the way we address you. Even if we change the way we address you, they still recognize you as their lord in their hearts. That means their lord, it doesn't matter what he is called."

Ruo Lan laughed and shook her head. "Do as you wish."

Although the slave market had been abandoned by the secular world, it had to be said that this was indeed a necessity for the prosperity of the Zhanzheng Kingdom.

Along the way the roads were in good repair and one could occasionally see carriages passing by.

Some of these carriages were carrying ordinary goods, while others were carrying slaves.

"Where did these slaves come from?" Roran said.

Lin Mao at the side laughed saying: "My Lord, some of these slaves have their family members sued and subsequently assigned as slaves. There are also some that we captured after fighting with Rong Country in the north."

Ruo Lan nodded slightly.

Along the way, most of the slaves had numb expressions, and their eyes were even dimmer.

They might have been influential people in the past, or they might have been born into poverty.

However, these were all raised by his parents. It was truly pitiful for him to be in such a situation.

Although Ruo Lan couldn't bear it anymore, she knew that she couldn't change anything.

Even if he was already in a divine body and could be considered as one of the immortals, he definitely couldn't change this sort of thing that was so important to him.

He sighed and lost interest in chatting.

He looked at Ruo Lan's depressed face and felt gratified in his heart.

After having obtained the Divine Body, Ruo Lan's strength had greatly improved. Furthermore, she had always been a straightforward person. To put it bluntly, she was a little stubborn. Although she didn't say it out loud, she was actually afraid of Ruo Lan's evil path.

However, when he saw Ruo Lan's expression today, he immediately relaxed.

Ruo Lan, she was still the same Ruo Lan from back in the village.

Just as he arrived at the entrance to the slave market, a group of dirty-looking kids around ten years old surrounded him.

"Young master, do you need a guide? I know all the booths here, and I can help you choose the best and most suitable slave! "

"Young master, let me be your guide! "With me here, all the booths will give you a discount. This will save you a lot of money!"

The children came from all directions like a tide, and soon surrounded the four of them.

Ruo Lan looked at her surroundings and frowned.

Lin Mao, who was beside her, immediately took two steps forward, pushing away the two children in front of Ruo Lan and shouting, "All of you, scram!"

Seeing Lin Mao's fierce-looking face, the children immediately took two steps back with fear written all over their faces.

However, he still didn't want to go too far, so he continued to yell at the top of his lungs.

Lin Jiao glanced at her brother. "What are you being fierce to a child for? These children are so pitiful."

Lin Mao didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Hey girl, I'm your brother!"

Saying that, she paused for a moment before looking at Ruo Lan and whispering, "Young master, most of these children were hired from nearby slave stands. "Moreover, there are also many pickpockets in there. It would be better to stay far away from them."

Ruo Lan smiled slightly and said, "A pickpocket is not scary at all. With you and Xiao Qi here, normal pickpockets wouldn't be able to get their hands on them. "Moreover, we came here to find slaves. It would be great if we could have the kids hired by those stalls, we don't have to find them ourselves."

Her gaze slightly shifted before landing on Lin Jiao. "Choose someone who you find pleasing to the eye to be your guide."

Lin Jiao didn't expect Ruo Lan to hand over such a matter to her. She was slightly startled, but immediately nodded.

She understood that this was the first mission that Ruo Lan had given her. If she couldn't complete it well, perhaps she wouldn't be able to do anything else in the future.

No matter what Ruo Lan thought in her heart, at this moment, Lin Jiao's heart was filled with a strong sense of crisis.

She looked up and saw that the children around them all looked the same. They were all dirty and looked at the four of them with longing.

Suddenly, Lin Jiao's heart jerked and her gaze descended upon the outermost area.

After taking a look at her surroundings, she pointed at the frail looking child standing outside the child and said, "You, come here."

The child was stunned for a moment. It seemed that he had not expected Lin Jiao to choose him.

He hesitated for a moment, and under the unfriendly gazes of the other children, he walked in front of Ruo Lan and the others.

Lin Jiao glanced at Ruo Lan and saw a trace of praise appear in Ruo Lan's eyes.

Lin Jiao squatted down and rubbed his head before asking in a gentle voice, "What's your name?"

"I... My name is Xue Ziling. " The child drew back his neck, dodging Rulan's hand.

Lin Jiao's face revealed a faint smile as she gently said, "Don't be afraid, we won't hurt you." Can you be our guide? "

Just as Lin Jiao finished speaking, the surrounding children suddenly scolded in unison, "Xue Ziling, you bitch! Just you wait, we won't let you off! "

Then, the children suddenly burst into laughter and scattered.

Xue Ziling's face flushed red with anger. He clenched his small fists tightly. However, in the end, his bright eyes dimmed.

Looking at the child, a burst of pity suddenly arose within Lin Jiao's heart as she said in a gentle voice, "Don't be afraid."

Xue Ziling suddenly raised his head and looked at Lin Jiao. He shook his head and said, "Miss, I'm not afraid."

With that, Xue Ziling looked up and his gaze landed on Ruo Lan's face. "Young master, you can hire me for only a copper coin. I've lived in this slave market since I was young, and I'm very familiar with everything here! "

Ruo Lan looked at the child named Xue Ziling for a while, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on her face.

The extremely warm sunlight even caused Lin Jiao, who squatted on the ground and looked up at her, to be stunned for a moment.