C2

Chapter One The Unruly Head of Wen Family

August 8, 2006

As one of the few seaports in the empire that allowed trading with overseas countries, the port of Lishada had a very complex style.

The scorching sun hung overhead, and a humid, salty, oceanic wind blew in unhurriedly. It seemed to be a holiday atmosphere, but this seaport was actually a very busy commercial port.

The wharf was filled with laborers who were carrying goods to the port, as well as cable workers who were pulling ships into the port. All kinds of goods, both domestic and foreign, were gathered at the Port of Lishada: silk, tea leaves, weapons, horses … Exports include everything, even people of all races.

Before Hundred Clan War, the empire had a long period of time to prohibit the sale of human beings, but during the period of Hundred Clan War, in order to legally deal with the explosive amount of prisoners of war, the empire had restored its slavery system, the surrounding races of various countries had been stimulated, and due to retaliation, they had responded in unison, allowing the profession of Slave Merchants to develop in all directions. After the war, although their status was not high and they were despised by the nobles, they were all rich beyond compare.

After one of the ships was docked, the porters who were already waiting by the dock got on and brought down the cargo. Although each wooden box was sealed, the fragrance coming out of it was very strong, causing the surrounding area to be filled with a fragrant smell. Those who didn't understand it to feel their blood rushing, those who knew the way, felt extremely comfortable, while those who did know the way opened their eyes wide in shock.

"Dragon's Saliva?" And such a huge amount? "

One of the merchants looked at the large ship, watching as the porters left in a line, he estimated the quantity of goods, "Dragon's Saliva is one of the best products in the Dragon's Saliva. If all of these are worth at least 3000 RMB … No, more than five thousand gold coins.

"Isn't it?" Another merchant nodded his head, "The famous phoenix in Head of Wen Family is able to leave no treasure land, and every time it transports slaves out, it would return home filled with strange treasures from overseas. It would be a huge bounty, and this time, aside from the Dragon's Saliva, who knows how many other good stuff would be available, the local market is going to be lively again."

Many merchants nearby were talking among themselves, looking up at the goods brought down from the ship, as well as the four porters who were walking to the ship on poles. Soon, a soft chair appeared on the pole, and a person on the chair was comfortably being carried down by the four burly men.

"..." And Wen Qubing is actually going to sea personally? "

"That must be a big business! "This lazy bug doesn't go out often. If he can lie down, he definitely won't sit down. If he can sit down, he won't even stand up!"

Heh, Wen Baopi is very famous, I wonder how many people he sold this time to be able to make this deal and take back this good stuff.

Slave Merchants was not a popular profession, but it was not a profession that ordinary people dared to offend. If one did not have a strong enough backing and skills, they could settle the both of them, and trafficking in human beings could easily kill their way through the streets. The ability of Wen Family being able to stand firmly in this line showed that they were capable.

"Right …" There seems to be news coming in, that Wen Family has gotten the license … "

The Slave Merchants's permit was not easy to obtain, the Wen Family was finally obtained, and the final shackles were untied. From now on, the vast ocean dragon and fierce dragons would become the true hegemon of the port.

As for the Head of Wen Family on the large ship, after he was carried off the ship by four big men, there was a carriage waiting for him. A white-haired manager stood beside the carriage and waited upon it before driving it back to the Wen Family.

"Patriarch …"

"Don't sound so old. Everyone is calling you Young Master now. You have to keep up with the times." With a sickly face, Wen Qubing rolled his eyes at the old manager, "Can't you see that my face is pale and my health is not good? "You're still shouting so arrogantly, do you want me to return to the West as soon as possible and become full of evil?"

"But Young Master... Master has been dead for a long time. "

"So? Do you want me to say hello to him earlier and give that old poisonous bug a kick along the way? "He wanted to pull me down with him, but now that I think about it, he should've taken a few kicks from me!"

Speaking of his deceased father, Wen Qubing was still fuming, but after speaking a few sentences, he waved his hand, "Let's not waste time on useless people, Uncle Zai, in the time that I'm not here, is there anything interesting?"

"I was about to report to you." Supervisor Wen Zaihu straightened his expression and spoke with caution: "After a long period of hard work, we have finally obtained our permit. From that moment onwards, we are official slave merchants, able to do business properly."

Although it was a legitimate business, it was not easy to obtain this license. There was only one place in the Empire that had existed for three years, and since the time of the Hundred Clan War, Di Nan had never issued an agreement with anyone, not to mention how many people had fought to their deaths. Furthermore, himself had spent a large amount of gold and silver, used up all their connections, and had even obtained a few Heavy Treasure s from overseas to send them out as bribes.

He had made all sorts of efforts and all of them had sunk to the bottom of the ocean. He thought that this year would be hopeless and he would try again as usual, but right when Wen Qubing was about to go out to sea, he suddenly received a permit that was worth more than ten thousand gold.

This major surprise was all the hard work that Wen Qubing had put in these past few years. He should be pleasantly surprised when he heard this news, but when he said this out loud, he saw the Patriarch frowning and directly replied, "… "So what?"

"Eh? "I mean, we got the certificate …"

So what?" When we don't have a license, we just go out and do the same thing. If we get promoted to a licensed one, won't we be able to engage in smuggling and undercover business as well? "" No, no. It's not anything special, you know, just because we have proof, Uncle Zai wouldn't think that our sect is glorious towards our ancestors, right?

To be able to get the permit to manage the business was a joyous event. When the news was first spread out, it shook the entire Southern Ocean, and probably only the clan master, a weirdo, would not take it seriously. The celebratory feast, ceremonies, and fireworks that were prepared, seemed to have all been taken away.

Wen Qubing said a few words, but seeing that the manager still had a skeptical look, he shook his head: "Uncle Zai you know, my personality is just a bit strange, that's all. What do you mean merciless? In short, when I don't get it, it is a goal. I got it, I got it … Just leave it at the back of your mind, right? "

"Yes, I understand, I won't waste any time on useless people, useless things, or other things. This is how you do things, young master."

Wen Zaihu followed his master's train of thought, treating this matter as trash and threw it to the side. Then, he took out a book from his chest and handed it over.

"This is the list of directories sent by Xu Du, and it is an invitation for you to participate in this year's Auction and dark market."

"..." Is there anything of particular interest? I just came back, so my normal schedule is to be lazy and eat for half a year.

Wen Qubing carried out his true colors as a lazy ghost. Just by glancing at the directory, he did not even plan to accept the link, much less personally flipping through it. In reality, even he did not believe that the Old Housekeeper he had followed along with for a long time would not have read it for him.

"Yes, aside from quite a few beauties, there are rumored to be fragments of the nine yin in this dark market."

"..." Do you really understand what you're saying? Ever since the Nine Yin Scriptures, a bunch of secret manuals have always liked to start with the Nine Yin as their starting point.

Wen Qubing grumbled a little, but suddenly seemed to have thought of something, laughed, and said: "Are you sure it's true?"

Wen Qubing did not say much. At this point, the red figure in front of the carriage blocked the road, and the driver hurriedly stopped the carriage. A red clothed seven or eight year old girl jumped onto the carriage and shouted towards the inside through the window.

"Uncle Wen, can you buy me?" "My family hasn't eaten for a long time. If you buy me, my two brothers won't have to starve to death …"

The little girl tried to force a smile and open her eyes, trying to impress the buyer, but her body was sour and her face was thin and yellow. The exposed arm was like a thin layer of skin over a bone.

Wen Qubing frowned, but then revealed a smile, reaching out his hand, he touched the little girl's head. The girl's anxious mood was soothed, the hand holding the car door loosened a bit, and she quietly spoke.

"Uncle Wen, why don't you buy me? "Dad said that I'm still a virgin. I can do a lot of things and sell them for a good price. I can suffer and do anything …"

The middle-aged manager could not help it and wanted to say a few words to persuade his, but before he could say anything, Wen Qubing had pushed him with his palm, directly pushing the little girl down from the door.

"Young, Young Master!"

"Drive!"

As the carriage drove away, the sound of a girl's scream could be heard from behind.

"Grandpa Wen, please save my family and buy me …"

"..." "What the f * ck!"

Wen Qubing took his handkerchief and continued to wipe his hands, and impatiently said: "We are now serious merchants, we are upright, the quality of the goods are very important, if we sell everything we sell, it will just ruin our reputation, what about that? You, don't always be so compassionate, you might even be an assassin, keep your eyes open! If there are more like it, I will sell you a fire pit too! "

"Yes, young master."

"Stop calling me young master, I hate being with the wind. If you call me something new, then call me clan head."

"..." "Yes." The court order had been changed, but Wen Zaihu's expression did not change, "Patriarch."

"Ha, this grandpa is so willful."

The little girl fell to the ground as she couldn't catch up with the carriage. Her eyes were filled with tears as she slowly got up. Suddenly, she was pulled up by a big force.

"Isn't this the Tao family's Ninth Mother? Your family still owes us money. "

"Did you just say you'd do anything, or are you just a chick? "Since we're all so familiar with each other, why don't we take advantage of the fact that we're doing that instead?"

The two hoodlums laughed, causing the girl to tremble. Suddenly, a figure appeared in her eyes. Someone had arrived behind the two hoodlums.

"Hey!"

At the same time they greeted each other, an impatient blade light flashed past. A blood-red light appeared, and two heads that still had a fiendish smile hanging on their faces tumbled to the ground …

"..." "Little sister, move out of the way and let the professionals do the job!"