Chapter 8: Wu Song, A Customer is Here!
Chapter 8: Wu Song, A Customer is Here!
Jiang Taixuan truly couldn’t understand how the minds of Gods and Demons worked.
They could clearly go out and work, so why wouldn’t they accept it? They could sell some of their own prey.
Actually, prey could be sold too, but, it was still that same saying: they had to sell only when others came looking to buy, when people begged to buy it!
He couldn’t actively go and sell it, couldn’t go play at being a salesman.
“Fatty, can you get some paper?” Jiang Taixuan asked.
“That… seems I cannot.” Ximen the Fatty shook his head. Paper was very expensive, he couldn’t afford it.
“Then get me a few wooden boards. Square ones are best. Remember, they must be smooth.” Jiang Taixuan said.
“Okay, I’ll get them right away.” Ximen the Fatty said.
“Wu Song, you go and help him. This will be good for business.” Jiang Taixuan said.
“Alright, Field Master.” Wu Song didn’t hesitate at all and went with Ximen the Fatty. As long as Jiang Taixuan didn’t lose his cool and run off to solicit customers, he would support him.
“This village won’t do. Need to figure out how to get to Clear Moon City, get advertisements in there. Best to get them into Clear Moon Academy, even into the Mercenary Guild!” Jiang Taixuan thought.
The Monster Beast Mountains were a treasure trove, worth developing. Right now, the most important thing was to build a reputation, to let people know his place existed.
What Jiang Taixuan didn’t expect was that these two guys got busy and were gone for a whole day. He searched for them several times but couldn’t find where they went. They only came back in the evening.
“A few wooden boards, they shouldn’t have kept you busy until now, right?” Jiang Taixuan frowned.
Bang!
Right after he finished speaking, the ground trembled a little. Piled together were boards, about five or six meters tall. The boards were smooth and even, each half a meter long and half a meter wide.
“You guys…”
“Brother Xuan, isn’t it a pleasant surprise? We made so many boards.” Ximen the Fatty looked very pleased, strongly implying that Jiang Taixuan should praise him.
Wu Song was the same, saying calmly, “Just a few boards. If smoothing them wasn’t necessary, I could have made them with a casual effort.”
“Pleasant surprise? I’m freaking startled!”
“I knew it. These two are both idiots. Put together, they’re a pair of twos.”
Jiang Taixuan murmured to himself, shaking his head with a bitter smile. “Alright, let’s make dinner.”
Now he gave up hope for the first business deal. He originally only needed a few boards, but these two wasted so much time making all these boards. Was their plan to cover all of Clear Moon City with them?
There was only one day left. Even if Wu Song rushed to Clear Moon City overnight, there wouldn’t be enough time. He could only pin his hopes on heaven’s blessing, that some villager in the village would have a sudden brain lapse and come to him for business.
After eating the tiger meat, the little fatty went back. Wu Song went back to hanging on the tree. Left alone, Jiang Taixuan took out the tiger skin, laid it down, and lay at the entrance, looking at the stars in the sky.
“Sigh.”
Jiang Taixuan sighed, just wanting to say, this sucks.
Thud!
Right then, a dark shadow suddenly shot over and landed at Jiang Taixuan’s feet, kicking up a little dust.
“Who is it? Not sleeping in the middle of the night, what are you messing around for?”
Jiang Taixuan got up, looking annoyed, and looked at his feet. It was a wooden board, one of the boards he had stuck by the village entrance millstone!
“I heard you are a living map of the Monster Beast Mountains’ outer area?” A clear, pleasant voice came as a figure slowly walked out from the darkness.
Jiang Taixuan gave a start and quickly got up. “Yes, yes, I’m the living map here. I’m not bragging, but I know clearly where the first-rank Monster Beasts are, where the second-rank ones are.”
At that moment, the figure walked out from the night. Her skin was like jade, white like congealed fat. Her face was delicate and pretty. She wore student clothing, her full chest stretching the crescent moon emblem taut.
Her clothes were stained with dust, her hair was messy, her face a bit pale. She looked rather disheveled.
“Good, you come with me.” The girl finished speaking and reached to pull Jiang Taixuan.
“Wait.” Jiang Taixuan quickly waved his hands, pointing at the sign. “I rent this out. Can you pay the rent?”
“You must be Jiang Taixuan, the one banished here to guard the Herb Field, right?” The girl chuckled lightly. Her eyes held no scorn as she smiled, saying, “We’re both students of Clear Moon Academy. Is it appropriate to talk about rent?”
“So? You have no money?” The excitement in Jiang Taixuan’s heart calmed down, his face full of disappointment.
“Who brings money on an assessment?” The girl paused slightly. “We’re both from Clear Moon Academy. How about you help me this time? After the assessment is over, I’ll treat you to a meal?”
“No money? Then get lost.” Jiang Taixuan rolled his eyes. Regardless of whether you’re a beauty or not, you dare to come and rent without money? A meal? Forget it. I’m almost done in by Wu Song’s antics.
The girl was stunned. She couldn’t help saying, “I’m Tang Yuelu from Clear Moon Academy.”
“Oh.”
“You don’t know me?”
“Get lost. Who knows you?”
Tang Yuelu was stunned. Her expression was a sight. She was so famous in Clear Moon Academy, yet this guy hadn’t heard of her? And he told her to get lost?
Could it be this person was truly cut off from the world?
“Don’t bother my business if you have no money. I’m very busy.” Jiang Taixuan pursed his lips. “Before you, another student came. They already took a map and left.”
Tang Yuelu’s face changed. For this assessment, she absolutely had to get good results, to get the assessment reward!
Taking a deep breath, Tang Yuelu gritted her teeth. “You really have a map?”
“You have money now?” Jiang Taixuan’s eyes lit up, launching into his sales pitch again. “As long as you have money, everything can be discussed. My hunters are all top quality.”
Tang Yuelu’s face darkened. Couldn’t you just not talk about money?
As if he didn’t see Tang Yuelu’s expression, Jiang Taixuan talked animatedly. “See this tiger skin? Killed just a couple days ago…”
“This is… an Innate Monster Tiger?” Tang Yuelu gasped. Wasn’t this guy the famous good-for-nothing of Clear Moon Academy?
How did he have the skin of an Innate Monster Tiger? And he was sitting on it? Did he know how precious this Innate Monster Tiger skin was? It was worth a fortune!
As for ‘just killed’, Tang Yuelu didn’t believe it at all. This person in front of her, forget killing Innate Monster Beasts, he probably couldn’t even beat a lowly wild animal.
“We’ve talked so long. Do you have money or not?” If it weren’t for clinging to that last shred of hope, Jiang Taixuan would have turned and walked away long ago.
“No. But I think this Jade Pendant should be enough to trade for a map, right?” Tang Yuelu gritted her teeth and took out a purple Jade Pendant.
The pendant was deep purple with lines carved on it. Jiang Taixuan didn’t recognize it, but the System did.
“Ding. Found a Foundation Building Stage magical tool. Value: one hundred Yuan Coins.”
One hundred… Yuan Coins!
Jiang Taixuan’s heart trembled. This single pendant was actually a Foundation Building magical tool. What was this girl’s background?
“This pendant is very precious. However, I can’t let you suffer a loss either. Forget about maps and such. I’ll rent you a hunter instead.” Jiang Taixuan said.
“Hunter?” Tang Yuelu was slightly stunned.
“Wu Song, come out and see a customer!” Jiang Taixuan clapped his hands.
Swish!
A figure flashed. Wu Song appeared at the entrance, cupping his fists. “Wu Song, also known as Wu Erlang, greets the Field Master.”
“This is… an Innate Realm expert?” Tang Yuelu was shocked. Her eyesight wasn’t bad; she had seen her share of strong practitioners. How could she not recognize that Wu Song was an Innate Realm expert? And a very powerful one at that!
This guy was clearly just a good-for-nothing. How did he know an Innate Realm expert? And this Innate Realm expert seemed to respect him greatly.
“Wu Song, your task is to help this client complete her assessment. During this time, you must follow her arrangements. Don’t throw any tantrums.” Jiang Taixuan said.
“Field Master, rest assured. Wu Song will definitely complete the task!” Wu Song patted his chest, giving his guarantee.
“Miss Tang Yuelu, may I ask, is this deal acceptable?” Jiang Taixuan looked at Tang Yuelu, his eyes full of anticipation.
“Ah…” Tang Yuelu was completely stunned. Hearing Jiang Taixuan’s voice now, she snapped back to reality and quickly said, “I agree. But, this pendant is only being pawned. I will redeem it back.”
“Fine. As long as you have the money, you can redeem it anytime.” Jiang Taixuan happily took the pendant and said, “Transaction successful. For the duration of the assessment, Wu Song is your personal enforcer.”
After saying that, ignoring the two of them, he collected the tiger skin, slipped into the Dojo, and closed the door.
Tang Yuelu also happily led Wu Song away. She originally only wanted a map. Who knew she would rent an Innate Realm expert?
An Innate Realm expert could basically walk sideways through the outer area of the Monster Beast Mountains. So what if those other students got maps first?
“Wu Song, are you familiar with the Monster Beast Mountains?” Tang Yuelu asked.
“I’ve been there once. Killed a few Innate Monster Beasts to make a snack for the Field Master.” Wu Song said with a calm face.
Tang Yuelu couldn’t stay calm. Killed a few Innate Monster Beasts for a snack? One must know that Monster Beasts had strong physiques and powerful combat strength for their level. Even Mentors wouldn’t dare say they could slay an Innate Monster Beast.
“When we encounter Monster Beasts later, you beat them until they’re severely injured, and I’ll deliver the final kill. Is that okay?” Tang Yuelu said.
“Perfectly fine. You’re the boss. You decide.” Wu Song said.
Very quickly, Tang Yuelu found that going to find Jiang Taixuan was truly the right move. Wu Song was indeed very obedient. After beating the beasts to severe injuries, leaving them with no strength to resist, he handed them over to her for the kill.
Not paying attention to Tang Yuelu and Wu Song, Jiang Taixuan was currently very excited. He had finally completed his first business deal.
“Ding. Host has completed the first business deal. Completion level… extremely high. Reward: one low-grade Divine Devil Seed, Li Guang. One God-Demon Snack gift pack.”
“Ding. Due to the extremely high completion level by the host, an additional reward is triggered: one portion of Low-Grade Divine Devil Nutrient Solution. Ancestral Divine Demon Scripture, basic chapter.”
“Ding. Host’s first business deal. Transaction price: one hundred Yuan Coins. Host’s commission: one Yuan Coin. Has been placed in the private small treasury.”
“Gift pack, truly a gift pack.”
Jiang Taixuan trembled all over with excitement. Another Divine Devil Seed had appeared, and there was even Nutrient Solution!
Low-Grade Divine Devil Nutrient Solution could make the Divine Demon Tree grow a Divine Devil after one hour.
“Let me see, this Li Guang.” Jiang Taixuan suppressed his excitement and looked at the Divine Devil Seed.
Low-Grade Divine Devil Seed:
Li Guang: Living Arrow God.
Talent: Arrow Domain (increases arrow technique potency by one hundred percent.)
Divine Devil Indestructible Body: Arrow God Body.
Innate Skill: Destiny Arrow Technique, Soaring Arrow!
(Note: Seed is intact and can be planted.)
“This guy, could he be the Flying General?”
Jiang Taixuan took a deep breath. Okay, he was excited again.
“Hmm, I already have one Wu Song. This time, I’ll plant a Li Guang.”
Jiang Taixuan didn’t even have time to check the other rewards. He ran to the Herb Field, planted Li Guang, and watched as the emerald green Divine Demon Tree sprouted. Then he sprayed the Divine Devil Nutrient Solution.
After finishing all this, Jiang Taixuan returned to the Dojo to continue studying the System rewards.
“Ding. Host has obtained God-Demon Snack gift pack. Ancestral Divine Demon Scripture, basic chapter.”
“Ding. Host has opened the God-Demon Snack gift pack. Obtained: Low-Grade Innate Spirit Stone x2. A wisp of pure Innate Spiritual Energy. God-Demon Pill x1.”
It really was a gift pack!
Jiang Taixuan felt his heart was excited all the way up to his throat. He struck it rich, truly struck it rich. Innate Spirit Stones! All filled with Innate Spiritual Energy, and there was even a wisp of pure Innate Spiritual Energy.
“There’s also the Ancestral Divine Demon Scripture.” Jiang Taixuan looked at the other reward. “Ancestral Divine Demon Scripture: supreme scripture. The most perfect foundational Divine Devil cultivation technique. Created by the progenitor of the Divine Devils.”
The most perfect foundational Divine Devil cultivation technique!
The first thought that popped into Jiang Taixuan’s mind was: Replace the old basic Qi cultivation method!
This was created by the progenitor of the Divine Devils. It was way more awesome than any high-level education technique. Definitely the product of the most top-tier education.
“Ding. Host has completed the first business deal to an extremely high degree. The Divine Devil Dojo is now permanently bound!”