Chapter 38: Ji Residence

On the way to the Ji residence, Chu Danqing opened the Excellent-tier treasure chest dropped by Three Corpses · Stumble in the carriage.

【You have opened: Treasure Chest (Excellent Tier), obtained: Skill Book (Spirit Hunger Hundred Grains Qi), Paradise Points × 2000.】

【Skill Book: Spirit Hunger Hundred Grains Qi】

【Type: Active Skill】

【Quality: Excellent】

【Effect: After use, obtain the skill Spirit Hunger Hundred Grains Qi, deal damage to targets within range and deal extra damage to targets with HP above 70%, and add 1 layer of hunger to yourself.】

After Chu Danqing finished reading the summary of the skill book, it was stuffed into his storage space.

It is not that the more skills you learn, the better; he did not have that much time and Paradise Points to improve them.

On the way to the Ji residence, Chu Danqing also met Tie Yan, Han Ying, and other apostles; they had joined the Taiping Dao.

Except for Tie Yan, the remaining people were the lowest-level followers, dispensing talisman water to the common people on the street.

Tie Yan was probably carrying out the final contribution task, while the others were still on identity tasks.

As for that flat-headed young man, Chu Danqing did not see him; it was very likely that he went to the government faction.

The threshold of the Taiping Dao is the lowest, and the difficulty of rising is also the simplest, but the limitations are great.

The threshold of the government faction is higher than the Taiping Dao and lower than the noble Lu clan, but promotion is the most difficult.

It is the kind where you have ability but may not be able to stand out.

The noble Lu clan also has quite a few problems; one can only say that the elder brother does not talk about the younger brother.

Chu Danqing did not have a conflict with other apostles; everyone was busy, and few people would be so unwise before there was a conflict of interest.

That Han Ying from the Long Hu Alliance was a bit resentful, but he dared not take action.

Dabao's strength could easily tear him into pieces.

The Ji residence arrived soon, and Chu Danqing asked the gatekeeper to help convey the message.

The people at the gate saw that Chu Danqing was riding in the Lu clan's carriage, so they were respectful in their attitude and reported this matter upward.

Ji Yun came to greet him for the first time, and with a smile on his face, he invited Chu Danqing into the residence.

Chu Danqing also had some understanding of Ji Yun's identity; he was middle-aged but not the helmsman of the Ji family, but his father, Ji Zhen.

"I never thought the righteous person would join the Lu clan as a guest retainer; it is truly remarkable." Ji Yun couldn't help but sigh.

There were only six guest retainers in the Lu clan before, and he had visited them all, so he knew them.

"It was just a matter of convenience." Chu Danqing was naturally humble.

"The righteous person is wrong to say that; every guest retainer of the Lu clan has ability."

"It's a pity that I missed it that day, otherwise I would have invited the righteous person into the residence first." Ji Yun was full of regret; if such a talent were recruited into their Ji residence, it would definitely be a great help.

But it was too late now; Ji Yun knew how good the treatment of the Lu clan's guest retainers was, and he could not afford the price of poaching.

"I came here today because I want to buy grain from the Ji family." Chu Danqing said straightforwardly.

Seeing Chu Danqing say this, Ji Yun was not surprised.

"How much does the righteous person want?" Ji Yun did not agree or refuse, but asked for the quantity first.

"As for this, I am purchasing on behalf of the Lu clan." Chu Danqing did not hide it. "So how much can the Ji family sell?"

"If it weren't for the righteous person coming to the door, if it were anyone else from the Lu clan, I wouldn't sell a single grain."

"The buyer of this batch of grain is the government, used for disaster relief."

"Once it flows out, the righteous person can also think of the consequences." Ji Yun was willing to sell because of the life-saving grace.

"I can't give the Lu clan too much; one thousand shi of grain, five hundred coins per shi."

Ji Yun gave a quote, a total price of five hundred thousand coins.

Chu Danqing had calculated the price when he came; before the disaster, the price of one shi of grain fluctuated around fifty coins.

Now Ji Yun only increased it tenfold, which was considered conscientious, basically equivalent to a broken bone discount.

When he came, he estimated that one shi would be over a thousand coins.

"Then thank you very much." Chu Danqing was happy in his heart; as long as this one thousand shi of grain was in place, the contribution to exchange for the White Crane Master's Notes would definitely be enough.

Chu Danqing estimated that one shi is about equal to one hundred catties, so one thousand shi is fifty tons of grain.

From this, it can be seen that the Ji residence probably transported grain into Yangxian Commandery many times, otherwise it would be impossible to have a surplus.

And now it might still be continuing.

As for the price of five hundred thousand coins? This is not something Chu Danqing should consider.

No need to worry that the Lu clan will dislike the high unit price; in this world, if you want to buy such a large amount of grain, you can't buy it even if you have money.

The Ji family is ostensibly running errands for the government, earning some transportation fees, and dare not earn more.

"You are welcome; the righteous person came to discuss, so I couldn't refuse the righteous person." Ji Yun said lightly.

Saying so, Chu Danqing estimated that the Ji family should have taken this opportunity to hoard quite a lot of grain.

Just waiting for the right opportunity to put it on the market.

He had a good face for Chu Danqing because Chu Danqing had saved his life.

If it were any other dimension apostle, I am afraid they wouldn't even be able to see the person.

"In that case, I will go back and let the Lu clan prepare the money before coming to settle." Chu Danqing's goal was achieved, so he was definitely preparing to go back.

One thousand shi can only be considered a drop in the bucket in this disaster, but for the Lu clan, it is enough.

"The righteous person rarely comes to the door, so I must treat the righteous person well." Ji Yun tried to persuade him to stay.

Chu Danqing refused repeatedly, and Ji Yun said with regret: "When the righteous person has free time, I will definitely sweep the bed to welcome you."

After this grain transaction is completed, Chu Danqing will not come to the door again.

The favor is used up, so how can there be a face to come to the door for help.

He had even less time for chatting and playing.

Ji Yun got up to see him off, and the two had just arrived at the garden corridor when they met Ji Yun's father, Ji Zhen.

The other party was wearing a luxurious and exaggerated set of clothes, and the ornaments and accessories on his body were also dazzling.

The whole person was pressed by these things so that he needed someone to support him to walk.

"I heard that the righteous person who saved my son came to the residence to visit, so I dressed up a little before coming to see you."

"I came a step late; please forgive me." Ji Zhen's tone carried gratitude.

Seeing this scene, Chu Danqing's expression couldn't help but freeze.

"I dare not." Chu Danqing cupped his hands: "I still have one thing I don't understand; I don't know if I should say it or not."

"Please speak, righteous person." Ji Zhen was confused in his heart, but since he was a guest, he naturally gave enough face.

"May I ask when Mr. Ji started to like these gorgeous clothes?" Chu Danqing asked straightforwardly.

"It has been some time." Ji Yun replaced his father to answer: "Righteous person, is there anything wrong?"

"Could it be around this period of time?" Chu Danqing reported the time after Lu San died.

"There are some differences, but the old man did indeed feel the beauty of gorgeous clothes during this period." Ji Zhen touched his clothes, and a look of infatuation and intoxication appeared on his face.

This little hobby of Ji Zhen's did not count for anything for the Ji family.

Chu Danqing's heart sank; things were becoming troublesome.

"The two of you, have you heard of the Three Corpses?"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 39 =====