Chapter 300

After Zhao Chi left, he specifically went to other women's clothing stores to ask, and the prices were indeed about the same.

All around 2 gold coins.

Still, the very first female shopkeeper looked the most trustworthy.

Zhao Chi returned to that shop once more.

The female shopkeeper had been watching the entrance for a long time; upon seeing Zhao Chi, she immediately welcomed him enthusiastically into the store.

"Madam, thank you for choosing our shop."

"No need for pleasantries. Cash, right?"

"Of course cash on the barrelhead, I can pay you right now."

Very soon, 10 gold coins were in hand.

Zhao Chi was very happy.

The female shopkeeper was also very happy.

2 gold coins was the purchase price, not the selling price.

This female shopkeeper could sell it for even more.

But it didn't matter.

Although if Zhao Chi listed it himself on the exchange, he might sell it for more, but it would be less controllable.

This female shopkeeper being able to buy in bulk was just a channel.

When the time came, he could sell to her in large quantities.

Save worry, save effort.

The female shopkeeper smiled and said: "Madam, I'm called Wanyan, I still don't know how to address you?"

Wanyan?

One listen and you knew it was a fake name too.

Zhao Chi: "……Zhao Si."

Wanyan said: "So it's Madam Zhao, will there be more of this fashion for sale later?"

Zhao Chi: "Yes, I'll come again tomorrow."

Wanyan: "Good, I'll definitely have the cash ready and waiting for you."

There were still 7 pairs in the territory.

Now there was money to pay the tax.

Wait, isn't this black market tax-free? Then how can it be tax-free?

Zhao Chi voiced the question in his heart.

Wanyan asked: "Have you just arrived at our 'Fragrant Food Street' not long ago?"

Zhao Chi nodded.

Wanyan stretched out her hand and pointed at the second floor: "Madam Zhao, shall we go upstairs to talk? I'll brew tea for you."

Zhao Chi refused her.

"No need, I still have things to do, I'll leave immediately after asking."

Wanyan nodded:

"Good, then I'll briefly explain to you, won't delay your time.

"Materials transported out from your territory must be taxed, there's nothing we can do about it on our end.

"But for items you purchase and take back from here, we can help you adjust.

"For example, if you purchase super-improved stockings, you need to pay a lot of tax.

"But we can temporarily change the category, and when you teleport, the system will certify these stockings as ordinary stockings.

"Not fashion, but ordinary clothing, it should only require 1 copper coin in tax.

"We achieve tax exemption through this method."

So that's how it was.

Zhao Chi asked again: "How long can your temporary category change last?"

"The time is very flexible, from 1 hour to 24 hours is fine. As long as you teleport within this period, you'll only pay a very small tax. If it times out, you can also come back, and we'll help you change it again."

"Then after you modify the category, it can't be traced later, right?"

"If it's within the duration period, it can be checked, but if it exceeds the duration, there's simply no way to investigate, so I suggest you make your request based on your own time."

"Good, thank you, I'll come again tomorrow."

"You're welcome anytime."

Now these stockings could sell for 2 gold coins, by comparison, the tax paid for taking them out from the territory wasn't too much.

But this was only the current situation.

The system also identified these stockings as ordinary super-improved stockings.

If people in the central district learned of this new-material stocking, they would add new settings, and then the tax on these stockings might increase several times.

Moreover, Zhao Chi wasn't willing to pay even 1 copper coin for this unreasonable tax.

Then he'd have to think of a way.

Since taking items out from the territory required tax, then just don't take them out from the territory, wouldn't it be fine to just produce them in the great world?

Once production is done, sell directly.

Bringing gold coins back was fine.

In the great world, there were many workshops for rent.

Of course there were also tailor shops.

There was one right in his own village.

He could rent one for now.

Once he had the money, he could buy a sewing table outright and produce in his own little room.

The room was tiny, so he'd just toss out the bed, wardrobe, and everything else, and convert it into a dedicated workshop.

When tired, he'd go back to his territory to rest.

It was just that he'd have less time to meet with Gu Qing and the others.

Gu Qing could hear Zhao Chi's words.

She advised, 【My lord, proper business comes first. I, too, wish I could stay glued to your side every day, but you have to return to your territory to rest every night anyway, so we'll still be able to see each other every day. Don't delay important matters.】

Zhao Chi: 【You're right.】