Two hundred pence!
One gold pound is equal to twenty shillings, and one shilling is equal to twelve pence.
For these villagers, it's considered a huge sum.
Equivalent to several months' income for an ordinary family!
Kuisi, who had never seen so much money, started to breathe a bit heavily.
Lynn spoke, "Let's go, I'll take you to buy necessities!"
Kuisi, Red, and Lex hurriedly followed behind Lynn.
Two hundred pence, enough for Lynn to buy many desirable things.
Walking in Kent Village.
Lynn's gaze swept around, but after searching, he didn't see the villager selling oxen.
It's not uncommon for the Free People to have oxen, but it's certainly not abundant.
They're employed by the Manor Lord to help complete farming tasks and also rent the Manor Lord's land for additional income.
Suddenly, Lynn's eyes brightened.
By the edge of a wooden house, a burly brown ox kneeled in the soil, and a middle-aged man sat beside it.
Lynn stepped forward boldly, and as he approached, the middle-aged man stood up.
Looking at the three docile servants following Lynn, the middle-aged man spoke respectfully, "Young master, are you here to purchase an ox?"
Lynn did not speak, but looked towards the ox.
[Adult Ox]: Strong and healthy, can be used for plowing, hauling goods, etc.
Lynn responded, "What's your price for the ox?"
Thinking it over, the middle-aged man said, "Master, only eight shillings and this ox will be yours."
Lynn shook his head directly, "Eight shillings is too expensive; even town oxen are only seven shillings... Moreover, to sell a good ox like this, it can't be sick, right?"
The middle-aged man's face trembled slightly and quickly explained.
"Master, you mustn't say that... my ox is very healthy. I've managed to complete all my land cultivation solely because of its help!"
His voice turned a bit sorrowful, "If my child wasn't seriously ill and the Church didn't say it required a lot of money, I wouldn't want to sell my livelihood ox..."
Lynn remained composed, "Seven shillings — if you're willing to sell, I can give you the money right now! You can take the money and hire a Church doctor for your child."
The middle-aged man became hesitant, "Seven shillings... Okay, young master, seven shillings it is."
Lynn glanced at Kuisi, who instantly understood.
She took out eighty-four pence and handed it to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man counted carefully, confirming it was correct, and handed over the ox's rope.
Red sensibly reached out to take hold of it.
Watching the middle-aged man leave Kent Village, looking back repeatedly.
Lynn's emotions remained unemotional.
Every family has their own struggles, but a transaction is a transaction.
You still have to bargain when you can!
Driving the ox forward, Lynn led the group straight to the Blacksmith Shop.
The blacksmith, who was fiddling with the ironware on the stone slab, looked up as Lynn approached, his face immediately breaking into a smile.
"Young master, welcome, what do you need this time?"
Lynn's gaze searched once around the feldspar slab.
Finally, it fell on the items placed on the ground behind.
[Light Plow]: Consists of plow beam, plowshare, etc., can be used for shallow tilling, limited sharpness.
Lynn wanted to buy a Heavy Plow.
The wasteland was overgrown with weeds and branches, many roots deeply embedded in the soil, difficult to clear.
This is why Lynn found using the Flint Shovel for cultivation so challenging.
The sharpness of the Flint Shovel, when trying to dig out all the roots, wasted too much time and strength.
Only when an adult ox pulls a Heavy Plow can the roots in the soil be cut off and turned to the surface!
Not only clearing roots, but also turning the fertile soil from the bottom to the surface!
But unfortunately, the Blacksmith Shop didn't have a Heavy Plow.
Lynn felt that no place in the Karedi Empire would have one.
The farming methods in this world are too backward!
The blacksmith followed Lynn's gaze and his smile became even more pronounced.
"Young master, are you thinking of purchasing this light plow?"
Lynn said, "If the price is right, I'll consider it."
The blacksmith didn't hesitate, "Twenty-five pence!"
Lynn pondered for a moment.
Twenty-five pence wasn't expensive.
Lynn's gaze scanned the slab, "Light plow, plus ten barrel hoops, and also two pounds of iron nails, for twenty-five pence."
The blacksmith was a bit anxious, "Young master, that's too much to add... at most five barrel hoops and two pounds of iron nails!"
Lynn showed no hesitation, "Okay."
Even if the blacksmith didn't throw in additional items, Lynn would still spend twenty-five pence to purchase the light plow.
The blacksmith cheerfully pushed the light plow out.
The light plow wasn't heavy, and with the plow beam, it could be pushed directly, saving time and effort.
Lynn thought of Lexi's request, "Do you have any Iron Pots? I need two Iron Pots!"
Regretfully, the blacksmith said, "Sorry, young master, I only have farm tools here..."
Lynn nodded.
Most villagers in the village were still using pottery pots and ceramic items; it was normal for the Blacksmith Shop not to sell Iron Pots.
Loading the barrel hoops and iron nails into the load-carrying baskets, paying the pence, Lynn's group left the Blacksmith Shop.
After passing a few wooden houses, a young man in a gray robe came into Lynn's view.
Unlike other Free People, the young man's robe had embroidered trimmings and embellishments.
[George Dalton]: [Trade] Level 3, [Oratory] Level 2, [Negotiation] Level 2
Looking at the text above the young man's head, Lynn raised an eyebrow.
Level 3 [Trade]!
This was a merchant!
George Dalton had a line of items laid out in front of him.
Lynn stepped forward.
Seeing Lynn approach with three servants, George stood up.
He displayed a genuine smile, "Master, would you like to buy anything? Feel free to look around."
Lynn nodded and his gaze swept over the ground.
[Salt]: Sea salt, can be used for cooking, preservation, etc.
[Spice Bag]: Includes pepper, cinnamon, cloves, etc., can be used for cooking, etc.
[Tableware]: Made of ceramics, can be used for dining, etc.
Various items were laid out on linen cloth, some wanted by Lynn but not essential.
Suddenly.
Lynn felt a slight nudge from behind, glanced back.
Just saw Lexi making eye gestures at him.
Lynn followed Lexi's gaze to see two large Iron Pots placed beside the merchant George.
[Iron Pot]: Quite a bit of slag, surface relatively rough, can be used for brewing, dyeing, alchemy, etc.
Other than oxen and plowing equipment, this is what he wanted most!