Zhao Chi did a rough calculation.
The price was about right.
Then, he replied to Wang Lie:
[I have 21 of them. Here's a list of their Attributes and personalities. Take a look. If you agree, we'll make the Trade. Oh, and you'll need to cover the tax.]
Wang Lie replied readily:
[Holy crap! 21! How do you have so many? Where'd you get them? That's three days' worth of refugees for me!]
[Their Attributes are a bit lacking... but the quantity makes up for it. No need to look too closely. I agree to the Trade. I can cover the tax, too.]
[Cao Feng is too arrogant. Just because he has some stinking money, he acts like he's the fucking shit every day.]
[He really thinks he's some kind of noble. If he's so tough, he should go act all high and mighty in the real Noble District.]
[When you shut him down in the group chat yesterday, we didn't dare say anything directly, but we were all dying of laughter.]
[If Cao Feng finds out you bought this, he'll probably start spouting nonsense again. Let's try to get the System to ban him for another day.]
[By the way, if you buy this, Cao Feng will definitely come looking for me, and I don't really want a direct confrontation with him.]
[So I'll just tell him you're the one who bought it. That's okay, right?]
Wang Lie's words were heavy with emotion.
But it was predictable that he wouldn't dare provoke Cao Feng.
Zhao Chi could understand.
Zhao Chi replied:
[No problem. Don't put yourself in a difficult position. You can just say I'm the one who bought it. How should we do the Trade? My territory is a bit inconvenient. Should I come to yours?]
Wang Lie:
[Okay, no problem. I'll send you an invitation.]
Zhao Chi and Wang Lie were in the same city.
Related trades and visits were very convenient.
If they were in different cities, it would have been much more troublesome.
Wang Lie sent a visit invitation.
But Zhao Chi couldn't go just yet.
Because Gu Qing was still whimpering softly against him, lost in some unknown dream.
The time was now 5:40 AM.
At 6:00 AM, the new villagers would appear.
Last night, he had deliberately tied up all the Goblins in the far-left corner.
This was so they wouldn't be able to see the Newborn female villagers at all.
Now that he was about to sell them, there was even less to worry about.
Gu Qing was still wrapped around Zhao Chi like an octopus.
Zhao Chi gently moved her smooth, slippery thigh.
Then he unwrapped her soft arm.
Just then, Gu Qing murmured softly and woke up.
"Mmm... Lord, what time is it?"
"It's 5:40. You can sleep a bit longer. I'm going to check on things outside."
Gu Qing sat up, rubbing her eyes.
"I'm sorry, Lord. I think I heard you call for me last night, so I came up."
Zhao Chi nodded. "It's fine. It's still early. Go back to sleep."
Gu Qing shook her head. "No need, I'm well-rested. I'll go out with you."
The morning air was crisp and fresh.
The sun had not yet risen, but the sky was already half-lit.
Everything was quiet.
The two female villagers who had been on night watch were sitting on the roof, chatting in low voices.
When they saw Zhao Chi and Gu Qing, they both offered quiet greetings.
Zhao Chi and Gu Qing responded politely.
"Oh, Lord, Sister Gu, you're up too?"
Tang Ruan came out carrying a large pot of rice porridge, which she set down outside the house.
Gu Qing asked, "Did you make this? What time did you get up?"
Tang Ruan said, "Yes, around 5:00. Aren't new sisters arriving soon? I made it in advance so they can eat right after they bathe. It will help them get out of their Newborn State sooner and start serving the Lord."
Zhao Chi said, "You should go back to sleep for a while. Aren't you tired?"
Tang Ruan smiled. "I'm not tired. I'll just sleep at night. I've also finished cutting the venison, so it can be roasted directly in a bit."
Gu Qing praised her, "What a diligent little one."
Tang Ruan said, "I'm not that little. I'm 18 years old, too."
Gu Qing sighed. "Sigh, it seems I'm the oldest one here. Lord, do you mind a 26-year-old woman?"
Zhao Chi laughed. "What's there to mind? 26 is the perfect age. Besides, your Lifespans are very long, and you can stay youthful for hundreds of years. I'm actually a little envious of you all."
Gu Qing fell silent for a moment.
She seemed to be lost in thought.
Soon, she shook her head and said gently, "I'll go get the bathing supplies. I'll take them to the river to bathe in a little while."
Zhao Chi said, "I have to go out for a bit to sell these Goblins. Could you help me tie the ropes first?"
Gu Qing was a little surprised.
"Really? That's wonderful! They're so smelly and refuse to be disciplined. Selling them is for the best."
Soon, Gu Qing helped him tie the Goblins securely.
Zhao Chi nodded. "I'm leaving now."
"Okay, safe travels, Lord."
Zhao Chi opened the System.
He chose to accept Wang Lie's invitation.
His vision blurred once again.
Just like when returning to the Great World, the scenery changed rapidly.
The next moment, he arrived on a hill.
A low-lying mineral mound could be seen nearby.
Five Goblins were Mining, CLANG! CLANG!
Wang Lie was also holding a pickaxe, digging hard for Iron Ore.
Wang Lie's territory only had three Buildings: a Lord's House, a Wooden House, and a Blacksmith's Shop.
'Looks like he's going for a Forging build.'
"Zhao Chi, you're here! You've got so many Goblins."
Wang Lie came over to greet him.
"Yeah. Here are the ropes. But converting a large number of captives can be dangerous. Don't let them overrun your territory. Remember to take it slow."
"Yeah, I get it. But... why are all your Goblins so filthy?"
Wang Lie looked at them with disgust.
"They're all from a wild encampment, so they're definitely dirtier than refugees. But it's fine, a good wash will fix it."
Wang Lie nodded. "Hmm, not a big deal. Huh? What's with this old Goblin? His Attributes are a bit high."
"That's the Goblin Clan Leader. Of course they're a bit higher."
"Not bad, not bad. There's even a Clan Leader. I can try to develop him."
Zhao Chi smiled. "So? Are you satisfied?"
Wang Lie nodded. "Satisfied. This is basically like getting three days' worth of refugees at once, and there's even a high-Attribute Clan Leader. Fucking awesome!"
Zhao Chi said, "Glad you're satisfied. Let's start the Trade process then."
"Alright."
Instantly, a Trade interface appeared before both of them.
Zhao Chi placed the ownership of the 21 Goblins on it, while Wang Lie put up the Silk Stocking Fashion Improvement Book.
Both parties confirmed the transaction.
Trade successful.
This was the official Trade process.
As long as a Trade was made through the System, the officials could see it and collect taxes.
This was the safest way.
It was also possible to trade privately, without going through the System.
But there were no guarantees that way.
If you got cheated, swindled, or scammed, you could only blame your own bad luck.
If you reported it to the officials, both parties would be guilty of tax evasion and would face penalties.
Therefore, most people traded honestly and paid their taxes honestly.
The Trade was successfully completed.
Zhao Chi waved. "I'm heading out. Good luck with your development."
Wang Lie was very happy. "Hehe, thanks for the Goblins. My manpower just shot up. See ya. If you have anything good next time, let's trade again."
"Sure, no problem."
Zhao Chi instantly returned to his territory.
He got back at exactly 6:00 AM.
Gu Qing saw him and laughed. "The Lord's timing is impeccable. Were you hoping to see them in the nude?"
Zhao Chi denied it. "Of course not. It's just a coincidence."
The words had barely left his mouth when a CRACKING sound came from the ground.
Twenty pale white arms burst out from the earth.
CRACK, SWOOSH.
Palms pressed firmly against the ground.
They pulled themselves out with effort.
Soon, 10 new female villagers had appeared.
Zhao Chi had seen this scene before.
But watching it today, he still felt the visual Impact Force was strong.
Gu Qing and Tang Ruan, however, didn't feel the same way. They watched them with a completely normal expression.
The women patted the dirt from their bodies.
They were all young women between the ages of 18 and 25.
There were slight differences in their figures.
But none were too extreme; their proportions were all excellent.
Their hair also varied in length.
Their Bust, Waist, and Hips each had their own unique characteristics.
But without exception...
...they all had fair skin, beautiful faces, and long legs.
They were all naturally beautiful women.