134: Deputy Sect Leader

It can be said that it was precisely because of the trade in "live goods" that the Black Market prospered, bringing many benefits to the Crimson Flame Sect.

Although when this rule was first implemented, many brokers were dissatisfied with the Crimson Flame Sect's high commission and wanted to avoid the Crimson Flame Sect and trade independently. However, the Crimson Flame Sect's influence in An Yan City was immense. After slaughtering a group of brokers and making an example of them, the rest obediently complied.

Furthermore, this area within An Yan City was the most suitable and safest for this kind of trade, so over the years, the brokers became accustomed to it.

However, a high commission means that only a high selling price can yield a profit!

It often happened that brokers received "goods" at high prices that couldn't be sold for various reasons, sometimes even at a loss. The brokers, unable to stomach it, would wantonly abuse and slaughter them, leading to various bloody scenes that are difficult to describe...

"Alright, no problem, let them pass!"

After the Outer Sect Disciples carefully checked and confirmed that this batch of "goods" was alright, the two teams of Disciples holding swords immediately moved aside, allowing the ox cart to pass.

Moo~

Han Yi looked at the coachman whipping the cart. Although the coachman was masked and his specific appearance couldn't be seen.

But looking at his figure, Han Yi always felt a bit familiar. It seemed that the force behind this coachman had been purchasing "live goods" here multiple times during the days Han Yi was on duty...

Moreover, although this coachman was just an ordinary person, his eyes revealed a fierce glint, and he whipped the cart like wielding a knife, carrying a murderous aura. He didn't look like an ordinary citizen, but rather like a mountain bandit or brigand!

Creak, creak.

The cage was very heavy, and the wheels of the ox cart sank deep, moving with the sound of the hubs "creaking" and the iron chains "clanking"... driving into the distance.

As it passed Han Yi, he saw a corner of the cage behind the black cloth through the swaying ox cart. Regardless of gender or age, everyone's heads were covered with black cloth, their mouths stuffed with rags, and their hands and feet were bound with iron chains. The chains were rusty and stained with blood, seemingly having been used for a long time.

Han Yi closed his eyes slightly and sighed inwardly, choosing not to look at this scene.

He recalled what Huang Jiu'er, Huang Ze's maid, had said, and looking at the current situation, the phenomenon of people selling people in this chaotic world, he felt a sense of blockage in his heart.

But what can I do?

However, Han Yi immediately mocked himself in his heart.

He was just a newly promoted Inner Sect Disciple. Not to mention the Sect Leader, whose whereabouts were mysterious and whose strength was formidable, he couldn't even contend with people like Elder Li...

Moreover, Han Yi was so comfortable in the Black Market, with contribution points distributed every month, which made him a beneficiary.

Although, this taste of eating human blood steamed buns was not pleasant...

Forget it, forget it. When one is in the martial world, one just goes with the flow... If one day my strength is sufficient, I will consider resolving these matters!

Han Yi clenched his fist, his thoughts swirling, and he felt relieved.

After the Outer Sect Disciples completed the check, they immediately returned to the duty room to prepare for the registration of the next batch of goods.

Han Yi shook his head, no longer concerned about these matters, and returned to the pavilion, preparing to continue cultivating.

These kinds of chores and hard work were the responsibility of the Outer Sect Disciples. Inner Sect Disciples were just there to show their faces and hold the fort. If anything truly happened, the Outer Sect Disciples would be the first to step up.

Therefore, although Han Yi had been on duty here for seven consecutive days, he didn't feel tired at all. It was countless times more comfortable than when he was mining in the Outer Sect.

Furthermore, a few days ago, Han Yi had also visited Lin Ping with Cai Yu. As he expected, Lin Ping was also like Cai Yu, someone who was quite old and had exhausted his potential.

In other words, Cai Yu, Lin Ping, and Wang Dong were all planning to retire and live a comfortable life in the Black Market, without any ambition to compete or strive for excellence.

Han Yi was also filled with emotion, feeling that his choice to go on duty in the Black Market, despite thePersuasion of Huang Ze and a group of Disciples, was an incredibly correct decision!

After all, in the Crimson Flame Sect, martial arts were highly valued, and Disciples were encouraged to spar, improve their rankings, and increase their rewards. However, these sparrings had to be agreed upon in advance and witnessed by an elder, not done through underhanded means in private. Private infighting among fellow Disciples was strictly prohibited.

Although there were such regulations, every Disciple was still in competition, and everyone was an opponent, an enemy. Therefore, one had to be wary of those so-called colleagues and friends.

Therefore, in the same place, the relationships between Disciples inevitably involved some friction, disputes, and unpleasantness. However, this was not seen among the four of them in the Black Market.

It was very simple. Cai Yu and the other two were people who were content with their current situation and had no ambition to improve. They didn't care about the so-called rankings. For them, Han Yi's arrival undoubtedly greatly reduced their burden. They didn't even have enough time to get along well, so how could they have any messy thoughts?

In short, the four of them got along incredibly harmoniously.

"Master Han!"

Just then, an Outer Sect Disciple walked over, cupped his hands, and bowed respectfully.

"Hmm?"

Han Yi raised his eyebrows. What was the matter?

"Elder Huang from the Inner Affairs Hall asked me to bring you a letter..."

The Outer Sect Disciple said hastily.

"Okay, put it on the table and go down."

Han Yi waved his hand, signaling the Outer Sect Disciple to withdraw.

Afterward, he first checked the envelope to make sure there were no problems before opening it.

"Vice Sect Leader Qu Jingxian, Deputy Sect Leader of the Crimson Flame Sect, will summon the top ten from the Sect's minor competition next week to the discussion hall..."

In the letter, Huang Ze mentioned a person to Han Yi, Deputy Sect Leader Qu. In the Crimson Flame Sect, his status was extremely high,It can be said, second only to the Sect Leader.

However, Vice Sect Leader Qu Jingxian, a high-ranking Deputy Sect Leader, why would he want to see these newly initiated Disciples...

Han Yi pondered secretly in his heart.

Could it be that there are some inside stories about this Sect's minor competition that I don't know about?

After he won first place, he only chose one extra "Yan Shen Technique". Logically speaking, being able to choose one more martial art technique was good, but Song Qing, being from a noble family, shouldn't have cared about such a small gain...

As a result, Song Qing carried two Treasure Items and insisted on competing for first place...

'Those who perform exceptionally in the Sect's minor competition will receive special attention from the Sect and will receive additional care...'

Suddenly, Han Yi remembered what Elder Li had said during the minor competition and all of Song Qing's actions.

Forget it, I won't worry about it. I'll deal with whatever comes my way. It shouldn't be a bad thing...

Huang Ze's letter also mentioned that when meeting, he must be addressed as Sect Leader Qu.

When I go back tonight, I'll ask Sanren Bai about Vice Sect Leader Qu Jingxian's background!