47: Name

"The advantage of being in this Changning Ward is that there are very few matters; you just need to make a round when you go to collect your monthly stipend each month.

"Moreover, if your cultivation reaches the late Refining Bone Stage, you can register in several places simultaneously like me, which adds up to a considerable monthly stipend."

"You can do that?" Han Yi instantly thought of the academic elites from his previous life who obtained multiple Advanced certificates and registered them everywhere.

It was said that just registering a single first-level construction certificate could earn tens of thousands a year...

He hadn't expected that he himself could now be considered a 'high-end talent'.

"In Changning Ward, I currently have three small Gangs under my name: Wild Horse Hall, Black Tiger Gang, and Iron Axe Sect. If Junior Brother Han is interested, you can register with all three. That would bring in seventy to eighty taels of silver a month."

Zheng Yuncheng spoke loudly, his tone gentle.

"Senior Brother Zheng, besides the small Gangs in Changning Ward, are there any other options?"

Seventy to eighty taels of silver a month was indeed a lot! Even with the five hundred taels of silver Han Yi had on him, he could earn that much in just a few months.

However, as soon as Han Yi thought of Changning Ward, he recalled the scene he saw there that day, and also, A Qiu...

He was just a half-grown child, yet he had to become a thief just to eat his fill...

Changning Ward was essentially a slum, and most of the residents were poor families who struggled to make ends meet. Not to mention silver, they probably didn't even have a few coppers on them.

But, by registering, one could get dozens of taels of silver!

One could imagine how those small Gangs and factions in Changning Ward usually exploited, enslaved, and squeezed these ordinary people. While not quite 'scraping the bone and sucking the marrow', it must have been rampant extortion and heavy taxation. Who knew how much blood was stained on these monthly stipends!

Perhaps in the eyes of many Martial Artists in this world, this was a matter of course, perfectly justified. They indulged in it, were happy to accept it, and didn't want to change.

In his previous life, Han Yi might not have had excellent grades in school, barely got into high school, barely got into college, then graduated and went to work. There were complaints, happiness, and joy, and he became an ordinary person among the masses.

After coming to this Martial Dao world, although he had changed a lot in personality and behavior, he was still a little different from the Martial Artists in this world after all.

He still had a trace of empathy!

Changle Ward, slums, he couldn't change such things, but he didn't want to eat such blood-soaked steamed buns!

"Hmm..."

Zheng Yuncheng paused and said, "In that case, you can choose to register at a few places in Changle Ward.

"The businesses of the Liu family and Sun Family, two small families in Changle Ward, are where I'm registered. Of these two families, the Liu family runs a Liu's Rice Shop, and the Sun Family runs a Sun's Noodle Shop. However, their requirements are high; generally, only Martial Artists in the Refining Blood can register.

"From what I understand, it's not impossible for someone in the late Refining Bone Stage to register, but there are extra conditions."

"Oh, Senior Brother Zheng, please tell me!"

Han Yi became interested and poured Zheng Yuncheng a full cup of tea.

"Why hasn't the wine arrived yet?" Han Yi muttered to himself.

"Take Liu's Rice Shop, for example. If someone in the late Refining Bone Stage wants to register, they must only sign a contract with them, and when something happens, they must assist as much as possible within their capabilities.

"Furthermore, if Junior Brother Han successfully breaks through to the Lianxue Stage in the future, whether you want to continue registering or become an enshrined expert, you must prioritize signing a contract with Liu's Rice Shop.

"Sun's Noodle Shop has similar conditions to Liu's Rice Shop, the same requirements.

"Of course, Junior Brother Han, don't worry. If you choose this path, others might not be able to guarantee it, but with my recommendation, the treatment you receive will definitely be the best!

"For example, even if you are currently in the late Refining Bone Stage, they will offer you a monthly stipend of thirty-five taels."

Zheng Yuncheng took a light sip of tea, moistening his throat.

Upon hearing this, Han Yi pondered: The actions of Liu's Rice Shop and Sun's Noodle Shop were to value your ability, or after someone recommended you, to invest in the Martial Artist in advance, and then reap the rewards when the Martial Artist's cultivation progressed further in the future.

As expected of merchants, their methods of buying low, selling high, and investing in advance are truly brilliant!

Han Yi sighed inwardly.

One must know that there is a huge gap in strength between Martial Artists in the Refining Bone Stage and those in the Lianxue Stage. Every year, countless Refining Bone Stage Martial Artists fall under the 'two hurdles'.

An Yan City, plus the nearby villages, towns, pass cities, and earth forts, has no less than five or six hundred thousand people, while the visible quasi-Martial Masters in the Lianxue Stage number only a few hundred.

If the Refining Bone Stage is considered the middle-level fighting force in An Yan City's Martial Artists.

The Lianxue Stage, quasi-Martial Masters, can already be considered the upper-level fighting force, close to the top, and their status can be said to be vastly different.

"Junior Brother Han, what are your intentions?"

Seeing Han Yi remain silent, Zheng Yuncheng spoke up.

"Senior Brother Zheng, I choose to register at either Liu's Rice Shop or Sun's Noodle Shop in Changle Ward."

"Alas, Junior Brother Han, you're confused. Let me go over this with you..."

Zheng Yuncheng, who had been sitting calmly, suddenly stood up and said.

In his opinion, Changning Ward had few matters and a lot of silver. Only a fool wouldn't earn money when it was available.

Whereas Changle Ward had less silver and more matters. Registering with several small Gangs in Changning Ward was the correct choice.

"So, Junior Brother Han, I suggest you still register in Changning Ward."

Han Yi thought for a moment again, then said firmly, "Thank you for Senior Brother Zheng's kindness, but if the conditions are truly as Senior Brother Zheng said, I will still choose one of the two businesses in Changle Ward to register with."

"Alas, then I'll have Pan Sheng bring you the contract tomorrow!"

Seeing Han Yi's firm attitude, Zheng Yuncheng sighed and said no more.

"Stop sighing! Today, Junior Brother Han broke through to the late Refining Bone Stage and registered with a 'big' business. I say, Junior Brother Han, shouldn't you treat us!"

Seeing that the two had finished discussing, Pan Sheng immediately said with a forced smile.

It seemed he was still a little envious, jealous, and resentful that Han Yi could break through to the late Refining Bone Stage so quickly.

"No problem, no problem!"

A smile appeared on the corner of Han Yi's mouth, and he said 'sincerely' to Pan Sheng, "Senior Brother Pan, if you can let go of Miss Yihong from Drunken Immortal Pavilion, I feel you'll break through to the Tongmai Stage in no time!"

"That's impossible!" Pan Sheng said decisively.

"Hahahaha!"

For a while, the private room was filled with cheerful air.

"Guests~ Thank you for waiting, the wine is here~"

Just then, the private room door opened. This time, it was actually the Manager who walked in, holding a white jade bottle and sweating profusely.