Chapter 113: Sky-high Price Bamboo Tube
The city is very big and has many rules.
But there is only one core rule: you cannot provoke those four lords.
Anyone who comes to Fucheng for the first time will be told this rule.
"I understand, thank you."
Chu Liang cupped his hands and thanked him.
The caravan slowly moved forward among the crowds of people and arrived at an older alley in the east of Fucheng.
In the entire alley, there is only one gate in the middle, with a plaque of "Blue and White Chamber of Commerce" hanging on the door.
"Here we are."
Seeing the plaque, everyone in the Qin family breathed a sigh of relief.
The road was relatively safe, no monsters or bandits were encountered, and the weather was fine.
The only surprise was Chu Liang.
Everyone in the Qin family guarded the carriages and horses, entered the alley, and arrived in front of the Blue and White Chamber of Commerce.
A rich middle-aged man walked out of the door. He was dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, with a smile on his face, and said: "Everyone from the Qin family has worked hard for coming from afar. Come in and sit down, have a cup of tea, and I will ask someone to count the goods."
"Thank you, Manager Liu." Qin Yu spoke with a clear voice.
"Haha, no trouble!"
The middle-aged man's surname is Liu and his first name is Liu Changping. He has the strength of five qi and blood. He is one of the stewards of the Blue and White Chamber of Commerce. He has been docking goods with the Qin family over the years.
He glanced at Qin Yu and said with a smile: "Miss Qin is getting more and more beautiful. Does she have a sweetheart? If not, there is a boy in my family who is about the same age as you."
The corners of Qin Yu's mouth were slightly raised, she was elegant and refined, she smiled, and replied seriously: "Manager Liu, don't be joking. I am devoted to martial arts and have not considered these things yet."
"Ha, Lao Liu, I know that Miss Qin, you are a talented person. You must have extraordinary vision and look down on ordinary boys."
Liu Changping smiled and joked twice.
The rest of the Qin family were already familiar with him, and they all started to say hello.
Qin Zhong smiled and said: "Manager Liu, your boy hasn't gathered his energy yet, has he?"
Hearing this, Liu Changping looked helpless and sighed: "Oh, that boy didn't inherit my talent in martial arts. He doesn't like to dance with swords and guns. Instead, he likes to recite poems and paint. He hangs out with a group of fireworks girls all day long. There's nothing I can do about it. I just hope that he will get married soon."
"Haha, that's how you are when you're young, isn't it the same when you're young?" Qin Zhong said with a smile again.
"How can this be the same?"
Liu Changping glared at him and was about to say something else when he suddenly noticed Chu Liang.
He felt that Chu Liang was unfamiliar, so he asked, "Isn't this little brother from the Qin family?"
"no."
Chu Liang shook his head and introduced himself: "Chu Liang, a native of Anping County, has met Manager Liu."
"Little brother Chu, I see that you have inner essence, full of vitality and blood, and great strength. You are probably a rare genius in your county." Liu Changping did not underestimate Chu Liang and immediately praised him.
"That's ridiculous."
Chu Liang smiled and acted very humble.
The two parties briefly chatted for a few words, and they were considered acquainted.
After that, Liu Changping invited everyone to go in for tea and rest, and asked the staff of the Blue and White Chamber of Commerce to start counting the goods.
When Chu Liang's carriage was counted, Liu Changping turned around and shouted to the gate: "Brother Chu, this package is sewn with monster skins, but is it your personal cargo?"
Chu Liang immediately stood up, walked out of the door, and replied: "Exactly."
He was still wearing an animal skin suit, and the sewing technique was very rough, similar to that of the package.
Therefore, Liu Changping knew at a glance that the package belonged to him.
"Brother Chu, you have been working hard in the mountains for a long time to collect these goods. They are probably worth a lot of money. Do you plan to sell them?" Liu Changping asked again.
"No plans yet." Chu Liang shook his head.
"Brother Chu, don't refuse yet, let's chat more."
Liu Changping had a smile on his face. He sincerely wanted to acquire this big package from Chu Liang.
This big package is worth quite a lot just for the monster skins outside.
Seeing his sincere smile, Chu Liang's conscience moved slightly. After all, this was a prefectural city with rich resources. All kinds of resources far exceeded those of the prefectural city. Most of them could buy the meat of high-level monsters.
He took steps towards Liu Changping and started talking to Liu Changping.
Behind, inside the gate.
Many Qin family disciples who were resting began to think.
In fact, they were all curious, what was in Chu Liang's big package?
"Maybe it's some monster material, animal skins, horns, teeth, etc." A disciple said.
"But it's too much." The disciple next to him lowered his voice, "Could this Chu Liang have been killing people in the mountains? Otherwise, how could he have obtained so many monster materials?"
"Always in the mountains?" Qin An shook his head and said, "I don't think Chu Liang has this ability. Most of them are ordinary goods picked up, such as herbs and wood, plus a few monster materials, worth at most two to three thousand silver. "
Qin Zhong nodded and said: "That boy is just an ordinary genius. It would be good if he could defeat a monster with one or two qi and blood. He can't get very good materials."
Many Qin family disciples speculated on the value of Chu Liang's big parcel.
Most people think it is less than three thousand taels.
Only a few felt that it should be more than that. After all, Chu Liang was also a famous talent in the county. He had been wandering around in the mountains for two whole months, and he should not only get such a small amount of valuable things.
"Maybe seven or eight thousand taels, or nearly ten thousand."
"Nearly ten thousand? This is an exaggeration! It took a long time for those five-blood qi and blood masters in the county to accumulate so much money!"
They talked in low voices.
Some Qin family disciples were too curious and walked slowly to the door, seemingly looking around, but in fact they were paying attention to Chu Liang and Liu Changping.
Others asked Qin Yu: "Miss, did Chu Liang tell you what's in his package?"
"Didn't say."
Qin Yu's pretty face was calm, she shook her head slightly and said to the others: "Chu Liang is a guest, so don't discuss it behind your back."
"We're just curious."
"Then stop being curious."
"oh……"
Seeing that Qin Yu was a little dissatisfied, everyone hurriedly silenced and did not dare to discuss any more.
The scent of tea lingered in the lobby, and it became quiet for a while.
Not long after, Liu Changping's surprised voice was heard outside the door: "It's such a treasure, little brother Chu, you are really amazing! You are so brave as a skilled artist!"
Hearing this voice, many Qin family disciples suddenly felt itchy and wanted to go out and take a look.
What kind of baby is it?
Liu Changping is the manager of the Blue and White Chamber of Commerce. He is well-informed and has seen many treasures in his life. What can surprise him?
At this time, Qin Yu's cold voice sounded: "If you want to see it, go out and see it. It's very generous and don't make Chu Liang dissatisfied."
"yes!"
All the disciples of the Qin family were delighted when they heard the sound and stood up one after another.
Qin Yu also covered the teacup in his hand, with white hands, gently placed the teacup on the tea table, stood up and walked to the door.
Outside the door, in the alley.
Beside the carriage.
Liu Changping looked surprised, holding a green bamboo tube in his hand, and said to Chu Liang: "It's really amazing! The value of this bamboo tube alone is more than five thousand silver."
Five thousand?
Upon hearing this number, the hearts of many Qin family disciples trembled.
Qin An's eyes widened in disbelief. He clearly saw that there were many bamboo tubes in the big package behind.
What's in that bamboo tube?