This Kid's Addicted to Selling People

Qingshan Mountain Market.

With the mining of the Purple Copper Spirit Mine, some purple copper had found its way to the market, attracting countless cultivators. The market was bustling with activity, and the major powers were all smiles, even seeing the housing prices within the market begin to rise.

"Junior Brother, take a look. These are things the sect no longer deals with; I took them over as my own business after the senior brother took charge."

More than half a month later, Lin Chang'an had become familiar with everyone. Zhang Qing treated him as one of their own with a beaming smile.

"Recently, a lot of people have flooded in, so my business isn't exactly top-tier."

Zhang Qing rubbed his hands and smiled awkwardly. Lin Chang'an, upon hearing this, smiled and shook his head, then looked at him seriously and said, "Senior Brother, making money! There's nothing shameful about it!"

"Junior Brother!" Hearing this, Zhang Qing felt like he had found a kindred spirit, exclaiming with emotion, "No wonder Elder Lu, who hasn't taken disciples for so many years, took a liking to you right away."

"Come, come, Junior Brother, take a look at my business."

With a smile, Zhang Qing led Lin Chang'an to the bustling and chaotic outskirts of the market. Everything imaginable was sold here. Finally, they arrived at a horse stable.

"Please, buy me."

"I'm only forty-something, I can still be useful."

"These white hairs are natural; I'm actually not even fifty yet!"

In the chaotic scene, a group of people, bound like livestock, were crammed into the horse stable. Their eyes held pleas, and when they saw someone passing by, they would pitifully beg them to buy them.

The sight was somewhat shocking, but Lin Chang'an, having witnessed greater cruelty, had long learned to be indifferent. He couldn't even take care of himself now, let alone have the time to show compassion.

"Junior Brother, these are goods I bought at a high price."

Selling people like commodities, Zhang Qing said these cold-blooded words with an air of being a kind-hearted person. However, as he said, "Senior Brother is indeed kind," Lin Chang'an couldn't help but reply with emotion. Zhang Qing immediately beamed upon hearing this.

"Junior Brother, you understand more than those outsiders," Zhang Qing gave him a thumbs-up and then looked at the figures in the stable, shaking his head. "If no one buys these people here, their fate will only be worse."

"The strong and healthy will be trained into human puppets to be controlled by others. The disabled and elderly, their flesh and bones can be used for alchemy, drawing talismans, crafting artifacts, or even feeding spirit pets or blood corpses."

Zhang Qing said calmly, describing the reality of these people's fates, which was also why they all pitifully begged for buyers.

If they couldn't be sold, no one would look after them.

"This is also dirty and hard work for Senior Brother, not earning much spirit stones. Sometimes, I even have to feed them," Zhang Qing sighed with annoyance.

"Elder Lu has ordered that unless they are cultivators who have committed offenses, we are not to act recklessly."

Lin Chang'an nodded secretly. This Elder Lu truly had foresight; it was clear he was guiding the sect's transformation.

"Not many can be sold?" Lin Chang'an looked at the cultivators in the stable, a hint of suspicion appearing on his face.

"Senior Brother, although I haven't done this business before, I know it's incredibly profitable."

Seeing Lin Chang'an's disbelief, Zhang Qing's mouth twitched, and he shook his head with a wry smile. "This business is highly profitable in the Great Jin, but here! We are not lacking in these shady dealings."

Good heavens, it seems every industry has its competition.

"There are too many people doing this business. After this batch, Senior Brother isn't planning to continue."

Seeing Zhang Qing's disdain and his intention to quit the business, Lin Chang'an, as if thinking of something, feigned a thoughtful expression.

"If these people truly can't be sold, they'll likely be bought by the Demonic Path at a low price, which would also harm them. Junior Brother has a method that might earn a profit."

"You have a method?" Zhang Qing looked at Lin Chang'an in astonishment, then chuckled and waved his hand. "Junior Brother, this business is not easy. Everything is clearly priced, and the buyers who come here are almost all from small families, specifically looking for the young and strong."

Seeing Zhang Qing's disbelief, Lin Chang'an smiled. "Senior Brother, what if I can really sell all of them?"

"Seriously?"

"Naturally!"

The two looked at each other. This time, Zhang Qing became serious. With a solemn expression, he gazed deeply at Lin Chang'an. "Junior Brother, I won't hide it from you. After the Purple Copper Spirit Stone was leaked, many people flooded into the market. These outsiders are acting recklessly and have broken the rules."

"If it weren't for the order from above not to act recklessly and to ensure the stability of the market, this business wouldn't be so difficult. That's why Senior Brother is almost prepared to lose money this time. If you can truly make Senior Brother a profit!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Qing clapped his hands and laughed heartily. "After deducting costs, you'll get half of the profit."

Looking at the generous Zhang Qing, Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head. Zhang Qing's smile stiffened, feeling that Lin Chang'an was being greedy.

If Elder Lu hadn't taken a liking to him, why would he bother trying to befriend him?

"It's not enough."

Seeing Lin Chang'an say this so easily, Zhang Qing couldn't help but think 'ungrateful.' But out of respect for Elder Lu, he had to force a stiff smile.

"Then how much do you want, Junior Brother?"

Although his face was smiling, anyone with discerning eyes could see how stiff it was. In Zhang Qing's eyes, Lin Chang'an was getting a bit carried away.

Qi Feng and Li Han, who were guarding the area from a distance, saw this scene and couldn't help but feel worried.

However, facing Zhang Qing's less-than-pleasant expression, Lin Chang'an grinned and said lightly, "I want to add one more person!"

"Add one more person?" Zhang Qing was a bit confused. How did they suddenly bring up adding a person?

"Wang Yugang, Alchemist Wang!" Lin Chang'an looked at Zhang Qing, then casually turned his gaze towards the horse stable and said faintly, "I think this batch of goods is missing one person. This will be a bonus. With this person, I can sell all of Senior Brother's goods."

At this moment, Zhang Qing finally understood. Looking at Lin Chang'an's nonchalant demeanor, his eye twitched. Good heavens, this kid has gotten addicted to selling people.

He had just entered and immediately sold off his uncle and cousin, and now he wanted to sell someone else. It was as if whoever offended this kid, he would sell them. And it felt like this kid was even more professional than him.

This vindictive method, truly remembering every grudge and constantly preparing for revenge, what a petty person.

"Ha, who did I think it was? So it's this." Zhang Qing laughed, completely forgetting his earlier displeasure.

"Don't worry, junior brother. Alchemist Wang has been lining his pockets and oppressing fellow disciples for a long time. He's already broken the sect's rules, so it's good to get rid of him."

Zhang Qing put on a righteous appearance and didn't mention Alchemist Wang's value. Lin Chang'an also nodded with a smile and said seriously, "Senior brother, I'm not joking. If I want to sell all this merchandise at once, I really do need someone like that."

Anyone who didn't know would think the two were discussing legitimate business. But Qi Feng and Li Han, who knew what was going on from afar, exchanged glances. How come they felt that Brother Lin was more like a local than Zhang Qing, who grew up here?

Ahem, Koi is very curious, fellow Daoist 'Flowing Cloud, Flowing Water', how come you cast 67 recommendation tickets at once? I'm so envious ┭┮﹏┭┮. I want dozens of tickets too. How is this done?