Slave Market

In the morning, at Xiao Yang's home.

"Boss Xiao Yang, are we just going to let this go?" Li Zhen slammed the table in anger. The Blazing Sun Hunting Team's reputation had been utterly ruined today. Not only was his boss's woman snatched away by Xian He, but he himself had been brutally beaten by Xiao Kuang.

What was even more infuriating was that he was the one injured from the beating, yet that good-for-nothing Xian He had the nerve to demand three thousand Copper Coins from him.

They had hunted a Yellow Radiance grade Demonic Beast and made quite a bit of money. They were supposed to be celebrating with porridge, but now all the money from the meat had gone to Xian He, leaving them with nothing to show for their efforts.

When had Li Zhen ever suffered such humiliation? He had been the one bullying others since he was a child; no one had ever dared to bully him. This matter absolutely could not be left unresolved!

Xiao Yang poured a cup of dandelion tea, meant to cool the temper, and pushed it towards Li Zhen, whose face was swollen like a steamed bun. He let out a sinister, cold laugh, "Drink some tea first and calm down. This matter will absolutely not be left unresolved. Yun Ling is my woman, Xiao Yang's woman. Anyone who marries her besides me will die."

"However, that good-for-nothing has Xiao Wu backing him. If we make a move rashly, we'll definitely face Xiao Wu's punishment. So, we can't act directly; we need to kill with a borrowed knife."

The survival environment on the Sky Origin Plateau was harsh, breeding many wicked individuals who would do anything to survive.

These people didn't obey the tribe's rules and operated on the fringes of the law. They robbed, killed, and insulted women – they did all sorts of bad things.

If they hired these people, who specialized in dirty work, to assassinate Xian He, wouldn't that eliminate their eyesore and keep their own hands clean?

"Oh? Kill with a borrowed knife?" Li Zhen's eyes lit up, and he said excitedly, "Are you planning to hire Greedy Wolf, Boss Xiao Yang? They don't come cheap!"

"As long as the objective can be achieved, money is not an issue," Xiao Yang waved his hand.

Meanwhile, after helping Old Man Yun sell Wood Powder Porridge, Xian He went straight to the slave market with the money.

In the Sky Fortune Tribe, many families were too poor to afford food and sold their children.

Seeing a profitable opportunity, some merchants started trading in slaves. They trained slaves into male and female servants, selling them exclusively to wealthy individuals.

Leader Xiao Wu prohibited tribal members from trading people, but in the harsh environment with scarce food, he could only turn a blind eye. As long as the transactions didn't occur within the Sky Fortune Tribe's jurisdiction, he wouldn't interfere.

The slave market was located in the eastern part of the Sky Fortune Tribe. Trading usually took place at dusk, though it also happened at other times, just with fewer people.

When Xian He arrived at the market, there was only one slave merchant, and he seemed to be packing up to leave.

"Wait, boss, don't go yet. I want to buy a slave," Xian He jogged over.

The slave merchant wore a loose cotton robe and a black headscarf, revealing only a pair of shifty eyes, making it impossible to discern his true appearance.

Seeing Xian He, the slave merchant was stunned.

Xian He had invented the irrigation water wheel and married the most beautiful woman in the tribe. He was a celebrity, recognized by almost all the tribespeople.

The slave merchant sized Xian He up and down, then suddenly let out a lewd laugh, "Young man, you've got quite the physique! You just got married yesterday, and today you want to take a few concubines for fun? You've come at the perfect time. I have two beautiful young girls here, guaranteed to satisfy you!"

"It's not for concubines; I want to hire a few maids to serve my Yun Ling," Xian He corrected him.

The slaves were tied to wooden stakes like livestock. Their faces were gaunt and frail, and they all looked pleadingly at Xian He, hoping to be bought by him.

"Buy me, sir, please."

"Buy me! I'm strong and good at farm work."

"Buy me, sir! I fight like a madman; I'll fight anyone you tell me to."

The slaves enthusiastically introduced themselves.

Even though Xian He had clearly stated he only needed female slaves, the male slaves didn't give up. They tried their best to showcase their strengths, not wanting to miss this precious opportunity for freedom. If they were bought by this man, at most they'd be doing farm work. But if they were bought by a hunting team, they would likely be used as bait to attract Demonic Beasts, leading to certain death.

"All of you, shut your stinking mouths!" the slave merchant roared, raising his whip high.

Seeing this, the slaves all cowered like little quails, tucking their necks in and falling silent.

"Guest, follow me!" the slave merchant said with a smile, gesturing for Xian He to follow.

Xian He nodded and followed the slave merchant to several large iron cages covered with tarps.

The slave merchant lifted a corner of the tarp, pointed inside with his whip, and said, "Take a look inside. This pair of twin sister flowers was meticulously raised and trained by my wife since they were young. Not only are they beautiful, but their personalities are also very gentle, and they're skilled in all kinds of housework."

Xian He bent down and peered into the cage. Inside, he saw a girl with pink hair and a girl with blue hair. The pink-haired girl was shielding the blue-haired girl in her arms, staring vigilantly at Xian He.

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