Teaching Mode!

"How is that possible?"

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Merlin chuckled lightly.

Yol then chimed in with a smile, taking over the conversation:

"These people may have some useful information, but they won't provide it for free. They'll charge a suitable fee for information or guidance."

Merlin, having spent a considerable amount of time in the ports of Frevanz with newspaper reporters in the past, had some understanding of the attire and demeanor of such individuals.

At this moment, the three of them stood at the port, appearing as newcomers who didn't know where to go or understand the place.

Instantly, some individuals who made a living from such activities, like sharks smelling blood, zeroed in on them.

Glances of appraisal were cast their way.

However, most of these gazes quickly moved on, and in the end, only a young man wearing a baseball cap approached them.

The young man stopped about two meters in front of Merlin and the other two, revealing a simple and honest smile:

"Hello, sirs. You look new. Are you travelers who just arrived at Sea Swallow Island? Is there anything I, Monde, can help you with?

I'm in charge of this port area for now. Whether you need a place to stay, eat, or find someone, just tell me.

I know this town very well."

His words carried an air of sincerity that easily made people feel good about him. Merlin observed him; his build was proportionate but not thin, his finger joints were distinct, and the webbing between his thumb and index finger had a thick layer of calluses.

Furthermore, judging by the stride length and breathing rate he displayed when approaching, he didn't seem like an ordinary person.

Merlin narrowed his eyes slightly and then asked, "You don't look like someone who's short on money, brother?

And you mentioned 'for now' and 'this area' is your responsibility? Could you elaborate? I'm a bit curious right now."

Merlin got straight to the point: "We're new here and plan to stay for a while. We want to buy a house. Do you have any good leads?"

Monde touched the brim of his hat, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, and grinned, "There's nothing I can't say. I'm a formal student at the Rockheart Kendo Dojo.

This port is jointly managed by our Rockheart and two other factions in town. The port area is divided into three sections, and you're currently standing in the area we're responsible for, which is why I came over.

As for 'for now,' it's because in our Rockheart Kendo Dojo, students whose families are too poor to pay tuition are assigned to work at the port for a period every so often. This allows them to earn some extra money to cover their tuition, and it also gives them a chance to introduce anyone interested in learning kendo to us.

In the second case, if I can recruit new students, the teacher will give me a commission from their tuition fees."

Merlin's gaze was somewhat subtle. Was this guy genuinely naive? Was all this information free? However, Merlin was now a bit curious about the owner of the Rockheart Dojo. His methods were good, and his character was also good; he truly lived up to being a merchant's son.

At this moment, Merlin's eyes held a hint of curiosity:

"From what you're saying, the business at this port is handled by the two other factions along with yours. Don't you ever have conflicts?"

Monde heard this and puffed out his chest with a sense of pride:

"On Sea Swallow Island, our teacher is the strongest. Therefore, they all give our Kendo Dojo face.

Besides, the students in our dojo are very united.

Our senior disciple, who is also our teacher's son, is a powerhouse who is close to reaching the Iron Cutting Sword Master Realm!

And six months ago, our senior disciple personally took down a pirate with a bounty of thirty million Belly!"

Seeing the genuine admiration in his eyes, Merlin's heart stirred. If what he said was true, then this Rockheart Kendo Dojo was probably not as simple as it seemed.

After all, information about the Iron Cutting Sword Master Realm wasn't common knowledge in the North Blue.

Speaking of which, Monde asked curiously:

"By the way, do you want to settle down here? If you want to buy a house, you can buy a house from our Rockheart Kendo Dojo.

Our teacher owns many businesses in town, and our dojo is involved in almost all the real estate business on the island.

What kind of unit are you looking for?

Do you want a place in the bustling downtown area, or closer to the outskirts of town, nearer to our dojo? I'd recommend the outskirts, though it's a bit remote, it's safer because our Rockheart Kendo Dojo is located nearby."

A chatterbox?

Watching him spill out all sorts of information like pouring beans, Merlin's gaze became very subtle, and he looked at him with a complex expression:

"Do I need to pay for this information you're giving me?"

Monde suddenly froze, his mouth twitching violently. He looked at Merlin as if he wanted to cry:

"I forgot this couldn't be said for free. Uh, how about you give me whatever you think is appropriate?"

Merlin couldn't help but sigh. Yol, beside him, covered her mouth and giggled, while Lami imitated Merlin's sigh.

What a simpleton!

At this moment, Merlin chuckled:

"I won't give you even one Belly."

Monde's mouth twitched, and he sighed with a bitter expression. However, at this moment, Merlin smiled and said, "If I buy a house on the outskirts based on your recommendation, and enroll in your Kendo Dojo, how much commission would you get?"

Monde's eyes widened, and he looked at Merlin with a mixture of surprise and suspicion. "Seriously? You're not messing with me, are you?"

However, in the next instant, Monde's smile became radiant. "As for my commission, it depends on which type of house you want to buy and what kind of student you plan to become."

Monde paused for a moment here, but continued nonetheless:

"If you're buying a house, like those detached houses with small yards that start at a hundred square meters, it might cost tens of millions of Belly. I get half a percent commission on those.

As for students, The first type is like me, a special work-study student, where teachers will occasionally assign tasks that earn living expenses while I'm studying swordsmanship.

The second type is for ordinary students who can pay the regular fees, which are one hundred thousand Belly per quarter. These students don't have to do the time-consuming tasks that I do; they only need to cultivate their swordsmanship according to their own will.

And finally, there's the VIP student. These students also pay their tuition for one quarter upfront, but the tuition for VIP students is one million Belly per quarter.

However, there are very few students who are this wealthy here.

And if I introduce ordinary or VIP students, I can also receive half a percent of their tuition fees each quarter as a deduction for my own tuition."

Upon hearing this, Merlin gradually pictured a shrewd, money-grubbing merchant in his mind, the owner of the training ground.

"So, are there any differences in teaching quality between the three types of students?

It can't be the same, can it?" Yol asked curiously at this point.

Monde grinned and shook his head:

"Of course, there will be differences.

VIP students are personally taught by the teachers or the senior disciples, and they receive professional instruction that answers all their questions.

Ah, our senior disciple is also the teacher's daughter. She's nineteen this year, very beautiful, and her swordsmanship is also superb, second only to the teacher and the senior disciple.

As for work-study and ordinary students, they are initially taught the basics by the senior disciples in the training ground. The teacher only gives group lectures from time to time."

Hearing this, a smile appeared in Merlin's eyes:

"Clearly priced teaching, that's not bad. Although it lacks some human touch, there are gains and losses, after all!"

In Merlin's opinion, in this peculiar teaching model, the most important ones should be the work-study students and the VIP students.

One was a direct disciple they cultivated themselves.

The other was a patron they cultivated themselves.

Only benefits, no drawbacks.

And the person who thought of this teaching method, the owner of the training ground, should also be an interesting person.

"Let's go!" Merlin said to Monde. Monde was taken aback, a little confused, but also anxious. "Are you trying to kick me out?"

Merlin was speechless. "Buy a house! Enroll."

Upon hearing this, Monde's eyes widened first, and then he nodded with a beaming smile. "Okay, okay, I'll lead the way."

Monde led the way, with Merlin, Yol, and Lami following behind. At this moment, Yol asked hesitantly, "Have you decided to stay here?"

Merlin nodded lightly, his voice calm. "The environment here is good. Let's stay for a while and see! As for future matters, we'll talk about them later."

Yol also nodded gently in response.

Led by Monde, they walked through streets and alleys, and after a moment, the four arrived at the entrance of a detached shop in the center of the small town.

Monde said, "This is where we sell houses for our training ground. We have some floor plans here you can look at.

Whichever one you like later, I'll take you to see the house you've chosen."

Leading the way into the shop, they arrived at the counter. Monde smiled sheepishly at a middle-aged man in his fifties behind the counter and said, "Uncle Ah Shui, I've brought people to buy a house!"

Looking up at the mention of his name, Uncle Ah Shui saw that it was Monde and immediately smiled. "Business is here! You're lucky today, kid."

Saying that, he glanced at Merlin and Yol, and without further ado, began to introduce the available properties he had.

Soon, Merlin and Yol had their eye on a small villa located on the outskirts of town, near a lake area.

A villa with a total area of two hundred square meters, not too big, not too small, with a yard.

A moment later.

Led by Monde.

They arrived on a street on the outskirts of town, at the entrance of the house they had chosen.

This was a small villa-style house with a two-story main structure.

The house was surrounded by a three-meter-high courtyard wall, and a gate like an iron fence opened.

After entering through the gate, a spacious small courtyard came into view. To the right of the courtyard was a small pond connected to an underground water source, with a rock garden standing above it.

A bluestone path led straight to the villa's entrance.

Merlin and the others entered the villa.

Electricity and water were already connected inside the villa.

The first floor consisted of a living room, a kitchen, and a bathroom.

The second floor had five rooms: a master bedroom, three secondary bedrooms, and a study.

Each of the bedrooms had a separate bathroom.

Additionally, a tea pavilion was built on the roof of the second floor.

Although the villa wasn't large, it had a cozy, home-like warmth that Merlin, Yol, and Lami were very satisfied with.

So, they promptly went back to pay.

The total was twenty-one million Belly.

In an instant, a little more than half of their total savings was gone.

Then, led by Monde, Merlin and the other three began purchasing furniture and daily necessities in town, and finally hired someone to transport them back to furnish their rooms.

Seven o'clock in the afternoon, After everything was done.

They treated Monde to a big meal.

Merlin and Monde agreed to go to the dojo at nine the next morning to complete the enrollment procedures.