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"Fourth Brother? What are you doing here?"

Li Ran stopped as he passed through the bustling central district of the Imperial Capital.

Li Ji found this rather strange. The place was a roaring sea of voices. How had Fifth Brother, a blind man, noticed him when he had not even realized Fifth Brother was nearby?

"I started a fruit orchard project a while ago. I'm here studying the market."

All Li Ji could think about was making money. After earning military merits, he had exchanged them for a substantial sum.

Then he had begun developing his businesses again. This time, he stayed away from spirit herbs, which took too long to grow. Having learned his lesson last time, he planned to plant some high-yield fruit instead.

According to Li Ji's research, this fruit sold extremely well and was in high demand throughout the country.

He had asked around extensively and learned a great deal from others' experience.

And if the fruit he grew was top-grade, it would fetch an even higher price.

If the returns were good enough, he could even encourage everyone in his fief to grow it.

Li Ji also asked whether Li Ran had any suggestions. After all, everyone knew how clever Li Ran was.

But that stumped Li Ran. He had been blind for years. How would he know anything about changes in the market? He only knew a little about cultivation and military strategy.

He could only wish Fourth Brother great profits. Still, he was puzzled. Fourth Brother had a fief and received a share of its tax revenue, so food and clothing were assured. Why was he working so hard to make money?

At this, Li Ji sighed. He had lost far too much on spirit herbs last time and owed quite a lot