Free Web NovelChapter 553: Chapter 553: Jia Jide
West Plain was designated as Dao City, and it has a history of nearly two hundred years.
In these two hundred years, countless Dao Generals have come and gone, but none like Zhang Yuan, who not only took the initiative to go out and eliminate bandits, but also openly auctioned off the plundered loot.
Even though West Plain City has a strong commercial atmosphere, everyone was shocked by his actions.
Furthermore, the Dao Camp not only announced the auction, but also released specific details.
For instance, merchants participating in the auction must undergo asset verification and pay a deposit. If they back out after bidding, not only will the deposit be forfeited, but they must also cover the price difference...
Although auctioning goods is not new, such detailed rules and many new terms opened the eyes of the merchants in West Plain City.
There were many eager to participate in this auction.
This led to Zhang Yuan’s rapid rise to fame, with his achievements spreading even to neighboring counties of West Plain.
In fact, some of the bandit camps Zhang Yuan led his Daoist Soldiers to conquer did not fall within the jurisdiction of West Plain City.
He was effectively crossing borders to suppress bandits, which, according to Daqian’s law, constitutes a rather serious crime.
But Zhang Yuan is a Dao General, and he was killing bandits. Not to mention the places he ’invaded,’ even Fei Hongming couldn’t use this charge to cause him trouble.
Now, it truly can be said that Fei Hongming is riding a tiger and can’t dismount.
According to insiders from the Daoist Government Office, the second young master of the Fei Family has recently been whipped several times, to the point where his legs are nearly broken.
For a time, the Dao Camp in West Plain even overshadowed the authority of the Daoist Government Office!
As the protagonist standing at the eye of the storm, Zhang Yuan hasn’t led the Daoist Soldiers out for ’income generation’ in recent days.
First, bandit forces within the West Plain County have been thoroughly wiped out, and in the short term, there is no possibility of them ’respawning’ to provide him with targets, leading to unprecedented security.
Secondly, the frequent expeditions of the Daoist Soldiers, while they provided excellent training, left everyone quite exhausted.
A period of rest and recuperation is needed.
Lastly, the confiscated loot was too much and needed to be sold to recover funds.
In the White Tiger Hall of the Dao Camp, Zhang Yuan sat before a desk, expressionlessly flipping through a thick ledger.
This ledger documented the Dao Camp’s income over the past month.
Captain Mo Yanchang stood solemnly to the side.
"Report!"
At that moment, a Sentry hurriedly entered the hall and saluted Zhang Yuan, saying, "Sir, outside there is one who claims to be Jia Jide of the Tudah Tribe, requesting an audience."
Tudah Tribe, Jia Jide?
Zhang Yuan furrowed his brow and turned to look at Mo Yanchang.
Mo Yanchang thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "He does exist, a major Western merchant."
He was succinct, and Zhang Yuan understood instantly.
Anyone referred to as a ’major merchant’ is not an ordinary individual.
After some thought, Zhang Yuan calmly said, "Invite him in."
The Sentry obeyed and left.
Mo Yanchang bowed and asked, "Sir, should I step back?"
"No need."
Zhang Yuan shook his head, "Let’s hear what this major merchant has to say together."
Mo Yanchang silently performed a salute.
Though this Confucian scholar had joined the West Plain Dao Camp for a short time and had no cultivation strength of his own,
In fact, Mo Yanchang had already become the second-in-command of the Dao Camp.
Deeply trusted by Zhang Yuan.
Currently, all the administrative affairs of the Dao Camp were under Mo Yanchang’s control.
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But even with such power, Mo Yanchang remained cautious and impeccable in his conduct.
This scholar had weathered the storms of officialdom and truly matured.
Not long after, the Sentry brought a bearded man in a white robe into the White Tiger Hall.
Behind the man was a veiled girl!
"Jia Jide of the Tudah Tribe, greets the esteemed Dao General!"
The bearded man placed his right hand over his chest, saluting Zhang Yuan with neither humility nor arrogance.
The girl behind him curtsied simultaneously.
"Please, sit."
Zhang Yuan gestured, also instructing, "Serve tea."
"Thank you, Sir."
Jia Jide bowed slightly, then calmly sat down.
The girl he brought stood quietly to the side.
After the servants brought the tea, Jia Jide lightly coughed and said, "Lord Zhang, I took the liberty of visiting this time mainly to inquire about the Dao Camp’s auction."
"Additionally..."
He signaled the girl beside him, "This gift is a token of goodwill; I hope you will accept it."
The veiled girl stepped forward, gracefully bowed before Zhang Yuan, and presented a golden box with both hands.
Zhang Yuan noticed that the girl’s skin was extremely fair, her eyes large and bright. Though her face was hidden, she possessed the appearance of an exceptional beauty. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Moreover, he caught a whiff of a subtle fragrance like orchids mixed with musk!
Unperturbed, Zhang Yuan opened the box lid to reveal a gem the size of a baby’s fist inside.
The gem was crimson, like a flame condensed to its extreme form, radiating a breathtaking brilliance, both beautiful and mysterious.
Zhang Yuan instantly felt a surge of interest.
Because this was not an ordinary ruby; it contained Qianyang Power, categorizing it as a treasure from heaven and earth.
He smiled, "This gift is quite valuable."
A substantial portion of heavenly treasures cannot be monetarily valued, but their high worth is undeniable.
Presenting such a lavish gift at the first meeting naturally raises curiosity about the giver’s intentions.
Jia Jide politely replied, "This is merely a token from our Tudah Tribe."
Zhang Yuan was intrigued.
Jia Jide carried the identity of a trader, yet his words implied he could represent the Tudah Tribe.
His role must be extraordinary.
This reminded Zhang Yuan of the noblewoman from the Hulan Tribe.
He waved his hand, and the box the veiled girl held disappeared instantly.
The veiled girl was suddenly taken aback.
Jia Jide’s eyes also flashed with a hint of surprise.
His cultivation and strength were quite high, yet he couldn’t see Zhang Yuan’s movements, finding them profoundly mysterious.
Zhang Yuan said lightly, "I accept this gift. As for the Dao Camp’s auction, if you have any needs, discuss them with Captain Mo Yanchang here."
With that, he pointed to Mo Yanchang beside him.
The greatest secret of Zhang Yuan was Divine Nest. Previously, he never showcased the extraordinary abilities bestowed by his Host in front of others.
But now Zhang Yuan’s strength had reached the pinnacle of Tier Six, and entities like the Gray-toothed Lynx and Red-eyed Crow were gradually being recognized, so he didn’t mind occasionally revealing some of his power.
Sometimes, showing off can be very effective!
Jia Jide’s eyes held a peculiar expression.
He had come to visit not mainly because of the auction of loot.
But to meet and connect with Zhang Yuan, the West Plain Dao General.
For this, he spared no expense.
Yet unbeknownst to him, Zhang Yuan was even more formidable than anticipated!
