Chapter 5, The Cost of Kindness

My name is Ye Yinzhu. I come from Arcadia

Out of respect for the magician, Gern arranged a separate room for Yinzhu to rest. Sitting on the bed, Yinzhu was troubled and deep in thought. He had attempted several times to connect with his spatial ring using his mental power, but all had failed. Moreover, he had a vague feeling that the spatial ring seemed to be getting further away from him.

The slave market is divided into seven areas. The outermost area is where lowly commoner slaves are sold; here, even a strong human is worth no more than fifty gold coins. The next area is dedicated to the sale of lowly magical beasts. As one moves deeper into the market, the items for sale become increasingly expensive across the subsequent five areas. Naturally, in a small town like Roer, there are not many precious items available; only the slave markets in larger cities offer truly valuable goods. For instance, dragon tamers and beautiful elves.

Why? Why did you steal my ring? Haven't I already given you the gold? There is no more music...

Hello, welcome to this team. May I ask, are you really just a novice mage?

Yin Zhu was lost in thought as he gazed, for he could not discern the exact age of the woman. At first glance, she appeared youthful and radiant like a young girl, yet upon closer inspection, she lacked the naivety of youth. Her noble and elegant demeanor was enough to make those who fantasized about her feel ashamed of themselves.

The middle-aged man said generously

Gern hurriedly said: "Exactly, you bunch of kids, be quiet! Magic is not something you can just look at casually. Yin Zhu, don't pay attention to them. By the way, have you lost your wizard badge? If you have it, it's best to bring it along."

Yin Zhu said somewhat shyly. Without a qin in hand, what could he play?

I am sorry, but my magic cannot be revealed to you.

His eyes are large and bright, but they lack the clarity of Yin Zhu's. Within his gaze, there is an abundance of hatred and various complex negative emotions

The Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps is stationed in a courtyard at the north gate of Roer City, consisting entirely of male members, including the leader, Gern, with a total of sixty-seven members. Among them, there are twenty heavy sword warriors, ten archers, ten light cavalry, and the largest group, twenty-seven spear and shield warriors, making for a relatively complete range of troop types. Established six years ago, most of the mercenaries are aged between twenty-five and forty. Gern is a green-level Earth Warrior, and it is due to his leadership that the Iron Thorn has risen to an E-level mercenary corps within five years. His goal is to advance to D-level, entering the ranks of mid-tier mercenary corps, which would significantly increase their hiring fees.

At that moment, in a deserted corner of Roer City, the little beggar sealed the box in his hands and murmured to himself: "It turns out to be a space ring, what a pity, I cannot take out the things inside. Never mind, I will just keep it as a memento. In this world, there are not many pure-hearted good people like this; let’s just teach him a lesson. What if it’s a space ring? Hmph, with this lead box, he won’t be able to use mental waves to contact me. In this world, there are not many pure-hearted good people like this; let’s just teach him a lesson. What if it’s a space ring? Hmph, with this lead box, he won’t be able to use mental waves to contact me. Dozens of gold coins are enough for my travel and tuition fees. Father, oh no, old man, just wait, one day I will come back to reclaim what I deserve.

When Ye Yinzhu arrived at the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps under the leadership of Ge En, the mercenaries were making their final preparations, as they were set to depart early the next morning

The woman quickly noticed Yin Zhu's gaze; her gentle eyes met his in the air, and she immediately felt a spark of brightness before her. A hint of surprise appeared on her delicate face, and two unusual glimmers emanated from her beautiful eyes. There was no trace of malice, only a tentative brush against the light in Yin Zhu's eyes.

At this moment, he had completely forgotten that the little beggar had also said he was a good person when he stole his ring earlier

Yin Zhu can naturally tell that the price of the kudu purchased from Ge En is a favorable price, "Thank you, Uncle Ge En"

Yin Zhu readily agreed with a clear voice and directly jumped down from the horse, diving into the carriage.

I am going to the Milan Magic Martial Arts Academy of the Milan Empire

Being in Bopang, caught in a dilemma, should I continue to Milan? There are no travel expenses or letters of introduction left. Should I go back? Similarly, there are no travel expenses for that either, and having lost five guqins, how can he go to meet his teacher, Qin Shang?

Gern nodded and said, "Little brother, judging by your appearance just now, you must be a high-level red-tier mage."

That is wonderful, truly wonderful. The Milan Magic Martial Arts Academy is located just outside the capital city of the Milan Empire, Milan. Our mercenary group is on a mission to Milan City this time; why not come with us? Our mercenary group will cover the expenses on the way, and when we arrive, I will give you an additional twenty gold coins. What do you think?

Watching their retreating figures, Hart chuckled, "Gern is truly fortunate; I never expected to find such a naive magician. Iron Thorn finally has a magician, albeit temporarily, but it will allow them to level up."

Perhaps it was due to the act of lying that his face turned red

In the early morning, as the first rays of sunlight illuminated the earth, the northern gate of Roer City had already become lively. The Iron Thorn Mercenary Group, consisting of a total of sixty-eight members, was fully equipped and ready to depart. The first and last of the three horse-drawn carriages were loaded with goods, while the middle one carried the employer, Anya. The twenty strongest greatsword warriors of the mercenary group surrounded the three carriages, with archers positioned beside them, and twenty-seven spear and shield warriors forming the outer layer. Ten light cavalrymen led the way ahead. The newly purchased twenty horned horses, aside from those pulling the carriages, were loaded with the party's supplies, and everything was arranged in an orderly manner.

Hart took the money bag and casually tucked it into his bosom, smiling as he said, "What is there to count? Do I not trust you? Your Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps is the only resident mercenary group in our Roer City"

Yin Zhu did not respond, and a cold light flickered in his clear black eyes. Closing his eyes, a faint red glow quietly emanated from the center of his brow, forming a dark red magical hexagram in front of him

The car curtain was lifted, revealing Anya's captivating visage

No, no, of course I would. But, Uncle Gern, could you tell me what a mercenary is

Here you go

Gern wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, knowing that wizards are typically very proud. If his subordinates insisted on having him demonstrate magic, what would happen if he withdrew in anger?

You don't even know what a mercenary is? Let me tell you.

Hello, Sister Anya

Ge En smiled mysteriously, "A Crimson-level high-ranking mage. From now on, our Iron Thorn can also be considered to have a mage. Once we complete our mission in Milan City, we can conveniently register as a D-level mercenary group at the local mercenary guild."

Praise to Fablan, she has finally departed

Gern said excitedly

Profane thoughts? What does that mean

The appearance of the woman instantly captured the attention of all the mercenaries, but after a brief gaze, they all lowered their heads, with Gern being no exception. It was as if continuing to stare would desecrate the "goddess" before them. Only Ye Yinzhu's bewildered gaze remained fixed on the woman. Standing there, he was the only one in the courtyard whose intangible aura could be compared to that of the young girl.

Gern still thought that Yin Zhu was dissatisfied with the amount of money he had given, and hurriedly said: "We have also contributed to the payment for this stallion. What? Are you unwilling?"

Oh? Another newcomer has arrived. He looks a bit frail! Captain, what is his profession?

Get up, the ground is cold

Looking into Ge'en's sincere eyes, the gloom in Yin Zhu's heart caused by the loss of the spatial ring faded somewhat. "Uncle Ge'en, you are truly a good person, of course I am willing."

He tightly grasped the box containing the ring, and a faint green light flashed by. His petite figure quickly vanished from sight

Ye Yin Zhu, as a magician, was assigned next to the middle carriage. Riding a horned horse for the first time, he felt a mix of excitement and panic. Although the horned horse was a bit bumpy to ride, this gentle first-tier magical beast was quite easy to tame, and he quickly adapted to the sensation of being on horseback. After all, his physical condition was far from as frail as it appeared on the surface.

The mercenary groups are divided into eight levels, ranked from top to bottom as S, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Among these, E, F, and G levels are referred to as low-tier mercenary groups, C and D levels are known as mid-tier mercenary groups, B level is classified as high-tier mercenary group, while S and A levels are termed as super-tier mercenary groups. Currently, the Iron Thorn Mercenary Group is an E-level group and has completed sufficient tasks. However, to advance from low-tier to mid-tier D level, they require a magician to pass the review of the Mercenary Guild. This is also the primary reason why Geng Ken hired Yin Zhu for this relatively non-dangerous task. The Iron Thorn Mercenary Group is currently an E-level group and has completed sufficient tasks. However, to advance from low-tier to mid-tier D level, they require a magician to pass the review of the Mercenary Guild. This is also the primary reason why Geng Ken hired Yin Zhu for this relatively non-dangerous task

Alright, let's go. Hart, have your people send the wildebeest to us later, at the usual place

Yin Zhu exclaimed in shock, a feeling of panic suddenly surged in his heart. The spatial ring itself was extremely precious, but for him, what was even more valuable were the five ancient zithers within the ring! Additionally, the letter from Qin Shang and all the remaining gold coins were also inside the ring. At this moment, if the ring were to be lost, he would instantly become destitute.

Yin Zhu took out all the gold coins he had prepared to buy the antelope from his bosom, which seemed to be more than thirty coins, and held them in both hands in front of the little beggar, placing them into his outstretched hand

Ye Yin Zhu inquired

Gern secretly sighed in relief, glad that he had not harbored any ill thoughts towards this female boss, as offending a magician would be unwise. However, he was unaware that the person before him, Yin Zhu, had already reached the high level of yellow grade in terms of magical ability, and Anya was clearly not merely of orange grade.

Ye Yin Zhu lamented, "Uncle, I’m afraid I can’t buy the kudu. I lost my space ring, and all my money is inside it"

Neither Ge En nor Ha Te mocked Yin Zhu for being unable to produce gold coins; on the contrary, both displayed a hint of surprise on their faces

The spatial ring and its master share a spiritual connection, and only the master can unlock the seal of the ring. Any external force attempting to forcibly impact it will only result in damage to the ring. There is only one explanation for the loss of the ring; at that moment, Yin Zhu had already realized that while he was helping the little beggar, the beggar had bumped into him to attract attention and had stealthily taken his spatial ring.

Gern looked at Yin Zhu with a mix of amusement and exasperation. The handsome young man in front of him was gazing at him earnestly, showing no signs of joking.

Gendao: "Praise to Fablan, Miss Anya, we are almost ready, and we will definitely set off on time tomorrow morning"

As Ye Yin Zhu entered the slave market, his first impression was one of noise, with various sounds rising and falling around him. The place was vast, and in that moment, being completely inexperienced, he had no idea where to buy a horned horse. He hurriedly approached a middle-aged man passing by and asked, "Sir, hello, could you please tell me where I can find a horned horse for sale"

Yin Zhu discovered that he suddenly felt an extremely strong longing for the qin. After sixteen years, he had spent almost every day with the qin, which had long since become his best companion. At this moment, all the qins were lost, and that feeling of loss made him profoundly sad.

While speaking, Yin Zhu showed no concern for the dirt on the other person's hands, grasping both of his hands. He felt that they were very soft hands; although small, the fingers were exceptionally long

At this moment, Ge En finally came to his senses, inwardly cursing himself for his lack of composure. This was not the first time he had seen her; why was he still reacting this way? He hurriedly said, "Miss Anya, this is my newly hired magician, Ye Yinzhu, who will also be participating in our mission. With his addition, we will surely be able to better escort you and your goods"

Ah?

Yin Zhu smiled, his gentle and kind smile resembling that of an angel. He felt a sense of comfort in his heart and thought to himself, so this is what it feels like to help others. "Goodbye"

Ye Yin Zhu looked at the busy mercenaries and said, "Uncle Ge'en, your mercenary group has more than sixty members. Why did you only buy twenty steeds just now? Isn't that insufficient for riding?"

So that's how it is, Uncle Gern, are you asking me to become a mercenary

The mercenaries were all clad in leather armor, and their pace was not slow. By midday, they had already distanced themselves from Roer City and were gradually heading inland towards the Kingdom of Boha. The primary objective was to cover ground, and only after every hour of travel would Gern order a brief rest. When the sun hung directly in the sky, they had a simple meal of dry rations before continuing their journey

Yin Zhu curiously asked, "Uncle Ge'en, are you very afraid of Sister Anya?"

Completed. Unable to make contact

After listening to Ge En's words, Ye Yinzhu finally realized that the elegant and noble woman before her was actually the employer for this journey

A melodious sound came from the entrance, and Yin Zhu turned back simultaneously with Ge En. In that instant, he felt a slight fluctuation in his mental energy.

The bamboo fighting energy is divided into three levels: green bamboo, yellow bamboo, and purple bamboo. Similar to the sound bamboo's cultivation of the lute magic, the colors displayed at different levels differ from the seven colors of the rainbow on the continent. Each level consists of nine tiers. The faint yellow light emanating from him represents the first tier of yellow bamboo. In terms of level, his fighting energy is even slightly higher than that of the lute magic. According to the continent's rainbow classification, it corresponds to the standard of green level first tier, which can be considered the level of an earth warrior. However, his fighting energy is primarily intended to assist the lute magic.

Gendao: "It is not fear, but rather an inexplicable feeling that I always have when I am in her presence, as if I cannot lift my head. She is the most beautiful and the most noble woman I have ever seen. To be frank, I cannot even entertain any thoughts of disrespect towards her."

Upon first encountering the beggar, the pure-hearted Yin Zhu thought to herself, judging by his appearance, he seemed to be about the same age as I am. However, he is so thin and small. He lost his mother at the age of three and was abandoned by his father at ten. What a pitiable fate! A sense of compassion arose spontaneously, and she unconsciously walked up to the beggar and sat down in front of him

The little beggar was taken aback; what he saw were Yin Zhu's pair of clear, untainted black eyes. For some reason, a deep tremor stirred within his heart, but soon it was replaced by the joy of having obtained gold coins.

A hint of joy appeared in Gern's eyes as he continued to ask, "So where are you going now?"

A glimmer of contemplation appeared in Ge'en's eyes; his thoughts were evidently not as rough as his exterior suggested. No wonder she came all the way to Roer alone to procure tea leaves. It turns out she is a noble sorceress. Yinzhu, can you tell what level she is? Is she more powerful than you?

A woman appeared at the gate of the courtyard, walking in gracefully. The simple white long dress reflected a luxurious glow on her, while her flowing sea-blue hair, reminiscent of rippling waves, cascaded mostly behind her, with two strands hanging in front, covering her ears. Her snow-white, delicate face radiated a soft light, complemented by a petite, straight nose, an elegant and elongated neck, and lips that were plump and inviting, resembling a beautifully crafted visage by a deity, making her look like a celestial being descended to earth. Her slender figure was tall and upright, with only two white, tender calves, as delicate as lotus roots, peeking out from beneath the long dress, evoking thoughts and fantasies.

He waved to the little beggar, and only then did he enter the slave market

Ye Yin Zhu felt a momentary daze in his mind, and his gaze became momentarily blank, as a wave of dizziness washed over him, but it returned to normal in an instant. A pure and innocent heart is free of any distractions, and it is precisely for this reason that Yin Zhu's progress in cultivation is so rapid, whether in mental strength or willpower, justifying Qin Shang's praise of him as a genius. Under the stimulation of the strange light in the woman's eyes, a dark red glow once again emanated from his forehead, forming a barrier of mental strength. Such a pure mental strength probe is the most common practice among wizards, used to assess each other's capabilities.

Anya did not reveal anything, but smiled slightly and said, "It is always a good thing to have a powerful magician join us"

A middle-aged man walked into the slave market with Yin Zhu, asking as he walked, "Little brother, my name is Ge En, what is your name? Where are you from?"

Yin Zhu's clear black eyes were fixed on Anya, subconsciously landing on her full bosom, and he thought to himself, this sister Anya's chest muscles are quite strong!

Yin Zhu shook her head and said, "I cannot determine her level, but she is certainly stronger than I am"

Ah! My space ring is lost

That's great, thank you, sir

Yin Zhu seriously said: "She must be a sorceress; she just tested me with her mental power, there is no mistake."

As soon as the badge was issued, the mercenaries fell silent and, at Gern's invitation, resumed their busy activities

Reclaiming the released mental energy, Yin Zhu's complexion had already turned pale

Yin Zhu expressed his gratitude to the middle-aged man with great politeness. The elegant demeanor cultivated over many years amidst the sounds of the guqin naturally emerged, and combined with his handsome appearance, it easily left a favorable impression on others

Sister Anya, is there something you need?

A mercenary in his thirties curiously asked

The middle-aged man appeared to be in his forties, clad in exquisite black leather armor. On the left side of his chest was an emblem depicting a sword and shield crossed, entwined with a thorny pattern. He was tall, comparable to a giant, and carried a two-handed sword measuring one and a half meters on his back

Gern was taken aback, looking at Yin Zhu in surprise and saying, "No way. She seems to be just a merchant."

Ye Yin Zhu immediately thought of Qin Shang's admonition and instinctively nodded, "Yes!"

What does losing the spatial ring mean? It means he has lost the treasured artifact of the Qin sect, it means he has lost all his travel funds and the letter of introduction to the Milan Academy. "I have nothing left, what should I do? What on earth should I do?"

Anya smiled and nodded, saying: "Then I can rest assured. You all are busy, see you at the city gate tomorrow morning"

Gern let out a bitter laugh and said, "Do you think I enjoy being stationed in this godforsaken place? Without strength, it is simply impossible to settle in those big cities. Alright, this little brother is someone I brought along; for my sake, give him a discount, just two gold coins will do. Little brother, you can choose from these twenty-one horses. Although they are not top-quality steeds, the endurance of the horses here in Hart is quite decent."

At this moment, Yin Zhu's gaze was fixed on the leader of the Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps, Ge En, who was at the front of the group, filled with envy and astonishment. Ge En was not merely a terrestrial warrior, but a terrestrial knight. His mount was surprisingly a tamed dragon. The fourth-tier Green Ridge Earth Dragon measured a full five meters in length and stood over two meters tall, with relatively small forelimbs, fully supported by its two robust hind legs. Its entire body exhibited a dark green hue. In addition to its charging power, this fourth-tier tamed dragon also possessed decent defensive capabilities and the ability to spit corrosive acid. Although it was considered a lower-tier dragon, it was significantly stronger than lower-tier magical beasts. With the initial strength of the green tier, Ge En, equipped with this dragon, was capable of contending with mid-tier terrestrial warriors. This tamed dragon was the treasure of the entire Iron Thorn Mercenary Corps, and it had taken Ge En considerable effort to acquire it.

Gern seems quite familiar with this environment. "This is how the slave market in Roer City is. If you visit the slave markets in the big cities in the future, you will see large stables that are as grand as a super-large picture book, where there are fine kudu, with at least hundreds to choose from."

While speaking, Gern pointed to a huge shed ahead.

Little brother, what is this...

He had given all the gold coins he carried with him to that little beggar just now, and instinctively urged his mental power to retrieve money from the spatial ring. However, the next moment, the expression on his face had already stiffened.

Your name is quite strange, oh, we have arrived

The surprise in the woman's eyes intensified a bit more, "Captain Ge'en, won't you introduce me?"

You will understand this ... ... in the future

The sudden blow of losing everything reignited hope in Ye Yinzhu's heart due to Ge En's proposal, but it all came too abruptly, leaving him somewhat dazed

Upon entering the stable, a strong, pungent odor immediately assaulted Yin Zhu's senses, causing him to furrow his brow. He was accustomed to the fresh air of the azure sea, and in such a filthy environment, he felt quite uncomfortable. Inside the stable, there were about dozens of horses, and the horse traders were negotiating prices with several customers.

For some reason, Yin Zhu suddenly felt a strong sense of closeness to the woman who had appeared. The aura she exuded was very comforting to him, a feeling he had only experienced with his teacher, Qin Shang.

"Captain Ge'en, just in time. How is the preparation going?"

You want to buy a wildebeest! I happen to be going there as well, so let me take you.

Gern let out a bitter laugh, "I would like to buy one for each person, but the problem is that the mercenary group's finances are limited. The wildebeests I purchased are all for transporting goods and carrying employers. If it weren't for the employers footing the bill, I wouldn't even be willing to buy twenty of them. We mercenaries are used to running around outside, and we all wear leather armor, which is light and doesn't weigh much, so our speed won't be much slower than that of the wildebeests. But rest assured, you are a magician, so naturally, you will be riding a horse."

The wizard's badge has indeed not been lost. That day, Yin Zhu casually tucked the badge he received from the Wizard Guild in Luna City into his possession, and the map and the purple mask he received as a gift are also still with him because they were not placed in the ring

Gern was also startled by Yin Zhu's sudden reaction

Ye Yin Zhu politely greeted the elegantly poised female boss.

Having spoken, she elegantly turned and left

This suggests that she might be an Orange-level magician

Anya smiled and said: "You are a magician, so why bother riding a horse? Why not come and sit in the carriage instead? By the looks of you, it seems to be your first time riding a unicorn; after a while, you might not be able to endure it. This journey will likely take us a month to reach Milan."

Uh ... ...

Gern nodded and said, "Consider it a temporary mercenary position. To be honest, our Iron Thorn Mercenary Group really does not have the financial means to hire a magician for an extended period. This time, we are escorting a batch of goods and their owner to Milan. There is basically no danger along the way, so let’s help each other out, what do you think?"

Thank you, thank you, sir

Due to the suddenness of his action in standing up, his body made slight contact with Yin Zhu. As Yin Zhu firmly grasped his hand to steady him, his slender and elongated fingers subtly brushed, performing a discreet gesture

After leaving the Azure Sea, feelings of anger emerged in Yin Zhu's mind for the first time. He had offered his kindness, only to have the most important thing stolen from him. He is a Qinshi magician! Without the guqin, he cannot perform his qin magic at all. Moreover, those five guqins are the treasures of the Qin Sect, having accompanied him for sixteen years. How could he not be anxious about losing them so suddenly

While speaking, Ge En clapped his hands vigorously, drawing the attention of all the mercenaries to himself. "Come, everyone, let's pause for a moment. I would like to introduce this young brother, Ye Yinzhu, who is the new member of our mercenary group. He will be accompanying us to Milan."

Generally, there are only two types of people who enter the slave market through the main gate: those who come to sell and those who come to buy. The sellers are naturally merchants or families so impoverished that they have no choice but to sell themselves or their children. The buyers, on the other hand, are usually dignitaries and nobles. However, regardless of which group they belong to, it is difficult for either to feel any inclination towards charity. Merchants are driven by profit and will not pay attention to beggars; the impoverished cannot even support themselves, let alone others. As for the nobles, they are more concerned about their fine garments being soiled by beggars. Therefore, it is evident that this little beggar's choice to beg here is not very wise. If he were a bit stronger, he might even be sold as a slave, but he is indeed very small and, coupled with his filthy appearance, he is worth even less than bathwater in the eyes of those diligent merchants.

Hart quickly agreed with a smile and hurried to select the kudu. In a short while, twenty-one kudus had been brought up. It was evident that Gern was his regular customer, so he did not bother to select carefully. He took out a pouch of money from his pocket and said, "As per the usual practice, two kudus for five gold coins. Here are fifty gold coins; please count them."

Ye Yin Zhu was unaware that the status of wizards and their positions in the Dragon Qinuus continent were much higher than he had imagined. It is the most noble profession; even a red-level wizard holds a status significantly higher than that of a warrior of the same rank. Wizards are very proud and rarely show interest in mercenary work, with most being loyal to various nations. The presence of a wizard has always been an important indicator of the strength of a mercenary group. The hiring prices are also exorbitantly high

Ye Yin Zhu hesitated for a moment, thinking to himself that returning was definitely not an option. He absolutely could not go back to see Grandpa Qin without retrieving the spatial ring. It would be better to head to Milan first, as Zi had said he would go there to find him. He would discuss what to do with Zi once they met.

Sitting cross-legged, in order to calm his mind, he began to cultivate his bamboo fighting spirit. A yellow light quietly emanated from within him, forming a gentle barrier that enveloped Yin Zhu's body. The fighting spirit flowed continuously through his meridians, and that fresh, gentle sensation gradually dispelled Yin Zhu's inner unease and worries, allowing him to enter a meditative state.

Good!

Gern instinctively wiped the sweat from his forehead

The little beggar saw someone stop in front of him, and his eyes immediately lit up. "Sir, sir, I beg you to spare some money."

Gern tentatively asked, "Little brother, are you alright"

The commission offered by the employer this time is quite generous, so we, the Iron Thorns, will mobilize in full force. We will set off early tomorrow morning. Yin Zhu, you just need to stay by my side.

As soon as these words were spoken, the mercenaries erupted into collective cheers; they had been waiting for this day for far too long. The elevation of the mercenary group's rank directly impacted their income. After all, being a mercenary was all about the money. In an instant, Yin Zhu became the darling of the mercenaries. One by one, they curiously looked at this handsome young man, asking questions and even requesting him to cast a spell for them to see.

Her movements while walking are gentle, poised, and as ethereal as a wisp of dust, resembling a captivating lily floating through the clouds

Ah! How is that possible

Sound Bamboo

At this moment, the little beggar was looking down. Under the sunlight, he caught sight of the space ring in Yin Zhu's hand, which was shimmering with light. His delicate and nimble hands trembled slightly, and only then did he stand up under Yin Zhu's pull, expressing his gratitude: "Sir, thank you. You are truly a good person"

The horse trader seemed to recognize Gern, and upon seeing him approach, immediately sent someone to greet him. "Oh, isn't this Commander Gern? What brings you here? Are you planning another operation? These wildebeests are all new arrivals; feel free to select a few."

Trembling with both hands, he almost frantically stuffed the gold coins into his bosom; his movements were so swift that even Yin Zhu was taken aback.

Yin Zhu nodded and said: "Indeed! It is of the red level, high tier"

Alright, alright, everyone quiet down, don't scare Young Brother Ye.

Anya first felt a surge of anger when she saw Yin Zhu looking at her in a way that made her feel shy. However, when she noticed the pure and untainted gaze of Yin Zhu, her anger quietly dissipated, much like the feelings Yin Zhu had for her. Faced with this handsome and exceptionally charismatic young man, she couldn't help but feel a sense of fondness rising within her, not because of Yin Zhu's appearance, but due to the unblemished aura that surrounded him.

He casually took out a red badge from his pocket and pinned it on the left side of his chest. Although the sixteen-year-old Ye Yinzhu still appeared somewhat youthful, the badge on his chest had already proven his professional identity. The badge issued by the Mage Guild cannot be forged, as it possesses a unique magical fluctuation. To create this badge, Qin Shang had even specially taken a drop of Yinzhu's blood to the guild. As long as this badge remains undamaged, it will accompany Yinzhu for his entire life. Whenever his level increases, he can simply go to the Mage Guild to upgrade the badge.

Yin Zhu's gaze remained directed towards the door, "Uncle Ge'en, Sister Anya is also a magician."

Gern was clearly in a good mood as he walked out of the slave market, with his arm around Ye Yinzhu's shoulder

Watching the disappearing figure of Yin Zhu, the little beggar revealed a hint of struggle in his eyes. Gritting his teeth, he quickly headed in another direction, vanishing into the crowd in the blink of an eye

Gern cleared his throat and said, "Hart, do I not know the level of your wildebeests? Alright, select twenty of the stronger ones for me. Oh, and pick one for this young brother as well."

On the side, Hart said: "Mercenaries are considered a very widespread profession on the continent of Longqinuus, referring to warriors who fight or carry out tasks for employers purely out of interest. Mercenaries can be seen everywhere; for instance, the Kingdom of Palermo in the western part of the continent is also known as the Kingdom of Mercenaries, as some of the largest mercenary groups on the continent are stationed within its borders. There, the treatment and status of mercenaries are also the highest.

With both hands extended, eight fingers are empty, leaving only the finger adorned with a space ring, which bears the mark of the ring.