Right, that's correct, Ji Jue straightforwardly recruited this group of Returning Knights from the Lou Family. Anyway, these tools don't mind doing some odd jobs during the gaps of their long-term contracts to earn some quick cash.

Moreover, they have already dealt with each other countless times in various senses, and now they cooperate quite skillfully.

The only difference from before is that this bunch of Great Group knights came almost empty-handed, bringing nothing but firearms and ammunition.

Only pairs of eyes full of anticipation and desire looked at Ji Jue, hoping for another free ride.

On their fawning smiles, they almost had the words 'Dad, give us some sniper rifles!' written on them.

There's no helping it, Ji Jue is just too alluring.

Whoever uses him knows, and being used is the same...

Apart from this, if there's any other change, it would be their armor.

Unlike the hodgepodge of whatever they could gather before, this time, everyone who came is wearing full armor. The gray-black iron armor on their chests is covered with bloodstains and dark red, which have soaked into the metal, unable to be wiped away. It looks like it has endured years and generations of use.

In the Returning Home Knight Order, the saying "the son inherits the father's place" is no falsehood. This set of armor might have been passed down from the ancestors to the descendants, and can be considered a holy object. Even when earning foreign exchange, without permission, it is not allowed to be brought out.

Moreover, on the chest of every armor is a bizarre emblem—a totem radiating towards the four directions like raindrops, but if you look closely, it resembles some kind of fungus, silently sprawling...

Symbol of the Fungus Group!

Only those bound with the Sacrificial Master of the Fungus Group have the qualifications to receive such armor and to receive the blessing from the Fungus Lord during the Knight Captain's inheritance burnt offering.

Like fungus the flames of war spread continually, wherever blood falls, the fungus of death and struggle buds!

The so-called "Fungus Group" refers to the most prominent few among countless Great Group Sacrificial Masters. Unlike the "Shrike" who loves human slaughter, it inclines more towards blessing and bestowing favors on groups.

Although they thought of and planned to get something for nothing, now that Slan has brought out such equipment, he's practically emptied his house to give Ji Jue a boost.

At this moment, seeing Slan come over, Ji Jue also proactively stepped forward and shook hands: "You're here early, much appreciated."

However, unexpectedly, beside Slan was a slightly aged middle-aged man, neither armored nor armed, thin and hunched, dressed in traditional Central Earth attire, gaudy.

Now, after Slan, he also stepped forward, reaching out his hand: "Mr. Ji Jue, a pleasure to meet you for the first time."

Ji Jue hesitated for a moment, shook hands, and curiously asked:

"Who is this?"

Slan immediately lowered his head, respectfully wanting to speak, but the middle-aged man opened his mouth, interrupted him, and replied first: "Accountant! I am the accountant of the knight group, responsible for auditing accounts and transactions. This time, I am here because the contract amount is a bit large, specially sent to liaise with Mr. Ji Jue."

Ah, right, right, accountant, accountant!

Slan immediately nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

Accountant?

Ji Jue looked at the newcomer skeptically but didn't ask much more.

You say you're an accountant, then you're an accountant.

The affairs of the Returning Home Knight Order, Ji Jue can't manage. As long as they can pick up the blades at critical moments and fight, whether they have an accountant or heat weapons with the army, he doesn't care.

After a long journey, Ji Jue first took them to the prepared encampment, then treated everyone to a meal in Coastal Industry's cafeteria, before taking Slan and... the accountant to his office.

Then, the accountant nonchalantly sat down on the only chair opposite the office desk.

Slan stood behind.

As if it were natural.

"If there's any offense, please forgive us."

The accountant got straight to the point: "Regarding the contract content, we actually have a bit of a different idea..."

"Hmm?"

Ji Jue glanced at Slan, then looked at the accountant, entering work mode: "Sure, if you have any opinions, it's better to say them early than have disagreements later and create unpleasantness."

"Please do speak candidly."

"..."

The accountant, seeing his forthrightness, seemed a bit surprised, hesitated for a moment, then sighed, taking off his headscarf, revealing dry, sparse hair.

"To be honest, regarding the employment price, we hope to have room for an increase."

"Understandable."

Ji Jue nodded without hesitation: "How much do you think would be a suitable increase?"

Although there was some disappointment and frustration inside, there was no need to show it on his face. Buying high and selling low is normal commercial operation; they're risking their lives, confronting life and death, it's reasonable to want a price increase when meeting trouble.

It's just that the price was already agreed upon before, and now reaching Xinquan, the contract is about to be signed, yet asking again... It feels a bit like not knowing what's important, ungrateful.

"You may have misunderstood."

The accountant smiled gently: "To avoid misunderstanding, please let me explain our thoughts in one go — Regarding the price, we'd like to increase by one-fifth, no, wait, as for the settlement method, we don't intend to use gold and precious metals, nor is Federal Coin necessary.

We'd rather settle directly with your products."

Upon these words, Ji Jue fell silent.

He looked at Slan with puzzled eyes.

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