Chapter 196: Chapter 195: Acquiring a Property

Zhao Quan glanced at Zhao Chi and the others.

Then he snorted at Du Li. "Du Li, are all the people in your East Nether Family as clueless as you? The suspect is a Lady Lord, don’t you know?"

Du Li sneered, "Whether Zhao Ji is dead or not has nothing to do with me. I’m not investigating his death. These people have had an abnormal increase in strength, which means it would be difficult to achieve on their own. It’s highly likely they’re connected to the resistance."

Zhao Quan said, "They are a vassal family I recently took in, so of course I’ll look after them. What’s wrong with their strength increasing greatly after I gave Supplies to a capable Lord?"

Du Li snorted.

Then he looked at Zhao Chi and the others again.

Finally, he pointed at Zhao Chi. "This one is capable too?"

Zhao Chi was very young, and it was obvious at a glance that he was a New Lord.

Zhao Quan sneered, "He was first in the academy’s test, so of course he gets Special treatment and some rewards. What, did you come here specifically to pick a fight?"

Du Li smiled. "Of course not. You can let these male Lords go, but we must take those two women for individual questioning."

"No."

"No?"

"No."

Du Li’s eyes widened. "Zhao Quan, say that again!"

Zhao Quan snorted, "Are you fucking deaf? I said no. If you want to take them, go talk to my superiors. You’re not taking anyone from me."

"Fine, fine, fine. You’re the man. I’ll go get someone right now!"

"Go on."

Du Li suppressed his anger. "Master Muchang, I’ve taken note of those two Lady Lords. Let’s go check on the other families now."

Master Muchang nodded and turned to leave.

Du Li glanced at the two Lady Lords again, shot a glare at Zhao Chi, and left as well.

Zhao Quan said to Zhao Shizhang, "Clan Leader Zhao, if this guy comes looking for trouble again after I leave, you can contact me. Understand?"

Zhao Shizhang nodded repeatedly. "Understood. Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness Zhao Quan."

Zhao Quan said, "Nothing else is happening today. Everyone, dismiss. I’m going to follow them and see what they’re up to. Don’t want them causing trouble on my turf."

After speaking, Zhao Quan immediately followed them out.

Zhao Chi breathed a sigh of relief.

’It seems that Master Muchang really does have some kind of Ability.’

’But in the end, they’re still targeting the Lady Lords.’

This made Zhao Chi feel fortunate.

Zhao Shizhang said, "Everyone, go back and focus on developing your territories. Take advantage of this moment of relative ease to build up as much strength as you can."

Everyone relaxed and couldn’t help but start talking amongst themselves.

At that moment, Lü Hong sidled up to Zhao Chi.

He extended his hand and said:

"Zhao Chi, hello. It’s an honor that we’re in the same family now."

Zhao Chi shook his hand.

"Lü Hong, right? You’re from Class 7?"

"Yes, yes! You remember me? That’s great."

Zhao Chi smiled. "Yeah, I remember you. During the big lectures, I recall you getting punished by the instructor several times."

Lü Hong laughed. "So that’s why you remember me. I’d seen you around before, too, but the strongest impression was when you took first place a few days ago. I never thought I’d end up in the same family as you."

Zhao Chi asked, "Where did you live before?"

"Seven Bridges Village."

"Seven Bridges Village? Then how did you end up here with us?"

"For a better future, of course. And I saw it with my own eyes today."

"Saw what?"

"What just happened! I never would have thought a noble would speak up for commoners. Wasn’t His Highness Zhao Quan just defending us?"

"...Yeah, I guess he was."

"Sigh. See? This is why I say we made the right choice coming here."

Zhao Chi looked at his innocent, smiling face, and was at a loss for words.

Just then, Zhao Shizhang beckoned to Zhao Chi. "Zhao Chi, come with me for a moment."

Lü Hong said, "Go on, Zhao Chi. See you next time, then."

"Yeah, see you."

Zhao Chi quickly walked over to the Clan Leader.

The two of them arrived at the simple, old-fashioned house again.

The furnishings inside hadn’t changed at all.

’Zhao Shizhang probably doesn’t live here often.’

’He must live in his own territory.’

Zhao Chi sat on a wooden chair, which creaked loudly.

Zhao Shizhang said gently, "Zhao Chi, how is your territory developing? Are you facing any difficulties?"

Zhao Chi replied, "My territory’s development is going smoothly. No difficulties for now."

"That’s right. You’ve been a Lord for less than a month. The early stages are indeed a bit easier, since you’re just laying the foundation."

Zhao Chi nodded.

Zhao Shizhang continued, "The five villages in our area hold a rookie competition every year. You should know about that, right?"

Zhao Chi nodded. "I know."

"Good. In five days, on September 20th, the competition will begin. I’ve already signed you up. That Lü Hong you were just talking to will also be going."

"I’ll do my best."

"You also know that our family is in a very grim situation right now. We must do everything we can to build up our strength, so I don’t have much to give you at the moment. However, I’d still like to hear if you need anything. I can try to squeeze something out for you."

Zhao Chi thought for a moment.

What he wanted most was a Racial Bloodline.

But that was very expensive, and Zhao Chi knew it wasn’t realistic.

As for other Ordinary things, Zhao Chi now had the money to buy them himself.

’No need to ask the family.’

Finally, he said, "Clan Leader, could you give me a plot of land? I’d like a small courtyard."

Zhao Shizhang was a little surprised. "Land? You mean here in the village, in the Great World?"

"Yes!"

"Of course you can. Your family was supposed to have a share anyway. There’s a storage warehouse in the south of the village that’s not being used. If I give that to you, will it meet your needs?"

"Yes! Thank you, Clan Leader."

Zhao Chi knew of that warehouse.

Though it was a small warehouse, it covered an area of 500 square meters.

It was protected by a stone wall, and inside were two separate small warehouses.

Zhao Chi wanted to convert it into a Kerosene workshop.

After all, his current small house wasn’t suitable.

His current house was fine for Sewing, since there was no pollution.

But making Kerosene would create smoke and fumes everywhere, and a single mistake could even start a fire.

The space had to be larger.

He had originally planned to rent a place outside, but if he did, he would have to be extremely careful every time he brought Tang Ruan over. It would be too much trouble.

With an official property in the village, Zhao Chi could change his territory’s connection point to that location.

Then, he could drive Tang Ruan out and arrive directly at the workshop. It would be very convenient.

After getting the key, Zhao Chi went straight to the warehouse.

The inside was overgrown with weeds.

The two warehouses inside were empty and relatively clean, just thick with the smell of dust.

That didn’t matter.

The next step was to buy a Refining Workbench.

Now that Zhao Chi had money, he didn’t need to buy a used one; he could buy a brand new one directly.

The price was estimated to be around 30 Gold Coins.

But Zhao Chi now had 685 Coins.

It could be considered a huge sum.

All these things could be purchased at the Exchange.

For a little extra money, he could even have it delivered directly to his door.

Zhao Chi closed the main gate.

He had originally intended to run to town, but then he had a second thought: ’Now that I’m so rich, why would I run?’

’I can just take a horse-drawn carriage.’

’Or a Spiritual Energy Vehicle.’

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