Today is the day that they planned to go down the mountain. Xiao Yun had packed light since they were only staying for a total of three days.
" follow after me"
Le Xing instructed. both followed him walking until they saw a tall gate.It was so tall that someone's neck would hurt after looking up at it for a little bit.
" don't you think this looks like the Great Wall of china"
Xiao Yun asked Zhang Wei who after glancing at the gate kept walking, completely ignoring him.
Le Xing was already used to their weird talking ways so he didn't bat an eye.
They were about to go outside the gate when they got stopped by a checkpoint.which had quite a few people getting noted down
"What's your name and state your business for going down the mountain"
A senior asked with his head down in his book
"Disciple Xiao yun, going down to sell pills"
"Disciple Zhang wei, going down for work"
"Disciple Le Xing, going down the mountain to see family"
Hearing that Zhang Wei and Xiao Yun turned their heads so fast that Le Xing swears he heard a cracking sound.
The one at the checkpoint didn't care about what was happening between them,he wrote down their names,looked at their badges and let them pass through.
They had to walk on foot following the line of people because they didn't have money. It's a good thing there were no magic beasts in that area of the mountain.
It was a quick trip down only taking them a few hours. Zhang Wei had told them to set out when the sun was rising so now they came at the perfect time.
Being alone Xiao Yun turned his questioning gaze to Le Xing.who put his arms up trying to look smaller than he already was.
"Calm down"
Zhang Wei asked
" explain "
" will I did say i was going down the mountain but I didn't tell you i'm going to accompany you"
Xiao Yun thought that yeah,Le Xing never said anything about going with them.
"Okay we may have assumed but-"
" great bye"
Le Xing then ran off
" wait-"
And like that Le Xing ditched both Xiao Yun and Zhang Wei inside the town.
After seeing Le Xing figure disappear , Xiao Yun had bit the bullet coming out the ally there in,with Zhang Wei following.
Loud sounds enveloped them when they got out, there were strange beasts carrying carts and stalls with pills and martial arts things everywhere. Xiao yun eyes lit up upon the scene but immediately took a step back when a magic beast which was not even that close to him walked past him.
Two people had bumped their backs together, breaking each other from their own trance.
Xiao Yun lightly laughed.
" seems like both of our nerves are flaring"
Xiao Yun knew it was bad to think like this but he couldn't help but feel better knowing he was not the only one.
Zhang Wei hummed in acknowledgement.Walking slow enough that Xiao Yun could catch up.
Zhang Wei spoke.
"We should be heading to the Bai herb shop so stop the nonsense"
Xiao Yun asked Zhang Wei
" Why did you choose the bai shop?"
" it's run by the prominent Bai family who has disciples in the ling Wu sect and are rivals with the Shen family"
Xiao Yun remembered something when he heard Bai earlier but thought it to be a coincidence.
"Bai family I remember a while back when I was eating at the cafeteria I heard of the name senior brother Bai"
"You heard of the Bai family first young master,he is a head disciple in the sect and his skills matched with his family make him quite popular. What did you hear about him?.
Zhang Wei wanted to try to pry for more information about the bai's which was too bad for him because Xiao Yun muttered quietly under his breath.
"His eating capability's"
Zhang Wei's business expression faltered and he didn't speak after that.
They stopped in front of a shop. It was larger than the other stores they saw. The front was white with a glass display that had pills of all kinds.
The moment they entered, a worker came to greet them.
" welcome dear customers what pills are you looking to buy"
Zhang Wei took charge stepping forward.
" we're here to sell not to buy"
The worker looked between the two seeing that they are still only quite young he gently informed them.
" young masters, while low level pills can be sold they have to be high-quality"
Xiao Yun cringed on the inside from the address of young master while Zhang Wei looked right at home.
" we have high grade level one pills"
Zhang Wei informed
The workers eyes widened thinking something upon seeing their clothing
" are you young masters new disciples of ling Wu sect"
Zhang Wei nodded gently.
The Worker had a smile on his face and told them to wait in the room until he could find someone to see the pills.
Xiao Yun was at a loss, one can tell the level and grade of level one pills just by glancing at it, it's easy to identify. Even new disciples like le xing can tell, let alone a pill shop worker.
Zhang Wei said
" wait and see"
The door was opened showing a man that looked in his 40 coming in with a neutral expression.
When his gaze landed on those two, Xiao Yun had the feeling of being looked at inside out.
" Hi there, I'm the manager of the store. Can you show me the pills you wanted to sell?"
Zhang Wei put the bottle on the table. The manager, having a seat looked at them.
"We're these pills made by you young man "
Xiao yun thinking there is nothing to hide nodded
The manager's eyes glittered, his demeanor changing.
" such skill you have and the friend next to you seems to be progressing quite well too. You know what, I'll make a deal for both of you. I will buy this at twice the market price."
' is he trying to butter us up?'
Xiao Yun knew this guy was being way too nice. But he kept those feelings to himself.
'This is up to him'
Turning his gaze back to Zhang Wei to see what he was going to say.
Zhang Wei had a displeased look on his face and replied.
"Oh okay "
' Why is he frowning?' This had been the first time Xiao Yun saw this expression out of him, but the manager didn't know that.
the manager seeing the frown started to count out 1500 gold.
" what-"
When Xiao Yun wanted to ask what? why is there 1500 gold shouldn't there be only 1000? he felt a pinch, in pain Xiao yun changed his tone fast.
" what place should we go next"
It's a good thing that the manager didn't notice anything wrong with the conversation or the fingers pinching his waist would break some skin. It took everything not to yelp already.
When the hand let go Xiao Yun had a burning sensation coming from his waist, Zhang Wei acted like nothing happened but Xiao Yun had such a scowl it looked like somebody owed him money.
' Even this is not enough'
The manager wondered.
" 2000 gold last deal"
Zhang Wei took the money and nodded a 'clear sign of understanding'
" thank you for your generosity"
They both bowed and left.
When they were far enough Xiao Yun demanded answers.
" Why did you pinch me!"
" You were about to make us lose money."
Zhang Wei explained
This all was for the sake of connections. Level one high-grade pills aren't really that great but for a newly accepted disciple to make them, that's a sign of fast progress so of course they want them to come back.
" are ….. are you taking bribes"
Zhang Wei flipped his ponytail and walked off.
"Their the one that gave it to me without me saying anything"
Xiao Yun's brain took a moment to process that.
" you scammed them!"
But it really was true Zhang Wei really hadn't said anything. He said so little it could be said that the manager gave him money for free.
This is Zhang Wei way to give back the 20% of money, without him Xiao yun would gotten a equal deal to the one the manager gave or lower.
" you also did quite a bit earning us 500 gold"
Xiao Yun realized the pained expression that he had on was taken the wrong way by the manager but he still wanted to tell him off.
" what do you expect me to do smile and say thank you because you pinched me"
" yes considering I have made this much money from one sell "
Xiao Yun asked in wonder.
" Who was the one to make them?"
" who was the one that Added more money to the original price"
" added more like scam"
Zhang Wei raised his eyebrows
" Who is the one benefiting?"
"…,me"
Xiao Yun couldn't say anything, he of course, was the one that benefited the getting 40%.