Cheng Xiao Xiao was delighted. She bowed and said, “Perfect. Mr.Innkeeper, please follow me to check out our food!”
“Yes, yes, I will follow you!”
The ecstatic innkeeper followed her outside of the inn, leavingthe server dumbfounded at his reaction. He didn’t follow them out, but wentinside to check on the kitchen.
The innkeeper happily greeted Mrs. Cheng and the three young onesoutside of the inn before he went to examine the fowls and the rice. Once herealized all the food was of the same quality as last time, he felt euphoric.Last time he went these mythical food to his master’s house, he was not onlypraised by his master but also received a handsome bonus.
“Innkeeper, you want to buy them all this time as well?” Mrs.Cheng couldn’t help but to ask after seeing the smiley innkeeper.
“Yes, yes, all of them. Mrs. Cheng, from now on, no matter howmuch goods you have, just bring them to me. We will give you great prices forthem. We wouldn’t try to cheat you.”
Neither Mrs. Cheng nor Cheng Xiao Xiao was happy from theinnkeeper’s response. Instead, they were alarmed. The two of them immediatelyunderstood that the innkeeper had already figured out the true worth of theirgoods.
Cheng Xiao Xiao’s color changed, then she said solemnly, “Mr.Innkeeper, if you want our good, we can continue to sell to you. But we willhave to ask that you don’t tell any one nor ask us where our goods come from.Nor should you look for us or follow us. Otherwise, we will not show up againor sell any goods to you!”
“This---” The innkeeper didn’t expect that from Cheng Xiao Xiao,he was just about to ask her those questions.
It would be problematic for him if they really didn’t show upagain. He frowned and pondered for a little bit, but nodded in consent for thetime being.
He didn’t say much, but called to the server to come and take allthe goods inside. He then paid them 100 taels of silver.
This was kind of expected and unexpected at the same time. NeitherMrs. Cheng nor Cheng Xiao Xaio declined the offer. They could fetch 1000 taelsof silver if they were truly calculating the worth of these mythical creatures.100 taels was nothing. Comparing to the two previous time, this was a handsomeamount.
After bidding farewell to the innkeeper, the five of them headedtoward the marketplace to shop for daily necessities. Once they have purchasedall that they need, they headed toward the clinic to look for the doctor.
Naturally the negotiation was much easier when one has plenty ofmoney. The doctor also brought with him a few precious and effective herbs. Thelot of them left town and headed toward Willow Village.
Right at this moment, a middle age man that was just returning tothe city pa.s.sed them on his way in. He looked surprised.
The woman and her maiden. Weren’t those the ones that his masterwas seeking? It looked as thought they have been frequenting the town. Hecouldn’t understand why his master had a hard time searching for them.
Watching the oz-drawn wagon and the lot disappeared out of hissight, the middle-aged man rode his horse into town. What a coincident thatwhile the master rushed for his return, he would ran into the purpose of histrip.
The middle-aged man arrived at the House of Ning shortly. Afterthe master had been notified, he was led into Old Master Ning’s study.
The master and servant exchanged conversation for a bit before OldMaster Ning sighed, “Ko Yang, the mythical beasts you bought last time from themarket place was some good stuff. Too bad we weren’t able to find the motherand daughter again. I guess G.o.d was just not on our side!”
“Master, Ko Yang was just about to report to you, I ran into themother and daughter at the town entrance!”
“Really?”
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Random translator’s note:
1.Um… if he knew his master was looking forthem. Why didn’t he follow them instead of watching them disappear?
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