Chapter 1531 - 479: Brief Encounter, Elusive Dan Medicine, Eldest Young Master of Jiang Mansion in East City_3
Chapter 1531: Chapter 479: Brief Encounter, Elusive Dan Medicine, Eldest Young Master of Jiang Mansion in East City_3
Of course, the Four Vassals implement the Six-class System, and like the system, the living areas of people within each major city are distinctly divided. According to the location, class, and prices also vary.
Xia Hong once lived in the Governor Mansion of Lin Chu County. Let’s not talk about the residences of noble families; the land price for some ordinary noble families is roughly 5000 silver taels per square meter.
Though the place differs, Yanling is also of County City level, and it shouldn’t be too different from Lin Chu City. With over 800 square meters, calculated at the price of 5000 taels, the price of this mansion is at least over 4 million taels.
Due to Xia Hong’s special demand for resources, Great Xia strictly controls silver. In theory, Jiang Xinfan shouldn’t be able to produce that much silver.
Of course, Jiang Xinfan joined Great Xia not long ago. The Jiang Family was previously a noble family in Jiangxia Town, so it’s understandable he has private assets. However, he came to Chen Cang for Great Xia to execute covert missions and is unlikely to use his private assets.
Jiang Xinfan replied with a smile: "The total price of this mansion is 4.65 million silver taels. When the Minister’s Faction sent people to Chen Cang for covert operations, they provided 1000 Ten Thousand Forged Silver Ingots for turnover."
A thousand Ten Thousand Forged Silver Ingots is equivalent to 10 million silver taels.
Xia Chuan’s effort still seems a bit tight!
Xia Hong shook his head and said: "10 million taels, and all over Chen Cang there’s a need for silver. Judging by this mansion, you’ve housed at least a hundred servants, and with the expenses for the cultivation of you and your nine companions, it’s probably all used up, right?"
Jiang Xinfan shook his head and said: "Lord, don’t forget, I have a Xianyang Level cultivation. Though a strength of 5 Jun isn’t very strong, it’s more than enough to earn some silver. Luo Ming and the other eight aren’t weak either. With noble status, collecting and hunting on outings sufficiently maintain their cultivation costs."
Xia Hong waved his hand and said: "Outings to hunt and gather as a facade are fine. If you truly engage in such activities, it would be better for you to return to Great Xia. Focus solely on your covert missions; besides cultivation, gathering intelligence is your top priority..."
At this point, Xia Hong paused and directly opened the Yellow Mustard Bag behind him.
Clang...
As the Yellow Mustard Bag opened, an array of precious materials was displayed, causing Jiang Xinfan’s eyes to widen and gaze intently, briefly stunned.
Six petite, varied-shaped Cold Beasts—he hadn’t just seen them, but hadn’t even heard of them. Seeing the organs missing from all six Cold Beasts and six beads around 3 centimeters in diameter nearby, he instantly understood, and his body shook;
Thousands of high-quality Blood Jade Pearls; thirty-six Blood Jade Crystals; six fist-sized, intensely sanguine objects with aura even richer than Blood Jade Crystals; dozens of precious Spirit Plants emitting various glows; fifty twigs glowing green jade spiritual lights; one not particularly tall azure treasure tree;
Over a hundred Ten Thousand Forged Silver Ingots, which actually became the least precious items in the bag.
Suppressing his internal shock and recalling Xia Hong’s ascension to the top of the Heavenly List in early October under the Star River Sword Saint Hong Yu’s name, Jiang Xinfan couldn’t help but hesitantly question the six petite and varied-shaped Cold Beasts:
"Lord, are these six, perhaps... perhaps..."
"All are singular Five Luminaries Realm Beast Emperors I killed in the Blood Miasma Plain!"
Xia Hong answered him directly, then lowered his head in thought for a moment, emptied all the silver ingots in the bag, and pushed them in front of Jiang Xinfan.
"Lord, this..."
"They aren’t for you. Don’t rush!"
Xia Hong promptly interrupted him, continuing: "These 125 Ten Thousand Forged Silver Ingots, each about 50 taels, convert to 6.25 million silver taels. First, help me handle a matter..."
Three years ago, when Xia Hong set off from Xia City, he brought 140 such silver ingots, equating to 7 million silver taels. The only major expenditure was on purchasing that batch of Dan Medicine in Qinghua City, roughly costing 700,000 taels.
Subsequently living in the County City with Su Xing’er and her siblings, although it cost a bit, it couldn’t compare to his earning speed, so the silver he carried barely fluctuated.
Having reached Chen Cang and soon to return, he no longer needed to carry so much money. It’s just right to leave the money to Jiang Xinfan and Ji Hong to continue their stay here.
Entering Yang City in December might require money, but with his treasures, casually offering any could fetch astronomical prices, so Xia Hong naturally wasn’t worried.
As for the matter Jiang Xinfan was to handle, it involved purchasing Dan Medicine for cultivation.
The cultivation elixirs Xia Hong carried were used up; even the Bone Gathering Pills brought from Xia City dwindled to just fifteen.
However, hearing Xia Hong’s instructions to purchase Dan Medicine caused Jiang Xinfan’s expression to turn difficult, quickly explaining the circumstances.
Upon hearing his explanation, Xia Hong’s brow furrowed.
Chen Cang also has Washing Marrow Pills and Bone Shedding Pills, but, like Cai Qiu, they are regulated by class and cultivation, with fixed allotment.
Jiang Xinfan needed cultivation too. The silver Xia Chuan provided him wasn’t for his own cultivation, but with his personal wealth and what he earned in Chen Cang, he was able to buy them.
"The Bone Burning Pill is relatively easier, but the Washing Marrow Pill and the Bone Shedding Pill are challenging. Chen Cang has strict rules; although I’ve entered noble status since early March, I’m still considered an outsider. An outsider’s first-year Washing Marrow Pill allotment is only 10 pills; the allotment for Three Rank Bone Shedding Pills is respectively 20, 50, and 100 pills..."