The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 188 - 149 Matters of the Ghost

Chapter 188: Chapter 149 Matters of the Ghost

Li Yi had not yet entered the broker’s shop.

As soon as a shop assistant from the broker’s saw Li Yi, he immediately greeted him with great respect, and then a flattering smile appeared on his face.

The people at the broker’s were the most power-driven and had the sharpest eyes, recognizing at a glance whether the person entering the shop was rich, noble, or poor. Li Yi, dressed splendidly, leading a fine horse, and followed by a creature like Shan Zhen, was surely an extraordinary noble. Thus, they did not dare to be the slightest bit negligent, serving him promptly.

"It truly graces our humble establishment to have someone of your stature visit, may I know if there’s anything at all that you require of me? Here we can deal in houses, maids, servants..." the young shop assistant said, bending over and going on and on.

Li Yi glanced over, tossed a piece of silver: "Send someone who can make decisions, to accompany me to the outskirts of Sanyang City on horseback. I’m interested in the estates nearby Sanyang City, looking for a place to settle."

"Noble sir, please wait a moment, I will immediately inform our shopkeeper." After taking the silver, the shop assistant couldn’t hide his elation and hurried off to call someone.

In just a short time, a slightly fat middle-aged man in brocade clothes, with a somewhat honest look about him, came out in haste. When he saw Li Yi, he was so startled he almost knelt: "Isn’t this Li Yi, Mr. Li, the senior brother from Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall? I, Jin Dafu have met Mr. Li."

"You know me?" Li Yi asked.

"Mr. Li, unrivaled in bravery, took down two halls in one day, killing three Qi Cultivation Experts. Who in Sanyang City would not know, would not be aware? I had the fortune to catch a glimpse of Mr. Li from afar near the Jin Family Martial Arts Hall that day." Jin Dafu showed utmost respect, continually bowing, looking sincerely frightened, and then he instructed, "Go, bring out Su Qiao’er and serve Mr. Li the finest tea."

"Mr. Li, please have a seat."

Li Yi casually took a seat, then glanced and said, "Your surname is Jin? From the Jin Family Martial Arts Hall?"

"Yes, yes, I dare not conceal anything from Mr. Li, I am indeed a distant relative of the Jin Family Martial Arts Hall..." Jin Dafu was sweating profusely, extremely pressured, worried that Li Yi would settle accounts with the remnants of the Jin Family, but he dared not conceal his identity, for angering a Qi Cultivation Expert like him would mean a very miserable death.

"A distant relative? I hardly think so. A person who can run a broker’s shop wouldn’t be without some significant status and background." Li Yi said calmly: "However, the Jin Family is already destroyed, and I can’t be bothered to concern myself with you leftovers. Your name is Jin Dafu, right? Help me with something."

"I wouldn’t dare refuse. Whatever you instruct, Mr. Li, I will do my utmost to ensure it is done," Jin Dafu quickly declared his loyalty.

At that moment, a slender girl with fair skin and a beautiful appearance slowly came out from the inner hall. She held fragrant tea with great respect and presented it beside Li Yi, then stood obediently aside to wait.

"I am interested in finding an estate near Sanyang City. I want it to be neither too far nor too close, and it must be secluded. Do you have one?" Li Yi asked directly.

"The estates outside of Sanyang City all belong to well-known families, and all the land has owners. None are up for sale...but if Mr. Li wishes for one, it shall be possible. Even if none are available, I can build an estate for Mr. Li," Jin Dafu said, fawning.

Li Yi said, "Building would take too long. Quote a suitable market price, and I’ll buy one. You handle this transaction."

"Understood. With Mr. Li’s word, it is as good as done," Jin Dafu nodded eagerly.

A Qi Cultivation Expert has spoken—he buys your estate at a fair price; who would dare refuse?

"Very well, accompany me out of the city for a look, and after this matter is settled, you may continue to run the broker’s shop, henceforth under the affiliation of Li Mansion." Li Yi stated calmly, realizing it was time to gather some followers and have some people in hand.

Jin Dafu was ecstatic, which was just what he had been waiting to hear. He immediately knelt down and began to kowtow to Li Yi: "Thank you, my lord, for granting me a new lease on life. I, Jin Dafu, swear loyalty to my master for my entire life, with no second thoughts. Should I break this oath, let the gods and spirits punish me."

Seizing the opportunity, he quickly knelt to acknowledge his new master and made himself a servant of the Li Household.

Only by doing so could he truly set his mind at ease, no longer having to live in fear of being settled with afterward. After all, Li Yi didn’t care about these fish that slipped through the net, but the other disciples of Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall might not feel the same, and there would still be enough to suffer from in secret.

With the Jin Family Martial Arts Hall gone, if Jin Dafu wanted to continue doing business in Sanyang City and survive, he needed to find a new backer. At present, was there a bigger backer than Li Yi, the senior brother from Zhao’s Martial Arts Hall?

As for the previous Wind Listening Blade, Jin Zhihuan? Sorry, not very familiar. From now on, I’ll change my surname to Li, and just call myself Li Dafu.

Yes, Li Dafu sounds like a much better name.

"Since you have kowtowed, acknowledged me as your master, and taken an oath, I shall accept you. However, you cannot engage in unlawful activities in the future. I have my own rules, and if you break them, I will not be lenient when I clean house," Li Yi stated. He did not want a bunch of lawless criminals under his command.

"I understand. I assure you, from now on, I will conduct business with integrity, without cheating or swindling, and never tarnish my master’s reputation," Jin Dafu declared immediately.

Li Yi then stood up: "Very well, then accompany me out of town."

"My lord, please wait a moment while I get the horse carriage ready," Jin Dafu said.

"No need, just ride and follow me," Li Yi said before getting up and walking outside.