Chapter Four Hundred and Fifty Four – Financial Crisis (2/2)
He had been very happy originally when Zuo Mo came to find him. Boss Zuo was very wealthy and was a good person to ally with. It was matching with his intentions of strengthening their relationship, that the other came to him to seek aid. But he hadn’t expected Zuo Mo to inquire about where to find ling plant farmers.
This was the method that Zuo Mo had managed to come up with after wringing his mind. What the island had the most of were ling fields. If he could truly use this, then the amount of jingshi that could be made would be substantial. However, ling fields required ling plant farmers. The encounter last time caused Zuo Mo to understand just how deep the waters here were so he came to find Xu Zheng Wei and inquire about the situation of ling plants farmers locally.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Zheng Wei decided to explain the twists and turns in this. So he began by talking about the Tian Family, how they made their wealth through ling farming, their desire for ling plant farmers, and how many ling plant farmers they had recruited.
“Brother Zuo, it’s not that this old brother doesn’t want to help, but my abilities are limited!” Xu Zheng Wei was slightly regretful.
After hearing this, Zuo Mo finally realized. He finally reacted and spoke, “So it was them behind the incident at the Institute of Ling Plants!”
Xu Zheng Wei remained silent.
Zuo Mo understood and his face instantly darkened. He had been fretful that he couldn’t find the culprit. So it had been like this!
He naturally understood the desire of a ling farming family towards ling fields, and also understood how disdainful they were of outside powers, as a local power. He even understood the plan that the Tian Family had!
It would have been fine if you did not provoke me, but since you are seeking death, then don’t blame anyone! Zuo Mo smiled coldly inside, his murderous intentions rising.
Xu Zheng Wei felt Zuo Mo’s murderousness and shook. He hurriedly urged, “Create wealth in harmony, create wealth in harmony, Brother Zuo, don’t be angry! I feel that the Tian Family may not have maliciousness, they just want to lower the price, if Brother Zuo is willing … …”
Zuo Mo waved his hands and changed the topic, “Is it possible to recruit from nearby cities?”
“This old brother isn’t clear about that,” Xu Zheng Wei shook his head, “Brother Zuo should go ask Mister Liao Jr. He has a wide network and knows much more than this old brother.”
Bidding farewell, Zuo Mo went to Cloud Pavilion, and after asking Liao Qi Chang, he left with disappointment.
Liao Qi Chang told him that it wasn’t just the ling plant farmers of Xu Ling City that were hard to recruit, it was hard in the nearby cities as well. In this area, ling plant farmers were resources in demand, and good ling plant farmers were in higher demand. Liao Qi Chang also urged Zuo Mo to sell to the Tian Family or to trade to the Tian Family for a cloud island of the same value.
Was so much ling fields really going to go to waste?
Zuo Mo wasn’t willing.
As to Xu Zheng Wei and Liao Qi Chang’s ideas of selling to the Tian Island or to trade islands with the Tian Family, Zuo Mo definitely would not agree.
With his vengeful personality, all that was turning in his mind was how to settle the score!
This matter definitely was not finished!
But right now was not the time to focus his attention on the Tian Family. The Tian Family was there and could not run away. He also did not have any evidence, and if they charged up to the door, they would land in a disadvantageous situation.
You were able to scheme against us, so we also have ways to scheme against you!
Zuo Mo decided to throw this problem to Pu Yao. This guy had taken ten pieces of fifth-grade jingshi from him without so much as a sound, how could he not work for it? Scheming? Zuo Mo did not believe there was anyone that was more dark and perverse than Pu Yao!
All of Zuo Mo’s attention was focused on one matter, making jingshi!
The jingshi flowed as it was spent faster than water!
A few days passed, and his purse lessened by half again. Bao Yi would come complain and cry to him every day and the jingshi in his purse was reaching the danger line. This caused Zuo Mo to feel deep danger!
But he really could not think of a good way to make jingshi. He decided to gather everyone together!
When discussing of fighting and killing, this group of people wouldn’t even frown and would charge without regard for their lives.
But when he wanted them to discuss making jingshi, they instantly looked at each other and withered.
Luckily, Master Sun Bao of Golden Crow Camp reminded Zuo Mo, “Daren, we can sell Golden Crow Fire! That definitely should be easy to sell! We can also forge some talismans, or take some orders. Even if we cannot make much, we should still earn something.”
Zuo Mo’s eyes lit up. How did he forget something that was that easy to sell?
Golden Crow Fire was good!
Fourth-grade Golden Crow Fire was definitely a product in demand!
At present, their assets couldn’t be considered large but they won’t be afraid if others targeted them. Self-protection would not be problem. There were several jindan on the island. As long as a yuanying did not come, the problem would not be large. The problem of selling was even easier, they would sell directly to the Cloud Pavilion.
Just as Zuo Mo was overjoyed, Shang Wei Ming that had been wanting to speak finally opened hesitantly.
“Daren, this subordinate has an idea!”
Translator Ramblings: After about half of the story, we return to our starting point of making jingshi. Zuo Mo’s budgeting is good, but not good when Pu Yao and other people have free rein.