12 Chapter 12 (1/2)
Clark and Old Peng went unmolested inside the halls. This place was not only a gathering place for stall masters but it served also as the headquarters for the entirety of Lu Family's business network.
People who usually enter these corridors were important personalities that held the reigns of power in one way or another. But that did not at all mean that these lot were cultivators. Far from that in fact.
After all, these valued beyond human supermen and women could simply not waste their time with mortal affairs any longer. At least this was true for most of the cultivators in the Lu Family.
”Good morning, master. How may i be of service for you today?” a lovely young girl said unto Clark.
Although there were many visitors around but the attendants on the place was not at all lacking to serve these guests. It did not take long for Clark to find an available table to convey his needs for the moment.
”Young Lady, I am Lu Chen from Aspen Estate. Please invite the Hall Master as i have an important news for him.” Clark said to the beautiful girl.
”Please wait a moment, master.” the girl replied and grabbed a thick book in front.
Her candle like fingers flipped the pages from the ancient records inside and within moments, she found the information she wanted.
Lu Chen,
Benevolent Buddha Calendar, Year 265,
Aspen Estate, Duton Area
Salted Fish Shop Owner,
Annual Levy: 10 gold coins
”Duton Area? The slums?”
The girl whispered but when she saw the date of birth that was printed in clear stylish calligraphy, she could not help but take a second look at the man who sat opposite her table.
Today was Year 366 which would have made this master at least a hundred years old or so.
'But he still looks so young! No more than 60!' The young girl screamed in her mind and knew exactly what Lu Chen was.
A cultivator!
”Please wait a moment, Master Lu! I will go find the Hall Master right away!” The girl left with a deep salute and almost tripped on her way out. Clark of course turned a blind eye to the young lady's panic.
This has always been the ways of the world. Power and prestige forever brought a sense of awe down unto people who could only stay mediocre in their lives. Not for their lack of trying though.
Clark looked on the side and saw the bowed figure of Old Peng. The good servant stood there in silence and embodied the spirit of a true helper.
Clark knew that the old man would refuse his command if he were to order the old slave to sit together at his level but that has not denied Clark's will to try though.
”Why don't you sit with me, Lai Peng.”