Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Fang Market Announcement (1/2)

Chapter 46: Chapter 46 Fang Market Announcement

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Not only here, but many places had collapsed buildings; most people could only sit and rest on the rubble.

However, compared to those who had died, they seemed to be especially fortunate.

Soon, daylight fully broke, and the sun also rose.

People from the Fang Market finally arrived.

Everyone also learned why there were no members of the Fang Market Guard Squad last night to slaughter the Flame Poison Centipede.

Last night, a beast tide struck, attacking the Fang Market.

Since the Fang Market Guard Squad was fully engaged in repelling the beast tide last night, this led to a significant vulnerability within the market.

And that Flame Poison Centipede, it took advantage of the Fang Market Guard Squad’s battle with the Demonic Beasts, at a time when they could not spare the effort, to dig underground and stealthily enter the market.

In addition, the management of the Fang Market also issued two announcements.

The first was that due to the beast tide last night, the Fang Market Guard

Squad suffered great losses and decided to recruit a large number of guards.

The second was that considering the ongoing violent activities of the Demonic Beasts outside, to prevent another beast tide from occurring, the Fang Market had decided to establish a large Defensive Array on the perimeter.

Every cultivator residing within the Fang Market would need to hand over Spirit Stones.

Indeed, before noon had even arrived,

Steward Jiang had brought people here.

“Lin Daoyou,”

Steward Jiang came over and greeted with clasped hands.

“Steward Jiang,” Lin Jing returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Steward Jiang turned his head and looked around; all around were ruins and rubble, as if an earthquake had occurred, with not a single house intact.

“This Flame Poison Centipede, truly…”

Steward Jiang sighed and then said to Lin Jing:

“You must have heard about the two announcements issued by the Fang Market today, Lin Daoyou.”

“Naturally,” Lin Jing spoke up.

“May I ask how many Spirit Stones are needed for the construction of the formation this time?”

Steward Jiang did not answer but took a step forward, getting closer to Lin Jing.

“Lin Daoyou, please don’t be in a hurry.”

“Actually, this time it’s not only about the formation. The Fang Market has also decided to collect next year’s rent in advance.”

“Moreover, there’s…”

“The damages to the Fang Market Guard Squad were not small this time, the Guard Squad also needs replenishment, hence, each household will need to pay some protection fee to maintain the operations of the Guard Squad.”

“After all, they are risking their lives to battle the Demonic Beasts for your safety, it wouldn’t be right if you all did nothing and reaped the benefits.”

“Lin Daoyou, wouldn’t you agree that’s only fair?”

“Mmm, I understand,” Lin Jing replied.

“Steward Jiang, how much do I need to pay in total this time? Just tell me.”

“Lin Daoyou, the rent within the Fang Market has risen; each household needs to pay 20 Low Grade Spirit Stones every year. Additionally, for the construction of the formation, it is 30 Low Grade Spirit Stones,”

“Finally, for the protection fee needed to sustain the Guard Team, it’s paid monthly, 10 Low Grade Spirit Stones each time.”

“All together, that’s a total of 60 Low Grade Spirit Stones.”

At this point, Steward Jiang changed his tone and continued:

“If Lin Daoyou’s Spirit Stones are insufficient, it’s not a big issue. You can choose to join the Guard Squad.”

“If you join the Guard Squad, you won’t need to pay any Spirit Stones, and, moreover, the Fang Market will also provide you with a monthly allocation of

Spirit Stones.”

“Of course, if you feel that the Guard Squad is too dangerous, you can also choose to help with the construction of the Defensive Array, which can offset some of the Spirit Stones you need to pay.”

“Lin Daoyou, what do you think… which option will you choose?”

“Rest assured, Steward Jiang, I have enough Spirit Stones. Here you are,” Lin Jing said.

Having said this, Lin Jing took out 60 Low Grade Spirit Stones from his bosom and handed them to Steward Jiang.

Once Steward Jiang received the Spirit Stones, he said, “Lin Daoyou, this afternoon, we will arrange for people to repair your house.”

“Don’t worry, they are professionals, very fast, and will definitely not delay your rest tonight.”