44.Leavinv for journey again

Early morning lin tian and saw mingzhu sleeping on straw mat .she was shivering in her sleep .

'Ther floor must be cold .I should have swapped with her '

But than he thought today they would be leaving .He could just leave this room to her .

Today is busy day .I have to think and do many things today .

He woke up quietly not disturbing mingzhu .

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Lin tian saw many slaves had woken up .

They greeted him when they saw him .

Lin tian also talked with them . However to slaves it was like questions and answering .

Lin tian was soon surrounded by kids .They didn't knew things like status ,decorum ,manners .They surrounded him and tried to play with him.Slaves wanted to stop their children.But lin tian didn't mind .So they just answered whatever Lin tian .Later He told them .If they knew someone who has no place to go to and was living on roads .They can stay in newly built shelter outside house.However he wouldn't be giving or providing them anything other than food .if anything they had to work for earning anything here .It would be better if they can sort them out according to their profession.if they had one .

Many slaves understood his words as.He wanted to collect more slaves .But this time instead of money .He would be giving them shelter to live and food to eat and also give the work to earn money .

It was hard but not impossible.Many homeless had to sleep in garbage .And eat thrown food .food and vegetables that were thrown as garbage .Compared to that living here would be better.Thinking something he asked .

"Master those skilled in any profession might not come .as they attach high values to themselves.Moreover can we bring sick people.what if they are suspected of catching plague .we can't let them mix with healthy slaves ."

Very soon many questions came his way .Lin tian felt his workload increase.

"Those who are less sick .must take care of those who are handicapped, incapable of moving or heavily sick .Any healthy person wil only be contacting them to give them food ."

"We can't let healthy person get sick .Also for skilled people in any profession .if they don't want to come so be it .But tell them they will get a workplace to make use of their skills and earn money ."

"But they have to useful and obedient.You all and others who are new .must listen and obey Mingzhu .Mingzhu is your leader and my representative.Her words are my words . Remember it "

After that he talked some more .And played with the children .Giving many instructions for slaves to work .

He also told skilled slaves to work on specific things .

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Mingzhu woke up 2hour later .

Whe she came down .she saw slaves working energetically.Some were making food .others were cleaning house .She also felt the number of them had decreased.

She went in front of lin tian and without caring about the place she kneeled.

"Master punish me .I didn't wake up before master "

"Huh .No need you must have been tired "

"No how can a slave sleep .when his master is awake . please punish me I deserve it "

"I intentionally left you to sleep .I wanted to talk personally with others .stand up I won't punish you

I have given them some tasks .you don't mind right ."

"It's master'right to order his slaves .I have no reason to mind ."She stood up beside lin tian .

When children saw mingzhu .They didn't play casually with lin tian anymore .Even their father and mother would attentively listen to the girl .So they distanced themselves.

Lin tian had to take innovative to play with them .

"Master don't play with them .they are dirty ."she spoke not as a metaphor but literally the kids were dirty .

"They are children it's fine for their clothes to be dirty ."

Mingzhu stared at the kids strongly .causing them to flinch and run .

But not much later they walked back to lin tian .

When mingzhu saw slaves performing various tasks according to lin tian's requirement.She nodded .

"Master you are so talented and knowledgeable.Even I wouldn't be so sure to what tasks to give them "

"I just have better knowledge than you .So I could give more tasks and divide within them .it's not considered talent "

"Today there will be more people coming to this residence.And even some sick people .Their number might be big .I should have asked you first .But I just decided to send some people to bring them ."

"You don't have to ask me anything master "

"Allocate right sides shelter to the Sick .make sure healthy people don't approach them without need .Less sick will take care of heavily sicks....….....that should be how you can manage them .I am sorry .I increased responsibility on you .Elder qiang will send Elder ke to support .make sure to learn from him .it will help you "

"Yes master "

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Elder qiang brought Elder ke to let him see .what he will be overseeing .

"Elder qiang isn't this residence too big ."

"Not big "

"How is it not big ."he murmured

When he entered the house he realised.

The house indeed felt small.while looking at number of labours within residence.4 or 5 people sharing the room together.family squeezing in room . Moreover when they weren't in room .The hall felt crowded .

"Why are they working on shelters "

"It might be because more labour will be coming "Elder qiang could guess what will happen later on.

"Let me take you to meet .who you will be supporting."

After asking they went to meet lin tian and mingzhu.

When lin tian saw Elder ke he immediately greeted .

Elder ke was different from Elder qiang .

Elder qiang was considered servant of His grandpa .which made him his half servant .so he never had to greet him.

After bowing He whispered to Elder qiang" we need to bring more supplies of daily necessities"lin tian

"Elder qiang you said this girl is quite smart .but that doesn't seems to be case"Elder ke

"Why did you say that "

"As a servant she hasn't greeted me nor bowed respectfully .She lacks manner and common sense "

"Mingzhu bow to Elder ke "

Elder qiang said.

Mingzhu bowed .

"You need to bend more while bowing to your superiors "Elder ke

"She herself doesn't know manners and also haven't taught others .I say Elder qiang .I have better person to replace her .if you want "

"No .Young master " Mingzhu said .She and others were informed that .They must not let this person know they were slaves bought by lin tian .

Instead they had to say .They were workforce gathered by master to establish a business within sword edge city .They were bound by labour contract and paid in advance .

"Speaking between their superiors's talk .another flaw "Elder ke .

"Mingzhu don't speak .unless told to "

"Young master you haven't found a good

workforce .Not only they lack manners but I have also noticed they aren't skilled .They are below average .But ofcourse I am not saying it's your fault ."Elder ke smiled to lin tian.

Lin tian felt today's elder ke was different from before . Elder ke in clan was like neutral to him .Compared to other elders who didn't like him .He only showed neutral attitude.

"Elder ke she is smart so she can learn things easily .besides I don't think others are that bad .They just need someone better to guide them.Elder ke I believe you are right choice to guide them".

'infact you are the only choice we have ' Lin tian said in heart .

"Ofcourse young master is right . Please give me the honor of guiding them ."Elder ke

Mingzhu take Elder ke to meet the labourers he should give importance too .

"Please follow me Elder ke ."mingzhu

"You need to bow also .Also show the direction with your both hands "

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Lin tian went to shop again .turning all the shopkeeper happy .Again he was given discount.And he used it again to buy more things .

He also went to 'myriad flavor restaurant 'and gave them more money .Hoping to improve food quality and distribution from 2 times to 3 times a day .After that he returned with carriages to the residence.

This time slaves were somewhat experienced they unloaded everything quickly .

Things like mattress ,blankets were placed in shelters .They also bought tools again for every kind of profession.Wooden logs ,iron ores ,bronze ores .They bought in large quantities.

Some time later .

Slaves returned with more homeless people .Sick ones were carried on shoulders and were brought over.

Looking at the number increase.Elder ke realized the residence was indeed small.The total number had reached 550.

Fortunately they had built shelters and placed the necessities beforehand in shelters.

Lin tian talked with mingzhu more and gave her some things And when it was time for lin tian to leave .she said .

"Master I will wait for you .I will learn and become better ."

"I won't be coming "lin tian

"Master I will always wait for you " mingzhu replied.

lin tian only smiled .He had no intention of coming back .

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When Elder and lin tian returned to the inn.The disciples were ready to move with the carriages.

Only rhino and some of their belongings were left .

Disciples were already informed .Elder ke won't be coming with them . Patriach had given him some mission to do .

But they felt the disappearance of Elder ke within the trip was weird.

When lin tian returned with rhino.under the instructions of Elder qiang their journey started again.They traveled for 6 hours straight.

During journey lin tian personally saw the state of villages from afar .The huts ,houses ,barn ,even the crop fields were destroyed leaving rubbles and dust .

It was unknown how much they traveled.They only took rest when night fell .finding a plain area away from any forest .The disciples started making camp .As they camp out of carriages .They were limping .The journey today was very comfortable.Their carriages wobbled wherever the ground was uneven and had pot holes .Causing them to shake and hit them each other and carriage walls and roof.Everyone had some parts that were aching .

Lin tian himself was uncomfortable.Elder qiang was the one Hawking horse .Though he tried to make it comfortable ride .there was only so much he could do.

Elder qiang inspected the area around.meanwhile lin tian was left to make camp .

Elder qiang had already taught them how to make it .yet it was their 1st time .so they had to try repeatedly.

"Young master do you need help .You have to make two loops around the stick .That way it will be tight and stable "lin suya came suddenly and started helping him.

"It's ok .you don't have to help me Elder sister "

"Young master .others don't need help.look some of them have already formed their tent ."

"I can make it . don't worry elder sister "

"Young master you have to stuck the nails atleast 1 feet deep . Otherwise they will come out easily .if there are natural things like wood logs ,stumps,and rocks to tie around a rope .Make a good use of it ".

"Others are looking at you strangely. don't help me "

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"Let them look young master . I want to help you "

"But....forget it .it's already done more than half "lin tian .

Lin suya despite being lady was stronger than lin tian . Because she was cultivator .

When there camp was done setting .Two disciples brought out 2 wine cellars .And started throwing the unknown liquid around camp in circles.

Lin tian only knew it had use of warding off beast .it also had the effect of warding any human smell .So that any beast don't smell human and come out .

A very pungent scent came their way .All Disciples entered their camp .

Lin tian also entered his camp .But lin suya also followed .

"Elder sister it's not appropriate you coming to my camp ."

"I also didn't want to "she mumbled

"....I don't want to go out and smell that pungent odor "

"Than Elder sister wait for while . according to elder the bad smell will go away in some time "

One man and one woman were alone in camp .it was awkward as hell .They didn't talk for some time .

"Young master what did you do these days .we all disciples were together only you and elder qiang were Missing "

"Nothing much Elder sister .just spent some money here and there to help some people .Elder qiang accompanied me and stopped me from spending money .but I didn't listened.I guess these days I was busy splurging money "

"Young master is good person helping others "internally she thought.why would Elder qiang stop you from spending money if you were helping others .

It was that you were spending money on your pleasure and enjoying life .what a waster she thought.This guy has no redeeming qualities.

"Why doesn't father agree with me "

Yesterday her father Elder ke informed her .She was to marry lin tian as concubine.

And that she had to try her best to gain favor from young master in these days .

She was indignant.Not to mention she was cultivator .She was also best among female disciples.other than mei lin she was with 2nd best talent .Lin tian was undeserving of her even if she married as main wife .Let alone as concubine.

But father told her to seduce lin tian .

'To ask his daughter to seduce young master .only to end up marrying lin tian as concubine .Her Father has lost his mind .'

But her father said she was at age where she was full of potential and needed most resources to grow .Patriarch had decided to provide her resources.So she had to get close to young master .No matter what .

"Elder sister what did you do these days "

"My father had hired instructor to train us .Everyday we had to train and improve ourselves.We had to run ,jump and practice movement steps .During these days we have improved in skills and strength .we also got first hand experience of how dangerous can weapon be "

'unlike you who wasted his time .we were improving ourselves.'she said in her heart .

Than they talked more .

"Elder sister the bad odour is gone . please go "lin tian took a whiff of outside air and said .

"Young master if you need any help or someone to talk to . please ask me "

"Yes Elder sister "

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