Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 399: News about the City's Black Market and the Bard (6600)

The businessman Jason exclaimed: "This is... This is an egg from a bare-feathered chicken!"

"Lord Cao Xing, do you think there are even magical creatures like this light-feathered chicken in your territory?"

Cao Xing nodded, "That's right."

The first batch of bare-feather chickens have already started hatching.

Under the 24-hour holy light, these light-feathered chickens grow very fast.

It won't be long before the flock of chickens in your territory will expand, and then you'll be able to produce eggs in large quantities.

The surprise on Jace's face intensified.

He said excitedly: "You are worthy of being Lord Cao Xing!"

"I heard that this magical creature is not only extremely difficult to tame, but also very troublesome to feed."

"I didn't expect you could even get this kind of creature. It's incredible..."

"If Cao Xing is willing to sell these eggs and establish long-term cooperation with our Woodpecker Chamber of Commerce."

"I will make the decision in the name of the vice president and will definitely give you the highest purchase price in the market. How do you think?"

Cao Xing smiled and said, "Okay, I still believe in President Jess's character."

“But it will take some time before we can start large-scale transactions.”

"I will contact you again after a while when the number of light-feathered chickens in my territory reaches a certain scale."

The businessman replied without hesitation: "Of course!"

"Lord Cao Xing can contact me anytime you need me."

Jace had a huge smile on his face.

For a businessman of his level, one or two million kronor is naturally not a big deal.

What he is interested in is the mid- to long-term benefits of Cao Xing Territory and the development potential of this territory.

Like Hilton, these businessmen have good business acumen and long-term vision.

Another businessman from the Moon Goddess Chamber of Commerce whom Cao Xing had met before did not possess these qualities, so he had been expelled from the Moon Goddess Chamber of Commerce.

If Jace can give himself a satisfactory price, it would be no problem for them to purchase the eggs from the bare-feathered chickens in the future.

As mentioned before, if Cao Xing really goes into business, he will be able to quickly open up the market with what he has.

But doing business is not that simple.

Not only do you need to hire someone to manage it, but you also need to ensure the safe transportation of the goods.

And you also have to deal with the merchants and nobles in the city.

These things will consume a lot of Cao Xing's time and energy.

He would gain more benefits if he used this time to improve his own strength.

When you are strong enough, there will naturally be a lot of people begging to cooperate with you.

Cao Xing continued, "By the way, Sir Jess, I have one more thing to trouble you with."

Jace said cheerfully, "Brother Cao Xing, just tell me what you want to say."

He even changed the way he addressed Cao Xing.

"It's nothing big. I just want to meet Earl Winston. Do you have any way to help me?"

As a count and the master of the city of Melinder, it is naturally not someone that ordinary people can meet.

Not only do you need to have sufficient identity background, but you also need to notify in advance, which is equivalent to making an appointment.

Obviously, none of these Cao Xings have.

However, this time I am here to collect the reward.

Even if Jace has no solution, he can go directly to the Earl's Mansion.

Of course, if there is someone to recommend you, it can save you a lot of trouble.

After listening to this, Jace thought for a moment, and then said, "Earl Winston usually stays in his own earl's mansion and rarely goes out."

"However, if Lord Cao Xing wants to meet him, I can help you arrange it."

Cao Xing was delighted after hearing this and said, "That's great, Sir Jace."

The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "It's just a small favor."

At this point, he seemed to remember something, "By the way, Lord Cao Xing, you are new to Melinde City, so you don't have a place to stay yet, right?"

Cao Xing nodded.

A smile appeared on the businessman's face again.

"In that case, how about you go to the Welsing Tavern to rest for a while?"

"It is one of the top three taverns in the entire Melinde City, and it is also owned by our Woodpecker Chamber of Commerce."

"It's getting late now. Even if you want to see Earl Winston, you have to wait until tomorrow."

"Besides, there is the most famous bard in our Melinde City. No, perhaps the most famous and the best singing bard in the entire Snowstorm Plain. He will perform in the tavern every night."

"I don't know how many nobles spent thousands of dollars just to hear her sing."

Jace's tone was full of pride when he mentioned the bard.

Cao Xing didn't refuse, as he really needed to find a place to stay.

"Then I'll trouble you, Sir Jace."

"It's no trouble, just a small matter." Jace had a smile on his face and seemed to be in a good mood.

Cao Xing was also in a good mood.

It turns out that when you go out, you still have to rely on your connections.

Well, now that I know someone in Melinde City, everything becomes much easier.

Jace continued, "Brother Cao Xing, if you are bored at night and want to find something else to do besides the tavern."

"I can take you to the black market in the city."

"Black market? Is it what I'm thinking of?"

A look of surprise appeared in Cao Xing's eyes!
Jace smiled and nodded, "Yes, just as you thought."

"There is a black market in Melinde City, where you can buy some items that cannot be sold openly."

"As long as you have money and a discerning eye, you can always buy what you like."

Cao Xing also became interested.

Whether in games or in literary works, the black market is a place with special significance.

There are countless protagonists who have obtained treasures by picking up bargains in the black market and have since soared to fame.

Of course, Cao Xing had no intention of taking advantage of any bargains.

After all, this is the real world. Anyone who can operate in the black market where all kinds of people mix together must be an elite in this field.
They already know everything about the goods in their hands.

It would be extremely difficult to get a bargain from them.

But this does not prevent the appearance of some good stuff in the black market.

Cao Xing said: "I am very interested in this black market."

A smile appeared on Jace's face again.

Through this period of time, I have come to know those lords from other worlds.

When they heard about the black market, it was like they had heard the news that there was a peerless beauty somewhere, and they all tried every possible way to get in.

So it was expected that Cao Xing would not refuse.

The businessman Jace continued, "Okay, Lord Cao Xing, but the black market has fixed opening hours."

“It’s usually open twice a month.”

"You've come at the perfect time. Tomorrow night, the underground black market will open."

"Then I can take you there with me."

Cao Xing immediately replied: "Thank you very much."

Jace smiled and shook his head before continuing.

"Brother Cao Xing, I still have some matters to deal with at the Chamber of Commerce, so I won't bother you here."

"My squire will take you to the Welsing Tavern."

"Come back to me tomorrow after you finish your business, and I'll take you to the black market."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Go and get busy, Sir Jace."

The middle-aged man nodded, then quickly left with several servants.

The only person left was a young man with a childish face who looked to be in his early sixteen or seventeen years old.

This was the attendant Jace had left behind to entertain them.

"Lord Cao Xing, would you like to go to the tavern now or later?"

"If you want to walk around the city for a while, I can show you the way."

This young man has a great attitude.

To him, someone who is so valued by his vice president must be a big shot.

So it is understandable that he calls me "sir".

Cao Xing said: "No need, just take us to the tavern."

"Ok."

The young man turned around and said, "Master Cao Xing, please follow me."

Having said that, he led Cao Xing and his party forward.

Soon, everyone crossed several streets and came directly to the central area of ​​​​Melinde City.

At the street intersection ahead, a huge building appeared.

It is at least ten meters high and is divided into three levels: upper, middle and lower.

The exterior walls of the building are made of dark boulders, giving it a heavy feel, and the pointed roof is covered with black tiles.

There is also a big oak door in front of us, which looks quite imposing.

Above the gate, there was a plaque with five large characters "Wilsin Tavern" written on it.

The young man next to him said, "Sir, we're here."

After saying that, he took the lead and walked forward, pushing open the oak door for them.

Cao Xing also followed in.

A spacious hall suddenly appeared in front of me.

In stark contrast to the bustling scenes in other pubs, this place clearly exudes a unique atmosphere.

The guests inside seemed very quiet, each sitting at their own table, chatting quietly with their companions, or savoring the wine in their glasses alone.

The decoration inside the pub is not ostentatious, but rather has a low-key luxury.

There are exquisite oil paintings on the walls and quaint chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, emitting a soft light.

On the left side of the first floor lobby, there is a small stage.

A group of well-dressed people sat around the table, seemingly waiting for something.

Those who can come here are all well-known figures in the city.

So they also maintain their own qualities, showing elegance and composure in their every move.

Of course, in Cao Xing's view, they are just a group of scoundrels.

She looks glamorous in front of people, but actually plays more extravagantly than anyone else behind the scenes.

At the same time, the young attendant said, "Master Cao Xing, please wait here for a moment. I will go and tell the staff in the tavern."

Cao Xing nodded, "Go ahead."

The young man left quickly.

At the same time, a graceful figure lifted the curtain behind the stage and walked out gracefully.

Someone shouted, "Miss Gwyneth is out."

In an instant, the entire tavern fell silent.

Everyone's attention was attracted by the beautiful figure on the stage, and dozens of pairs of eyes were staring at her.

The woman walked over gracefully, wearing an orange and blue performance costume. The orange top was as bright and eye-catching as a burning flame.

She wore a red round hat on her head, her golden hair was slightly tied up, and a few strands of hair fell on her cheeks.

Her long legs were also wearing tights of two colors, which made the outfit look a bit strange.

This is the costume worn by bards during performances. The bright and unique colors are meant to better attract passers-by.

However, no matter how unique her clothes were, they could not hide her beautiful face.

Her beauty is different from the kind of beauty that comes from careful dressing up. It is the kind of beauty that comes naturally.

At this moment, she gracefully came to the platform in the center of the stage and slowly sat down.

He hooked his right foot around the ankle of his left foot and began to tune the lute in his hand.

"clank……"

The strings vibrated slightly.

During the time she was debugging, the tavern was filled with the sound of faint discussions.

Some people were talking about the woman's appearance, and some were talking about her singing.

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, the beautiful woman slowly spoke.

"Old scars, longing for gentle touch, lingering, regardless of the fate of the stars~"

When the first sentence was uttered, the ethereal, heavenly singing voice, like the immortal music from the Tianshan Mountains, suddenly descended.

The dozens of people in the audience fell silent instantly.

It was as if all sounds had disappeared, leaving only the beautiful singing voice echoing.

"You mend the torn heart with love, these memories intertwine with fate, you and I redeem together~"

"Morning light, you escaped from the dream, leaving only the scent of cloves and gooseberries~"

"..."

In that truly heavenly sound, it seemed as if time had stopped and the air had frozen.

Everyone in the pub maintained their original actions, fearing that the slightest sound would disturb the woman's singing.

Passersby outside the pub couldn't help but stop and listen.

Even Cao Xing at the fifth level and Sarah at the sixth level couldn't help but be mesmerized by her singing.

As the singing gets better and better.

A sad expression appeared on everyone's face. Her singing seemed to let everyone witness a tragic love story.

Many people in the audience burst into tears after hearing this.

A few minutes later, the woman on the stage slowly uttered the last sentence.

"In my dream, your black hair fluttered like a storm, and your violet eyes sparkled like tears..." The lute stopped plucking.

Time begins to pass.

Everyone came back to their senses from that trance-like state.

The civilians who stopped outside resumed their busy lives.

The woman said nothing.

He just bowed slightly and saluted everyone.

In an instant, there was thunderous applause!

Dozens of people in the pub stood up and cheered one after another.

"Ms. Gwyneth, your singing voice is so beautiful!"

"Any fancy words pale in comparison to your singing."

"Ms. Gwyneth, please share a drink with me!"

"..."

Below, those noble children were expressing their admiration crazily.

Faced with these voices, the woman on the stage just smiled faintly and bowed politely again.

At this time, Sarah, who was next to Cao Xing, said with a vigilant look: "My Lord, this woman is a bit weird. Even I was fooled by her just now."

Even Elisa covered her mouth and exclaimed: "Wow! Elisa actually cried just now. This sister's singing voice is so amazing!"

Including Cao Xing, everyone nodded, then looked at the woman deeply.

Her panel attributes suddenly appeared in front of me.

【The Bard: Gwyneth】

[Level: Level 23 (Level Elite Creature)]

[HP: 14260/14260]

[Attack power: 472~513]

[Skill: None]

[Life skills: Master-level singing proficiency, master-level musical instrument proficiency, advanced performance proficiency, advanced poetry composition, intermediate card skills proficiency...]

[Talent: Sound of the Heart (Her voice can make people subconsciously calm down and listen carefully)]

[Status: Black-billed Crow Poison (a strange toxin, the effect is unknown, will take effect after 27:13...)]

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"Wow, he actually has two master-level life skills!"

"Coupled with her talent for the sound of the heart, she is simply a woman born to sing."

Cao Xing was amazed.

You know, even a witch who has lived for hundreds of years only has one master-level skill, but she actually has two.

However, Cao Xing also noticed the information on this woman's [Status] column.

"Black-billed crow poison? What is this thing?"

Cao Xing looked at the woman with scrutiny.

I found that there was nothing unusual about her complexion.

As if noticing Cao Xing's gaze, the woman named Gwyneth slowly turned her head.

That beautiful face looked at him and then smiled gently.

Before Cao Xing could react, the young waiter had already come over with the bartender from the tavern.

The bartender's eyes instantly fell on Cao Xing and the group of wild boar warriors behind him.

With a big smile on his face, he said, "Sir, I am the bartender of this tavern. I have heard about it."

"Take a look at it. How many rooms should I arrange for you?"

Cao Xing thought for a moment, then said, "Let's arrange six rooms."

The boar warriors lived in four rooms with four prisoners.

Cao Xing, Sarah and four other people can just stay in two rooms.

The bartender quickly said, "Okay, sir, please follow me."

After he finished speaking, he led Cao Xing and others into the second floor of the tavern.

After they left, the nobles in the tavern hall looked at Cao Xing's back with some curiosity.

"Everyone, who was that person just now? Do you know him?"

"I don't know, but he must be an important figure since he can travel with his own soldiers and is so warmly received by the bartender of this tavern."

"Could it be a big shot from Yongshuang Main City?"

They all speculated about Cao Xing's identity.

The bard on the stage didn't pay much attention to Cao Xing.

Instead, he retreated behind the stage shortly after the performance.

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...

"Sir, this is your room. You can arrange it as you like."

The bartender said politely.

Cao Xing looked at the six rooms in front of him, and then ordered: "Wild boar warriors, divide into groups of three, each with a room."

"Then take turns guarding those four guys."

After saying that, he glanced at the scammers whose hands and feet were tied and their mouths were gagged.

The wild boar warriors immediately said respectfully: "Yes, Lord!"

After saying that, they divided themselves into teams, and then pushed the four people into the room.

There are two rooms left.

Cao Xing said, "Sarah, Renis, Elisa, the three of you just have to squeeze in tonight."

The three women smiled gently and nodded.

"No problem, my lord!"

After arranging these, everyone returned to their rooms.

Cao Xing also pushed open the door of his room.

As a lord, he also reserved some privileges for himself.

One person occupies a room.

After entering the tavern room, there was a faint fragrance inside. It was not the smell of some perfume, but the smell of wood.

It doesn't smell unpleasant at all.

In addition, there is a stove burning in the room, which is enough to ensure normal temperature.

Cao Xing noticed the large wooden bed in the middle at a glance.

"Wow, this bed is quite big."

It just so happened that he had been traveling all day and was a little tired.

So Cao Xing lay down on the big bed without taking off his clothes.

After reporting safety to Liu Muxue, he fell asleep.

Just when he thought that tonight was over.

There was a sudden knock on the door of the hotel room.

Thump…thump thump…

"Who is it?" Cao Xing asked puzzledly.

"My Lord, it's me..."

Hearing this familiar voice, Cao Xing was stunned for a moment.

"come in."

After a moment, the door of the room was pushed open, and a dark elf with pointed ears and a blush on his face slowly walked in.

"What's wrong, Sarah?" Caoxing asked.

The dark elf lowered his head, pressed his left hand on his right arm, and stood there awkwardly.

She said softly, "I... I'm not used to being outside. I want to come to the Lord's room and rest with you..."

"Can...can you?"

Cao Xing chuckled and said, "Of course, come in."

After hearing this, Sarah also showed a happy smile on her face and slipped into his quilt.

A soft and slender body lay in his arms.

And not long after the two of them lay down.

There was another knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Cao Xing asked again.

"My Lord, I am Renis..."

Cao Xing was stunned, but still said, "Come in first."

At the same time, the Ascalon archer slowly walked in.

Then she saw Sarah in Cao Xing's arms and was immediately surprised: "So Sister Sarah is here..."

Cao Xing chuckled and said, "It's okay, Renis, come over here and join us."

"Sarah won't mind."

At this moment, the dark elf curled up in Cao Xing's arms whispered: "Well... there are so many people, it will be... warmer..."

There was a hint of hesitation in Renis's eyes, and more shyness.

But he still nodded slightly, then went to the big bed and got into the quilt.

At this moment, Renis and Sarah were lying on the left and right sides of Cao Xing respectively, staring at the ceiling with wide eyes.

Then I felt a strong hand holding my shoulders, and I subconsciously snuggled into his arms.

The two women lay on their sides, just able to see each other's expressions.

They gave each other an embarrassed smile.

Just when Cao Xing thought that no one would come over tonight, there was another knock on the door.

Cao Xing was confused.

"Who is it this time?"

"Wuwu... Lord, it's me..."

The voice was Elisa.

"Elissa, what's wrong with you?"

"My Lord... Sister Renis and Sister Sarah haven't come back since they left. I'm a little scared being alone in the room, wuwu..."

Cao Xing was speechless. This little girl could stay out in the snow and ice for days and nights without going home, and yet she said she was afraid to sleep alone.

But he still said, "Come in then."

After hearing the sound outside the door, he pushed the door open and walked in.

At this moment, she was wrapped in a wolfskin coat and holding the longbow given to her by Cao Xing tightly in her arms, looking petite and pitiful.

At this time, Elisa also noticed the two figures in the quilt.

"Wow! Sister Renes and Sister Sarah are both here!"

"I thought you..."

She seemed extremely surprised, and there was a hint of embarrassment on her face.

It was like having done something wrong and being discovered.

"Then...then I'd better go back..."

Cao Xing chuckled and said, "Don't go back. Come over here and squeeze in."

Elisa was stunned for a moment after hearing this.

"Ah... can I, too? Lord?"

Cao Xing said speechlessly: "What's the difference between yes and no? I'm not doing anything to you."

"It's so cold, come quickly."

Little Elisa stood there, seeming a little hesitant.

After some psychological struggle, I finally mustered up the courage.

"Then...then I'll come too..."

Then she carefully got into bed and lay down next to Renis.

Fortunately, the room that the bartender arranged for Cao Xing was big enough and the bed was wide enough.

Otherwise, there would be no room for the four of them to sleep.

At this moment, the four of them were lying quietly on the bed.

But this time, no one came to knock on the door.

Cao Xing held a beauty in each of his arms, and also grabbed Elisa's little hand.

Then he fell asleep directly.

However, tonight should be a sleepless night for these three women...

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The next day.

The system prompt sounded as the 'Claw of Zhuoma' challenge began.

Cao Xing suddenly opened his eyes.

Looking at the all-wooden building above my head, I felt a little dazed.

After all, this was his first time waking up in a tavern in this world, and the experience was somewhat subtle.

At the same time, Cao Xing straightened up.

At a glance, I saw three beautiful faces lying beside me.

(End of this chapter)