Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 131 Expectations for the Future

"Sir, would you like our service?"

A rapid knocking sounded on the inn's door, interrupting the Hundred Flowers Swordsman's thoughts.

"What services?"

After a few seconds of silence, the girl's clear voice responded, "Anything I can do."

"Come in!" Tiniham waved his mage hand to unlock the door.

The door was pushed open a crack.

What comes into view is a delicate, youthful face, with gray hair tied in a neat single ponytail, wearing a brown cotton coat, paired with slightly bulky trousers and boots.

It's clear she loves cleanliness, and her bright, dark eyes are full of spirit.

Tinyham, observing the ordinary commoner girl's attire, silently judged her: "You're so young, and you already know how to serve customers?"

"No, I'm just introducing business to my sisters. I haven't had my coming-of-age ceremony yet, so I can't entertain guests."

The gray-haired girl lowered her eyes respectfully, secretly glancing at the handsome blond man in front of her, a strange glint in her eyes.

He wasn't lying. Tiniham could sense that the girl's aura was very pure; it wasn't just that she was clean on the outside, but that she was fundamentally untainted by chaos.

He took out a silver coin and handed it to the other party.

"Go buy me some food and some non-alcoholic drinks. Have you had any?"

The girl quickly shook her head.

Actually, I had a bowl of mashed potatoes before coming out. But who would refuse to eat some delicious food that they don't usually get to eat?

"Try to buy some food that you think is good, and I'll treat you to it."

"Okay, sir, please wait a moment."

A single silver coin isn't much, and while it's not conspicuous, it subtly displays one's wealth. Tinyham lay flat on the center of the large bed, letting out a relaxed sigh. His fight with the tormented girl seemed to have unconsciously affected him; desires he usually suppressed were beginning to stir.

He would never have had any extra thoughts about women.

Moreover, it's a girl?

Perhaps it was her clean-cut demeanor and her eyes that were neither arrogant nor self-deprecating.

Ordinary is fine...

Tinyham didn't want his partner to be a noblewoman, constantly putting up with her arrogance and bad temper. Nor did he want her to be a pitiful person, requiring him to spend a lot of effort to heal from the shadows of her childhood…

The night was deep and dark.

After the magical tide disappeared, the dark blue moon turned pure white, like a white jade plate with a missing piece.

In the silent Gray Rat Alley, a figure hurried past.

Gus was mentally prepared to win the lottery multiple times. However, his boots were spotless today.

It wasn't good luck, but rather because everyone in Grey Mouse Lane spontaneously joined the cleanup effort today.

The residents were generally optimistic, believing that with the reduction of a large number of corrupt nobles and high-ranking officials who committed evil deeds, things would definitely improve in the future.

We must live a good life and redesign our living environment. Some even suggested raising funds to build toilets, digging a sewage ditch, and drilling more wells, among other constructive proposals.

Gus changed into slippers at the front door, turned on the magic light in the living room, and woke up his sleeping family, claiming he had something important to announce.

"The Blue Rose family has granted me the right to use an inscribed sword. Once the service period reaches five years, the ownership of the inscribed sword will be completely transferred to me."

Fein excitedly raised his clenched fists, all the words in his heart condensing into a single "good".

Inscribed weapons are worth hundreds of gold coins. Even if I worked hard my whole life, I wouldn't dare to dream of such a thing.

The Blue Rose family demonstrated their respect for Guts through their actions.

Mother Bai Sha and younger sister Xiao Yu both wore happy expressions. Only Ye Zi's expression was indifferent, and she merely nodded slightly.

Gus took the sword sheath off his back and placed it flat on the table, letting his family members gather around to look at it.

Almost the same size, but with a weight and feel far superior to the previous entry-level steel sword. The gleaming inscriptions give it a mysterious and powerful look.

"From now on, I'll be eating at Young Master Tai'an's dorm every night. I can get an extra meal of monster meat. I'll be back a little late, so don't wait for me..."

"It's okay, it'll save the family some money!"

Fane clearly supported Guts's choice, knowing the importance of monster meat for martial arts training.

Given their family's circumstances, they could only afford to eat this once every two weeks at most. This has seriously affected Guts's training progress.

Whenever he thinks about it, Fein can't help but sigh with regret, feeling resentful that his incompetence has ruined his son's future.

To put it bluntly, the martial arts resources provided by the Blue Rose family will change Guts's destiny for the rest of his life, allowing him to transcend his original social class and reach even greater heights.

For a moment, Fein was overcome with emotion, his eyes reddened slightly, and he raised his hand to wipe the corner of his eyes.

"Dad! Don't get too excited." Gus quickly stepped forward and hugged his father's shoulders.

The man before him, not yet forty, had a face full of the marks of time. His back, which he had been trying to keep straight, suddenly hunched slightly, unintentionally revealing an air of old age and decline. He couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart. He thought of how often the laborers died before they were fifty. All he could do was pray that tragedy would not come too soon.

"Gus! You're all grown up now. From now on, you must take good care of your family no matter what."

"I swear..."

Gus silently composed himself and brought up the matter of asking his two sisters to help take care of the patient and Blue Rose hiring maids.

Of course, both are compensated.

The salary for caring for patients was ten silver dollars per month, and they were required to stay by the patient's side around the clock, only allowed to take turns going out and resting.

Considering the working hours and intensity, Tai'an offered wages equivalent to more than three times the average monthly salary of ordinary people in the capital. The slightly higher wages for temporary workers will not affect the overall salary structure.

As for the maids' salaries, they are divided into several levels.

The lowest-level menial jobs have no age limit and mainly involve cleaning and other odd jobs. Most of them are elderly people living alone with no means of support.

The salary, based on the average income standard of the Blue Rose Territory, was naturally far less than that of the capital, amounting to about one silver dollar. Sometimes, due to poor harvests, payments would be delayed for a period of time. Fortunately, food and lodging were provided, so no one complained.

Ordinary trainee maid: salary one silver dollar and twenty copper pence.

There are certain requirements for appearance; the person should be at least good-looking. They cannot be too dull; they should at least have a certain learning ability and adaptability.

While the salary is slightly below average, there's ample free time to learn literacy, arithmetic, cooking, flower arranging, tea ceremony, sewing, and other skills. The work is relaxed, with room for advancement. Therefore, this position is highly sought after.

Formal maid: Salary is around two silver dollars, higher than the average standard in the Blue Rose Territory.

After working for a certain number of years, usually three years, or with the lord's approval, one can be promoted to a permanent position.

Technical maids: Maids learn skills to become cooks, seamstresses, or florists, with salaries increasing depending on the situation.

Personal maid: A decorative figurehead who follows the lord, mostly a woman who receives his favor, earning about twenty to thirty silver dollars a month.

Head Maid: The lord's most trusted maid, the manager of all maids, equivalent to the position of deputy butler.

He received thirty-five silver dollars.

It's worth mentioning that maids are prohibited from having any contact with men before their contracts expire. Otherwise, they will be dismissed and, depending on the circumstances, will be required to pay a penalty for breach of contract.

(End of this chapter)