Apocalypse Descent: Farming with My Harem

Chapter 1135: Chapter 400: Clues to Taming Griffins, The Greedy Manager Qian

Cao Xing was already intrigued by the commission task.

However, he still asked, "Your Excellency Earl, I can give this commission a try."

"But, if the task is completed, what can I get?"

"Also, if I don’t complete the commission, will I face any punishment?"

This was also a consistent style of Cao Xing.

No matter your identity, since you want me to work, you must give a reward.

Moreover, he wouldn’t take on any tasks with penalties.

Winston wasn’t surprised either and chuckled lightly, "Ten million Crowns, or... a private estate in Dorun Lake City."

"Even if you don’t find my Family Inheritance Sword, I won’t do anything to you."

"After all, it’s just my personal longing."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xing was already tempted.

After all, ten million Crowns is no small figure,

Don’t look at the fact that Cao Xing currently has over fifty million Crowns worth of notes in his backpack—that was gathered from raiding dozens of shops.

The purchasing power of ten million Crowns is truly immense.

Moreover, for him, this task was just something extra to accomplish.

And there was no punishment for failing, so there was even less reason to refuse.

"I can accept this commission."

"But I’d like to ask, could that private estate be exchanged for a shop in the city center?"

"As long as it’s of similar value, that’s fine."

Indeed, Cao Xing had no interest in some estate.

He was living well in his own territory; who would go live in an estate?

So exchanging for a shop in Merlin City would yield higher returns.

Such shops in prosperous locations are naturally hard to buy even with money.

Even if he doesn’t use it to open a store, renting it out would be good too.

Winston seemed a bit surprised, not expecting this Otherworldly Lord to be interested in the commerce of Merlin City.

He straightforwardly said, "No problem, as long as you can find my Family Inheritance Sword for me."

"Any vacant shop within the second ring of Merlin City is yours to choose!"

[Task rewards updated]

[Available rewards: 10 million Crowns, or a manor outside Merlin City, or one title deed in Merlin City’s central district]

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Cao Xing chuckled lightly, "Then, I accept."

"Thank you, generous Earl."

The Earl still wore a broad smile, seemingly very pleased with his response.

Cao Xing pondered for a moment and posed another question.

"Your Excellency Earl, I’d like to ask you another question."

Earl Winston glanced at him, then nodded, "Go ahead."

Clearly, Winston was in a great mood today.

He had fulfilled several of Cao Xing’s requests.

Cao Xing asked, "I want to know, assuming I found the Griffins and successfully caught them."

"Without a Beast Tamer, how can I quickly tame these Griffins?"

In fact, Cao Xing wasn’t assuming.

He had indeed already captured the Griffins.

He was currently troubled about how to tame them!

The Earl, having mingled here for many years and seen a lot, having also captured Griffins before, should know the relevant methods.

Upon hearing this question, Winston thought for a moment and replied, "Griffins are really hard to tame..."

"I do know that there is an Expert Level Beast Tamer in Merlin City."

"You can hire him for a price to tame the Griffins."

"But this takes a long time."

"If you want the Griffins to submit quickly, you can only rely on those strange Contract Scrolls and some unusual items."

"Maybe, the black market in Merlin City has such things, but you’ll need a bit of luck to find them."

Cao Xing’s eyes lit up instantly.

This Earl indeed knew the method of taming.

However, what struck him as odd was that, despite being a City Lord, he knew about the black market?

The Earl seemed to know what he was thinking and chuckled, "What, you think that because I am the City Lord of Merlin City, I shouldn’t know about the black market?"

Cao Xing nodded, "Exactly."

The Earl laughed, "The so-called black market is nothing more than a trading platform I’ve allowed these underground folks to create."

"They trade inside, and no matter how much they earn, they have to pay me taxes."

"Every year, I collect quite a lot from the black market."

Cao Xing had an epiphany in his eyes.

As expected, the Earl could allow the black market’s existence because it benefited him.

He bowed slightly and then said, "I understand now. Thank you, Your Excellency Earl, for your explanation."

"So now, we’ll take our leave."

Winston nodded.

And Cao Xing quickly led his people out of there.

After they left, a smile appeared on Winston’s face.

To him, commissioning this Otherworldly Lord was just a whim; he never expected the other party to complete the task.

Of course, if they were lucky enough to find the sword, that would be great.

Then, his gaze turned to the Female Night Demon beside him, a lustful look in his eyes.

He directly ripped off the low-cut dress of the Female Night Demon.

A grand scale was presented before him.

The tall Female Night Demon in front of him did not cover up, instead, she folded her arms, allowing the Earl’s gaze to roam over her.

"Melanie, just like yesterday, use all your means to let me enjoy it thoroughly."

The Female Night Demon heard this, and slowly opened her mouth, revealing sharp teeth.

She licked her lips and said, "As you wish, my dear Earl~"

"Sluuurp~!"

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Leaving the Earl Mansion,

Cao Xing looked at the Crowns in his backpack, and a smile appeared once more at the corner of his mouth.