Transmigrated To Ancient Time: Thrive With An Auction System!

Chapter 425: Snow Lotuses

After a moment of silence, Ling Ershi asked again, "Master, since you know that there is salt in this area, are you going to take it?"

Yao Zhi thought for a while before she shook her head. "This time, we can’t take it."

After a moment of pause, she said, "The current Imperial Court is too corrupt, and the Imperial Family is no longer suitable for the golden throne. It will be too much trouble if we take it."

"So, what are your plans next, Master?"

"For now, we need to help the White Tiger Army claim this resource and also put the Northeast City under Lu Qianxuan’s jurisdiction. At the same time, we should improve our own strength. When we go back, we will recruit the orphans and train them."

Hearing this, Ling Ershi’s eyes lit up as he said, "Master, if you want to create a team of shadow guards, this subordinate can help you train the candidates."

Yao Zhi smiled at his words. "I already thought about it. I don’t plan to only train the candidates in martial arts."

"There are 20 members in the Ling Squad. Each of you has your own skills and specialties. It would be a waste not to put them to good use."

Ling Ershi was taken aback and asked, "Master, you mean that you want each of us to create a team of our own?"

Yao Zhi nodded and explained, "Each of you will be the head of a department. For example, you have knowledge of medicine and a very high level of martial arts. Your department will focus on these two aspects."

"You can decide how to manage the people under you. Whether each of them is proficient in one of the skills or proficient in both skills, that’s up to you to decide."

"For the intelligence department, it will be led by Ling Shijiu, since he is proficient in investigating cases. He knows better how to train people to investigate cases and gather information."

"Ling Shiji was an assassin before. He will lead the assassins department. His and his people’s task will be to kill our enemies in the future."

"Ling Shiliu is a poison master. He will be training people who are proficient in poison. Although we have no plan to poison people, it’s never bad to make preparations beforehand. After all, poison and medicine are only divided by a thin line."

When Ling Ershi heard her words, he couldn’t help but picture his Master’s future influence and power.

If they successfully trained their own people, then their Master wouldn’t have to be so careful in the future. She wouldn’t have to give her resources to others.

"Master, it’s not impossible to recruit the children and train them. But this plan will require a lot of money."

"Don’t we have Xi Yi? She is our chief manager and handles all of the businesses under me. With her business talent and experience in managing people, I’m sure she can earn more than enough money for us to use," Yao Zhi smiled.

This time, Ling Ershi was stunned. He thought that his Master was too tired to manage everything by herself. He never expected that this was her reason.

Thinking back to everything his Master did, it seemed to be without any clear course or reason. But now, everything seemed to be linked.

Cupping his fists, he lowered his head and said, "Thank you for enlightening this subordinate, Master."

Yao Zhi smiled and stopped discussing this matter. After lunch, they continued climbing the mountain. When the sun finally set on the western horizon, they had only climbed halfway up the mountain.

"We might need another day to reach the location. Let’s stay here for the night," Yao Zhi said as she wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Ling Ershi nodded and went to gather some firewood.

While waiting for him, Yao Zhi entered the shared manor and left a note for her husband. She also took a quick shower, cleaned her mask and bodysuit, changed into a set of clean clothes, and then reappeared outside.

Seeing that Ling Ershi had not returned yet, she set up a protective barrier around an area with a 20-meter radius.

This barrier could hide their scent and aura. If a wild beast found them, it wouldn’t be able to break through the barrier either, making it safe for them to sleep with ease.

When Ling Ershi returned, he walked past the barrier without feeling anything thanks to his blood contract with Yao Zhi.

After he lit the fire, Yao Zhi grilled some fish and cooked a pot of mixed vegetable rice. They finished their meal and went to sleep.

Early the next morning, Yao Zhi woke up before sunrise and went to her shared manor. After washing up, she prepared some breakfast.

Not long after, Ling Ershi woke up. She gave him more water so he could wash up before they had breakfast together. When the sun rose higher, she removed the barrier, and they continued climbing the mountain.

Both of them had good stamina now and didn’t have to take a break too often. Checking the map, Yao Zhi saw that there were several snow lotuses growing on the cliff area near the peak.

Snow lotuses were rare and could fetch a high price if they were auctioned. This showed the value of these rare medicinal plants.

After she considered the risk and the value of the plants, she decided to gather the snow lotuses. When they arrived at the cliff area, it was already 11 o’clock in the morning.

At first, she thought that the snow lotuses would grow on the cliff. Unexpectedly, she found a small pond near the cliff instead.

The area around the pond was covered with a thin layer of fog.

Seeing this, Ling Ershi stood in front of her and said, "Master, this place is dangerous."

Yao Zhi patted his arm lightly and said, "Don’t worry. There is nothing dangerous here. The fog forms because of the low temperature."