Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 578 Seeking Relatives and Navigating the Path: Respecting Clothes Before People
"Jun Gui, what are your plans for the future?" Chu Danqing asked.

Chai Jungui returned the bowl to Chu Danqing, and upon hearing his question, he replied, "Originally, I was thinking of going to Shanzhou to stay with my aunt."

"Years ago, my aunt married a soldier, and I wonder what she looks like now."

He was still in contact with his father when he was still alive.

Unfortunately, the court became increasingly corrupt and chaotic, and he moved several times. Then, his parents died, and he lost contact with them.

Therefore, he didn't have a strong impression of his aunt. He only knew that when the last letter arrived, his uncle had become a corporal.

"Shanzhou is not close to here. How can you get there without a penny to your name?" Chu Danqing compared his memory and realized that he couldn't possibly get there without money.

Upon hearing this, Chai Jungui smiled and said, "Brother is absolutely right. These were just some random thoughts I had while I was ill."

"Now that I've come to my senses, I know that this was a pipe dream."

"The world is like this nowadays." Chai Jungui sighed as he said this.

Chu Danqing also knew that the Yong Dynasty was already in the twilight of its reign.

In the imperial court, the emperor was incompetent and treacherous officials held power. Then, the military governors held their own armies and acted independently. In the countryside, bandits rose up everywhere and land was annexed.

This huge powder keg is just waiting for the fuse to be lit so it can explode with a bang.

As for how to blow it up, that's another story.

It seems that the omen was directed at that red-bearded fire dragon.

“Perfect timing. I’ve got some free time, so how about I take you to visit some relatives?” Chu Danqing said.

"Huh?" Chai Jungui was also surprised to hear Chu Danqing say this.

He had thought he would be doing something big with Chu Danqing, but somehow the situation turned around and he ended up doing it himself.

"Brother, don't you do any work?" Chai Jungui asked.

"Do I look like someone who's cut out for business?" Chu Danqing retorted, then answered himself, "A fortune would be squandered in my hands."

That's true; his amusement park relies entirely on missions and he doesn't know anything about management.

Hearing Chu Danqing's answer, Chai Jungui was also filled with many thoughts.

Not doing business doesn't mean there's no business to make a living, which makes Chai Jungui feel even more that his elder brother comes from an extraordinary background.

“Then I will do as you say, elder brother. I will trouble you and me to go visit your relatives together.” Chai Jungui was naturally happy.

I haven't seen my aunt for a long time.

"Don't bother me," Chu Danqing said again. "There's definitely no way we can walk there. Why don't we go to the nearest town and find a couple of good horses? By the way, can you ride a horse?"

Chu Danqing's decision to accompany Chai Jungui on his family visit was not a spur-of-the-moment thing.

Since the other party is destined to become a vanguard of the king, it means that they are bound to rise to power.

He can't rise to prominence on the spot; he definitely needs to go through some experiences first.

In addition, considering his previous thoughts, if he hadn't met Chu Danqing, he would have gone to Shanzhou to find his aunt after recovering from his illness.

Therefore, Chu Danqing went along with his idea.

“Of course I can ride a horse, but that’s too extravagant. We could just buy two donkeys,” Chai Jungui quickly replied.

He knew perfectly well how precious horses were, and that such things were unnecessary for transportation.

"It's alright, riding a horse will be faster." Chu Danqing has no shortage of gold and silver, so he will definitely do whatever is convenient.

"Brother, you should be more frugal with your spending," Chai Jungui advised.

Of all the people Chu Danqing had met before, very few were poor.

Chai Jungui is different; he is genuinely poor.

"Besides, when you're out and about, you shouldn't flaunt your wealth. There are bandits everywhere these days. Even though we have Da Bao and Da Yu protecting us, it's still best to avoid getting into trouble." Chai Jungui gave an even more compelling reason.

He was, after all, a native of this land, while Chu Danqing was just a fake, so he didn't know much about the ways of the world.

“Alright, I will do as you say, Jun Gui.” Chu Danqing was not stubborn; his greatest strength was that he listened to advice.

Especially when what the other party says makes sense.

Hearing that Chu Danqing had agreed, Chai Jungui breathed a sigh of relief.

He was worried that Chu Danqing would find him long-winded.

"Let's go, let's go to town first." Chu Danqing said, then looked Chai Jungui up and down, and said, "Since this is a visit to relatives, not a stay with relatives, I need to get you some nice clothes."

Chai Jungui did not refuse, but simply said, "Thank you, brother!"

Clothes and shoes are not rare items in modern times.

However, they were extremely precious in ancient times and even in modern times.

Take Water Margin as an example; the thugs and ruffians in it take off their clothes when they fight.

This was to prevent the clothes from being damaged during a fight.

In ordinary households, a cotton-padded coat can even become a family heirloom.

After taking Chai Jungui into town and inquiring about the most famous tailor shop, they had them take Chai Jungui's measurements from head to toe.

"I'm taking my younger brother to visit relatives. The materials must be the best, and the workmanship must be exquisite." With that, Chu Danqing placed two silver ingots on the counter: "Make five sets. This is the deposit."

"I'll come to pick it up first thing tomorrow morning. If it's not to my liking, I'll smash your signboard."

Chu Danqing's silver ingot is worth ten taels, and two ingots would be worth twenty taels.

He knows the market price; it's reasonable.

The silk, satin, cotton, and other materials used were not ordinary varieties.

"Sir, five sets of costumes won't be enough to get them all by tomorrow." Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper shook his head and pushed the silver aside. Of course, he wanted to make a profit; he could earn one hundred taels of silver if he completed this set.

But Chu Danqing wants to pick it up tomorrow morning, and even if all the craftsmen sewed it overnight, they couldn't finish it.

Chu Danqing wanted five sets, which meant she needed everything from a straight robe, a long shirt, shoes, socks, and a turban.

Customization means making it to order.

"Brother, I think we should just buy a set that fits properly." Chai Jungui's heart skipped a beat as he looked at the two silver ingots.

"For visiting relatives, you need proper identification," Chu Danqing replied, then asked, "How many days will it take for these five sets of clothes to be ready?"

"As you wish, sir, even working day and night, these five sets can be completed in seven days," the shopkeeper said. "If you want something more refined, I estimate one set can be completed for you in a month."

He was telling the truth. The reason for such a big difference is whether you want to do embroidery or not.

If you want embroidery, you can only let the embroiderer embroider slowly; if you don't want it to be fast, you can just sew it directly.

"Alright, let's pick out five sets for my brother now." Upon hearing that it would take so long, Chu Danqing immediately gave up on the idea.

He doesn't have time to wait.

Chu Danqing breathed a sigh of relief, as did the clothing shop owner.

He was terrified that Chu Danqing would ask him to hand it in tomorrow, which would be a real nightmare.

The shopkeeper, being a man of business, had a keen eye and could tell at a glance that Chu Danqing was no ordinary person.

Not to mention that someone who can say something like "deliver five sets of exquisitely crafted products tomorrow" is definitely not an ordinary scion of a prominent family.

"Yes, sir, don't worry." The shopkeeper immediately replied, "I guarantee you'll find a decent set of clothes for the second master."

As he spoke, two shop assistants led Chai Jungui toward the back of the clothing shop.

About fifteen minutes later, Chai Jungui came out after changing his clothes, carrying a package in his hand.

It's true that clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse.

After Chai Jungui's change, his entire demeanor and spirit were transformed. He went from a timid and ordinary commoner to a refined young man from a prominent family.

"Shopkeeper, how much is it?" Chu Danqing asked.

They must have already chosen it, otherwise why would they be carrying a package in their hands?

The shopkeeper quickly calculated the price for Chu Danqing, and then Chu Danqing paid the money and left.

As soon as he left the clothing shop, Chu Danqing felt that some of the luck in the dark had flowed back to him.

This was not because he had plundered Chai Jungui's fortune, but because Chai Jungui's coiled wood dragon had grown stronger.

Therefore, Chu Danqing's share of good fortune naturally increased as well.

This is equivalent to Chai Jungui's overall fortune rising, which led to Chu Danqing's improvement as well.

The saying "Respect the clothes first, then respect the person" is not an empty phrase.

Chu Danqing also realized that luck was not static.

It can also change depending on the individual.

The fortunes of ordinary people and those of kings and nobles are incomparable.

But then again, most people don't have such a thing as luck.

Chai Jungui's fortune should actually be considered a derivative of the Primordial Spirit Panmu Azure Dragon, rather than a separate fortune system.

Whether it's fate or not is another matter; Chu Danqing didn't know either, he just gave it a name.

'The rest of the plan is simple.' Chu Danqing had a plan in mind.

It's simply about accumulating good fortune for Chai Jungui. Once he reaches a certain level through the good fortune he directly receives, he can then go and kill the Crimson-Bearded Fire Dragon and the Treasure Chest Golden Dragon.

Chu Danqing cannot use it on his own, but this thing should be able to passively protect him.

After leaving the clothing shop, the two bought two more mules.

The reason I didn't buy a donkey was, of course, because a mule is better than a donkey.

It's a bit pricey, but it's not as good as a horse.

As for dry rations and the like, Chai Jungui wanted to buy them, but Chu Danqing refused.

He simply said that he had something prepared in his pocket and there was no need to buy any more.

The two then left the town and headed straight for Shanzhou.

"Jun Gui, do you still remember where your aunt is in Shanzhou?" Chu Danqing asked the crucial question.

Shanzhou is a large prefecture, not a small place.

"I heard it's in Ye City. We'll ask around when we get there." Chai Jungui only knew the general idea.

However, once you arrive in Ye City, it's not difficult to ask.

After all, his uncle was a squad leader back then, and now he should be at least a captain.

Of course, dying on the battlefield is another matter, after all these years.

"It's much easier to find if we have a general idea. Otherwise, if there's only one Shanzhou, we'll have a lot to look for," Chu Danqing joked.

"Haha, if we really can't find it, we can just consider it a trip for our elder brother." Chai Jungui echoed.

He was worried that even if he successfully visited his relatives, they might not treat him well, since he had lost them so many years ago.

When it comes to feelings, all that's left is knowing each other's names.

(End of this chapter)