From slave trader to the Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Laws

Jiang She opened his eyes and saw only overgrown weeds.

Beside him were three or five courtyard trees, and beneath his feet was fresh green grass. He lay in an unknown temple, his hands and feet bound.

hiss...

where is this?

"Am I not at work?"

Jiang She was completely bewildered and was wondering what was going on when a woman's voice rang in his ear, speaking in an accent he couldn't understand:

"The four great cities of the capital."

Ok?

Jiang She looked up.

But then a delicate hand appeared, with ten slender, white fingers, holding only a single pill, which it stuffed straight into his mouth.

"Sizzle!"

The pills melt instantly upon entering the mouth.

It felt like eating a whole box of mints; a bitter yet refreshing medicinal aroma slid down my throat.

"What did you give me to eat?"

Jiang She was stunned.

The next instant, as if in response to his question, a memory that did not belong to him surged into his mind.

Jiang She understood.

He crossed!

The woman in front of me is named Xu Lian.

She was fifteen years old, the age of coming of age.

She wasn't particularly beautiful, but she had long legs and a pair of impressive breasts.

Even if she usually wears a simple blue and white floral village girl's jacket and long pants that cover her legs, she still looks like a heart-stirring young girl when she stands in the golden sunlight.

...

"Let me ask you, Lang Si, what's your culinary background?"

The woman's voice rang out again.

With a strong local accent, mixed with a little Mandarin.

For some reason, Jiang She understood this time.

He paused for a moment, then, mimicking the accent he remembered, replied, "My name is Jiang She, a servant of the Xu family. By chance, I learned some martial arts and became a guard in the young lady's courtyard..."

"Alas!"

Madam Xu's almond-shaped eyes widened in surprise. "This alchemist is extraordinary! He actually knows Jiang Se's character and how she behaves."

"It's quite miraculous."

Jiang She nodded: "But why would my wife want to capture me?"

Madam Xu blinked: "Which pot of mud and ginger looks exactly the same, like they were made from the same mold?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang She frowned and remained silent.

After consuming that pill, he regained Jiang She's memories and knew perfectly well why Jiang She had lost her life.

"I know that you are a spy sent by another business to the Xu family residence. You captured me and brought me here to keep me as an undercover agent."

"What's your wish day?"

"Since my voice carries little weight, I am naturally willing."

"Alas! You're so clever."

"But Madam Xu... I don't know martial arts, so how could I learn from Jiang She and become a guard in your courtyard?"

"Hmm..."

Madam Xu bit her nails, frowned, and looked troubled. "How would I know? Old San didn't say anything either."

"..."

Seeing this, Jiang She was about to speak when he heard footsteps approaching from outside the temple, accompanied by a faint scent of rouge.

"tread!"

Silk shoes stepped across the threshold and gently peeked into the grass. The tall woman wore a cheongsam dress, with a heavy bodice covering her upper body and a fitted, bodycon skirt that slit along her waist and hips on both sides. The front only covered her red knees, while the sides revealed her snow-white legs.

"Scattered woman!"

Madam Xu blinked.

Jiang She also turned his head to look.

"The Third Madam?"

He blurted out instinctively that the memory after taking the pill clearly indicated that he recognized this person.

The Third Madam was one of Master Xu's concubines.

She is beautiful.

Yet he was never favored.

They must have long harbored resentment towards Master Xu.

"So, the Third Madam... is also a spy?"

Jiang She asked.

The third wife chuckled, covering her mouth. "Young master, you're easy to guess. However, I brought you here not to discuss this matter. The 'Pharmacist's' pills are indeed miraculous, but how can one feel at ease without some backup plan?"

As she spoke, she lifted Jiang She's chin with her index finger.

"Young master, do you know that I poisoned that elixir? Without an antidote, I fear your health will decline day by day."

hiss...

"What a low-level tactic!"

Jiang She was indignant, but there was nothing he could do.

He arrived dressed in those clothes. Without that pill, he probably wouldn't even be able to speak the official language of the Great Qian Dynasty. His hands and feet would be bound, preventing him from using his abilities. Even if he wanted to put up a stubborn resistance, he would have no means to do so.

difficult.

That's really difficult!

Seeing his listless expression, the third wife suddenly became playful and said with a smile, "Let my lord know that everyone in this world has their own destiny. I am not talented, but I happen to have a pair of discerning eyes that can see fortune and misfortune, know life and death, and see the fate of others."

"Jiang She was born of lowly birth, originally a 'servant,' and even though he had mastered martial arts, he could not escape his fate."

"I've come to see what fate awaits the young master!"

As he spoke, he reached out and touched Jiang She's forehead.

"Snapped!"

White light burst forth from between his brows, a vast expanse of white, sparkling and shimmering, like a sheet of snow.

The third wife looked over.

She was stunned.

He laughed too.

"slave?"

"Hahaha! Young master, your fate is to be a slave? No wonder you look exactly like Jiang She, truly kindred spirits!"

The third wife laughed so hard she almost fell over.

Jiang She was also stunned.

slave?

Can't she see the words that follow?

It clearly says on this: "Slave Trader!"

Jiang She looked closely and saw that below the destiny number were lines of concise small characters.

"Jiang She: Slave Trader (Lv1)"

Attack: 1

Defense: 1

"Stamina: 1"

"Mana: 0"

"Talent: Raising Prices on the Spot"

"Utility: Allows you to transfer 1 free point to any attribute, and each attribute can only be transferred once."

Note: Every 10 levels a slave trader gains, they can awaken a new talent based on their experience.

hiss...

Is this... a hang-up?

With that thought in mind, Jiang She decided to give it a try and, with a slight shift in his mind, added "1" after the level.

"Whoosh—!"

A white light flashed past my eyes.

Jiang She's vision blurred, and he caught a glimpse of the small characters twisting.

Upon closer inspection, the levels had changed:

"Jiang She: Slave Trader (Lv11)"

Your current level has exceeded Lv10, and you can choose one of the following two talents:

"Talent 1: Forced Buying and Selling"

"Use: By buying slaves, one can control their words and actions; by selling slaves, one can obtain their cultivation level and destiny."

Talent 2: Honest and Honest

"Effectiveness: Your words and lies have a 5% success rate with the young and old, and a 100% success rate with the opposite sex."

hiss...

"It's done!"

Jiang She was overjoyed and, without thinking, chose the talent he had his eye on at first glance: "Forced Buying and Selling".

Immediately, his mind stirred slightly, and his innate talent quietly began to operate.

"Today you have encountered Xu Lian, the top assassin of Dingfengbo. You can control Lady Xu for 10,000 coins."

"Today you have encountered a rogue cultivator of the immortal path—the Third Madam of the Xu family. You can spend 10,000 coins to control the Third Madam."

Ten thousand coins...

Where would I get so much money?

Jiang She paused, then suddenly remembered that Jiang She had apparently left a sum of money in his account that he hadn't collected before his death.

He was in a great mood, but his face still looked listless.

He said with a bitter face, "Madam is very shrewd; I admit I am no match for her. If you would not mind, I am willing to give my life for you."

"Ah! Young master, you are quite thoughtful."

The third wife chuckled softly, her pretty face slightly flushed.

While enjoying Jiang She's flattery, she said with a smile, "Since you are willing to risk your life for me, you must have the antidote for me. As for the fact that you don't know martial arts, I have my own explanation."

Jiang She smiled upon hearing this, "I am indeed overly concerned."

"It's alright."

The Third Madam smiled and called for Madam Xu to untie him. She then said, "A month ago, Jiang She protected his master and rendered meritorious service. Although he injured his meridians and lost all his power, he was still honored for this and was given a decent but leisurely job in the Xu family. In my humble opinion, he should be a gatekeeper in the storeroom, watching over people coming and going. That would be much less of a worry."

Upon hearing this, Jiang She immediately understood.

He immediately bowed respectfully and replied, "I will certainly do my utmost to live up to your kindness and support."

"hehe."

"It is always easier to talk to a smart person. If Jiang She had half the wit of you, my lord, she wouldn't have lost her life in vain."

Upon hearing this, Jiang She bowed again:

"Everyone has their own destiny; it's just that Jiang She wasn't fortunate enough to have it."

"Heh, what a shame you don't have that kind of luck!"

The third wife smiled, circled around Jiang She, then leaned closer and softly breathed her fragrance on his face:

"My lord is blessed; I have high hopes for you."

...

"But what should we do now...?"

Inside the Xu family mansion, in the back room.

Jiang She glanced at himself in the mirror, dressed in short clothes and trousers, looking like a servant.

He glanced at the table again.

A few pieces of broken silver, totaling three taels.

"The monthly allowance has been paid into the account, but it is still seven taels short of the ten thousand coins. Xu Qingyue has many guards in her courtyard. Jiang She has been injured for a month or so because of her, but he has not sent any maids to bring her some medicine to visit her. There is no need to argue about the debt of gratitude between them."

Jiang She pondered for a moment.

He's new here, so he should be cautious.

The most urgent task at hand is to raise ten taels of silver, but where can we find the remaining seven taels?

Just as I was worrying, I heard a tapping sound outside the door.

"Who?"

"Brother Jiang, it's me, Little Sun. I've scraped together eleven taels of silver. Brother Jiang, are you still selling your knife?"

Selling knives?!

Jiang She was stunned for a moment, then carefully searched his memory and remembered that a few days ago, Jiang She had indeed mentioned to a group of guards that he wanted to sell his ancestral treasure sword.

After that, Jiang She was injured while protecting his master and remained bedridden for a long time, which is why he put the matter of selling the knife aside for a long time.

This young Sun was quite inquisitive; almost every few days, he would come to Jiang She's house to ask him a question.

now...

But this fulfilled Jiang She's wish.

"Brother Jiang, are you still selling this knife?"

"Sell!"

Jiang She spoke with a resounding voice, and hurriedly pushed open the door.

His gaze was deep and heavy, but he wasn't thinking about money; instead, he was filled with hatred as he stared at the words "Third Madam" in front of him.

hateful!

You drugged me, didn't you?

I really need to control you better!