Surviving in the chaos of battle, I'm grinding for proficiency.

Luo Zheng sighed:

"If you were given the same resources as the disciples of powerful families, I believe you would be no weaker than them."

After finishing their meal, the two of them lazily reclined on their chairs, gazing up at the sky.

After a few breaths, Luo Zheng sat up straight:

"Ah Chuan, to be honest, I was really surprised that you were able to break through to the Dark Force level, and it caught me off guard."

"But regardless, your compensation needs a significant upgrade."

"I went back and discussed it with my father. He said he would give you a monthly salary of fifteen taels of silver, plus an extra ten catties of tiger meat every month."

Luo Zheng paused:

"Also, for every shipment of medicine you deliver, my family will give you 50% of the profit."

"How is it?"

Hearing this price, even Li Chuan, with his composure, was somewhat taken aback.

It's not low, it's extremely high!

He had also looked into the normal market price.

Generally speaking, there are two factors that affect the remuneration for temporary assignments.

First, there's potential. If someone has superior physical attributes like Qin Feng, they will naturally command a premium.

But these premiums are actually investments in his future.

Second, look at combat strength.

If someone has outstanding fighting skills and can help the master family solve many problems, they will receive an additional 30% to 50% in salary.

A regular internal energy cultivation technique costs ten taels of silver per month on the market.

There were no extras, just ten taels of silver.

Luo Zheng not only raised the monthly salary to fifteen taels of silver, but also gave an extra ten catties of tiger meat.

You should know that a pound of tiger meat is worth about eight qian of silver, so ten pounds would be eight liang!

Finally, the commission from medicine delivery reached a staggering 50%.

A shipment of medicinal herbs worth fifty taels of silver typically yields a profit of about twenty taels.

This twenty taels doesn't even include the cuts for the various medicine delivery people!

He kept ten taels for himself, and the remaining ten taels were to be divided among the Luo family and the other medicine deliverymen.

Compared to each medicine delivery, the real money comes from what I earn!

This is already a very, very sincere price.

As someone with inferior aptitude, even with high comprehension, few people would be willing to offer him that price.

Luo Zheng was right.

The Luo family really did invest heavily!

Luo Zheng laughed:

"My father said that because we have a good relationship, I can use that relationship to bind you to the Luo family's cause."

"But I feel that I am not befriending you for personal gain, and I do not want to use so-called 'friendship' to coerce you now."

"So you don't need to give me an answer right away. Go back and wait a few days to see which forces are coming to you and what prices they are offering."

Luo Zheng's tone sounded very relaxed:

"If someone offers a higher price, then you should choose the best one; it's fine."

Li Chuan nodded.

"Brother Luo, it's been a long time!" A young nobleman greeted Luo Zheng.

Luo Zheng gestured to Li Chuan:

"I have a friend I'd like to talk to for a bit."

After he left, Li Chuan felt there was nothing left to consider.

Luo Zheng's offer was indeed very generous; even if he waited a few more days, he would hardly find anything better.

As he was deep in thought, a familiar figure walked up to him.

Tang Xiang, holding a wine glass, sat down next to Li Chuan.

He ignored Li Chuan's wary gaze and chuckled:

"Junior Brother Li, I heard the price Junior Brother Luo offered you."

"Although Luo's Pharmacy is good, it is declining and has been struggling to survive recently, so it is probably not a good choice."

Tang Xiang took a sip of his drink and looked directly into Li Chuan's eyes:

"How about coming to my Tang family? No matter what price Luo Zheng offers, I can double it!"

Recruiting Li Chuan was not a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Rather, it was premeditated.

Although he, Qin Feng, and Jiang Ting formed a small group, and Qin Feng and the others looked down on Li Chuan, believing that he had only managed to get in by chance.

But Tang Xiang had a different opinion.

Inferior physical constitution seems to be Li Chuan's disadvantage.

However, as he was able to unlock the secrets of internal energy with his inferior physique, this actually became an advantage!

Many people with superior physical constitution can break through to the level of internal strength, and there are also quite a few with average physical constitution.

Only those with inferior physical attributes are rare, even in the entire Anning County.

Therefore, Tang Xiang concluded that Li Chuan must have an advantage far beyond that of ordinary people.

That's comprehension!

When Li Chuan first broke through to the Dark Force realm, he hadn't really noticed this, and just thought he was lucky.

But he had only broken through to the Dark Force level for a day or two when he mastered the Tongbei Fist from the Lesser Completion level to the Greater Completion level!

Put yourself in his shoes; when he first broke through to the Dark Force realm, he was far inferior to Li Chuan!

He even had a feeling that Li Chuan's potential might not be lower than Qin Feng's!

But he never dared to say those words to anyone.

Even he himself sometimes finds his ideas unrealistic.

After all, it's too far-fetched for someone of inferior talent to surpass someone of superior talent.

Regardless, Tang Xiang felt it was worth taking a gamble on Li Chuan's future.

Anyway, the Tang family is so big and powerful that it doesn't matter if they lose the bet.

Besides... is this money so easy to get?

At a time of great chaos in Anning County, they bought a vanguard to clear the way for their own cause.

There are some dangerous things that we can't bear to let our own family do, so of course we have to rely on Li Chuan to take the risks!

It's not a bad deal to buy a hidden strength life with money.

After noticing that Li Chuan remained silent, Tang Xiang had an idea and decided to add fuel to the fire:

"I heard you're planning to have your family settle in the inner city... If you're willing to join my Tang family, I can help you with that."

"I can guarantee that as long as you are in my Tang family, this residence in the inner city will be reserved for you."

Tang Xiang downed his glass of wine in one gulp and said with a faint smile:

"There's no need to give me an answer so quickly. It's fine to think about it for a few more days. The Tang family's doors are always open for you."

He was confident that no one could offer a better price than him.

Those who are capable are unwilling to drive.

They're willing to drive, but they don't have the ability to!

not to mention......

This is a calculated move!

Once Li Chuan has taken his family to his home, he'll be completely at Li Chuan's mercy.

If you want him to die, he'll have to obediently go!

and!

Tang Xiang's lips curled into a cold smile:

"If Junior Brother Luo found out that the person he had been training for so long had been poached by me, his expression would probably be quite interesting."

This way, they can disgust Luo Zheng even more, killing three birds with one stone!

Li Chuan turned his head and found that Luo Zheng had already arrived beside him at some point.

Luo Zheng smiled, his tone seemingly relaxed:

"Ah Chuan, I heard the conditions Tang Xiang offered, and they are indeed very tempting."

"Go if you want to. People strive for better things... that's normal."

Despite saying that, Luo Zheng still longed to hear a different answer.

Under his expectant gaze, Li Chuan hesitated for a moment, then hesitated again:

"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Luo, you're a good person... but Senior Brother Tang can help me solve the problem of living in the inner city."

Luo Zheng suddenly felt as if his heart was being squeezed tightly, and he felt like he was suffocating.

But he still forced a smile:

"It's alright. I told you, this won't affect our relationship."

Li Chuan calmly said:

"So I've decided to continue my temporary posting at your place."

"It's alright..." Luo Zheng was stunned. "What did you say? You need to think this through carefully. This isn't something to be taken lightly!"

His tone became serious:

"You rose from humble beginnings; you should know how crucial resources are to martial arts!"

"As I've said before, I don't want to use our personal relationship to pressure you into making a choice!"

"Don't be impulsive, I'll go find Tang Xiang right now!"

Li Chuan shrugged:

"The conditions offered by Senior Brother Tang are indeed very good, and I am very tempted."

"But what can I do? I still owe you two steamed buns."

The meaning of this statement is self-evident.

"Snapped!"

Not far away, Tang Xiang, who had been eavesdropping, froze.

Before anyone knew it, the wine glass in his hand had shattered into dust!