Zhang Liushun was overjoyed to hear Ye Tiancheng's words. If Ye Tiancheng could really get him a room at the Qingju Inn, even the lowest-grade room, it would be far better than the "dog kennel" he was living in.
However, although Ye Tiancheng's attitude was very good, and Zhang Liushun was almost floating with joy, he was not brainless. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to establish a foothold in this strange market. Therefore, Zhang Liushun did not become too carried away and quickly calmed down, truthfully explaining his situation to Ye Tiancheng.
"I have my own place to stay, and although it's not very close, if Lord Chen needs it, I can come here every day in advance and will not delay your affairs."
"As for getting a room or anything like that, please refrain. It's truly not appropriate for you to spend money for my sake."
Ye Tiancheng thought for a long time before asking Zhang Liushun, "Is that so? Do you have anything else to do these few days?"
Zhang Liushun shook his head, "Lord Chen is noble. How dare I be distracted by others while serving you? Please rest assured, I will always be at your disposal, ready to be summoned at any time!"
Ye Tiancheng was also caught off guard. He had only considered the situation and asked a simple question, without any ulterior motives, yet he received Zhang Liushun's pledge of loyalty. Ye Tiancheng paused for a moment and fell silent.
The relationship between Zhang Liushun and them was certainly not very close. It was just that Ye Tiancheng had rewarded him a few times, and Zhang Liushun naturally became attentive to him.
They had only just met, and had not even known each other for a full day, not even half a day. To talk about loyalty in such a relationship would be going too far. However, Zhang Liushun's words and attitude undeniably made one feel much more comfortable.
Therefore, Ye Tiancheng merely said, "You little rascal are quite glib, always saying pleasant things."
Before Zhang Liushun could react or say anything more, Ye Tiancheng continued, "However, I find you agreeable. Since you have no other pressing matters these past few days, come with me to the Qingju Inn, and I will get you a room. This will also be convenient for my brother and me."
"Otherwise, if my brother and I suddenly have an idea, we might not have the patience to wait for you."
"If you are willing to agree, then just follow us. If you feel it's not suitable, then it is indeed our fate that we are not destined to be together, and I will not force you. I can only entrust others. Think carefully, what do you say?"
Zhang Liushun truly did not expect Ye Tiancheng's reaction. He understood that this person before him was indeed straightforward and disliked beating around the bush. It wasn't that he was easily fooled, but rather that he lacked patience and didn't want to get entangled with you. If he was satisfied, he would ask for your opinion. If you disagreed, you could come or not.
His previous way of speaking to Ye Tiancheng seemed too calculated, and perhaps it had already caused some displeasure in this person.
Even though he no longer had a heartbeat, Zhang Liushun still felt a surge of tension in his chest in a daze.
Since Ye Tiancheng had already spoken, how could he dare to say anything else or delay? He almost immediately gave Ye Tiancheng his answer, "I am willing, I am naturally very willing. Lord Chen is benevolent, and I was too ungrateful, almost failing to live up to your good intentions."
"Then so be it. I will accompany Lord Chen to the Qingju Inn. This truly makes Lord Chen incur expenses."
Ye Tiancheng was indifferent. It was best if Zhang Liushun agreed, of course. Even if he didn't agree, he was generous and easy to talk to. After wandering outside for some time, wouldn't there be someone willing to work for him wholeheartedly?
Zhang Liushun accompanied Ye Tiancheng and the little fox to the Qingju Inn. Ye Tiancheng directly led Zhang Liushun to the counter and got a room for him as well.
However, the room Ye Tiancheng got for Zhang Liushun was indeed just an ordinary single room. It wasn't as if he got a superior room for Zhang Liushun, because no matter what, Ye Tiancheng was not a fool.
Although he did not lack the financial means, Ye Tiancheng was wealthy. In this strange market, as long as the little fox was with him, he could spend as much as he wanted.
However, he didn't need to act like someone who was foolish and had too much money. If he did, then his act of killing the chicken to warn the monkeys at the entrance would have been in vain.
Despite this, Zhang Liushun was extremely grateful to Ye Tiancheng. Ye Tiancheng directly booked a room for Zhang Liushun for half a month. This meant that even if Ye Tiancheng did not need Zhang Liushun's services for the entire half month, Zhang Liushun would still be able to live comfortably in the Qingju Inn during this period.
And if Ye Tiancheng stayed longer, and Zhang Liushun could firmly hold onto Ye Tiancheng's coattails, then Ye Tiancheng would definitely continue to extend Zhang Liushun's room rental. This way, Zhang Liushun could stay there for an even longer time.
This also made Zhang Liushun secretly resolve to treat the matters assigned by Ye Tiancheng with even more enthusiasm and dedication.
After completing the check-in procedures for Zhang Liushun, the waiter also learned that Ye Tiancheng had hired Zhang Liushun for a task and had specifically booked a room for him. The waiter was extremely envious and secretly lamented that Ye Tiancheng was truly a very good distinguished guest. If one could work for Ye Tiancheng, the benefits would be immense.
Ye Tiancheng paid no attention to what others were thinking. In any case, he knew the effects his actions would achieve. To a certain extent, he had deliberately acted this way.
As long as the final outcome was beneficial to him, he did not need to concern himself too much with minor details.
Although Ye Tiancheng was heading for the fragments of the Fuxi Qin this time, considering that there might be unknown factors lurking in the shadows, which could cause trouble if he were not careful and exposed himself.
Therefore, although Ye Tiancheng desperately wanted to accomplish his goals in the shortest amount of time, he still acted at a measured pace on the surface.
In the eyes of the Qingju Inn's waiter, and in Zhang Liushun's eyes, Ye Tiancheng truly seemed like someone who had brought his brothers out for a leisurely outing. He spent his days leisurely wandering around without any fixed goals or directions, doing whatever came to mind, and acting on impulse.
It sounded a bit troublesome and tiring, but Ye Tiancheng and the little fox did not communicate. The rewards they offered were generous, and those who worked for them never felt tired.
After all, whether it was a living person or a dead person, who would truly refuse money? Otherwise, the saying "money makes the mare go" would not exist.
Ye Tiancheng seemingly wandered aimlessly through the strange market for a few days, and then casually mentioned that the most prosperous area of this strange market should be near the Grand Market Master's residence. Since he had come to the strange market, why not go and take a look there.
Once he made up his mind, Zhang Liushun naturally had to accompany him, promising to lead the way for Ye Tiancheng and ensure that Ye Tiancheng and the little fox had a good time.
Ye Tiancheng and the little fox pretended to be very interested, but their curiosity and interest in the strange market, due to the unknown, had actually diminished considerably during these few days of aimless wandering.
Although there were indeed many rare items in this strange market that could provide novelty and excitement, and occasionally seeing a peculiar sight could change one's mood and relieve stress, making one feel better, there were some things in this strange market that made people feel very uncomfortable, and even more stressed and distressed.
After all, in this strange market where the main buyers and sellers were all malevolent spirits, besides strange and bizarre items, some things were extremely disgusting, even cruel.
For example, two days ago, Ye Tiancheng saw a stall selling a string of bone bead bracelets, which had been polished to a lustrous sheen. The little fox took one look and recognized its origin, telling Ye Tiancheng that it was actually made from human bones.
Certain human bones were made into beads and then strung together to form bracelets. Moreover, the method of obtaining these bones was very particular, in short, it was done in the most cruel way imaginable, using methods that living people could not comprehend, and requiring soaking in fresh blood and refining with evil spells and incantations.
Furthermore, the most valuable aspect of this string of bone bead bracelets was that each bead contained a large number of fierce and malevolent spirits, tens of thousands of them, which could be used multiple times.
The vendor held up this string of bone bead bracelets. Although he was reluctant to waste the usage count, he still used other methods to prove that his goods were genuine.
Then, he allowed the customers around the stall to bid freely. Whoever offered the highest price would ultimately win, which was also equivalent to an auction.
The malevolent spirits gathered around the stall bid very enthusiastically. While Ye Tiancheng and the little fox were watching, Zhang Liushun thought Ye Tiancheng wanted to buy it and taught Ye Tiancheng some bidding techniques on how to acquire the desired item at the lowest and most appropriate price.
He also analyzed the actual value of the item for Ye Tiancheng, and at what price it would be considered a loss.
Zhang Liushun's actions could be considered as being wholeheartedly dedicated to Ye Tiancheng, even pouring out his heart. Ye Tiancheng acknowledged Zhang Liushun's kindness and finally acquired the string of bone bead bracelets at a price slightly higher than its actual value.
When the bidding customers saw that the buyer of the bone bead bracelets was Ye Tiancheng, they lost interest and dispersed.
During this period, Ye Tiancheng had gained some reputation in the strange market. This reputation was indeed not small. Everyone knew that there was a powerful and wealthy great malevolent spirit here.
He was purely a "I don't offend others, I don't offend them; if others offend me, I will eradicate them" type of person. Although the rules of the strange market did save the lives of those who had offended Ye Tiancheng, who knew what would happen to them after they left the strange market?
This was not uncommon in the strange market. Murder and robbery, and subsequent revenge, were extremely common. Otherwise, the malevolent spirits walking in this strange market would not be so cautious.
Even if someone still had their eye on the bone bead bracelets, upon seeing that the owner was Ye Tiancheng, they should have considered whether they could commit murder and robbery after leaving the strange market and still not be counter-killed by Ye Tiancheng, successfully achieving their goal.
The bone bead bracelets were indeed a good item. Although the refining method was too cruel, it could not hide this fact. However, Ye Tiancheng chose to buy it not for the intrinsic value of the bone bead bracelets themselves.