Firefly Journey

"Bosses, something terrible has happened!"

Charlie Johnson rushed into Piero's room without knocking, and when he found Lin Yuanran, who didn't seem to care much about the affairs, he addressed him differently.

After spending several days together, both Lin Yuanran and Piero knew that he was a steady and reliable old coachman. His current panicked state must mean that something serious had happened.

"Uh? You go ahead," Lin Yuanran said.

Charlie tried to keep it brief: "I was feeding the horses just now when I noticed a large number of wagons entering the village, each carrying a large cargo box."

I think they have the same goals as us.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanran and Piero exchanged a glance, both finding the matter suspicious.

Historically, those unscrupulous merchants would collude and only act when the villagers were anxious about not being able to sell their goods. This year, they came so early... It's obvious they got wind of it and knew that competitors had arrived ahead of time, so they rushed over in a hurry, afraid of missing out on a share of the pie.

So the question is, how did they know that Lin Yuanran and his group had arrived in Ssenafu?

It's important to understand that this small village nestled in the mountains is practically an isolated place. And merchants aren't professional intelligence organizations; who would be so idle as to arrange for them to spy on you along the way?

The most likely reason for the leak is that those people had informants or partners in the village.

The corrupt officials colluded with outside merchants, acting as inside agents. Afterwards, the shady merchants would give them a share of the profits, allowing them to amass a fortune.

As for who it was, neither of them were from the village, so it remains unknown. What is certain is that this was the work of an inside traitor.

“Let’s go take a look,” Piero said.

“Okay!” Lin Yuanran replied, and then the two followed Charlie out.

At this time, the visiting businessmen had arrived at the farmers' homes and were negotiating the purchase.

The farmer looked troubled. Clearly, he was a moral person who understood the principle of first come, first served and was not keen on selling.

However, the short, stout merchant stroked his beard, a smile playing on his lips, and offered a price that was hard to refuse, which made the farmer somewhat tempted.

1.5 times, Lin Yuanran and the other person offered 1.5 times the price!

In the past, this price would have been unimaginable, but unfortunately, someone else has already gotten there first, and honest farmers are undecided.

Lin Yuanran crossed his arms, putting on a fierce look to make himself appear unapproachable.

"I said, there have to be rules in doing business, right?"

Lin Yuanran spoke calmly. Behind him, Piero smiled without saying a word. Charlie Johnson and a group of coachmen and porters arrived upon hearing the news. At first glance, they exuded a very powerful aura, somewhat like a gang gathering.

The short, stout businessman remained unmoved. This seasoned businessman was used to such situations; he knew that honesty and integrity would not lead to great wealth.

The traitor had already revealed everything about Lin Yuanran and his group, so the short, stout merchant had made preparations before arriving, ensuring that the number of people and carriages exceeded the limit.

Seeing Lin Yuanran's aggressive demeanor, the short, stout merchant's men were equally determined, glaring angrily and retaliating in kind.

The short, stout businessman stood at the front of the line with a smile and replied, "Young man, you haven't been in this business for long, have you? Well, that's understandable. It's normal for someone so young not to know the rules of the business world."

In Luchi Town, I, 'Hedgehog,' control all sorts of money-making opportunities, big and small. If someone tries to make a small fortune by driving a Land Rover, I don't care; but if they try to get a big cut, don't blame me."

Threat, naked threat.

This is no businessman; he's clearly a local thug who plunders and extorts.

Lin Yuanran weighed the situation in his mind: According to the village chief, they have been like this for a long time. During this time, the people of the Principality did not know, but the situation has continued until now, which can only mean that he has someone in charge.

If one colludes with local high-ranking officials, it will be impossible to resolve the issue through official channels.

Lin Yuanran's mental age is 18, and his physical age in this life is 16. To put it bluntly, he is at the age of vigor and passion. How could he tolerate such provocation?

I'll endure the banana and watermelon treat!

"I don't care if you're a hedgehog or a turtle, I've put it this way, do you think I'll back down?"

Lin Yuanran suddenly smiled, his right hand bent into a claw, and with a whoosh, a cluster of flames enveloped his entire palm, finally condensing into a sphere.

Piero stepped forward without making a sound, nodding to himself. Not bad. Cautious as he is, he's not spineless. He knows when to act.

The drivers and porters behind him widened their eyes. So their employer was a superhuman! He was leading the way, so what was there to be afraid of! Let's do it!

"Hedgehog" Kim Sapir was startled, his gaze hesitating for a moment. Extraordinary beings... to ordinary people, they are beings beyond the reach of the world.

Once a fight breaks out, this group is no match for them.

You should know that his men are all peddlers and laborers, with at most a few thugs who have practiced martial arts for a few days. They can handle ordinary people, but to bully superhumans? They're asking for trouble.

“I’ve always believed in the principle of making money through harmony.” Kim Sapir immediately put on a friendly smile, his fat jiggling in a way that made one want to vomit.

"Oh, I don't want to talk about peace right now." Lin Yuanran also showed a clear smile, showing no awareness that he was abusing his power.

“There must be some misunderstanding. How about we sit down and talk?” Kim Sapir pleaded.

Damn it, he didn't even bother to find out the information before sending it. Provoking a superhuman is going to kill me!

Of course, he never imagined that someone who had become an extraordinary being would still come to a small place to do business. How could someone be so desperate for money!

Shouldn't you be enjoying the limelight in the big city?

“I prefer to talk standing up.” Lin Yuanran shook his arm, the fireball seeming ready to be thrown at any moment.

Kim Sapir was caught in a dilemma. As a local tyrant, he had done plenty of forced sales, but this was the first time he had encountered such a tough opponent. He didn't know what to do, and beads of sweat dripped from his forehead as he grew increasingly anxious.

Fortunately, the old village chief didn't want to cause a big fuss and hoped that everything could be resolved peacefully, so he came over to smooth things over.

"Gentlemen, is there any need to resort to violence over business matters? Our Ssenaf is just a small village, and we can't afford any trouble."

Lin Yuanran snorted coldly and withdrew the fireball.

He hadn't really intended to fight, because even though he could gain the upper hand with magic, the duchy had laws governing superhumans and couldn't do whatever he wanted.

If ordinary people are injured, those responsible must also be held accountable.

Lin Yuanran remained unmoved, his aim being to force the "hedgehog" businessman to make more concessions. He had already planned to back down, but the old village chief stepped in as a peacemaker, so he accepted the offer.

"Let's not beat around the bush. After acquiring the rabbit fur here, I need a warehouse to store it. As a major local businessman, you must know where there are suitable places, right?"

Lin Yuanran spoke with a smile, his words implying that he was trying to take advantage of him.

Kim Sapir could easily tell what was going on. After a sigh inwardly, he said solicitously, "I'll take care of it..."

"Oh, then I'm relieved. In that case, it seems there's nothing more for you to do here. Are you planning to spend the night here?"

The short, stout merchant quickly shook his head, saying he would leave immediately with his men. He then gave Lin Yuanran a contact number for future use as a warehouse.

The local merchants' group left looking dejected.

Lin Yuanran said to the old village chief, "Village chief, I think you know better than I why they chose to come today. I won't say more about your own affairs. I hope things will get better and better for Shisenafu."

There are bad people among the masses.

The old village chief's face darkened slightly, and he said in a heavy tone, "Thank you for the reminder. There are always some bad apples who can't distinguish right from wrong for petty gains. I will handle it."

I hope you get a good price for the rabbit fur you acquired.

"I accept your good words."

After exchanging a few polite words, Lin Yuanran instructed Charlie Johnson to lead the porters to get to work, loading the collected rabbit fur onto the cart, while he and Piero returned to the carriage.

Once he was away from the crowd, he breathed a sigh of relief: "How did I do?"

Piero couldn't help but laugh: "Very good, very much the style of a thug."

Lin Yuanran said irritably, "Isn't this all because of your bad idea?"

"It works really well, doesn't it? Okay, once this batch of rabbit fur is in the warehouse, you'll have to go to the bank for a mortgage loan. Take advantage of the time now and rehearse it a few more times so you won't be caught off guard later."

"I see!"