Time travel, quick transmigration

Do you have Han Chinese ancestry?

Shi Yan's question immediately drew the attention of everyone present to the young man who was quietly watching Shi Yan.

The young man seemed to see only Shi Yan, completely indifferent to everyone else.

Shi Yan had now clearly seen the young man's face. He was obviously the most handsome and tallest of the six, though exceptionally thin. Although he didn't look entirely like a Han Chinese, he was still much more refined and handsome than the Kunlun slaves from the South China Sea. To be precise, the young man was a perfect blend of Han and Kunlun slave genes.

Just when Shi Yan thought the young man couldn't understand her, he nodded at her.

Upon seeing this, Shi Yan's lips curled up slightly.

"You can understand me? That's for the best. From today onwards, they'll all be under your command."

"Come with me, all of you. I've already bought all six of you."

The young man opened his mouth and slowly spoke a few words to the other Kunlun slaves. After hearing this, the slaves all looked at Shi Yan, and then stood up from the ground one after another, standing there obediently and waiting for Shi Yan's orders.

Upon seeing this, Shi Yan turned her gaze to the middle-aged man beside her and spoke to the Persian merchant.

"I'm taking them with me now, goodbye."

The middle-aged man clasped his hands in a salute and saw Shi Yan, Xiao Die, and the six Kunlun slaves off together. He only turned his gaze away after watching Shi Yan and her group walk further and further away.

As he instructed, business outside had ceased. All the Kunlun slaves had been bought and sold for good prices, which pleased him. Although he was still secretly speculating about Shi Yan's true identity, he put aside his doubts and speculations when he thought about sharing today's earnings with Arash later.

Shi Yan and Xiao Die walking down the street with six Kunlun slaves was already conspicuous, but fortunately, she had Mu Li with her, so she wasn't worried about their identities being exposed. To avoid being seen by passersby, Shi Yan asked Xiao Die to lead the way to a secluded place. So Xiao Die followed Shi Yan's instructions and headed towards Chang Le Fang, which was relatively quiet.

Before long, the group arrived at a sparsely populated area. According to Xiaodie, this was a residential area in Chang Le Fang where ordinary people lived, and it was a place where some people who could not even afford to eat three meals a day lived.

"Can you tell me your name?"

Shi Yan asked the young man standing at the very front of the group of Kunlun slaves.

The young man didn't say anything upon hearing this; he simply lowered his head in disappointment.

Xiaodie seemed to sense his sadness and was also moved with pity.

"My lady, doesn't he know his own name? Or does he not even have a name?"

Shi Yan knew that Xiao Die pitied the young man, so she didn't answer her question, but simply said in a very calm tone, "Since you won't say, then from now on you'll be called by the name I gave you."

"I see a melancholy in your eyes, so I'll name you Haiyue."

"Haiyue, from today onwards I am your master. You must obey me absolutely. Whatever I need, you must do without hesitation and with all your might. Understood."

Hai Yue's heart was still immersed in the excitement of having a new name a moment ago, but the next moment he was on edge because of Shi Yan's emotionless admonition. He looked at Shi Yan, who was as mysterious as a mystery to him, and nodded solemnly.

"From this day forward, these five are yours. You will be their captain. I only ask one thing of you: I want you to be my most powerful weapons. So whatever methods you use to make them stronger, and to make yourselves stronger, as long as you can become warriors capable of taking on a hundred men."

"Haiyue, can I trust you? My situation is very dangerous, so I need to build up my strength and have my own capable subordinates. You will be my strongest support, won't you?"

Shi Yan's voice is very pleasant and gentle.

Haiyue felt that the moment Shi Yan gave him a new name, he had already handed over his life to her. He longed for Shi Yan's approval and desperately wanted to gain her trust.

"I will become stronger, and I will make them your most loyal warriors."

Haiyue spoke each word as if making a vow to Shi Yan.

The five Kunlun slaves standing behind Haiyue couldn't understand Chinese, but upon learning that they had been bought by Shi Yan, they had all acknowledged Shi Yan as their master. No one noticed Haiyue's devout expression and excited eyes; although they were puzzled, it didn't stop them from expressing their loyalty to Shi Yan just like Haiyue.

Shi Yan had no doubt about the loyalty of Hai Yue and the others.

"This is for your living expenses. It's a relatively secluded place and easy to avoid attention, so you can find a place to rent or buy nearby. Once you're settled, you can start training them, and of course, you yourself need to hone your skills as well."

"You don't need to worry about money. Just train yourselves to become the most formidable force."

"I will return here at this time in half a month. Come see me then."

Shi Yan handed Xiao Die's purse to Hai Yue.

"You should be careful in everything you do."

After saying that, he left with Xiaodie.

Haiyue gripped the purse in his hand, staring blankly at Shi Yan's receding figure until she was no longer visible before reluctantly turning away.

"Let's find a place to stay first."

Using their own language, Haiyue briefly said a sentence and then took on the responsibility of leading the group, leading the other five people toward a small alley.

Shi Yan and Xiao Die walked through a bustling street back to their carriage.

Zhang He saw the two women, mistress and servant, from afar, and the worry in his eyes immediately disappeared upon confirming that they were unharmed.

"Uncle Zhang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Shi Yan noticed the worry in Zhang He's eyes, and feeling grateful to him, she naturally treated him with great politeness.

Chen He, not being good with words, just smiled憨厚ly.

Xiaodie helped Shiyan into the carriage, and then got into the carriage herself.

After everyone inside was seated, Zhang He drove the car towards Dongling Temple.

Once inside the carriage, Shi Yan immediately put on the curtain. Lifting the curtain to gaze out, she felt that everything within sight was exceptionally beautiful. A worry had been resolved, and much more smoothly than she had anticipated; how could she not be happy? At that moment, the sky and the clouds seemed more beautiful than ever before.

The carriage carried her and Xiaodie out of Changlefang and onto the official road leading to Dongling Temple. Along the way, there were lush trees, blooming wildflowers, and fluttering butterflies. The fresh air and beautiful scenery made Shi Yan marvel at the pristine environment and climate of ancient society, free from any pollution.

She was leaning against the carriage window admiring the scenery when the carriage, which was moving at a steady speed, suddenly stopped.

"My lady, there's a young man lying up ahead covered in blood."

Upon hearing Zhang He's voice coming from outside the carriage, Shi Yan immediately got up from her seat and walked out.

Xiaodie stood up right after her.

"Miss..."

Xiaodie was clearly worried that something might happen.

Shi Yan turned around and smiled reassuringly at her before lifting the carriage curtain and getting off.

As soon as Shi Yan stepped off the carriage, she saw a white horse neighing. The horse's coat was shiny and shone brightly in the sunlight, like a divine steed.

Shi Yan walked a few steps forward and, upon reaching the front of the carriage, immediately recognized who was being helped up from the ground by Uncle Zhang.

"Why is it him?"

Shi Yan noticed Xiao Huanling's pale face, the trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth, and his obviously disheveled appearance, and she was filled with doubt.

"Uncle Zhang, he must be seriously injured. Let's help him into the carriage first, and then we'll leave this place."

After Shi Yan spoke, Zhang He naturally wouldn't abandon Xiao Huanling, especially since he couldn't bear to leave an injured young man behind.