Surviving in a chaotic world and becoming a saint by adding points

Chapter 15 Temporary Post

"Oh? Junior brother, ask away. Whatever you want to know, I'll answer it all."

Meng Sheng looked very serious, with a "I'm very handsome" smile on his face.

Although he had only known this junior brother for a short time, Meng Sheng felt an instant connection with him.

"Senior brother, what's your opinion of the Canal Gang?"

Chen Ran asked.

"The Grand Canal Gang? Why are you bringing this up out of the blue? They've also tried to recruit you?"

"Yes."

Chen Ran told Chen Ran about the position and conditions offered by the Canal Gang.

"The Canal Gang is the largest force in the entire Southern District, with dozens of large ships and several small ships."

They are in charge of all water transport in Qinghe County, and they are among the top players in both the inner and outer cities of Qinghe County.

However, junior brother, I don't really recommend that you join the Canal Gang.

It's not that the treatment they offer is bad.

However, there are frequent conflicts between the Cao Gang and the Qingyun Gang in the North District. If you hold a position there, you might have to accept their recruitment.

We often hear of casualties among the martial arts practitioners of the Canal Gang.

Meng Sheng spoke very sincerely, revealing the pros and cons as well as some inside information to Chen Ran.

"Brother Meng, how much is the affiliation fee for your family?"

"Hehe, junior brother, we hit it off immediately. You definitely won't be at a disadvantage if you come here."

My family offered me a monthly salary of thirty taels of silver, plus twelve catties of iron-boned rhinoceros meat per month.

This is the highest standard within my authority.

"Iron-boned Rhinoceros, is that also a demonic beast?"

"That's right, it's a kind of monster with a gentle temperament but extremely hard bones."

Although its internal energy and blood are not as abundant as those of the Crystal Horned Deer, they are not inferior.

My Meng family's main businesses are restaurants and some paddy fields outside the city.

You only need to lead the team to collect rent once a month. Even if you are needed in an emergency, you will be paid on a per-use basis.

Don't worry, with your senior brother here, you won't suffer any losses.

After a moment of contemplation and weighing the options,

"Then please give me your guidance, senior brother."

"Haha, good, good, junior brother, come with me, I'll give you this month's salary in advance."

Soon, Meng Sheng pulled Chen Ran towards the outside of the martial arts hall.

After passing through two streets and several alleyways, the two arrived at the North District.

There were many more pedestrians on the streets of the North District than in the South District, and all kinds of shops were wide open, attracting customers.

You can see carriages carrying young masters and ladies on outings from time to time on the road.

The official road was smooth and wide, and there was no smell of urine or feces in the air, which was unique to the southern district.

The overall impression is one of cleanliness.

Upon arriving in the North District and passing through two alleys, a house with a very large area appeared before Chen Ran.

Majestic stone lions, a three-section gate, and the two gilded characters "Meng Mansion" written on the gate plaque.

Two guards were standing at the door.

Upon seeing Meng Sheng, the two immediately spoke.

"Young Master Meng."

"Young Master Meng."

Go and inform Uncle Wang.

"Yes."

After giving his instructions, Meng Sheng pulled Chen Ran towards the Meng residence.

Arriving at a side room, Meng Sheng smiled wryly.

"Junior brother, I'm sorry, I'm just a concubine's son in the Meng family. If it weren't for breaking the limit, my father, the head of the family, probably wouldn't even give me a second glance. So I can only ask you to make do here."

"Senior brother, it's alright."

Soon, two pretty maids came in carrying two cups of tea and some fruit and pastries.

Chen Ran neither ate nor drank, but simply chatted with Meng Sheng.

A short while later, a middle-aged man dressed as a butler with a cold gaze walked in.

"Third Young Master."

"Uncle Wang, this is my junior brother, a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist. He's here to take up a post in my Meng family. First, give me his monthly salary and some demon beast meat."

"Third Young Master, we need to request permission to withdraw our payment in advance..."

"I said I'd take it, so I will. I'll naturally tell my father."

Meng Sheng's eyes narrowed.

"This... is, Third Young Master."

Chen Ran, standing nearby, suddenly understood Meng Sheng's intentions.

It seems this senior brother doesn't have much say within the family.

However, Chen Ran was happy to turn a blind eye as long as he could get some benefits.

A short while later, the steward returned with silver and monster meat.

"Third Young Master, the Master said that he can only give your junior brother half of the demon beast meat at most. The rest will have to wait until the end of the month."

The returning butler seemed to have someone backing him up, and his tone was more assertive than before.

Meng Sheng didn't speak, but instead gave the butler a cold look.

"Put your things down."

"Yes, Third Young Master."

"If you have nothing else to do, Third Young Master, I'll be leaving now."

Having said that, he left without paying any attention to Meng Sheng's ashen face.

"Junior brother, don't worry, what I, Meng Sheng, said I would give you today will be exactly what you promised."

As he spoke, he walked toward the inner hall.

A short while later, he came out carrying a bag.

"This is the remaining six catties of Iron Bone Rhinoceros meat."

"Thank you, senior brother."

"I should thank you too. There's a reward for each family that recruits a Qi and Blood Realm martial artist."

After exchanging words and signing a contract, Chen Ran took the silver and the monster meat and headed towards the gate of the Meng residence.

Deep within the Meng residence, in a study.

A middle-aged man dressed in brocade robes and wearing a gold-threaded crown, bearing a seventy percent resemblance to Meng Sheng, was holding a letter and looking down at it.

Not far in front of him, the steward who had just been defiant against Meng Sheng was now bowing his head, his face full of fear, not daring to utter a sound.

"Splash~ Splash~"

In the quiet study, the only sound was the rustling of letters being read.

*Smack!*

Meng Zhenyue, the head of the Meng family, slowly raised his head after throwing the letter on the table.

"Did you give the things to Sheng'er's junior brother?"

"Reporting to your master, as you instructed, all the money was given, but only half of the meat was given."

However, the third young master ultimately gave all the beast meat to the other party.

Butler Wang told the truth.

"Is that so?"

"The Gu family village outside the city is about to collect rent, so let them go."

Having benefited from the Meng family, it's time for them to do something in return.

"Yes, sir."

The butler withdrew.

"Unable to reach the Qi and Blood Realm in his lifetime, Sheng'er's judgment of people is ultimately a bit lacking."

Looking at the intelligence about Chen Ran in his hand, Meng Zhenyue tossed it aside, not wanting to look at it a second time.

………….

As noon approached, Chen Ran didn't rush back, but instead found a restaurant in the North District to have lunch.

Eight-treasure duck, braised beef, drunken chicken, drunken fish, and Mapo tofu.

One after another, dishes of delicious food, emitting an enticing aroma, appeared before Chen Ran.

Looking at the food in front of him, Chen Ran's appetite was whetted.

To be honest, having been in this world for so long, Chen Ran has yet to properly taste its delicacies.

The restaurant was filled with all sorts of people.

There were scholars dressed in the clothes of Beitang Academy, young masters playing with birds, and disciples dressed in martial arts school clothes.

They were each discussing their own matters.

Although these people were speaking very softly, Chen Ran's heightened senses allowed him to hear them clearly.

One of these things caught Chen Ran's attention.