Someone who looks like Pang Tong, the kind of person who makes others want to punch him, no matter how talented or eloquent he is, would never be hired! This isn't an unspoken rule, but an explicit regulation written into official documents!
(This rule is real; it wasn't made up by the author.)
As for Pang Tong's appearance, let's not even mention it. Therefore, his self-deprecating humor wasn't entirely wrong. As he said, if it weren't for Xu Xian, he might already be dead. And it was precisely for this reason that Xu Xian trusted and confided in this steward so completely!
Seeing Xu Xian's insistence, Pang Tong gave up and said, "Since that's the case, then after you marry, my lord must take concubines. Three or five concubines are not too few, ten or eight are not too many. After all, with such a large family fortune, it's better to have many descendants!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xian considered it seriously for a moment, and then nodded. Indeed, in his previous life, he was nothing more than a down-on-his-luck apprentice at a pharmacy. How could he dare to have any greedy thoughts after meeting a beauty like his wife?
But this life is different! As one of the most famous officials in the entire city of Hangzhou, with abundant wealth and great power, it's only right that I take a few concubines. For example, my sister-in-law, Xiaoqing, is quite nice!
Suddenly, Xu Xian's ears twitched, and he heard the words "selling swords." He then got up and looked down.
The first thing I saw was a Taoist priest. He was holding three swords in his arms, two of which were very old and worn.
There's another one that looks very ornate, with gemstones inlaid on the scabbard. Regardless of its actual value, it certainly looks expensive!
The Taoist priest's clothes were somewhat old, but not torn, and looked quite clean overall. He had a simple hairpin tied in his hair and held a whisk in his hand, giving him an air of otherworldly refinement.
I strained my ears and could vaguely hear what was being said below.
"Hey Taoist priest, how much is your sword?"
"These swords of mine have an extraordinary origin, and I will not sell them to anyone but those with the right destiny. Each one is a priceless treasure! Moreover, even those with the right destiny can only purchase one at most!"
"What nonsense! This dilapidated thing is worth a fortune?"
After that, the Taoist priest fell silent. He adopted an attitude of "take it or leave it," which was incredibly irritating.
However, even thugs have their discerning eyes; they know who to mess with and who to avoid. This Taoist priest in front of them clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with. Therefore, they remained silent.
Xu Xian focused his gaze and noticed a faint, shimmering light emanating from the magnificent sword, indicating its extraordinary nature. At the same time, he instinctively cast a detection spell over it.
Type: Sword
Quality: Excellent
Description: This sword belongs to a commoner. The man has disheveled hair, a drooping crown, a long tassel on his hat, and wears a short robe. He glares and speaks sternly. When they meet, the sword will sever his neck and collar, and cut through his liver and lungs. This commoner's sword is no different from that of a fighting cock; once his life is over, he is of no use in the affairs of state.
Description: This sword is of extremely high quality and superior craftsmanship. It was forged by a swordsmith using a mixture of thirty-six rare metals, incorporating heavenly thunder and earthly fire!
The day the sword is forged, the sun and moon will lose their light, and the world will change color. Holding it will allow one to slay immortals and gods, and one will be invincible!
Grade: Tier 4, Top Grade. This sword can be continuously upgraded with each kill.
Upon reading the instructions, Xu Xian's eyes widened in surprise. It's often said that true masters are often found among ordinary people, and some even say that many great individuals enjoy wandering the mortal world.
Previously, Xu Xian didn't believe it. But now, he had no choice but to believe it! This so-called commoner's sword alone was a truly good thing! At the same time, out of curiosity, he cast the system's detection spell on the other two swords.
Type: Sword
Category: Excellent
Note: This is the sword of the feudal lords, with the sharpness of a brave warrior, the edge of an honest and upright official, the spine of a virtuous and wise man, the hilt of a loyal and holy man, and the flanks of a heroic and valiant man.
This sword, when straightened, has no front; when raised, has no upper limit; when placed, has no lower limit; when wielded, has no side. Above, it follows the round heaven to accord with the three luminaries; below, it follows the square earth to accord with the four seasons; in the middle, it harmonizes the will of the people to bring peace to the four villages.
Once this sword is used, it is like the thunderclap, and within the four borders, none will fail to submit and obey the king's commands!
Note: In the hands of a destined person, this sword can forge an empire and grant them the position of a feudal lord!
Seeing this, Xu Xian became even more curious about the third sword! Could it be that this third sword was even more powerful than the sword of the feudal lord?
Type: Sword
Quality: Excellent
Description: This is the Emperor's sword, with the Yanxi Stone City as its tip, Qi Dai as its guard, Jin and Wei as its spine, Zhou and Song as its hilt, and Han and Wei as its clasps; it is surrounded by the four barbarians and wrapped by the four seasons; it is encircled by the Bohai Sea and belted by Changshan; it is regulated by the five elements and judged by the principles of punishment and virtue; it is opened by yin and yang, held in spring and summer, and used in autumn and winter.
This sword is unparalleled in its straightness, unmatched in its height, unmatched in its depth, and unhindered in its movement. It can cleave through the floating clouds above and sever the boundaries of the earth below.
Once this sword is used, it will bring order to the feudal lords and subdue the world!
What a fine sword! It's truly a fine sword! At this moment, Xu Xian suddenly felt a surge of desire: "I want it all!"
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Chapter Ten: Xu Xian's Choice, the Crimson Sky Sword
It's not surprising that you want all three swords! On the contrary, after learning the true nature of the three swords, it would be a lie to say you don't want them!
The problem was that the Taoist priest had said that even the most destined person could only buy one sword! Thinking of this, Xu Xian was immediately filled with murderous intent! These three swords could only be his!
However, suddenly, I broke out in a cold sweat. When did I become so domineering and unreasonable?
Thinking of this, he looked up and found the Taoist priest smiling at him. Instinctively, he threw a probe at him.
Name: Nameless Taoist
Cultivation level: ******
age:******
magic weapon:******
Note: The system is currently at a low level and is not yet perfect; it can only detect beings one level higher than the host.
Note: At this moment, the host's cultivation level is at the peak of the early stage of the fourth rank, and can only explore up to the peak of the early stage of the fifth rank!
Note: This person is not someone you should mess with; it's best to stay away!