To prevent Lao Liu from continuing to feel saddened by past events, Wen Jinjin quickly began explaining.
However, she's not quite adept at persuading others, so her anxious gaze turned to Tang Rao, who imdiately understood and continued to reveal his identity.
"I'm Tang Rao, the one who killed the Great Devil. Today, I'm here to ask if the old gentleman would like to return to his old trade, repair buildings, and do so business?"
Tang Rao asked him first, intending to tell him the purpose of his question only after hearing the old man's wishes.
"So you're the great hero! I rember every family had to contribute Purple Crystal back then, but you saw my plight and spared the money."
Hearing Tang Rao introduce herself, Lao Liu suddenly recalled and looked at Tang Rao with gratitude in his eyes.
"Unfortunately, I'm old now. My only shop is destroyed. Without children or a spouse, I can't even maintain my own life. I'm just waiting to die now; what business can I do?"
Only those who've truly lost hope in life would utter such words, perhaps.
That's what Tang Rao thought.
"Old gentleman, we've co today to discuss sothing with you. We want to open a dical clinic here, and today, we've set our eyes on the land where your forr shop was. We'd like to buy that plot of land, na your price, how about it?"
For Tang Rao, acquiring a plot of land wouldn't be difficult at all. He can navigate between both light and dark paths. But the land belongs to an old man, and he can't bring himself to do anything unscrupulous to him.
Want that piece of land?
Lao Liu thought Tang Rao and his group had co for sothing significant, but it was just a piece of land after all.
"If you want that piece of land, just take it. Anyway, I won't live much longer. Last ti you avenged my son, I was already so grateful that I didn't know how to repay you. Now consider it my gift of thanks; I'll hand over the deed to you soon, and do whatever you wish with it."
Ah?
Lao Liu's words left Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin a bit incredulous.
That's a sizable piece of land, and in the eyes of outsiders, it absolutely wouldn't be sold, yet Lao Liu just gave it away?
"That's not right, I don't want you to be shortchanged. We'll give Purple Crystal for the plot, and your health isn't as bad as you think. When the clinic opens, let my wife check your minor ailnts for free."
After speaking, Tang Rao glanced in Wen Jinjin's direction, seeing her nod with a smile, indicating she agreed with Tang Rao's statent. Tang Rao then continued to ask Lao Liu, "Would the old gentleman be willing?"
Naturally, Lao Liu nodded.
He never thought he could have a turnaround in life, at least in the remaining ti, he wouldn't be as destitute as he previously imagined.
"Willing, willing, just wait a mont, I'll get the deed right away."
Since Lao Liu was so straightforward, Tang Rao saw no need to shortchange Lao Liu with the Purple Crystal. He added a bit to what he considered the land's worth, placing the Purple Crystal into the Space Ring, preparing to hand it to Lao Liu later.
This price can't be found on the whole street.
"Here's the deed, take it."
Tang Rao liked Lao Liu's straightforwardness. Even though the deed was handed over, ntioning nothing about the sale price, as if it was a gift just like he said.
"Here's the paynt for the land, hold onto it. At least you'll have so security for the future. Rest assured, once the clinic opens, if you find it hard to survive, co by; we'll assist you."
Tang Rao handed over the Space Ring, which hadn't been bound to anyone yet. Lao Liu instantly felt its weight once he held it.
And upon looking inside, seeing it filled with Purple Crystal, he probably hadn't seen that much in his lifeti.
"Benefactor, absolutely not! So much Purple Crystal; my, my land isn't worth this much!"
Speaking, Lao Liu intended to return the Purple Crystal. Setting aside how hot this much Purple Crystal felt to keep, he was a lifeti straight shooter, never accepting money against his conscience. Keeping that much Purple Crystal with him, he feared he would never sleep peacefully.
"Old gentleman, please take it. It's a token of our goodwill. Rember, there's always support at the clinic for any issues you might encounter."
For a plot of land, Tang Rao made promises he wouldn't make lightly. Though this promise didn't an much to Tang Rao, it was more valuable than gold to Lao Liu.
The land was acquired seamlessly and happily, while those standing nearby spectating, wondering if Tang Rao and his group would leave satisfied, saw Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin erge smiling.
Tang Rao hadn't yet put the deed into the Space Ring, and upon spotting it, the keen-eyed people were astounded instantly.
"I wasn't mistaken, was I? Lao Liu really sold the land? Wonder how much it sold for?"
Many among them wanted to sell their land, but nobody showed interest. How co Lao Liu was so lucky?
Surely his son's spirit in heaven was blessing him, hence the good fortune of that old fool.
Though they said nothing aloud, in their hearts, they'd already ford a judgnt on this matter.
"Does anyone here have ti now? Maybe go ask Lao Liu how much the land sold for. If the price is right, we can ask them if they want more land. Anyway, I don't want to stay here anymore; repairing the shop requires so much money, and we can't afford it."
Lao Liu's land sale was like a spring breeze sweeping through their hearts. Initially lost and hopeless, they suddenly wanted to focus all their attention on Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin rather than mucking about amidst ruins.
"I'm not going; any of you who want to ask should do it yourself."
Who is Tang Rao? Perhaps initially they didn't recognize Tang Rao, but now, having looked closely at his face, how could they not recognize him?
"I'm scared to go; anyone can tell this person isn't easy to deal with. If I unintentionally say sothing to upset him, and he beats into a pit like a monster, what would I do then?"
ntioning soone selling land fills them with envy, but when talking about asking if more land is needed, everyone becos cowardly.
Naturally, those expressions had long caught Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin's eyes, and exchanging glances, Tang Rao said, "You speak."
Wen Jinjin then appropriately responded, "You go first."
Since Wen Jinjin said so, Tang Rao didn't bother to be polite with her anymore: "This place seems nice; wouldn't it be a pity if it went to waste due to local residents' lack of money for repairs? What do you think?"
Tang Rao and Wen Jinjin had similar thoughts; since Tang Rao spoke, Wen Jinjin felt no need to repeat, instead agreeing: "I think so too, but this street is lengthy. Even if we buy it, what can we do?"
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