The Lazy Cultivator

Part 12: Yang Village

“Adik Zhu, next we will go where?” Ji Han asked, the two of them were currently continuing their journey leisurely when if they wanted to they could ride the horse left behind by Ji Han's bodyguard.

“I plan to go to the nearest village, I want to buy some pieces of clothes because my clothes inventory is up. The fabrics were so fragile that every time I had to change clothes and the only clothes I had left were the ones I was wearing at the moment, don't I look more like a beggar than like a wandering cultivator?” lin Zhu replied filled with grievances and lies.

“You were right, when I first saw you I thought you were just a beggar who got lost” Ji Han said honestly.

“You are so honest yes, now after walking with you I even look like a slave who has just been bought from the slave market. Doesn't your dress look too fancy? The clothes make you look like a young master from a noble family, the quality is really too good” said Lin Zhu.

“You're right but how else? My clothes are all made of the best quality fabric and the price can reach 5,000 gold coins per outfit” said Ji Han.

“Sister, isn't your family too rich? 5,000 gold coins for one dress isn't that too extravagant? It can even support 20 families for one year!” said Lin Zhu inexhaustibly, are the items in the era very expensive? Lin Zhu only kept 100 gold coins in his storage pouch, if he knew that he would definitely keep more.

“It was a common thing for a great clan noble, 5,000 gold coins meant nothing to an outfit. The clothes are made of top quality fabric, not easily damaged and comfortable when used daily or when fighting” explained Ji Han.

“Betnya brother also buy a few pieces of clothing later, your face alone is too striking plus your clothes are really suitable if you want to be the center of attention” advice Lin Zhu.

“I did plan to buy a few pieces of clothes, not good for someone who does not have power like me appear too flashy. That will cause problems in the future” said Ji Han, remember only his cultivation was destroyed. Ji Han was still a smart and insightful figure.

“Good, sister take it easy. I have a way for you to cultivate again” said Lin Zhu, Ji Han didn't take Lin Zhu's words too seriously because he knew it was impossible.

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Lin Zhu and Ji Han finally arrived at a nearby village after a 13-day journey as they had to rest considering Ji Han was now just an ordinary human who needed to eat, drink and sleep. During the journey the two exchanged stories of how the two could end up as outcast children, Ji Han told honestly everything that happened to her and Lin Zhu briefly told her life story with a little spice of lies because Lin Zhu had not been able to fully trust Ji Han.

The village they visited was named Yang village, the same name as the village chief's surname as the village leader. The village included a small village but looks very prosperous as seen from the good condition in the village, Lin Zhu and Ji Han had to pay 5 silver coins to enter.

“Only this time I entered the village but had to spend money to pay” said Lin Zhu.

“Usually the village that pulled the money in had good security, the money was definitely used to pay for protection on certain clans who were willing to become the village protectors. Given that the tariffs imposed are not too large, it is certain that the protective figure only comes from a 3rd class clan or even a 4” class clan, Ji Han explained.

“Oh so, brother Han want to eat first or we directly look for a clothing store first?” Ask Lin Zhu.

“Better we look for a clothing store first, you are not uncomfortable with your appearance that looks like a gembel?” said Ji Han, ugh because of the money that came in earlier Lin Zhu to forget that his current appearance was really bad.

“Alright, let's find the nearest store”

The two go together followed by a gaze full of admiration for the figure of Ji Han who looks handsome and dignified, The Lin Zhu next to him had indeed damaged the scene to the point that there were some people insulting him but Lin Zhu did not respond and continued walking with his ache.

“Excuse me uncle, where is the nearest clothing store located?” asked Lin Zhu politely to a middle-aged man.

“In front there is about a hundred meters from here there is a clothing store on the right of” said the man.

“Alright, thank you uncle” said Lin Zhu.

Following the direction of the middle-aged man, Lin Zhu and Ji Han arrived at the clothing store in question. This store is not big, you could say this is a small store that seems to sell clothes for the lower middle class.

“Welcome to our store, anything I can help you with?” asked the waiter as soon as Ji Han and Lin Zhu entered the store.

“Please get clothes for me and my sister” replied Ji Han.

“Alright, please wait” said the waiter then the waiter was busy looking for clothes for the brothers.

“You want to wear a face cover?” ask Ji Han.

“Yes, I usually wear it just the last time it's gone. I can't possibly dirty my face every day right?” replied Lin Zhu.

“You are right, it is better to use a face cover. Do I have to wear it too?” said Ji Han.

“No need, you just wear a hood if you feel uncomfortable with your handsome face that always attracts the attention of girls or you want to wear a mask? If we both wear face coverings we will be considered as members of the assassin later”ucap Lin Zhu.

“I think it's better to wear a mask, though, as a young master genius of the Wu clan my face must have been recognized by many people” said Ji Han who sounded confident but unfortunately it was a fact that Lin Zhu could not refute the words of his pseudo-brother.

“Alright, I have some good masks I will show you later so you can choose to wear which one” said Lin Zhu.

“Then why don't you just use the mask?” ji Han asked in surprise.

“I do not feel at home, it feels like my face feels heavy even though the mask I have can only cover half the face, using a better face cover” replied Lin Zhu.

“Excuse me, here are some pieces of clothing that I feel are suitable for you and miss” said the waiter, handing over a few pieces of clothing to Ji Han and Lin Zhu.

Both of them looked at the clothes chosen by the waiter, the clothes looked bright without much makeup, the color was also nothing flashy and dominated by white, black, ash, and pastel. Overall Lin Zhu liked the clothes the waiter had chosen.

“Alright, I take everything. Please count and wrap” said Lin Zhu.

“Well miss, master and miss clothes want to be wrapped separately or put together?” the waiter asked, Lin Zhu quite liked the waiter for being polite to him despite his beggar-like appearance.

“Please pack separately, thank you” said Lin Zhu.

“Lord clothes there are 12 pieces, the price is 10 gold coins each so the total budget of the master is 120 gold coins” said the waiter “for the miss there are 15 pieces of clothing plus face coverings, the price of each 11 gold coins so the total budget of the lady is 165 gold coins” continued the waiter then handed the package containing their respective clothes to Ji Han and Lin Zhu.

“This is 300 gold coins, 285 gold coins for my clothes and my sister, the rest is a tip for you” Ji Han said as he gave the servant a bag of money.

“Thank you tuan” said the waiter was happy.

“Shouldn't have to pay for my groceries” protests Lin Zhu, although the gold coins in his storage pouch are lacking He can still take from his space ring.

“Nothing, you just treat me to eat” said Ji Han.

“Alright, let's find a fancy restaurant after I change clothes. You should also change your clothes with a simpler”, said Lin Zhu.

“Baik” says Ji Han.

Both of them changed clothes in the locker room available in the store and after that they continued to travel to the restaurant to eat and get information.

To Be Continued