The price of slaves is indeed quite cheap.

Excluding anomalies like Hoy, ordinary male slaves like Quete, who are healthy and mentally sound, are worth only 700 Mainland Continent Universal Dinars.

Alanna, who has tailoring skills and can bring subsequent benefits to the Territory, is valued at 1000 Mainland Continent Universal Dinars.

Using the price of prairie cattle that Zong Shen frequently references for comparison, Hoy is roughly equivalent to 1.23 head of prairie cattle, Quete is roughly equivalent to 2.33 head of prairie cattle, and Alanna is the most valuable, worth about one more cattle than Quete.

It's important to note that these are living people, yet in this world, they are bought and sold like cattle and sheep. That's the world's disparity. This world is too vast, with an unknown population, and no one cares about this issue, let alone conducting a census.

Both parties exchanged money and goods, with Bamogo handing over the key to Quete's chains to Zong Shen, marking the conclusion of this slave trade.

Adding it all up, because Zong Shen sold two Gold Diggers and a Blade Armor Assassin, he not only didn't spend money but also made 3930 Dinars.

Selling three eyesores in exchange for three more valuable talents, along with nearly 4000 Dinars in income, he doesn't know how much Bamogo made, but Zong Shen was certainly making a profit.

Slaves are cheap, but they are not suitable as the primary source of the Territory's population, because these slaves come from various origins and inevitably harbor thoughts of escape as slaves. From whichever angle, they are not as ideal as farmers who voluntarily join the Territory.

Otherwise, with Zong Shen's current financial resources, he could easily buy hundreds of ordinary slaves, costing tens of thousands of Dinars, which is insignificant for Zong Shen, but the cost-effectiveness is really low.

Only those with unique talents would interest Zong Shen, and then he would be willing to expend energy to increase their Loyalty to the Territory.

If there were over a hundred slaves in the Territory, the ensuing problems would not be so simple.

After the trade was completed, Zong Shen took out a set of Whiteboard level leather clothes and pants, and let two Goblin Rippers take Quete for a bath. He didn't unlock the chains on Hoy and Quete, only unlocking Alanna's chains.

Because Hoy and Quete have a strong desire to escape, they need to be persuaded and trained over some time, for them to voluntarily submit, and only after they acquire Loyalty can they be granted the freedom to move.

Alanna is rather peculiar, with no thoughts of escape. She seems to be avoiding pursuit by some mysterious force, so she willingly drifts as a slave across various places, bearing some big secrets.

These are some Hidden secrets contained in the Strategy hints about Alanna that still puzzle Zong Shen, like how her appearance is so ugly, yet her Charm is absurdly high.

Furthermore, the Strategy hints about the big secrets she holds are vague, only emphasizing that if Zong Shen buys her and shelters her in the Territory, there might be unexpected gains in the future, which is quite rare in Strategy hints.

But there's one thing Zong Shen can decide; whenever the Strategy hints are vague, the origin is often terrifyingly significant.

Zong Shen cannot force the Strategy hints to tell him the truth, the only choice is to obediently buy her according to the hints, and shelter her in the Territory.

The Territory has always lacked a Tailor Shop, making it impossible to forge some normal clothes and leather Light Armor, which is why Zong Shen took out one of the two casual outfits he found from the Treasure Chest and gave it to Hoy to wear, and even young Quete had no clothes, having to wear leather-like Equipment.

After the three were taken to bathe, Bamogo came over again.

"My lord, there is something I wish to discuss with you."

"I wonder if it's convenient for you?"

Zong Shen already knew Bamogo's intentions, but he pretended to be puzzled instead.

"Oh? What is it, just say it directly."

Upon hearing Zong Shen's words, Bamogo's smile widened, and he couldn't help but approach a few steps closer, only to relax when he saw Luna and her companions had entered the Lord's Small Tower and were not nearby, whispering softly to Zong Shen.

"Where did you get those Dark Night Female Hunter Warriors?"

"If I may be blunt, those are premium goods in the slave market..."

Bamogo said tentatively, trying to gauge some basic situation from Zong Shen's reaction.

Zong Shen was already mentally prepared, so naturally, he wouldn't get angry. Instead, he curled his lips and revealed a slightly mischievous smile but didn't answer Bamogo, showing a look of smiling without speaking.

Currently, Zong Shen was inwardly asking the Strategy for any fake news with a high chance of truth, to both confuse him and leave him with no substantial gain.

(Ten days later, head to the Black Rose Tavern in Lentates Giant City, where a group of disguised Upper High Elves will be drinking and gathering. The opposing side has a significant background, and Bamogo would be unable to make any substantial progress. If the opposing side doubts, tell him four words: Eye of the Elf.)

After Zong Shen finished reading the hint, Bamogo was already full of curiosity and eager to inquire further when Zong Shen took the initiative to speak.

"Speaking of Elves..."

"I happen to know a piece of information, about the appearance of Upper High Elves."

Zong Shen spoke slowly, and Bamogo's eyes widened, his breathing became increasingly heavy.

High Elves and Dark Night Elves differ slightly, but their clansmen are equally beautiful and handsome, and irrespective of gender, are invariably in demand without worry of not being sold.

Zong Shen paused abruptly at this point, rubbing three fingers of his right hand together continuously.

"Sigh, it's really hard to develop a Territory, look at my fingers."

"How come they're so tight?"

Hearing this, Bamogo instantly understood Zong Shen's hint, realizing the universal meaning of this gesture in any world.

"As long as the information is real, name your price."

He stated bluntly, since Zong Shen was openly asking for benefits, there was no need for hesitation.

"Very well, I like dealing with straightforward people."

"This information is absolutely true. My Territory is here, feel free to retaliate if it's wrong."

"Of course, the price for this information is just slightly expensive."

Upon hearing this, Bamogo's eyes lit up, and he patted his own chest.

"Name your price, I, Bamogo, still have some assets."

Zong Shen was relieved, knowing that the fish had taken the bait and wouldn't easily slip away.

He extended three fingers and waved them in front of Bamogo.

"Three thousand Dinars?"

Bamogo said tentatively, his intuition telling him the price would certainly not be low.

Zong Shen shook his head, immediately putting on a face that seemed angry.

"Is Mr. Bamogo mocking me?"

"The information I intend to share with you is worth thirty thousand Dinars!"

Seeing Zong Shen's expression, Bamogo hurriedly explained.

"No, no, dear lord, that is absolutely not my intention."

"I can afford the price of thirty thousand Dinars, but how do you guarantee the authenticity of the information?"

Bamogo asked cautiously and seriously.

Zong Shen was prepared; the strategy had already told him how to respond.

He calmly spoke four words.

"Eye of the Elf."

Indeed, upon hearing these four words, Bamogo's expression became solemn.

He had heard of this term before. Although the Elf Race was reclusive, they had secretly kept an eye on external situations and set up hidden industries. The organization responsible for external intelligence and managing external businesses was named Eye of the Elf.

"Deal!"

Due to the special nature of the slave trade, he was only aware of this. Ordinary people couldn't possibly know.

Bamogo agreed immediately, personally turning back to the carriage, taking out a small money box, and handing it to Zong Shen.

"Lord, here is thirty thousand Mainland Continent Universal Dinars."

"Please verify it; if the money is correct, please share the information with me."

Zong Shen took the wooden box, glanced at it, and found the sum to be correct.

He beckoned to Bamogo, signaling him to bring his ear closer.

Bamogo complied, and Zong Shen leaned in and whispered softly.

"Ten days from now, go to the Black Rose Tavern in Lentates Giant City."

"There will be a meeting of High Elves there."

"Whether you gain anything depends on your own capabilities."

Zong Shen quickly finished speaking, earning thirty thousand Dinars in just a few words.

Bamogo nodded upon hearing this, having a general idea in his mind.

Risk and reward are proportional, and to truly benefit from this information, some wit is required.

Moreover, it's a Giant City, with a mix of people, the City Guard Army, and noble forces, all of which might intervene. Careful planning is necessary.

The Eye of the Elf is a secret organization; putting aside other things, as long as this information is genuine, it's worth the thirty thousand Dinars. Many Nobles have their sights on them.

Having learned this information, he no longer felt inclined to stay here.

He needed to gather some old comrades or contact reliable Nobles to carry out a significant operation. If successful, the returns would be tenfold or even hundredfold.

Rushing from here to Lentates Giant City, even without stopping day and night, would take five to six days, plus some preparatory work, meaning the time left was not that abundant.

If Zong Shen was lying, Bamogo wouldn't let him off.

With this in mind, he couldn't stay put anymore.

"Lord, if that's the case, I'll take my leave now!"

"If I acquire good slaves in the future, I'll visit you again!"

Bamogo quickly untied a horse from the carriage, mounted it, and bade Zong Shen hastily farewell.

He turned back and solemnly instructed his two subordinates behind him.

"You take the carriage and proceed slowly; I'll head to Lentates Giant City first!"

"Once you arrive, directly go to Master Amora's residence to find me!"

After hurrying with his words, Bamogo squeezed the horse's belly and galloped off in a cloud of dust through the western gate of Zong Shen Territory!

The west was precisely the direction of Lentates Giant City, while the east was the direction of Boss Bang.

The locations were exactly opposite, making Boss Bang the most remote Bang City under Lentates Giant City's jurisdiction.

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