Chapter 12: Shaking Head

Sure enough, not long after Zhao Hai had just sat down, Green walked in and bowed to Zhao Hai, saying, "Young Master, I have already arranged everything at home. I will set off immediately."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "There's no need to be in such a hurry. Don't worry, the items will be safe with me. Even if they stay here for ten or twenty years, there won't be any problems. Once you get there, you must find some major merchants and sign long-term cooperation agreements with them. Remember, we will be raising a large number of blue-eyed rabbits, and we need to cooperate with them on this. If my guess is correct, the price of magic radishes might drop due to our impact on the market. We need to be mentally prepared for this."

Green nodded, and Zhao Hai pointed to the seat beside him, saying, "Grandpa Green, please sit down. It makes me uncomfortable to see you standing. Sit down, I still have a lot to say to you. Mu Tou, go and bring Grandpa Green some breakfast. He can eat here today."

Mu Tou glanced at Green, who nodded. Mu Tou then turned and walked towards the kitchen, and Green also sat down. Zhao Hai didn't comment on this. He knew very well what kind of person the former Adam was. If it weren't for Green, the former Adam would have died many times over. Now, he naturally wouldn't be jealous of Green's authority.

After Green sat down, Zhao Hai continued, "Grandpa Green, you know our current situation. I hope you remember to be low-key, very low-key. If we do something that the major nobles can't tolerate, we will be finished. So, this cooperation must not be linked to us in any way."

Green nodded, and Zhao Hai sighed, saying, "Although I don't know why the major nobles have let us off, just sending us to this place, I think we must have something they are wary of. If they want to deal with us, they will have to pay a high price. But if they find out that the Buda family still has the potential to rise again, they will stop at nothing to kill us. So, we must be low-key. Although it may seem cowardly, it will allow the Buda family to continue until the day we can rise again. So, for now, we can only be low-key."

Green's eyes reddened, and he stood up, bowing to Zhao Hai, saying, "Young Master, rest assured. This old servant will handle it well."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Grandpa Green, don't be like that. Sit down. Remember, the magic radishes are just the first step. In a while, I will try to see if we can turn the black soil outside into normal soil for planting. That would be even better. But we will need more people, so you must buy more slaves through various channels, regardless of their race, as long as they are useful and have special skills. No one will come to check on us, but we still need to be careful."

Green nodded. He realized that the young master had truly changed. The old young master would never have thought of these things. This change was definitely a good thing for the Buda family.

At this moment, Mu Tou brought Green's breakfast. Zhao Hai glanced at it and shook his head. He turned to Green and said, "Grandpa Green, after selling the magic radishes, you should buy some blue-eyed rabbits, some long-tailed chickens, and some scaleless fish. The moat outside the castle is empty, and I saw that the water seems to be fresh, suitable for raising fish. We don't need to worry about how much money we can make; we just need to make sure our own lives are comfortable. When you go, don't be afraid of their demand for magic radishes. We can provide whatever they need. However, I think the market for magic radishes will be severely impacted, causing many to suffer. They will definitely investigate, so we must not let them trace it back to us. Also, buy more books, especially those about the flora and fauna of the continent. They will be very useful. For now, these are all the things I can think of. The rest, you can handle as you see fit. By the way, our current defense is too weak. You should pay attention to this and try to recruit some combat-capable slaves. But we need to take things step by step, with improving our lives as the first goal."

Green ate his breakfast while listening to Zhao Hai. He remembered everything Zhao Hai said. These tasks needed to be prioritized, but they were all part of his duties as the steward.

Soon, Green finished his meal and had Mu Tou take the dishes to the kitchen. He then stood up and bowed to Zhao Hai, saying, "Young Master, this old servant is off. If anything happens while I'm away, you must tell Merlin. You must take care of yourself, Young Master. You are the last hope of the Buda family. If anything happens to you, how can this old servant face the late master?"

Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "Grandpa Green, don't worry. I know what to do. I won't be as reckless as before. Go and come back soon. Just get the job done. By the way, transporting the magic radishes is a big issue. I think once you have everything settled, I will personally deliver the goods. This will avoid drawing attention. What do you think?"

Green thought for a moment and said, "We'll discuss this once I have everything settled. Young Master, rest assured, this old servant will take care of everything."

Zhao Hai nodded and looked at Green, then bowed to him, saying, "Grandpa Green, I thank you on behalf of the Buda family. From today, you are my family."

Green's eyes reddened, and he accepted Zhao Hai's bow, laughing loudly, "Master, old master, have you seen? The young master has grown up, he understands. The Buda family has hope. This old servant will do everything to make the Buda family prosperous again." He bowed to Zhao Hai and turned to leave. At this moment, Green no longer looked like a servant; he exuded a powerful aura, befitting an eighth-level warrior.

Zhao Hai watched Green's back and smiled slightly, then turned and walked to his room. Zhao Hai knew that it would take time for others to adapt to his changes. He had already made a significant impression and should now be more low-key. Since Green had already arranged everything at home, and Merlin and Meg were taking care of the remaining matters, he didn't need to worry. He decided to go to the farm, which was the foundation of his livelihood.

However, Mu Tou and Shi Tou, these two stubborn guys, followed him like ghosts, always trailing behind him, making Zhao Hai quite helpless.

Zhao Hai didn't want Green and the others to know too much about the space farm, but with Mu Tou and Shi Tou being so stubborn, it was hard to keep it a secret.

Entering his room, Zhao Hai turned to Mu Tou and Shi Tou and said, "Mu Tou, Shi Tou, go back to your rooms. I want to rest for a while. There's nothing to worry about in the castle."

The two shook their heads without saying a word. Zhao Hai said helplessly, "I want to rest. Why don't you help Grandma Merlin?"

Shake of the head!

"I want to sleep. You can't stand by my bed, can you? Go stand outside the door!"

Shake of the head!

"I am the young master. You two, get out!"

Shake of the head!

"Brothers, please, give me some space. Just go out for a while."

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Seeing that he couldn't do anything with the two, Zhao Hai said, "Mu Tou, Shi Tou, I know you were both adopted by my father and are absolutely loyal to the Buda family. But I really need to go to a place that is crucial for the future of the Buda family. So, it's best if you don't follow me. Even if you try, you won't be able to. So, if I suddenly disappear, don't panic and don't shout. Is that clear?"

As soon as Zhao Hai finished speaking, the two brothers drew their double-handed swords from their backs and placed them across their necks, as if to say, "If you don't let us follow, we will die."

Zhao Hai slapped his head. Dealing with such stubborn people was a headache. But he had no choice. From the looks of it, if he really didn't let them follow, they might actually commit suicide. They were among the few who were absolutely loyal to the Buda family, and he couldn't let them die.

However, taking them to the space would reveal the secret of the space, which Zhao Hai was reluctant to do.

But he hadn't fully understood the space yet. He had planted the radishes at dawn, and now it was broad daylight. He needed to check on them. Once the radishes were ready, he would have to harvest them, as they were money.

Most importantly, Zhao Hai wanted to see how he could bring the water and soil from the space to the outside. The space soil and water could potentially transform the land. If this was possible, the black soil outside might become fertile, which was what Zhao Hai needed most now.

Zhao Hai was considering the pros and cons of not entering the space, but Mu Tou and Shi Tou's swords remained in place, their eyes fixed on him, afraid that he might disappear.

After a while, Zhao Hai came to his senses, looked at the two, and said with a bitter smile, "Alright, you can follow me, but what you see today must not be told to anyone. You can only tell Grandpa Green, Grandma Merlin, and Meg. No one else, not even in your sleep."

The two nodded, but their swords remained in place.