Chapter 332: Employment
As for the rules of Golden Sand Island, Zhang Yuan was naturally inclined to comply.
He also understood the necessity of registering on the island given the current situation, so he didn’t raise any objections.
This greatly relieved the Golden Sand Gang samurai speaking with Zhang Yuan.
Perhaps fearing that Zhang Yuan, a Tier Four expert, might bear a grudge, Xu Jie, the Outer Hall Incense Master of the Golden Sand Gang, specially explained to him.
It turns out that in the past few months, a lot of people have flocked to Golden Sand Island.
Among them were some strong-willed individuals with extraordinary martial arts skills, causing various incidents on the island.
The Golden Sand Gang thus lost quite a few members.
In desperation, the Golden Sand Gang reformed the rules, allowing some people to settle inside and outside Land Island.
Under Xu Jie’s direct guidance, Zhang Yuan smoothly completed the registration process.
Even Wang Wu received an identity token.
Zhang Yuan registered under the name "Chen Zian," matching the face he was using now.
Whereas Wang Wu was granted living qualifications by assuming the identity of Zhang Yuan’s servant.
However, according to the Golden Sand Gang’s rules, the two could freely enter and leave Golden Sand Island, shopping, spending, and enjoying entertainment on the island.
But for the time being, they could only reside in the boathouses around Land Island.
In recent months, the Golden Sand Gang has built numerous stilted boathouses around Land Island, specifically for outsiders.
To live on the island, one must either become a member of the Golden Sand Gang or exchange battle merits for qualifications!
The conditions are quite stringent.
And the stilted boathouses aren’t free; monthly rent is required.
Furthermore, the boathouses are divided into different grades, and rent prices vary accordingly.
After understanding the situation, Zhang Yuan promptly rented an upper-middle-grade boathouse and paid the first month’s rent.
According to Xu Jie, there are currently very few vacant boathouses, and they are quite in demand.
If not rented now, one might have to wait in line later.
Zhang Yuan did not feel like he was being swindled, so he gladly took out his wallet.
Xu Jie personally accompanied the two, finding the stilted boathouse half a league away from Land Island.
In the open waters, a row of bamboo houses, still looking quite new, were neatly arranged.
If viewed from above, they resemble curved shields, protecting the Golden Sand Island behind.
This arrangement clearly holds deeper intentions.
The closer to Land Island, the higher the grade of the boathouses, and naturally, the higher the rent!
The boathouse Zhang Yuan rented is two levels with six rooms, more than sufficient for a family of five.
The two of them living there would be very spacious and comfortable.
After escorting them, Xu Jie left, stating that they could contact him if they needed any help.
He seemed to be a very straightforward and righteous character.
Once settled, Zhang Yuan summoned Wang Wu to his side.
Wang Wu respectfully bowed and said, "Master, is there anything you need?"
Although their master-servant relationship was temporarily fabricated, he willingly assumed the role of a servant.
In fact, Wang Wu was very pleased, even eager to follow a strong figure like Zhang Yuan.
But he knew that Zhang Yuan might not have such intentions.
Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Wang Wu, can I trust you?"
Shocked, Wang Wu immediately kneeled on one knee: "This humble servant Wang Wu is willing to die for the master!"
To show sincerity, he even raised his hand ready to swear an oath to the heavens.
"There’s no need for that."
Zhang Yuan shook his head and said, "Here’s the deal; during this period, you’ll help me with tasks, and I won’t shortchange you."
Wang Wu was thrilled: "Master, please feel free to command, I will do my utmost!"
He was realistic, not expecting to achieve instant success.
For Wang Wu, it was an excellent outcome that Zhang Yuan asked for his help!
"Alright."
Zhang Yuan nodded, then retrieved a scroll and a box from his bag.
Opening the scroll, Zhang Yuan said in a deep voice, "I came to Great Dream Marsh to find someone."
This scroll was the bounty notice issued by Dongfang Mingyue targeting White Wolf.
Though a copy, it was not much different from the original.
Zhang Yuan only concealed White Wolf’s identity as a Celestial Being but emphasized his cruelty and prowess.
Finally, he said, "By whatever means necessary, as long as you find any clues about this person, report to me at once; the rest is irrelevant."
While speaking, Zhang Yuan opened the box and took out a stack of gold leaves for Wang Wu: "Let me know when they’re finished."
Each gold leaf weighed five taels, a stack of ten making fifty taels, a significant sum on the current Golden Sand Island.
Zhang Yuan wasn’t afraid to spend money, only afraid he couldn’t find traces of White Wolf.
Although Hui Zhi confirmed through divination that White Wolf was hiding in the Great Dream Marsh, humans are dynamic and could leave at any time.
Despite having been to the Great Dream Marsh, Zhang Yuan was still unfamiliar with Golden Sand Island.
Finding White Wolf was like searching for a needle in a haystack.
The Tracking Talisman he had, with only one chance to use it, couldn’t be squandered lightly.
Zhang Yuan knew a lot about White Wolf but believed this stowing-away Celestial Being wouldn’t willingly stay silent.
As long as he remained in the Great Dream Marsh, he would surely cause trouble.
Under such circumstances, establishing a network of informants was crucial!
In this way, Wang Wu was very useful.
Otherwise, Zhang Yuan bringing him to Golden Sand Island was already benevolent enough.
Then Zhang Yuan gave Wang Wu several elixirs.
Including Healing Pills, Antitoxic Pills, and more.
Wang Wu agreed to each, stating he would do his utmost to accomplish this task.
He was streetwise and knew about the circumstances at the bottom tiers of Land Island.
Even though he changed locations, people were the same.
Currently, Golden Sand Island was a melting pot.
With Wang Wu’s experience and intelligence, coupled with Zhang Yuan’s support, he could surely navigate well.
Of course, Zhang Yuan wouldn’t rely solely on him.
After handing off the task, Zhang Yuan went alone to Golden Sand Island.
He didn’t take a boat; instead, he threw a segment of bamboo into the water and then leapt onto it steadily.
The long bamboo carried Zhang Yuan, like an arrow leaving the bowstring, speeding toward Land Island!
The half-league waterway was traversed in moments.
After presenting his identity token to the guards on the island, Zhang Yuan entered the Golden Sand Gang’s base on this Land Island.
A city on the island.
Unlike the chaotic and tense atmosphere of Great Chen Island, despite the large population on Golden Sand Island, the city was orderly, with no trace of Southern Barbarians or marsh dwellers.
On the long street, pedestrians brushed shoulders, and shops on both sides welcomed customers eagerly, the clerks’ shouting in varied styles resounded in succession, each voice louder than the last.
On the road, fully armed patrol samurai occasionally appeared.
Zhang Yuan found a tavern to sit down, ordered wine and food, drinking and eating while listening to the patrons’ conversations.
From which he filtered out useful information.
After finishing the meal, he gained the basic understanding of the current situation on Golden Sand Island.