Chapter 76 - 74: Twin Rice
Meng Lu led the way, and Lin Yan followed.
Upon arriving, they saw nine city guards, all severely drained of vigor, with some nearly depleted at their core.
Even after recuperation, they would inevitably be weak and prone to sickness, and as for the path of martial arts, it was completely cut off.
When they heard the Linjiang Station Flag Commander wanted to collect money to save their lives, in order to shield them from disaster, an unusual silence fell over the scene.
Lin Yan suddenly realized the significance of this piece of gold; it was substantial enough that ordinary people would risk their lives for it.
Converted into Silver Taels, it could provide for their families and possibly secure a worry-free life for the latter half of their years.
Moreover, after experiencing such strange occurrences and severe illnesses, they would likely become half-disabled in the future.
This piece of gold, then, might represent their reliance for the latter part of their lives.
"What for? If you’re dead, what use is gold?"
Meng Lu exclaimed, "Besides, this gold isn’t even real! Once the oddity is dispelled, it will turn into a clump of mud!"
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