Chapter 174.1

Santiago is a thirteen year old boy. He has a typical surname of people in the southern coastal areas of the mainland. However, because he is a little smart guy, people who know him call him "Sandy". Of course, those who hate him will also call him "Sandy little liar" face to face.

Sandy, who was born in the slums of the imperial capital, certainly could not have the same money as the children of those rich families to hire any teachers to receive orthodox education. At the age of 13, he only studied with a theological teacher for half a year in the religious institute set up by the temple. He could barely learn to write and calculate. Among the children around him, he was smart. At least he could write his name correctly in the common language of the mainland, and he could recite the first chapter of the temple's Scripture, genesis.

Unfortunately, three months ago, he could not continue to study in the shrine. Because although the religious center claims to let the children of poor families "free" to receive some education, but this kind of free education has a price. All the children who study in religious centers have to serve in the temple for three years free of charge when they grow up. Some of them directly become clergy and are not allowed to marry and have children all their lives.

As a typical southerner, Sandy's parents don't want their home cut off, and Sandy has no interest in becoming a clergyman. As a 13-year-old, he has a little insight into men's and women's affairs. He would often lie on the wall and peep at Ellie next door.

Maybe in two months, he can read and do some simple calculation skills. He can be an apprentice in a nearby grocery store or an apprentice with an old tailor on the street.

But these are the things to come. Now, Sandy has a good way to get rich.

He would go around the slave market every day. He is a real little snake. His brother is a little gangster in this area. Unfortunately, he stole a noble housekeeper's purse last year. He was arrested by the security office and then sent to a mine in the northwest as a laborer.

Sandy is different from his brother. He is not a thief and can't do anything bad. But every day he could bring back a few copper horns from the slave market.

The slave market in the imperial capital gathers tourists from all over the country. Many of these foreigners from all over the mainland come to the slave market in the imperial capital for the first time. They are not familiar with the land and need a local snake to guide them. Help them to bargain with the slavers. Introduce some "rules" in trading.

Because of this situation and Sandy's cleverness, his income is quite good. Almost every day, he can put a few copper horns in his pocket. Even if sandy stutters and says a few good words when he meets such a rich guy, his income will be more. Sandy's biggest wish now is to save enough money to buy an old pair of leather boots. Next door, Ellie's brother served in the local garrison. He often shows off his army boots in front of these boys, which makes them envy him very much.

Sandy is not only smart, more importantly, his eyes are very accurate. He can often tell which sheep are fat in the bustling crowd on the street at a glance. Who are the veterans.

Today, sandy stood in the corner with her arms in her arms. After watching for a long time, she finally found her goal

There was a strange combination in the crowd. A man and a woman, but not like a couple, because the man seems too young, looks like not much older than himself. Women are in their twenties and very beautiful. Even more beautiful than Ellie next door.

Although both of them were dressed in casual clothes, sandy saw several special things at a glance: the man's eyes looked around, obviously coming to the slave market for the first time, and his eyes seemed to be curious about everything around him, which was very important to Sandy. And the woman. Sandy was even more curious: she was tall, had long legs, and seemed to be a warrior. Although the man and the woman walked together, it seemed that the woman, intentionally or unintentionally, always fell half a step behind the young man and did not dare to walk with him. And in the crowd, the woman seems to be always on the side of subconsciously blocking others from approaching the teenager, seems to have been maintaining a protective posture.

It's like a rich young master with a beautiful female bodyguard.

yes. you 're right!

Sandy was sure of his guess. Then he pulled his old hat and pushed straight through.

"Sir! Sir

Dewey's looking around. He was really curious about the slave market. The slaves bought in the shops before were not handled by duvet, but by mad. Today is his first visit to the slave market. In the civilized world of the previous life, the term "slave" has almost disappeared in that world. He was watching when he heard a cry with a slightly tender voice coming from his side.

A thin boy, like a loach, came out of the crowd and stood in front of him. The boy looks very thin, just like the children of ordinary poor families. But to duvet's surprise, he was clean, not as dirty as other children. This boy is white and clean, but his big eyes are very smart. His eyes turn around flexibly. He looks like a smart guy.

"Sir." Sandy said his lines easily, but he didn't forget his childish smile: "Sir, are you here to buy slaves? Then I think you need someone like me. " Ruolin can see the boy's intention at a glance. With her experience in the world, how can she not know the intention of this little gangster? She was about to speak, but Dewey had already said with interest: "Oh? You? What can you do for me? "“ I can do a lot of things for you, the most important thing is to save a lot of trouble for you... I can save a lot of time for you. For a noble person like you, time is very precious. You see, there are so many people here who come to buy slaves. There are so many slavers who sell slaves. You seem to be here for the first time? I can help you introduce the situation here! I am very familiar with everything here, and I know all the slavers: which one is more kind, which one is more cunning, which one is more black hearted, and which one is the most fair. Do you think I'm very useful to you? " Seeing that Dewey was smiling, sandy seemed to be moved. He made more efforts and didn't dare to let go of the money. He continued to add: "there are many people here, and there are many thieves in the crowd, but with me, I can save you a lot of trouble in this respect... You see..." speaking of this, sandy lowered his voice, Furtively, he motioned to the crowd in the distance with his eyes. A thin guy appeared and said in a low voice: "do you see the man in grey? He is a golden finger here. You should be careful not to get close to that kind of guy, otherwise he will steal your wallet. " Du Wei was stunned and then laughed. First impression, he likes this kid with a sly face“ How do you know that I am a person of high status? The clothes I wear are not expensive. " Dewey shook his head: "you may be wrong. I'm just an ordinary person. Come and have a look. I don't need a guide."“ You don't have to bully me. " Sandy continues to smile. He smiles very skillfully, showing a total of four teeth. Different from other poor children, Sandy's teeth are very white. He pays attention to brushing his teeth every day and his appearance, because he knows that those bosses like clean people when he does his job“ Although the cloth you are wearing is not valuable, it is not a common tailor who can make it. You know, I almost became an apprentice to a tailor. My eyes will not be wrong... And the lady beside you, oh, please forgive me for my presumptuous, such a beautiful lady, but her attitude to you is so respectful, if she is not your wife and concubine, she is definitely your subordinate. In addition, your hair is very clean and your skin color is very good. You look like a person with status... The way you walk is also different from the poor people like us. It's like the nobles living in the north of the city! " Dewey took a close look at the boy, then smile: "you observe very carefully."“ Of course Sandy said quickly: "I can save you a lot of valuable time, I can be your guide here, even when you buy slaves, I can save you a lot of money! Of course, in the end, you just give me two copper horns so that I can buy a piece of black bread. " Du Wei smiles and looks at Ruolin: "I like this boy. Let him follow me."