Time travel game, starting from Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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With a flash of light and shadow, Mo Jiang returned to the warehouse, and at the same time, he immediately noticed two points of light appearing in his brain.

One of the points of light resembles a tree diagram, generally extending into two branches, one resembling the shape of the Skalitz wooden house, and the other resembling the wooden house of Rattay.

Mo Jiang suddenly realized that these were coordinates, his coordinates leading to Bohemia.

The other spot of light represents another world, which could very well be a completely new one.

Did the enhancement of mental strength lead to the appearance of the gate to a new world?

Mo Jiang immediately realized that the newly appeared time-travel location was closely related to his breakthrough in mental power, and then asked again, "If my mental power continues to improve, will new time-travel portals appear again?"

This is a problem, but he also knows that it cannot be answered in a short time.

After pondering for a moment, Mo Jiang found a satchel in the warehouse and put sugar, salt, glass beads, broken silver, and a few Goulden gold coins into it.

After thinking for a moment, he also stuffed a few small mirrors into his bag.

With his war bow on his back, Mo Jiang cautiously pushed open the door to a new world once more.

Regardless of whether this new world appeared because of the improvement in his mental strength, now that he has coordinates in his mind, he should explore his surroundings.

He knew very little about his ability to travel through time, so when new changes occurred, Mo Jiang had to find out the details.

As he stepped out of the woodshed, Mo Jiang's ears twitched slightly. His heightened mental strength enhanced his senses, and he keenly heard human breathing coming from the wooden house closest to the dirt road.

Are they residents here?

Mo Jiang slowly walked towards the wooden house, pondering how to communicate with the other party.

The other party is very likely to live here and may even be the owner of that woodshed. Therefore, it is necessary for Mojiang to make contact with the other party, preferably in a friendly manner.

As they walked along the dirt road and got closer, Mo Jiang realized that the wooden house with people inside was not a residence, but a shop-like structure.

On the right, a burlap sack is propped up by bamboo poles to provide shade, and below it are tables, chairs, and a stove for boiling water, a scene reminiscent of a typical outdoor teahouse in martial arts films.

The left half of the room was converted into a shop, but there was nothing on the counter. Only a richly dressed, wealthy-looking shopkeeper stood there, looking down at something.

Mo Jiang deliberately increased the intensity of his footsteps as he approached, immediately attracting the other party's attention.

"Sir, are you here for tea, or is there something you've taken a fancy to...?"

As if speaking out of the blue, this wealthy-looking businessman subtly observed various parts of Mojiang.

The fabric of the shirts and trousers, the style of the shoes, and the clean skin immediately gave the businessman a certain impression of Mojiang.

A rich young master who appeared out of nowhere.

The merchant had never seen the style of the shirt and trousers before, nor did he know what kind of fabric they were made of, but they were brightly colored and had patterns on them, so it was clear that they were not things that ordinary people could afford.

Although this outfit is strange, judging from the materials and workmanship alone, the person must be either rich or noble.

The other party is a businessman.

This is undoubtedly good news for Mojiang.

Merchants are profit-driven; as long as they can make enough profit, many things are easy to discuss.

"What's your name? What do you sell here?"

"I am the owner of Sihai Baoxing, young master. You may call me Wanji." Upon hearing Mo Jiang's question, Wanji pondered for a moment before taking out several items from under the counter and placing them on the counter.

A rusty sword and two porcelain bottles.

Wanji picked up the sword and introduced it, "This sword is a broken sword, named Yaoguang. Legend has it that if you collect all seven broken swords, the broken sword can be reborn and regain its divine power."

"But even if it is only one of the seven broken swords, it is still capable of cutting through iron like mud."

Wanji gestured for Mojiang to step back a bit, then took out a solid piece of wood and placed it on the counter, before forcefully swinging the broken sword Yaoguang.

It's clear that Wanji doesn't know how to use a sword; both his technique and the angle of his strike reveal him to be a complete novice.

When the broken sword Yao Guang's blade came into contact with the wood, it was like a hot knife cutting through butter; there was hardly any resistance, and it directly split the solid wood in two.

Mo Jiang picked up the piece of wood that had been split in two and examined it carefully. It was solid wood, hard, and the cut was smooth and even without any burrs.

In modern times, this kind of cut would require a specialized cutting machine.

In conclusion, this was not a prop, but a piece of wood actually used to test the sharpness of the broken sword.

After sheathing the broken sword, Wanji began to introduce the other two porcelain bottles.

"This is the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill, a secret medicine made by Shaolin Temple. It has the effect of strengthening the body, consolidating the foundation, and nourishing the vital energy."

Then he pointed to another porcelain vase.

"This is Xuanbing Powder, made by the Kongtong Sect. After taking it, one's internal energy will naturally generate and never cease."

Shaolin Temple, Kongtong Sect...

Upon hearing these two terms, Mo Jiang became certain that this world was indeed ancient China.

I don't know if it's based on real ancient history or a game world like Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

If it is the successor of Yi Qi Liu Yin III (II), then what will be the [blueprint] of this world?

Mo Jiang shook his head, temporarily putting his doubts aside. He looked at the items on the counter and said, "These are very good items. Name your price."

Putting aside the two medicines, Xiao Huan Dan and Xuan Bing San, Mo Jiang was quite envious of the sharpness of the Broken Sword Yao Guang. With his current strength, it shouldn't be difficult for him to pierce through plate armor with this weapon.

If this item can be added to the inventory, then...

Mo Jiang temporarily suppressed the dangerous thoughts that were arising in his mind and waited for Wanji's offer.

Upon hearing Mo Jiang ask about the price, Wan Ji immediately beamed with joy, "The Broken Sword Yao Guang costs five thousand five hundred taels, and the Xuanbing Powder and Xiao Huan Dan each cost three thousand taels."

Upon hearing the price, Mo Jiang remained expressionless, but his right hand kept making grasping motions, as if he had an urge to draw a longsword from his inventory and stab the unscrupulous merchant in front of him through the heart.

Five thousand five hundred taels of silver, at the modern price of about eight and a half yuan per gram, would be worth about one million seven hundred and thirty thousand yuan.

One million seven hundred and thirty thousand for an iron bar?

If I had that kind of money, I'd just go abroad and buy guns and bullets. The bullets I buy would be so good they'd have bits of flesh mixed in with them, believe it or not!

Mo Jiang took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed his impulse. He didn't say what the price was or whether he wanted it or not.

He asked casually, "I just heard Manager Wan mention Sihai Treasure Shop. Could you tell me more about it?"

Upon hearing Mo Jiang's question, something struck a chord with Wan Ji, and his eyes lit up.

That expression was just like when Professor Gao heard someone ask him to give guidance on the history of "The Fifteenth Year of Wanli".

Wanji pointed to the surrounding wooden houses, "This is Sihai Baoxing. Although it has been established for less than a month, one day Sihai Baoxing will open its headquarters in Dadu and have branches in various places!"

Got it. A greenhorn entrepreneur who hasn't been through the wringer yet, and who's eager to beat up Max and trample Bill Gates.

Every year at the school, graduating seniors would gather in a rented basement to dream about how they would one day surpass the two giants.

Wanji's expression at this moment was no different from that of the other senior students.

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Author's note: Thank you to [Darkness], [Seaside], and [RBQ] for the donations.

33. Under the fierce bow, not a single piece of armor remained.

Seeing Wanji's "I'm sure I'll succeed in starting this business" look, Mo Jiang's eyes lit up and a new idea popped into his mind.

"Mr. Wan, your idea is indeed very good, but unfortunately you've overlooked some things."

Hearing someone deny him, Wanji was immediately displeased, but based on Mojiang's clothes and appearance, he did not lash out on the spot. "Oh, I haven't asked yet."

"My name is Mo Jiang, and I dare not presume to offer my guidance."

Mo Jiang pointed to the counter, "Sihai Treasure Shop, possessing the wealth of the four seas, must have many rare treasures, but I think Mr. Wan, you now..."

The words weren't fully spoken, but Wanji already understood what Mojiang meant.

Despite its name, "Four Seas Treasure Shop," the only things it actually has to offer are probably the broken sword Yao Guang, and two kinds of medicine: Xiao Huan Dan and Xuan Bing San.

In Mo Jiang's view, this quantity of goods was not even worthy of being called a small shop, let alone a large corporation.

When pointed out the problem of scarce goods, Wanji shook his head helplessly, "Alas, that makes sense. It's a pity that my Sihai Baohang has not yet received payment, and many trade routes have not yet been opened up."

It's not that you haven't established a business route; you're simply running a small rural shop, intending to sell high-end brands like Gucci and Chanel, and even opening the shop in a sparsely populated area.

In university towns, the average time it takes for senior students' startups to fail is three months, while your company's failure is estimated to be only two weeks.

To Mo Jiang, a student in the Department of Economics and Management, Wanji's ideas and actions were nothing short of a clown's countdown.

Once the countdown ends and the startup fails, you'll become a clown yourself.

If successful, it would be a devastating blow to the field of economics and management.

As for the return of payments, Mo Jiang strongly doubts that Wanji has actually completed a single transaction to this day.

But none of this matters compared to what he was about to say.

"If Boss Wan wants Sihai Baoxing to spread all over the world, then these things alone are not enough. Sihai Baoxing must make some things that people cannot do without and that are of high quality. Only in this way can we attract everyone to Sihai Baoxing."

The things you have, even with high profit margins, will only bring in a maximum of ten thousand taels of silver. But if you want to really make big money, you have to sell things that everyone needs.

"Something that everyone needs?"

Looking at Wanji's expression, Mo Jiang smiled slightly, knowing that the other party had taken his words to heart.

He took a mirror out of his bag and handed it to the other person, saying, "Look at this."

Wanji took the mirror and was immediately taken aback by its clarity. "Ah... this, this is a mirror? What material is it made of? It doesn't look like a bronze mirror."

In the real world, silver plating technology was not widely used until the 19th century, which led to the creation of the most common mirrors. Their imaging capabilities and clarity were naturally superior to those of the hammered bronze mirror.

"What do you think of this, Mr. Wan?"

"Well, it's definitely a good product," Wanji himself said, repeatedly holding up a mirror to admire his reflection. "But... if everyone buys it, how will we sell it?"

“Simple.” Mo Jiang had already prepared a plan. “Ordinary families would sell him a palm-sized one, called ‘Appearance Correction’.”

Wealthy families would sell him clothes that could cover his entire body; this was called "correcting one's attire."

Those who have wives and daughters should at least have one, so that the women can dress up nicely and not look shameful, right?

“That’s natural.” Wanji nodded repeatedly. “Women love beauty, and with this mirror, ordinary bronze mirrors are indeed hard to look at.”

Then Mo Jiang took out sugar and salt from his bag and poured some into Wan Ji's hand. When Wan Ji realized what these were, his eyes widened immediately.

"This...this is..."

"Ice Crystal Salt, Taisu Frosting Sugar, what do you think of these goods, Boss Wan?"

Wanji has a keen business sense; "Extraordinary, rarely seen in the world."

"Then I wonder if I can use these goods to invest in Sihai Baohang?"

All the introductions and preliminaries are preparations made for this statement.

Mo Jiang had thought it through clearly. His time travel coordinates in this world were the woodshed of Sihai Baoxing. Therefore, his best course of action was either to buy the woodshed from Wanji or to drive Wanji away and take over the place for himself.

After learning that the other party was a newly established business, Mo Jiang wisely gave up the idea of ​​buying the woodshed. Wan Ji was sure to ask for an exorbitant price and believed that the woodshed was worth the price.

As for driving them away, that would be even more inappropriate; there's no guarantee that Wanji wouldn't lose his temper and burn down the entire Sihai Baohang.

Therefore, the best approach is to invest in the company.

After learning that his time-traveling ability could allow him to travel through more than two worlds, Mo Jiang had to change some of his plans.

If he wants to gain economic benefits in this world, it is definitely not possible for him to handle and establish his own business routes; he simply doesn't have the time or energy.

Therefore, a partner is needed, and Wanji is a good choice.

Firstly, his own time travel coordinates are within the Four Seas Treasure Shop, and he is also able to obtain the Broken Sword Yao Guang, Xuanbing San, and Xiao Huan Dan, which means that Wanji has some special channels.

Shaolin Temple and Kongtong Sect are powerful forces in any genre of literature. Wanji has access to their unique medicines, which is his advantage.

Wanji has the distribution channels, while Mojiang has the goods; joining forces would naturally be a powerful alliance.

Even if it fails, the only losses for Mojiang will be some worthless sugar, salt, and mirrors.

"Good, good! That explains why I heard magpies chirping this morning. It turns out that Mr. Mo, our esteemed guest, has arrived."

The investment greatly boosted Wanji's confidence in Sihai Baohang. "I had previously arranged to borrow money from the people of Wohuzhai today, so this is a double celebration."

Suddenly, Mo Jiang's eyes narrowed, and he abruptly pulled Wan Ji down to bend over. With a whooshing sound, more than a dozen arrows were deeply embedded in the cabinet.

If Mo Jiang and Wan Ji hadn't dodged just now, they would be like hedgehogs by now.

An angry shout came from the woods outside the shop: "You son of a bitch, Wanji! Your fake medicine has ruined the Boss! He's lying in bed now and can't get up. You tricked the Crouching Tiger Stronghold! Today, I'll cut off your head to go with my wine!"