A week later, Wang Teng's shop next to the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House was renovated.
Upon receiving the notification, Wang Teng brought Natya to the shop.
Looking at the brand-new shop, Wang Teng nodded in satisfaction.
Although the Douluo Continent didn't heavily invest in technology, the renovations were still quite impressive, even luxurious in some areas, no worse than in his previous life.
After paying the renovation team, the shop could officially open for business. The ground floor was spacious enough for selling goods, while the second floor could serve as staff dormitories.
Wang Teng planned to have Natya manage the shop; after all, they sold valuable goods, and without a powerful figure in charge, it wouldn't be good—otherwise, they might get robbed. However, he still needed to hire staff; after all, Natya was a Title Douluo, and he couldn't just have her work as a waitress!
Wang Teng wasn't a heartless capitalist, so he naturally wouldn't do that. But where to find staff now?
Then, Wang Teng thought of the slave market. That's right, the slave market. Although Wang Teng disapproved of the corrupt aristocracy of the Heaven Dou Empire, he had to admit that the slave market was quite valuable.
Talented individuals from all walks of life could be found there, even slaves destined to become Soul Masters. The people in the slave market were all professionally trained and possessed highly proficient skills.
Wang Teng then took Natya to the slave market. It wasn't the dark, cramped room Wang Teng had imagined. In his view, slaves ate spoiled food and lived in filthy conditions. While he didn't know about slave markets in other cities, the one in Heaven Dou City was resplendent and opulent.
Of course, those who bought slaves here were wealthy gentlemen; if the environment was poor, no one would come. Besides, some powerful individuals had bad tempers; if a wealthy person got angry and demolished the slave market, there would be nowhere to turn for help.
For example, if Natya were to demolish this slave market, the boss behind it wouldn't come after her; instead, he'd want to kill the person in charge to avoid displeasing a titled master.
Upon entering the slave market, a well-dressed middle-aged man immediately approached.
"Young master, young lady, is there anything I can help you with?"
Clearly, Wang Teng and Natya were well-dressed, indicating they were wealthy patrons.
"And you are?"
"My name is Qian Duoduo, one of the managers of the slave market. If you two need anything, please tell me."
Manager Qian was obviously very polite.
"Qian Duoduo? You have a lot of money?"
Wang Teng was curious. Did such a name still exist these days? Did he mean he was very rich?
"Um... I'm just a worker, hoping to make a lot of money in the future."
"Alright, I need a few waiters."
"No problem, please follow me, esteemed guests, to the VIP room to rest!"
"Hmm... okay! But the waiters shouldn't be too old, and only women, preferably pretty."
Wang Teng thought to himself, he wasn't short of money; after all, whether it was recovery potions or soul tools, it was a highly profitable business, so the waiters' appearance couldn't be lacking.
Sure enough, the person in front of him was a big spender! Qian Duoduo once again admired his own judgment; he could tell at a glance that Wang Teng was a small-time tycoon.
Afterwards, Qian Duoduo led Wang Teng and Natya to a VIP room, instructed a maid to bring tea, and then went out to fetch others.
Not long after, Qian Duoduo returned with a group of beautiful young women.
However, they all seemed to be fifteen or sixteen years old, each with a sweet face and alluring figure. Were these the proper waiters he wanted?
Clearly, Qian Duoduo had misunderstood, thinking Wang Teng was there to sell bed warmers!
"Young master, these are our best maids! Each one has a special skill!" he said, winking at Wang Teng.
"..."
Wang Teng's face instantly darkened. He was looking for waitresses, not girls.
"I'm looking for waitresses, what kind of nonsense have you given me?"
"Uh!"
Qian Duoduo was stunned. He'd misunderstood! This young master wasn't looking for girls, but experienced, he quickly smoothed things over.
"Young master, these are our waitresses! Don't let their young age fool you; if they're good at being waitresses, they're absolutely top-notch!"
There was no other way for Qian Duoduo to answer.
Otherwise, what if he revealed his true intentions? Would he get beaten up? After all, even Natya, a Soul King-level Soul Master, couldn't see through him while he remained silent; he was clearly a master.
"Oh? Really?"
"Of course it's true, young master. You can go out and ask around. I, Qian Duoduo, am the most honest!"
"Hmm, alright then, this one, this one... and this one, I'll take them."
Looking at the group of beautiful young ladies in front of him, Wang Teng directly selected five that best suited his aesthetic taste and kept them.
Afterwards, in the VIP room, only Wang Teng, Natya, Qian Duoduo, and the five young ladies that Wang Teng was about to buy remained.
"How much is it?"
After taking a sip of tea, Wang Teng felt pretty good and asked Qian Duoduo casually.
"Ten thousand gold soul coins each!"
Qian Duoduo held up one index finger.
"Uh, are you treating me like a fat sheep?"
Wang Teng was almost furious. Good heavens, did you really think he was a fat sheep? Ten thousand gold soul coins each, why don't you say one hundred thousand each?
You know, in Douluo Continent, one gold soul coin is enough for an ordinary family to live on for several months!
Although Wang Teng was not short of money, and could even afford fifty thousand gold soul coins, he didn't want to be treated like a fat sheep and fleeced.
"No, absolutely not! This is the cost price!"
Qian Duoduo swore to the heavens. Although it wasn't the cost price, capitalists always have to ask for a higher price, otherwise there wouldn't be much room for negotiation later.
"Natya!"
Wang Teng wasn't going to talk to Qian Duoduo anymore; this was completely outrageous. He nudged Natya, signaling her to show some strength, otherwise she'd be completely at his mercy.
Besides, showing some strength appropriately also had its advantages.
After all, if he were to do highly profitable business in Heaven Dou City, he would inevitably attract the attention of various forces. Displaying the strength of a Title Douluo would also make some demons and monsters think twice about whether they could afford to offend him.
Wang Teng didn't want to keep putting on a show of showing off and getting humiliated; he wasn't into that.
Seeing Wang Teng's signal, Natya naturally understood and immediately released her aura, nine dazzling spirit rings blooming on her body.
"Go, call the leader here over and see how many gold spirit coins he charged me!"
It has to be said that Wang Teng put on quite a show at this moment. His coolness was off the charts.