They each stood in front of a few households, impatiently knocking on the doors until the families opened their gates and sent out a young boy or girl. The cultivators would toss down some worthless gold and silver and then leave with strides.
"What is this?"
Chen Sansi asked, "Are they buying people?"
"Yes."
Old Man Li's voice was hoarse as he spoke, "The Immortal Masters in the city love to come to these remote poverty-stricken areas to look for young virgins and boys. They choose whichever household they fancy and reward them with some silver based on their mood. Afterward, the bought boys and girls are considered the private servants of the Immortal Master, and without permission, they aren't allowed to leave the city."
"Then..."
Zhaozhao seriously asked, "Can't they refuse to sell?"
Refuse to sell?
Old Man Li gave a bitter smile, "If you refuse, these Immortal Masters have plenty of ways to make you sell."
"What about the court?"
