Chapter 106 The Eve of Action
For the next two days, the entire Fengyang County City was quiet, as if the chaos of the night when Ruyifang collapsed had become a thing of the past.
But in fact it is not that simple. There are undercurrents beneath the calm. Governor Hong, who had a tantrum at the beginning of taking office and has been holding back since then, has taken ruthless actions against the official system of Fengyang County in the past two days.
The wily old man showed no mercy when he wielded the knife. In just two days, the entire county town, along with all the important officials in the three prefectures under his command, were almost completely laid off.
He was ruthless to his enemies, but very kind to his own people, and fulfilled his original promise of official titles one by one.
Lord Sun Xiuting, who once cooperated closely with Jiangxia, has now become the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture in Fengyang County. He has jumped from a low-ranking mine supervisor to a fourth-rank official in the imperial court. He is truly a fish leaping over the dragon gate.
Of course, according to Jiang Xia's opinion, in Fengming, a small country with only three counties, being a prefect really has no future.
But others obviously don't think so.
When Lord Sun came to the county town to visit the prefect, he also secretly came to Ruyi Market and met Jiangxia.
Firstly, I want to thank Jiang Xia, my benefactor.
Secondly, he hoped that after Kunlunfang completed the takeover, it would transfer the business system to Huai'an Prefecture so that he could make some achievements in the position of prefectural governor.
He speaks in an interesting way, and he always mentions his hometown of Jiangxia.
Indeed, according to Jiang Xia's identity in this world, Huai'an Prefecture, Fengyang County, is indeed his hometown and the place where he grew up.
Although Jiang Xia doesn't have any special feelings for that place.
We should naturally take to heart the trust placed in us by our friends.
In front of Lord Sun, who was in high spirits, Jiang Xia discussed with Liu Laosi, the nominal manager of Kunlunfang, and decided to build a large branch in Huai'an Prefecture.
This gave Lord Sun face, and naturally they had a pleasant conversation afterwards. After three rounds of drinks, Kunlun Fang's prospecting for minerals in various places in Huai'an Prefecture was naturally allowed.
This matter is very important!
When Ruyifang was still in existence, relying on the Liu family's "secret method of prospecting", they could barely find spiritual ores in places where mineral veins were concentrated, but this method was too crude.
The sonic prospecting machine modified by Jasmine is obviously more sophisticated and can find the location of the spiritual mine more accurately.
The place of Fengming Kingdom is close to the branch of the earth vein where the East Land and the South Wilderness meet, and is rich in various minerals.
If spiritual mines can be found in Fengshan, then they can definitely be found in other places in Fengming Country. Thanks to the efforts of the fourth brother, Kunlun Square seized all the spiritual mines in Ruyi Square except Fengshan at the fastest speed.
But in Jiang Xia's opinion, relying solely on these few spiritual mines obviously cannot meet his future business blueprint.
More mining sites must be found!
Jasmine has already started making spirit ore cutting machines in advance. With this thing, ordinary miners can also cut spirit stones, just like how Ruyifang used secret methods to monopolize this industry.
Today, Kunlunfang has once again monopolized this .
Jiangxia is not even afraid of being imitated by other miners.
As long as they can imitate it, Jiang Xia is willing to accept the defeat.
In addition to Lord Sun's visit these two days, there was another important event. Butler Hong, on behalf of Governor Hong who was busy with government affairs, once again finalized a "military procurement contract" with the weapons department of Kunlunfang.
Judging from the number of weapons they needed this time, Governor Hong was obviously not satisfied with 500 recruits. He wanted to train a real army of recruits.
The number is at least over three thousand.
Of course, Jiang Xia is no longer a lone commander now. There are people to do these things for him. On the third day, he was taking the fourth brother to the City God Temple in the county town.
This is real business and cannot be delayed.
"Boss, we've arrived at the City God Temple. The temple keeper has already told us to go in through the back door."
"Well, bring your things and follow me."
Jiang Xia opened his eyes and got off the carriage. Lao Si followed behind him, carrying a wooden box in his hand. Under Su's protection, they walked into the City God Temple from the back street.
Today is not a temple fair, so the temple is a bit quiet, but there are still people burning incense in an endless stream.
Ordinary people burn incense to pray for peace of mind, and the ones they see are eloquent temple priests. But when Jiangxia came here, the one he saw was not that temple priest.
But he is the real master of this century-old City God Temple.
Of course, as the local eyes of Taofuyuan, Inspector Shi Liu was also there.
When Jiang Xia walked into the back hall of the temple, he saw Shi Liu carrying a small steel fork on his back. He folded his wings and sat cross-legged on the tribute platform in front of the small stone statue of the City God, pressing the buttons of his game console.
Judging from its serious and dedicated expression, it is really satisfied with this new game "Demon City".
I don't know how many days I've been working on it.
The City God standing next to it, with an illusory figure, wearing a green official robe and a dignified face, felt a little embarrassed at this moment. As a scholar in his lifetime and a god of incense who protected a region after his death, he really could not understand the fun of the thing in Shi Liu's hand.
"The City God is coming down."
Jiang Xia bowed to the City God. This uncivilized etiquette made the City God shake his head slightly. The man in front of him was said to be a scholar, but now he acted more like a businessman.
But today was an important day, so Jiang Xia didn't waste any time. He took the wooden box from the fourth brother and opened it on the tribute table.
Inside was a shattered electromagnetic heavy sniper rifle.
He said to the City God:
"This is the weapon I used to destroy the defensive magic weapon of Liu Ruyi that day. I found it from the ordinary secret realm that has been cut off.
I was not a monk at that time, so I didn't know whether this thing could be considered a magic weapon.
But I only brought this one back, and now it is destroyed and gone.
I have gathered those Ascendants who followed me and have nowhere to return home in Ruyi Market. The City God can go and ask them. "
"Well, since you are a local native, I naturally trust you."
The majestic City God twirled his beard, glanced at the broken guns, smiled, and said to Jiang Xia:
“But this matter is actually not my turn to stop. Both I and Supervisor Shi Liu are subordinates of Tao Fu Yuan, and my Tao Fu Yuan only has supervisory power, not law enforcement power.
Therefore, I asked you to bring this thing here today to keep as evidence. This weapon fragment will be sent to the Qintianyuan. They are in charge of all matters related to various secret realms and star arrays.
As for the backgrounds of those who ascended, it is not my responsibility.
If the high-ranking officials of the Imperial Academy feel that this fragment is harmful to the Bitter Wood Realm, they will naturally send high-ranking officials here to use secret methods to examine the memories of those who have ascended."
“Yes, that’s the process.”
Pomegranate, who was playing games with his head down, yawned loudly and said without raising his head:
“Wang Liufu should have told you that any ascender who comes to Kumu Realm and cannot return, and who is not a cultivator, will have his memory wiped clean by the Qintian Academy and be allowed to live a good life as a living being in this world.
So the thirty-seven people under your command should also prepare in advance."
At this point, Shi Liu paused the game, raised his head, stared at Jiang Xia with his red eyes, and said seriously:
"Tell them that the truth cannot be concealed. The high-ranking officials of the Imperial Academy are proficient in soul-searching techniques. They can reveal any memory they want to see."
"Um."
Jiang Xia understood the hidden meaning of Shi Liu's words. He nodded seriously and said:
"I will also become a cultivator, and I must abide by the rules of the Immortal Alliance. Don't worry, Supervisor Pomegranate and Lord City God, I will definitely have them prepare carefully.
But you two also know that the worlds those ascenders came from are somewhat strange. They are proficient in mechanical arts, which is different from us people in Kumu Realm. We are afraid that they will scare the high-ranking masters of Qintianyuan."
"whispering sound."
Pomegranate curled his lips in disdain and said:
"You underestimated the people in the Imperial Astronomical Institute. They are in charge of the secret realms of the star arrays in the world. What kind of scenes have they not seen? Don't make a fuss."
Jiang Xia nodded and asked again:
" I don't know when the high-ranking officials from the Immortal Alliance's Qintian Academy will come over. That way I can be prepared."
“There’s no rush for this.”
The City God shook his head and said:
“Qintian Academy is the smallest and most mysterious of the three academies in the Immortal Alliance. They are very busy, and our Fengming Country is located on the border of the East.
This official also heard that some time ago, a big incident happened in the Myriad Beasts Sect and the Northern Territory, which led to Master Xu from the Imperial Observatory and Immortal Chan Yi from the Taofu Courtyard going there in person to investigate.
By this calculation, it will take at least a month for all the high priests to come here. "
"A month? That's certainly more than enough."
Jiang Xia was certain.
He exchanged a few more words with the City God, said hello to Shi Liu, and was about to say goodbye and leave. However, just as he was about to leave, the City God suddenly took out a document.
"Last night, a monster that 'recluses' in the county town came over and asked me to give it a contract document."
"It's about you, let's take a look first."
The City God looked a little strange, and said to Jiang Xia:
“I have some experience in the business of City God.
I have also heard of monks taming monsters as companions, but I have never heard of a monster at the level of a demon general being willing to be the companion of a young monk who has not even reached the Qi Refining stage.
If this news gets out, Jiang Xia, you will become really famous."
Jiang Xia blinked and took the document from the City God's hand. It was written in a very flowery style, but the general meaning was that Taofuyuan represented by the City God was requested to be a witness.
The general meaning is that the wolf demon in the demon general realm signed a contract with the human monk Jiang Xia, and for the next hundred years, he would stay by Jiang Xia's side and protect his safety.
Not a master-servant relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship, but a friendship between equals.
This is normal. As the most powerful force in Kumu Realm, the Immortal Alliance has the obligation to witness various contracts in addition to maintaining order among the cultivators.
This document has been stamped with the local city god's seal and the private seal of the Taofuyuan Supervisor, representing that Taofuyuan has witnessed this contract.
If the wolf demon regrets halfway, Jiang Xia can use the contract to ask the Immortal Alliance to seek justice.
But the most interesting thing is that at the end of this friendship agreement, it clearly states the reward that the wolf demon needs to protect Jiangxia for a hundred years...
One cent coin.
Jiang Xia looked at the crooked name written by the wolf monster at the bottom for a long time before he realized that it was the two words "Liu Hui". This stupid monster couldn't even write properly.
It's just like a dog crawling.
"You have to think it over carefully, Jiang Xia."
Shi Liu grabbed the game console, stared at Jiang Xia and said:
“That wolf demon is related to the Myriad Beast Sect.
Although you are now a free man, if you sign this contract, you will be guilty of karma. I advise you not to sign it, so as not to bring yourself into trouble.
You have enough troubles.”
"Tsk, tsk, that's because there are enough, so we don't mind having one more."
Jiang Xia pulled out the pen given by Rogge from his pocket and quickly wrote his name on it. With the help of spiritual energy, the contract was established.
"It feels good to have someone trust you, right?"
Old Jiang said something meaningful to the fourth brother behind him. The moment the two of them walked out of the City God Temple, Jiang Xia closed his eyes and said in a deep voice during the chip communication:
"Su, and Liu Hui, put down your work, pack your things, and tonight... let's go on an adventure."
