Chapter 40: Five Thousand Shi of Grain

At noon, Lu Yin kept Chu Danqing for a meal, and when it was close to departure, the guest retainer named Xie Liyang arrived.

The other party was an old man with a wine-red nose, and one could smell the scent of wine on him.

His dress and appearance were like an old farmer, only the clear green jade gourd around his waist was very eye-catching.

"Eldest Young Master, forgive me for being a little late." Xie Liyang said with a hint of apology: "I was blocked by a group of petty thieves on the way, which delayed me."

"Mr. Xie, what are you saying? We are just about to set off." Lu Yin naturally knew that Xie Liyang would not be late for no reason; there must be a reason.

As for the so-called petty thieves, they were definitely not ordinary people, but it was not convenient to say it directly.

"This is Guest Retainer Chu Mo, who is good at the art of beast control and spirit summoning." Lu Yin introduced him.

Xie Liyang looked Chu Danqing up and down, and did not look down on him because he was young.

After the two sides greeted each other, they set off together to the Ji family.

The formation was not large, just a carriage and a few servants, and the three of them chatted in the carriage.

Chu Danqing also took this opportunity to inquire about quite a lot of intelligence.

There was the government and the Taiping Dao, and he also learned about the origin of the big boss of the Qingya Stronghold, who was a member of the Xiliang Bai Hu Army guarding the border.

It is not easy for ordinary people to obtain supernatural power, but the border army is different; the fighting is cruel, especially the Xiliang White Tiger Army, which focuses on killing; nine out of ten soldiers have supernatural power.

However, this is also related to the particularity of the "Bai Hu Forging Military Scripture," which focuses on raising war with war.

Therefore, there is such a high proportion.

This method is easy to enter but difficult to master, and it is easy to have hidden injuries that cut off the path; therefore, there are many practitioners, but few have achieved anything.

Chu Danqing also learned about the Lu clan's "Flame Scorching Plain Scripture," and Xie Liyang is now practicing this method.

However, Lu Yin does not seem to be practicing it, but practicing another method.

Chu Danqing is not very clear about the specific situation.

No matter what, he is his temporary boss, so it is not easy to inquire too much.

At the same time, Chu Danqing truly understood the difference between the Lu clan and the Ji family.

The Lu clan has the family law as a foundation, while the Ji family does not.

No matter how rich they are, they are just nouveau riche.

Ji Zhen introduced the Upper Corpse into his body to comprehend the method of severing the Three Corpses in the Human Scroll of the "Taiping Book," thereby creating a volume of Ji family law to complete the original accumulation.

They chatted quite a bit on the road, and only stopped after arriving at the Ji residence.

Lu Yin had submitted a visiting card in advance, and Ji Yun was well prepared, so they went straight to the theme after meeting.

"Young Master Ji, the money is correct, but why is the amount of grain more?" Lu Yin looked at the content on the contract and pointed to the quantity of grain.

Previously, Chu Danqing said it was one thousand shi for a total of five hundred thousand coins.

The amount was no problem, but the grain count changed from one thousand shi to five thousand shi.

Lu Yin did not feel complacent and secretly pocketed it because of this, but pointed out the problem.

He could not determine whether there was any calculation in it.

"My old man received the help of Guest Retainer Chu, and now his state has improved."

"My Ji family has nothing to repay; since the Lu clan wants grain, I can't be stingy for the sake of Guest Retainer Chu."

"So I sold you four thousand more shi, and thinking that Young Master Lu must have only brought five hundred thousand coins, I just lowered the price together." Ji Yun said the reason lightly.

After Lu Yin finished listening, a strange color flashed in his eyes.

He did not expect that Chu Danqing would have such a big face in the Ji family, which was truly beyond his expectation.

"Hahaha, this is really a coincidence." Lu Yin followed the slope and took out a porcelain bottle: "When Guest Retainer Chu returned, he asked for a Glazed Cleansing Heart Pill for Old Mr. Ji for the first time."

"I guaranteed it thousands of times, and only then was I willing to let people take one."

"With this pill, Old Mr. Ji will definitely be fine."

Surprise flowed in Ji Yun's eyes; he did not expect that Chu Danqing could ask for a Glazed Cleansing Heart Pill for him; his status in the Lu clan was truly not low.

He had also heard of the great name of this pill; it is a unique treasure pill of the Lu clan, and it costs countless silver coins every year to have at most one or two.

After taking it, it can control demons, subdue heart poison, rectify clarity, and help mana.

Old Mr. Ji Zhen just needs such a treasure pill to help.

"Then I will be disrespectful." Ji Yun did not refuse and took it immediately.

Chu Danqing did not understand very well why both of them put the credit on him, but it was fine as long as everyone was happy.

Then the two sides began to settle; Lu Yin took a silver note worth five hundred thousand coins, and after Ji Yun accepted it, he let people take Xie Liyang to collect the grain.

Then the two sides started chatting.

Chu Danqing had actually intended to leave; with the grain contribution being tallied and a bit of time left today, he had thought about going to scrape together some contribution points for maintaining order during the porridge distribution.

It's just that it was not easy for him to bring it up, so he could only follow along and chat.

"Young Master Lu, what insights do you have on this Three Corpses?" Ji Yun suddenly changed the topic to business.

"I reckon this ghost-servant is likely inside the government office," Lu Yin replied, unhurriedly picking up the conversation.

"Not bad, before noon, the Commandery Lieutenant changed to a young man who is good at fist techniques and acts vigorously." Ji Yun said.

Hearing this, Chu Danqing's heart moved, and he asked immediately: "Is he born in this appearance..."

"Exactly, does Guest Retainer Chu know him?" Ji Yun did not expect that Chu Danqing could describe the appearance of the Commandery Lieutenant.

"I have met him once." The person Chu Danqing described was the dimension apostle who looked like a flat-headed young man.

He did not expect that the other party would become the Commandery Lieutenant; this status was much higher than Chu Danqing's guest retainer.

The most important thing is that the Commandery Lieutenant holds the military power of Yangxian Commandery.

"The new Commandery Lieutenant calls himself Captain Xiongquan; not to mention his merit, it is absurd to be able to ascend to the sky in one step as Commandery Lieutenant."

"The Lower Corpse Prance is greedy for flowers and lust, making the former Commandery Lieutenant confused by lust, actually wanting to force the Taiping Governor's wife; fortunately, this Captain Xiongquan Commandery Lieutenant came in time."

"Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable." Ji Yun said this with lingering fear.

If there was a scandal, the situation in Yangxian Commandery would be even more muddy.

"What about the former Commandery Lieutenant?" Chu Danqing asked.

"He was killed by Captain Xiongquan, and a strange object was dug out of his body; those with knowledge recognized it as the Lower Corpse Prance." Ji Yun answered Chu Danqing's question.

"It seems that they will attack the Taiping Dao in a few days." Lu Yin added.

How could the Governor endure it?

The Commandery Lieutenant was controlled, and they still wanted to trigger their contradictions; what does the Taiping Dao want to do?

"Our two families should also be prepared early, so as not to be implicated." Ji Yun did not say this to Lu Yin, but to Chu Danqing.

Let him stay away from the Taiping Dao, preferably not to have any relationship.

"In this way, the Three Corpses trouble is half removed." Chu Danqing heard it and continued: "It's just that the person behind the scenes still has no trace."

"We don't need to worry about this; the government has entered the field, and even if this person can escape with his life, he will have to peel off a layer of skin." Lu Yin understood that the true ruler of Yangxian Commandery has always been the government.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 41 =====