Chapter 162

Yes, they all saw the official announcement from Liyue.

But none of them ever imagined that this matter would be personally taken up by the Immortal Lord!

This is getting quite serious.

With these words of Jiang Yan's, he had clearly elevated this matter to a new level.

If they were being disobedient, then it was dissatisfaction with the Immortal Lord, who serves as the Grand Steward of Liyue.

This was happening right under everyone's eyes!

If the people of Liyue Harbor found out, they would surely be unable to survive in Liyue Harbor.

You must know, the people of Liyue Harbor all migrated from Guili Plains.

Jiang Yan's prestige among the people of Liyue Harbor can be said to be on par with that of the Archon.

However, it was fortunate that this happened in Liyue Harbor.

Had this been in Qingce Village, these people would have been beaten to death by the enraged populace.

You have grown bold! Daring to question the Immortal Lord's decision!

One could say that among the people of Qingce Village, the Immortal Lord's prestige in their hearts far surpasses even that of the Archon.

You must know that even to this day, every household in Qingce Village still has a wooden longevity tablet for the Immortal Lord of the Wood Spirit erected.

"N-no... it's not like that! Immortal Lord, my lord!"

The burly man spoke in panic.

"We... we just didn't want this group to defile the corpse!"

The troublemakers also explained, their faces pale.

"Oh?"

Jiang Yan rubbed his chin and let out a light chuckle.

"What, are you related to this family?"

Jiang Yan pointed at the group of people wearing mourning clothes.

"N-no... no..."

The burly man stammered.

It was obvious that his mind was completely confused now, and he couldn't calm down at all.

"Hiss... then I find it strange too. The family holding the funeral didn't mind this kind of thing, so why does an outsider like you care so much?"

Jiang Yan stood before the burly man, looking down at him from a higher position.

"I... I..."

The burly man stammered, unable to get a word out.

"Enough, let this matter be dropped here."

"I can understand your support for earth burial, and I won't force you to choose cremation. How you conduct the funeral rites is your own affair."

"But do not use that as an excuse to disrupt other people's funerals."

"This time, I'll let it slide."

"Later, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor will provide you with a list of damages, and you will need to compensate at full price."

"Although I have forgiven you this time, it won't be the same next time."

"If I hear again of you gathering here to disrupt funeral rites and cause trouble..."

"Then just wait to be personally expelled from Liyue by me!"

Jiang Yan's gaze was indifferent, and his tone carried a chill.

This group of troublemakers seemed to see a ray of hope as they bowed and knelt before Jiang Yan, saying:

"Thank you! Thank you, Immortal Lord, for sparing our lives!"

"We will never dare to do this again!!!"

After experiencing Jiang Yan personally intervening this time, these people were surely terrified out of their wits.

Jiang Yan looked at the crowd around him and spoke loudly:

"Everyone!"

"I know many of you believe that cremation is an act of defiling the corpse."

"However, I can tell you very clearly: cremation is NOT an act of defiling the corpse!"

"Of course, I will not force you to choose cremation!"

"I am simply giving you a choice."

"Whether cremation or earth burial, both give the greatest respect to the departed!"

"So, there is no need to agonize over such matters."

Jiang Yan's words earned approval from the surrounding commoners and also comforted some who felt somewhat unbalanced in their hearts.

"Immortal Lord, my lord! We have no objections!"

"Exactly, whether one chooses earth burial or cremation is one's own decision, and cremation doesn't mean one won't be buried in the earth; isn't it all the same, buried in the soil?"

"We support the Immortal Lord's decision!"

Jiang Yan smiled and clasped his hands toward the surrounding crowd, saying:

"Then let us disperse. This matter is settled. Everyone, do not go trouble these people; they had good intentions."

"Go back to what you were doing. I still have a huge pile of things to handle over there; I'm so busy I wish I had two extra hands."

These words of Jiang Yan's also made the people around him laugh heartily.

The Immortal Lord is still the same Immortal Lord who is close to the people.

He has never changed!

After the crowd dispersed, the staff of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor gathered around.

"My Lord Immortal, since you are so weary, why not come inside for a cup of tea?"

A steady, weathered voice reached Jiang Yan's ears.

Jiang Yan turned sharply, his eyes widening.

"Im... Emperor..."

Morax, clad in the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's robes, suddenly glared.

"Cough... cough..."

Jiang Yan instantly understood; the words he forced down caused him to cough suddenly.

"This... I wonder who this Mr. is?"

Jiang Yan asked.

"I am Zhong Li, a consultant of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor."

Morax said it lightly.

Jiang Yan:...

Damn!

You really have it in you, Morax!

Starting my 'Wandering the Mortal World' right now?!

"Ah... so it is Consultant Zhong Li, long heard of, long heard of!"

Jiang Yan smiled and clasped his hands in greeting.

No choice; the Emperor must have his own madness for doing this!

Just play along with him.

Hu Ming, standing nearby, stepped forward and said to Jiang Yan:

"Hu Ming, Master of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, greets My Lord Immortal."

"We trouble My Lord Immortal to come here; if convenient, please come inside for a cup of clear tea."

"Mm, alright. You attend to your business first; I am not in a hurry."

Jiang Yan pointed to the unfinished funeral rites, walked forward personally, and bowed to the people before him dressed in mourning clothes.

"I apologize for hindering your funeral proceedings with this matter; it is disrespect to the deceased and also my negligence."

Those people dressed in mourning clothes hurriedly waved their hands, panic on their faces.

Oh my god!

My Lord Immortal bowed to them!! (Oh my god)

It will shorten their lives!!!!