Chapter 535: The Inspection Team Enters Territory Three

Tan Junjie replied, "Correct. The people sent by the Guanlibu Sect won't inspect areas that haven't been approved by the lord."

"Understood. Territory One approves."

Zhou Xun replied, "Territory Two approves."

Xia Qing pressed the button, "Territory Three approves."

When it came to Territory Seven, Ji Li pressed the button, "Territory Seven does not approve."

Zhou Zhaoping, the assistant of Territory Eight, also pressed the button, "Territory Eight does not approve."

Territory Nine had no one present, so Territory Ten took over, "Territory Ten approves."

Tan Junjie continued to ask, "Territory Seven, Territory Eight, if you approve entry, the Guanlibu Sect will be unable to confirm the actual crop losses, and unable to include the crop losses of the two territories in the compensation scope. Please consider carefully."

"Territory Seven understands. Does not approve."

"Territory Eight understands. Does not approve."

Territory Seven didn't let the Guanlibu Sect people in to inspect crop losses. First, because the greenhouses in Territory Seven have air filtration systems installed, and the blizzard snow had no effect on the crops inside; second, because Territory Seven is a P3 laboratory, and the greenhouses may contain plants with very high maintenance requirements, not allowing outsiders to enter.

As for the reason Territory Eight disagreed…

Xia Qing put the combed sheep wool and wolf hair into bags separately, and felt that the reason Seeing Xin Yu disagreed was, first, because the crops planted in Territory Eight didn't cover a large area, and second, she didn't want the Guanlibu Sect people to disturb her birds and disrupt the normal production of the factory.

Speaking of which, after the helicopter in Territory Two was bombed and Xu Pin was killed, Sufeng only sent people to investigate once, and there was no follow-up. Yang Jin had been in the territory for so long, yet Tang Lu actually didn't come after him.

Looking at these two things together, it shows that the Tang family or the Sufeng Squad must have had something happen recently, keeping them too busy to spare any hands.

Xia Qing decided to closely observe the construction team and the work group sent by the Guanlibu Sect tomorrow, to see if they would reveal any valuable information in their idle chatter.

The next morning at ten o'clock, Tan Junjie issued an announcement on the lord channel, "Territory Three, the inspection team will arrive at the south gate of Territory Three in fifteen minutes. Please open the gate on time."

"Received."

Xia Qing arrived at the south gate of the territory on time, and found that besides the inspection team, there were seven other people.

Although Xia Qing couldn't recall the names of four of them, she knew they were all members of the Sufeng Squad. All four were carrying guns, apparently responsible for protecting the safety of the inspection team.

The other two women and one man — the man standing in the middle with a straight back and a calm expression was named Zhou Qianpeng.

When Xia Qing was in the safe zone, she often saw Zhou Qianpeng bowing and scraping as he followed Deputy Base Leader Tang Zhengrong, glaring at ordinary people; the last time she returned to the safe zone for the agricultural products trade fair, she again saw Zhou Qianpeng bowing and scraping as he followed Guanlibu Sect Minister Jiang Quan.

Without a doubt, Zhou Qianpeng was in cahoots with Tang Zhengrong and Jiang Quan. Today, not following the leaders, this guy actually put on the airs of a leader, putting on quite a convincing act.

The other two female members of the inspection team were both wearing airtight protective suits, both unfamiliar faces.

Xia Qing, standing behind the iron mesh gate, expressionlessly pointed at the four armed Sufeng members, "These four are not allowed to enter my territory. The rest of you please show valid identification; I need to confirm your identities."

If the four Sufeng members entered with guns, they could attack the evolved wolves and evolved sheep in her territory on any pretext. Xia Qing would never allow such a risk to exist.

Zhou Qianpeng gave Xia Qing a slight nod and explained gently, "Because there are evolved wolves in Young Lady Xia's territory, we need dedicated personnel for protection."

Zhou Qianpeng's speaking tone was learned from Tang Zhengrong, full of official affectation.

Xia Qing also gave him a slight nod and explained calmly, "The evolved animals in my territory have already been penned up. If you're not at ease, you can have the inspection team follow you in to protect your safety. If that still doesn't work, I can only cancel the entry permit. Sorry for the trouble."

Zhou Qianpeng's acting skills weren't quite up to par; the flash of anger in his eyes couldn't escape Xia Qing's sharp gaze. "If Young Lady Xia doesn't let us enter to inspect, we won't be able to confirm your crop losses, and subsequent compensation based on losses won't be possible."

A solemn-faced Tan Junjie asked routinely, "Captain Zhou, do you agree to the request put forward by the Lord of Territory Three? If not, let's head to the next territory now."

Zhou Qianpeng forced a smile and gave a slight nod, "We agree. Sorry to trouble Captain Tan to send people to protect the safety of our three."

Tan Junjie extended his hand, "Please show valid identification and submit to inspection."

Zhou Qianpeng's anger became even more obvious, "The female team members are to be inspected by you too?"

The inspection team had no female soldiers. Tan Junjie discussed with Xia Qing, "Young Lady Xia, can the female team members be inspected by you?"

Xia Qing nodded, "Sure."

Xia Qing checked the valid identification of the inspection team and took photos, then searched the two female team members and inspected the items they carried. After that, she allowed the inspection team to escort the three-person group into the territory, then locked the iron gate again.

"Heh, this woman got all high and mighty after hooking up with Hu Zifeng and Zhang San. What do we do?"

"A pauper suddenly getting rich, a salted fish flipping over — if she doesn't throw her weight around a bit, she'll feel uncomfortable all over. Report the situation and stand by."

Not far after entering the territory, Xia Qing heard the four Sufeng members whispering outside the iron gate of Territory Three. She pretended not to hear, and led the inspection team toward the farmland.

The team member following behind Xia Qing asked coldly, "How many mu of farmland has Territory Three cultivated in total?"

This woman's name was Li Chang. Xia Qing had just removed a micro-camera from the button on the chest of her protective suit, and at that time she had used this same tone to tell Xia Qing that it was worn as required.

Xia Qing replied calmly, "7.6 mu."

Another female team member pressed, "Including the terraced fields on the hillside?"

The woman with this voice was named Chai Shuling, looking a few years older than Li Chang by appearance. After Xia Qing discovered she had a camera on her, she took the initiative to remove it and handed it to the four Sufeng members.

Xia Qing replied, "Including the terraced fields, the greenhouse, and the plastic sheds."

Zhou Qianpeng asked with concern, "Young Lady Xia holds the largest territory, yet hasn't cultivated much farmland. Is it due to a lack of manpower? Does the Guanlibu Sect need to coordinate personnel?"

Xia Qing glanced back at him, "No need."

Zhou Qianpeng smiled and nodded, but inwardly cursed up a storm: the information was spot on — this woman is an antisocial, violent lunatic. She lacks trust in her own kind; she'd rather raise two animals than let people into her territory to work.

How did this woman manage to hook up with Zhang San? Could Zhang San also be someone who goes by looks?

Xia Qing first took the three to the plastic sheds still covered by rainproof cloth, to inspect the damage to the green-light wheat, yellow-light wheat, and yellow-light rapeseed inside the sheds.