"No problem, no problem!"

Having money is great; with just one jade pendant, Nanqu has everything she needs.

In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the registrar completed all the formalities. Moreover, Nan Qu didn't have to do anything; she just had to sit there and wait, and he personally arranged for someone to come and pick her up.

Upon hearing this, Nan Qu thought the registrar was a capable person and gave him an appreciative look: "If there's anything left over, consider it a reward for you."

The registrar replied, "Thank you for your reward, but Taiqianlong City is in dire need of funds right now. It would be better to give this to our city lord. Although I am not very well-educated, I know that without this place, I am nothing. I understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'."

Nan Qu then asked, "When I came here, I did see refugees everywhere. What happened?"

The registrar sighed slightly, his expression grave, and said, “Young lady, you may not know this, but Taiqianlong City was once a paradise. Thanks to the surrounding lands and trade, the people lived a peaceful life, though not extremely wealthy. However, in recent years, we first suffered a rare drought, resulting in a complete crop failure and immense suffering for the people. Then, bandits frequently harassed us, robbing us of food and valuables, and many villages were completely looted. The city's grain reserves were also depleted while continuously aiding refugees. Now we are beset by internal and external troubles, and the situation is extremely critical.”

Nan Qu frowned, a pang of sympathy rising in her heart: "Does the city lord have no other plan?"

The registrar shook his head with a wry smile: "The city lord has tried everything he can. First, he opened the granaries to distribute grain to relieve the disaster victims, and then he organized the able-bodied men in the city to defend against the mountain bandits. But these are all temporary measures. To solve the problem at its root, a lot of money is needed to purchase grain, repair the city defenses, and recruit soldiers. But now the city's treasury is empty, which is why he values ​​the young lady's jade pendant so much."

Lin Ying nodded: "In that case, Su Jing is indeed a good official."

Speaking of the city lord, the registrar couldn't help but praise, "To be honest, before Lord Su took office a few days ago, I had already thought about leaving. It was Lord Su who made me change my mind."

Nan Qu asked curiously, "How did Lord Su manage to make you change your mind?"

The registrar's eyes revealed admiration as he slowly said, "Upon arriving in Taiqianlong City, Lord Su disregarded his travel fatigue and immediately went deep into the city to inspect the disaster situation and the plight of the people. When he saw those displaced people, his eyes were filled with heartache and determination. Afterward, he summoned us city officials and some respected elders to inquire in detail about the past situation of Taiqianlong City, including land resources, commercial exchanges, and the measures taken to deal with disasters in the past."

"After learning everything, Lord Su publicly swore an oath to live and die with Taiqianlong City and lead everyone through this crisis. He also personally went to the homes of wealthy families in the city, appealing to their emotions and reasoning with them, persuading them to donate some of their money and grain to help the disaster victims. Unfortunately, most of the wealthy merchants felt that the risks here were too great and preferred to sell their property at a low price to leave."

Lord Su had threatened them, saying that if they left Qianlong City, the government would confiscate all their property there. Unexpectedly, they preferred to leave without their possessions.

Nan Qu, however, felt that this was nothing: "After a major disaster, there will inevitably be an epidemic. With so many deaths and injuries outside, over time, the epidemic will inevitably spread. It is understandable that they would want to leave. After all, no one wants to sacrifice their life for these properties."

The registrar was startled upon hearing this: "What do you mean, young lady? Are you saying that an epidemic will break out in Qianlong City? What evidence do you have?"

Nan Qu said with a solemn expression, "Although there is no conclusive evidence, this is common sense. Think about it: the refugees are starving and homeless, their bodies are already weak, and they are exposed to harsh environments for a long time, making them extremely susceptible to the growth and spread of various germs. If the bodies of those who died in the disaster are not properly disposed of, they will become the source of the epidemic. Once the epidemic breaks out, the speed of its spread and the extent of its harm are beyond our imagination."

The registrar's face turned ashen: "Miss, if what you say is true, what will become of Taiqianlong City? We are barely able to protect ourselves, how can we possibly have the strength to deal with the epidemic?"

Nan Qu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "The most urgent task is to first gather the refugees in a relatively open and well-ventilated place, and send people to deliver clean drinking water and food to them every day to enhance their resistance. At the same time, organize people to carry out a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection of the city and its surrounding areas, especially the burial sites of the dead, which must be buried deeply and covered with lime and other substances."

The registrar nodded repeatedly: "What you say is absolutely right, young lady. I will go and report to the city lord immediately and ask him to make arrangements as soon as possible. However, all of this requires money and manpower, which are the two most scarce resources in the city at present."

Nan Qu took out a brocade pouch from his bosom: "There are some jewels in here. Take them for emergency use. As for manpower, we can call on the people in the city to participate voluntarily and offer them appropriate compensation, such as preferential treatment in the future distribution of grain."

The registrar accepted the brocade pouch, tears of gratitude streaming down his face. "Your kindness, young lady, is deeply appreciated by everyone in Taiqianlong City. I will take care of it immediately." He was about to leave when he remembered something and said:

"I will first arrange for someone to take care of your affairs, and then I will go to see the city lord."

Nan Qu nodded: "Then I'll have to trouble you."

After the registrar left, Nanqu sat there waiting.

Nan Qu took out the jewelry again because she remembered something. Now that no one was around, Nan Qu asked:

"Xiao Kong, do you think if I help the people here, some merit will be accumulated and go to Xiao Bai?"

"Yes, but this is a two-dimensional world, so there won't be many."

Nan Qu replied, "It's alright, it's good that we have it. Anything that can be solved with money isn't a problem."

"If the host wishes to accumulate merit, do you remember what kind of world this is?"

"Food Time and Space, yes, I'm not saying this, Xiao Kong, but where's the food in this Food Time and Space? This isn't a Food Time and Space, it's a disaster time and space."

Nan Qu really didn't want to complain anymore. She thought she was coming here to eat delicious food and enjoy life, but instead, she started with a pile of dead bodies and ended up in this messy, almost deserted place.

The Time-Space Beast said, "I can't be wrong. This is indeed the Food Time-Space, but it's the early stage of the Food Time-Space."

Nan Qu chuckled: "Well, how about I go back first and come back later after this period of time has passed?"

The Time-Space Beast immediately said, "Host, didn't you want to accumulate merit for Little White? What could be better than changing time and space?"

Nan Qu frowned: "Didn't you say this is a two-dimensional world, wouldn't it be of great help?"