Chapter 1198: Regent? What a majestic figure!

"No need to be so polite, everyone get up!"

As Jiang Lianzhu spoke, she lifted up her hands, and everyone felt an invisible force lifting them up.

The parties involved all lowered their heads and were not very clear about the specific situation, but Master Yuan on the tree noticed it and his eyes fixed on it.

"What happened? Someone died?"

Jiang Lianzhu saw the dead person on the ground at a glance.

County Magistrate Huang:

"I'm ashamed that I didn't handle this matter properly. This man died yesterday."

He then gave a brief introduction to the situation.

Jiang Lianzhu and her companion walked the last part of the way. She had heard the general idea of some things, but was still unclear about the details.

After listening to the introduction, Jiang Lianzhu nodded, and then said to Master Yuan behind him:

"Are you coming down on your own, or do you want me to invite you down?"

Is it lonely at the top?

If she said anything wrong, she decided to kick the guy out immediately.

Master Yuan felt that the two people who came were not easy to deal with. His main purpose of coming here was not to make enemies with anyone, so he jumped down from the tree.

"I heard that Da'an State has two regents. Seeing them today, I didn't expect them to be so young. I have seen them before."

Jiang Lianzhu simply ignored this bland remark.

"What's your name, and why are you cultivating a medicinal field here in the mountains?"

She had already noticed that the land near the village had been almost completely cultivated, with green crops already sprouting. If the villagers wanted to go into the mountains, they would have to go around to the other side, which was completely unfeasible given their current transportation options.

Master Yuan:

"I, Yuan Shu, have been assigned by the sect to plant medicinal herbs here. As for the location, I have no right to change it."

This is very strange, Jiang Lianzhu said:

"I heard you're from Qianlong Continent, a sect on Qianlong Continent. How come you're growing herbs here?"

Yuan Shu:

"I don't know. I just obeyed the orders from above."

Jiang Lianzhu suspected that he was not telling the truth, but she put it aside for the time being and tried to sort out other things first.

"Which sect are you from in Qianlong Continent?"

Now it was Yuan Shu's turn to be puzzled.

Why is this woman still asking this? Even if I tell you, you won’t understand?

"I'm from the Spirit Sword Sect."

Jiang Lianzhu noticed that the man's eyes were briefly distracted. He must have had other ideas and was not telling the truth!

"The Spirit Sword Sect also cultivates medicinal herbs on such a large scale? How come I didn't know about this?"

Generally, large sects do grow some medicinal herbs, but it is rare to grow so many. Her medicinal fields are not even that large!

Yuan Shu wanted to ridicule, but was a little hesitant, so he said casually:

"Of course, as one of the few major sects in Qianlong Continent, it's not surprising that Lingjian Sect grows some medicinal herbs, right?"

Jiang Lianzhu:

"Growing medicinal herbs isn't surprising, but you've taken over the entire foot of the mountain. That's not okay! Who gave you permission to grow herbs here?"

Yuan Shu was a little embarrassed.

"Why? Can't I grow medicinal herbs here? It's at the foot of the mountain, it's unowned land, can't I open it up and grow some crops?"

County Magistrate Huang interrupted:

"This is the territory of Da'an! This is the regent of Da'an. He has the power to decide whether you can farm here!"

"Prince Regent? What a majestic figure!"

Yuan Shu sneered, and seeing Jiang Lianzhu's calm demeanor, he decided to endure it.

"I'm farming here with the government's approval!"

Jiang Lianzhu:

“Who agreed to this?”

Yuan Shu tilted his head.

"Isn't that your county lieutenant?"

Jiang Lianzhu frowned.

Yu County Lieutenant hurried out and said:

"Sir, the truth is, although the medicinal fields have prevented the villagers from going up the mountain, the Immortal Master promised that after the medicinal herbs are harvested, he would give the villagers a large compensation to ensure that everyone is satisfied. That's why I didn't stop them."

Unexpectedly, the villagers behind started to talk a lot.

"What compensation are you talking about? Who knows how many years it will take? If they are sincere, why don't they give out some first?"

"That's right, medicinal herbs take several years to mature. If we rely on hunting to survive, how can we starve?"

"Maybe by the time the herbs are harvested, the people will have run away. Where can we find them?"

“…”

Jiang Lianzhu looked at Yu County Magistrate,

"You sold the land to someone else without consulting the local villagers. Don't you know that you live off the land? How will the villagers survive if they can't go up the mountain?"

Yu County Lieutenant:

"Well, how much can you get from going up the mountain? Master Yuan's compensation is much more than what I get from hunting. Why wouldn't it be worth it?"

This little county lieutenant is so arrogant!

Jiang Lianzhu:

"Where is the contract you signed with Mr. Yuan? Bring it to me."

Yu County Lieutenant hesitated for a few breaths and said:

"There is no deed."

What?

This kind of thing shouldn't be considered a small matter, right? There's not even a deed?

Is this county lieutenant bold or courageous?

Jiang Lianzhu looked at him and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

"Look up!"

The lieutenant wore his official cap pulled low, and kept his head bowed, making it difficult to see his features. This wasn't too surprising, though; when a subordinate meets a superior, bowing is a sign of modesty, so it didn't strike anyone as a big deal.

The county lieutenant raised his head.

Jiang Lianzhu looked at it again and said slowly:

"I think I've seen you before? What's your name?"

The county lieutenant said in panic:

"I am only ten. Your Excellency must be joking. I am just a humble man, running around in the countryside all year round. How could I possibly meet you, Your Excellency?"

County Magistrate Huang interrupted:

"Sir, County Lieutenant Yu is a local."

He gave a general account of the man's situation. He did not intend to excuse County Lieutenant Yu, but rather to give him a reminder.

Jiang Lianzhu nodded.

Putting this matter aside, he turned to Yuan Shu.

"Without the written contract, your verbal agreement is invalid! Now you have two choices. One is to give up the medicinal fields, and the land at the foot of the mountain will return to the farmers here. The other is to immediately provide silver and money to compensate the farmers here. Of course, no matter which choice you make, you must compensate the person you killed!"

The more Yuan Shu listened, the angrier he became. He had been very cooperative, but he didn't expect the other party to be so disrespectful. He couldn't help but say with a dark face:

"Do you know who you are talking to? Have you ever thought about the consequences of offending the people of Qianlong Continent?"

Jiang Lianzhu said disdainfully:

"With your character, how can you still represent Qianlong Continent? Are the people of Lingjian Sect as cruel as you? If you don't pay the money today, don't even think about leaving!"

Yuan Shu was furious.

"I've been so patient, yet you keep on forcing me with cold words. Do you think I'm afraid of you? If you're like that, you must have some skills. Then take my palm first and see!"

After saying that, he slapped over with a palm!

If he doesn't take action now, he will lose all his dignity as a master!

Liao Jiu, who had been on guard, jumped up first and greeted him with his hands raised!

“Bang!”

The two palms collided, and a strong palm wind blew out. Liao Jiu couldn't help but take two steps back!

Yuan Shu also took two steps back, but he was secretly happy.

He only used half of his strength in this palm strike.

It seems that the other party is nothing special, which made him cautious for a long time!