Chapter 003 Settlement in Progress
Faced with Lin Muqiu's answer, the boy felt a little confused.
No matter what, he finally put his heart at ease.
But... there is one more thing that is very important to him.
"Master, could you please give me a name?" he whispered.
Lin Muqiu touched his chin and said, "Then I might as well call you my cheap husband."
"Why?"
"Because you are the one who took advantage of the system."
juvenile:"!"
He hesitated. "But the main system said you like the surname Yun. You're calling me Cheap Young Master. Aren't you just fooling me?"
Lin Muqiu refused to admit it: "...How could that be true?"
You discovered all this?
She touched her nose and said, "Okay, then how about calling you Yun Yi? The word Yi means suitable and appropriate, which suits you perfectly."
Yun Yi's eyes immediately lit up and she nodded like a chick pecking at rice.
Lin Muqiu also smiled with satisfaction.
Three sentences can make a man fall in love with her.
How to improve employee motivation without spending a penny.
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In the lord's mansion, Medea and the lord looked at each other.
The lord asked her solemnly, "Medea, is this true? Is there really an ice mage willing to settle here?"
"When have I ever lied to you?" Medea glanced at Lord Kedero with a look of reproach. "If it weren't for something so serious, why would I bother you? If you don't believe me, you'll see her soon."
Kedero stood up, and the midday sun slanted through the curtains and half fell on his face, making his face seem to be divided into two parts, half dark and half bright.
His expression was solemn and gloomy. "I wonder what price she wants?"
Although Kedero spoke vaguely, Medea understood.
Every summer when natural disasters occur, countless people die, and ice mages are rare. If they are willing to live here, it will probably cost them a lot of money.
If the mage is willing to come here, he must have something to ask for.
Thinking of this, Medea's eyes dimmed.
But it was only for a moment, and she regained her smile. "That girl just saved someone and only charged him ten silver coins. I guess she's quite kind. Besides, the initiative is still in our hands, isn't it?"
Kede Luo nodded: "Yes, and it's not a bad thing after all. If her conditions are outrageous, the worst that can happen is that we just don't agree."
"If this really works..." A hint of anticipation flashed through Kedero's eyes. "This not only concerns the lives of the townspeople, but also whether we can break free from the constraints of the other dukes."
Medea was shocked. "They still don't give up?!"
Kedro closed his eyes and trembled his lips. "A while ago, a duke even told me privately that if I was willing to manipulate the situation and pass the position of the next lord to his son, he would be willing to send an ice mage and a fire mage every year to help us through the winter and summer."
Medea was silent.
The town of Ankang has been able to develop to its present state thanks to the democratic election system, which selects the most suitable successor to the town. Even the current Lord Kedero was elected.
If someone were to use shady tactics to undermine the foundation of this town, that would be downright evil!
But... there is nothing I can do.
If the Duke's advice is not accepted, there will be no wizard in the town, and many residents will die of heat or cold every year.
But if you accept it, the situation might be even worse.
Medea quietly looked at Kedero's expression, not knowing how to comfort him.
His shadow was stretched long and twisted through the translucent curtains, as if he was enduring some kind of pain.
"It seems that Lin Muqiu's appearance is really like a sudden savior." Kedero turned around and calmed down. "There is no time to hesitate. Let Miss Lin come in quickly. I can't wait to see her."
After saying that, he returned to his seat.
The shadow that was originally split by the curtain became straight and tough again, like a taut string.
Medea was stunned for a moment, "Okay."
The progress of the town is supported by these people who are unwilling to give up.
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"Please come in, the lord is calling you in." Medea ran out panting, and was about to pull Lin Muqiu and Yun Yi in.
Lin Muqiu smiled at her and stepped into the room.
Lord Kedro was already waiting at the door to greet them with a smile.
Regardless of what you actually think, at least it is true on the surface.
Lin Muqiu explained his purpose simply and clearly, "Hello, Lord. I would like to live here permanently."
Kedero nodded.
When doing business, it is all about truth and falsehood. If you appear too eager for quick success and quick profits and are anxious to keep the other party, you will be more likely to be driven down to a lower price.
He feigned ignorance and replied, "The settlement fee is two silver coins per person. If you rent a townhouse, it's two silver coins per month. The full payment for the townhouse is one gold coin. What are your plans?"
Lin Muqiu smiled and said, "But I am a mage."
Kedero's heart tightened, thinking that this moment was finally coming.
He pondered for a moment. "The settlement fee is waived. You can choose any house in any area. After living here for three years, the house will be yours. In addition, we will provide you with an additional subsidy of 3 gold coins every month."
As if afraid that she would not be satisfied, he added, "What do you think? Ankang Town's settlement policy has always been good."
Lin Muqiu smiled more sincerely: "My Lord, I think the conditions you proposed are very suitable. After all, I am not a greedy person. However, this is not what I want."
Kedero's face changed.
This isn't what she wants...then what does she want?!
The situation became tense, and Medea quickly said, "If you feel that the town's talent introduction policy is inappropriate, or if the resettlement allowance is not satisfactory to you, you can raise it again."
Lin Muqiu smiled back at her. "Like I said, it's a good fit. However, I don't need the two gold coins per month. I just want to do business if you can reduce my taxes."
Without even thinking, Kedelu refused, "No, the conditions you proposed are too extreme..."
As soon as he finished speaking subconsciously, he realized something was wrong.
Wait, what did this person just ask for? No gold coins, just tax reductions?!
Kedero's eyes widened suddenly.
Is it that simple?
Opposite him, Lin Muqiu blinked innocently and looked at him.
His face flushed red and he stammered, "Too much... too much..."
"Too much of what?" Lin Muqiu asked.
Kede Luo held it in for a long time, and said dryly: "You are too kind-hearted."
Lin Muqiu blinked, "That's true."
Medea: “…”
Who can tell her what magical thing happened today?
The woman, as an ice mage, made a request so simple that it was unbelievable.
What a strange day.
Lin Muqiu just smiled. "So it's settled then? How about a complete waiver of land rent and a 20% reduction in income tax? I don't have any requirements for a house, just a quiet and safe one."
Kedero decided immediately, "Okay!"
After that, he took out the scroll, wrote and drew on it with a quill pen, and then pressed his fingerprint on it.
Wherever it was written, there was a burst of purple light. Lin Muqiu took a glance and saw that it basically said that the house would be granted temporary residence rights and a subsidy of 30% reduction in all taxes and fees.
Her obligation was not to do anything to betray the town, and so on.
As soon as I glanced at it, the scroll automatically popped up a reminder:
[Contract Scroll (Purple)
Item Description: After both parties sign the contract, if either party violates the contract, they will be struck by lightning and suffer 9999 damage.
Note: The contract must be voluntary on both sides and cannot be forced, otherwise the props will become invalid.
Lin Muqiu raised his eyebrows.
The contract scroll is an extremely precious purple item in the entire continent. Generally, the lord is very rich and values the other party very much, so he will sign this kind of life and death contract with the other party that cannot be withdrawn by any item.
After all, obligations are two-way. If she abides by the treaty, the lord must also abide by it.
This shows how much Lord Kedero values her.
Lin Muqiu was indeed very satisfied.
Besides, Kedero also gave her 10% of the taxes, which was a lot.
Looking further down, there are some gain effects written below the scroll.
[As a resident of Ankang Town, you will receive some bonuses. Constitution +30, Health Recovery Speed +30/Day, HP +40, Stamina +50...]
When creating or upgrading a territory, you can choose some buffs, but most lords will choose those that are beneficial to their rule, such as "Health of all nobles in the territory +200" and so on.
Ankang Town has chosen the approach that is most beneficial to its residents.
This rebirth is really the right choice.
Lin Muqiu no longer hesitated, pulled Yun Yi, directly dyed his thumb with red paint, and pressed the handprint.
Two bright red fingerprints fell, and the scroll inlaid with gold threads emitted bursts of golden light.
[Contract signing completed: Please strictly fulfill the contract]
Hearing the reminder, Lin Muqiu's heart dropped into his chest.
Kede Luo took out two keys and handed them to her. "One key is the key to your shop. It's in the center of the most famous square in town. The other key is the key to your house. It's not far from the square. It's a single-family house with a single yard. It's very large and will be very convenient for everything you do."
"Thank you, Mayor." Lin Muqiu took it and immediately felt a strange power surging into his mind.
It really is a magical world. The moment she got the key, her mind seemed to have consciousness and was directly bound to the house.
Just like the map in the game, the terrain, buildings, exterior scenes and streets appeared in her mind, and the destination house was emitting a faint red light.
She didn't care about anything else, she just wanted to go and take a look, "Excuse me, I'll leave first."
After saying that, she walked away.
Yun Yi followed without saying a word.
Kedero just smiled and sent them away.
After she walked away, Medea couldn't help but say, "Lord, you actually used the contract scroll on her. It's extremely precious!"
Kedero smiled and said, "If she is sincere, then she is worth it."
Medea was stunned for a moment: "That's right."
After thinking for a moment, she added, "It's rare that she's so kind that she doesn't even want the gold coins. I guess she won't break the contract."
Kedero smiled and asked, "When you first settled here, didn't you want anything else?"
Medea blushed, "But I am a minority after all."
Kedro patted her shoulder and signaled her to relax, "But the contract scroll has been signed, there can be no mistakes."
Medea nodded, thinking so too.
Once a contract scroll is signed, it cannot be withdrawn.
People who can withstand 9999 lightning strikes either have extremely high [Health], almost at the maximum level, or have [Magic] at level 99, so their magic resistance can withstand lightning strikes.
But how is that possible? Who can reach level 99 in [Magic]?
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