The shop assistant only then realized what was happening and pointed at Lin Xu, exclaiming in surprise:
"You, you are the enemy of the Chen family!"
"How dare you, a mere knight, defy the Viscount family!"
Lin Xu smiled, but did not answer.
After all, interacting too much with this kind of person might lower your IQ.
At this moment, Huang Meng had already taken the note from Lin Xu's hand.
Lin Xu looked at Huang Meng with a hint of curiosity.
He wanted to know how Huang Meng planned to handle the situation.
Huang Meng didn't think for long before holding up the note in her hand:
“I am applying for an island trial. My employee signed a contract of mutual benefit but attempted to seriously harm the interests of my shop. This note is the evidence. I am requesting the island to conduct the strictest trial and give this employee the most severe punishment!”
The shop assistant turned completely pale.
"Huang Meng, how dare you!"
"Have you forgotten the Chen family? How will they deal with you? Do you want to go bankrupt and become a slave?!"
The shop assistants had never seen Huang Meng so decisive and ruthless.
At this point, he was a little terrified.
Island trials are ultimate trials that transcend federal law, far exceeding the efficiency and effectiveness of federal courts.
However, such trials can only be initiated by the island owner, and an island-related contract must be signed with the island owner for the rules to be triggered.
Lin Xu was even more speechless looking at the shop assistant's expression.
He hadn't expected that the employment contract the shop assistant signed was actually an island contract.
Despite being bound by island rules, this guy still dares to act so recklessly; he really doesn't know the meaning of death.
Trials in the island world can be conducted without any law enforcement officers, and the island world has extremely powerful evidence detection capabilities, so no real evidence will be ignored and any false evidence will be exposed.
At that moment, a beam of light shone on the note, and the next instant, a golden character condensed above Huang Meng's head.
[Judgment has begun!]
[The evidence is conclusive! The appeal is valid!]
[The final judgment will be handed down to the store clerk!]
[The contract stipulates the harshest punishment: the store clerk will be reduced to a mining slave, forced to mine for life, with no possibility of redemption or liberation until death!]
The next moment, chains and handcuffs suddenly appeared on the shop assistant, binding his limbs and putting a collar around his neck with the words "Miner Slave" written on it.
Then, amidst the shop assistant's unwilling and resentful howls, a spatial door opened, sucking the shop assistant into a spatial rift.
"You'll regret this, Huang Meng!"
"The Chen family will not let you get away with this! And you, you damned knight..."
The shop assistant screamed loudly before being dragged away, his voice filled with despair.
Once someone is enslaved by the island's rules, their life is essentially over. Unless the top nobles who wield some power in the island world intervene, no one can help a slave whose identity is locked by the island's rules.
Given the Chen family's influence, even if they wanted to get this employee back, it would be completely impossible.
The shop assistant never imagined that Huang Meng, whom he had always considered weak and easily bullied, would be so decisive and ruthless when she actually made her move, leaving him no chance to turn the tables.
Once he disappears, the Chen family will naturally be unable to know about the peach pulp transaction, allowing the despicable Lin Xu and Huang Meng to conduct the transaction privately.
Not only was his life ruined, but the Chen family also missed out on a big business deal.
After the shop assistant disappeared, Huang Meng found a slave token in her hand.
The shop assistants who were turned into mining slaves by her are now her property.
Although Huang Meng cannot interfere with the arrangement of the mining slaves, and the mining owners who rent the slaves do so through the island system, the rent and various income of the mining slaves must be handed over to Huang Meng, their master.
This can be considered compensation made to Huang Meng after the shop assistant infringed upon her interests.
Huang Meng looked at the slave token in her hand and handed it to Lin Xu:
"Want a stable income as a mining slave? This clerk is young and healthy, and can work steadily for at least 30 years. Consider this a gift from me."
Lin Xu glanced at the slave sign; he actually had a natural aversion to slavery.
However, given his current status, he is far from being able to set the rules for the world, so he has no right to be picky.
A healthy mining slave can generate at least 500 Federal Coins per day, which is a decent guaranteed return.
Lin Xu took the slave token and casually put it into his personal space:
"Thank you, Shopkeeper Huang. Aren't you worried about retaliation for disposing of a pawn of the Chen family like this?"
Huang Meng's expression remained as cold and aloof as a glacier:
"The Chen family isn't really a problem. What I'm truly worried about are some other noble families."
As she said this, Huang Meng looked intently at Lin Xu:
"So, Lin Xu, can we keep this life-saving drug deal a secret? Otherwise, we'll be in real trouble."
Lin Xu smiled.
From Huang Meng's tone, he could tell that this woman, who appeared cold and aloof on the surface, was actually a very ambitious businesswoman.
Thinking about it carefully, this makes sense. Merchants who are willing to spend a lot of money to buy noble titles are all looking to expand and strengthen their businesses.
Even though Huang Meng looks like a fairy, she is still just a mortal.
When the topic turned to business, Lin Xu put away his romantic thoughts and said calmly:
"I haven't decided yet whether to cooperate with Mr. Huang on this peach juice business."
Huang Meng blinked, a strange allure appearing on her icy face:
"Isn't the great scholar Lin satisfied with my treatment of the Chen family just now? We have a common enemy; shouldn't we be cooperating more closely?"
Huang Meng's fleeting allure almost dazzled Lin Xu.
Once this icy beauty melts, the impact she has on men is truly remarkable.
But Lin Xu had been tempted by Bai Qingniao and Tao Yao before, and he eventually managed to stay true to himself.
He then realized:
"Does Mr. Huang know about my dealings with the Chen family?"
After Huang Meng displayed her alluring demeanor, Lin Xu's expression became much more lively. He was no longer as cold as ice; instead, a warm smile appeared on his face.
"Of course, I also know that the talented Lin and Miss Bai have many rumors. I originally thought it was just something made up by busybodies, but seeing the badge on your chest today, I think it might actually be true. The talented Lin is really quite lucky with women!"
Lin Xu suddenly realized.
Sure enough, Huang Meng had indeed studied him.
He realized that he had underestimated these nobles and merchants.
After all, the stupidity of the school district head and that butler was so deceptive that Lin Xu almost thought most nobles were like that.
But in reality, which of the merchants and nobles who have survived for so long are not shrewd and calculating?
He had previously displayed special talent, so many people must have studied him. If he met those people, they might be able to see through his background at a glance.
His plan to use the Bai family badge to impersonate someone else was a bit presumptuous.
Lin Xu couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.
Indeed, staying clear-headed and cautious is essential for survival in this world.
Fortunately, his foundation is mostly in the island world, where there are island rules to govern him. While connections and information can be useful, strength is still the most important factor.
During his first month as a beginner, he didn't need to worry about powerful outside merchants and nobles. He could focus on developing himself and eliminating his competitors.
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