Chapter 251: Gaining a Firm Foothold
Qiu Li couldn't come back from Niba Eighteenth Village, and his confidant Liu Fu died. It can be said that Yu Zhongdou is now in charge of the entire Qiong Winery.
In addition, during the chaos that day, Meng Qi and her daughter helped him kill several people who were in the way. He then promoted his own people to higher positions, and no one knew that the world had changed inside the Qiong Winery.
In order not to arouse suspicion from the Poison Scorpion Temple and the government, Yu Zhongdou did not make much of a move. He just stood there "playing dirty", as if no matter what happened, he would wait for Brother Qiu to come back and make the decision.
On the other hand, as soon as Meng Qi and her daughter got the shop, they started to renovate it and reopened it.
Once the Linyintang, Zuixianglou and Ruyi signs were opened, the entire style of the store changed.
There are some more things in it that were not there before, and there is everything for travel between the north and the south.
There is nothing they don’t have, only things you can’t think of.
As you step into the Linyin Hall, what catches your eye are the elegant colors. On the walls hang paintings and calligraphy, exuding a strong scholarly atmosphere.
The wooden tables and chairs are neatly arranged, and there is an exquisite vase on the table, which contains a few elegant flowers, exuding a faint fragrance.
The store is now filled with exquisite porcelain shipped from the south. These porcelains have various shapes, some are small and exquisite, and some are majestic.
There are also some fur products from the north, which are bright in color and soft in texture.
The shelves are filled with all kinds of rare spices, including saffron from the Western Regions and cloves from Southeast Asia. The aromas mixed together fill the entire store.
The changes in Zui Xiang Lou are even more amazing.
This used to be just an ordinary restaurant, but now it has become the most luxurious place in Lanwa Town.
The exterior of the restaurant has been renovated, and its vermilion door and golden plaque make it look particularly grand.
Walking into Zui Xiang Lou, you will see exquisite round tables in the spacious and bright hall. The tablecloths are as white as snow and silver tableware is placed on them.
The second floor is composed of private rooms, each with a unique decorative style.
Some private rooms are themed on the Jiangnan water towns, with Jiangnan landscape paintings hanging on the walls and light blue gauze curtains on the windows, making people feel as if they are in the misty Jiangnan; some private rooms are themed on the northern grasslands, with paintings of galloping horses hanging on the walls and leather chairs, full of a heroic atmosphere.
Zui Xiang Lou's menu has also been enriched, with not only local specialties but also famous dishes from the north and south.
The chefs carefully prepare each dish to make it look delicious and tasty.
The shop under the Ruyi sign was originally a grocery store, but now it has become a comprehensive shop.
The store not only sells a variety of daily necessities, but also many novel gadgets.
There are clocks from overseas, ticking away and attracting people's attention; there are exquisite wood carvings, lifelike and hard to put down.
The store also has a special area for selling books and calligraphy and paintings.
The bookshelf is filled with various books, including poems, songs, historical books, and some martial arts secrets.
The calligraphy and painting area displays works by famous artists for people to appreciate and purchase.
The changes in these shops immediately attracted the attention of the remaining families in Lanwa Town, and they all sent people to inquire about the situation.
Gradually, after several attempts, they discovered that the mother was good at business and the daughter was skilled in martial arts, and should not be underestimated. So no one dared to take advantage of them, and they firmly established themselves in Lanwa Town.
The four words "Lord Mountain God" also spread throughout Lanwa Town at this time.
Because the mother and daughter claimed to be believers of "Lord Mountain God". Not only that, her daughter Mona was also the "messenger" of Lord Mountain God, otherwise she would not be so powerful.
The people at the Poison Scorpion Temple heard about it and were very worried, especially now that several major families, including the Chen, Lan, and Lin families, had been wiped out by Qiu Li, and there were problems with the offerings they offered to the gods.
It's okay in the short term, but if it goes on for a long time, it will be difficult to suppress the giant hooked poisonous scorpion beast.
Monsters are monsters, they won’t preach to you!
Inside the Scorpion Temple, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it seemed as if water could drip out.
The high priest sat on the high altar, his face terribly gloomy.
He held a black scepter tightly in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force.
"I didn't expect that a 'Lord Mountain God' would appear in Lanwa Town. He also mentioned the so-called messenger of God. This is simply a provocation to our temple!" The high priest said gritting his teeth, with anger flashing in his eyes.
The deputy priest at the side lowered his head slightly, with a worried look on his face: "Sir, now that the Chen family, Lan family, Lin family and other major families have been destroyed, our source of offerings has become problematic, and the believers are also beginning to panic. If the power of this 'Sir Mountain God' continues to grow, I'm afraid it will pose a great threat to our temple."
The high priest stood up and paced on the altar, thinking about how to respond.
"No, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Send people to Lanwa Town to investigate what's going on with this 'Lord Mountain God' and what exactly Mona, who claims to be a messenger of God, is capable of." The high priest said coldly.
Soon, the spies from the Scorpion Temple were sent out.
Mona just walked into Linyin Hall and noticed the strangeness of the uninvited guests in the store at a glance. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile.
"Are you here to buy something, or do you have another purpose?"
Mona's voice is clear and pleasant, but it carries a hint of unquestionable majesty.
The scalps of the eyes suddenly tightened: "I... I was just passing by and came in to take a look."
Mona chuckled and said, "Oh? Really? Then you better watch carefully. However, I advise you not to have any inappropriate thoughts, otherwise, the mountain god will not let you go easily."
Several people were shocked. They didn't expect Mona to be so sharp and see through their intentions at a glance.
But they were not willing to be outdone. One of them snorted coldly and said, "Humph, we in the Poison Scorpion Temple are not afraid of any mountain god."
Mona's eyes turned cold in an instant. She took a few steps forward, emitting a powerful aura. "The Poison Scorpion Temple? I have heard of it. However, the things your temple does are not necessarily fair. If you want to cause trouble in Lanwa Town, I will not let you off easily."
The two sides were on the verge of a conflict.
At this time, Meng Qi also got the news and rushed over. She looked at the scene in front of her and drew out her bloodthirsty sickle without hesitation.
After the last time, she swore that no one would dare to hurt her mother in front of her.
"What do you want to do?!"
Facing the ferocious and cold-faced killer Mona, several eyeliners felt a chill on their backs instantly, and hurriedly explained that they had no other intentions, they just came in to take a look and ask about Lord Mountain God, and they really had no intention of doing anything else.
My aunt, please don't do anything. You are a messenger of God, and we are not...
Our mortal flesh and bones are not enough for you to cut with one knife!
Meng Qi stepped forward and held down her daughter's bloodthirsty sickle, saying, "Let them go. They just came to take a look and didn't do anything."
He turned around and shouted at the spy, "What are you still standing there for? Get out of here!"
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