Chapter 40: Huyanluo's Compensation
Ding Xing listened to Zhuang people talking about the "locust plague" and "stealing wine".
He gradually had a general connection with the cause and process of this great disaster.
The mastermind was the "Four Heavenly Kings" from the border desert of Dawei Kingdom. These monks used to never cross the border to Wei Kingdom, and they did not violate the Wei Kingdom's immortal cultivation world. However, when they died and went to bed, they suddenly had the idea of Jinlu Winery and robbed them at any cost.
Their motive is actually very simple. Anyway, they are about to be in the process of returning to the ruins, so it is better to make a fortune before they die and pass on a rich legacy to their descendants.
Therefore, this theft has nothing to do with hatred, it is a pure act of greed for treasures.
Similar incidents occurred in Jinlu Winery before, and all defenses were successful, and Wujiaoshan did not lose a jar of spiritual wine.
But this time, the "Four Heavenly Kings" did not follow the ordinary path. They did not steal wine, but stole the spiritual cellar directly. In addition, they had the belief that they would make a desperate bet, and they were even willing to sacrifice their lives for this.
For such a fearless person, the success rate of stealing is naturally higher.
When Ding Xing was looking at the body of the "Four Heavenly Kings", his uncle Wu Shiqing appeared at the door of the conference hall and waved to him: "Xiao Ding, come in!"
He pointed to Wu Shizong, the little brothers Wu, and Fang Liangu around him, and asked all of them to enter the conference hall.
Wu Shiqing must have experienced a thrilling war last night. He had a bandage wrapped in his right arm and a four-inch long bloody mouth cut on his left face, which made him unable to hold a stern face.
His tone also became gentle due to fatigue.
"I heard from Mr. Shao that all the gardens where you live were in a disaster, and six or seven village villagers died. Is that true?"
"Isn't that true?" Wu Shizong and he were cousins, and spoke freely: "Brother Shiqing, you don't know how miserable I was yesterday! We didn't die in Yuantian, but eight, old cousin Shiqu, Jiliang and his wife, Widow Liu, and the other four were servants, and one died worse than the other!"
He then talked about the causes and consequences.
Wu Shiqing listened patiently and asked after hearing this: "Do you think this tragedy was caused by Hu Yanluo, a disciple of the upper sect?"
Wu Shizong quickly shook his head. His sister Wu Yuanfang was also in the sect. He didn't want to cause trouble for his sister: "The culprit was the ant demon, not Hu Yanluo's hands. She was at best a disaster."
Wu Shiqing suddenly sighed, his eyes turned around the faces of several people, and then said: "She is actually not a disaster. Last night, Shao Gong invited her to join forces to intercept the Silver Horn King and fight from Wujiao Mountain to the vicinity of your homeland. It was Shao Gong who asked her to release the sword to prevent the ant demon from escaping, but it was difficult for her to track the ant demon, and the sword entered the berry garden.
After the sword was released, Shao Gong wanted to rush into the garden, capture the ant demon, and rescue the eight people. As a result, the Silver Horn King sacrificed his life and tore off one of Shao Gong's arms. With this delay, the eight people were all dead."
After Meng Shaogong broke his arm, although he joined forces with Hu Yanluo to kill the Silver Horn King, he was injured and could no longer track the Silver Horned Giant Ant. Hu Yanluo had no responsibility to pursue him, so the two of them talked in the Berry Garden.
In fact, they all saw Ding Xing taking the risk of rescuing Wu Shizong and Leng Erniang from the ant cave, but the disaster arose because of them, so they did not call Ding Xing and the others to talk to him.
At this moment, Ding Xing and the others heard the whole story of this incident, and they were all in an unexpected expression.
If this is true, then the disaster should be Meng Shaogong, and it will definitely not be blamed on Hu Yanluo.
In fact, Meng Shaogong was also unintentional. After all, he had the intention to save people, but because of his broken arm, he had the heart but lacked strength, which led to the tragedy.
After all, this is an accident.
Ding Xing asked curiously: "Uncle, how did you know so much?"
Wu Shiqing stroked his beard: "Duke Shao told me specifically, let me tell you in full, this is Hu Yanluo's request, she doesn't want to be a villain for nothing!"
In fact, you can do nothing if you are a villain without notice. As Hu Yanluo's identity, you will be fine if you become a villain.
But she returned to the sect this morning and specifically told Gong Meng Shao that she would never damage her reputation.
That's why this conversation happened.
Wu Shiqing looked at the few people: "Originally, the whole village meeting will announce two major events. One is to arrange an action to recover Jinlujiao. One of the monks in the village is counted and one is to take the turn to perform the treasure hunting mission, but Hu Yanluo pleads for you, so this job is exempted! I will go out at that time, and there are only five of you in the whole village, which are exceptions!"
Wu Shiqing's tone suddenly turned into envy.
Everyone knew in their hearts that once the Jinlujiao was lost, the possibility of recovery was like finding a needle in a haystack. This would be a long-term and lasting chore. Whoever is the turn will be in trouble.
But Dan Xing and the other five have immunity.
This should be the compensation Hu Yanluan gave them after they suffered a lot and died a lot of relatives. With pity, he gave them compensation.
There is more than one compensation.
Wu Shiqing continued: "The other thing is related to fruit tax. Because the Jinlu Spirit Cellar is stolen, the tributes of the Shangzong are at risk of interruption. In order not to blame the Shangzong, another new spirit cellar must be refined, but the cost is extremely high, and even if the vacancies of the Shanggong Treasury is not enough! In this regard, the new owner decided to let everyone do their part. Starting next year, the fruit tax will be levied at a unified increase of 30%, but you are also exceptions and are not in the ranks of tax increase!"
Meng Shaogong asked Hu Yanluo to help him refine the new cellar, and Hu Yanluo raised this request.
This is definitely great news for Ding Xing, Wu Shizong and the little brothers Wu, but Fang Liangu is a servant. She doesn’t have her own garden, so it doesn’t matter whether she adds taxes or not.
After hearing this, Wu Shizong noticed a word and asked casually: "Brother Shiqing, has the new owner selected in the village?"
Wu Shiqing knew all the details, and he revealed to Ding Xing and the others in advance: "Shao Gong will announce soon that his honorable cousin Siyun will be the new owner! You don't have to be surprised, there is nothing you can do about it. There are still four seniors in the maiden stage left in the village. Shao Gong broke an arm last night, and Zhong Gong was blinded last night. Aunt Yan was not injured, but she was determined to practice hard and was unwilling to take care of anything. She could only help Siyun get to power!"
He also clicked to the end.
After saying that, he waved his hand to several people: "The content of this big village meeting has been told in advance that it has nothing to do with you. Mr. Shao knows the difficulties you suffered last night, so he specifically approved that you don't have to attend the meeting. You can all go back to the cave to rest. Go back!"
Wu Shizong and the little brothers Wu left first.
Ding Xing was not in a hurry to go home. He had an important matter that he needed to ask Wu Shiqing: "Uncle, Meng Changjun, the neighbor of my vineyard on the left, did not show up last night. I suspect she was pretending to be a bandit. Do you have any news about her?"
Wu Shiqing frowned when she heard this: "Last night we captured the subordinates of the Four Heavenly Kings alive, searching for the souls one by one. Any monk from Tiandongmo has been found out by us. There is no Meng Changjun among them! If Meng Changjun is really a robber, then she is most likely a single husband. The monks outside the village are eyeing Jin Lujiao not only all the way, she should be doing the crime alone!"
It is the most difficult to catch a lone guest.
Ding Xing was not going to leave the village, so he would not investigate. He would not waste his time on meaningless tracking. He said, "I think she is suspicious, so you know if it is reported to my uncle!"
Wu Shiqing snorted: "I will tell Mr. Shao to send someone to watch her! Even if the monks who invaded the village this time escaped from Dawei Kingdom, the village will chase them to the end, and no one can escape!"
But this has nothing to do with Ding Xing.
Chapter completed!