Qin Feng immediately began to search for shops with good locations. Not long after, he found a suitable one:
Shop 26:
Area: 500 square meters
[Taxes: 12 silver coins/month]
[Achievement Points: 200]
Not only was this shop large, but it was also facing the main road. The location was good, but the tax was high.
"It seems that the tax is not only based on the size of the shop, but also the location of the shop.”Qin Feng thought,"Let's get this shop first, don't let it be snatched away."”
"Sir, I've read the list carefully and would like to accept the task of preparing military supplies.”
The logistics officer was surprised." That's strange. You're a Taoist priest. Instead of catching ghosts and killing demons, you're forging iron?" Do you know anything about blacksmiths?"
Qin Feng said confidently," I won't hide it from you. This Penniless Priest knows how to refine weapons. Even if it's not a very profound magic weapon, these mortal weapons are not a problem."”
The logistics officer said," Forget it. You chose this mission yourself. If you can't complete it, you'll be breaking your promise." Just bring the military supplies here in a month.”
"Sir, I have a presumptuous request." I'm new here, so I'll set up a shop as a place to settle down. I don't have enough achievements now, so I'd like to ask you to do me a favor.”
After saying that, he handed over a handful of copper coins. The logistics officer quietly tucked it into his sleeve."Oh, which shop have you taken a fancy to?”
Qin Feng pointed at the shop he liked on the exchange list and said,"This is it."
The logistics officer frowned and said," You have good taste. This shop used to be a hotel. The business was not good. It just retired last month. Now, several families are eyeing it.”
Qin Feng handed over a handful of copper coins and bowed,""Sir, please do me a favor."
The logistics officer took the money and said,"Forget it. Seeing that you are sincere, I will stay for another month." If you can bring me 200 contribution points next month, I'll give it to you."”
"Thank you, Lord." Qin Feng bowed and thanked him.”
The mission panel flashed, and a line of missions appeared:
Mission 1:
Beihai County lacks military resources. Hand in 200 contribution points within a month after receiving the mission.
[Reward: Money, contribution points (calculated based on military funds), the right to purchase pre-selected shops, logistics officer's friendliness 10]
[Punishment: Logistics officer's friendliness-10]
Qin Feng left the logistics department of the county office and walked along the road to the shops. He was prepared to take a look at the shops.
After walking for a short while, he realized that there was a circle of people in front of him. There were cries and shouts coming from inside.
"Brother Wang, please let Xiu-Er go. She's already engaged to Old Xu's family."
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a miserable cry from the voice. It was mixed with the screams of the young girl's "father" and the sounds of fighting.
Qin Feng frowned as he thought about it. Perhaps he could find out about the distribution of power in Hepu County. After all, those who dared to cause trouble on the streets and the county government runners did not care were probably not ordinary people. They immediately squeezed into the crowd.
"You old man, you don't know what's good for you. It's her fortune that Brother Wang likes your daughter. If she served Brother Wang well and married her as a concubine, wouldn't it be better than following a poor family to eat one meal after another?”
"That's right, that's right. Look at Brother Wang's handsomeness and his family's wealth. You, this little girl, can also be considered pretty. You might as well follow Brother Wang and avoid your father's beating. Isn't that the best of both worlds?”
......
A wave of foul language made Qin Feng frown. However, although the crowd was excited, no one was willing to step forward to help.
"Sigh, what a sin! This Old Li had been cautious all his life and would smile at everyone he saw. Unexpectedly, he still couldn't avoid this calamity.”
"That's right, I've been targeted by Wang Huzi. I'm afraid that even if I don't die this time, I'll lose a layer of skin.”
"Sigh, this Wang Huzi relies on his father Wang Heihu's power to bully men and women, committing all kinds of evil. Old Li is probably in trouble this time.”
"If you ask me, Old Li might as well give up Xiu-Er. At least the whole family can be saved.”
"Don't you feel sorry for the daughter you didn't raise? Don't you know what kind of person Wang Huzi is? Xiu-Er wouldn't be able to live for more than a month in his hands.”
"That's still better than having his entire family die. Old Song, who lived across the street, was stubborn and refused to listen to Wang Huzi. In the end, his entire family set off in unison, and his daughter was tortured to death by Wang Huzi.”
......
Qin Feng listened to the discussion and had a rough understanding of Hepu County.
Wang Tianlin was known as Wang Huzi. His father, Wang Heihu, used to be the son of County Deputy Li Li. Wang Heihu was not outstanding in the first half of his life. He was just a follower. Until one day, he went out of the city to collect rent and disappeared halfway. Half a month later, everyone thought that he was dead, but they saw him carrying a tiger carcass back to the city, telling people that he had encountered a tiger halfway and that he had only returned victorious after a long battle.
Regardless of whether outsiders believed it or not, Wang Heihu had become popular since that day. He gathered a bunch of local ruffians and established the Black Tiger Gang. In less than half a year, he had unified the underground forces of Pu County and become the overlord of Hepu County.
"This Black Tiger Gang is probably involved in the battle between the county magistrate and the county deputy.”To be able to unify the underworld forces in Hepu County, it meant that Wang Heihu had connections with the upper echelons of the county. Otherwise, it was impossible for him not to be suppressed by the government. Thinking about Wang Heihu's old boss, he knew whose power it was.
And the county magistrate was so powerful, where would the county magistrate be placed? Hepu County seemed peaceful, but both sides had their own considerations and maintained a balance.
The local officials of the Great Zhen Dynasty were all officials. A county magistrate was usually sent out from the outside world and supported by the local tyrants. This county magistrate was a foreigner. To be able to compete with the local tycoon Li family, he must have someone supporting him.
"Is it the county captain or the chief registrar?" There was too little information, so he couldn't tell the factions for the time being.
That was all the information he had. After all, he was limited by his knowledge and horizons. He was forced to make a living and could only see what was in front of him. He did not know any more information.
Qin Feng shook his head and prepared to leave. The current situation was unclear, and rashly interfering would only cause trouble. Qin Feng was not a chivalrous person, and he had been through all kinds of ancient games, so his heart was already as hard as iron.
At this moment, Wang Tianlin was holding Xiu-Er, but he was grabbed by his father's daughter. His handsome face was covered in blood.
Wang Tianlin was furious. He kicked Xiu-Er hard, causing her to fall to the ground and roll in front of Qin Feng.
The surrounding crowd quickly retreated a few steps when they saw this, but Qin Feng suddenly appeared.
Xiu-Er recovered from the heavy blow and immediately hugged Qin Feng's thigh, crying,""Daoist Priest, please save my father. I beg you to save my father…"
Qin Feng was stunned by the scene in front of him. Before he could react, Wang Tianlin cursed,"Where did this wild Taoist priest come from? Don't you know who your grandfather is? Hurry up and get lost!"
A green light flashed across Qin Feng's face. He didn't waste any words and stepped forward. He didn't even pull out the sword sheath in his hand and slapped Wang Tianlin's face heavily.
With a resounding thud, a mouthful of broken teeth mixed in with fresh blood. Wang Tianlin was sent flying in a circle and fell to the ground.
The situation happened too quickly. The onlookers were still watching, and Wang Tianlin's lackeys were still beating up Old Man Li. They were immediately stunned by the scene in front of them.
"Young Master!"
"Brother Wang!"
A few lackeys rushed to Wang Tianlin and helped him up.
"Kill... "Hiss! Kill him!" Wang Tianlin pointed at Qin Feng with a trembling finger.
A few lackeys shouted as they rushed forward. Qin Feng rushed forward and stabbed the sheathed iron sword in his hand into the chest of one of them. He immediately covered his chest and fell to the ground with a miserable cry. Another side kick hit the right side of his chest.
He dodged the club that was coming at him and kicked the ground. He went forward to whip the lingering lackey and looked coldly at Wang Tianlin, who was no longer blocking him. Wang Tianlin was so frightened that he staggered and fell to the ground.
Ignoring the silent and complicated gazes of the onlookers, he turned around and returned to the inn.
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