Tan Zhaodi wasn't wearing the uniform of the Demon Suppression Bureau today.
Fa Kong wasn't wearing the eye-catching white frock either.
Thus, the two of them blended in with the poor and signed their names, preparing to go to the Duke of Wei's estate to investigate.
He understood what Li Xiushan meant.
As time passed, more and more people came.
More than a thousand people wanted to work in the Duke of Wei's estate.
At dusk, the recruitment ended.
"Everyone, gather and prepare to set off. From today onwards, you will eat and live in the place provided by the Duke.”
Everyone was overjoyed.
Among them, other than refugees, many poor families directly brought their families along.
In any case, the Duke of Wei would not refuse.
Not long after, a large carriage arrived and carried everyone on it before setting off.
"The Duke is really a kind man!"
"Yes, the journey is long. Knowing that we, the old, weak, and sick, can't walk, they even used a carriage to pull us over.”
"However, why are the windows of our carriage sealed?”
“……”
As if they didn't want them to spy on the path, all the windows were sealed with wooden strips.
Someone wanted to open the car door, but they were all scolded back.
This made Tan Zhaodi and Fa Kong, who were already suspicious, slowly feel that something was wrong.
"Where is the Duke of Wei bringing everyone?”
However, the commoners didn't mind. If they didn't want to see it, then they wouldn't. Anyway, the kind Duke of Wei would definitely not harm them.
Besides, they were all penniless poor people. Even if they were harmed, what was the use?
Finally, the carriage stopped.
"Get out of the car!"
What welcomed them was no longer the servants of the High Duke's Public House, but a group of armored soldiers.
In the Great Sheng Dynasty, a Grade 1 Duke was allowed to have his own personal guards.
Of course, the number was limited, usually less than 300 people, and they were also strictly monitored by the imperial court.
"Why…why are they all soldiers?"
"They are still holding knives."
"What is this place?"
“……”
As far as the eye could see, it was surrounded by barren mountains and wilderness. It was already impossible to identify the direction of the capital.
He could only vaguely see a few buildings in the depths of the forest.
"Who would place their property in such a place? And they even used armored soldiers to guard it?"
Tan Zhaodi had a bad feeling."There might really be a problem here.”
"Amitabha."
"Let's be careful," Fa Kong said in a low voice.”
"Let's go!"
"Line up!"
"Hurry up."
The soldiers shouted.
Compared to before, when he was recruiting people, his smiling face was completely different.
A crippled old man mustered up his courage and walked over. He smiled and said,"Sir, is this the Duke's property?
What is the Duke planning to do with us?”
"Old thing, why are you talking so much? I told you to move forward, so hurry up and move!”
As the soldier spoke, he kicked him.
No one dared to say anything else. They all walked forward obediently.
"Why do I feel like we're criminals?”
"Do you still remember what that crazy monk said today?”
"Don't talk nonsense!"
"Duke Wei is just strict in his management!"
"Yes, yes, yes. The Duke of Wei is a great kind person. He definitely won't lie to us.”
“……”
Over a thousand people were like snakes on the mountain path.
At the top of the mountain, in a pavilion.
Lu Kai, who was wearing a golden robe, looked down at the scene."That's right, this is much faster than sending demons to capture them one by one.”
Behind him was a huge pill furnace.
Purple flames burned fiercely at the bottom of the furnace.
More than a dozen Dao children were busy going back and forth.
Furthermore, the Imperial Advisor's Residence was personally handling the operation.
This was the main alchemy room.
Previously, Marquis Jiang Xia had only refined some supplementary pills.
"Duke of Wei, you've worked hard."
Lu Kai turned around.
The Duke of Wei said expressionlessly.
He walked forward and cupped his hands.”
Lu Kai waved his hand.
A Dao child brought over a porcelain bottle containing pills and handed it to the Duke of Wei.
"Go back and give your daughter this pill. It can extend her life by two years," Lu Kai said lightly.”
"Just one?"
Duke Wei opened the porcelain bottle and took a look.
"Life Prolonging Pills aren't that easy to concoct.”
Lu Kai glanced at him." This is the only one. It took me a long time to refine it."
However, it doesn't matter. Duke Wei, you'll have to work hard from now on. In return, I'll continue to provide you with pills.”
"What is it? Should he continue? This is already the third time!"
"Didn't we agree that I would only help you three times?" Duke Wei raised his voice.”
Lu Kai didn't even look at him and said lightly,""There were too few people in the previous two times. It wasn't enough to heat up the furnace.
Only this time it was passable.
However, he was still quite a distance away from the great success of the pill.
Besides, what do you think this Life-Prolonging Pill is made of?
It was also piled up with the lives of living people.
In just two years, he had used five living people.
If you want your daughter to live, you need more living people.
Thus, Duke Wei helping me is equivalent to helping himself.
When my father breaks through, he might have a way to heal your daughter in one go.”
"This…"
Duke Wei wanted to retort, but he remembered his daughter lying on the hospital bed and dying.
"Alright, I understand," he said in a deep voice.
However, we caught a lot of people this time. If we continue, I'm afraid we'll attract attention.”
"What's there to be afraid of? They all came voluntarily, and they're all homeless refugees.
No one would know for a while.
After a year and a half, by the time the Demon Suppression Bureau reacted, there would be no evidence.”
"Besides, the people you captured this time are all from the east of the outer city. You can capture those from the west next time." Lu Kai said unhurriedly.
Anyway, there were plenty of poor people.
And they trust you the most, the number one benevolent person in the capital.”
When he said the words "the best philanthropist in the capital", his tone was filled with mockery.
Duke Wei's heart trembled, and he clenched his fists tightly.
However, he finally relaxed.
"Alright, it's almost time."
"Go ahead," Lu Kai said."We need 999 living hearts this time.”
"I understand."
Duke Wei turned around and left.
"It's a good idea to trick refugees into coming here.”
Lu Kai muttered to himself,"It's much better than that idiot Marquis Jiangxia's method."”
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