From a humble farmer to a great martial arts master

Chapter 138, The Landlord

[Currently owned land: 432981 mu]

[Convertible soil fertility: 201287]

In the parched and cracked fields, Ren Qingshan bends down, picks up a handful of yellow soil, and at the same time looks at the information in the earth book.

This number frightened him.

430,000 mu of land!

"Next time I pass by a telephone pole, I'll remember to bow to it, as if I'm burning incense for myself in advance," Ren Qingshan thought with a wry smile.

Now, the amount of land he owns far exceeds that of the Qian family.

He's definitely a newly minted big landlord.

According to the time traveler's existing knowledge, feudal dynasties would definitely perish due to land annexation. However, in a world where martial arts flourish, the lifespan of a dynasty is likely to be even longer, far exceeding the two-hundred-year cycle.

After all, high-level martial artists possess absolute martial power to suppress opponents.

The imperial court can be regarded as the most powerful force.

For example, the Great Yin Dynasty lasted for 490 years, but it was eventually destroyed due to the relaxation of military preparedness, the emperor's lack of strength, and the fact that he was controlled by powerful clans.

One hundred years ago.

Emperor Wu of Zhou rose to power in the martial world, defeating all opponents and thus becoming the ruler of all under heaven.

"May I ask if you are Mr. Ren Qingshan?"

Two young martial artists, who appeared to be quite strong, were dressed as servants in blue robes. They found Ren Qingshan precisely and asked him questions politely.

"I am not."

"I am Ren Qingshan's younger brother, Ren Qingshui."

Ren Qingshan said casually, staring at them thoughtfully.

The two exchanged a glance, realizing he was joking, and said with a wry smile, "Mr. Ren, we didn't mean to follow you. My master was hunting demons in Taibai Mountain and saw you from afar. He wanted to meet you for a chat and had no ill intentions. Mr. Ren is quite famous in the Northern Territory now."

master?

These two are servants, and both of them possess at least the strength of the Jade Marrow Realm.

Mount Taibai is not far to the left, and from a distance, there are quite a few people on the ridgeline.

"My master's surname is Yan, the Yan of Yanshan."

The lackey on the left spoke with an air of pride.

The Yan family of Yanshan!

An extremely ancient family, even older than the Great Zhou Dynasty, and possibly tracing back to the Great Yin Dynasty, one of the original shareholders of this dynasty.

It is uncertain whether the Yan family has any martial arts legends, but there has always been at least one Golden Body expert in each generation.

Above the Qi Condensation Realm, lies the Golden Body Realm!

A Golden Body expert is as if their entire body is made of supreme bones, immortal even after death. Even if their lifespan reaches its limit and they die, the characteristics of their Golden Body can be passed down from generation to generation.

Thinking of this, Ren Qingshan could already picture a scene in his mind: a descendant of the Yan family carrying the corpse of his ancestor in battle—take this blow from my ancestor's golden body!

A slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

But the servant in blue had an arrogant look in his eyes and stood up straight, as if he wanted to see me kowtow and beg them to lead the way to my master.

So Ren Qingshan picked up a clump of dirt with his toes and threw it at her head.

"You've finished speaking! Your surname is Yan! Yan what? Which family are you in? Which branch? Which lineage? Are you male or female?"

The two servants in blue robes, covered in dirt, immediately lost their composure, their expressions changing slightly, but they still smiled obsequiously and said, "Our master is the eldest son of the Yan family, the sixth in line—his honorable name is Yan Junshi, Jun as in monarch, Shi as in time, and those who know him call him Sixth Master Yan—please, Mr. Ren, take a step forward."

"lead the way."

Mount Taibai is high and the forests are vast. It is now early winter, and the pine and cypress trees stand tall and lush.

The ground was covered with withered branches, but no one picked them up—this was the Yan family's mountain, and ordinary people would probably burn their lives if they dared to collect them for firewood.

soon.

When Ren Qingshan met Yan Jun.

On the mountain ridge, in the pavilion, he led nearly a hundred people to boil water, make tea, and roast lamb.

The ground in the wilderness was covered with a thick white carpet, spotless. The musicians played beautiful music, and a dozen or so female dancers accompanied them, dancing gracefully in the mountain breeze, like flying fairies.

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"Ren Qingshan, hahaha, I've heard so much about you, please have a seat."

Yan Jun was in his early thirties, tall and slender, with an air of nobility, yet his conversation and laughter gave people a feeling of warmth and comfort.

Another one whose reincarnation skills are maxed out —

Ren Qingshan mentally grumbled, sat down on the stone bench, and exchanged a few casual pleasantries.

This person didn't seem arrogant at all; he appeared very polite. The Yan family had been passed down for hundreds of years and more than ten generations, enough to cultivate an aura that could be described as aristocratic.

Ma De—Ren Qingshan felt a slight pang of sadness and a slight itch in his wrist.

He wasn't particularly happy.

To be honest, I'm a little jealous.

However, as of now, Yan Junshi has not found a way to commit suicide. Let's wait and see.

"Brother Qingshan, please."

The attendant brought over the roasted mutton on an exquisite silver platter. Yan Junshi smiled and extended his hand to invite him, picked up a skewer of meat, and elegantly tore into it with a handkerchief, eating without saying a word.

Ren Qingshan sniffed. Oh well, he'd forgive him. "Everyone calls you 'brother,' so I'll treat you to some skewers!"

"What do you want from me?"

The tender and succulent mutton put Ren Qingshan in a good mood, and he asked questions as he ate.

Yan Junshi chewed and swallowed the food in his mouth slowly, put down the bamboo skewer in his hand, gently wiped his mouth, rinsed his mouth with tea, spat it into the porcelain bottle handed to him by the maid, let out a slight breath, and then smiled and said, "It's nothing important, just chatting casually, enjoying the breeze and the scenery."

I'm so bored I'm practically begging for trouble.

"You certainly have a refined taste. The Crown Prince is busy with disaster relief in Qinghe Prefecture, and your family remains indifferent?"

"The Yan family is already at the pinnacle of wealth and power. If they were to seek any more fame or reputation for disaster relief, His Majesty's sword would likely fall immediately. My family's grain reserves have all been confiscated by His Highness the Crown Prince, and we have also been given five million taels of silver. Even several of my family's elders have been summoned by a letter to dig river channels—all thanks to you."

Ren Qingshan chuckled to himself.

So that's what happened.

However, the Yan family was sensible and behaved themselves obediently under the shadow of the current emperor.

This is a way to ensure its long-term inheritance.

"Elderly people in the family should move around more; it's good for their health—you're welcome, it's what I should do."

Yan Junshi stared at him for a few moments, then his lips twitched slightly: "You are indeed a remarkable person."

"What's so great about it? Since you've got nothing better to do, why don't you find something to do? Let's go find a martial arts mecca to have some fun?"

""

Ren Qingshan thought of the three-tailed fox and wanted to take the Yan family to test its quality.

Yan Junshi shook his head.

"My family has rules that forbid anyone from leaving Yanshan Prefecture without a valid reason, except for military examinations, palace examinations, or being appointed as an official outside the prefecture. This prefecture is the boundary of the Yan family, and no one may cross it."

The emperor is raising pigs.

It cannot be ruled out that the Yan family is hiding their true intentions and developing their strength in a low-key manner.

Every family has its cupboard.

Ren Qingshan made a judgment in his mind, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "Although it is a wise way to protect oneself, it is really boring. However, can a living person be killed by holding in his pee? If the mountain will not come to see me, I will go to see the mountain myself."

"I plan to build a martial arts village between Yanshan Prefecture and Qinghe Prefecture, complete with weapons and medicines, inns, taverns, gambling dens and brothels, to accommodate martial artists from all over the country."

"Once the renovation is complete, you are welcome to visit us."

Upon hearing this, Yan Junshi's eyes lit up with excitement, and he nodded with a smile: "Alright, I'll definitely go and support you. It'll be quite a lively event."

"However, it's still far from certain."

"I just bought the land, but the foundation isn't even leveled yet. I don't know anyone in this area. Ugh, this is so frustrating."

Ren Qingshan recited in a mountain accent.

Yan Junshi immediately understood his meaning and felt a sense of being tricked. This man was indeed resourceful and clever; no wonder he could make the Crown Prince listen to him.

After pondering the matter for a moment, he slowly said, "The Yan family does have craftsmen and many menial workers, but let's be business as we are. What's the price?"

"Heh—still talking about money? I thought we hit it off right away and would be loyal to each other."

Ren Qingshan joked with a smile.

Yan Junshi smiled slightly: "Of course, we must be fair in doing things. If you want to eat, drink, and have fun, as the host, I can entertain you. But when it comes to business, we should prioritize profit over righteousness."

"Alright, I don't have much right now. How about I use the deeds to two hundred thousand acres of dry land as collateral?"

Ren Qingshan thought highly of him; he was well-mannered and spoke pleasantly.

Since we can't get something for free, we'll use leverage.

The land fertility has been acquired, and the land deed will not be changed; it will simply be temporarily stored in the Yan family's possession—after all, it was obtained through deception anyway.

Despite the current severe drought, land deeds remain a form of hard currency, regardless of time or place.

Yan Junshi pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "That's fine. However, the details still need to be discussed carefully."

Ren Qingshan then explained the requirements to him in detail.

He is quite adept at business matters.

After listening, he made an estimate that the repairs would cost approximately 180,000 taels of silver—labor was extremely cheap these days, and people could be hired just by paying rice.

Ren Qingshan then inquired about the construction period.

He said it would take about three months.

As they discussed the deal, Ren Qingshan couldn't help but feel a little amused.

Who would have thought that this young master of the Yan family would become my foreman?

Moreover, I inadvertently grasped the essence of real estate: leverage to the maximum, use personal connections to finance land purchases, and then subcontract construction and advance funding—a complete one-stop service.

The business is getting more and more difficult.

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