Eternal Immortal Dynasty: Starting as a Petty Official

The fields were completely silent.

"Liu Jun!"

Zhao Xian looked at Liu Mao and the other two hiding behind the villagers in Yangpingli and shouted loudly.

"Uncle, Uncle Zhang, what is it?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Mao shakily rose to his feet and responded.

"Come forward and see who this person is?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Mao immediately staggered forward and rolled over the figure behind the ponytail.

"Whoosh!"

Upon seeing the festering sores on his lower body, Liu Mao couldn't help but gag.

"And brush the stray hairs from your face, so that you may all see who this is!"

Zhao Xian gave the order again, his words chillingly cold.

Liu Mao had no choice but to suppress the violent churning in his stomach and step forward again to brush away the disheveled hair from the figure's face.

"what!"

When the face was revealed, Liu Mao couldn't help but gasp and collapsed to the ground!

"Gentlemen, please step forward and take a look!"

Zhao Xian looked around at the Daoist people and said with a gentle smile.

Upon hearing this, a bold resident immediately disregarded the obstruction of those around him and stepped forward to take a look.

"It's Huang Liang!"

"It's Huang Liang, the loan shark for Yan's guests!"

"This is the person who lent money to my family last year!"

"I recognize him!"

Upon seeing the face clearly, the Taoist immediately shouted loudly to the surrounding Taoists.

"That's the scoundrel! This scoundrel stirred up trouble among the people; he deserves to die!"

Zhao Xian looked around at the crowd and shouted sternly.

"Regarding this matter concerning the people's livelihood, I will not pursue the matter against any individual!"

"All the blame lies with this fiend!"

Zhao Xian's expression softened, and he said with a smile, "It's almost noon, so I'll treat you all to meat and soup!"

"Liu Jun, you three should also take out all the money you have and buy wine!"

Zhao Xianfu then looked at Liu Mao, who was slumped on the ground, and said with a smile.

"Bo Zhang is absolutely right! If it weren't for this scoundrel's instigation, we wouldn't have been so frightened!"

As he spoke, Liu Maofu raised his foot again and kicked Huang Liang hard.

"We'll also contribute money; let's treat everyone to wine and meat!"

The head of Dahuting Pavilion, Qiudao, and the head of that place all spoke at the same time.

After a series of attacks and counterattacks, the Taoist priests of Dahuting completely calmed down.

A moment later, the uncle, cousin, and others carried two strings of pork on their shoulders and in their hands, and led several fat dogs to the fields. The plump pork made many villagers swallow their saliva.

First, they built an earthen stove, then everyone worked together to set up a large iron pot, and then set up more than ten earthenware pots to cook meat soup.

Then someone brought four or five stones of wine and water and ladled them out for everyone.

The Taoists of Yangpingli and the Taoists who gathered at Dahuting each occupied one side, with the earthen stoves and utensils in the middle.

Zhao Xian stepped forward to greet the Taoist priests and chatted with the ones he knew for a while. Then he heard the thunder of horses' hooves by the roadside!

Five or six knights arrived with a whoosh; they were Chen Yuancheng, Cao Miao, and their uncle Zhao Li, among others.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Xian immediately stepped forward to greet them, shouting, "Lord Chen, Lord Cao, Uncle, it's alright!"

"The food and wine are ready, come and enjoy!"

Chen Yuancheng was a thoughtful person. Upon hearing this, he knew that the matter had been resolved. His solemn expression immediately disappeared, and he revealed a genuine smile.

The county magistrate knew about the affairs of the people under his jurisdiction, and the first person he wanted to chop off was Chen Yuancheng!

"Bozhang, is there enough wine and meat?"

"If that's not enough, I'll send someone to buy more!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Miao breathed a sigh of relief, quickly responded loudly, and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

"There's enough meat, but not enough wine!"

Zhao Xian walked quickly to the group and replied with a smile.

"Sure, sure!"

"Zhao Jun, you, Acheng, and Aji, go to the nearby markets and buy some more alcohol!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuancheng immediately turned to look at Zhao Li, Zhao Cheng, and Zhao Ji, took out a handful of spirit stones, stuffed them into Zhao Li's hand, and instructed them with a smile.

"I'll go right now!"

Seeing that Zhao Xian was unharmed, the three breathed a sigh of relief, remounted their horses, and galloped away again.

"Yan family guest Huang Liang stirred up trouble. Huang Liang has been captured alive, and his two followers have been killed!"

Chen Yuancheng turned around and heard Zhao Xian speak quickly in a low voice.

"Bo-Zhang, well done!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuancheng's anger flashed across his face, but vanished in an instant, and he responded solemnly.

Cao Miao, standing to the side, wore a bitter smile. What exactly did the Yan family intend to do by stirring up trouble among the Daoist people?

The three returned to the crowd together. Upon seeing Chen Yuancheng arrive, the villagers of Yangpingli all stood up and bowed, showing great respect.

"Greetings, Lord Chen!"

"Haha, it's been months! How have you all been?" Chen Yuancheng said with a smile, helping everyone to their feet. "Today, there's plenty of food and wine; please enjoy yourselves!"

When he arrived in front of Daomin at Dahuting, he greeted him loudly in the same way.

"We thank Lord Chen!" The Daoist priests of Dahuting bowed in unison.

After exchanging greetings, Chen Yuancheng and Zhao Xian and the others returned to their secluded corner.

The group sat on the ground in a circle.

"Aze, Azheng, thanks to you two for leading the troops and quelling the gathering of Daoist followers, otherwise, if the county magistrate were to punish us, the first person he would behead would be me!"

Chen Yuancheng looked around at everyone, his gaze landing on Zhao Ze and Zhao Zheng, and said gratefully.

"You flatter us, Lord Chen. We have been treated with great kindness by you, and now that Ah Xian is besieged by the Daoist people, we, as his people, must come to his aid!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ze immediately waved his hand and replied with a smile.

"In any case, thank you both very much!"

Chen Yuancheng nodded slightly, then looked at the three leaders of Dahuting Pavilion, his expression softening considerably: "The three of you faced the danger without fear and protected the officials; you have also rendered meritorious service!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Great Tiger Pavilion gave a bitter smile and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "If it weren't for Lord Zhao's valiant efforts to turn the tide, the three of us would have already died at the hands of the enraged Daoist citizens!"

Chen Yuancheng, however, did not take it to heart.

After all, anyone in this situation would be just as panicked; it's only human nature.

Finally, Chen Yuancheng looked at Liu Mao and the other two officials and offered them some gentle words of comfort.

The aroma of meat and wine filled the air. Butcher Xu first served Zhao Xian and the others a full earthenware pot of meat soup, and then brought over a jar of wine.

Seeing this, Chen Yuancheng ordered that the people of Dao be allowed to eat and drink their fill first. Xu the butcher readily agreed and exclaimed, "Lord Chen, when you were the head of Shanghu Pavilion, we heard of your reputation for loving the people. Seeing you today, it is truly well-deserved!"

After speaking, Butcher Xu bowed and returned to the stove.

"This is Zhao Jun's maternal uncle, Butcher Xu. When Zhao Jun was besieged by the Daoists, he and his two sons rushed into the crowd to protect us."

Seeing this, the head of the Tiger Pavilion spoke up at the opportune moment.

"Ah Xian, your family has many brave warriors!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuancheng couldn't help but praise him.

"Those who, undeterred by the force of hundreds, charged into the fray and bravely came to the rescue, are truly warriors!"

Cao Miao, the village official, also chimed in from the side.

Zhao Xian, standing to the side, repeatedly expressed his humility.

When Uncle Zhao Li and his two brothers returned, bringing back five or six bushels of wine and water, Butcher Xu slaughtered another fat pig so that everyone could have a hearty meal.

In the afternoon, led by Zhao Ze and his father and uncle, the villagers of Yangping Village got up to thank Chen Yuancheng for his hospitality and then returned to Yangping Village one after another.

Seeing that they had not been punished by Chen Yuancheng and had a hearty meal of wine and meat, the Daoist people of Dahuting calmed down. They all got up to thank Chen Yuancheng and then dispersed.

In the end, only the officials and the uncle's family remained.

Uncle Zhao Li bought wine and had three or five spirit stones left, which Chen Yuancheng gave to his uncle.

The uncle thanked him profusely, chatted with Zhao Xian for a few more minutes, then shouldered the large iron pot and led his three cousins ​​home.

After all the people from the various regions dispersed, and the three officials of Dahuting were also sent away by Chen Yuancheng, only Zhao Xian and others remained in the area.

Chen Yuancheng looked around and saw a scene of utter devastation.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly drew his ring-handled sword from his waist and slashed it fiercely at the boulder that served as a dining table in front of him.

"Bang!"

With a crisp sound, a corner of the boulder was sheared off!

"Yan family, I will exterminate your entire clan!"

The voice was cold and piercing. Chen Yuancheng sheathed his sword and turned to walk towards his mount.

Zhao Xian and his group exchanged glances and followed closely behind.

A moment later, the group, carrying Huang Liang and the two corpses, disappeared down the country road.

Huang Liang survived in the end. With such a crucial witness, how could Chen Yuancheng let him die so easily!