Reclaiming Wasteland and Farming: My Haunted Fields Are Spawning Monsters Infinitely

Shen Ying pondered Zhou Wohu's words for a while, then gently nodded her chin: "Uncle Zhou has a point."

At this moment, a personal guard quickly came in from outside and whispered a few words in Zhou Wohu's ear.

After listening, Zhou Wohu nodded slightly: "Just as I expected, the Tian, ​​Meng, and Qi families have their eyes on this tobacco field, and they are currently locked in a fierce battle."

"So it was them," Shen Ying said. "I wonder what their next move is?"

"What else can we do but sit down and discuss how to divide it? To be honest, these three families are quite powerful; even I'm getting into some trouble," Zhou Wohu said. "I just hope this young man from Qingshan won't cause me any unnecessary trouble."

Qingniu Pass, a brothel.

Located on the frontier, Qingniu Pass prioritizes practicality, resulting in a rugged style in many things.

However, just like its name suggests, this Jiangnan Tower possesses a gentle, feminine beauty reminiscent of the water towns of Jiangnan, and it is also a favorite place for many distinguished guests to conduct business.

At this moment, the inner courtyard of Jiangnan Tower was tightly closed, with heavy guards.

Representatives from the Tian, ​​Meng, and Qi families gathered here, and no one was allowed to approach.

No one knew what they were talking about; occasionally, a heated argument would erupt from inside, followed by bursts of hearty laughter.

About an hour later, the gate to the inner courtyard suddenly opened.

Meng Haitao was the first to walk out. He walked out the door with his hands behind his back, looking as proud as a victorious general.

The servants of the Meng family surrounded them and then left in a flurry.

Next was Qi Shengtian from the Qi family. He had a dark expression on his face, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Finally, Tian Wuwang, the representative of the Tian family, never came out.

Manager Fang led his men inside and saw Tian Wuwang sitting behind the round table, not moving at all.

He is around thirty years old, slightly overweight, and his round figure makes him look harmless.

The concubine Tian in the capital was his own sister.

"Young Master," he bowed as he approached, "how did the talks go?"

"Sixty percent. Of the total fifty mu of tobacco fields, our Tian family owns sixty percent." Tian Wuwang gestured, "The other two families will take the remaining forty percent."

Manager Fang was somewhat incredulous. "How could they possibly give it up so easily?"

"They're all ruthless bastards, how could they give it up so easily? I paid a hefty price for them to agree." Tian Wuwang stood up, downed the wine in front of him in one gulp, his eyes brimming with undisguised excitement. "But we won't lose out on this deal."

Manager Fang didn't know what his young master had sacrificed, but he knew in his heart that getting the Meng and Qi families to back down was definitely not an easy task.

"Young Master, should we head back?"

"No rush, I'm waiting for someone here," Tian Wuwang said.

Manager Fang didn't know who the young master was waiting for, nor did he ask. He simply walked out silently, dismissing the servants who followed him, leaving only a few close associates lurking in the shadows.

They waited from noon until the end of the evening, but the young master never moved an inch, only occasionally glancing at the western courtyard.

Manager Fang knew that the top courtesan of Jiangnan Tower lived in the west courtyard. Her nickname was "Apricot Branch," and she was the best at serving men.

As dusk fell, a pale-faced young man emerged from the west courtyard. He looked sickly and needed assistance to walk. He was eventually helped onto the daybed inside the house and covered with a blanket.

Tian Wuwang, who had been sitting still, immediately stood up, bent down slightly, and leaned over to say, "Greetings, Eunuch Bai. Everything has been taken care of. Five thousand catties of top-grade tobacco, after being dried and roasted, will be finely shredded so that you can take it with you when you leave."

Eunuch Tian took out a handkerchief dusted with scented powder from his bosom and said, "You know how to get things done. All the noble ladies in the palace love this now. Once this matter is settled, Consort Tian will become a Noble Consort."

"Ouch……"

Tian Wuwang beamed with joy, leaning against the daybed as if he were kneeling before the person on it: "This is all thanks to your kindness, Father-in-law..."

……

There are no secrets that stay hidden forever.

The news spread quickly, even reaching Zhou Ergou: the Tian, ​​Meng, and Qi families had reached an agreement, with the Tian family taking the lion's share. In return, the Tian family paid the price of a warehouse and two silk shops in the capital.

The day was sunny and breezy.

Manager Fang personally led his men, driving two large carts, heading towards the area beyond the pass in a grand procession.

The Qi family and the Meng family each set off in a carriage to retrieve their share of the money.

The three factions that had been at loggerheads on Huai Shupo suddenly became clearly distinct.

As soon as the truck arrived, they immediately surrounded it.

Liu Shan was the first to step forward, bowing his head and saying, "Greetings, Manager Fang. Everyone is here, not a single person has gone up, and not a single tobacco has been taken down."

Manager Fang nodded: "Well done."

He then waved his hand and said, "The sickles are all ready. We'll harvest today and then haul them away in a cart."

Liu Shan distributed sickles to his servants, and he led the way at the front, followed by Manager Fang and his men driving a cart.

The Qi and Meng families were not to be outdone.

Once you get up the slope, you'll see Li Qingshan sitting there, as calm as a stone.

Snapped.

A cloth bag was thrown over and landed right in front of Li Qingshan.

"Here is fifty taels of silver," said Manager Fang. "From now on, you will be responsible for growing tobacco for the Tian family, and you will receive plenty of benefits."

Li Qingshan slowly raised his head, pulled a black iron spear from a haystack beside him, and drew a line in front of him while holding it with both hands.

"This is my tobacco field. Anyone who crosses this line, I will fight them to the death."

Shopkeeper Fang was taken aback, the wrinkles on his face slowly smoothed out, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Liu Shan and the others also put on smiles.

Everyone else held back their laughter.

Shopkeeper Fang laughed and said, "Fight to the death? Young man, how many lives do you have to risk? Here, life is worthless; a few taels of silver can buy a life. To be honest, your life isn't worth fifty taels. Take the money and get out of here."

Li Qingshan stood with his gun, his actions speaking volumes.

Shopkeeper Fang shook his head helplessly and winked at Liu Shan: "Move him aside, don't hurt him, he's just being ignorant."

Liu Shan readily agreed and led several of his subordinates to pounce on them like wolves and tigers.

Everyone knows that Guard Liu is ruthless and cruel. Even if this young man survives, he will still suffer some losses.

This can be considered the price of growing up.

"slow!"

A voice suddenly rang out, thin yet possessing an undeniable power: "What you're doing is wrong."

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a person walking out from the crowd. He had a black cloth wrapped around his head, wore a patchwork robe, carried a satchel on his shoulder, and had a peach wood sword stuck in his back.

He parted the crowd and stood between Li Qingshan, Liu Shan, and the others, cupping his hands in greeting and saying, "I have been watching this matter closely. This tobacco field was painstakingly cultivated by this young man. It is worth at least five thousand taels of silver, yet you want to dismiss him with only fifty taels. What you are doing makes absolutely no sense."

"Who do you think you are? Who gave you the right to speak here!" Liu Shan shouted.

Shopkeeper Fang had already vaguely guessed that in this day and age, the only people willing to reason with others were the poor.

The ragged Taoist priest said unhurriedly, "This humble Taoist priest Huang Mi teaches Lü Nian."