The Heavenly Court is gone, I don't want to be a True Lord.

"Miss, the guest minister's order has been sent over."

Zhang Chunfang poured tea for Lin Yuchan and said softly.

Lin Yuchan nodded.

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Chunfang whispered, "Isn't...giving too much?"

The Lin family is large and powerful, but the sixth branch is not.

What Zuo Qi took from Lin Yuchan far exceeded the support that other members of the Lin family gave to outside geniuses.

In particular, the guest token that Lin Yuchan gave to Zuo Qi before leaving was certified by the Fushan City government and endorsed by the Lin family. It allowed him to execute demons first and report later if they were encountered.

That's practically equivalent to legal killing.

Lin Yuchan shook her head slightly, thinking of her previous probing.

Before Zuo Qi left, she said that the breath of a thousand mountains could conceal the aura of the life bone. Zuo Qi was only surprised, but did not deny that she possessed the life bone.

A guy with a life-bound bone and outstanding martial arts talent has unlimited potential for future achievements.

If we don't invest heavily when they're weak, are we going to try and add to their success once they've grown up?

At that time, in Zuo Qi's eyes, what made the Lin family different from other families?

Of course, it is also related to Lin Yuchan's situation.

The Sixth Branch is in an awkward position. When the Xu family was destroyed, the Lin family played a major role because of Lin Yuchan's efforts.

However, after the Xu family and the Xijiao were defeated, the Lin family took the initiative to side with the city garrison commander Murong Qiong, but Lin Yuchan's situation became somewhat awkward.

She was, after all, a former imperial concubine who almost entered the palace, and it was the Xu family who pushed her in.

The late emperor and the current emperor were uncle and nephew, and in Fushan City, which is now full of the new emperor's power, her awkward position is easy to imagine.

Perhaps even the city lord Murong Qiong doesn't know how to deal with or face Lin Yuchan?

……

pier.

Chang Kun has not been happy lately.

Feng Yuan's affair caused a great uproar; three of his brothers died, and the murderer has yet to be found.

Yang Nuo keeps telling him to investigate, but where is he supposed to investigate?!

To put it nicely, he was the leader of the Tsing Yi Gang at the docks, but in the eyes of the government, he was just a chamber pot.

They dump all their trash here.

This annoyed him to no end.

The fat man holding the white fan whispered, "Brother, how about we report Xiao Wu and the others' deaths? We can say that the two groups of murderers were the same person, and at worst, we can have Steward Yang report this to the Fushan Provincial Administration Commission?"

Chang Kun glared at him immediately. "If the people from Fukuyama Provincial Administration Office come, how can we stay at this dock?"

The gangs in Fushan City all kept a low profile. It was only because the city was far from the emperor's reach that they could thrive by currying favor with the government.

Yang Nuo would not agree to let the Provincial Administration Commission intervene.

The white paper fan was also somewhat at a loss for what to do.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "Feng Yuan isn't dead, why is Yang Nuo making such a fuss?"

"Alright, alright, send your men out to look around and find those two beggars from out of town first. I want to vent my anger."

……

The dock is very bustling, so land there is naturally very valuable.

A middle-aged man with a smile led Zuo Qi and his two companions to a courtyard next to the dock. It was very close to the Liang River, and the riverbank was right outside the door.

Because of the water ghost, no one has lived here since it was built.

Who can guarantee it won't rain while you're sleeping? If it rains, water ghosts will appear, and you'll be gone in your dreams.

"Gentlemen, please look. This house was originally built by the government office for the distinguished guests of the Six Doors who were investigating the water ghost. After those distinguished guests left, no one lived there, for fear of disturbing their noble aura. You gentlemen are of such distinguished bearing, this house is a perfect match for you!"

Zuo Qi smiled knowingly; salespeople have always been this eloquent, regardless of the era.

The man in front of me is an employee of the Public Affairs Department, handling the buying and selling of public property.

"We're new here, but we're aware of the rumors about the water ghosts. Do you think we're fools, sir?"

The middle-aged man's smile faltered. "Not at all. Since you gentlemen don't like it, let's go somewhere else..."

Zuo Qi waved his hand, "Here it is, ten taels of silver. Pay if you're willing, otherwise forget it."

"This is too little; the house already cost a fortune when it was built..."

Zuo Qi turned and left.

The middle-aged man grew anxious, "Fifteen taels of silver, I'll take a few people to the government office to complete the contract."

"Ten taels, not a penny more."

He Xiao smiled and said, "My lord, you may not know this, but this money was advanced by my elder brother from the Lin family. It's all fixed. We still have business to do, and once things go smoothly, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits."

Upon hearing the name "Lin family," the middle-aged man was startled.

"Could it be the Lin family from Fushan City?"

He Xiao nodded with a smile.

"I see. You gentlemen have come from afar because you are optimistic about the development of the dock. The Ministry of Revenue will definitely support you. I will personally speak to the Revenue Official about the ten taels of silver when I get back."

Sometimes, using someone else's name to intimidate you can really save you a lot of trouble.

Moreover, they weren't lying; Lin Yuchan did indeed grant the three of them the status of guests of the sixth branch of the Lin family.

In the afternoon, Zuo Qi helped Ni Heng tidy up the courtyard and then asked He Xiao to tell Chun Niang.

But before He Xiao could return, several burly men arrived, making a ruckus outside.

"Where did this little brat come from, trying to do business at my place? Get out of here!"

The courtyard gate was kicked open.

The people who came were all fishmongers from the neighborhood.

It's always like this. You're doing business, but you're also taking away other people's livelihoods, so it's normal for them to come to you for help.

Zuo Qi listened to their foul language with a smile.

Ni Heng's face was fierce. "Brother Qi, I'll handle this."

He then greeted them.

Three enormous mastiffs suddenly appeared from the backyard. The Fukuyama Red Mastiff is a very fierce breed of mastiff. The one in the lead was the same mutt that Ni Heng had discovered. It looked no different from the others, but Zuo Qi knew that this guy had sharp claws and teeth, comparable to refined steel.

"Keep it down, don't cause any deaths. Also, find a few honest, capable people."

The fish market business was just a front; the three of them also needed to practice martial arts and needed to find some capable people to do the work.

Ni Heng nodded and walked outside.

Zuo Qi continued tidying up, completely at ease with Ni Heng.

Having grown up on the streets, Ni Heng has been involved in countless fights and brawls; he knows his limits.

He had previously scanned these people with his Heavenly Eye and found that the highest lifespan among them was only around ten points, which was not a cause for concern.

As more people watched, he gained a deeper understanding of life and spirit.

In particular, one's physical life, to some extent, also represents one's realm of existence.

For example, an average person's score is usually below 10, but after one training session, it's around 10-30, and after another training session, it's above 30.

He had only looked at Ni Heng and He Xiao before, and both of them had abnormal physical bodies and souls, which should be due to the life bones in their bodies.

He became increasingly certain that both of them possessed the lifeblood.

……

Doorway.

The burly man at the head of the group was somewhat surprised to see Ni Heng leading three mastiffs out. He was surprised by the strength of the dogs, but then he remembered that behind him were six or seven fish farm bosses and a dozen or so underlings.

With superior numbers, the advantage lies with us.

"Kid, if you know what's good for you, get lost!"

Ni Heng smiled brightly, "What's your name?"

"People in the underworld call me Poison Dragon. Who among the fishermen around here dares to disrespect me? With just one word from me, no one will dare to sell you fish. If you know what's good for you, get lost."

Ni Heng smiled even more brightly.

"Poison Dragon Bro, right?"

As he spoke, he walked slowly forward.

Suddenly, a punch was thrown at Poison Dragon's face.

Poison Dragon never expected that Ni Heng would dare to make the first move alone. Caught off guard, he was punched in the face.

Ni Heng had practiced martial arts and had been eating well lately, so he had become much stronger. With one punch, Poison Dragon's face was covered in blood.

He licked the blood off his hands, a fierce glint appearing in his eyes.

"Do you know how long it's been since anyone dared to curse Brother Qi like that?"

boom!

"Who do you think you are, daring to yell at Brother Qi?"

boom!

Punch after punch.

As he threw punches, the smile on his face grew brighter and brighter, gradually becoming distorted and somewhat perverted.

It stunned the Poison Dragon.

Is this child in front of me even human?

As he and the others came to their senses, the sound of dogs barking rang out.

In an instant, a day was wasted.

Ni Heng and the leading red mastiff were virtually invincible in the crowd. These fish market bosses were all tough guys who bullied the people by relying on their tall stature and connections; not a single one of them was a martial artist.

He chuckled, licked the blood off the back of his hand, and spat.

"Don't mess with us brothers again. Also, could you lend me a few men?"

Ni Heng pointed to a few young men who hadn't dared to make a move earlier and seemed very honest.

"You don't have any relatives here, do you?"

The dragon had long since lost its temper, squinting its swollen eyes, "No, no."

……

Three young men arrived at the dock. They were very domineering and beat up several fish market bosses on their first day.

In such a tiny place, the news spread like wildfire in just one afternoon.

The docks house four gangs, including the Tsing Yi Gang, each with its own code of conduct.

Those most concerned about this matter were naturally the Fishermen's Gang and the Green Robe Gang.

The former was simply because he was the head of the fish market, and he had dealt with them quite a bit on a daily basis, and had always been timely in showing respect to them.

The Green Robe Gang was simply influenced by Yang Nuo of the Public Affairs Office to see everyone as a murderer. A few people from out of town suddenly opened a fish market and beat up several fish market bosses, so Chang Kun couldn't help but pay attention to this matter.

Zuo Qi didn't care about these things. At this moment, he looked up at the sky. The clouds above were thick, and it looked like it was going to rain.

Will a water ghost appear?

The thought that tonight might be the first time I would face the legendary demons head-on is terrifying.

Zuo Qi felt a sudden surge of nervousness, but even more so, a feeling of...excitement that made his blood boil.