Chapter 138 137. Master, you are still good at it! (Please subscribe to the monthly ticket!)

On top of the gorgeous roof.

Liuli sat upright, her lips moving slightly as she silently chanted a spell.

suddenly.

She paused as her thin lips slightly opened, and then opened her eyes. A hint of helplessness and weirdness flashed across her deep and calm pupils, and her gaze subconsciously looked downwards.

Although there is nothing to see except this gorgeous roof.

[Task 2: The collapse of faith is never achieved overnight. The system can understand the host's difficulties, so feel free to break the rules! ]

[Task details: This task is divided into multiple branches. After completing each branch, you can get different numbers of training points, companion points, and Nine-turn Divine Yuan Pill fragments, etc. The minimum amount you can get is 5 Nine-turn Divine Yuan Pill fragments*0.5, and the maximum amount you can get is 10! ]

[Mission 2, Side Quest 1: Avoid Falsehood. Announce to everyone in Ningyang Mountain that you love your bound companion Ning Mu deeply, and that is why you are willing to follow him here.]

[Task completed: Get 500 training points, 50 companion points, and 0.5 Nine-transformation Divine Yuan Pill.]

[Mission failed: Often telling lies, often blurting out facts that are not established, earning the title of Long Tongue Nun! ]

[Note. Title of Long Tongue Nun: After obtaining this title, you will become a long-tongued woman who loves to gossip behind people's backs and exaggerate the facts. This is a passive effect and is not controlled by the host's subjective consciousness! ]

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[Mission 2, branch line 2: Singing and dancing. On the day of celebration after settling down in Ningyang Mountain, you will take the initiative to present a piece of stringed music and dance for your bound chivalrous partner Ning Mu in front of everyone!]

[Task completed: Get 500 training points, 50 companion points, and 0.5 Nine-transformation Divine Yuan Pill.]

[Mission failed: Loss of mobility for ten hours, and gaining dance proficiency! ]

[Note. Dance proficiency: Hongxiu is good at dancing, loves dancing instinctively, and has a strong desire to perform, especially in front of Ning Mu, he will be very eager to dance, passive effect, not controlled by the host's subjective consciousness! ]

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[Mission 2, branch line 3: Drinking and sexual restraint. Drink with your bound companion Ning Mu and his future wife Liu Qingmei, and actively pass the cup to each other in front of Liu Qingmei!]

[Task details: You need to remain in a state of emptiness during the process, and help Ning Mu release his Yuan Yang power under the table by using methods including but not limited to hands, feet, and legs! ]

[Mission completed: Get 1000 training points, 100 companion points, and [Nine-transformation Divine Yuan Pill fragment*0.5]*2! ]

[Tip: Three branch tasks of Mission 2 have been released temporarily. Subsequent tasks will be released as appropriate depending on the completion status. Please be advised! ]

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[Task 3: You are too tired on the way to Ningyang Mountain. After arriving, you will actively or passively give your bound companion Ning Mu a full body massage.]

[Task completed: reward 1000 training points, 100 companion points, and 0.5 Nine-transformation Divine Yuan Pill fragments! ]

[Mission failed: Part of the ability to move and cultivation was lost for three hours, and Ning Mu massaged him in the middle! ]

Looking at the sudden increase in tasks, Liuli felt overwhelmed.

Judging from the structure of Mission 2, it is clear that there are more than just these three side quests.

The three side quests caused him to break four of the Ten Commandments.

He even told himself openly that the collapse of faith would not happen overnight!
That’s too much!

Does this mean that you are certain that you will complete the task?

Ok……

He made the right bet!

Faced with these strange task punishments, she could only submit with grievance.

It is better to break a precept once than to break it all the time.

……

And when Ning Mu's Lingxiao Yufeng chariot left the city.

In Yonghang City.

Tan Mansion.

main hall.

"Master, Madam, that guy has left!"

"I found out everything. They even moved away from home and took away hundreds of disaster victims. I think they have completely left Yonghang!"

The servant reported.

Upon hearing the servant's reply, He Daqian, who was sitting in the main hall, suddenly relaxed.

Ning Mu and Liu Qingmei's sudden return undoubtedly made him extremely nervous again.

Moreover, Ning Mu went to the Yonghang prefectural government office the day before.

Who knows what he and Pi Taiyu talked about. There has been occasional news about Yu Ji in the past few days, but they were all insignificant matters.

He was afraid that this kid would do something weird again.

Fortunately, he finally left Yonghang completely!
Immediately.

He Daqian turned his head and looked at his wife Tan Ruyi who was sitting in the main hall.

Tan Ruyi held a tabby cat in her arms, stroking it gently and nodding slightly, seemingly casually, as if everything was under her control, making it impossible to guess her true thoughts.

After getting his wife's approval, He Daqian immediately grinned and stood up.

at the same time.

Dozens of smart and capable shopkeepers standing on both sides of the hall stood up and their eyes were all on He Daqian.

"Today's price: coarse grains 410 wen, refined grains 520 wen, bran 320 wen!"

"Except for the Tan Ji Ruyi Grain Store in the East Market and the Tan Ji Qiyu Grain Store, all other stores are only allowed to sell grain within 3,000 kilograms at this price. The Ruyi and Qiyu stores can control the price to 6,000 kilograms at their discretion. The accountant, keep an eye on the numbers for me. In this first batch of price increases, the Tan Ji store can only sell 40,000 kilograms of grain in total!"

"When will the next price increase be? Wait for news from this master or my lady."

"Hello, shopkeepers, take action!"

He Daqian was in high spirits and clapped his hands.

"Yes!"

More than a dozen shopkeepers clasped their fists and received the order at the same time, and everyone's face was filled with excitement.

This momentum alone is enough to show how determined they are.

After the price increase, they, as shop owners, can get higher dividends, so they are naturally happy to see it and are eager to try it out.

They firmly believe that this time, Yonghang City will definitely create a huge wave!

As the shopkeepers left.

Not long after.

All the grain warehouses under the Tan family opened their shops and began preparing for sales.

During this period of time, in the entire Yonghang City, except for the Jin family's and the official market's grain shops, which were open for half an hour every morning, almost all other grain shops were closed.

It’s not that they have no food to sell.

Instead, all the grain in the hands of local grain merchants was secretly collected by the government.

Except for the Tan family.

As for the official market and the Jin family, they would only sell a few thousand kilograms of grain in that half an hour every day before they were sold out and closed down.

It's like a drop in the bucket, as if it's just struggling to survive.

Even among the several thousand kilograms every day, almost half of them were pocketed by the people secretly sent by He Daqian.

It can be said that during this period of time, except for those who participated in the work-for-relief program and still had meals to eat, almost all other residents and disaster victims in Yonghang City were tightening their belts.

Every day, countless people wait outside the major grain stores.

"It's open, it's open! Tan's is finally open!"

"I heard that Tan's family has been secretly purchasing grain recently. Even the grain in the hands of those foreign grain merchants at the dock has been taken by Tan's family. We finally have food to eat!"

"Don't be too happy, my dear. Tan Ji's monopoly on grain is equivalent to a monopoly on the market. Don't they have the final say on the price?"

"Yes, let's wait and see the posted grain prices first!"

"..."

There were several young men who looked like scholars, with skinny bodies, talking to each other.

His eyes were glowing green as he looked at the full warehouse in the shop, filled with food, and he couldn't stop swallowing non-existent saliva.

But when they saw the thugs with sticks standing in a row at the door with solemn expressions and strong bodies, they subconsciously shrank their necks.

And right under their expectant eyes.

When the last door panel is removed.

A waiter finally came out with a price tag.

The prices of various grains are marked on it.

The people waiting outside the door immediately gathered in front of the price tag.

"Damn it, a pound of coarse grain costs 410 coins, why don't you just go and rob it!"

"That's right, this is a full 100 coins higher than the official market price!"

"No wonder the Tan family didn't show up before, it seems they are planning to raise the price!"

"Damn it, with this money I might as well go to the official market or the Jin family to buy food. I can get more than one pound back for every five pounds of food I buy!"

"That's right, it's better to go to the official market!"

"..."

At this time.

Seeing the crowd excited, the shopkeeper walked out calmly, looked at the customers with a forced smile, and waved calmly.

"Everyone, this price is only for half an hour. After half an hour, the price will be raised as appropriate. As for those who want to go to Guanshi or Jinji, no one will stop you. As long as you can grab it, let me tell you an inside story. Now in Yonghang City, almost all the food is in our hands. Guanshi and Jinjia have long been out of power!"

"Yes, Guanshi and Jinji announce that they are sold out in less than half an hour every day. When will we be able to get some?"

"I want to buy it. Give me 50 kilograms first!"

"I want one too, I'll take 30 pounds!"

"I'll take 100 pounds!"

"..."

In an instant, many people who had already prepared money rushed into the store.

Some people buy thirty, fifty, or even hundreds of kilograms in one go, fearing that the price will go up further.

Sometimes I would buy just one or two kilograms at a time, hoping that the price would come down.

at the same time.

Liu Chunxuan, back hall.

Today, Liu Chunxuan has moved to a new shop.

It must be a two-story building with a backyard located in the bustling center of Jiazi Street, Dongshi.

This small building belongs to the Jin family.

Ever since Jin Xiangyu gradually fell into depravity and was completely conquered by the young master, she gave this small building to Jiang Fuling to be used as a shop for Liu Chunxuan and a temporary renovation workshop.

In the back hall.

Jin Xiangyu and Jiang Fuling were together, mixing perfume.

The two chatted casually.

"The young master is leaving today, and I wasn't able to see him off. It's such a pity. Sister Fuling, don't you want to go and see him off?" Jin Xiangyu picked up a cup of incense and put it under her nose to smell it, looking curiously at Jiang Fuling who was crossing the river.

Jiang Fuling smiled and said, "Of course I do, but the boss said that we don't need to see you off. Besides, we have to be prepared all the time, right? As long as we can protect this property for the boss, we can prove our sincerity in front of the boss. Sister Jin, why should you worry?"

Jin Xiangyu was startled, then laughed and said, "Yes, well, you are really insightful. Then let's work together to protect the situation for the young master!"

The two looked at each other and smiled.

It was as if they were back to the night before, crawling side by side on the young master's/boss's couch, allowing themselves to be whipped.

"Miss, there is news!"

At this time.

A maid suddenly came in from outside the door.

Jin Xiangyu looked back and asked, "Xiaojin, what's the matter?"

Xiao Jin stepped forward and reported: "Miss, Miss Jiang, the people who were following us sent us news that all the shops under the Tan family have opened for sale of grain half an hour ago, and they have announced that they are the only ones in Yonghang City that have grain. The people are already panicking, and a large number of people have flocked to the Tan's Grain Shop to buy up grain!"

Hearing this, Jiang Fuling and Jin Xiangyu were startled and looked at each other.

finally come!

He specifically chose this time when the young master was leaving Yonghang.

It seems that He Daqian is quite afraid of the young master!
"Got it. Is there any news from the governor?" Jin Xiangyu's eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Before entering the door, I met the governor's messenger. He asked me to report and told me to act according to the plan!" Xiao Jin replied hurriedly.

"Okay!" Jin Xiangyu nodded immediately.

"The time has come, Fu Ling, I'll go first, send someone to notify me if anything happens!"

Jiang Fuling nodded and said with concern: "Okay, sister, be careful in everything, don't be greedy for credit, the prefectural government should be the first!"

“No need to worry!”

Jin Xiangyu took Xiaojin and left in a hurry.

"What is the current price of Tan Kee's grain?"

On the road.

Jin Xiangyu asked.

"Miss, at the beginning, the price of coarse grains was 410 wen, but as of now, it has risen to 430 wen. The price of refined grains has not changed and is still 520 wen, and the price of bran has not changed, 320 wen!" Xiao Jin flipped through the small notebook in his hand and reported.

The young lady learned a lot of things through her, so she always had a charcoal pencil and a small notebook in her hand to avoid missing anything.

"Are there any new price adjustments at the Prefectural Government?"

"Miss, the government recommends adjusting the price of coarse grains to 350 wen, refined grains to 500 wen, and bran to 150 wen. We should first sell bran to lower the price!"

Hearing Xiaojin's reply, Jin Xiangyu nodded slightly, her eyes flickering, and hurried towards Jinji's main store.

"Notify all grain shop owners under your command that the market will open today and all night long as planned!"

"The price of grain follows the official market, and wait for my news on subsequent adjustments!"

Jin Xiangyu gave instructions as she walked.

"Yes, miss!"

Xiao Jin hurriedly turned around and ordered several servants who had been following him to run and inform the owners of all the major shops in the city that were affiliated with Jinji.

……

Tan Mansion.

A servant came running over, sweat dripping down his face like raindrops.

"Master, Madam, something bad has happened! Something terrible has happened!"

"Guanshi and Jinji opened at the same time, with the same price, 350 coins for coarse grains and 150 coins for bran. People who were originally buying from our store left for Guanshi and Jinji after hearing the news!"

The servant was panting heavily and reported to He Daqian and Tan Ruyi in a halting manner.

Tan Ruyi raised her eyes slightly, a hint of worry flashing across her eyes.

But it was not a critical moment, and she still maintained her elegance in front of the servants. He Daqian frowned and said, "It's okay, it's just a last-ditch struggle. Tell the shopkeepers to be patient, hold off, and keep the price unchanged!"

"You take a rest first and let others notify them!"

"Yes, sir!" The servant was delighted and nodded excitedly, then wiped the sweat off his face and left.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

After the servant left, Tan Ruyi finally couldn't help but ask.

He Daqian smiled and said, "Madam, don't worry. I have expected this. Jinji and Guanshi are not so easy to be emptied, but they can't last long. I assert that in one or two days at most, they will either choose to raise prices or sell out completely!"

"Humph, fight with me? Now that Yonghang's food is in my hands, what can he use to fight me?"

He Daqian's arrogance made Tan Ruyi feel a little dissatisfied.

But considering that it might be an unintentional mistake due to his high morale, I didn't take it too seriously.

After hearing his words, Tan Ruyi felt a little relieved.

But after a moment, she immediately became alert and said, "No!"

"What's wrong?" He Daqian asked puzzledly.

Tan Ruyi shook his head and frowned, "This is so wrong. During this period of time, didn't you notice that all the grain merchants in Yonghang disappeared?"

"Where is the food they have?"

"Also, Pi Taiyu might not dare to give it a try and take out the imperial grain from the government warehouse!"

Tan Ruyi stared at He Daqian intently.

He Daqian frowned and thought, then said, "Although the grain in the hands of other local grain merchants is a bit tricky, it is not a big deal. I will have someone notify their shopkeepers to go to Ruyi Restaurant for a meal."

"As for the royal rations... even if Pi Taiyu had three guts, he wouldn't dare to use them, right?"

"If this matter were to be reported to the authorities, not only would he lose his position as governor, but he would also lose his head!"

He Daqian sneered.

Tan Ruyi's brows did not relax, and he said, "I heard that his daughter Pi Yalu prepared brilliant poems for this poetry gathering. She is a hot candidate for the literary talent this year. If this is accomplished..."

She didn't say the rest.

But He Daqian was not a fool, so he naturally understood what he meant.

If Pi Yalu could be blessed with the literary spirit of the Sage of Literature, he could enter the Jixia Academy.

With her talent, she will definitely be a core disciple in the Jixia Academy.

In this way, Pi Taiyu had the background of Jixia Academy, the holy place of national religion. The crime of using imperial grain would be reduced to a small matter with the intervention of Jixia Academy.

He Daqian frowned and fell into deep thought, and finally there was a hint of panic in his eyes.

Not long after.

He raised his hand and waved.

"Somebody come!"

"master!"

"Go to the governor's office and ask for information!"

"Yes!"

……

"Lower again!"

"Coarse grains are 280 wen per pound, refined grains are 450 wen, and bran is 100 wen!"

"Official markets in all counties and towns, prices are to be kept stable at this stage. Send a letter quickly. The government will make subsequent adjustments as appropriate!"

Official market.

Pi Taiyu was in charge personally.

He directed the shopkeepers to adjust prices and arranged for runners to deliver letters to the counties and towns below.

In the backyard, mule and horse carts kept coming and going, carrying large amounts of food from the warehouse.

The warehouse was filled with more than 10 million kilograms of grain, all of which he had collected from various sources during this period.

The local grain merchants actually don't have much grain.

Mainly to stabilize them.

He also borrowed a large amount of grain from neighboring prefectures, major temples, and major wealthy families, either in exchange for official IOUs, tax-free policies, or ports, preferential policies, and other strategies.

……

Time flies by.

evening.

Tan family mansion.

"At the beginning, I told you not to be reckless. Now, the entire Tan family has been dragged into this by a bastard like you. Let's see what you can do!"

Tan Ruyi roared.

On the ground were broken vases, tea bowls and other debris.

He Daqian's face was as gloomy as water.

Faced with the furious lady, he ignored her and pondered over countermeasures.

“Shouldn’t, shouldn’t!”

"Did Pi Taiyu really use the government warehouse? Also, why does the Jin family have so much grain?"

At this moment, He Daqian was full of doubts.

He went to meet with the owners of various grain merchants at noon, but without exception, he was turned away.

Some said that the master was not here, and some said that the master was seriously ill and it was inconvenient for him to see guests!

Anyway, all the appointments were cancelled for various reasons.

He realized that something was wrong and immediately arranged for people to secretly count the amount of grain sold by the government warehouse and the Jin family.

According to conservative estimates, the Jin family sold at least 500,000 kilograms today, and the official market was even more outrageous, starting at at least 1.5 million kilograms!
This number is counted from noon.

And many of them are not counted.

In other words, today, more than two million kilograms of grain were circulated to ordinary households in the entire Yonghang City!
Two million kilograms!
It’s enough to feed 200,000 people for two days!

In addition, almost all the disaster victims participated in work-for-relief, and the food demand was concentrated in the hands of large households.

Since the official market is so cheap, big investors will naturally choose to buy in the official market.

However, there were people stationed in all the major government warehouses, and no signs of grain being transported out of the warehouses were found.

So where did all this food come from?
He Daqian looked embarrassed.

Next.

One year and two days have passed.

In the past two days, food prices have gradually stabilized at their previous market values.

Under the strong intervention of the government market, coarse grains fell back to 200 wen, refined grains to 400 wen, and high-quality bran to 50 wen.

This price is even slightly lower than the previous market value.

"It's over, it's all over!"

"He Daqian, you are such a heartless bastard, you have ruined the Tan family's legacy!"

"I want you to die badly!"

In the Tan family mansion.

Tan Ruyi was holding a knife in his hand, his hair was disheveled, his face was exhausted, but his eyes were full of anger. He raised the knife and chopped it down on He Daqian's head.

He Daqian's image at this moment was exactly the same, depressed and unwilling.

Seeing the blade coming from Tan Ruyi, he subconsciously dodged it and kicked Tan Ruyi in the stomach.

Both of them fell out.

And just then.

A servant, who was as silent as a mouse, ran in with a hunched back.

"Madam, Master, please stop fighting... The soldiers are coming!"

The servant had just finished speaking.

Then a group of armed officials rushed into the house, led by the chancellor of the prefectural government.

"Tan Ruyi, He Daqian, you and your wife took advantage of the disaster to hoard food and exploit the people. You have committed many evil deeds!"

"He Daqian, you traitor killed the governor's son and planted spies there. You are guilty of conspiracy to rebel!"

"Aren't you going to catch him without a fight?"

boom!
Following the Prime Minister's powerful question, the disheveled He Daqian seemed to have all his strength drained away. He lay on the ground as if struck by lightning, staring at the azure blue sky without a single cloud in his eyes, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

"what?"

"He, he killed the governor's son?"

"My lord, I have no knowledge of this matter. It has nothing to do with me, my lord!"

Tan Ruyi was shocked.

"Sir, I am willing to donate all my food and testify against the crimes of this bandit He Daqian. Please be lenient..." Tan Ruyi was anxious and wanted to find a way to survive.

The prefect smiled coldly, looked down at Tan Ruyi, and said calmly: "Do you think you can still keep your food?"

"Come here, arrest him and send him to jail!"

……

On the way to Ningyang Mountain.

The experienced driver was running wildly on the official road.

The official road had been in disrepair for a long time, making it somewhat difficult for Lingxiao to travel on the wind chariot.

Liuli sat upright on the roof of the car. Despite the bumps, it remained motionless, as if it was welded to it.

However, at this moment, she was sitting backwards on the roof of the car. Although she had her eyes closed, her bright and beautiful face was, for some reason, frighteningly red, like a ripe persimmon.

She clenched her teeth, and her hands hidden under her Zen robe were clenched into fists, with the knuckles turning white.

This couple is so excessive, don't they have any reservations at all? !
Time went back a little.

"My husband, the weather is getting hot. Although this car is spacious, it is still a bit stuffy. I would like to ride in the old driver's car with my husband. How do you think?"

Liu Qingmei massaged Ning Mu's legs, spoke sweetly to him, her face flushed, and her bright peach blossom eyes held a hint of anticipation and excitement, as well as a bit of unspeakable shame.

"My husband, do you want to experience it~"

hiss!
Ning Mu's eyes lit up.

Even though he already knew what was going to happen.

But at this moment, Liu Qingmei said it so seductively that he still felt some indescribable excitement.

He nodded without hesitation.

"Hmm~ Sir, please wait a moment. There are too many people here. If we walk a few dozen miles, we will reach a deserted official road. Then..."

Liu Qingmei's face was extremely rosy, and her pair of beautiful peach blossom eyes were even more sparkling, just like the ripples of water in a spring lake that were blown up by the spring breeze, rippling slightly.

then.

Under Ning Mu's gaze, she shyly put down her legs that were resting on her lap.

Not long after.

As her long legs in black ice stockings from Tiancan were slightly lifted, her sparkling black and red crystal high heels set off a touch of beauty.

next moment.

"Ms. sir~"

Liu Qingmei called out softly, her face filled with a moving glow.

Immediately.

Her eyes sparkled, she lowered her eyes and handed over the thing in her hand.

"Tsk, Master, you really know how to play!"

Ning Mu accepted the patterned ribbon with a smile and looked at the beautiful Liu Qingmei meaningfully.

There was a smirk in his eyes.

"Hmm~"

Under Ning Mu's knife-like gaze, Liu Qingmei felt that she was not only empty, but also had the illusion of being stripped naked.

A martial arts master is so humble and mean to please his own disciple...

If this were to get out, it would probably become a laughing stock in the entire martial arts world.

But she still enjoys it...

With a light snort, Liu Qingmei leaned down with a charming look in her eyes.

Kneeling on the floor.

The floor was covered with a dense blanket made from the fur of the exotic mist antelope, which was very comfortable.

next moment.

The interweaving of ice and fire suddenly made Ning Mu feel so comfortable that he felt like he was falling into heaven.

After a while.

Liu Qingmei lowered his skirt to cover him.

Then, with a loving look on her face, she took his hand, smiled shyly, and signaled with her eyes as she walked towards the front of the car.

After lifting the curtain of the car, she was the first to jump onto the saddle on the old driver's back.

"It's too stuffy inside, nun. I'm not going to mind if my husband and I ride together for a while."

Liu Qingmei turned around and looked at the roof of the car. Master Liuli was sitting cross-legged with a whisk in her hand, with cold and deep eyes, and she smiled faintly.

But there was a hint of provocation in these words.

"Donor Liu, please do as you please."

Liuli raised her eyebrows slightly, pursed her lips secretly, and nodded.

She is still too simple.

I thought it was just a simple ride together for a distance.

But I never thought of it.

Ning Mu, in broad daylight...

Still on the official road.

Liuli immediately realized that something was wrong.

When she saw Liu Qingmei's radiant expression, her heart trembled, her face turned red, and her eyes were filled with shame...

(End of this chapter)