Chapter 4: Flying High and Far (Part 2)

  For these benefits that came to his doorstep, Qin Yifan naturally accepted them with pleasure. After such a long time of mixing with the common people in the market, he also understood some human emotions and worldly affairs. If he didn't accept, it's possible that the county magistrate would think he was dissatisfied with the gift, and might even try to curry favor again, which would be troublesome. Moreover, this was entirely done out of respect for the great general, and if there was an opportunity in the future, he could just say a few good words about him in front of the great general.

  When Mr. Li was about to leave, he repeatedly expressed to Qin Yifan that the county magistrate had been busy lately and couldn't come in person, feeling anxious, asking Mr. Li to apologize on his behalf. After getting busy for a while, when there is time, he will come to visit personally. Qin Yifan also understood the courtesy of giving and receiving, without being polite, directly letting Mr. Li take back some fresh game he had just hunted, as a token of gratitude, and also sent some to Mr. Li separately.

  Everyone was happy, and Li Shiyeh was also very pleased. The task was completed satisfactorily, contact was established, and both sides exchanged gifts, which was a good start. Moreover, this master was very kind and gentle, much easier to serve than those big shots, and could get along well with these underlings. At least, Li Shiyeh had a very good impression of Qin Yifan.

  All these places and things are Qin Yifan's. According to Li Shiyeh, several households will be moved over in the near future to form a small village. Of course, all these people are considered Qin Yifan's tenants. The large tracts of land around the official road were arbitrarily registered under Qin Yifan's name by County Magistrate, and what's more, these lands don't even have to pay taxes, which is the most thorough care.

  Qin Yifan didn't mind these things, as there weren't many places to cultivate here in the first place. The official road was narrow, and even a few steps wide would be good enough. He wouldn't farm even if he had the land. But with an inn, this place could seem slightly more lively. As long as the people around were ordinary, there was no need to worry about any demonic problems.

  With this inn, the people who occasionally passed by these days were overjoyed. From now on, they no longer had to spend the night in that windy teahouse, and it was much safer, without worrying about the fierce beasts in the surrounding mountains. The road had an additional place for rest and relaxation, and in the future, they could also bring more goods. When the postmen came over, they wouldn't just sit down and have a cup of tea before leaving; if they weren't in a hurry, they could completely rest here for a night.

  It's inevitable that some people would be surprised by the sudden appearance of a small village and an inn here, but everyone is a seasoned traveler who knows what to ask and what not to ask. No one opens their mouth to question it, anyway, as long as they can stay comfortably, why bother with so many things?

  Qin Yifan couldn't help but laugh and cry at this inn. Originally, just a small one would be fine, but Li Shijia directly built it on the scale of the largest in the county town. It's already good if someone passes by here every two days, is such a large inn really needed? But Li Shijia also meant well, and it wasn't easy to say anything, anyway, at most it would just be empty, and it wouldn't affect himself in any way, so he just left it there.

  As for that small village, it's even more absurd. There isn't a single person there. Why build so many courtyards? Even if they were to be rented out, no one would come to this poor and remote place. Fortunately, Li Shijie promised that she would relocate some people over in the future, so let's just say these are being prepared for them as dwellings! Having lived alone for several years, Qin Yifan had grown accustomed to it, and the thought of suddenly having some neighbors was still a bit unnatural for him.

  But it's not a big deal, anyway, someone is better than no one, and the guest house can be taken care of. He can spend more time by the Fist Print Lake. As for the so-called evil spirit in that lake, Qin Yifan still can't forget about it. What kind of evil spirit could make an area of a hundred miles around it become a place of evil aura? And it's not something that those old gods next to the Emperor in the capital couldn't calculate, this is no ordinary evil spirit.

  Those old immortals around the emperor Qin Yifan had also heard of them, the emperor believed that there were always several old Taoists attending him, who often lectured on scriptures and preached to the emperor. It is said that they are all highly accomplished immortals. They never left the capital, yet they knew that there was a place with evil spirits here, which indeed showed some divine power.

  However, just sending a great general with a thousand or so people to solve the problem is underestimating the demon in the Fist Mark Lake. With Qin Yifan's cultivation back then, he still ended up with a damaged meridian and his powers were crippled. Those who came over wouldn't be able to withstand even one blow, would they? What kind of demon could have such a powerful aura?

  And not to mention Qin Yifan, who is hesitating whether to enter the Fist Print Lake again for investigation. In the county town, it was a commotion. Suddenly, someone came from the capital, and it was a eunuch who came to announce the imperial edict with several guards. County Magistrate had been in office for many years, but he had never directly contacted these people in the capital before, and he was so flustered that he didn't know what to do. Fortunately, Li Shiyeh directed on the spot, and only then did they complete the process of receiving the edict.

  The imperial edict was very simple, and the entire region was bestowed upon Qin Yifan. The reason it wasn't directly decreed to Qin Yifan was probably because those above also knew that even if it were decreed, Qin Yifan might not take it seriously. Therefore, they directly notified the local officials, who registered and recorded it. Moreover, there was a strict order: no matter what Qin Yifan did in that region, the local officials were not allowed to obstruct him under any pretext or excuse.

  The imperial edict, with the golden words of the emperor, is now placed on the desk of the county magistrate. Looking at the yellow imperial edict, the county magistrate gently wiped away the cold sweat that had formed on his forehead due to tension. Fortunately, he had taken a step ahead and flattered Qin Yifan, who was very satisfied with what he did. Now it seems that this move was truly a stroke of genius, but it's unknown what kind of relationship Qin Yifan, a commoner, has with the great general that would allow the general to persuade the emperor to issue an edict granting him such a large piece of land.

  All of this Qin Yifan was completely unaware, however, even if he knew, he wouldn't care. If Lao Yao's words were true, then giving him that piece of land would only serve to tie him down to it, and wasn't necessarily a display of great kindness.

  From the Emperor to the General, they all attach great importance to this place. Is that demon really so important? Why not send someone directly to eliminate it, but instead first send someone to calm things down and then let Qin Yifan preside over the situation here?

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