amaotonovel Chapter 681: Land Reduction and Wars Continue
Chapter 681: Land Reduction and Wars Continue
The shopkeeper had never suffered such a great injustice. He was punched for no reason and it hurt so much. He looked at the charming woman, twisting her waist and going upstairs step by step. He was angry but couldn't express it. In the end, he could only admit that he was unlucky, sighed, and thought to himself that women in this world were really unreasonable.
The woman who stirred up the storm was naturally Mei Sanniang. Speaking of which, the shopkeeper should be proud of it. With the name of Mei Sanniang, he could become famous by relying on her punch to survive.
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It was raining heavily when they arrived at the Inn. The merchants had originally planned to stay for only two days, but as the weather was not good, there were too many unexpected events along the way in the heavy rain, so they had to extend their journey for a few more days and continue their journey after the rain stopped.
From casual conversation, I learned that this group of merchants were also dangerous guys. Nowadays, civil wars were serious among various countries and occurred almost every year. So the merchants traveled back and forth between many countries, looking for business opportunities to make a fortune.
There is no fixed number of business activities, such as selling food, reselling armor, and so on. There are all kinds of business, both legal and illegal. In a word, as long as you can make money, it's fine. After Qing Xiao understood, he was very impressed and even felt a sense of sympathy for him. He sighed: "Looking at the immortals and mortals in ancient and modern times, people are busy, and all they want is to make a living."
Practicing Taoism is a way to make a living, reforming the law is a way to make a living, and doing business is also a way to make a living. Qing Xiao has realized something and has become more calm and indifferent. Li Changxiao saw it, but he didn't know whether to be happy or sad. Qing Xiao blended into the mortal world, acted naturally, and became more advanced in Taoism. But that youthful spirit could never be found again.
After a few days, the waiters, cooks, and accountants were all rewarded by the merchants. Their money bags gradually became heavier, and they worked harder and smiled more. The merchants were obsessed with playing cards. It happened to be raining outside, so three or five people sat around a table, playing cards and eating.
It was lively, noisy and fun.
Li Changxiao sat on the counter, propping his chin with his hand, looking at the heavy rain and the noise of the crowd, feeling a special feeling in his heart. Back then, he, Mei Sanniang, and the cook sat around playing cards, and the scene was exactly the same.
Qing Xiao made a lot of money and made good friends with the business gang. After another three days, the heavy rain finally stopped. When he came to the inn, the air was sweet and fragrant.
The merchant gang was ready to leave, and after they had prepared their carriages and horses, Qing Xiao went to see them off. The leader of the merchant gang was a middle-aged man named Yang Dafan. He bowed and said, "Brother Qing, thank you for your hospitality. I hope you will entertain me again when I pass by here in the future."
Qing Xiao was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Of course, of course."
As everyone was about to leave, Li Changxiao stepped out, cupped his hands and congratulated them, "Everyone, have a safe journey."
The business gang was stunned. It was strange to say that they clearly felt that they had had a lot of contact with the man in white during the few days they stayed in the inn. But he was always there and not there. It was not until this moment that they seemed to be sure that this man really existed and was standing in front of them alive.
Yang Dafan said, "Thank you!" Then he waved his hand, and the caravan set off and left along the path.
Li Changxiao put his arm around Qingxiao's shoulder and asked, "How is it?" Qingxiao said, "You are right. There is not much difference between practicing Taoism and doing business."
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After the business gang incident, Li Changxiao used it as a signboard and advertised it extensively in the surrounding area. The name of the Laiqu Inn gradually spread. At least everyone in the surrounding area knew that there was a quiet inn deep in a dense forest.
It is summer now, when most people are traveling for business and faraway places, and the heat is the most unbearable. Most of the guests who come and go in the inn are from all over the world. After checking in, they can't help but chat and bring all kinds of anecdotes from all over the world.
Time flies, and several months have passed. As business is booming, the team of Laiqu Inn has expanded by several people. Now there are five waiters, three cooks, and two accountants. After Qingxiao got the upper hand, Li Changxiao has become a hands-off boss. He only needs to formulate the development route and does not need to worry about daily chores.
One day, a young man covered in blood was lying in front of the inn. Qingxiao found him when he opened the door early in the morning. He was undecided and went to wake up Li Changxiao. Li Changxiao thought, no matter who it is, he should save him first.
So he carried the young man into the house and treated him with acupuncture. He used his magic to save an ordinary mortal, and it was really easy. In less than half an incense stick of time, the young man came back from the gates of hell and regained consciousness.
Li Changxiao didn't ask any more questions and treated him like an ordinary guest. The young man had no money, so he had to do manual labor, such as sweeping the floor or washing dishes, to pay off his debts. Li Changxiao's medical expenses were not cheap at all, so the young man had to stay and work for at least a whole month to barely pay them off.
A month later, the young man bowed and left the Laiqu Inn. It was like autumn was approaching, and there was a bleakness in the wind.
There were not many ups and downs in the inn. It was run day by day. When I made money, I would go to the nearby town to purchase supplies. Autumn passed quickly, and winter followed closely.
A year passed like this.
The next year, everything was the same as before. The inn had a very stable flow of visitors, so there was no need to advertise it. There were already many visitors on weekdays. This year, a waiter had to go home to get married and have children because his family was planning a wedding for him.
Li Changxiao took out a few taels of silver and gave them to the waiter, asking him to invite him to the wedding. The waiter was very grateful and nodded repeatedly.
A few months later, they received the news that the waiter was getting married. Li Changxiao and Qingxiao arrived together, drank some wedding wine, and left quietly.
A few months later, a wanderer came to Laiqu Inn and brought news that the four neighboring countries of Zhou, Qi, Chu and Qian were fighting each other due to land disputes and the situation had reached an irreversible point.
In previous years, although there were disputes, they did not affect Laiqu Inn. But this year's conflict was on a large scale. Laiqu Inn is located at the junction of four countries, so it is likely to be affected.
In fact, with so many countries around, there are no wars every year. The serious problem is the reduction of land, which leads to frequent conflicts. Whether they like it or not, it is difficult for them to remain immune.
The human race's fortunes declined, with internal strife and external enemies constantly present.