LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 18: Subsequent Fermentation
Upon returning to the stone house, Chen Xiyi glanced at the chaotic scene outside. It was still in disarray. He had no intention of dealing with it because due to the trampling incident, the bodies that could have been collected had turned to mud.
Collecting was possible, but these items were of no use to Chen Xiyi. It was better to go down and gather more resources.
Descending the wooden ladder into the pit, he continued to dig. Meanwhile, he pondered the pros and cons of his actions.
For others, this incident might have completely overturned his established reputation, but for Chen Xiyi, there was no issue.
He had never intended to establish the image of a good immortal from the start.
The kind-hearted are easily taken advantage of. As soon as he lets his guard down, these people dare to step on his toes. This incident, where someone was instigating and trying to use numbers to morally manipulate him, was a prime example.
Chen Xiyi’s image was only established to build his own reputation, to let more people know that he was an immortal. This would give him enough status and standing to use legitimate means to obtain historical legacy items.
If his status and reputation were insufficient, in this feudal society, the other party would likely resort to some underhanded tactics.
In terms of sheer intelligence, Chen Xiyi wasn’t sure if he was smarter than them. They were just restricted by their era, not fools.
If he lacked sufficient status and reputation, the other party might try various means to probe him.
Now, relying on his methods from the Jianghu, Chen Xiyi not only intimidated them, making them aware that he was not someone to be trifled with, but more importantly, he deepened his image in people’s minds. He transformed from a mere immortal to a powerful immortal willing to kill.
This incident might bring Chen Xiyi negative feedback, but it also gained him a higher position.
“Thus, I now have the conditions to negotiate with a country.”
Chen Xiyi had previously boasted of his ability to move mountains and boil seas, which of course was just boasting. Not even he, let alone the Jianghu, possessed such abilities.
But the Jianghu could evolve. So far, Chen Xiyi had no idea where the limits of the Jianghu lay.
“I need to quickly obtain a new fairy, preferably of the guardian type.”
Chen Xiyi had no sense of security about this. This time was fine, as he made a show of force. But what if the Great Li Kingdom sent a large army to suppress them later? With his current methods, he was definitely not strong enough and could only flee.
However, in the current situation, the Great Li Kingdom would definitely not send a large army to suppress them. Instead, they would most likely come respectfully.
After all, Chen Xiyi had previously proclaimed that he possessed the secret to longevity. Whether true or false, the Emperor of the Great Li Kingdom would definitely be tempted by it.
As long as immortality was attainable, the deaths of some people were irrelevant, especially deaths caused while seeking longevity and immortal methods.
“Let’s mine first, and after we’re done, the Magistrate may come to pay respects.” Chen Xiyi started to work.
Playing around as a so-called immortal required keeping up appearances.
As an immortal, he naturally couldn’t go see these officials himself. He had to make them come to him to fit his established image.
Magistrate Cai Hai’s expression turned serious: “I never expected the immortal Fuyao to be so fierce. I thought he was just a charlatan, but I never expected…”
After experiencing the miraculous stone sword of the Xuanli Old Taoist, he saw the floating water clouds above everyone’s heads today and witnessed the shooting of water arrows, which made him understand that this Fuyaozi Immortal was not someone they could provoke.
Without saying anything, if they really provoked the other party, let those water clouds drift over their Lingqu City, with water arrows constantly falling, no one could survive.
“Sir, the documents have been written, please review them,” the scholar on the side said.
Cai Hai took the documents and reviewed them once. After closing them, he said, “Urgent delivery for 800 miles, deliver to the capital to the Emperor.”
This was not a small matter. Whether it was the deaths of hundreds of people or the spells of this Fuyaozi Immortal, these were not things that he, a magistrate, could resolve.
Moreover, the other party also possessed the secret of longevity.
“Yes, Sir Magistrate.” The scholar took the documents and walked outside.
Cai Hai was silently contemplating by himself.
“Longevity, immortal techniques.”
There was a hint of confusion in his eyes. He had always thought that power was his lifelong pursuit, but now he understood one thing, that no matter how great power was, it was just for a mortal.
Therefore, he had a different mindset now.
If he possessed immortal techniques like that Fuyaozi Immortal, wouldn’t everything be much simpler?
Intrigue? Weighing pros and cons? None of these would be necessary.
“It seems like I need to pay a visit to the Fuyaozi Immortal. The methods are fierce, but from the words that have come, it seems that all those common people think that longevity and immortal techniques are easy to obtain?”
“Thinking of relying on numbers to intimidate the Fuyaozi Immortal, but the other party is truly immortal.”
“But it seems that the path to immortality is not completely closed. If we want, we need something that interests this Fuyaozi Immortal in exchange.”
“The Xuanli Old Taoist exchanged his ancestral master’s painting for the magic sword used by the Taoists. Perhaps it is because of their relationship, but it also indirectly indicates that this Fuyao Immortal is sentimental.”
“Perhaps I should try using those ancient antiques and calligraphy paintings that have been around for some time.”
Cai Hai was not stupid to become a magistrate, he naturally had his abilities.
Just by thinking through his words, he began to formulate a rough plan.
“However, this matter is indeed significant.” Cai Hai chuckled lightly. If this document were to reach the Emperor’s hands, the entire Great Li Kingdom would be stirred up.
He was a magistrate, his status was not small.
“And the three great families in Lingqu City should also be stirring, just don’t know what they are up to.”
Cai Hai hadn’t finished his analysis when a bailiff reported from outside the door: “Sir, the heads of the three families, Wu, Song, and Li, have come to visit.”
“Let them in.” Cai Hai was somewhat surprised. He didn’t expect the three great families to choose to come to him for a visit, rather than him going to try and meet the Fuyao Immortal.
However, regardless of the surprise, they still had to meet.
Working with the noble families had its benefits and disadvantages.
Behind him stood the court of the Great Li Kingdom, these three families couldn’t even outwit him, let alone go against the Great Li Kingdom. The most likely scenario was that they were coming to pledge allegiance.
After all, the benefits in this matter were enormous, and no one could resist them.
The noble families may have methods to deal with ordinary people, officials, scholars, and so on, but these methods would probably have no effect on the Fuyaozi Immortal. Irritating that immortal could mean the death of one’s entire family.
So naturally, they had to come find Magistrate Cai Hai, after all, he had the court’s backing, which provided protection.