The White-Bone Demon of the Farm is as rich as a country

Several hours had passed since An Yi left. It was not until the afternoon that he led a group of people dressed in official uniforms of the Yingzhou government and hurried back to this dilapidated temple in the wilderness.

At this moment, Ru Yue and Feng Ying, who were sitting quietly waiting in the carriage, heard a burst of noisy footsteps and conversations outside. They knew that An Yi and his men had returned. So they exchanged a tacit glance, quickly stood up and got into the carriage.

Meanwhile, Chu Ning'an quickly approached the newly arrived officers. He looked calm, clasped his hands together, and bowed to the leading officer. He then said, "I am Chu Ning'an, a student from the Jiaqing Prefecture."

The sergeant's captain looked up and down at the imposing and elegant young scholar before him, secretly admiring his extraordinary appearance. Therefore, he dared not neglect Chu Ning'an at all, and quickly returned the greeting, saying, "So it's Mr. Chu! I am Luo Dahai, the captain of the Yingzhou Prefecture."

Seeing that he wasn't bullying anyone, Chu Ning'an was willing to explain things to him. "Brother Luo, half a month ago, Magistrate Huo of Jiaqing Prefecture successfully captured a group of spies from the Northern Territory. But surprisingly, the ones who came to ambush us last night were precisely the ones who had escaped from the group."

"Don't worry, Mr. Chu. We are here on the orders of Prefect Tan to escort the prisoner and properly deal with what happened here." After saying this, Luo Dahai directly stated the purpose of his visit.

Chu Ning'an smiled and nodded, then led Luo Dahai into the dilapidated temple. He pointed at the subdued men in black lying on the ground and methodically explained the situation to Luo Dahai: "Brother Luo, we have captured a total of seventeen prisoners in this operation, and another fifteen died in the fierce fighting. Could you please count the number of people and see if it is correct?"

Luo Dahai stared closely at the men in black who were lying all over the place. His eyes, which were not big to begin with, narrowed into a slit.

The Chu family was only a few people strong, but they were able to fight against so many assassins. This was truly amazing! Especially when you think about the women who needed to be protected, this ability is not something that everyone can have.

Because of this, Luo Dahai's respect for Chu Ning'an increased a bit, and even the tone when speaking to him became much more polite than before: "Mr. Chu, this ambush incident is of no small importance! Lord Tan specifically instructed me to ask you to go to the government office in person and explain the whole story in detail. What do you think? Do you plan to rest for a while before setting off with us, or..."

Although Luo Dahai looks like a big and rough man on weekdays, when it comes to the critical moment, he can speak very skillfully.

Chu Ning'an thought for a moment before replying, "Brother Luo, I'm truly sorry. Today's incident has frightened the women in my family. I'll first get them safely back to the manor and comfort them. I hope Brother Luo can convey my apologies to Lord Tan. Please rest assured that I will personally come to the government office the day after tomorrow to explain everything to him in person."

Hearing Chu Ning'an's words, Luo Dahai quickly nodded and agreed: "Okay, Mr. Chu, don't worry, I will report the truth to Lord Tan. Then, I will be waiting for you at the government office!"

"Thank you very much, Brother Luo, for your concern." Chu Ning'an clasped his hands together to express his gratitude, and then added, "Brother Luo, there is no time to lose. You guys go ahead and do your work. I will take my family and leave first." After that, he turned around and led his men away.

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When they arrived in Luling County, it was already the end of the evening hour, when the sun was setting and the sky was illuminated by rosy clouds.

The city gate was deserted, with few people entering or leaving. Chu Ning'an's face was calm, but a hint of weariness lingered in his eyes. After last night's thrilling events, he knew that he and his companions were exhausted and in urgent need of a good rest to be in a better state to handle the upcoming affairs.

So, he slowly gave the order: "An Er, go into the city first and find a suitable inn for everyone to stay. Remember to choose a clean, quiet place so that everyone can rest comfortably for the night. Tomorrow morning, we will return to our own farm."

An Er nodded respectfully and replied, "Yes, sir!" After that, he flashed and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Chu Ning'an then ordered calmly, "An Yi, go to the manor and ask around. We'll know the situation when we get there."

Inside the carriage, Fengying curiously lifted a corner of the curtain, stuck his head out, and looked at the strange town in front of him with great interest.

There are shops lined up on both sides of the street. Although night has fallen, the streets are still bustling with people. The shouts and bargaining sounds of the street vendors are intertwined, forming a lively scene full of life.

"Girl, don't underestimate the small size of Luling County, but it is still quite lively at night!" Uncle Ma raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a simple smile. He carefully controlled the reins, avoiding the people and vehicles coming and going on the road, and turned his head to speak loudly to Fengying in the car.

Ru Yue, sitting nearby, heard this and leaned over to look out, following the wind-blown curtains. As expected, shops lined the roadside, and the number of passersby wasn't as high as one might have expected. However, everyone was in a hurry, as if each was preoccupied with their own affairs. By comparison, this place was indeed much more prosperous than their previous location, Pingyang County.

Ru Yue thought to herself: It seems that doing hot sauce business here will not be too difficult. As long as I manage it carefully, I will definitely reap rewards.

She cast her gaze once again at the incredibly excited Feng Ying, and couldn't help but gently shake her head, the corners of her mouth unconsciously curling up in a faint smile. She thought to herself, "This girl must be pissed off by that Feng Ying. Look, it's just a small county town, and yet it's got her so excited. She's just like Granny Liu in Dream of the Red Chamber when she first entered the Grand View Garden!"

However, she had never realized that in this world, women like Fengying were the norm, and it was her own behavior of running around all day that seemed a little different and unusual.

Not long after, they saw An Er coming to greet them. He bowed slightly to everyone with a respectful look on his face, and then led their group forward slowly and swiftly.

After crossing two bustling streets, we finally arrived at the door of an inn called "Yue Lai Laodian". Although the inn looks a bit old, it exudes a quaint and warm atmosphere.