Original God: Start with Qiuqiu, become stronger with food and beauties

As expected, the plot reaches the moment when the corrupt officials' schemes are uncovered. Evidence of Ashigaru Keijiro's mischief is discovered. After a quarrel, the matter of Katsuie, the head of the magistrate group, is brought to light.

Ying clenched her fists. Although she didn't have peak combat power after the upgrade, she felt that it would be no problem to attack the castle tower. "I suddenly feel that I should do as King Hao said and just beat them all away, and then attack the castle tower. In the end, if I can't defeat the Thunder God, he will be my backup."

Luo Xiaoyue looked at the arrogant and domineering appearance of these people and remembered something: "Hey... I seem to remember something..." She took out the token given by the Eightfold Son of God from her bag.

Thomas, who was originally planning to go there, was surprised when he saw the token that Luo Xiaoyue took out.

The token appeared and the whole place fell silent. Shengjia looked at the token and was petrified on the spot. He thought to himself that this was not good. It could be said that this kick had hit a landmine.

Thomas broke the silence and examined the token carefully: "I heard... that Lord Yae-no-miyaji made some friends outside... Could it be..."

Shengjia's expression instantly changed dramatically, his expression changing rapidly like a Sichuan opera face-changing. He first revealed a hint of astonishment, then coughed awkwardly twice and stammered, "This... ahem, why didn't you tell me this earlier! Oh my, if I knew you were friends of Lord Yae, how could I dare to be so inconsiderate! I'm so sorry!"

Upon hearing this, Keijiro, who was standing by, was also shocked. He stared at everyone with wide eyes and muttered in disbelief: "Yae...Palace Master? They are all friends of Palace Master Yae? This is really unexpected! Katsuie Group Leader...we..."

At this moment, Luo Xiaoyue glared at Keijiro and Katsuie with an unhappy look on her face, and said unhappily, "Shut up, both of you! I'm in a terrible mood today. When I see Sister Shenzi later, I'm going to complain to her and let her vent my anger for me!"

Paimon opened his mouth in surprise and said to himself, "Wow, that pink-haired fox actually has such a big background! I never realized it before!"

When Thomas heard Paimon addressing Yae Shenzi, he couldn't help but sweat a few drops on his forehead and quickly reminded her, "Uh... Miss Paimon, if you really address that adult like that, I'm afraid it will cause some bad trouble!"

However, just as Thomas finished speaking, a charming voice suddenly came from behind them: "Huh, I was wondering why you always sneeze. It turns out that it was you, little guy, who was secretly teasing me behind my back!" Everyone turned around and saw Yae Shinto standing there with a smile on his face, a playful look in his eyes.

Kurisu: "Uh..." He knew that it was not appropriate for him to interrupt, so it was better for him to just shut up.

Yae Shenzi gracefully extended her delicate hand and gently took the thick account book. She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze as sharp as a torch, staring intently at the account book in her hands, as if she could see through the densely packed numbers and words and perceive the truth behind them.

Then, she raised her head and cast a sharp gaze at Keijiro, who stood nearby. Her red lips parted as she spoke slowly, "Such a despicable act is a blasphemy against the Shogun's will! The Shogun ordered the country to be closed to the outside world in order to maintain peace and stability in Inazuma, not to allow people like you to use this opportunity to force innocent people to death!" At this point, her voice rose slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction and anger etched in her tone.

Then, Yae Shinto murmured softly and thoughtfully: "Hmm... However, for an ordinary mortal, if I am lucky enough to die under the sword of God, perhaps it can be regarded as a different kind of honor?" This sentence seems light and indifferent, but the deterrent power contained in it makes people shudder.

Hearing this, Keijiro, who had been holding onto hope, turned pale. His legs gave way, and he fell to his knees with a thud. He then slumped forward in a standard kotosaki pose. He kowtowed relentlessly, begging with a tearful voice, "Mmmmm... Lord Palace Administrator, please spare me! I know I was wrong. This matter should never have alerted the General. Please, Lord Palace Administrator, spare me this time!" Keijiro was terrified, and his previous arrogance was gone.

Katsuie, watching this scene nearby, felt even more apprehensive. Beads of sweat dripped from his forehead, soaking his clothes. He knew full well that he had participated in this exploitation of foreign merchants and profited greatly from it. Now that his deeds had been exposed, if he were held accountable, he would be held responsible. So, he could only lower his head and shrink his body, hoping to reduce his presence and avoid attracting the attention of Yae Shinko.

Yae Kamiko gently closed the account book, frowned slightly, and muttered dissatisfiedly: "Hmph! This really damages the image of our Inazuma! How does this Kanjo Bugyo do his job? Oh, in my opinion, the Hiiragi family seems to be no longer suitable to continue to be in charge of this position... Hey! That big guy over there, quickly go and call Hiiragi Shinsuke to this palace!" Her gentle yet majestic voice echoed in the air.

Paimon shrank back and muttered softly, "Although Sister Shenzi's tone sounds quite casual, I don't know why, but she feels so scary. She is completely different from the last time I saw her in Liyue."

Katsuie, who was standing aside, trembled involuntarily when he heard Yae Shinko's order. He quickly lowered his head and replied, "Your Excellency...Yes, sir..." Then he turned around and ran away in shame like a frightened rabbit.

Yaejinko turned to look at Mr. Kurisu, a gentle smile on her face, and said soothingly, "Mr. Kurisu, please relax. What's coming up is a thorough cleanup, so you don't have to worry about future retaliation. If you have any concerns or know anything, feel free to tell us without reservation. After all, Inazuma is like a garden infested with insects, and we urgently need to get rid of these pests."

Kurisu bowed slightly, a look of gratitude on his face as he said, "Then... I'd like to ask for your help, Lord Palace Administrator. We are truly fortunate to have your assistance in this matter!"

Yae Shinko, who was standing aside, smiled lightly and waved her hands, responding in a delicate voice: "Oh, I won't help you for no reason. This time, it's purely for Xiaoyue's sake that I took action to deal with those ignorant little bastards who dared to bully her. As for clearing up other troubles by the way, it's just a matter of convenience." After saying that, her smart eyes blinked mischievously.

Jiulisu nodded quickly in agreement: "Of course, of course! We all remember the love and care that Lord Palace Administrator has for Miss Xiaoyue. If Lord Palace Administrator needs the International Chamber of Commerce in the future, just say a word, and we will do our best without any intention of refusing!" His tone was sincere and firm, as if he had made a solemn oath.

Paimon blinked his eyes, looked at Yae Shenzi expectantly, and said excitedly, "Hey, Sister Shenzi, since we have such a powerful person like you to help us, then we can easily go to see Lord Thunder God, right?"

Yaejinko smiled slightly, shook her head gently, and replied slowly, "Little Paimon, don't be anxious... Now is not the best time. Even the venerable Thunder God is ignoring me now, shutting himself in his room all day and refusing to leave."

Hearing this, Paimon opened her mouth in surprise and muttered in disbelief: "I never thought it would be like this! What should I do?" She waved her little hands anxiously in the air.

Seeing Paimon anxious like an ant on a hot pan, Yaejinko couldn't help but chuckle, "But, there is still a way."

When Paimong heard this, her dim eyes suddenly lit up, like stars suddenly twinkling in the night sky. She couldn't wait to rush over to Yae Shenzi and said anxiously, "Sister Shenzi, please tell us what to do!"

Yaejinko gently raised her hand, white as mutton-fat jade, and casually smoothed the silky pink hair by her ear. She continued slowly, "Though Lord Thunder God rarely ventures out, he still pays close attention to everything about Inazuma. If we can solve some of the problems that have troubled Inazuma for a long time, perhaps we can attract her attention."

Ying frowned slightly, her beautiful eyebrows twisted into a small knot, lost in thought. After a moment, she raised her head, her eyes thoughtful, and asked seriously, "What kind of problem would be enough to attract her attention?"

The corners of Yaejinko's mouth curled up, creating a charming arc, but a subtle cunning flashed in her eyes. "For example, the mysterious power fluctuations that have appeared recently in Yingxiang Mountain are said to be related to an ancient evil. That power is obscure and powerful. If we can find out the truth about this, it will surely attract the attention of Lord Thunder God."

When Paimon heard this, he patted his chest without hesitation and said confidently: "Then let's set off to Shadow Mountain!"

Yae Shenzi nodded slightly, his eyes showing some concern, and said softly: "Well, but I'm afraid this trip will not be easy. You must be more careful and don't act rashly."

Ying's eyes were firm, like the stars that never go out in the night sky, and she said solemnly: "Don't worry, we will do our best to fulfill our mission."

After saying that, Ying and Paimon hurried towards Yingxiang Mountain without hesitation, and their figures gradually disappeared in the distance.

Yaejinko smiled cunningly: "This way, I won't have to run around here and there by myself."

She looked in the direction of the Fengxing Mansion.

"Oh my, these idiots, do they really think they can get away with this so easily?" She whispered to herself, fiddling with the account book in her hand.

At this moment, a mysterious figure quietly appeared in the corner of the room. "Sister Fox, what should we do next? Ah~ I'm so sleepy~" the person asked in a low voice.

Yae Shenzi tilted his head slightly, a sly glint in his eyes. "Don't rush. Let them lose their composure. The evidence in this account book isn't enough. If we want to thoroughly punish the Kanding Bugyo, we need to uncover more."

Mysterious little guy: "Then I'll go to bed first."

She slowly walked to the window and looked out at the deserted streets of the outlying islands. Under the lockdown order, foreign merchants were complaining constantly, and the domestic situation was becoming increasingly tense.

After receiving the news at his residence, Hiiragi Shinsuke angrily swept all the tea sets on the table to the ground. "Damn Keitaro, you actually caused me such a big trouble!" His eyes were red, and his heart was filled with fear and anger.

Shengjia said tremblingly, "Sir, what should we do now? It seems that Yae Shenzi will not let us go easily."

Shinsuke Hiiragi took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "We must find Keitaro as soon as possible and make him shut up. We can't let this get out. No... I've given Travelers a hard time before, but... I'm done. This kick is like kicking a slime barrel."

However, by this time, Keitaro had already gone into hiding, like a frightened bird. He knew that if his crimes were fully exposed, he would face catastrophic consequences. He always regretted that if he had restrained himself, he might not have ended up in this situation.

In a quiet yet mysterious corner of the outlying island, a group of businessmen dressed in exotic costumes are sitting together, their faces full of anger and anxiety, discussing fiercely the various unfair treatments they have encountered in the land of Inazuma.

"These Inazumas are completely lawless! The goods we worked so hard to transport were seized for no reason, and the taxes keep snowballing, rising again and again! If this continues, we won't be able to continue our business!" A burly man in the crowd shouted angrily, waving his thick arms. His booming voice seemed to pierce the air, venting his anger.

At this moment, Kurisu, who had been silent the entire time, slowly raised his head, a subtle sly glint in his eyes. He coughed lightly, cleared his throat, and spoke: "Everyone, don't be so quick to get angry. I have good news for you all. From today on, for the next five years, we won't have to pay a single cent of tax!"

As soon as the words fell, the previously noisy scene fell silent. Everyone stared at Kurisu with wide eyes, as if they had misheard. After a long while, someone finally came to their senses and stammered, "President... President, are you crazy? How could such a good thing happen? What exactly do you mean by that?"

Facing the crowd's doubts, Kurisu smiled faintly and slowly explained, "Actually, there's nothing particularly complicated about it. Some time ago, I happened to meet and help a friend, and this friend happened to be acquainted with a powerful figure close to Lord Lei Shen. Because she interceded, they naturally helped me with this convenience!"

After saying this, Kurisu stroked his beard proudly.

"How did you help?"

"I sold the grain to her at a discount. I never thought I could get such a benefit."

The news gradually reached Yaejinko's ears, and she pondered inwardly, "It seems that Kurisu is a smart man. I'll leave the rest to him... and..."

So, she kicked the stuffed doll beside her and said, "Little raccoon dog, it's time to work."

"Hah~ What are you going to do?"

"Disguise yourself as a soldier, take this Tengu Order, and go get all my money. By the way... pass on a little information to those merchants, and put some pressure on the tax officials at the Kanjo Bugyo."

"Ah? That's so troublesome... You bad fox, you're abusing me. I'm going to die of exhaustion."

"Next time I'll give you a safe place to sleep."

"Okay, I'll get the job done quickly."

Determine Fengxing Mansion——

At this moment, news came that Keitaro had been found. Hiiragi Shinsuke was overjoyed and quickly sent someone to bring him to him secretly.

"Keitaro, do you know how much trouble your actions have caused us?" Hiiragi Shinsuke shouted angrily.

Keitaro was so frightened that he was shaking all over. "Sir, please spare me! I was also confused for a moment."

Just as Shinsuke Hiiragi was about to deal with Keitaro, Yaegamiko suddenly appeared with her men.

"Wow, this is such a wonderful show." She was still smiling, but that smile made everyone present shudder.

Hiiragi Shinsuke's expression changed drastically. "Master Palace Administrator, you...why are you here?"

Yae Shinko gently waved the folding fan in his hand, "If I hadn't come, how could I have seen this wonderful scene?"

Shinsuke Hiiragi said respectfully: "Lord Palace Administrator, I originally wanted to inform you, but considering that you have to deal with various memorials for the Shogun during this period... I was hesitating whether to do so, but it's just right that you are here." As he said that, he asked someone to bring out Kagura Keijiro.

Hiiragi Shinsuke sternly said, "I've already investigated thoroughly. It's this fellow who enriched himself and committed all sorts of evil. He actually did such a shameless thing right under my nose, embarrassing friends who came to Inazuma to do business and tarnishing Inazuma's image. It's simply shameful!"

Yae Shinko was still looking at him with a smile, watching him sweat profusely.

He thought to himself: Could it be that the evidence of my corruption has also been brought out? No way! If that were the case, the Hiiragi family would really be finished, damn this old fox...

Yaejinko suddenly felt a little unhappy, and she asked: "Master Hiiragi, did you just curse me in your heart?"

Shinsuke Hiiragi's cold sweat deepened. This was the most famous demon, so it was perfectly normal for him to possess the ability to read minds. Was the Hiiragi family truly doomed to fail in his generation? He stumbled, "No... no... how could I dare? My Lord, my admiration for you is as unending as a torrent of water... Your heart is evident to all the world."

Yaejinko nodded with satisfaction. She looked at Kakuashi Keijiro and said, "We'll deal with him according to the rules. He should be dismissed from his post and imprisoned for a short time."

Keijiro's face turned pale. He looked at Sheng Jia with a pleading look, but the strong man closed his eyes and pretended not to know him.

Hiiragi Shinsuke whispered in Keijiro's ear: "Just stay here peacefully. As long as you don't talk nonsense, I can give you some wine and meat in prison, and arrange some other work for you after you get out..."