Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

Li Yuan descended the mountain and returned to the capital of the Qian Kingdom.

He found an inn to stay at and then went to a restaurant.

Having finally escaped the desolate place, Li Yuan was preparing to sample the delicacies of this world when he discovered...

This other world is really quite backward!

It's understandable that there's no fried chicken or burgers.

Li Yuan couldn't accept that there wasn't even barbecue or hot pot.

The primitiveness here still remains in the era of salt, vinegar, and cloth.

Chewing on dry steamed buns and pickled vegetables, Li Yuan ordered another plate of meat.

The waiter respectfully brought it over.

Li Yuan glanced at it: "I don't eat beef."

Waiter: "Huh?"

"You ordered the beef slices yourself, sir!"

Li Yuan coughed lightly: "Oh? Really? Put it down, I was just kidding!"

The beef tasted bland, though it was supposed to be real beef.

At this moment, Li Yuan truly missed the era when all flowers bloomed on Earth!

"Let's wander around outside first, and maybe pick up some things that aren't available in Ansan."

"When I go back to Anshan in the future, I will definitely promote farming, develop culture, and promote the local delicacies!"

Li Yuan chewed on the beef, his mind racing.

While Li Yuan was still lost in thought, the restaurant door was suddenly pushed open.

A slender yet spirited figure walked in from the doorway.

"Li Xiaoyao! I've finally found you!"

A bead of sweat glistened on Zhao Wanjun's beautiful face.

Her voice was clear and full of energy.

Li Yuan suddenly felt a sense of disorientation, as if he were in a distant fantasy drama series...

Then he remembered that he was now using the alias Li Xiaoyao.

"Ahem, what does Magistrate Zhao want with me?"

Li Yuan picked up a slice of beef and stuffed it into his mouth.

Zhao Wanjun walked over and sat down next to Li Yuan in a very natural and open manner.

"I want to know, how did you determine that someone went up on the roof that night and was injured?"

Zhao Wanjun didn't mince words and asked the question that was on her mind.

"Back then, you were still locked up in jail!"

"I interrogated those two jailers thoroughly and confirmed that they hadn't let you out!"

Li Yuan observed a moment of silence for the two honest and easily deceived jailers:

"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed."

Hearing Li Yuan's cryptic words, Zhao Wanjun couldn't help but feel a little anxious:

"Just cooperate, and if you help me catch the thief, the yamen will reward you handsomely!"

Li Yuan was pondering whether the thieves could be considered one of the reasons for the chaos in the capital.

Seeing Li Yuan's hesitant expression, Zhao Wanjun assumed that Li Yuan was bothered by what had happened before.

She gritted her teeth, stood up, and bowed to Li Yuan.

"I, Zhao Wanjun, have always been decisive and responsible in my actions!"

"What happened that day should have been simply taken you two back for questioning!"

"However, due to the sudden case, I forgot to inform others when I left in a hurry, which led to a misunderstanding by the constables and resulted in you being detained for several days!"

"If you still harbor resentment about what happened before, please accept my bow once more!"

In the Qian Kingdom, where etiquette was highly valued, it was always the common people who bowed to officials, never officials who bowed to the common people.

Having grown up in such an environment, Zhao Wanjun's willingness to sacrifice her reputation and repeatedly apologize to Li Yuan demonstrates considerable courage and sincerity.

Li Yuan calmly ate a slice of beef:

"Well... I really can't tell you the real reason why I was able to discover those things."

The identities of immortals and gods must not be revealed, otherwise it would cause unrest among mortals.

Besides, isn't it obvious that a mountain god from elsewhere would reveal his identity in an area governed by other mountain gods, causing mortals to kneel and worship him?

Two gods cannot share one mountain; vying for incense offerings is taboo.

There was no major grudge, and Li Yuan didn't want to break ties with that old man for the time being.

"Just think of me as having special abilities!"

"Special abilities?" Zhao Wanjun straightened up, somewhat puzzled.

Li Yuan offered a brief explanation.

Zhao Wanjun was relieved: "So you are one of those reclusive individuals with special abilities!"

Li Yuan nodded: "Just understand it that way."

"So, you're willing to help me solve the problem of the thieves in the capital?" Zhao Wanjun's eyes lit up.

The Qian Kingdom rarely sees extraordinary people traveling here. If Li Yuan could help with the matter of the thief, it might be twice as effective with half the effort.

Li Yuan thought for a moment, then rubbed his fingers together: "If Magistrate Zhao offers some benefits, I am willing to do my best to help."

“I, Li, am very fond of all kinds of rare jade, precious medicine, and unusual objects.”

Hearing this, Zhao Wanjun felt relieved.

If Li Yuan is truly an extraordinary person who helps others without asking for anything in return, then she would have to question Li Yuan's motives.

"Don't worry about that. If you help me catch the thief, I will give you the Crimson Blood Jade, which is worth a thousand gold pieces, from my family's collection!"

Zhao Wanjun thought about it for a moment and readily agreed.

Li Yuan said "Oh," and immediately clapped his hands: "Great!"

Crimson Blood Jade is a rare treasure. If it is properly nourished by immortal energy, it may transform into the Mother of Jade.

If the Crimson Jade Mother is truly cultivated, then Anshan will possess a jade vein...

"Is this Crimson Jade a collection of your elders, or...?" Li Yuan asked casually.

Zhao Wanjun replied without hesitation: "It was collected by my father and is quite treasured."

Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Then you dare to give it away? You're not kidding me, are you?"

Hearing this, Zhao Wanjun pouted: "I can afford to give away a piece of broken jade! Do you think my father would beat me to death?"

"If you successfully help me, I will offer you the Crimson Jade with both hands!"

Li Yuan was dumbfounded, and gave a thumbs up: "Great! Great, great, great!"

"Filial piety! Great filial piety!"

"Your father is truly blessed to have you!"

The two left the restaurant and headed to the government office.

Along the way, Zhao Wanjun gave Li Yuan a brief account of the Beijing thief incident.

This thief is peculiar; not only does he rob the rich, but he also...

They only stole gold.

If a family hoarded too much silver, the thief would leave a note telling them to quickly exchange it for gold so he could make his move.

"So arrogant?" Li Yuan was surprised.

Not only that, this thief also had some lewd hobbies.

He liked to steal the lining of women's undergarments.

"And a bit perverted!" Li Yuan spat.

Zhao Wanjun's face flushed slightly: "This thief is arrogant and lewd; the women's undergarments and bras he stole, in the end..."

Li Yuan asked curiously, "Stop keeping me in suspense, tell me quickly!"

"Of course, don't overthink it. I'm not just curious; I'm just trying to understand the details of the case!"

Li Yuan pretended to be serious.

Zhao Wanjun rolled her eyes at Li Yuan: "That thief will eventually take all those stolen undergarments and bras, get them dirty, and throw them into the yamen!"

"This is a demonstration against the government, an insult to the laws of Qian Kingdom!"

Zhao Wanjun became increasingly angry as she spoke.

Li Yuan gave a long "oh" to indicate that he understood.

That stain is so obvious, it deserves to be highlighted.

The thief was a thief, and a perverted one at that.

The two arrived at the yamen, and Zhao Wanjun gave Li Yuan a set of official blue robes.

"For the time being, you will be my assistant, Zhao Siya. Wear this official robe for now. Also, cheer up!"

Zhao Wanjun was furious when she saw Li Yuan's lazy expression.

Li Yuan straightened his neck: "What, do I look tired right now?"

"You look very weak!" Zhao Wanjun pouted.

Just then, a yamen runner walked by.

"Director Zhao, which frail young master is bothering you this time?"

The yamen runner glared at Li Yuan, clearly displeased with these privileged children of officials.

Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Who's weak? How did you tell?"

The constable was blunt: "Look at you, so skinny, you can't even stand up straight, and your skin is as white as a piece of cloth, you're obviously weak!"

Li Yuan: "Hey, hey, hey, you can skip your meal, but you can't say whatever you want!"

"I have lost a little weight, but calling me weak is going too far!"

"It's all a bluff!" The constable sneered as he left.