Chapter 22: A mixture of joy and sorrow
As far as Yue Yu knew, the land of this world, although in terms of production, far exceeded the ancient times of the world in Yue Yu's previous life. However, in terms of cost, it is also more than two to three times that of the latter.
In fact, in the fields, in addition to all kinds of rodents, they steal food. There are also many birds in the air, and occasionally they feed on various crops. And if you encounter that swarm of insects, it will be a disaster. The danger of any creature in this world is far greater than that of the beasts in his previous life.
Therefore, in addition to the normal farming manpower, the manpower paid in protecting the fields is much more.
And like this canyon land controlled by their Yuejia City, the situation is quite good. After hundreds of years of purging, the demon beasts here can no longer pose a danger. The surrounding mountains also blocked the footsteps of those large demon beasts. But even so, the fields outside the city and the tenants responsible for farming also need a certain amount of force to protect.
And the Yue Yu family's manor employs two first-level martial artists and four ninth-level warriors. Compared with other large households in the city, the level of one low-level martial artist and two high-level warriors per thousand acres of land is much higher. Most of the goods produced in the fields each year were taken by these men. But this is also a last resort, in addition to preventing demon beasts, their fields also need to be guarded against [***], they don't have enough strength, but I'm afraid that they will not harvest the grains.
In fact, the resignation of the two martial artists in the manor is not a big deal in normal times. I don't know how many low-level martial artists have nothing to do in this city, so it's a big deal to hire two more in the city in the next few days. But the problem lies in the timing, which is precisely the time to propose marriage, and recently it is the time of the autumn harvest. If Jin Xu didn't have any other backhand to pressure them to submit, Yue Yu wouldn't believe it even if he was killed.
Sent Xiao Cui away, when Yue Yu stepped into the main house. At this moment, the scattered porcelain pieces and dishes on the ground have not been completely cleaned. Although Yue Zhang's face had returned to normal, his hands that were constantly twitching exposed their owners, and his mood was far less calm than it seemed on the surface.
"Mother, why do you do this, don't be angry with these people!"
Yue Yu didn't salute like he did this time, but walked straight behind Yue Zhang's and rubbed her shoulders for her.
"How can I not be angry when that guy hits your sister with the idea?"
Yue Zhang's face was ugly and he snorted coldly, and he didn't blame Yue Yu for his rudeness. Instead, he turned his head and stared at Yue Yu's face for a long time before sighing. "Yu'er, I plan to send you to Licheng temporarily, and work as an apprentice in my clan's pharmacy over there for a few years before coming back, what do you think?"
Yue Yu was stunned again, even if his heart was like an iron stone, he couldn't help but be touched at this moment, and a little warmth rose in his heart.
- Even if he was humiliated so much for the sake of his son, Yue Zhang's still didn't blame him at all, but was thinking about him everywhere, which could be regarded as doting.
If he was still the original Yue Yu, then leaving Yuejia City was indeed a way out. If you are able to become a pharmacist, you are also eligible to inherit a certain amount of land. In addition, within the mother clan of the Yue Zhang clan, these dangers in the Yue family city can also be avoided temporarily. It's just that his 'mother' doesn't know how many favors she will go to, and how many people will put down her face in front of her to plead.
Yue Yu didn't want to see this scene now, not to mention, in addition to emotional factors, going to a completely unfamiliar environment as an apprentice was probably a constraint for him.
Thinking of this, Yue Yu's gaze swept Ran Li again. I saw that this guy was restless, looking like he wanted to speak and stopped, and his face was full of chagrin.
Yue Yu couldn't help but secretly say in his heart Sure enough, this Ran Li has been raised by Yue Zhang's family since the death of his parents until he was seven years old. completely regards the latter as his mother, and he can't see Yue Zhang's being wronged at all. And five months ago, although he used a gambling contract to force Ran Li to keep it secret for him. But looking at the current situation, it is really difficult to say how long it can be kept secret.
If this guy was really as honest as he appeared, Yue Yu would not be worried, but Ran Li's surname was far from as simple as he appeared. And even if Ran Li had always kept his promise, Yue Zhang's family would sooner or later be able to find something from the abnormality in his expression.
Yue Yu thought to himself that it would be better to talk about it than this. He couldn't bear it, Yue Zhang's family had been worried about his affairs,
With a decision in his heart, Yue Yu did not hesitate, and directly mobilized the true yuan in his body and input it into his palm. Then he assisted him in massaging techniques to relax Yue Zhang's muscles and invigorate his blood. At the beginning, Yue Zhang didn't feel anything abnormal, and it wasn't until a moment later that his body trembled violently, and the teacup in his hand almost fell to the ground.
I couldn't help but admire Yue Zhang's city, but after just a few breaths, Yue Yu felt that the trembling sensation coming from under his hand had all disappeared. And after the mood calmed down, Yue Zhang's first action was to wave his hand. Motioning to the servants, who had already cleaned the house more or less well, to all stand down.
"Yu'er, this is a fourth-level Great Mixed Yuan Force?"
When the last person closes the door of the main house. Yue Zhang's family slowly put down the teacup and turned his head to ask Yue Yu for confirmation. However, maybe even Yue Zhang himself couldn't notice it, her breathing suddenly became extremely heavy at this moment, and her eyes were filled with endless longing and eagerness.
Yue Yu smiled but did not answer, and continued to massage Yue Zhang's shoulder. Ran Li over there, but he couldn't help it anymore, grabbed his head with his hand and said with a smile: "Actually, it was already level four three months ago." And in a few days, the young master's Great Mixed Yuan Gong may have another breakthrough. Didn't I say it earlier, Master, you don't have to worry about him, Young Master said he was talking about it—"
"So I'm not dreaming right now?"
From Ran Li's face, he got the exact answer. The expression on Yue Zhang's face suddenly became more complicated. In addition to the surprise, there is also a little more pleasure and peace of mind. She first folded her hands and chanted the names of the gods and Buddhas, and then prayed to Yue Yu's father. And when he was done with all this, Yue Zhang's hand slapped back, knocking Yue Yu's hands down, and then looked back again with a little anger. "It's good to know how to hide your strength, but do you need to hide it from your mother?"
Yue Yu was not surprised when he heard this, and temporarily let go of the worries in his heart. Sure enough, mother's love embraces everything, and it is normal for her own children, no matter how good they are. With Yue Zhang's shrewdness, he didn't even suspect such a strange situation.
And Ran Li, this kid is finally not stupid, not before he agrees. Shake out his achievements and talents in swordsmanship and swordsmanship.
――Actually, it's not that Yue Zhang's family can't know about this. But the problem is that if these things are exposed at one time, it must be difficult for anyone to accept. Especially when Yue Zhang's family had almost completely disappointed him before, it became more and more dangerous. Therefore, Yue Yu's plan is to prepare to precipitate for a while.
"Originally, it was unnecessary, but the child wanted to surprise his mother. ”
Yue Yu continued to press his hand on the shoulder of the Yue Zhang clan, and when he saw this nominal mother, he no longer had the previous sadness. He was indeed happy. And Yue Zhang's heart is in his heart at the moment. He also somewhat understands the feelings when the grievances and sorrows that have been accumulated for several years are suddenly vented. But at this time, it is better to divert her attention first.
"By the way, Mother, I heard that two martial artists on our manor side quit their jobs today?"
"What did Xiaocui, the mouthy girl tell you again?"
Yue Zhang scolded at first, and when it came to this, she was also a little worried. "There's such a thing, and the timing of that person is excellent. A few days ago, a fifth-level lion and crocodile beast came south from the north, and the clan had almost recruited all the martial artists in the city to be on guard at the mouth of the canyon. I'm afraid we won't be able to keep our crops this year—"