Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo'

Chapter 1013 543: Ghost King Steals the Peach_3

Gui Jianchou walked out of the cottage, clasped his fists toward Cui Tiq, and said: "The green mountains remain unchanged, the water will flow forever. I will remember this kindness today, and when we meet again, I will surely not fall short in courtesy. Farewell!"

Gui Jianchou left, and Cui Tiq led the Knife Labor Ghosts back to the main peak. Because the Ghost Servant had previously dampened their spirits, Cui Tiq extended the celebration time by an hour.

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In the office, Li Banfeng sipped his tea, quietly observing Du Wenming.

Du Wenming's previous stance was very firm, only agreeing to one condition from Li Qi, which was to waive the shipping fees.

But now, Du Wenming's attitude had changed.

Because Li Qi kept delaying, if it continued like this, the matter of his promotion could be put on hold indefinitely.

"Five thousand," Du Wenming offered a new figure, "I'll immediately send an inquiry to the higher-ups. As long as it's confirmed that the Inner State won't go to war, this thing is as good as done."

"Five thousand is no good, 'as good as done' is no good," Li Banfeng clarified his demand, "Ten thousand is the bottom line, see the person first, then proceed."

Du Wenming didn't like Li Qi's negotiation style, but in the end, he agreed.

According to the agreement, Li Qi would first go to the Soda Kiln to negotiate, and after obtaining the other's ceasefire intentions, he would notify Du Wenming.

Du Wenming would submit a request, allocate ten thousand people to Li Qi, who would then secure a substantial ceasefire commitment.

With the matter settled, Li Banfeng immediately set off for the Soda Kiln.

Negotiations weren't necessary; Li Banfeng had long struck a deal with Luo Lijun and obtained the Contract Book, this time going to the Soda Kiln mainly to hand over the New Land to Ma Wu.

Li Banfeng had long wanted to hand over a New Land to Ma Wu, but the Contract Book-complete New Land was extremely dangerous. With He Yuxiu's Cloud Top Cultivation level, it was challenging to guard the territory, and given Ma Wu's current cultivation, even with all household Support, there was no chance to guard the territory.

Fortunately, Ma Wu had Feng Daiku. Li Qi and Ma Wu offered very favorable conditions, but Feng Daiku refused, her reason being that managing the Pants Belt Pit and Soda Kiln had already consumed too much of her energy, and she had no spare effort to manage the New Land.

The energy wasn't the main concern, the main concern was that a fully Contract Book-complete New Land attracted too many eyes, and Feng Daiku feared she couldn't guard it.

Now with the Three-Headed People, Feng Daiku had gained some confidence, and she agreed to help Ma Wu, with Li Banfeng leaving a New Land and five thousand Three-Headed People to them.

The remaining five thousand people, Li Banfeng planned to take to Qi Qiu City.

Qiu Luoye was at home, eating pumpkin, savoring each sweet and delicious bite.

Old Hu reminded him, "Guests are here!"

Qiu Luoye immediately put away the pumpkin and picked up the leg of lamb on the table to gnaw on.

Seeing Li Qi arrive, Qiu Luoye was delighted, told Old Hu to quickly prepare a feast, and the two chatted while eating.

Li Qi spoke about the Three-Headed People, Qiu Luoye laughed and said: "You don't need to discuss this with me, just send them here."

"Big Brother Qiu, I have a piece of New Land, which I'd like you to manage as well."

Qiu Luoye looked at the map and asked, "This piece of land, is it similar to the one you intended?"

"What's the intended one?"

"That sturdy one, obviously good for rearing!"

"You mean He Yuxiu?" Li Qi nodded, "It's the same, two Contract Books, all complete."

Qiu Luoye shook his head and said: "I can't help with this, Old Qi, I see you as a younger brother, I'll be frank with you, this territory is excellent, but it's different from other New Land, it can't be neglected, or it'll definitely be snatched away.

The territory of Qi Qiu City is immense, just dealing with the trifles in the territory keeps me busy, if I were to help you manage the New Land, I'd not be able to oversee Qi Qiu City."

Qiu Luoye was truthful, the first batch of Pioneers received protection from the Local Deity, even if they became Proper Land, this protection remained effective, and indeed Qiu Luoye had many matters to handle.

Li Qi said: "What if we give this territory to Big Brother Shui?"

Qiu Luoye contemplated for a long time, but still shook his head: "Shui Yongquan won't do."

"Are you worried he can't guard it?"

Qiu Luoye knew Shui Yongquan well, "The man is capable, but overly timid. If you give him the territory, he wouldn't dare accept it, even if he did, if the Inner State intimidated him, he might just hand it over; that's why this place definitely can't be given to him."

"Who else would be suitable?"

Qiu Luoye thought for a while, then said: "You have an acquaintance who knows a lot of words, that girl is trustworthy!"

"You mean Xiao Yeci?" Li Banfeng shook his head, "She's only at Earth Layer Two, far from a Local Deity!"

"A bit far indeed," Qiu Luoye pondered again, then turned to Li Qi: "Old Qi, such a good territory, why don't you keep it yourself?"

Li Banfeng said: "I am in the Outside Provinces, I truly can't manage it."

"Then there's no solution, you can only leave it to that disappointing acquaintance."

Li Banfeng laughed: "Do I have so many acquaintances? Which one is disappointing?"

"That crazy one."

"You mean Chu Er? Her cultivation level doesn't seem high either."

Qiu Luoye smiled: "Cultivation level isn't high, but her foundation is solid, her master is Bitter Granny, her father is Chu Shaoqiang, not many dare provoke her."

Li Banfeng slightly frowned: "Chu Shaoqiang is someone from the Inner State."

Qiu Luoye shook his head and said: "Old Qi, there's no need to worry, we are giving the territory to that girl, not to Chu Shaoqiang.

Honestly, I truly don't think much of that girl, she's fierce and ruthless, with a venomous temperament, if you make her your main wife, I'd be a hundred times displeased,

But that girl treats you well, she fought with her father for you, I saw it with my own eyes, with the territory in her hands, I am genuinely at ease."