103: Chapter 103 Feasting the Soul

"Look! It's the Divine Guards!"

"What kind of background does this shop have? Not only have great clans and major powers like the Chen family come, but even the Divine Guards have been mobilized?"

"With the Divine Guards clearing the path, could the person in the flying boat behind them be the County Magistrate himself?"

Seeing this, Lin Xiao hurriedly brought his subordinates out to welcome them.

The Elders, Clan Chiefs, and Guild Masters of the great clans who had originally come to watch the show did not dare to be negligent either.

They all came out to welcome them respectfully.

The flying boat hovered steadily above the shop, and a resonant voice clearly rang out from within.

"I heard that you've opened a new shop, my young friend, and there are some matters that I, the County Magistrate, do not yet fully understand. I invite you to come up and have a chat..."

Upon hearing the County Magistrate's words, the Elders, Clan Chiefs, and Guild Masters exchanged glances, all wearing expressions of anticipation for a good show.

As the County Magistrate finished speaking, a beam of light descended from the flying boat to guide them.

Lin Xiao clearly hadn't expected that merely opening a shop would stir up the County Magistrate.

He took a deep breath, then led a few of his subordinates into the flying boat along the beam of light.

"Lin Xiao greets the County Magistrate. Please forgive me for not coming out to welcome you from afar."

His subordinates also bowed and saluted the County Magistrate along with Lin Xiao.

The County Magistrate, dressed in magnificent robes, sat upright on the main seat. Facing Lin Xiao's salute, he laughed and waved his hand.

"There is no need for such formalities. Someone, bring a seat!"

Following the County Magistrate's order, a Divine Guard quickly brought over a brand-new small table and chair.

"I came uninvited this time because I saw the flyer you distributed, my young friend. There are some points I don't understand, and I hope you can clarify them for me."

Before coming over, Magistrate Mei Fang had already gained a clear understanding of Lin Xiao's background.

Xuanyuan Star, the Lin family. Even as County Magistrate, he dared not show the slightest disrespect given this identity.

If it weren't for the fact that the commotion the other party caused was truly too large, he might have just turned a blind eye to it.

Lin Xiao clearly hadn't expected that opening a shop would attract the County Magistrate. Although he felt very uneasy upon hearing the other party's words,

he had no choice but to bite the bullet.

"Whatever it is that puzzles you, County Magistrate, I will certainly tell you everything I know without holding anything back."

"You don't need to be so nervous, my young friend. The main reason I sought you out is because of your newly opened Commission Temple.

According to your flyer, anyone registered at your temple can purchase a certain quota of resources at half price every month. Is this true?"

"That is indeed true. If this violates any taboos, I will go back and change it immediately."

"It's not that there are any taboos, but I noticed you don't seem to have any specific restrictions. In just half a day, the number of demigods and gods who have registered must already be in the hundreds of thousands.

And more people are still gathering here continuously. This county has just gone through a catastrophe. It is rare that you, my young friend, are willing to contribute to the county at this time.

Originally, this would be a good thing, but based on your current actions, the amount of divine power points you will need to pay out after a month will likely be a terrifying figure. If you cannot produce the promised divine power points by then..."

The County Magistrate did not finish his sentence. He just stared straight at Lin Xiao.

One reason he came this time was to find out if the other party actually had the ability to pay for these promises.

If the other party could truly fulfill these promises, he also wanted to see if he could scrape some benefits from it.

Don't let the fact that he is a County Magistrate fool you; while he handles a significant amount of resources and divine power points every year, most of them must be turned over, and what he can actually keep for himself is not much.

Saying it's not much isn't entirely accurate, though. Compared to ordinary Third-order Deitys, even some Clan Chiefs of Third-order great clans certainly don't have as much income as the County Magistrate.

However, as County Magistrate, he wants to go further and become a Intermediate God.

And to ascend to become a Intermediate God, he needs more resources. It is precisely because of this that he never misses any opportunity to rake in resources.

Lin Xiao's activity this time allowed the County Magistrate to see an opportunity. If even ordinary demigods and gods can obtain substantial resources here,

shouldn't he, the dignified County Magistrate, also take some?

If it weren't for the fact that Lin Xiao's identity made him wary, he might have even pinned a charge on the other party and robbed them directly upon coming here.

Of course, if he really were to do it, it certainly wouldn't be so crude.

The words just now were actually hinting at the other party.

Lin Xiao carefully mulled over the County Magistrate's words for a moment and immediately understood what the other party meant. Wasn't this just hinting for him to provide benefits?

Thinking this through, his heart, which had been somewhat uneasy, immediately calmed down. He had actually considered whether he should give the County Magistrate some sort of gesture beforehand.

It was just that he couldn't quite gauge the other party's temper; what if the man was upright and incorruptible? Wouldn't he be walking straight into a trap by offering a bribe?

Now that the other party had opened his mouth, Lin Xiao didn't mind filling it all at once! Both the other party's status and strength made it worth his while to feed him well.

"Your reminder is well-taken, my lord. I was indeed a bit inconsiderate; I actually forgot about the issue of taxation. That was truly inappropriate of me!"

"Although my temple has not yet started operating, taxation is an important Foundation for the county! I am willing to offer ten percent of the total volume to you, my lord, hoping to do my small part for the county."

"Additionally, the previous incident allowed me to witness the hard work of the Divine Guards. If the Divine Guards are willing to register at my place, I am willing to give each of them double the divine power points!"

"Of course, they are your subordinates after all, my lord. I wouldn't dare to bestow favors casually, so this extra portion will be handed directly to you, my lord."

"And then you can personally bestow it upon the Divine Guards..."

Lin Xiao's reply, which dodged the actual question, caused a startling brilliance to erupt in the County Magistrate's eyes. His previously very serious expression melted away instantly like ice and snow.

"Hahahaha, what are you talking about, my young friend? It is rare that you can extend a helping hand at such a time. With your monthly resource assistance,

it will play an important role in the stability of the county! Although the thieves have been brought to justice, there are still quite a few petty villains in the county recently taking advantage of the situation to cause trouble.

In a moment, I will assign a team of Divine Guards to help you maintain order. If there are any blind fools who dare to make things difficult for you, my young friend, they will naturally help you clear them out."

"In the future, if you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come find me. Supporting local enterprises is also my duty as County Magistrate."

Ten percent of the profits, and handed directly to him personally. Plus the portion for the Divine Guards, it added up to an extra income of at least ten million divine power points per month.

It couldn't even be considered extra income anymore; these resources were several times higher than all his income as County Magistrate combined!

Over ten million divine power points per month, that's over one hundred million divine power points a year!

With this income, he could also try to start collecting Materials for the construction of the temple. The Intermediate God realm didn't seem so far away anymore...

Thinking this through, Magistrate Mei Fang secretly made up his mind. Starting today, this Commission Temple would be the most important industry in Anping County. Bar none!

"It is rare to see such a sincere heart from you, my young friend. Such a good thing that benefits the entire county should be something everyone participates in!"