Chapter 73 The Situation in the City
Hearing Lei Xiao's straightforward question, Kunbu's fat hand holding the teacup couldn't help but froze.
You know, in this city, for civilians like them, the city lord is the absolute ruler.
While feeling frightened in his heart, Kunbu couldn't help but calm down a bit when he looked at Lei Xiao's unscrupulous indifferent expression and his pounding little heart, and there was once again an uncontrollable reverence in his eyes.
"It seems that the young adult in front of me has a very complicated background."
Thinking of this, Kunbu calmed down, gritted his teeth, and simply told everything he knew.
"That's right, sir, as you may have thought, the reputation of the Lord of Kongqing Town is indeed not very good. It can even be said to be very bad. All of this started a few years ago..."
Through Kunbu's description, Lei Xiao learned.
It turns out that Kongqing Town a few years ago was just a little-known town, and it did not reach the scale of the huge city it is today.
The reason why it developed so rapidly is that the current city owner not only overhauled the roads connecting the surrounding areas, but also used extremely favorable and even discounted investment measures.
In a short period of time, it quickly attracted a large number of businessmen from the surrounding areas to open shops and trade here.
After the city expands to a certain level.
Only then did the current city lord return to his original true appearance and began to exploit even more intensely.
Since the trade network in the surrounding area has taken shape, many merchants have come to settle here with their families.
Therefore, although the income is significantly lower than before, the focus can be on stability and relative safety.
Therefore, most people still choose to stay in Kongqing Town.
Hearing Kunbu say this, Lei Xiao couldn't help but curl his lips and thought to himself: "Good guy, I'm afraid this city lord is not a third-level nine-star farmer. He can cut good leeks."
Directly opposite Lei Xiao, Kunbu swallowed his saliva and continued: "To be honest, sir, such an action naturally aroused great indignation among us businessmen."
"Before the villain, the previous presidents of the chamber of commerce in the city have approached the city lord for negotiation more than once because of this matter."
"In the end, in addition to letting nothing go, even the previous presidents of the chamber of commerce and their families all disappeared mysteriously and disappeared in this city forever."
At this point, a hint of uncontrollable fear suddenly appeared on Kunbu's fat face, and he continued: "On the eve of each disappearance, someone saw the blood scorpion mercenary group appearing around."< br>
"It seems that this city lord is also a cruel and ruthless character, and the reason why the Blood Scorpion Mercenary Group is so rampant here has been found."
After listening to Kunbu's words, Lei Xiao pondered and nodded.
After a while, Lei Xiao asked again, seemingly inadvertently: "So, you businessmen in the city are still very dissatisfied with the city lord?"
"My Lord, I don't want to talk about this casually. If it doesn't work, I have to..."
Kunbu rolled his eyes and quickly made a gesture of wiping his neck.
Then, Kunbu came closer and carefully whispered to Lei Xiao: "Sir, in fact, not only us businessmen, but also the people in the city are complaining about the city lord."
"First, it's because of what the villain just said, condoning the behavior of the Blood Scorpion Mercenary Group in bullying men and dominating women."
"Secondly, compared to other cities, the city lord is also very resourceful when it comes to squeezing civilians. He also claims that it is to better enhance his strength and protect the city."
I saw Kunbu with a bitter look on his face, shaking his head and sighing: "Actually, except for the city lord's cronies and the small number of personal guards, the treatment of ordinary soldiers here is also much worse than that in other cities."
"Understood."
Lei Xiao thought for a while and asked again: "Apart from the Blood Scorpion Mercenary Group, do other mercenary forces also have the same dissatisfaction with the city lord?"
"My lord, that's exactly what it is. The Blood Scorpion Mercenary Group shows no mercy to these colleagues."
Kunbu sighed again and responded: "Sometimes, for a commissioned task, there is a big fight on the spot, which often causes other mercenary groups to be killed or injured. This is a problem for those of us businessmen who often issue tasks. It’s very familiar.”
"What is the relationship between the Phytolacca Trade Fair and the city lord?"
Lei Xiao tapped his fingers on the table and asked again.
"The villain doesn't know the specific situation."
Kunbu shook his head and said frankly: "The Phytolacca Trade Fair has a strong background and rich financial resources, and rarely interacts with ordinary businessmen like us. However, I heard that the Lord of the City has always favored the young president of the Phytolacca Trade Fair. He wanted to take it as his own, but was rejected by the other party. ”
"You are favored and taken for yourself?"
In Lei Xiao's mind, a picture of the philosophical atmosphere that permeated Fantasy Township immediately appeared.
Afterwards, Lei Xiao quickly shook his head, removing this eye-catching scene from his thoughts, and immediately said: "So, the young president of the merchant branch of the Shanglu family should be a woman, right?"
"Exactly."
Kunbu nodded, carefully put the newly boiled pot of hot water aside, and said: "I have been fortunate enough to meet the young president of the Shanglu family several times. He is indeed an extraordinary person. "
"I understand."
Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully, then stood up and said with a calm smile: "Okay, that's it for today. Thank you for providing the market information."
"In other words, you are too polite, my lord."
Kunbu quickly stood up and said flatteringly: "I wonder if your Excellency has already found a place to stay? I happen to know a good place with excellent environment and services..."
"No need."
Lei Xiao waved his hand, as if he remembered something, and added: "By the way, the magic potion from last time, I wonder if you still have it in stock here?"
"I'm really sorry, sir. I only have one, and I brought it back from Yehe Town on the other side of the forest."
Kunbu shook his head helplessly and responded: "You must also know that precious things like magic potions generally do not appear in remote towns like Kongqing Town, so please don't be offended."
"It doesn't matter. Please help me pay attention to this information. I believe it won't be long before we meet again."
Lei Xiao patted the other party's thick shoulder, put on the cap of his cloak, and walked out of the back room of the shop with the knotweed.
Under the respectful watch of Kunbu and the store clerk, he returned to the flow of people on the street.
Next, when the two of them were passing through a sparsely populated neighborhood, Hu Zhi, who had been silent on the side, finally couldn't help but ask: "Lord, is the small business you just mentioned meant to capture this city?" Kongqing Town, right?”(End of Chapter)