Winning His Submission

The sky was a blur, with countless clouds churning.

A figure in the void looked up at the sky, where lightning and silver snakes surged and churned.

Qin Yan took a deep breath, and arcs of lightning shot out from his body. The next moment, lightning bolts shot down from the sky.

A thick bolt of lightning instantly pierced through Qin Yan's body!

Puff!

Qin Yan exhaled a puff of smoke, his skin turning black.

Countless electric currents surged through my body!

The body's powerful healing ability was activated at that moment, in the blink of an eye.

His body then returned to normal.

[Thunder Tempering: Strength cap increased by 271]

[Thunder Tempering, increases maximum Spirit by 55]

A sharp glint appeared in Qin Yan's eyes, and lightning surged continuously from his body, unleashing terrifying heavenly lightning that relentlessly blasted down!

Throughout the valley, thunderstorms never ceased.

The terrifying aura made the wild beasts in the mountains tremble and hide in their dens, too afraid to move.

[Qin Yan]

[Talent: Infinite Physique]

Strength: 24218

Speed: 1005 (10050 meters per second)

Spirit: 15860

Feeling my body constantly expanding and contracting, my bones and flesh as hard as iron!

After the thunderstorm subsided, Qin Yan changed into a brand new set of clothes and returned to the Marquis's residence.

As he continues to develop the technology tree!

The world's technological level is growing explosively, but it lacks a solid foundation.

People only know how to use it, but they don't know the underlying principles.

It's not that Qin Yan doesn't want to teach them, but he's just too busy right now.

Besides my daily spiritual practice, I need him to handle all sorts of other matters.

The Taiping Army who were incorporated into the army needed to undergo ideological reform.

At his request, the four major camps of Youshan Prefecture also began to cultivate diligently!

These situations have also aroused dissatisfaction among many people.

Of course, Qin Yan didn't care at all and kicked all the soldiers who disobeyed orders out.

What he needs is an army that will absolutely obey orders!

"My lord, those powerful families have been secretly sabotaging some of our policies."

Should we make an example of them?

Qin Xiaoyi received numerous reports from his subordinates, whose actions had infringed upon the interests of these powerful local clans.

Qin Yan's eyes turned cold. "Go and give them a warning. If it happens again, you'll have to deal with it yourself."

"Yes!"

Qin Xiaoyi nodded immediately.

As Qin Yan's long-time assistant, Qin Xiaoyi wielded immense power.

At the same time, they are Qin Yan's most loyal brothers and subordinates, and anyone who disobeys Qin Yan is a target to be eliminated.

Within Qinghe Town!

Many people who had traveled from other places were impressed by the clean bluestone pavement.

The people here are dressed very neatly, and their faces are all beaming with smiles.

The infectious power of social peace and stability stirred up inexplicable emotions in these refugees.

The local people didn't have any prejudice against these outsiders.

"You're from out of town, aren't you?"

An older woman looked at the ragged family with a slight smile on her face.

"If you want to find work, you can go to the east side of the city; many factories there are hiring."

"Thank you for reminding me, ma'am!"

"You're welcome." The woman smiled and waved her hand. "Since you're here, you must abide by the laws here."

"The Marquis won't let you off if you commit a crime."

"Yes, yes, yes...!"

The family of refugees spoke hesitantly, then nervously made their way to the east of the city.

Cement plants, steel mills, paper mills, arsenals, land reclamation teams, housing and construction companies, etc.!

Even the most ordinary jobs pay much more per month than honest farming.

The queue had already formed a long line.

Tian Dafu nervously joined the queue, and soon it was his turn.

The foreman, looking at the burly Tian Dafu, said, "Before we officially start hiring, I'll explain the contents of this contract to you."

Although Tian Dafu couldn't read, he could understand what the foreman was saying.

One tael of silver per month; if you have no place to stay, you can be provided with housing; two meals a day!

These generous conditions immediately widened Tian Dafu's eyes; he hadn't expected the factory to provide food and lodging.

Unable to contain his joy, he exclaimed, "I agree!"

"Okay!" The foreman nodded and wrote the other party's name on the contract, "If there are no objections, please put your fingerprint here."

Soon, Tian Dafu and his family, along with other workers, were taken to the steel plant!

The houses they lived in were all rooms built of bricks and stones.

It's so much better than their old thatched huts.

The family's eyes were slightly red. Amidst the chaos of war and turmoil, they had fled to countless places.

Now we finally have a place to stay.

"Listen up, newcomers: if you need money to supplement your household expenses, you can withdraw half a month's income in advance."

Those who need it can withdraw it from the accounting office.

Tian Dafu's wife also widened her eyes. "Marquis Qin is really a good person. He even lets me get half a month's wages in advance for my work."

"Master, we've really come to the right place."

"Yes!"

Tian Dafu was also filled with excitement, as if he could see a bright tomorrow.

He is not alone in this situation.

The people of Qinghe Town are living better and better lives.

In contrast to this place, the eighteen warlords outside are still fighting fiercely.

The strongest among them is Prince Jing, who commands 100,000 mercenaries and has countless experts under his command.

Having swept across the southernmost part of the country, he has already conquered three prefectures, making him arguably the most powerful vassal king of the Great Li Dynasty.

Unlike others, Prince Jing did not want to lead his troops into the Capital.

Instead, they steadily and surely conquered various regions, establishing them as their base.

As for Prince Fu, that fat pig, he was squeezed dry by Qin Yan and could only slink away in disgrace.

It became a laughing stock for the whole world.

Forty thousand men were wiped out by a thousand, and they were even outnumbered. They lost all face and dignity.

Inside the prison!

Sun Wuqing's collarbone was pierced, and his internal energy sea was sealed, leaving him looking extremely weak.

"This guy's willing to submit?"

Qin Yan looked at Ba Wei beside him and asked.

"This guy's got a tough nut to crack; he's been shouting that he's willing to submit to us..."

Ba Wei's deep voice.

"Open the cell!"

Qin Yan gave the order, and the two entered the cell where Sun Wuqing was being held!

"My lord!"

Upon seeing Qin Yan, Sun Wuqing immediately knelt on the ground. "This humble servant is willing to follow you, Lord Marquis, and from now on I will follow your lead without question."

With a faint smile on his face, Qin Yan thought for a moment and the chain that passed through his collarbone was pulled out.

Sun Wuqing's face turned deathly pale, and he let out a muffled groan.

"A wise person knows when to yield; I'm glad you understand."

Qin Yan spoke calmly, then placed a hand on the other person's shoulder.

Sun Wuqing suddenly felt a warm current flowing through his body, and his injuries were visibly healing.

It returned to normal after a short while.

Sun Wuqing was shocked and amazed by Marquis Qin's methods, and felt even more awe!