Primordial World: Marrying the Eldest Princess, the Jade Emperor Has Gone Mad!

The county magistrate said with a smile, his peripheral vision never leaving the figure not far away.

Not far away, Wei Zheng was talking with a middle-aged scholar.

"Four hundred and fifty wen is too high, Magistrate Wu. Please reduce it a bit!"

"Lord Wei, the Lone Wolf Gang has been completely destroyed.

As you ordered, the One-Eyed Wolf was allowed to escape!"

"Master Fu did well, but such a serious incident occurred under Master Fu's jurisdiction.

This year's evaluation will likely be at best average.

Master Fu, you'll need to be more diligent during the upcoming autumn harvest!"

Wei Zheng glanced coldly at the county magistrate before him and offered his advice.

Before coming, Wei Zheng had already looked into it.

The current County Magistrate Fu had gotten his position through recommendation and wasn't very capable.

He was just soft-hearted and easily believed others.

However, he wasn't too bad either, as he didn't like to cause unnecessary trouble or engage in corrupt practices.

Therefore, his annual evaluations mostly hovered around average.

If it weren't for Chen Fan appearing out of nowhere under Magistrate Fu's jurisdiction.

The Lone Wolf Gang alone would have dropped Magistrate Fu's evaluation to the lowest tier.

It's important to know that if a county magistrate receives a low evaluation for three consecutive years.

Or accumulates five low evaluations, they will be dismissed from their post.

If the emperor is displeased, an investigation might even be launched.

If any problems are found, it won't just be dismissal, but imprisonment.

"This subordinate thanks Lord Wei for your concern!"

Magistrate Fu's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he thanked Wei Zheng.

He hadn't expected to receive an excellent evaluation despite such a major incident occurring under his jurisdiction.

Indeed, Lord Wei truly recognized his worth.

The officials responsible for evaluations in the past had never seen his capabilities.

Wei Zheng's mouth twitched, and his forehead broke out in a sweat.

Did this guy not understand what was good for him!

If the case of the Lone Wolf Gang privately gathering Incense and Fire hadn't erupted.

Just having a contributor like Chen Fan under his jurisdiction would have earned him at least an excellent evaluation from the Ministry of Personnel.

The Qu Yuan Plow, which could double farming capacity, was a vital tool for the nation.

Such a monumental achievement, and this guy couldn't even see it!

"Master Fu, I passed by Zhao Family Village just now. Did you notice anything?"

Magistrate Fu was stunned for a moment, his eyes lit up, and he finally reacted.

He immediately nodded repeatedly, patting his chest.

"Lord Wei, rest assured, I will have my men keep a close eye on those monsters.

However, please ask Young Master to not use so many of them.

Otherwise, I won't be able to keep it a secret. Besides, what's so great about those Ox Demons and fish demons?

In a few days, I'll invite you and the Young Princess to the Myriad Flowers Pavilion in the county town.

The fox girls and cat girls there are knowledgeable and virtuous, truly top-tier!"

"You... you're too good! You're really too good!"

Wei Zheng was so angered that his beard trembled. He pointed his finger at Magistrate Fu.

For a long time, he couldn't utter another word.

Unexpectedly, Magistrate Fu smiled obsequiously and said, "It's all thanks to your guidance, Lord. Of course, I'm doing well!"

"Hmph, you... forget it!"

Wei Zheng flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.

He feared that if he continued talking, he might not be able to resist slapping this guy to death.

Wei Zheng decided to write a memorial to the emperor upon his return; this county magistrate must be replaced.

Also, how could someone like this possibly get an excellent evaluation!

"Lord Wei, don't go!"

Chen Fan had already taken his first steps onto the path of cultivation, so his senses were naturally sharp.

Since Wei Zheng and Magistrate Fu weren't far away, Chen Fan overheard their entire conversation.

For a moment, he was speechless. This Magistrate Fu was truly something else!

Even the Son of Heaven of Great Tang, Emperor Li Er, could do nothing about Wei Zheng's temper.

He had to avoid Wei Zheng even for a little bit of fun.

Magistrate Fu actually invited Wei Zheng to the Tianxiang Tower. That was incredible!

"County Assistant Wu, is Magistrate Fu always this brave?"

Chen Fan looked at Magistrate Fu's retreating back with admiration, but he also understood. It was normal.

If the magistrate of Qingshui County were a capable and ambitious official, then the people behind the scenes wouldn't dare to openly gather Incense and Fire under Qingshui County's jurisdiction.

"Haha, Young Master Chen, 430 wen. That's the absolute limit I can decide!"

County Assistant Wu said with a dry laugh, changing the subject. A glint flashed in his eyes.

The Great Tang court stipulated that county magistrates could not serve in their home districts.

However, he, the county assistant, was from a prominent local clan, so he naturally liked magistrates like Magistrate Fu.

"400 wen, that's all I have. If the County Assistant agrees to this price, I can also purchase that piece of marshland to the west along with it!"

"This..."

County Assistant Wu pondered for a moment before nodding.

"Alright, Young Master Chen, you've shown such sincerity. Let's do it this way!"

Chen Fan also smiled and nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Who would have thought that he had originally intended to buy that marshland!

Soon, with Wei Zheng, who had returned, as a witness, the two parties signed the contract.

Watching Magistrate Fu leave with a smile, Chen Fan looked at Bai Qianli, who had just ambled over.

"Brother Bai, you're sure there's a coal mine under that marsh, right!"

"Don't worry, Brother Chen. I know a thing or two about finding dragon veins and acupoints!"

Bai Qianli lightly fanned himself, replying calmly.

Suddenly, Bai Qianli looked up to the west, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Why did this little calf run over here?"

Chapter Forty-Eight: Taking Red Boy as a Disciple, Chen Fan's Surprise!

"That feeling... it's here!"

A red cloud descended, transforming into the appearance of a child in red clothes.

Red Boy put his hands on his hips and looked up at a tall, strong man by the roadside, who was wearing a bamboo hat.

The man was nine feet tall, with a large frame, exuding a fierce aura.

"Hey, you! Do you know which realm lies ahead?"

The strong man turned his head, looked around blankly, and scratched his head.

"Who called me!"

"Aaaah! I'm so angry! Look down, you oaf!"

Red Boy stamped his feet in annoyance, flames surging from his mouth.

The strong man lowered his head and frowned upon seeing Red Boy.