"Formalities?" Upon hearing this word, Ling Yuanshan subconsciously looked at Ling Dong. This was because Ling Dong was the one who had arranged for the Ling family to settle down here. Could he have left something behind?
Father and son were connected by heart. How could Ling Dong not understand what his father meant? His eyes flashed as he gently shook his head.
"Ah, I still don't know your names. Today is a joyous occasion for the Ling family to settle down. You are all guests, so please come in and have some wine. Please come in, please!" Ling Yuanshan was not someone to be trifled with. Looking at these fat people, he knew that they were local tyrants with ill intentions. Thus, he tried to establish a friendly relationship with them.
After all, even a powerful dragon could not suppress a local tyrant. The Ling family had just arrived in the Long 'an Territory, so they naturally valued harmony and established a foothold.
"Sorry for disturbing you. I am Zuo Guangda." Although the chubby Zuo Guangda said that he was bothering them, his feet didn't hold back at all. He even took a step ahead of Ling Yuanshan and walked into the Ling Family's newly renovated mansion.
Ling Yuanshan signaled with his eyes. First Elder Ling Xuanfeng immediately followed. Second Elder Ling Tieshan, who had just been promoted not long ago, hurriedly went down to make some arrangements for the banquet. The other Ling family members naturally dispersed.
However, the eyes of many clan members were filled with indignation. If this was the Tiangang Continent, such uninvited guests would not even be able to step into the Ling family's door, let alone be respected as guests by the Ling family.
After entering the reception hall of the Ling family mansion, the guests and hosts took their seats. The servants served them fragrant tea. After some pretentious greetings, Ling Yuanshan asked, "May I know what the formalities that Brother Zuo mentioned are? The Ling family has just arrived in Yuanzhou, so we do not know the rules here. Please guide us, Brother Zuo. "
However, Ling Dong did not follow them in. Instead, he instructed someone to quickly summon Cheng Daniu over. He wanted Cheng Daniu to know who this fat Zuo Guangda was and what he did for a living so that he could be prepared.
However, before Cheng Daniu could come over, Zuo Guangda had already revealed his identity.
"The head of the Ling family is being modest. Actually, everyone knows the rules of the Long An Realm very well. Whoever's fist is harder will have the final say in the rules!"
At this point, Zuo Guangda's face suddenly became arrogant. He raised his eyebrows and said, "In Yuanzhou, the Tenmu Temple's fist is the strongest. Therefore, the rules of Yuanzhou will be set by the Tenmu Temple!"
Upon hearing this, both Ling Yuanshan and Ling Dong's expressions changed at the same time. Zuo Guangda's words were already a blatant show of strength. There was even a hint of threat in them.
Zuo Guangda did not care about Ling Yuanshan's ugly expression. Instead, he said rather proudly, "To tell you the truth, I am the Inspector of the East of the Tenbu Temple Yangkoucheng Branch Church. I am in charge of various procedures, taxes, and other issues in the cities, villages, clans, shops, and gangs within a thousand miles east of Yangkoucheng City.
In fact, I have already discovered that you have landed in my realm a few days ago. However, I thought that you have just arrived and need some time to settle down, so I did not disturb you. I only came to you today to complete these procedures because today is the deadline. If I did not complete them, the higher-ups would have dealt with me! "
At this point, Zuo Guangda revealed a smile. However, whether it was Ling Yuanshan or Ling Dong, Zuo Guangda's small eyes, which were almost completely squeezed by his fat face, were shining with greed.
To put it bluntly, Zuo Guangda had come to ask for Reiki. His previous words were just a warning to the Ling family.
"Since we have come to Yuanzhou City, we naturally have to abide by the rules here. What kind of taxes do we need to pay? Please tell us, Inspector Zuo." Ling Yuanshan put on a very cooperative attitude.
In fact, at this time, it was impossible not to cooperate. It was their first time in the Long 'an Territory and they were unfamiliar with the place. Keeping the peace was the best choice.
"Oh, very simple! Yuanzhou is under the control of my Tenmu Temple. The taxes are very light. Everyone, within a year, only has to pay one kind of tax, which is the Peaceful and Contented Life Tax! "Zuo Guangda raised his finger and said.
"Just one kind, the Peaceful and Contented Life Tax?" Ling Yuanshan was puzzled. It sounded very good.
"Yes, just one kind, the Peaceful and Contented Life Tax. It is collected according to the number of people and the land area, once a year." Zuo Guangda said with a smile.
At the same time, Cheng Daniu, who had received Ling Dong's order, hurried over. Under Ling Dong's signal, Cheng Daniu looked at Zuo Guangda and the others in the Flower Hall through the window of several floors.
With just a glance, Cheng Daniu's face changed. "It's Zuo Donghou!"
After being stunned for a moment, Cheng Daniu hurriedly lowered his voice and explained, "Master, this is the Inspector of the East of Yangkou City. People call him Zuo Donghou. In the Yangkou City, especially in the East, he is an extraordinary person. He is in charge of the comprehensive affairs in the East of Yangkou City. He can decide the life and death of countless people by just moving his mouth."
After pausing for a moment, Cheng Daniu said with some hesitation, "Generally speaking, when Zuo Donghou comes in person, he must be here to ask for benefits! If we don't satisfy him, I'm afraid … "
"Afraid of what?"
"I'm afraid it will bring a lot of trouble to the family! I remember that five years ago, there was a clan that didn't satisfy East Zuo Hou. In less than a year, East Zuo Hou used all kinds of taxes and wars to make that clan lose all their elites. That clan was directly swallowed by another gang. "Cheng Daniu said with lingering fear.
"Asking for benefits …"
"Left Patrol Inspector, may I know how much the Contented Living and Working Tax is? Would Left Patrol Inspector please tell us? My Ling Family will definitely comply!" At this time, Ling Yuanshan asked from within the reception pavilion. Ling Dong's eyes also fell on Zuo Donghou. Ling Dong had paid taxes in the Tiangang Continent, so it was not impossible to give some benefits. Ling Dong was very clear about this.
"May I ask how many people there are in the Ling family, including the servants, guards, and maids?" Zuo Guangda asked with a smile.
"A total of more than 2,900 people!" Ling Yuanshan replied. With such a large family living here, it was impossible to hide this number for long even if he wanted to. In broad daylight, all they had to do was scan the sky above the Ling Residence and spread out their Spiritual Perception, and they would be able to calculate the approximate number.
"One Reiki per person a year. Okay, I'll round it up for the Ling family, 2,900 Reiki! In addition, the Ling family castle currently covers an area of more than 17,600 mu. Every 10 mu is equivalent to one Reiki, so it's 1,700 Reiki. This year, the Ling family has to pay 4,600 Reiki! In addition, they have to pay 1,000 Reiki for a fourth-class Spiritual Vein. "Zuo Guangda was very familiar with the calculation.
Hearing this number, Cheng Daniu, who was in the backyard, clicked his tongue and said, "Master, as far as I know, for this tax, each person under the Transforming Star Realm will have to pay one Reiki per year. For those above the Transforming Star Realm, only one low-grade Reiki per year is collected! The real estate tax is a bit high. Generally, it's one Reiki per 10 mu! The Long 'an Territory is vast and abundant. Even an ordinary family has a property of more than 100 mu! "
Cheng Daniu said quickly, "But the amount that Zuo Donghou asked for today is not too much. If we pay it this year and give him some benefits, he will pay it according to the normal situation in the next year!"
At the end, Cheng Daniu added another sentence: "Master, this is all I know about this matter. Please make a decision, Master!"
Looking at Cheng Daniu, Ling Dong nodded again. He appreciated Cheng Daniu even more. He knew when to advance and when to retreat. A place like a restaurant, where good people mingled with bad people, was actually a place to train people.
If someone could stay in that place for three to five years, the experience there would be a precious treasure in his life.
"5,600 Reiki. Please wait for a moment, Inspector Zuo. Ling will ask someone to prepare another gift!" Ling Yuanshan hurriedly said to someone outside the door while dealing with Zuo Guangda.
After a few breaths, Ling Dong walked into the reception hall. Since he had decided to give a gift, it could not be bad. It had to be at least Medium Reiki. Most of the Medium Reiki were with Ling Dong, so Ling Dong came personally.
"Ling Dong greets Inspector Zuo!"
"Eh, why is his cultivation so low?" Ling Dong's appearance caused the Left Patrol Inspector to be slightly stunned. His gaze kept shifting between Ling Yuanshan and Ling Dong. Zuo Guangda didn't understand. How could the Clan Leader's cultivation be so low? How could a random youth that appeared have reached the Constellation Realm?
"Oh, this is because Ling's Cultivation Method is special! This is my son, the Young Patriarch of the Ling family! "Ling Yuanshan introduced.
Hearing Ling Yuanshan's introduction, a disdainful look flashed across Zuo Guangda's eyes.
After a few words of introduction, Ling Dong took out two Interspatial Rings and put them in front of Zuo Donghou and Zuo Guangda. He said, "The Interspatial Ring on the left contains the taxes that the Ling family should pay. The Interspatial Ring on the right is a little gift from the Ling family. Please accept it, Inspector Zuo! "
"Oh, then it would be impolite of me to refuse!" Zuo Guangda picked up the two Interspatial Rings with a fake smile. His Divine Soul flickered slightly. Zuo Guangda put the Interspatial Ring on the right into his sleeve and put the Interspatial Ring on the left back on the table.
"Patriarch of the Ling family, do you think I'm blind or what?"
Hearing Zuo Guangda's words, Ling Dong's and Ling Yuanshan's expressions changed at the same time. Ling Yuanshan even picked up the Interspatial Ring in surprise and checked it himself.
Ling Dong was also puzzled. He put 1,000 medium-grade Reiki in the Interspatial Ring on the right as a gift. He put 5,700 low-grade Reiki in the Interspatial Ring on the left as a gift. The number should be correct.
At this time, Ling Yuanshan, who was checking the Interspatial Ring, also got the result. He frowned and put the Interspatial Ring on the table again. He said, "Inspector Zuo, 5,700 low-grade Reiki. The number should be correct. Why do you say so?" Ling Yuanshan asked.
Zuo Guangda's face suddenly darkened. He said, "The number is correct, but the things inside are wrong! The Contented Living Tax is a total of 5,700 Middle Spirit Crystals, yet you are giving me 5,700 Low Spirit Crystals. Is this not bullying me, Zuo Guangda, for being blind?
Humph, do you really think I'm easy to bully? "
"5,700 medium-grade Reiki? Left Patrol Inspector, did I hear wrongly? "Ling Yuanshan exclaimed when he heard this.
At the same time, Cheng Daniu, who was looking at the parlor through the window, also opened his eyes wide in disbelief. He also thought it was 5,700 low-grade Reiki, because the number was too high. Normally, a family like the Ling family could only pay 1,000 low-grade Reiki in tax.
However, Zuo Donghou increased the tax by 100 times! Using the word 'bully' to describe this number would not even be enough to describe it!
Hearing this number, Ling Dong's face suddenly darkened.
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