"There is thunder in summer and snow in winter."
"It's snowing well this time. It's a good sign that the snow will bring good harvest."
There are no years in the mountains.
Day by day, it goes too fast.
Zhang Heng still remembers Lu Sheng's return as if it was yesterday. In fact, it was already half a year ago.
"No matter how good Ruixue is, she can't cover up this messy incident."
"If you don't give me food as a temple blessing, God can't help you either."
The first snow is falling.
Zhang Heng stepped on the snow and held the little tiger in his arms, covering its eyes with its paws and sleeping soundly.
aside.
A crab spirit, half a man tall and wearing a small round hat, was following behind him with a flattering look on his face.
no way.
Demons also need to eat, and no one can drink from the northwest wind.
There is no royal law in Hushan Domain, but there are rules.
The emperor in the court said it was big or not, and the temple on the mountain said it was small.
The gods are wise and consider themselves.
"I'm just giving you a meal, but I still want to see if you can handle it."
"Under my rule, whether human or demon, I hope you will have food to eat."
"But you monsters, there are too few who are willing to use their brains. Let's just say that last year, the price of deer blood increased, and there was a deer monster who didn't learn from others and started selling blood like others."
"Sell it, just sell it. You can live a good life, but it won't. Just take the money and gamble. What will be the result? Nine times out of ten you will lose, and your blood will be drawn on the gambling table."
Zhang Heng stopped.
Looking at the lakeside town in front of him, he smiled and said: "You are good. Back then, you said you would lead the water tribe to go ashore to make a living and build a monster town of your own. I was not optimistic about that."
"It's not easy to get along on land. The bull demon clan is still pulling carts for people. They work hard every day and earn all their hard-earned money."
"But I didn't expect that you, the crab overlord in the water, could actually lead a group of toad spirits, crab spirits, water snake spirits, and tortoises to build a town by the lake, and even set up a commercial street and a demon hotel in a spectacular manner.
"
Zhang Heng sighed with a look on his face: "I heard Mrs. Shu say that your place is about to become a gold-selling cave. Not only the demons in Dachang Mansion, but also the mountain spirits, yakshas and even Hebo Land in other prefectures are also here.
Everyone likes to come to your place to have fun, you are very capable."
"Temple Blessing Lord."
How could the old crab dare to agree? Instead, he kept evading: "I am lard for wiping my mouth. I have a shiny surface. You really think too highly of me."
After saying that, he added: "Miao Zhu, the little demon is in trouble, let's just say half a month ago, a mandrill came and refused to let me go. He said it was a black shop and almost demolished it for me. Fortunately, the old lady Mouse was there that day.
Otherwise, even if I grow two more pairs of pliers, I won't be able to keep it from being in such a mess."
"Really?" Zhang Heng was a little surprised: "These days, demons and demons have to tuck their tails between their legs. Those who can't tuck their tails are either dead or have escaped and gone to work as guardians of Buddhism and Taoism. How come they are so arrogant?"
of."
"Alas." The old crab also sighed: "The main reason is that I am not strong enough. Furthermore, there is no business in the 360 business that does not have its own difficulties. Just talk about me. I am an open business, and everyone who comes is a guest."
"But my guests are all monsters, big and small, and there are not just one or two who are more powerful than me."
"If you don't eat well, you have to keep a smile on your face if you make trouble. I don't dare to say a lot about the troublemakers, but you will always encounter them if you come and go."
"I was lucky last time. It happened that the old lady was here. Otherwise, if the old mandrill really started to cause trouble, I wouldn't be a match for him."
Hear the sound.
Zhang Heng looked at Mr. Crab.
Count it up.
Mr. Crab's strength is not weak. He belongs to the class of half-step true immortals. He is the kind of half-immortal who can survive the tribulation of immortality, but is not sure and is afraid of death and dare not go through it, so he is stuck in the realm.
But there is a strong hand in being strong.
There are many demons who buy it, and there are naturally many people who don't buy it.
Although if there is anything, you can report it to the mountain temple and ask the temple to make the decision.
But then again.
It's not a big deal for those who do business to go to the temple every three days.
“Welcome guests”
Just thinking about it.
The most luxurious and high-end entertainment venue in Narcissus Town, Narcissus Residence has arrived.
It seems.
This is an eleven-story restaurant located on the shore of the lake, half built on land and half in the lake.
There were eight frog waiters standing at the door.
He looks like a waiter.
Because their cultivation level is not high, they are all little demons in primitive form. In order to look good, they wear clothes that look like humans. The style of the clothes is still uniform, all light green, with the word "Tang" written on the chest. I don't know.
Does it mean to be a waiter?
"delicious!"
Entered the store.
The lobby on the first floor is well decorated and looks very high-end.
There were many demon diners inside, gathering in twos and threes at the same table.
Look up.
Monsters are of all kinds and have everything.
It's just that most of them don't have high cultivation level, and it will be over in two or three hundred years.
Seeing Zhang Heng's eyes.
Mr. Crab observed Zhang Heng's question and hurriedly answered: "Master Miao Zhu, our Narcissus Residence is also divided into levels. There are eleven floors up and down. Those with special backgrounds can add floors as appropriate.
Therefore, these little demons are only qualified to sit below."
Zhang Heng nodded lightly.
Most of these little monsters in the lobby are poor people with low cultivation level.
You can tell just by looking at their clothes.
I usually can't bear to wear them, so I keep them at the bottom of my suitcase, and some of them don't fit anymore.
As for why they have money to eat in restaurants.
It's actually simple.
Eat the mountain by relying on the mountain.
Since he opened the mountain ban, many merchants have come to the Hushan area.
These local demons, who live in rural areas, also learn to identify medicinal materials and go to the mountains to collect herbs.
If you are lucky enough to pick up two aged herbs, you will naturally have enough money for the tooth ceremony.
"Master Zhu of the Temple, please go up and invite me."
Mr. Crab continued to lead the way and introduced as he walked: "Looking at it from the outside, it may not look big to me, but it's actually a different place. I hired someone who knows how to do it, and it's actually more than ten times bigger than what you see from the outside. "
"Although the sparrow is small, it still has all the internal organs. My Narcissus Residence is not only a restaurant, but also a comprehensive guild hall."
How comprehensive.
Zhang Heng saw it before Mr. Crab could say anything.
I saw the Clam Girl standing in the pool, playing and singing, and dancing enthusiastically.
about.
There is also a black bear spirit playing the erhu and a loquat spirit playing the guzheng.
Take a look at other areas.
Sauna, medicinal bath, gambling table, we should have what humans have.
more than this.
Zhang Heng also saw a lot of reward lists hanging on one wall.
Just take a quick glance.
There was one list that impressed him deeply.
It was a pig-haired girl named Pei Qi. She was born with deformities, her whole body was pink, and her nose grew on her forehead, which prevented her from getting married for hundreds of years.
The reason for the reward is also simple.
I wanted everyone's help, so I introduced her to her husband, but the remuneration was a bit low, with only three cylinders of rice, and the requirement was that it would only be given after the marriage, so your hard work was not in vain.
"The nose is on the forehead?"
Zhang Heng also muttered: "So long?"
It can be said that he has traveled all over the country for many years, and he has never heard of anything or seen anything.
My eyes were opened today.
Shake his head.
Ignore it.
Zhang Heng continued to follow Mr. Crab upstairs.
Mr. Crab was able to build Narcissus Town, so he naturally has his own business experience. While going upstairs, he whispered to Zhang Heng: "You may not know that birds of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups. To be xenophobic, the same goes for monsters."
"Even in this Hushan area, there are many demons who don't like humans and are unwilling to deal with them."
"So I, Narcissus Tower, sometimes do business as a middleman, or simply pay to buy the treasures from other demons, and then sell them to human towns to make a profit."
Buy low and sell high.
It has existed since ancient times.
Zhang Heng didn't care either.
Because whether it is a person or a monster, you will feel comfortable with the familiar, and you will be afraid of the unfamiliar.
There is a medical term called social phobia.
There are many demons suffering from this disease. This is not a symptom unique to humans. Some demons even know that the price of the same medicinal materials sold to humans can be 30 to 50% higher than that sold to similar demons. The fear of unfamiliarity and the uneasiness of leaving a familiar environment will not be traded with humans, even if it is more profitable.
"Mrs. Rat thinks very highly of you."
"As expected, you are a smart man who understands business well. Although you are not good at practice or killing, you are very economically and socially savvy."
"If you continue to develop like this, it is now Narcissus Town. In the future, as more and more demons move in, it will become Narcissus City."
Zhang Heng said this.
Mr. Krabs was also happy to hear this.
It's just that the good times didn't last long.
Zhang Heng soon changed the topic and said: "But have you ever thought about why the monster doesn't build its own city and integrated economic circle, and are you the first monster to do so?"
"Um?"
Mr. Krabs didn't pay attention at first.
After waiting for a few seconds, I realized the seriousness of the problem, and the pliers on my hands shook involuntarily.
"You did well."
Zhang Heng seemed unaware: "Looking at the size of the town, there should be several thousand demons. It's almost as big as a medium-sized demon tribe. Well, it's pretty good. Keep the scale under control and don't exceed ten thousand."
, it is said that a large demon tribe with more than 10,000 people can easily cause disasters."
Mr. Krabs swallowed.
Hear the string song and know its elegant meaning.
How could he not understand the implication of Zhang Heng's words? For a moment, his legs were shaking with fear, and he was holding on to the stairs to prevent himself from falling.
I'm afraid to see Mr. Krabs like this.
Zhang Heng didn't say any more, because he had already said enough. If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Crab was considered a demon citizen under his rule, he wouldn't have said more.
"Ouch"
In silence.
The little tiger kicked his legs and woke up.
"Zhang Heng, where are you going?"
The little tiger looked around, continued to huddle in his arms, and rubbed its head against his clothes.
"Darcissus Town."
"A lakeside town that belongs to monsters exclusively under our Tiger Mountain Territory."
Zhang Heng stroked the little tiger's fur: "I heard that the food here is good, especially fish. There is a saying that four fish can be eaten. Do you want to try it?"
The little tiger looked at him expectantly.
Don't speak, everything you want to say is in your expressions.
"Well"
He saw drool dripping down onto his hands.
How could Zhang Heng not know that his great guardian spirit officer was already hungry, so he smiled and ordered Mr. Crab: "Prepare the meal."
Gua!
Mr. Krabs waved his hand, and a frog went to prepare it.
at the same time.
Another frog jumped up and respectfully handed over a wet towel dipped in warm water: "Dear guest, this may be what you need."
"good."
Zhang Heng did not refuse.
He took the towel, wiped the back of his hands, and then wiped the little tiger's face, and then continued to Mr. Crab who was standing by: "Mr. Crab, I've seen this, and it's really good, and there are development prospects. What do you think?"
Let me send the demon army to station in Narcissus Town. This is not a big problem, it’s just "
Mr. Krabs instantly became nervous.
He is not afraid of anything, just the word "fear".
With these two words, the previous words are basically in vain.
"Don't be nervous."
Zhang Heng is not a demon who eats people without spitting out their bones. He said pleasantly: "But forget about your so-called investment."
"ah!"
Mr. Krabs was stunned for a moment.
The next second, I realized something was wrong and wanted to remedy it.
"No need to say any more."
Zhang Heng waved his hand: "I am the temple blessing of the Tiger Temple. What does it look like if I buy a stake in Narcissus Town? Am I a robber? If I do nothing, I will secretly take 30% of your shares."
"Temple Blessings"
Mr. Crab suddenly became anxious.
Zhang Heng ignored him and kept admiring the murals on the wall.
After a while.
Even Mr. Crab thinks that Zhang Miaozhu is really noble and honorable.
Zhang Heng let out a soft sigh and suddenly said: Mr. Crab, you in Narcissus Town have never thought about not paying taxes, right?"
Well
Mr. Crab was stunned for a moment and replied subconsciously: "We in Narcissus Town are demon people under the Hushan Domain, so naturally we have to pay taxes to the temple."
"oh."
Zhang Heng nodded and continued: "For example, those beasts of cattle and horses do all the work of pulling and shoveling the ground. It's all hard work. They don't have much money themselves, and all they pay is agricultural taxes."
"You are different. You are doing business, doing business, and are businessmen."
"Farmers have agricultural taxes, merchants have commercial taxes, humans use this law to rule the country, and temples use this law to rule monsters. Do you think it is reasonable?"
Mr. Krabs was a little confused, but he still nodded and said: "It makes sense."
"As long as it's reasonable."
Zhang Heng nodded again: "Then it's settled. The agricultural tax will be 30%, and the commercial tax will be doubled to 60%. From now on, your Narcissus Town will have a demon army of 300 people stationed, and they will assist you in handling public security.
Question, in addition, at the beginning of each month, remember to hand over the month’s tax ledger and taxes to the temple.”
"Sixty percent!"
Mr. Krabs was dumbfounded.
Look at Zhang Heng.
Facing those emotionless eyes, Mr. Krabs gritted his teeth again and again, until his eyes turned red: "That's very reasonable."
My heart is bleeding.
Originally, according to its plan, demons were often causing trouble in Narcissus Town, and it wanted to ask Zhang Heng to send a team of demon soldiers to guard the town at the cost of 30% of the shares.
Now the demon soldiers are coming.
Along with it comes a tax order.
Sixty percent, a full sixty percent of commercial tax.
With such a relationship, the Narcissus Town that it worked so hard to build will not be in vain.
"He's a smart man."
"It's a pity that I'm not smart enough."
"What does he think I am, a robber?"
In the box.
Looking at Mr. Crab exiting, Zhang Heng teased the little tiger's two little paws and whispered: "Thirty percent, I still have the majority. I really think we are robbers. Who are we? We are Wang Fa. This little
The demon is so bold, treating us like unworthy robbers. Robbery is illegal, but we are the law."
certainly.
In fact, Zhang Heng also knew.
Mr. Crab’s so-called shareholding will not be given to just him.
For example, in front of Zhang Heng, the old lady of Shushan kept praising him for his good deeds. During the holidays, she must show some filial piety.
Left, left, right.
Zhang Heng guessed that in Mr. Crab’s original plan, he would give about 50% of the dry shares and half of the income.
It's just that this guy is legally illiterate.
I don’t understand what it means to pay taxes, which is a basic obligation of citizens.
But that's right.
You monsters are used to being free-range in the wild and cannot be educated.
They actually naively thought that the land where their ancestors had lived for tens of thousands of years was their own.
It's just that simple.
at the same time.
The basement floor of Narcissus Residence.
Boiler Room.
"Is it human?"
"I'm not sure. His words and deeds look very similar, and Mr. Krabs seems to be afraid of him. He's both respectful and afraid."
"It's better not to bet. The big demon who came last time looked just like a kind old lady. Li Li almost went to ask for help, but in the end, the old lady just took one bite and made a scary-looking one. She was killed by the demons.
The monster called Lord Mandrill was eaten."
"Can we do it without gambling? The mission requires us to survive in the demon town for ninety days and collect detailed information about this world. It has only been a week and three of us have died. How will we spend the next eighty-three days?
, the masking talisman is not omnipotent, if we don’t plan carefully, we will be exposed sooner or later.”
"There is nothing we can do about it. Who is going to make us unlucky?"
"A thriller game has come to our world, and a few of us have been selected as players to carry out thrilling missions and broadcast them live to the world."
"Didn't the experts say that the so-called horror games may have been created by a fear-based dimensional demon with the purpose of spreading fear among us?"
"In addition, the worlds selected by the horror game are all problematic worlds suffering from diseases, and they are more or less on the edge of destruction. In them, there may be a way for us to defeat the dimensional demon and save our homeland.
, there is still hope.”
silence.
Thinking of the billions of people who are forced to watch the terrifying live broadcast every day, and are shrouded in despair and fear all the time, including their relatives, a few of them hate the legendary Dimensional Demon God to the core.
Unfortunately.
It's been three years since the thriller game began.
So far, the Blue Star people have not found a way to defeat the devil or save their homeland.
certainly.
It’s not like no one chooses to show off.
But horror games are very good at selecting people, and most of them choose people who have deep ties to family, relatives, or family or country as players.
For the sake of the people they love, everyone tries their best to prevent the horrific scene from becoming a reality in their own country.
Talk about being messed up.
On the contrary, there are only a few that are ruined.
Because in life, you can't love nothing, even if you love yourself.
If you don't love others, you don't love yourself either.
This is severe depression.
The dose needs to be increased.
"Everyone, the Dimensional Demon God is like a fly, which cannot bite a seamless egg."
"And there is probably something wrong with this world, which is why we are here. Moreover, this is a world where demons exist, and there may also be gods."
"This is our opportunity. Three years, three whole years, we have never been afraid of death, so why should you and I be afraid to give it a go?"
A stern young man inspired everyone.
Hear this.
The remaining six people nodded one after another, and one of them even showed the spirit of craftsmanship, bowed ninety degrees, and said loudly: "Your Excellency Chen Zhen, you are worthy of being Huo Yuanjia, a disciple of Huo Daxia. I hope we can work together like the last mission."