Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 233 Fantasy World Tree

"What's going on? Tell me about it!" Seeing that Hong Fan was speaking vaguely, Cheng Fengzi became anxious and couldn't help but interrupt.

Hong Fan sighed helplessly and said solemnly, "The Chu people are still determined to plant fantasy trees in our Yong country. In addition to one tree that was destroyed by Li Zhi and his men by mistake, a mature fantasy tree was also found near Narcissus City. And now we can't be sure whether there are other fantasy trees in Yong country."

When Cheng Fengzi heard this, he took a breath of cold air and the expression on his face instantly became extremely solemn.

He knew exactly what this Illusionary World Tree was. This Illusionary World Tree also had another name, the Fortune-stealing Tree. Just by hearing the name, you knew it was definitely not a good thing.

If this tree is planted within the territory of a country, it will absorb the national fortune of that country once it matures.

You know, national destiny is extremely important for a country. National strength reflects the strength of a country, and national destiny is an important point that corresponds to whether a country can last long.

Once a country's fortune weakens to a certain extent, it will frequently encounter natural disasters and man-made disasters, until the country is destroyed. Even an orthodox country like Yongguo, which is recognized by heaven and earth, cannot avoid it.

It seems that the State of Chu is clearly planning to completely destroy the State of Yong.

The more Fengzi thought about it, the angrier he became. He gritted his teeth and said, "The Chu State must have colluded with the Illuminati. They took advantage of our actions against the Illuminati to secretly use such despicable means!"

Hong Fan shook his head helplessly and said, "No matter what, if something like this happened, it was our fault on the part of the Night Patrol Division. Now the subordinates from all over the country have gone to the capital to apologize to the emperor."

Hong Fan said, looking at Li Zhi. He added: "You have come into contact with the Fantasy World Tree. If the company wants to take action against the Fantasy World Tree, you may be called upon to assist. Be prepared."

When Li Zhi heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and his mind instantly recalled the terrifying tree he had seen before. That strange and terrifying tree still left a deep impression on him.

Li Zhi frowned subconsciously and couldn't help but say, "I'm just a temporary worker. It's not appropriate for me to take on such a dangerous task right away..."

That's right, Li Zhi was indeed just a temporary worker at the Night Tour Department. He had just joined the Night Tour Department, and according to the regulations of the Night Tour Department, he needed to undergo a one-year assessment and be confirmed to be OK before he could be considered a formal member of the Night Tour Department.

What’s more important is that the temporary workers of the Night Patrol Department do not receive any rewards for handling these abnormal incidents, only a guaranteed salary.

It's only a few hundred dollars a month, why bother with that?

When Hong Fan heard this, his brows immediately frowned and he looked embarrassed.

Seeing this, Fengzi Cheng also quickly spoke to Hong Fan and said, "Captain, this is indeed not fair to Xiao Li. This mission is so dangerous, and Xiao Li is only a temporary worker now. There is no reason to let him take such a big risk."

Hong Fan pondered for a moment, weighed the pros and cons, and said, "How about this, I'll go talk to my subordinates. If you are really recruited, it will be considered a contribution."

Li Zhi's eyes lit up, and he patted his chest fiercely. He said, "Don't worry, I love my country the most. If there is anything that endangers Yongguo, I will do my best to stop it! Anyone who offends Yongguo will be punished no matter how far away they are!"

This righteous look made Hong Fan roll his eyes, and he secretly complained in his heart: Just like your dead master, he is a person who will not do anything until he sees the rabbit. He talks nicely, but he is not willing to work hard until there is benefit.

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"Master Li, please come and take a look at this room."

Wei Si's face was full of enthusiasm. As he talked, he led Li Zhi around the house. He said, "Look, if you go out of here and turn a corner, you will reach Meilin River. It's very lively there. It's the most prosperous and lively place in Minglei City! There are people coming and going, and there are all kinds of fun and delicious food."

Li Zhi stopped and looked around the house slowly. The layout of the house was reasonable, the space was spacious, and the lighting was good.

He originally wanted Wei Si to help him find a quiet place where no one was around, after all, he was used to living a life that tried not to attract attention. But now he thought about it and realized that he had been "cleaned" and was an upright public official, so he no longer had to live in fear and hide all day long like before.

Cheng Fengzi, who was standing nearby, also looked around and nodded in praise, "This place is really nice, much better than the place I live in."

When the owner of the house nearby heard what Crazy Cheng said, he also laughed and agreed, "Master Cheng is right. Although our house is not a luxurious mansion, it is clean and tidy, and the location is good. It is very comfortable to live in."

Li Zhi was satisfied after hearing what they said, so he said, "Okay, let's do it here."

When Wei Si heard Li Zhi's reply, he happily said, "Okay!"

Then he looked at Li Zhi with sparkling eyes, and there seemed to be something else in his eyes.

Li Zhi felt somewhat puzzled by his gaze and subconsciously turned his gaze to Cheng Fengzi with a questioning look in his eyes.

But he didn't expect that Cheng Fengzi saw this and shouted with a smile: "What are you looking at me for? Give me money and sign a receipt!"

When Li Zhi heard this, his eyes widened in disbelief. He really never expected that the Night Tour Bureau would not provide food and accommodation!

Fortunately, Li Zhi was still wealthy now. He shook his head helplessly, then took out enough silver from his pocket and handed it to the owner of the house.

The landlord took the money, smiled widely, and kept saying thank you. After that, the two parties signed a document and confirmed all the relevant matters of renting the house, the landlord left with satisfaction.

When Wei Si saw the owner of the house leave, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Master Li, please take another look at this house to see if there is anything you need to buy. It's still early, so I might as well take advantage of this time to buy everything for you."

His face was full of smiles, his eyes were full of cleverness, and he was thinking about getting more work from Li Zhi.

Li Zhi took a rough look and then told Wei Si in detail some of the things that needed to be purchased, such as tables and chairs, bedding, toiletries and other daily necessities.

After that, he took out a few ingots of silver from his pocket and put them in Wei Si's hands. Then he smiled and said, "Just buy as I say. If there is any remaining silver, you can keep it for yourself as a reward for your hard work."

When Wei Si saw it, his eyes lit up immediately. His face flushed with excitement, and he was so happy that he nodded quickly and said, "Master Li, don't worry, I will do it properly. Leave it to me! Just wait and see."

The money Li Zhi gave was not a small amount. After buying all the things he needed, there would definitely be a lot left. For Wei Si, it was enough to cover his monthly salary for several months, which would allow him to make a lot of money.

Wei Si left the house happily with the silver in his pocket.

Fengzi Cheng laughed and said jokingly, "Wei Si must be so happy now. You are so generous. I'm afraid he will be happy for several days."

Li Zhi didn't want to pay attention to the madman's teasing. He touched his stomach and said tiredly, "Let's go and eat. I haven't eaten much after all the hard work all day. I'm starving."

Cheng Fengzi laughed, stepped forward and patted Li Zhi's shoulder heavily, and said cheerfully: "Come on, the captain has arranged a welcoming banquet for you! You must have a good meal today to celebrate your joining our Night Tour Division C!"