Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World-Chapter 44: Not fearing scarcity, but fearing inequality

Chapter 44: Chapter 44: Not fearing scarcity, but fearing inequality

Not long after, Jiang Fan silently returned to Osmanthus Village.

Of course, he had also resumed his previous appearance.

It was as if nothing had happened just now.

As for the 576 taels of silver, it naturally went into the space ring.

At this time, the villagers were still discussing the matters of Song Fugui’s family.

Jiang Fan also eavesdropped, finally learning the ins and outs of the issue.

In the beginning, Song Fugui did indeed find a way to get rich.

Although the Dragon King Gang truly had a firm grip over Tonghe County, controlling all taverns, inns, and even markets, all fish sales required their permission.

If sold to these places, the Dragon King Gang would undoubtedly find out immediately.

But Song Fugui chose to sell to the residents of Tonghe County, effectively breaking the whole into parts.

After all, his prices were cheaper than the market.

Especially in this era of rising grain prices, cheaper fish naturally became the first choice for residents.

Once brought out, they would quickly sell out.

The problem was that Song Fugui’s crew was making too much money, and Song Fugui took the largest share.

This made other fishermen very dissatisfied, wanting a larger share of the money.

They felt they were also participating in a life-threatening trade and couldn’t settle for earning so little.

However, by this time, Song Fugui was too caught up, blinded by greed, thinking that without him, these fishermen would still be struggling, catching fish at home without any opportunity to make money.

Instead, he had given them a chance to make a fortune, and they should be grateful.

Yet they wanted more money, which was sheer ingratitude.

Thus, tensions between the two sides were on the verge of breaking out.

One of the fishermen, in a fit of anger, went directly to report Song Fugui to the Dragon King Gang.

The result was predictable: upon learning the news, Song Fugui was terrified, and immediately took his family and quickly left Tonghe County for another place.

As for those fishermen who failed to escape in time, they were caught and beaten to death by members of the Dragon King Gang.

"He actually died of internal strife?!"

"Indeed, it is not poverty but inequality that is worrisome."

Jiang Fan felt very introspective.

This was originally a good business, where everyone could have made a lot if they got along peacefully.

Unfortunately, fishermen are always fishermen, with too short-sighted a view and unwilling to share profits.

The result is everyone’s downfall.

It was supposed to be a win-win situation, but it ended up like this.

It was right not to join initially, or else he would have already fallen apart over profit issues.

He might have even been implicated.

Of course, such things didn’t only happen in this era. Even in his past life, he often heard of similar incidents.

This seems to be an eternal, immutable human nature.

But this matter didn’t really concern him, so he chose not to pay further attention.

Thinking of this, Jiang Fan also returned home.

"Husband, I’ve heard that the Dragon King Gang seems to be targeting our family."

Su Weiwei looked at Jiang Fan with some anxiety.

Although she didn’t witness what happened in the square earlier, the news had already spread throughout the village, and the monthly salary for all of Osmanthus Village had been doubled.

Even their family was specifically targeted by Elder Luo of the Dragon King Gang, with the monthly salary tripled.

This was a catastrophe for an ordinary fisherman’s family, likely making it impossible to sleep at ease.

"Don’t worry; Luo Zheng can no longer threaten us."

Jiang Fan held Su Weiwei and immediately comforted her.

What?!

Su Weiwei blinked her beautiful eyes. She didn’t fully understand what her husband meant, but since he said it was nothing, it was probably nothing, so she needn’t worry too much.

At that moment, she blushed and glared at Jiang Fan: "You rascal, thinking over naughty things in broad daylight."

She felt the mischievous hand.

"This isn’t mischievous; it’s a major life event."

Jiang Fan said with a smile, lifting Su Weiwei and carrying her into the bedroom.

The bed swayed.

It seemed that the turmoil outside had nothing to do with the two people inside the room.

They simply enjoyed this rare moment of peace and joy.

......

By evening, at the Dragon King Gang headquarters in Tonghe County,

Gang Leader Li Lei and various Elders gathered here.

Each had a very serious expression.

This was an unprecedented crisis for the Dragon King Gang.

The Red Eyebrow Army had defeated the court’s military and was advancing unstoppably, soon to reach Tonghe County.

If the Dragon King Gang didn’t respond properly, they might face total annihilation.

"What’s going on? Where is Luo Zheng? Where has Luo Zheng gone?"

Gang Leader Li Lei felt very dissatisfied, not expecting an Elder to be absent at this crucial moment.

It was simply outrageous.

The Dragon King Gang hadn’t even been destroyed, yet within it, Elders were already falling apart?!

"Gang Leader, today Elder Luo returned from the fish cage."

"Unexpectedly, he was ambushed by assassins on the way and has already died."

"Even several elite members of the Dragon King Gang were killed."

An Elder immediately spoke up.

What?!

Upon hearing this, Gang Leader Li Lei frowned: "What exactly happened? Who ambushed Elder Luo? Elder Luo was a Strong Sinews Realm Martial Artist; who could have killed him?"

He hadn’t expected that the other was not merely tardy, but dead.

This situation was even more unfavorable for the Dragon King Gang.

"Not clear; the clues at the scene are too few to find any leads."

"Honestly, I highly suspect it was done by forces opposing us."

"The opponents know we’re in big trouble and might be trying to kick us while we’re down."

Numerous Elders shook their heads.

They also wanted to find clues but the killer was too cautious.

They even used Corpse-Dissolving Water to destroy the bodies.

This left them with no useful clues or cause of death for Elder Luo and his men.

So they first directed their suspicion towards those opposing forces.

After all, only those forces would have the capability and motive to take down Dragon King Gang’s Elders.

"Heh, a bunch of grasshoppers."

"They jumped out while we were in trouble."

"Once Dragon King Gang survives this calamity, we will find and retaliate against each and every one of them later."

Gang Leader Li Lei clenched his fist, gritting his teeth in anger.

He already had several suspicious names in mind.

But now wasn’t the time for revenge.

After all, the Red Eyebrow Army was approaching, and the Dragon King Gang was on the brink of destruction.

If they didn’t flee, they would likely all die here.

Luo Zheng’s death was indeed unfortunate, but at this time, it didn’t count for much.

At most, it was a momentary regret.

If an opportunity arose, they would avenge Luo Zheng. If not, they’d let it go.

Because people must always look forward.

They weren’t closely related to Luo Zheng, so they wouldn’t go to great lengths to avenge him.