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Chapter 91 Borrowing a Life

For the next two days, Zhou You frequently visited the county government office.

Because of his pleasant speech, good interpersonal skills, and the influence of "Lady Bone," Zhou You quickly became acquainted with the county magistrate.

In the past few days, most people in the county government office have come to know him.

While chatting with the constables, Zhou You learned that because Magistrate Shi was too perverse, almost no one in the entire government office, except for his lackeys, liked him. However, due to his long-standing fearsome reputation, the fact that the previous leader had been tortured to the point of wishing for death, and the fact that life was still somewhat bearable, no one dared to lead a rebellion.

And now, that opportunity is coming soon.
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Another night has passed in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, the roar of Magistrate Shi could be heard coming from the residence behind the yamen.

"What do you mean 'can't find'??? There are several grown people there, can they just vanish into thin air???"

Before him, a constable, covering the fresh red marks on his face and spitting everywhere, bowed repeatedly.

"Sir, it's not that we haven't tried our best, it's just that we really can't find them. We have no idea where Master Hun and the others went. We've been searching all day, and we haven't found a single clue."

"You mean they're nowhere to be found, neither alive nor dead? Do you think I'm stupid? I don't think you even tried."

"Sir, we really wouldn't dare, that's for sure."

Just as the constable was growing more and more timid, and was about to shrink into a shrimp, a knock came at the door.

Magistrate Shi asked angrily.

"Who!"

But a laugh came from outside the door.

"Brother Shi, it's me."

Upon hearing this voice, Magistrate Shi's long face finally softened a little. He waved his hand, signaling the terrified constable to step aside, before speaking.

"come in."

The person outside the door was Zhou You. Hearing this, he pushed the door open and entered, just in time to see that face that was still full of anger.

"What happened? Why is Brother Shi so angry?"

"It's all because of these good-for-nothings!" Magistrate Shi spat, seemingly feeling that simply cursing wasn't enough, he raised the whip in his hand and lashed out at them.

"They can't even find a single person. I'd rather raise a dog than all of them!"

However, the next second, his whip was grabbed by a hand.

The man looked up angrily, only to see a peaceful smiling face.

"Brother Shi, don't be too angry. It's not worth ruining your health over something like this. So, what exactly happened? Can you tell me?"

The voice seemed to have a strange magic, making people relax involuntarily. Magistrate Shi did not get angry again, but raised his head and gestured for Zhou You to sit down first.

He continued only after someone had taken a seat.

"Actually, it's nothing. A few of my trusted men have gone missing these past few days. Because of my special treatment, they don't usually have to work regular hours. I only discovered they were missing today, so I sent the constables to look for them. Who would have thought that these guys would be such useless idiots? They searched all day and then told me they couldn't find them at all!"

Having said that, Magistrate Shi immediately raised his whip.

But the next second, Zhou You interrupted his actions again.

This time, however, it wasn't with hands, but with the mouth.

"Your trusted men? Um... are they a few men who look fierce, are tall, and whose leader is bald and has tattoos on their necks?"

Magistrate Shi turned around abruptly.

"Brother, do you know?"

Zhou You laughed.

"It's not that I know, but I just happened to see these guys yesterday, taking a pretty girl with them and heading out of the city. I don't know what they're planning to do." Although he said he didn't know, the implication in his tone was self-evident.

Magistrate Shi was stunned for a few seconds, then immediately flew into a rage.

"Those bastards! They found a pretty girl and instead of offering her to me, they went off to enjoy the first taste of the soup themselves!!! When they get back, I'll beat them to a pulp!!"

After uttering those harsh words, Magistrate Shi remembered that Zhou You was still there. He quickly pinched his face and then said...

"By the way, brother, what brings you here today?"

Zhou You returned home.

"It's something urgent, and I mainly wanted to discuss it with you, brother."

As he spoke, he suddenly turned his head and looked at the trembling yamen runner.

Magistrate Shi glanced at him sideways, then waved his hand.

"Alright, this is none of your business, get lost!"

The bailiffs immediately breathed a sigh of relief and left through the door, making sure to close the door behind them.

Then Magistrate Shi smiled and said to Zhou You.

"Don't worry, brother. Unless they are summoned, they usually don't dare to come near here easily. By the way, what happened to you that you came to see me so late?"

“I’m so sorry to have disturbed your rest, brother,” Zhou You replied. “Actually, a friend of mine from out of state has run into some trouble and urgently needs my help, so I’m hoping you can issue him a travel permit.”

"So soon? You have to leave tonight?"

"It is difficult to disobey a friend's request."

Upon hearing this, Magistrate Shi showed a hint of regret, but he still rummaged through his boxes and cabinets to find a few blank documents. Then he picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, and said...

"So, which direction are you heading out of the state, buddy?"

"Youtai Mountain".

Magistrate Shi paused for a moment.

Seeing this reaction, Zhou You frowned, seemingly puzzled, and asked.

"What's wrong, Brother Shi? Is there something amiss?"

Magistrate Shi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and signed the place name and his own name.

"There's nothing wrong with it. The main problem is that there used to be a particularly disgusting Taoist priest there who was always picking on me and preventing me from making money. A few months ago, I happened to meet the Grand Duke of Jupiter. We hit it off and killed the Taoist priest while he was cultivating. Then I had the road sealed off to prevent anyone from passing through. But since it's your request, brother, then it doesn't matter."

Magistrate Shi handed over the document, and Zhou You thanked him with a smile.

But just when Magistrate Shi thought it was all over, Zhou You suddenly revealed a very strange smile.

"By the way, brother, I have something else to ask you for help, Brother Shi."

For some reason, Magistrate Shi suddenly had a strange feeling.

That's like a hamster being targeted by a cat.
—Strange, why would I have this thought?
Magistrate Shi shook his head and continued.

"It's alright, brother. Just tell me. For Lady Bone's sake, I'll help you with anything you can do."

"Thank you very much, brother. This favor is actually very simple."

The flickering candlelight illuminated a smiling face.

"That means borrowing your life, brother."

(End of this chapter)