Wizard Farming Guide

Chapter 56 Life Changes

Noon, Hekou Town.

During the three-day holiday following the end of the war, the reserve troops who had rushed back from Pingdingshan returned to the town.

The return of these serf soldiers stirred up the peaceful town like a stone thrown into water.

They held a generous reward they had never had before.

They are gathered in the town's only open-air tavern, continuing their banquet celebration.

"Five glasses of white beer, the best of the best! Old Mike, don't give me that cheap, run-of-the-mill beer, it's probably mixed with your piss, nobody drinks that stuff!"

One of them, Mike, picked up a wooden glass, took a sip, and then rolled his eyes.

He then rudely pushed himself to the ground, slammed his fist on the table, and yelled at the tavern owner.

The other companions around him started to make a fuss, mocking the tavern owner, Old Wheat, for his terrible beer, saying that half a glass of beer was mixed with water.

"You piece of shit, pay up first!"

Old Mai, with a pipe dangling from his mouth, glanced at them sideways, used to their rudeness.

The drunkards in the small town never knew any manners.

At this moment, handfuls of copper coins were casually tossed onto the table, piling up in a stack.

The crisp sound of the copper coin made Old Mai's ears perk up instantly, and he couldn't help but stand up and crane his neck to get closer.

"Mary, bring out the entire collection of beer barrels from the pub! Let these rich bastards drink their fill today!"

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, Old Mai ran into the house.

Together with a woman, they huffed and puffed as they carried out a wooden wine barrel.

They smashed open the wooden barrel, and the serf soldiers gathered to clink glasses, completely oblivious to the spilled wine that soaked their clothes.

They were each loudly recounting their achievements in the war.

The lively discussion, coupled with the table full of copper coins, quickly attracted the attention of passing residents.

Noticing the curious glances from the other residents around them, the serf soldiers unconsciously grew louder in their discussion.

The banquet in Pingdingshan was held in a warm environment with abundant food.

But these small-town serf soldiers don't know the local residents, Mike thought.

Celebrating it now would inevitably feel a bit less satisfying than celebrating it now.

Seeing his neighbor come over to join in the fun, Mike laughed and raised his glass.

"Cheers to our victory, guys!"

"Cheers, oh!!!"

The soldiers shouted excitedly, bringing the lively atmosphere of the tavern to a climax.

But then, Mike suddenly noticed something was different.

The youngest of them, Maud, seemed restless and did not touch his glass.

"Excuse me, Brother Mike, I feel a little dizzy. May I go home first?" Maud apologized apologetically when she saw him looking at her.

Seeing his disappointment, Mike and his companions were a little unhappy.

But he didn't say anything, just nodded and told him he could leave.

Maud breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to them in apology, and hurriedly left.

"What's wrong with this kid? Wasn't he drinking quite a bit that night? This is so strange," someone said, shaking their head in displeasure.

"That's because you didn't see how crazy he was on the battlefield. That kid probably wasn't very bright; he always insisted on being at the front during the battle."

Mike said with lingering fear, recalling the ferocity of the Wolf Chieftain's soldiers.

"Speaking of which, didn't that lord mention something about promotion based on merit, uh, what was it called again?"

"The military merit promotion system says that killing three barbarian soldiers will make us free citizens."

Mike shook his head. "That lord was quick to give us the money, he's a good person, but this is unreliable. What lord would be willing to set us free and not be afraid we'd run away? It sounds like a scam."

"That makes sense. Only a fool like Morde would believe it and rush forward without thinking about what would happen to his sister if he died."

"Mike, didn't you say before that you wanted to marry someone's sister? You'll take care of her then?" The people around laughed.

"I was just comforting him because I felt sorry for him, and besides, his face wasn't injured yet, and he was quite handsome. Now?"

Mike rolled his eyes. "You haven't seen what happened to that kid's sister. It's terrifying."

the other side.

After leaving the group with his head covered, Mordred finally relaxed, clutching the copper coins in his pocket.

He walked back to his house along the street, opened the door, and bent down to go inside.

Jasmine, the younger sister, was sitting on the edge of the bed, mending clothes for someone.

Upon seeing him return, she jumped up in delight to welcome him.

"It's alright, I'm back now, don't worry." Maud gently stroked Jasmine's head.

After the siblings were reunited, Maud described to his sister the interesting things that had happened to him during this time.

During the process, the rough feeling between his palms made him notice his sister's dull, yellowish-brown hair.

He looked at his sister's fingers, which had been frostbitten by the icy waters of the Hanshui River after she washed clothes for someone.

Maud pursed her lips tightly.

The scene he saw in Pingdingshan involuntarily flashed into his mind.

It was like a legendary paradise, where the residents' homes were all luxurious houses built of bricks and stones.

The ground magically radiated warmth, and the sacred water of the mountain and lake gods flowed from the pipes, ready to be summoned at any time.

Maud returned to reality and looked at the house she shared with her sister.

The small, cramped hut, barely tall enough for one person, had only two small skylights through which light could pass.

There was no flooring, so the ground was naturally uneven, and the walls of the stone houses were filled with hay and mud.

Cold and dilapidated.

"In a little while, it won't be long before I take you to live a good life."

Maud held Jasmine in her arms, her hands gripping the pockets.

Inside was his saved bonus, though it wasn't enough for him yet.

But he firmly believed that as long as he worked hard enough, he would soon be able to provide Jasmine with a house like that.

Maud recalled the knight squire who had greeted him politely and kindly left him a copper coin before the lord arrived.

I recall the lord who, after the war, observed a moment of silence before the army and erected the spears of the fallen soldiers before that monument to the fallen heroes.

Seeing hope for the future, a smile slowly spread across Maud's face.

Just then, a series of footsteps came from outside the room, as if a large group of people were rushing towards them.

Maud looked puzzled. After telling Jasmine to stay home, he went out to find out what was going on.

Outside the gate at this moment.

Blue-hatted Malone, who serves as the head of affairs in Hekou Town, is rushing over.

He was accompanied by the town's statistician and two clerks.

Upon seeing this important figure from the town, the residents on the road temporarily stopped their work and gathered around out of curiosity.

Even Mike and the other soldiers stopped drinking, looked at each other, and then approached them in confusion.

Although the ruler of River Mouth Town was that lord, that person was too far away from them.

The person in charge of them on a daily basis is this newly appointed chief administrator.

The other party held the fate of the town's residents in their hands and was a truly important figure in their eyes.

Upon discovering that Mullen and other officials were standing in front of Maud's door, Mike and the others felt even more puzzled.

There were various discussions among the crowd, with many suspecting that the Maud siblings had offended this adult.

"Ah, Chief Steward, you are...?" Maud was startled when she came out and saw a group of people gathered outside.

Especially after meeting the Chief of Staff, Malen, he couldn't help but feel nervous.

But to his and the other residents' surprise, when he came out, Maren immediately showed a kind smile.

She quickly came over and draped a high-quality cashmere cloak over him.

"Soldier Mord, Your Lordship has witnessed your bravery on the battlefield and has specially dispatched me to announce that you will henceforth be freed from your serfdom and become a glorious soldier!"

"On behalf of River Mouth Town, I sincerely thank you for your contributions during the war. This is a reward bestowed upon you on behalf of the Lord!"

Maren handed Maud two identity records, proof that he and his sister had become free citizens.

She then urged him to quickly bring his sister along and catch up with her.

Still reeling from the incredible surprise, Maud didn't dare to delay.

Holding the proof, he quickly took Jasmine, who was equally puzzled, and followed Malen.

They left the residential area inside the town and came to the commercial area along the Hanshui River.

What comes into view are rows of completed brick and stone houses, forming a luxurious architectural complex.

"From today onwards, this place is yours."

Maren stood in front of a two-bedroom, one-living-room bungalow, smiling as he handed Maud the keys.

Maud, feeling dizzy, took the keys.

Beside him was his curious and excited younger sister, and behind him were a crowd of amazed and envious people.

Mike and the soldiers stared at him blankly, their wine glasses falling to the ground involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)