Chapter 221 - When Did Meng Liang Die?

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio@@novelbin@@

System: “What kind of System would have such a dirty thing?”

The System was so mad at its annoying host. Jiang Pengji only responded with a snort.

The System... isn’t it dirty? It has something that could help women entice men to get interested in their bodies––the Elixir of Easy Pregnancy that could help consolidate men’s affections towards women. Haha, that’s quite undirty. Just a typical whore who proclaims to be a virgin!

Jiang Pengji glanced at the two cards in her backpack, pondering for a quite long while before she said, “Speaking of which, it seems that you have not sent me any offhand triggered tasks for more than half a month... Have you unloaded that section in secret?”

System sighed and answered, “How is that possible? The section could only be unloaded when the next System upgrade has uploaded. As for the reason why there has been no triggered task for a long time... To be frank, my host, you tell me––how many times have you gone out over the past half month?”

Jiang Pengji had live a very boring life over the past half a month. She either went to the farm or read at home. How could the audience have fun watching her stream?

Jiang Pengji pinched her chin, saying, “Do you mean to say that, if I hang out a bit, maybe the tasks will be triggered?”

The System officially replied, “In theory, that is the case. The so-called offhand triggered tasks are sent by the System according to the what the host has experienced and who the host knows. The more people you know, the more people you will meet, naturally the more the tasks will be triggered... But my host, I suggest you let the nature take its course.”

Jiang Pengji felt it was very funny. “Let nature take its course?”

“Yes, I have just made an analysis. You have some thoughts that have deliberately opposed the System in your mind, which is not good for you.”

The first time the offhand task had been triggered, the host not only refused to accomplish it decisively, but also accepted the punishment calmly. Besides, afterwards, she had even longed for more... According to the things above, the System was 90 percent sure that the host wanted to make trouble again.

“Don’t be so hostile. At least we have a temporary partnership. We share the same destiny. What advantages could I get by fighting against you deliberately?” Jiang Pengji threw up her hands, showing that she was really not malicious. The answer from the System was silence.

Although its time spent with Jiang Pengji was not long, the System had already figured out that it could only believe half of what the host said.

After a long time, the System spoke. “I am very happy that you finally understand my good intentions. I will not hurt you. I hope we can get along well with each other in the future.”

The System and Jiang Pengji seemed to have reached an alliance and restored a harmonious state of coexistence. In fact, like two businessmen shaking hands and smiling to each other, they held a sharp knife to each other’s backs, waiting for a good time to stab.

It was almost dinner time when Jiang Pengji returned to the Liu Mansion. She was told that Liu She was waiting for her in the study room as soon as she arrived. She wrinkled her eyebrows and said, “Okay, I’m going to see him right now.”

Why is Liu She waiting for me? Jiang Pengji speculated in her heart that it might have something to do with either suppressing the bandits the night before or with the news that might come from the Meng County in Cang Prefecture.

With regard to the suppressing the bandits issue, she didn’t deliberately conceal it from Liu She, although she hadn’t taken the initiative to tell him. The farm was very well hidden from the outside, but there was not much concealment from Liu She. It was normal that he would find out.

As soon as she arrived at the study room, she saw Liu She sitting there properly, a slight frown on his face as his fingers turned over pages of the book on the table. He was deeply absorbed.

As usual, Jiang Pengji gave a salute first, then said, “Father, is there anything you want me to do?”

Liu She raised his head and gesticulated for Jiang Pengji to sit next to him.

“You...” Liu She started talking, then paused suddenly, a bit of troubled. “...Did you get hurt?”

Jiang Pengji was quite sure that what Liu wanted to say before was definitely not that. She shook her head. “No.”

“Although those young men from royal families never put them in danger... I know your temper very well. It is useless to persuade you by words.” Liu She sighed softly, and immediately revealed a smile with a little pride. “Most of the bandits are people of small tricks. They change easily and don’t always keep their loyalty. As your father, I don’t oppose your decision, but you have to be careful about people who may harm you.”

Jiang Pengji said, “Of course I will. Our troop is short of people. It will be dangerous if we absorb more bandits than the original people of our troop. But I’ve already killed all the troublemakers. Although the rest of them are still crafty and have done many evil things, they are easy to be control with threats. They won’t be able to make a big deal together...”

Liu She clenched his hands on his knees, then loosened them. Originally, he had thought his daughter would be ignorant and put a group of hidden dangers around her, which would result in her own harm. He had hurried to meet her and give her a warning after hearing the news, but he had never expected that she could be so ruthless.

“However, there are exceptions to everything. People are more complicated and changeable. Maybe sometimes I see things incorrectly,” Jiang Pengji said with a gentle smile. “Xiaoyu did a very good job. He separated the bandits we absorbed. If those bandits still dare to make trouble...” Jiang Pengji revealed a bloodthirsty smile. “I will kill all of them.”

Apart from killing all of them, what else could she do to those who couldn’t create value or contribute any labor?

“I could rest assured if you would change your perspective.” Liu She sighed slightly, and his hanging heart slowly fell. He was not afraid of anything except his child being too merciful or too arrogant. She did big things well, but she got stuck in the small things.

“Father, you don’t have to worry about me. I have my own speculations on those things.”

Liu She nodded and looked at her with hesitation. “If that is the case, then do you have to go out these days?”

Suggestively, Liu She was asking her if she was still going to suppress the bandits. Jiang Pengji immediately realized what her father meant.

“No, I should digest all the bandits I took. What matters for an army is not the quantity, but the quality. With too many people, the quality will reduce out of expectation. The loss outweighs the gain.” She intended to let the bandits take compulsory training for three or five days to see the result and then screen them one by one.

Then, she would keep those of good quality. As for those of worse quality, she would directly sell them to the human traffickers or let them go to work in the farm. She never kept idle people.

Seeing that Liu She had not left, she asked, “Is there anything else you want to speak with me about, father?”

Liu She lowered his eyes and asked in a very low voice, “When... did you kill Meng Liang?”

Liu She was quite aware that his daughter was going to achieve anything she wanted, but he had never expected that she would kill Meng Liang. If that unlucky child didn’t jump into his mind, he might have thought he was still alive.

Jiang Pengji smiled and said, “That guy has been dead since the day Coach Meng came here.”

Liu She: “...”