It was three o'clock in the afternoon when the brothers and sisters returned home after purchasing new year's goods. There was a pile of big bags and small bags, if it wasn't for the recent insistence on exercising, Ouyang Shuo would doubt whether he would be able to carry these things back.
As soon as she got home, Binger immediately opened a box of chocolates and was about to stuff them into her mouth. Ouyang Shuo couldn't see it, and joked: "Baby, eat like you, be careful to eat like a chubby girl."
"Hmph, bad brother, the cute Bing'er will not become a little fat girl, she has a physique that can't eat fat!" The little guy is like a proud little peacock.
Fainted, Ouyang Shuo was dumbfounded, "Ah, who taught you this, and you can't get fat?!"
"Yeah?!" Bing'er opened her mouth wide, only then realized that she had said something she couldn't say, and hurriedly covered her mouth with her little hand. Seeing his brother's stern eyes, he finally gave in and whispered, "Sister Xiaoyue said it."
Ouyang Shuo patted his forehead, he was totally at a loss for these two beauties. This Sun Xiaoyue, why does she tell Binger everything, she is still a child, and when she comes back from the Chinese New Year, she has to be talked about.
"I can only eat this one, if I eat more, will I still have dinner?" Ouyang Shuo could only compromise.
"Well, I know that my brother loves Bing'er the most." The little girl noticed that her brother was not really angry, so she immediately recovered her nature, ran up to his side, and sat down obediently.
What else could Ouyang Shuo do to such a cute little sister, he patted her head fondly, "Tell me, what do you want to eat tonight, brother will make it for you."
"I want to eat Coca-Cola Chicken Wings!"
"Okay, then let's eat Coca-Cola chicken wings."
On February 17th of the first year of Gaia, it was sunny, suitable for burial and coffin removal, and avoiding marriages and alliances.
Yesterday afternoon, the cemetery was completed. It just so happens that today is another auspicious day for burial, so the Administration Department organized the burial of the two soldiers who died last time.
Early in the morning, all the citizens of Shanhai Town, with black cloth wrapped around their arms, gathered in front of the upgraded town-level ancestral hall to bury the heroic souls of the territory.
A mourning hall has been set up in the ancestral hall. The coffin made of high-quality wood by the carpentry workshop is parked in the middle of the mourning hall. The ashes of the fallen soldiers have been put into the coffin by the people of good fortune and longevity in the territory.
Because the soldiers who died in battle had no in-laws, the army arranged for the soldiers of the second cavalry team of the first cavalry team and the third fire soldiers of the second cavalry team to be responsible for carrying the coffin.
The funeral procession started from the ancestral hall, passed through the entrance of the village, and then turned to the cemetery on the west side of the territory. The cemetery was built on the edge of the territory, and after surveying by the old people in the town, it can be regarded as a geomantic treasure.
When you arrive at the cemetery, choose a place for burial. The director of administration, Fan Zhongyan, took out the written eulogy, and after mourning, he burned the eulogy himself.
After the burial, the whole ceremony is over. Although the overall look is a bit crude, it has already expressed the territory's affection for the soldiers who died in the battle. It was enough for the common people and soldiers present to feel the heavy love and care that the lord had for the dead and the soldiers.
After returning from the funeral, Ouyang Shuo was in a low mood and was bored in the office by himself. A group of subordinates are good at observing words and expressions, so naturally they will not disturb him at this time.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, a system announcement suddenly sounded.
"System announcement: February 19th of the first year of Gaia is the traditional New Year's Eve in China. In order to add to the festive atmosphere, there will be a New Year's event. Please look forward to it!"
"System Announcement: On New Year's Eve, a large number of Nian Beasts will come to the wilderness and attack the player's territory. All territories occupied by Nian Beasts will suffer brutal massacres. All territories that successfully expel Nian Beasts will receive generous rewards Lords, please prepare in advance!"
Hey, if it wasn't for the system announcement, Ouyang Shuo would have forgotten that there was such an event. Before his rebirth, he was an adventure player, and he didn't participate in the Nian Beast's New Year event, so he didn't have much impression.
If adventure players go out of the city on New Year's Eve, they may also have a chance to encounter the Nian Beast. After killing the Nian Beast, you can also get rewards. It's just a matter of luck, unlike lord players, who can definitely meet Nian Beast. The second requires strength. Nian beasts are at least level 30 bosses. It is better for a Lone Ranger not to wade into this muddy water. Therefore, those who participated in Nian Beast activities were all powerful mercenary regiments.
Up to now, the top ten mercenary groups have been determined in China, at least one in every royal city, and two mercenary groups in Kyoto even made the list. Of course, this is just a forum ranking and has not been officially recognized.
The Nian Beast Raises the New Year event is held every year in China. But the one who really played tricks was a lord named Pigman. It was the New Year's Eve of Gaia's third year. This guy didn't know how to open his mind. When the Nian Beast attacked the village, he didn't kill the Nian Beast. Taking out the scroll, he wanted to take Nian Beast as a pet in a whimsical way.
The world is so wonderful, the injured Nian beast did not become Pigman's pet as he wished, but unexpectedly became a guardian beast of the territory. This made Pig Man so happy that he wanted to spread his imagination everywhere. At that year's Beast Event, Pigman and his territory stole the limelight.
In the second year, the envious lord wanted to follow Pigman's example, but received a system prompt saying that the guardian beast of a territory was unique, and once it became the guardian beast of a certain territory, it could no longer be subdued. All of a sudden, these lords who wanted to pick up cheap money won't lose anything.
Naturally, Ouyang Shuo didn't want to miss such benefits. He got up and left the office and walked towards the market. The market has been upgraded to the middle market, unlocking the functions of the auction platform. It's a pity that the auction platform has to wait until the third month after the game's server launch to officially operate. From now, there is still nearly a month and a half.
The primary contract scroll, priced at 100 gold coins, has a high probability of subduing beasts below level 30. An intermediate contract scroll, priced at 500 gold coins, has a high probability of subduing beasts below level 60. High-level contract scroll, priced at 3,000 gold coins, has a high probability of subduing beasts below level 80. As for beasts above level 80, they cannot be subdued by contract scrolls.
Such an expensive price cannot be afforded by the current lord, except for Ouyang Shuo, a local tycoon. Even he can only afford a primary scroll. Now I can only pray that the level of the invading Nian beast will not exceed level 30. Otherwise, there is a high probability of taming failure.
Now that he came to the market, thinking about the lack of supplies in Shanhai Town, he simply spent another 10 gold coins to buy a lot of New Year's goods such as lanterns, fireworks, firecrackers, Spring Festival couplets, peach charms, etc., and planned to let the Material Reserve Department distribute them to the residents for free, increasing the popularity of Shanhai Town. festive mood.
After some shopping, Ouyang Shuo only had 250 gold coins left in his storage bag. He thought to save some money to accumulate funds for the auction later. How could he think of such a waste.
Walking out of the wooden hut in the market, the open space in front of the hut is already filled with fireworks, firecrackers and other New Year's goods. Ouyang Shuo just took out a carp lantern from inside, and ignored the rest.
When they returned to the Lord's Mansion, the girl Qing'er happened to be in the yard and saw the lantern in Ouyang Shuo's hand, she was so rare, "Ah, what a beautiful lantern! Brother, where did you buy it? The grocery store in the town doesn’t sell any, so how about giving it to Qing’er?”
Xiao Nizi used her coquettish skills, her voice was sweet, her big eyes stared at Ouyang Shuo pitifully, and she made an expression that if you don't agree, I will cry for you.
Ouyang Shuo ignored her coquettishness, and knocked her on the head, "Do you still want lanterns? Did you bring back the equipment you promised me yesterday?"
"Oh, it hurts! Hmph, big brother doesn't know how to hurt her, she's a girl!" Qing'er pretended to understand her little head, and then said: "Of course I brought it back, otherwise why would I be in the house?" Big brother didn’t know how to arrange for help, so I had to ask my apprentices for help, it’s so heavy.”
Ouyang Shuo glared at her, "You still know that you are a daughter's family, and you don't behave like a lady these days. It seems that I have to talk to You'er and ask her to take good care of you and teach you How can you be a lady of the family. See how you look like."
Speaking of Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived, Yingyou just came out of the Finance Department, heard Ouyang Shuo's lecture, and said with a smile: "Don't be angry, brother. After all, Qing'er is still young, and it is natural to be more innocent. If she is older, she will naturally It will be better."
Qing'er found a backer, no longer afraid of Ouyang Shuo, proudly ran behind Yingyou, made a face at him, and said, "That's right, it's my sister who knows how to love Qing'er."
Yingyou pulled Qing'er from behind to the front, tapped her forehead, and said dotingly: "You are indeed too naughty, no wonder the elder brother is angry, and you still don't apologize to the elder brother." Wan kept signaling with his eyes, "Damn girl, if you really let the big brother down, the good times will come to an end."
Qing'er is so clever, she understood her sister's meaning at a glance, walked up to Ouyang Shuo pitifully, and said sincerely: "Brother, Qing'er is wrong. Qing'er promises that she will not be naughty in the future, and follow her sister to learn how to be a lady." demeanor."
Ouyang Shuo nodded, thinking in his heart, it's no wonder he can trust you. Anyway, let it be. Passed the lantern in her hand to her and said, "Take it and play."
The little girl took the lantern, thanked her, and ran out the door with a smile, not knowing who she was looking for to show off. Ouyang Shuo and Yingyou looked at each other, shook their heads and smiled wryly.
"Brother, where did you get the lantern? Did you buy it in the market?" Yingyou asked.
Ouyang Shuo nodded, "That's right, this time I bought a batch of New Year's goods from the market, and I plan to distribute them to all the citizens in the territory for free. It should be lively all year round."
"Brother is still thoughtful."
Ouyang Shuo waved his hand, turned around and walked into the Material Reserve Department, found Du Xiaolan, and after explaining about the New Year's goods, he returned to his office.