Chapter 10: Alligator People

Previously, I did not pay much attention and did not think much of it. However, upon seeing the "Bai Sha Yong Fu" marching in a rhythmic manner, one after another, the man's expression changed drastically: "The Bai Sha Wild Men can actually enforce their commands?!"

One can gain a profit of twenty percent without any effort; how many construction sites would one need to contract in order to achieve such a profit?

However, upon further reflection, Village Chief Li became displeased again: "So, are you implying that the 'Black Dragon' seeks to obtain the beauty of Baisha as part of your scheme?"

"This is what my family says, this is what my family says..."

Li Jie was overjoyed to hear that his brother-in-law had come to his senses. "Let's go, I will take you to commit some mischief. If you have taken from me, return it! If you have eaten my share, spit it out! Spare your life? Spare your head!"

It is ! ''

A few elderly men, trembling and apprehensive, sat down on small stools. Just as they had calmed their emotions, they saw Li Jie pull out a piece of sheepskin from beneath two layers of bamboo armor, which was densely covered with text.

Li Jie is resolute

This is indeed what the elder has said

Moreover, those who are willing to negotiate are simply afraid of trouble. Under these conditions, they would originally agree to a payment of five hundred when owed a thousand; they could tolerate a fifty percent reduction, so surely they can also endure a thirty percent reduction

The person referred to as 'Black Flood Dragon' claims that my ferocity surpasses that of the flood dragon. Village Chief Li looked down at several elderly men who had already collapsed on the ground, stating, 'Though the 'Black Flood Dragon' is large, it is not larger than I. Though the 'Black Flood Dragon' is fierce, it is not fiercer than I.'

If there were no benefits, who would be willing to stroll around with a hundred or so followers

In the distance, on a quietly approaching ox cart, there was a well-dressed man holding a pen, who then wrote a few words on a wooden plank: "There is a sandy wilderness called Black Jiao. The old foreigner is away, please forgive. It is said that Black Jiao is ignorant. The fierce man of White Sand said, 'I am an evil person,' and thus attacked Black Jiao"

"Indeed, there are others, there are others..."

Several old fellows looked utterly bewildered, wondering how Village Chief Li was so different from other "Shaye" leaders; it was simply not the same style at all

The old men nodded in agreement, their faces showing a sense of decay and helplessness. However, Li Jie squinted his eyes slightly, let out a cold laugh, and shouted: "You old and weak ones, can you be the masters of the 'Black Flood Dragon'?"

Then Li Jie smiled warmly at the several elderly gentlemen and said: "Esteemed seniors, these are my humble requests regarding 'Baisha'..."

Exactly, you are right! Good!

Having said that, Village Chief Li waved his hand, and several "Baisha Crocodile People" jogged over, taking down a few small stools from their bodies and the *map* and placing them on the ground

However, Li Jie does not believe it, and he has reason not to believe it, because this group of illiterates cannot count. How could they possibly remember their own age

Currently, the village head Li is leading more than 100 "crocodile people". Although they appear to be a group of clowns, and indeed they are essentially a group of clowns, this does not prevent these more than 100 "crocodile people" from achieving the minimum level of "armed and ready" and demonstrating the astonishing ability to "obey orders and enforce rules"

After Li Jie sat down, he extended his hand and said to a few old men, "Sit."

Walking also consumes energy, and on ordinary days, there is no surplus to rely on. Everyone is pondering how to gain weight for the winter, yet this makes one walk in vain. Isn't this a way to lose weight?

Having said that, Village Chief Li unexpectedly smiled with a hint of excitement: "I am indeed a villain."

"Slow down, slow down..."

... ...

Thank you, Mr. Li

More than one hundred "Bai Sha Yong Fu" responded in unison, their demeanor, their display, their uniformity... Even the "royal army" of the King of Wu would be no different than this

Li Jie nodded slightly and then said, "How about we discuss the compensation on the spot?"

Seeing the performance of these old fellows, Village Chief Li felt even more disdainful, secretly pondering that with their cowardly demeanor, they might be able to extract even more benefits, far exceeding expectations

Although my family is old, we are quite esteemed among the 'Black Dragons'

Upon hearing this, Village Chief Li pondered that these old fellows were likely from the "Heixiao Sand" and belonged to the esteemed category of "high moral standing and great reputation"

The elderly individuals, who are all quite advanced in age, are all over fifty years old, with the oldest among them being sixty-one years old

Um ... ...

We, the old and weak, would never dare to indulge in lustful desires! How could we dare to indulge in such desires!

The canes in the hands of several old men were nearly startled out of their grasp, as Village Chief Li's voice was exceptionally loud. Coupled with his large physique, the contrast with the hunched old men was quite striking.

What are you being slow about? It is not slow!

Upon hearing this, Village Head Li immediately became invigorated. As a foreman, he has plenty of strategies to deal with illegal wage demands.

"First, Li Rao, spare my life, the 'Black Flood Dragon' is willing to offer tribute"

After finally catching his breath, the oldest elder did not take advantage of his age. Of course, he had originally intended to do so, but it seemed that Village Chief Li was not going to fall for it, prompting him to immediately activate the backup plan

Upon hearing this, Village Chief Li immediately sneered. He had seen this kind of sob story to solicit payment countless times before. Is it meaningful?

Thus, when Village Chief Li heard that the old fellow from "Heijiao Sha" actually began to howl and plead for mercy, he knew that this was an opportunity to become instantly wealthy and to strike it rich on the spot

The foolish younger brother took the lead and said: "Brother Kun, you are wise. From now on, 'White Sand Brave' will be the Crocodile Man."

... ...

The few old men who came out to block them were instantly bewildered, and they hurriedly cried out: "'Black Serpent' is ignorant, 'Black Serpent' is ignorant, please spare us, please spare us!"

Then, Village Chief Li looked proudly at the nearby "Heijiao Sand" stockade: "Today, I will not spare 'Heijiao'; it is not that 'Heijiao' is ignorant, but rather it is knowledgeable!"

Li Jie is proud

Little ones

After the man on the ox cart finished writing, he neatly put away his stationery and then sat upright on the cart, gazing from a distance at the "White Sand Brave Men" marching in formation

Alright! For the time being, I will take it at face value

With a wave of his hand, Village Chief Li, clad in two layers of bamboo armor and one layer of leather armor, raised his voice even louder, "Follow me to 'Heijiao Sha' as guests!"

Then, Village Chief Li saw not far away on the stockade wall of "Heijiao Sand" that there were actually several "zheng" characters and various knots. Instantly, he felt a sense of shame in his heart. In order to cover up his own ignorance, he became furious and said: "As people of 'Shaye', how can 'Heijiao' go to 'Baisha', while 'Baisha' cannot come to 'Heijiao'?"

No!

An old man has finally reached his intellectual peak. When all sorts of tricks fail, he goes straight to the heart of the matter. Village Chief Li has made the effort to travel to "Heixiaosha"; could it be that he is there to extend his condolences to the people of "Heixiaosha"?

The phrase 'marching and fighting' consists of four characters, yet its meaning is not merely about fleeing or engaging in skirmishes; it is actually divided into two parts. One part is 'marching,' which essentially refers to military training, while the other part is 'fighting,' which represents the results of that training.

Excessive

If it can be resolved without violence, then it would save a lot of trouble both inside and out

Invincible in battle

As a ruthless foreman, he has seen every trick in the book for collecting wages. In order to secure their pay, workers can employ all thirty-six stratagems. Among these, the beauty trap can be enhanced with an additional "heavenly jump," which is significantly more effective than the thirty-six stratagems.

It is likely that they are leaders of certain small family groups, and their power is certainly considerable

Unfortunately, as a foreman, he has been through countless battles. Has he ever lost? No

Although in the eyes of Village Chief Li, this represents the level of military training for new high school students, it is more than sufficient to engage in a confrontation with a group of "disorganized rabble"

A group of "White Sand Warriors" behind him were momentarily taken aback, looking down at the two pieces of crocodile skin on their bodies, and suddenly revealed an expression of realization.