Chapter 6614
: Changes in the Deserted City
The rune array was destroyed, and the effect was immediate.
Many people in the city looked puzzled, wondering why there was no wind today?
Ever since the curse came, the sandstorms here have never stopped.
There were light winds all day long, and strong winds would come every three to five days, covering the grass and crops outside the city and constantly encroaching on the living space of the residents.
Near the upwind side of the desert, all the land and rivers have been swallowed up, and only the land in another direction barely remains.
If there was no such piece of land, the residents of the city would have lost their source of food and the city would have been reduced to ruins long ago.
People who felt something was wrong looked up at the sky from time to time, with a hint of confusion in their eyes.
This kind of sunny weather not only fails to make people feel happy, but instead makes them feel deeply uneasy.
They were afraid that this was a sign of disaster, and that a bigger sandstorm would come. The terrifying winds could easily move the sand dunes and swallow up an entire city.
It is said that in the desert, there was an ancient kingdom that was buried by yellow sand overnight.
The residents in the city were all buried under the yellow sand and turned into unwilling ghosts.
It is said that on every moonlit night, the wailing of wronged souls can be heard from the underground sand dunes, or you can see an underworld market composed of dead souls.
If someone who doesn't know the truth rashly enters there, he will get seriously ill even if he doesn't die.
Is it possible that a devastating disaster will occur in the next few days?
If this is true, we must make plans early, otherwise we may be buried under the yellow sand.
With the opportunity to work and the weather becoming clear and windless, the mood of the people in the city became worse.
When night fell, the workers received their wages and happily prepared to go home for dinner.
At this time, Qi Laosan began to recruit people and said he was willing to work overtime and burn the midnight oil.
He announced that the owner of the dyeing room was eager to start production and make money, so he wanted to shorten the construction period.
Those who work at night can get the same wages.
Besides, it would be cooler to work at night, and you could have a free meal in the middle of the night.
After hearing the news, people who had worked for a whole day shouted that they could work another night.
Qi Laosan shook his head and refused, saying that construction would continue tomorrow and if he worked overtime tonight he wouldn't have to come tomorrow.
When everyone heard this, they all looked disappointed.
Many people in the city who were unable to make it during the day or did not meet the requirements rushed over after hearing the news.
Some people who did not meet the requirements said they only wanted half the wages and begged Qi Lao San to be flexible and help them.
Qi Laosan thought of Tang Zhen's instructions. As long as the construction period could be accelerated, it would not matter if he spent more money or hired more people.
Unable to resist the repeated requests, he kept all the men, women, young and old who had registered and asked them to join in the cleanup.
At the same time, people are dispatched to screen out the usable building materials, which can be used when building houses in the future.
The owner of a camel caravan in the city took the initiative to find Qi Laosan, hoping that he could help put in a few good words to see if he could get the business of transporting goods.
Since the city was cursed, the camel caravan business has plummeted and its size has continued to shrink.
The capable camel team owners have all spent money to move to other places, leaving only a small camel team that survives on a meager small business.
Building a dyeing room requires a lot of materials, which are simply not available in this almost abandoned city.
At this time, a transport team is needed to deliver supplies. If the quantity is large enough and lasts long enough, it will definitely be a good income.
Qi Laosan had never dealt with the camel team owner in the past, but thinking that Tang Zhen might need the transport team, he agreed to help inquire.
Oil was bought from the city and mixed with crushed, dried straw to make oil lamps for lighting.
It was placed in a stone basin and lit up to serve as a light source, and then everyone got busy.
Qi Laosan called his wife and bought a lot of food from the city, as well as half a yellow sheep's dried meat and dried dates.
After chopping these foods into pieces and putting them into the cooked porridge, the food will become more fragrant and sweet.
This is the food for night shift workers. Compared with the food of ordinary people, it is a very good meal.
Putting aside the identity of the immortal master, Qi Lao San felt that Tang Zhen was a very generous boss. If other bosses hired workers, they would not provide such good food for free. The stove was built next to the construction site, and the workers could see it at a glance. They were surprised and praised the boss for his generosity.
The next morning, after communicating with Tang Zhen, Qi Laosan found the boss of the transport team who had been waiting for a long time.
He handed a list of supplies to the caravan owner and gave him a bag of coins.
The caravan boss was overjoyed and took out some coins and gave them to Qi Laosan as a reward for introducing this business.
Qi Laosan refused it resolutely, saying that he should not take this money, otherwise he would not be able to sleep at night.
He was an honest man and never knew how to take shortcuts. If he accepted the thank-you fee from the caravan owner today, he would not know how to face Tang Zhen in the future.
Not to mention that Tang Zhen has a special identity and is a powerful immortal master who will not tolerate any offense or deception from mortals.
For the sake of his family's lives, Qi Lao San also has to behave himself. He knows very well which is more important, money or life.
After receiving the order and money, the caravan owner immediately gathered people and drove the camels to the nearby city.
There are a lot of supplies to transport, so he may have to hire other caravans, but even so he can still make money.
Investing in new dyeing workshops has brought new income to the city and given a glimmer of life to all industries.
There were also many city dwellers who asked if they could buy the fodder for dyeing cloth.
Although the wind and sand caused the river to dry up and the grassland was constantly being swallowed up and disappeared, you can still collect a lot if you run farther.
After receiving Tang Zhen's instructions, Qi Laosan said that he could collect a large amount and the price offered was also satisfactory.
The residents of the city were getting happier and happier. They packed up and repaired their tools and ran out of the city to harvest the weeds for dyeing cloth.
For several consecutive days, the construction of the dyeing workshop went smoothly without any unexpected situations.
The sandstorm never came, which made those who were worried secretly relieved, but at the same time they felt a little curious.
In the past few decades, the weather has never been as sunny and windy as it has been in recent days. Although there is an occasional breeze, it is not mixed with a lot of sand and dust.
This situation in the short term does not mean it will be like this in the future. Perhaps after a while, the sandstorm will come again and be more severe than before.
No one thinks that the sandstorm will end here.
Tang Zhen rarely shows up in public on weekdays, and no one knows where he has gone. Only a few people like Qi Laosan can see him.
Although people are curious, they don't care too much. It is normal for big bosses to be busy.
As long as the wages are good, it doesn’t matter whether Tang Zhen comes or not.
It is actually very annoying to have a boss who does everything himself and acts like a supervisor all day long.
Although Tang Zhen is not here, we cannot do our work perfunctorily.
Knowing Tang Zhen's true identity, Qi Lao San was very serious in doing things. At the same time, he also implicitly warned others that Tang Zhen's identity and background were not ordinary and they should never do anything perfunctory or dishonest.
If you anger Tang Zhen, not only will you be in trouble, but your family and friends may also be implicated.
If the situation is serious, the people of the entire city will be implicated.
Although Qi Lao San did not say it explicitly, everyone could sense the meaning behind his words and became more and more curious about Tang Zhen's identity and background.
Officials in the city secretly inquired and questioned the yamen runners controlled by Tang Zhen, trying to find out his specific identity.
Tang Zhen implanted a piece of information into the mind of the yamen runner, and he believed it to be true.
He told those who inquired that Tang Zhen was actually from the capital and was a descendant of high-ranking officials.
There are also relatives and friends who are high-ranking officials in nearby cities.
Nowadays, when starting a business, making money is secondary. The key is to hone your social skills.
Such statements also made some people with evil intentions become honest.
He didn't dare to act rashly again and blackmail Tang Zhen for fear of getting himself into trouble.
(End of this chapter)