Chapter 621 - 483: Asking for a Favor

Even Pei Jian could see it.

Naturally, Zhuo Qingfeng, as the chief advisor, also noticed that the distribution of cases on this map was somewhat unusual.

There are twelve districts in Dongshan City, and almost every district has discovered cases of the "numbing epidemic," which is very strange.

Generally, a "major epidemic" has a source of infection, and there’s only one source. If there are multiple outbreaks, either the real source hasn’t been found, or there’s another even more terrifying possibility.

If the source hasn’t been found, it’s fine; with the collection of information, continued searching will eventually find it.

If it’s the latter, that would be a big problem.

So, Pei Jian, who is also in the Great Perfection of Blood Melting Realm, should be immune to cold and heat, but he was sweating all over at this moment.

This was not due to a weak physique, but because he was frightened by some of his own speculations.

"Mr. Dong, Mr. Dong..." Seeing Pei Jian staring at this map of Dongshan Prefecture for the time it takes to burn an incense stick, without moving, and with no response to the reports from the officials behind him, he hurriedly called out.

"Oh, what’s the matter?" Pei Jian suddenly awoke, turned around to look at Zhuo Qingfeng, and asked somewhat puzzled.

"Mr. Dong, you were staring at the map of Dongshan Prefecture just now. Did you discover something?" Zhuo Qingfeng asked with a slight nod.

"Oh, it’s nothing." Pei Jian raised his hand and concealed his embarrassment at having "lost his concentration" just now. He said to the reporting official, "You may continue your report."

"Yes, sir. Mr. Feng from the Arresting Department sent someone to report that the Iron Ring Gang in the city took advantage of the street ban order to fight with the Double Heroes Association for territory. The two sides fought fiercely, causing many deaths and injuries. The Arresting Department and the Blade Catching Alliance have already intervened..."

"Both of these gangs are local powers with many members under them. The leader of the Iron Ring Gang, Zheng Tiehuan, is a master of the Blood Fusion Realm Perfection!" Zhuo Qingfeng said. "The two leaders of the Double Heroes Association are also experts in the Blood Fusion Realm. Even if their skills are not as good as Zheng Tiehuan’s, with two against one, Zheng Tiehuan may not easily win."

"Ignoring the prefecture’s ban is tantamount to defying the court. Since they don’t know to restrain themselves, it’s time to change to someone else," Pei Jian snorted coldly, knowing that there are many places the court cannot control. Without darkness, there can be no light; some people cannot be completely eliminated, only controlled. As long as everyone keeps to their own limits and doesn’t cross them, all will be well.

At this time causing trouble is opposing him, the governor of Dongshan Prefecture. How can he tolerate it even a bit?

"Yes, Mr. Dong, Qingfeng will go handle it right away!" Zhuo Qingfeng understood Pei Jian’s intent upon hearing this. This is not a time to use the usual "harmonious" methods, but rather to employ strong measures. The Iron Ring Gang and the Double Heroes Association were unlucky to run afoul of him.

At this time, killing a few people isn’t enough to deter those with ulterior motives.

Pei Jian is not the sort of official who is indecisive.

When it’s necessary to be ruthless, he will not be soft-hearted.

If you run into his gun barrel, count yourself unlucky.

"Master, Miss Liansuo requests to see you!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Jian was startled and hurriedly gave an order: "Quickly, invite her in." The clerks, busy as they were, all widened their eyes.

It’s already so late.

What kind of woman could make the normally restraint governor so excited?

Could it be?

Instantly, a gossipy expression appeared on their faces, but they dared not show it openly in front of the governor.

Liansuo entered the main hall under the guidance of an attendant.

"Liansuo greets the governor!"

"Miss Liansuo, no need for formalities, please, have a seat. Someone, serve tea!" Pei Jian knew that Liansuo appearing so late in the government office must have been sent by Lin Miao, otherwise, a young woman, and a favored concubine of Lin Miao’s, wouldn’t come to a place like the government office in the middle of the night.

"Thank you, governor!" Liansuo returned the courtesy and sat down, saying, "My master instructed me to deliver a letter to the governor."

"Mr. Lin’s letter, quickly give it to me." As soon as Pei Jian heard it was a letter from Lin Miao, he couldn’t help but express his urgency.

Mr. Lin?

In Dongshan Prefecture, there is only one official named Lin, could it be the one from the Medical Bureau? Could this Miss Liansuo be his woman?

Someone recognized Liansuo and the fire of gossip naturally died down.

Liansuo took Lin Miao’s handwritten letter from her bosom and handed it over with both hands.

Pei Jian took it and, in front of everyone, pulled out the letter from the envelope and moved under the lamp to read it carefully.

The letter contained quite a bit; Lin Miao briefly described the situation discovered in the villages of Erlu, Xiayuan, and others.

Of course, it included his intention to requisition the Xue Family Manor.

And also, his willingness to donate money and supplies to fight the epidemic.

The epidemic outside the city and inside the city is roughly the same; it likely spread at the same time. Pei Jian also hastily learned the patterns and characteristics of "epidemics."

He keenly discovered that this "major epidemic" in Dongshan Prefecture seemed unusual, and now with Lin Miao’s letter confirming his suspicions.

However, a suspicion is just a suspicion; there’s currently no evidence, especially since the multiple outbreaks of the epidemic in the city have not found a definite source.

Therefore, his doubts must remain in his heart and cannot be spoken.

But, if someone really dared to spread the "numbing epidemic" and did such heartless things, what is their purpose?

This is the part Pei Jian could not fathom no matter how much he thought about it.

Generally, there is always a purpose for evil deeds.

Lin Miao donated a whopping 200,000 taels of silver for fighting the epidemic, although this money is still allocated and used by Lin Miao himself.