Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 232 Little Figure Wei 4

Cheng Fengzi and Li Zhi rushed back to Yanling City without stopping, went straight to the government office, and told the prefect in detail what had happened last night.

The prefect had been puzzled and worried about the livestock being eaten in the village. Now that he heard that the matter had been resolved, he finally felt relieved.

After all, if something like this happens in the area under his jurisdiction and is not handled properly, causing the situation to escalate and deteriorate further, then all the responsibility will be placed on him.

Therefore, when the prefect heard Fengzi Cheng mention that more attention should be paid to that family, the prefect of Yanling City immediately patted his chest and promised that he would definitely instruct his subordinates to keep a close eye on it.

Li Zhi knew that the reason why Cheng Fengzi gave such instructions was that he was worried that if some unexpected circumstances caused the wildness of the child that had been suppressed with great difficulty to be awakened again, it would be a big trouble.

If the child's wildness recurs, it will not only bring disaster to that family, but may also threaten the lives and safety of the villagers in the entire village again, and all previous efforts will be in vain.

After walking out of the government office, Li Zhi couldn't help but yawning loudly, and asked wearily, "Uncle Cheng, should we find a place to sleep, or go directly to Minglei City?"

Fengzi Cheng looked up at the sky and found that it was not yet noon. He thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back to Minglei City first. You will have enough sleep there."

Li Zhi heard this and nodded.

So, the two of them set off immediately without stopping, heading straight towards Minglei City.

The distance between Minglei City and Yanling City was not too far, and Cheng Fengzi and Li Zhi traveled all the way without any delay. Soon, the majestic outline of Minglei City appeared in their sight.

Minglei City is one of the largest cities in Leizhou, and it is magnificent and prosperous. The towering city walls are like a giant dragon, and on top of the walls, flags are flying, rustling in the wind, showing the majesty of the city.

As we approached Minglei City, we saw an even busier scene. There were countless pedestrians coming and going in and out of the city, including wealthy businessmen in gorgeous clothes, traveling merchants with bags on their backs, and peddlers carrying loads on their shoulders. The bustling sounds along the way added a bit of vitality and vigor to this prosperous city.

Cheng Fengzi and Li Zhi came to the city gate together. The guard at the gate recognized Cheng Fengzi at a glance and immediately showed a warm smile on his face.

Seeing Fengzi Cheng coming over, one of the guards smiled and greeted him, "Master Cheng, you're back! Did your trip go well?"

There was respect in his tone, and it was obvious that he was quite familiar with Cheng Fengzi.

Cheng Fengzi nodded at him, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said: "It's going well. I even brought back a new colleague this time."

As he said this, he reached out and patted Li Zhi beside him.

The guard's gaze immediately shifted to Li Zhi. His smile became even brighter, and he said enthusiastically, "I am Wei Si, and I am honored to meet you, sir. I am a local of Minglei City. You are new here, sir. If you have any trivial matters, please come to me. I will definitely help you to handle them properly, without any ambiguity."

Cheng Fengzi laughed loudly and generously, and said, "After you change shifts, please help him find a house. This little brother just arrived and needs a place to stay. I will take him to register first and then find you later."

Upon hearing this, Wei Si smiled even more happily, and the wrinkles on his face were squeezed together. He nodded repeatedly and responded, "Okay, then I will help you find it later. Don't worry, I will find a suitable place for this gentleman to live."

Before Li Zhi could react, he was dragged towards the city by Fengzi Cheng. He turned his head blankly to look at Wei Si, then looked at Fengzi Cheng, his eyes full of confusion.

After walking for a while, Li Zhicai asked curiously, "Who is Wei Si? Uncle Cheng, you seem to be quite familiar with him."

As he walked, Fengzi Cheng answered, "He is just a nobody, but he is very smart. He has been guarding the city gate for many years and knows everything about the city. If you need any errands in the future, you can find him and give him some hard work money. He is quite reliable."

Li Zhi nodded. He knew that everyone in this world had their own way of living. Little people like Wei Si, although of ordinary status, had their own survival wisdom.

By running errands for the people from the Night Patrol, they can not only earn some extra money and improve their lives, but also get to know some people they would hardly get in touch with on a normal day, who might come in handy someday.

This is also a way of life.

In this way, Li Zhi was led by Cheng Fengzi to walk on the busy streets. The streets were crowded and bustling, and various sounds intertwined to form a unique symphony.

The two of them weaved through the bustling crowd, rounded a few street corners, and soon arrived at the Yeyousi Yamen in Minglei City.

The location of the Yeyousi Yamen is quite secluded. Perhaps it is because the Yeyousi itself has special functions and acts in a mysterious way, which naturally makes people feel a sense of awe towards this Yamen.

For this reason, compared to other bustling and crowded places in the city, the area near Yeyousi seems particularly deserted, with few people lingering around.

Li Zhi slowly raised his head and his eyes fell on the plaque hanging above the gate of the yamen. He saw the three big characters "Yeyousi" were vigorous and eye-catching, and the handwriting was exactly the same as the plaque of Yeyousi he had seen in Youzhou before, revealing a sense of solemnity.

At this time, the door of the Night Patrol was open. Cheng Fengzi took Li Zhi and walked straight in without saying a word.

The two of them walked through the front hall and just as they looked up, they saw Hong Fan walking out in a hurry.

When Hong Fan saw Fengzi Cheng, his already solemn expression became even more solemn. He walked up to him quickly and said in a hurried tone, "Old Cheng, you're back just in time. Something big is going to happen!"

When Cheng Fengzi heard this, his face changed instantly, and he had an ominous premonition in his heart. He hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

Just as Hong Fan was about to tell the details, he caught a glimpse of Li Zhi standing next to Cheng Fengzi. He was stunned for a moment, then fixed his eyes on Li Zhi. He asked, "Are you Li Zhi?"

When Li Zhi heard Hong Fan's question, he did not hesitate and simply nodded and said, "That's right."

When Hong Fan heard this, his expression remained stern. He stared at Li Zhi with a sharp gaze, and then asked, "Do you know about the Linjiang City incident?"

There was a questioning tone in those words, which made people feel nervous.

Li Zhi could not help but frown, his heart full of doubts, he really did not understand why Hong Fan suddenly asked this question. He thought to himself: Could it be that he came to ask for punishment?

Seeing that Li Zhi did not answer immediately, Hong Fan emphasized his tone and asked: "Have you ever seen a big tree rooted in the void?"

There was a hint of anxiety in Hong Fan's eyes, as if the situation of the big tree was crucial and related to something extremely important.

After hearing what Hong Fan said, Li Zhi suddenly understood. It seemed that Hong Fan was not here to blame him, but came to him to inquire about the specific situation of the Linjiang City incident.

So, Li Zhi said truthfully: "I saw it. The big tree did appear at that time, but it withered and died soon after it appeared. I don't know the specific reason."

Hong Fan's expression remained solemn after hearing Li Zhi's answer. He frowned slightly and said seriously, "The Fantasy World Tree must not be exposed before it matures. Fortunately, you found it by accident. Otherwise, we would be in big trouble."