My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 276 - 274: The River God Wants to Take over the Mountain God’s Territory _1

Chapter 276: Chapter 274: The River God Wants to Take over the Mountain God’s Territory _1

Little Loach voiced his dissatisfaction with a few sounds.

Owen Bertram threw down about half of the Jade Slips. Little Loach opened his mouth wide and inhaled, all the Jade Slips in Joseph Gourd’s space automatically flew into his mouth, then he swallowed them directly.

The whole scene is rather like that of a whale sucking in small fish. It’s quite delightful. But Little Loach was thrashing about, indicating to Elder Brother that he was not full yet.

Owen Bertram was a bit surprised, "Already this hungry?"

Little Loach hummed in dissatisfaction, even rolling about: I’m growing up, my appetite has increased. What’s wrong with eating a bit more, can’t you afford it?

"Alright then." Owen Bertram threw the remaining Jade Slips in. After Little Loach finished eating, he belched contentedly and then sank into the water to digest his meal.

Owen Bertram slapped his forehead: a huge oversight!

He had finally managed to complete the construction of the Dao Tower and in his joy, he had forgotten the most important step when feeding Little Loach: negotiation.

You must firstly negotiate with Little Loach, discuss the benefits of this feeding. If not, Little Loach will offer you some junk in return.

But now it was too late. For example, Owen Bertram shouted a few times, "What good thing will you give back to Elder Brother this time?"

Little Loach floated and sank in the water, his eyes half opened and half closed, indicating: I’m sleepy after eating, whatever it is can be discussed later.

Look at him, all so lethargic. Owen Bertram was helpless, and didn’t have any expectations for this feeding.

After feeding Little Loach, Owen Bertram stood up. Although his cultivation realm didn’t increase, his confidence had greatly heightened. This current state of his was excellent. His realm didn’t seem very high, which could easily cause opponents to underestimate him. Therefore, once they make a move, he could defeat them instantly.

"The nine-layer Dao Tower is a blessing rather than a curse. In the future, I will try to follow this cultivation path which is far stronger than those of the same realm. This is the only way to conceal myself deeper!"

Owen Bertram continued on his journey and soon arrived in County Town.

Casterly County, in truth, was really a poor and remote place. Owen Bertram had previously thought Jaafar County was already very poor. At that time, he had just arrived in this world and didn’t have a comprehensive understanding of the Wood Dynasty, only seeing Jaafar County and judging it as not very good.

But now he understood better. Although Jaafar County was quite far from the Capital City, it was close to Lake Shu Region, which was still rather good.

Casterly County was far worse than Jaafar County.

The city walls were low and dilapidated, with several large cracks. The array had been in disrepair for a long time. In the case of a war, there was no point in defending the city, because it was not defendable.

If the Demon Clan came, the whole city could only flee.

The commerce in the city was also not developed, with only a few inns. Owen Bertram met Nathan Lane in one of them, where they analyzed the County Magistrate named Calvin. Just as they were discussing, a commotion suddenly erupted on the street outside.

The two of them looked out the window and saw a group of people carrying something on the street below, shouting slogans and heading towards the County Government Office.

The two of them were stunned because what those people were carrying was the statue of the River God!

Owen Bertram looked at Nathan Lane. The latter immediately explained, "During the days I’ve been here, I also inquired about it. The faith towards the River God has spread very quickly along the entire course of the river. And..."

He hesitated, then continued, "It seems that some forceful measures have been taken."

"In some places, the river is too dangerous. Some boat owners have worshipped the statue of the River God, but still their boats capsized and they lost their lives. There are some rumors detrimental to the River God in various places and even some local beliefs have come into conflict with the River God’s faith."

"But the end result was that those local beliefs gradually disappeared, and those blasphemers who spoke ill of the River God also mysteriously encountered various accidents."

Owen Bertram stroked his chin, becoming more and more curious about who was behind this "faith in the River God". They seemed quite capable.

"What are these people going to do?"

Nathan Lane went out and gave the waitress some money and soon found out, "These are believers of the River God. They want to go to the County Government Office to ask for permission. They want to demolish the Mountain God Temple outside the West Gate and rebuild it as the River God Temple!"

Both of them’s expressions turned peculiar as they said together, "Let’s go take a look."

By the time the two of them arrived outside the County Government Office, they saw a middle-aged man in official robes, under the protection of the government officials wielding Water-Fire Sticks, confronting the believers.

"This matter is absolutely not allowed!" Calvin refused without hesitation, "The Mountain God Temple is a historical relic. As for the River God... I have not received a decree from the Imperial Court regarding a new god, so a temple for worship cannot be constructed randomly."

The believers below were instantly unhappy and began to shout up a ruckus, some even showing signs of storming the County Government Office.

"Back off!" The officials held up their Water-Fire Sticks, and some officers even drew their waist blades to threaten them.

Seeing that he was about to incite a rebellion, Calvin felt extremely annoyed. Yet, he still had to patiently say, "This is the Imperial Court’s law! But, I can serve as a mediator for you. Please write down your requests and I will submit a petition to the Imperial Court. They will further investigate and once it is determined that this River God is not an Evil God, he will naturally receive a title."

"By then, it will be legitimate and justified. The Imperial Court will also allocate funds for it. Wouldn’t this be better than you causing a ruckus now?"

Owen Bertram nodded inwardly, this was indeed a good stalling tactic.

The believers discussed among themselves and then accepted Calvin’s proposal. It was evident that Calvin held a considerable amount of prestige in Casterly County.

Owen Bertram couldn’t help but smile, then said to Nathan Lane, "You wait for me here."

Nathan Lane nodded, knowing that his revered Lord probably wanted to secretly probe the County Government Office.

The County Government Office was a government building, different from other places, and it was difficult for Ghost Spirits to enter. Given Nathan Lane’s cultivation level... if he were asked to break into the County Government Office, there would be some hope, but if he were to infiltrate quietly, his cover would likely be blown.

But that’s not the case for Owen Bertram. He found a spot outside the County Government Office, planted the Spirit Seed in a few insects, and let the puppet insects fly in.

Upon entering the county office, the insect encountered a resisting force that made flying difficult. However, it managed to get in somehow.

This was the power of the Dynasty’s luck. Ghosts and the like cannot enter the county office, for the same reason. The Dynasty’s luck first protects all levels of government offices. If the luck is strong enough, such as at the founding of the country, it will further extend to all departments related to the Imperial Court.

At that time, even places like the Water Administration Office would have a powerful protective force.

But at the stage of the Wood Dynasty now, it only limits to the government offices. Horizon Bureau’s Prescott Groups and outposts and such locations, all need to construct their own array for protection. Let alone the Water Administration Office.

The puppet insect flew over one courtyard after another in the county office, passing by the officer’s room, and saw an old officer who was at the Spiritual Cavity level.

But with his age, there was no hope for further progress.

Then, the puppet insect found the County Magistrate. He was sitting in the study, writing something. Just as the insect was about to enter from the window, it was suddenly pulled by a force and instantly torn apart.

The Spirit Seed also dissipated with it, turning into pure energy that scattered into the environment.

Owen Bertram was shocked: What happened?