Live-in Son-in-law-Chapter 774 774: Oddball City Lord

The street vendor's hands moved swiftly, as bowls of tofu pudding were served, and everyone slurped them up eagerly.
"Hmm, tastes pretty good." Qin Yi finished a bowl, called the boss for another, and turned to Mo Wuji, "Do you know how to make tofu pudding?"
Mo Wuji nodded.
"Damn, is there anything you can't do?"
"Did you all come from the Sand Sea?" The boss placed a bowl of tofu pudding in front of Qin Yi, smiling.
Qin Yi nodded.
"It's truly my good fortune to have Sand Sea guards eat the tofu pudding made by this old man."
Qin Yi chuckled, "It's also our good fortune to taste the tofu pudding made by the City Lord of Sand City himself."
The street vendor's expression froze slightly.
Mo Wuji, Bai Jingqing, and the others all paused, looking at the vendor in surprise.
"Brother Qin, are you mistaken? You're saying he's the City Lord of Sand City?" Mo Wuji was full of disbelief.
Qin Yi pointed at Wang Zheng, joking, "Look at him, eating like a timid wife, isn't that strange?"
Mo Wuji looked at Wang Zheng, realizing what Qin Yi pointed out. Wang Zheng was sitting upright, savoring the tofu pudding in tiny bites. It was oddly awkward for such a burly man to eat like this.
The vendor looked at Qin Yi with a smile, "Even though Wang Zheng's behavior is unusual, how can you be so sure I'm the City Lord of Sand City?"
"I guessed." Qin Yi grinned.
"Uh..." The vendor was momentarily stunned.
Qin Yi smiled faintly without speaking, but he couldn't say that he intercepted the sound when he used his Divine Thought to give orders to Wang Zheng.
Ever since he cultivated his Divine Thought, nothing within a hundred-meter radius escapes his notice.
"You're Qin Yi, right?" The vendor asked with a cheerful smile.
Qin Yi nodded with a smile.
"Indeed, you're extraordinary."
"You're too kind, City Lord."
The vendor pulled over a chair and sat down.
Mo Wuji and the others were astounded, not expecting this little old man to truly be the City Lord of Sand City. Yet, a City Lord selling tofu pudding was way unexpected.
Wang Zheng quickly stood up and saluted, "Wang Zheng greets the City Lord."
"Have a seat. We're outside, no need for formalities."
Then, turning to Qin Yi, "My name is Lin Zhengnan."
"Qin Yi, this is Mo Wuji, Bai Jingqing, Zi Yuan..."
Qin Yi introduced everyone one by one.
"I already know about you. The village below ed your situation." Lin Zhengnan smiled.
Qin Yi looked at him bizarrely, "City Lord Lin, what do you mean by putting on this show?"
"It's not specially set up for you. It just so happened that I was doing business, and we bumped into each other by chance."
Qin Yi scoffed, "Don't tell me this stand is yours."
"Why? Is that strange?"
"A City Lord selling tofu pudding, isn't that strange?"
Lin Zhengnan stroked his graying beard, laughing, "Well, it just means you're inexperienced."
"Qin Yi, this stand indeed belongs to the City Lord."
Qin Yi and the others were dumbfounded.
"What kind of hobby is this? An honorable City Lord running around selling tofu pudding, you're totally neglecting your proper duties."
Under the table, Wang Zheng kicked Qin Yi, a reminder to mind his words.
Lin Zhengnan wasn't angered, he chuckled, "Who said a City Lord must always stay in the City Lord's Mansion? I find time to run a small business, subsidize household expenses, and understand the people's sentiments all at once, isn't it great?"
"Don't tell me you're short on money?" Qin Yi asked.
Wang Zheng rushed to reply, "The City Lord has always been frugal."
"Are you sure it's not just being stingy?" Qin Yi teased.
Wang Zheng's face slightly changed, fearing Qin Yi's careless words might anger the City Lord.
Lin Zhengnan waved his hand, "If I were greedy for wealth, why would I need to sell tofu pudding? Whatever, my Realm and aura are difficult for a kid like you to understand."
Qin Yi twitched his mouth, rolling his eyes.
"The village below has already ed your situation. Since you've helped the villagers, you are our friends. I heard from Wang Zheng you need something. Speak, what is it? I'll try to satisfy it if I can, but if you want money or resources, that's out of the question."
Qin Yi: "..."
"Old Wang, are you sure he's frugal and not just tightfisted?"
Wang Zheng quickly said, "City Lord, I brought Qin Yi here just to . The real purpose is to find Senior Black Crow and ask for help in finding a few people."
"So, you're not here for me?" Lin Zhengnan was slightly taken aback.
Qin Yi scoffed, you're an old geezer, not a beauty, why would I look for you?
"Alright then, take them to find Black Crow." Lin Zhengnan waved his hand.
"Your servant takes his leave."
Qin Yi and the others stood up, clasping their fists, ready to leave.
"Wait a moment." Lin Zhengnan suddenly said.
Qin Yi and the others looked at him.
Lin Zhengnan pointed to the empty bowls on the table, counting, "Eight bowls of tofu pudding, that'll be eight silver coins. It's a small business so no discounts."
Qin Yi and the others were speechless.
"Get him to pay." Qin Yi pointed at Wang Zheng, turning to leave.
Wang Zheng smiled bitterly, took out eight silver coins, and placed them on the table. Lin Zhengnan actually took them, "Thank you, esteemed guests, please come again."
Qin Yi and the others exchanged glances, unable to believe it.
"Qin Yi, I'll take you to find Senior Black Crow." Wang Zheng said as he approached.
Qin Yi grinned, "Is that guy really the City Lord?"
"Mind your words." Wang Zheng quickly said, "The City Lord has always advocated frugality, and he hates extravagance and waste the most."
"That's not frugality, it's downright eccentric."
Wang Zheng smiled bitterly, Qin Yi's speech is always unrestrained.
"By the way, the Black Crow you mentioned earlier, is he the one who understands bird language?"
Wang Zheng felt uneasy, why do Qin Yi's words always sound so annoying?
"Yes, Senior Black Crow can communicate with birds. With his help, we'll surely find those people."
Wang Zheng paused, looking at Qin Yi, "Later, you must restrain yourself; Senior Black Crow has a peculiar personality, you can't just speak recklessly."
Qin Yi chuckled, "I figured, who else would choose such an odd name as Black Crow."
Wang Zheng: "..."
The group left through the west gate and took to the air for over half an hour, finally landing on a mountain.
The mountain wasn't high, but it was lush with trees, and amidst the dense woods came various bird calls, more overwhelming than ten thousand sparrows, irritating enough to make one restless.
At the mountaintop, there were a few thatched cottages, several plots of land, planted with vegetables and flowers, surrounded by a fence.
But the entire yard was truly a bird's paradise, with various birds flying around and chirping incessantly.
"Whoa..."
Qin Yi suddenly dodged as a bird flew over his head, with droppings narrowly missing him.
"No wonder the flowers and plants in this yard are so lush; these birds are natural fertilizer machines."
Wang Zheng had no choice but to smile bitterly, "Brother Qin, mind your words!"
Then, stepping forward and speaking loudly, "Senior Black Crow, Wang Zheng pays his respects. I have a favor to ask, please lend your assistance."
"Scram." A loud voice resonated from one of the thatched cottages.
Wang Zheng's face was full of embarrassment.
Qin Yi laughed, "This crow has quite the fiery temper."
"It's Senior Black Crow." Wang Zheng quickly corrected, what crow?