Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation Chapter 1878 1036: Grassland Overlord (Part 2)

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Previously on Rebirth: Slice-of-life Cultivation...
After a conspiracy was uncovered and dealt with, Chen Siyu and Xue Yuantong led a team to address environmental concerns at a river dam. Jiang Ning joined them with his pet, Xiao Ben, and met with Uncle Xiao Gui from Evergreen Liquid. They arrived at a beautiful lawn marred by litter and reckless campers, prompting Chen Siyu to vow to collect taxes and hold the culprits accountable. Meanwhile, a security team from Evergreen Liquid observed the situation, discussing Jiang Ning's capabilities and the potential challenges ahead.

Chenxi waved his hand proudly and said, "My Wanqing, nothing to say, she's great at dealing with young boys."

Leader: "Hmm?"

Chenxi expressed the blissful annoyance, almost as if bragging: "I've got snacks that I just can't finish!"

Uncle Xiao Gui said, "Your sister also studies at Fourth Middle School, right? I remember Jiang Ning is there too."

Shang Chenxi responded, "I'll ask her about it later."

...

Jiang Ning led Tongtong and the others, slowly walking into the vast grassland along the tracks left by a private car.

Near the creek, there were two groups of people arguing, seemingly two families.

"We got here first, why should we let you have it?" said a yoga lady with an explosive figure.

"Just because you say so, you think you came first?" said a middle-aged woman, putting on an aggressive attitude.

While arguing, she placed a grill from the trunk by the creek, nimbly occupying the spot.

Yoga lady: "Like you're the only one who knows how to set up!"

She put a large watermelon and some fruit drinks in the creek, using the water to cool them.

The argument got fiercer, and the men from both families started to join in, looking like they were ready to get physical.

Camping tourists around gathered to watch the commotion.

At that moment, Xue Yuantong swaggered over, frowning and scolding, "What's all this noise about?"

The twins looked at Tongtong, feeling a bit surprised.

In their impression, Tongtong had always seemed timid, never displaying such authority; of course, she didn't have much authority now either.

The middle-aged woman was in the heat of the argument and was annoyed to see a child running over, saying impatiently, "Whose kid is this? Get out of the way!"

Xue Yuantong was infuriated.

At that moment, Jiang Ning, wearing his fierce Xiao Ben, stepped into the center of the crowd, showing his Evergreen Liquid ID, saying:

"Since everyone is present, I'll say this, the ownership of this grassland belongs to Evergreen Liquid. Anyone who discards trash, sets unauthorized fires, or pollutes the water source will be fined two hundred."

Jiang Ning amplified his voice with Spiritual Power, making sure everyone present could hear.

Suddenly, everyone stopped arguing and looked at Jiang Ning and his group with disbelief, as if saying, 'Are you crazy?'

A shirtless, careless-looking guy draped his arm around a glamorous young sister Jiang, laughing loudly, revealing stained yellow teeth, and disrespectfully said:

"I never ask the price when dining in the city, occupying your grassland is giving you face!"

His words were extremely arrogant, but the surrounding tourists were not bothered, instead eagerly anticipating Jiang Ning's reaction.

Jiang Ning remained calm, only saying, "Xiao Ben."

In the next moment, the fierce and robust Black Back Wolf Dog charged out with a roar, resembling a fierce tiger that had once hunted on Hu Qi Mountain, effortlessly knocking down the shirtless guy.

The shirtless guy screamed in pain, punching at the dog's head.

Ordinary dogs would only bite, but Xiao Ben slapped with its front paw, pressing the guy's fist to the ground.

Then, Xiao Ben stepped on his chest, bearing down, its mouth wide open, revealing sharp canine teeth, with smelly saliva dripping onto his face.

Xiao Ben growled deeply, its eyes ferocious as if it could snap his neck at any moment.

The shirtless guy was terrified, frozen stiff, not daring to move a muscle.

Only then did Jiang Ning say, "Xiao Ben."

Xiao Ben disdainfully glanced at the big man before slowly stepping off him and trotting to Jiang Ning's side.

The surrounding tourists were scared, none daring to stand up and protest.

Jiang Ning asked, "Does anyone have any objections?"

No one spoke.

Xue Yuantong immediately pointed at the middle-aged woman who had insulted her and accused, "You brought a grill, intending to barbecue, fine you two hundred!"

Next to her, the yoga lady saw her enemy in distress and laughed joyfully.

The middle-aged woman, aggressive by nature, argued back: "I took it out but haven't grilled yet!"

Xue Yuantong: "But you drove here too, so you'll be fined two hundred."

Jiang Ning: "Xiao Ben."

Xiao Ben charged straight over.

Faced with such a vicious big dog, the middle-aged woman dared not resist and quickly said, "I'll pay, I'll pay!"

Xue Yuantong collected the money and then turned to the yoga lady, saying, "You drove too, fine you two hundred."

Yoga lady: "..."

Xue Yuantong went on to collect tax from several other private cars nearby, making them hate her bitterly, but they dared not express their anger.

Xue Yuantong pointed at the river dam: "Even if you call the police, it won't work. See, that's a car from Evergreen Liquid Company!"

After collecting this wave, Xue Yuantong and Jiang Ning continued forward.

Tang Fu was surprised: "Did you really collect money?"

Chen Siyu was equally shocked but tried to hide her surprise: "Isn't our river dam FBI just a false reputation?"

Her sister Chen Siqing, being the brains among the twins, pondered: "In the past, my sister and I were also quite righteous, but when we tried to persuade people with no manners, they were all very tough."

Xue Yuantong: "So, at crucial moments, you must use force!"

"But like this, the people taxed surely won't be satisfied," said Chen Siqing.

Jiang Ning calmly said, "No, they're quite satisfied."

Tang Fu was puzzled: "They'll be satisfied?"

Jiang Ning raised his eyebrows: "Want to try?"

Tang Fu suddenly felt like he resembled Yang Sheng at this moment, Tang Fu: "Try then!"

Unfortunately, there's no bet this time because Xiao Jiang Ning saved her life, leaving carefree Tang Fu feeling a bit uneasy.

They continued along the babbling creek.

On the grassland, a blanket was spread out, two couples were playing cards, enjoying food, and dumping leftovers directly near the creek.

Justice bringer Xue Yuantong walked up saying, "Pack up your trash."

The young couples looked at them once and continued playing cards.

Chen Siyu reminded, "Pack up the trash."

The man in one of the couples looked at the twins, feeling quite amazed.

His girlfriend was displeased and casually replied, "We'll clean up later, clean up later."

Saying this, she flung the sandwich wrapper in her hand, used a bit too much strength, the wrapper fell into the creek, drifting with the flow.

Xue Yuantong: "Fine two hundred."

Another carefree young man laughed: "Who do you think you are?"

"Xiao Ben!"

Already eager to act, Xiao Ben pushed off the ground, pouncing like a wild beast, knocking the young man down, tearing his clothes, dragging him into the creek.

His girlfriend responded, screamed, grabbed something, wanting to hit Xiao Ben.

Xiao Ben turned fiercely, growling in warning.

The girlfriend was directly frozen in fear.

The young man clumsily climbed out of the creek, facing Xiao Ben's menacing teeth, terrified, daring no further action.

Xue Yuantong took out her phone: "Cash or transfer?"

Jiang Ning smilingly said: "If you don't pay, I'll let it gnaw your face off."

The girlfriend tremblingly took out money to pay.

Tang Fu felt their faces showed nothing but fear and dissatisfaction.

At this moment, Jiang Ning took out a palm-sized notebook and pen, kindly asking the two couples, "What score would you give our environmental management efforts? The highest is 10."

The young couples were furious, faces turning dark, wishing to score 0.

But they didn't dare!

"10 points!" They said against their will.

"And you, what score?"

"10 points, 10 points!"

Jiang Ning was very happy, said: "Thank you for your high rating, next time there will be discounts."

Once they'd walked away, the young man soaked head to toe angrily said, "I will definitely report this to the police!"

"Right, we can't let them get away with it!" Everyone was united in hostility.

A few meters ahead, another small family barbecue by the creek.

The father grilled skewers, the mother played with the kids, grandparents smiled kindly.

Such a lovely family, yet they casually tossed trash into the creek.

A righteous Hanfu girl was taking photos nearby, seeing this scene, she walked over to advise: "Be mindful not to litter, protecting the environment is everyone's duty."

The grandmother glanced at her, displeased: "As if you're so cultured!"

The righteous Hanfu girl was stumped, her face flushed red with anger.

"Hey, Jiang Ning, isn't she the girl who told you not to pick peach blossoms before?" Xue Yuantong was surprised; she and Jiang Ning previously met this righteous girl while admiring flowers.

Jiang Ning happened to arrive, the family lacking manners, collectively mocking the righteous girl.

Xue Yuantong giggled: "Excuse us, we're conducting a high-quality survey, it's still 100% positive feedback!"