The son-in-law of Mr. Hachishaku

Chapter 238 Valentine and the Chamber of Secrets

In 1862 AD, the then President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, promulgated the Homestead Act, which stipulated:

Any legal citizen of the United States can obtain no more than 10 acres (approximately 160 acres) of land in the western region for free or by paying a registration fee of 6000 US dollars. After farming/living for 5 years and paying a certain fee, the land can be returned to the United States. Personally owned.

From this, the famous "Third Westward Expansion" in American history began.

In 1869 AD, when the Central Pacific Railroad was completed, ranchers would drive their livestock along the railroad to be sold, which led to the creation of many livestock towns, one of which was "Cow Town" Valentine.

With the development of transportation and information, the American government's control over the west has gradually strengthened.

Against this historical background, a carriage from another world drove into Valentine.

As the first town that players enter, Valentine is the largest and most well-equipped human settlement besides Saint-Denis. There are various shops such as grocery stores, gun shops, taverns, hotels, and clinics, as well as a There is a small theater and a post station in the southeast, where you can take trains and horse-drawn carriages to other areas.

But just like what Hosea said, the place is filled with the smell of livestock manure all year round, and the roads have become muddy due to the crushing traffic of business travelers.

On both sides of the main street in Valentine Center are two rows of street-facing shops, which is equivalent to a 'commercial district' and is also the most prosperous place in the entire town.

Even at night, the place is still brightly lit and lively.

Especially in those two pubs, you can hear the noise coming from them while standing on the street.

At the end of the 19th century, entertainment options were scarce. Cowboys and farmers who had worked hard all day basically liked to come back from get off work and order cheap beer in a pub to brag and fart with their friends. If you have a little spare money, you can also find a special worker to spend the night with.

The huge black carriage passed the noisy tavern and finally stopped in front of the only hotel in the town.

Li Ang got out of the car and walked in, while Bayek stayed outside to watch the car.

The hotel is divided into two floors. As soon as you enter the door, there is a bar, and next to it is the stairs leading to the second floor.

When the boss sees a customer, he immediately greets him warmly: "Hello, sir, how can I help you?"

Li Ang first took a look at the decoration inside the house. It was a bit shabby, but it was better than clean.

Then he took out his wallet and walked down the entire second floor.

As for the guests who have already checked in, he has nothing to do with it. The innkeeper who has made a small fortune will naturally find a way to deal with it.

After all the guest rooms on the second floor were vacated, Li Ang took the Di family's mother and daughter into the hotel.

This scene happened to be seen by some people with ulterior motives. Half an hour later, the news that four beautiful and wealthy ladies appeared in Valentine spread like wildfire.

Most people are very self-aware. Just by looking at the shape of the carriage, they know that this is someone they cannot afford to offend. But there are also a small number of daring villains and desperadoes who think this is a good opportunity to make a fortune.

Aqina doesn't know yet that she and her daughters have been targeted. If she knew, she would definitely be very happy, because the desire to kill that has been suppressed for a long time can finally be released a little.

At this time, she was commenting on the hotel room:

"Honestly, I haven't lived in such a bad place since I was born."

"The creaking floor, the old wardrobe, the rusty iron bed." The lady stretched out her finger and traced the wall: "As well as the dust and unpleasant smell that can never be cleaned up."

"I couldn't even find a place to sit and rest."

"I wish my dear Elena was still here. Maybe she could help me, this poor woman."

Bella's mood was much more stable than her mother's. While looking at the map near Valentine, she said, "Mom, don't expect too much when you go out. Not everywhere has a castle for you to live in."

Daniela, who was also looking at the map, echoed: "Sister is right, we finally go out once, so please be patient."

Cassandra next to her nodded repeatedly.

Afterwards, the three ladies sat around the bed and discussed where they should go to play tomorrow.

Aqina couldn't get in the conversation, so she had to turn her attention to Li Ang: "Look at the good things you have done! My daughters have been led astray by you!"

Li Ang, who was explaining the map to his wife and sister-in-law, expressed his innocence and argued:

"My dear madam, could you please speak some truth? I have the highest moral standard in our family. Who is leading whom?"

After saying these words, the mother and daughter of the Di family were successfully reunited, and they all cast displeased looks.

Bella suddenly took Leon's hand and touched the dark moon ring on his ring finger, with a cruel smile on her face: "Why didn't you tell me before that there are so many stories hidden in this ring?"

The third lady looked at her brother-in-law provocatively: "Princess of the Moon."

The second lady stepped directly onto the bed and read out the inscription on the ring in an exaggerated tone like poetry recitation:

"All characters are not allowed to take this object."

"All the loneliness on the other side of the night belongs only to me!"

I don't know if Lani is embarrassed or not, but Li Ang is quite embarrassed anyway.

Mei Mumu has such a loud mouth, why does he say everything? Next time we meet, I must kiss her a few more times until it becomes swollen!

"Ahem." Li Ang coughed twice and pretended to be calm: "You guys, don't listen to some people's slander. She just wants to sow discord between us."

Bella smiled meaningfully and said, "Oh, really? But Sister Melina has never said a bad word about you. On the contrary, she advised me to be generous and to be open-minded about everything."

Aqina also said at this time: "Melina is a good girl, but it's a pity that her life is so miserable."

At this point, the lady suggested: "Why don't we go back to Da Shifu and stay with her? Leave her there alone. She feels lonely just thinking about it."

The three ladies agreed.

Li Ang actually wants to say that Di Xi is still with her. In the eyes of you mother and daughter, isn't she not a human being?

Oh. It seems like it’s not, so that’s okay.

Before the four mothers left, Aqina asked him if he would return the blessing tonight.

Under the faintly threatening tone of his wife, Li Ang nodded with difficulty: "Go back!"

In the room that was bustling just now, there was only one lonely figure left in an instant.

Li Ang felt like an empty nester.

Fortunately, Bayek appeared in time to save him: "Sir, Han Sen is here."

After saying that, he moved aside, revealing three burly Night City men behind him.

Today's Han Sen has no trace of cyberpunk at all. He wears a cowboy hat, short windbreaker, high boots, a red printed square scarf around his neck, and two revolvers hanging on his waist. He is completely from the 19th century. Denim dress up.

The same goes for the two ghost dogs behind him.

"You've blended in well." Li Ang praised: "Come in and find your own place to sit."

After the three of them sat down, he said again: "Tell me about the situation."

Han Sen paused for a moment before taking out the map from his bag and unfolding it. As a person from the future, paper maps made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"Following your orders, we arrived in Rhodes Town this morning."

"However, due to the large number of ghost dogs, we have not gone in for the time being. Three of the teams camped near the Iron Lake nearby, one team went to Saint Denis, and the rest are with me."

"According to the intelligence we have, Rhodes Town is currently controlled by two old plantation families."

"The Braithwaites and the Greys, respectively."

"The two families are at odds with each other and have been fighting each other for more than a hundred years. There is basically no possibility of reconciliation."

"In addition to running their own plantation, the Gray family has the law enforcement power in Rhodes Town, and its member Leigh Gray serves as the local police chief. The Braithwaite family has an illegal distillery and brews moonshine. Mainly sold to Saint-Denis.”

"There are rumors that the two families fought over a batch of gold, but the authenticity is doubtful and we are still investigating."

After listening, Li Ang rubbed his chin: "I want to find a way to win Rhodes Town, whether it's the position of police chief or the brewery."

"Yes, I'll do it as soon as possible!" Han Sen promised.

Then the big man in Night City added: "I have sent people to try to contact Cornwall, the railway tycoon you mentioned before, but it will take some time. Regarding mineral resources, I also sent people to the field based on the information given by Zhao Mei. During the inspection, it should take less than a few days to get back the news." Han Sen's clear answer satisfied Li Ang: "Yes, we will go according to the plan we made before. I am here to accompany my family on vacation this time, so I won't It’s too much to interfere, but if you encounter difficulties that cannot be solved, you can come to me.”

"Understood!" Han Sen replied confidently.

He had established Dog Town while surrounded by enemies, but the situation now is much better than before. He needed money, people, and a boss who could be called a living god to protect him.

If he fails to accomplish this task, he will cut off his own head and play it as a ball!

After expressing his loyalty, Han Sen returned to Rhodes Town overnight. He had many things to do and couldn't afford to delay.

Before leaving, he carefully left four ghost dogs, two men and two women, to take care of the daily life of Li Ang's family.

Bayek went to arrange rooms for these four people, while Li Ang returned to the Great Blessing.

The thatched cottage is full of sleep in spring, and the sun is getting late outside the window.

I checked out Concubine's name last night and chose the room next door to Concubine Mei for sleeping. Originally, Mei Concubine also had the title of concubine, but unfortunately she was demoted because of spreading gossip and confusing the harem, and was sent to the cold palace for three days.

Concubine Mei was furious after learning the news and claimed that she would unite with the alien princess to overthrow his rule.

The problem is not big.

The next morning, a refreshed Li Ang appeared in front of the hotel early, stretching towards the sun.

Soon, a ghost dog came to report:

Yesterday night, several thieves attempted to steal the carriage (carriage) and were shot dead on the spot. Their bodies have been handed over to the Valentine government.

It was discovered that the thief was a member of the O'Drisco Gang.

Li Ang curled his lips after hearing this and walked straight towards the clinic diagonally opposite the hotel.

The ghost dog hurriedly followed.

Ignoring the somewhat astonished boss, Li Ang walked directly through the clinic and walked to the iron security door at the end of the room.

The hard iron door could not block the harder fist, and a ferocious hole was drilled out.

Li Ang reached in and opened the lock from the inside.

In the hidden secret room, three Austrian gang members were counting their recent illegal gains, dividing half of them and handing them over to Sheriff Valentine who was sitting opposite.

There is also a special worker sitting on the sofa next to him and smoking.

Three against one, I don’t know how to divide them.

The sudden change shocked everyone, but the police sergeant reacted quickly and stood up to leave through the back door.

"Wow, look what I accidentally discovered, Valentine's criminal nemesis: the Sheriff is actually in cahoots with the Austrian Gang." Li Ang said in an exaggerated tone.

The police sergeant whose identity was discovered no longer pretended to be a police officer, and he raised his gun to kill people and silence them.

The three Austrian gang members had also reacted at this time, and they all reached for the pistols at their waists.

As a result, before they could take out the guns, bullets were shot between their eyebrows. With a few plops, the dead bodies fell to the ground, warm blood gurgling out, and the worker with heavy makeup let out a shrill scream.

Li Ang pretended to blow away the smoke from Wolfsbane's muzzle, and then walked slowly towards the police chief.

The sergeant fought back frantically, but until the bullet was empty and the hammer made a clicking sound, no shot was hit.

"I still need to practice my marksmanship, Mr. Sheriff."

"Monster, you are a monster, help me!!!"

The horrified sergeant screamed louder than the special workers.

Li Ang frowned and smashed the handle of his gun.

The effect was very good. It was more effective than the medicine given by the clinic owner. The police sergeant immediately stopped calling.

Then, Li Ang turned to look at the special worker and smiled at her.

Unexpectedly, the lady rolled her eyes and fainted.

At this time, the ghost dog who had already controlled the clinic owner walked in: "Sir, this."

Li Ang said: "Collect the money on the table. There is a safe on the wall. Bring me a gun in the weapons box. Finally, find a way to wake me up, the Sheriff."

The ghost dog started working without saying a word.

In the weapon box is a [Schofield Revolver], which has good attributes and considerable damage.

Qualified to become one of Li Ang's collections.

Not long after, Sheriff Valentine was woken up, at the cost of a few dark red slap marks on his bleeding face.

Li Ang moved a chair and sat in front of him.

"Valentine is short of a deputy, right?"

The Sheriff, who was covering his head, subconsciously wanted to say that there was no shortage. Fortunately, he woke up in time: "Yes, yes, you are right. I urgently need a deputy sheriff to help me."

"Very good." Li Ang stood up and patted the Netherworld Dog next to him: "Congratulations on your promotion. From now on, you will work hard with the Sheriff and strive to take his place as soon as possible."

The Nether Dog has already understood the implication of his elder brother's words: "Understood!"

The two conspired loudly and without hesitation, leaving the police chief horrified and regretful.

Putting away the revolver he just got, Li Ang walked out of the secret room.

The clinic owner was tied up and stuffed under the bar, his tearful eyes full of pleading.

Li Ang ignored him and left the clinic directly.

The boss is not a bad person. He was forced to cooperate because Aobang threatened his wife. He is also a miserable person.

When Li Ang returned to the hotel, he could still hear the police chief explaining to the townspeople attracted by the gunfire:

"Don't be afraid, everyone. There were a few criminals who tried to rob the clinic just now. They were killed by me and the deputy police chief. Everyone can disperse."

The former deputy police chief in the crowd was quite puzzled. He is a deputy police chief, so who am I?

On the other side, Bayek has already hitched the carriage.

It's just that the cart was pulled by two ordinary draft horses, just bought from the stables in the town.

Although he always calls Toret the cow and horse brothers, it is impossible to really use them as cows and horses, and Mei Concubine did not agree at first.

Li Ang got on the carriage, opened the map, and fell into deep thought.

Where should we go next?

Soon, a location not far from Valentine attracted his attention.

Emerald Ranch.

The name is good, that's it, and there just happen to be a few Austrian gang strongholds along the way.

Madam is indeed small-minded, but Li Ang is actually not that big-hearted.

　I'm working overtime again today. Sorry for being late.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)