Lin Yiwei was a little surprised when he heard Lin Yuelan. He asked, "Do you mean you want to develop some wasteland?"

Lin Yuelan nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa Village Chief. I want to know how to determine the land rights." Jiang Zhennan said that whoever developed the land would have the right to use it. However, he also knew that every place had its own land rules, so he didn't interrupt.

Lin Yiwei frowned and thought for a while. "Lan 'Er, how much land do you plan to develop, and where will it be?"

Lin Yuelan, "It'll be to the southwest of Mount Da Ao. I plan to develop 10 Mu of land!"

Lin Yiwei was surprised. "Ten mu?"

In ancient times, the most important resource was food, so many kingdoms encouraged their citizens to reclaim wastelands to form farms. That was true in Long Kan Country too. Therefore, the Imperial Court decreed that for the first three years of the land being reclaimed, the operator didn't need to pay tax. After that, they would pay half the tax for two years before following the normal tax rates. In other words, they would have a subsidy for five years. Many farmers tried to develop new land. However, it was not easy.

First, developing land required a lot of manpower. Most farmers couldn't afford cows and horses. They had to excavate and clear the land themselves. At the same time, they had to look after their own families. This meant that they had to develop new lands while maintaining existing farmland. It was too much to do!

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When they managed to reclaim the wildlands, it might have been decades already.

Therefore, in order to save trouble, the farmers usually rented from landlords or saved money to buy land.

Secondly, the level of productivity in ancient times was low. For example, the tools were backward, and they were not conducive to land development. In ancient times, the economy was mostly dominated by small-scale farming and not expanding new land.

Lastly, not everyone was brave enough to develop new lands. After all, the wildlands would be filled with dangerous animals. Therefore, for the sake of their lives, many farmers did not dare to expand to a new land.

Due to the above factors combined, many farmers might only expand their farms by one to three Mu every few years.

Therefore, Lin Yiwei was surprised that Lin Yuelan said that she wanted to develop up to ten Mu of barren land. It was unbelievable.

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However, he also knew that Lin Yuelan had divine power, so developing new land wouldn't be too difficult for her. However, no matter what, she was still a teen. Developing ten Mu of land would be very taxing.

Besides, she could do other things like hunting to sustain herself. For example, she managed to earn a lot from selling the tiger. She didn't need to farm at all.

Lin Yuelan nodded to Lin Yiwei and said, "yes, Grandpa Village Chief, I plan to develop 10 Mu of land first. But what kind of procedures do I have to go through now?"

Lin Yiwei thought for a while and asked, "Lan 'Er, it's very tiring developing new lands. Besides, can you farm 10 Mu of land by yourself?"

He didn't mention Jiang Zhennan and the others who were currently staying at Lin Yuelan's house.

He knew that Jiang Zhennan and the others would return to the capital sooner or later. Moreover, these people, to put it bluntly, had nothing to do with Lin Yuelan. Therefore, he didn't think these soldiers would help her at her farm.

Lin Yuelan said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Village Chief. I know it's tiring, but how can there be rewards if you don't put in the work? Furthermore, I don't need to farm all the land myself. I can rent them to the other villages. Don't you think so, Grandpa Village Chief?"

Lin Yiwei was slightly surprised by Lin Yuelan's words.

It turned out that this child wanted to be a landlord.

Lin Yiwei laughed. "You've become so mischievous. It sounds like you've already planned this out."

It didn't matter if Lin Yuelan was a jinx or not. As long as she had benefits to give the villagers, Lin Yiwei believed that the villagers would put their interests first. They wouldn't care about her being a jinx then. So, Lin Yuelan's plan was clever.

Lin Yuelan also smiled and said, "Grandpa Village Chief, considering my reputation, I have to plan for my future, don't you think so?"

What Lin Yuelan meant was that she had the reputation of a jinx. She wouldn't marry in the future, and she wouldn't have any family or friends. Therefore, she needed to live for herself.

Jiang Zhennan, who was standing at the side, suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart when he heard Lin Yuelan. It was as if he had been pricked by a needle.

'Does Yue 'Er really plan to spend the rest of her life alone?'

Jiang Zhennan thought about his own life again. He was an Ultimate Jinx, and he was also destined to be alone for the rest of his life. If they were brought together, would that mean that they wouldn't be alone anymore?

However, Jiang Zhennan immediately dismissed the idea.

'How can I have such thoughts? Even if Miss Yue 'Er might be a jinx to her husband, she is a good person. She'll find a good man who doesn't mind her identity. Perhaps God will pity them, considering how kind Miss Yue 'Er is. However, it's different for me. I've killed so many people. I'm destined to be the Ultimate Jinx, and that can't be changed! Therefore I mustn't think like that!'

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However, Jiang Zhennan did not know that this thought was like a seed that had fallen into his mind. As long as there was an opportunity, it would take root and sprout until it grew into a towering tree. At that time, no matter what happened, it wouldn't fall. It would stay firmly in that place, absorbing nutrients and sunlight. Then, it would grow bigger.

Jiang Zhennan secretly shook his head to throw his thoughts back. Then, he listened carefully to the conversation between Lin Yuelan and Lin Yiwei.

Lin Yiwei shook his head at Lin Yuelan's words and said, "Lan 'Er, that's nonsense. You'll definitely get married and have children." Of course, that was only a word of comfort. It was hard for people of their era not to be superstitious.

Lin Yuelan shook her head and didn't comment. Then, she said, "Grandpa Village Chief, I'm planning to buy some land first."

Lin Yiwei was so shocked that his mouth was wide open. Lin Yuelan had brought him too many surprises. Would people gain great wisdom after coming back from death?

Lin Yuelan had divine power, had the ability to get close to animals, knew how to hunt, cook, and now she wanted to farm.

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This series of events should not have been experienced by a child, but fate played a trick on her, making her life a nightmarish one. Suddenly, she was no longer hunted by nightmares, but she became a nightmare for the villagers. Was this a blessing or a curse for the Lin family Village?

However, he knew that Lin Yuelan wasn't a bad person. She was a rational and reasonable child. If people didn't provoke her, she wouldn't harm them. Moreover, Lin Yuelan always respected him before and after her rebirth. Now that she had become so capable, it was probably a blessing for the Lin family Village.

However, he was still a little worried. There were those in the village who would do anything to harm Lin Yuelan. When they crossed the line...

Lin Yiwei sighed in his heart.

He knew that Lin Yuelan didn't take massive revenge on the village because she gave him face. He understood that Lin Yuelan didn't want to put him in a difficult position.

Lin Yiwei was secretly happy because Lin Yuelan was really an honest person. Therefore, he was genuinely happy that life was improving for Lin Yuelan.

Lin Yiwei asked, "What kind of land do you want to buy?"

"Five mu of high-grade fields, three mu of medium-grade fields, and two mu of low-grade fields." Lin Yuelan said.

Different types of soil could be used to grow different things.

The superior grade fields with sufficient water with fertile soil could be used to plant rice.

Medium-grade fields won't have much water, but the soil quality was still good. Corn, wheat, and sorghum could be planted.

The low-grade fields were just some sandy lands. They lacked water, and the soil was soft. However, certain crops like peanuts, watermelons, and sweet potatoes loved this kind of land.

Lin Yiwei said in surprise again, "Lan 'Er, you need at least 15 taels of silver to buy all those land. Do you have that amount of money?" Then, he thought for a moment and felt that something was wrong. What was he saying? Lin Yuelan just had a windfall from selling the tiger, so of course, she didn't need to worry about money.

Lin Yiwei nodded and said, "Okay, do you want the field to be from our village or from another village?"

Lin Yuelan said, "I need a place with plenty of sunlight. Grandpa Village Chief, you probably need to look outside the village. Please help me book it." The Lin family Village was surrounded by mountains, and as a result, many of the fields were devoid of sunlight.

Sunlight was important for farming. Therefore, Lin Yuelan needed a field drowning in sunlight.

Lin Yiwei nodded and said, "Alright, I'll help you ask around. However, Lan 'Er, you talk about developing new land and buying existing fields. Do you plan to hire or contract helpers?" Lin Yuelan couldn't work in so many fields on her own.

Lin Yuelan said, "I'm planning to have long-term contracts with four or five people and hire some short-term workers." Lin Yuelan didn't hide anything.

"Where do you plan to hire short-term and long-term workers from?" Lin Yiwei asked seriously. He knew that most of the people in the Lin family Village had offended and bullied Lin Yuelan, so it was very likely that she didn't want to hire any of them.

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However, this would be a good labor opportunity for the villagers. As the chief, no matter what, he still hoped that Lin Yuelan would consider hiring the people from the Lin family Village first. After all, working both long-term and short-term on the farm would help improve many families' living standards.

Lin Yuelan was not dumb, so she understood what Lin Yiwei meant.

To be honest, she didn't want to put Lin Yiwei to be in a difficult position. Since this was just a small matter, she decided to compromise.

Lin Yuelan thought for a moment and said, "Grandpa Village Chief, I'll give priority to the Lin Family Village when I'm hiring. But, I'll be blunt, I'll only hire honest and kind villagers. As for those with ulterior motives, I'll firmly refuse."

"Of course, of course!" Lin Yiwei agreed with her. "Some of the villagers had bullied you in the past, but others hadn't really done anything." It meant that these people didn't add insult to injury. They were just observers.

Of course, that didn't mean that they were not guilty. They were simply not as guilty as those who directly mistreated Lin Yuelan.

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Lin Yuelan continued, "Grandpa Village Chief, I'll leave the matter of hiring helpers to you. But, Grandpa, with the reputation I have, will the villagers be willing to work for me?"

Of course, they would. Why would they go against money? Even though they knew Lin Yuelan was a jinx, they would still work for money.

Lin Yiwei said, "Lan 'Er, don't worry. Those who want to come can come, and for those who don't want to come, we won't force them either. So, you don't have to worry about this. Leave it all to Grandpa."

"Thank you, Grandpa Village Chief!" Lin Yuelan said. This was her plan all along. She hated doing these troublesome things. Lin Yiwei was the person who knew better than anyone else who was hardworking and who was not in the village.

The two mudballs kept radiating this fragrance. He wanted to open them to eat the things inside. However, he would wait for his grandson and wife.

Lin Yiwei said, "Sure. Lan 'Er, you can develop the land first. In two days, I'll invite the bailiffs to measure the land and make a registration. Then, the developed land is yours. Tomorrow, I'll go around to ask about existing fields for sale."

"Thank you, Grandpa Village Chief!" Lin Yuelan quickly thanked him.

When Lin Yuelan and Jiang Zhennan returned home, they saw people fighting over beggar's chicken. There were many broken bones on the ground.

"Doctor Zhang, you may be sixty years old, but you have such a big appetite." Guo Bing took a chicken leg and said, "A chicken weighs three to four kilograms, and you've already eaten half a chicken."

There were chicken bones all over the floor in front of Doctor Zhang. He was gnawing on a chicken wing as he replied, "I can't help it. This beggar's chicken is too delicious."

Lin Yuelan raised her eyebrows, walked over, and immediately snatched a full chicken confiscated by Guo Bing. She tore it open and gave half to Jiang Zhennan. She said, "masked uncle, this half is for you!"

After that, she immediately began to eat in big mouthfuls, without the restraint of a girl at all.

Seeing Lin Yuelan, everyone stopped eating and looked at her in surprise.

'Is that... a man? She eats like a man.'

Lin Yuelan looked at their dumbfounded expressions and raised her eyebrows. "Why did you stop eating? If you don't want to eat, then give the food to me, and I'll feed them to little white and the others. "

Hearing Lin Yuelan's words, the few of them quickly protected their food, afraid that Lin Yuelan would snatch them away.

After eating, Guo Bing wiped his mouth and said with a flattering smile, "Miss Lin, this beggar's chicken is really delicious. Can you make more tomorrow?"

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Lin Yuelan gave Guo Bing a fake smile and said, "hehe, do you want more?" She swept her eyes across the others.

They nodded in unison.

"That's fine. Other than Grandmaster, all of you need to head to the southwest of Mount Da Ao to clear some new land for me first."

"Claim some new land?!" They were shocked.

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Lin Yuelan, that damn jinx, had the men she brought back to help her develop new fields. This caused the Lin Family Village to go into an uproar.

Because of this, many rumors started to spread around the Lin family Village.

The first rumor was Lin Yuelan had used some kind of demonic art to make the men she had brought into the village work as slaves. Now, they were developing the land at the foot of Mount Da Ao. Mount Da Ao was a dangerous place. If they were not careful, the commotion would attract ferocious beasts.

Lin Yuelan didn't treat these men as humans. She forced them to work without considering their safety. She was too vicious.

Another rumor was based on what some people had seen. They said thatLin Yuelan, the jinx, had a special relationship with these five men. Some villagers saw them holding hands and putting their arms around each other's shoulders. Some even saw Lin Yuelan kissing them.

"Where is the public decency?" Lin Qi was so angry that his face turned ashen. "This is really immoral!"

'Hmph, wretched girl, I've got you this time. I'll teach you a lesson you'll never forget.'

"Grandpa Qi, see what this girl has done. What should we do now?" Lin Daniu asked respectfully. However, Lin Daniu's eyes were filled with intense hatred.

Ever since they had been caught red-handed stealing from Lin Yuelan's house, they had lost a lot of face. However, that wretched girl also forced them to spend a night on Mount Da Ao.

Lin Daniu was still shaking when he thought back to that night. Most importantly, he had been impotent ever since that day.

Lin Daniu swore that he would definitely take revenge for this.

Lin Qi slammed the floor with his walking stick so hard that the entire room reverberated with the sound.

Lin Qi's face darkened. His expression was stern and imposing. "The Lin Family Village will never forgive this promiscuous woman who has committed such immoral acts!"

"Yes, of course, we can't let that wretched girl off." Lin Daniu echoed, "Grandpa Qi, what can we do to stop that wretched girl? You have to know that she..."