Chapter VIII Contracts are annuled
Originally, Qi Lin was still a little worried that the rats were bringing the sheriff, and those hooligans on the surface were not much stronger than ordinary rats, and reversing black and white to refer to the deer as a horse was something they often did, in order to deal with the sheriff, Qi Lin also prepared something to bribe.
And now there are priests, and compared to the sheriffs, the priests who represent theocracy and faith have a much better reputation among the people, at least on the surface, they can still maintain justice.
It seems that those rats are determined to get this grain store, and after yesterday's investigation, they can also determine Bilodo's physical condition, once confirmed by the priest, then the change of ownership of the grain store will become an ironclad fact, and even the earl will be difficult to change at that time.
The rat wanted to settle this matter, but he didn't expect that this would also give Qi Lin a chance, and he took out the pin he bought from the Wanjie supermarket while the little mouse was still telling the priest how hard he had worked to take care of Bilodo.
Then Qi Lin directly inserted the pin into Bilodo's person, as a doctor, although he had only studied Western medicine, Qi Lin at least knew a little about the content of acupuncture.
In addition, Bilodo is now only in a drowsy and is not completely in shock and unconscious, if he him, he can still wake him up.
Of course, this kind of awakening can only be in a short period of time, Bilodo's internal organs have been seriously damaged now, and the whole person has run out of oil and the lamp has dried up, even if Qi Lin can wake him up this time, at most it will give Bilodo a chance to return to the light.
Twisting the pin in his hand, Bilodo's eyes moved obviously, which means that it does work, but after sleeping for so long, it will take a while to wake up.
After Qi Lin pulled the pin from the middle of Bilodo, several people pushed the door and entered Bilodo's bedroom.
The person at the head was wearing a moon-white robe, and the robe was embroidered with a soft bright moon, and above the bright moon, it seemed that several figures were discussing something, this should be the priest of the Holy Church, and this robe is also a priest's robe unique to the Holy Religion.
The priest was followed by several men in shabby clothes, and the first thing Qi Lin saw was the little mouse he had ever seen.
"El, is this the young man you said your uncle had hired him? Didn't you say he was as sick as your uncle? I looked at him quite refreshed. When he entered the door and saw Qi Lin sitting beside Bilodo's bed, the priest frowned and turned to ask the little mouse named El in confusion.
El opened his mouth and really didn't know what to say, although he didn't measure Qi Lin's heart rate last night because of the interference of the little girl selling matches, but judging from Qi Lin's face at that time, Qi Lin's physical condition was not even as good as Bilodo, and El clearly remembered that he saw the two of them eating the drugged rice porridge together.
"Why aren't you poisoned...... Oops, you're so nice!"
Because he was so surprised, El actually said what was in his heart, and a burly man standing next to him kicked him directly, which made El immediately change his words.
However, the priest, who had been examining Bilodo's state, was now looking at El with deep meaning.
Qi Lin also glanced at Er with a smile, and then ignored him at all, but directly stood up and bowed to the priest and said in a very calm tone: "Good morning, Lord Pastor, I don't know what you have to do with your visit to our humble shop?"
The priest did not hide it, pointing to Bilodo, who was lying on the bed, and said: "I am here for this man who is about to return to the arms of the Holy Spirit, this poor old man has no heirs, and according to the law, if he does not have a will, all his property will be consecrated to God after death." ”
Then the priest pointed to El and said, "He came to church this morning with the old man's will, which I have come to verify its authenticity. ”
"The will is absolutely true, and I am indeed my uncle's nephew, and our blood relationship can be found in the register of the town hall. Hearing the priest's words, El argued a little anxiously.
However, neither the priest nor Qi Lin paid attention to him, Qi Lin pointed to Bilodo on the bed at this moment and said: "I have been living with my boss for half a year, I have never heard him make a will, and with his devout belief in the Holy Religion, I believe that no matter whether he lives or dies, as long as the Holy Religion needs it, he is absolutely willing to donate all his property to the Holy Religion." ”
"I have a will here, which my uncle has already made, you are just his servant, and you have no right to deal with his estate. Hearing Qi Lin's words, El immediately retorted.
Qi Lin looked at El angrily and asked, "Inheritance? Bilodo is not dead yet! Where did you get the idea of inheritance, and besides, your so-called will can have his signature, is there anyone notarized for the signing of the will?"
"I can do notarization, I'm a man with a face on the street, you didn't know Bilodo a few years ago, he was a good friend of mine at that time, and it was in my presence that he signed the will, and since he couldn't write, he just pressed his own handprint. ”
A burly man who had come in with the priest and El suddenly stood up and retorted that he was the one who had kicked El just when he had said the wrong thing, and the first time Qi Lin heard his voice, he knew that he was the big mouse brother who had broken in with El last night.
At this moment, the priest had already deduced a little from El's slip of the tongue that the incident was nothing more than a few rats seeking money and killing people to plot their property.
But although he understands, but in his position, if there is no special situation, he will still go with the flow in the end, after all, there are too many such things, and the Earl's town hall does not care, and the Holy Sect is naturally not easy to manage.
The rats did it perfectly, and they had everything they should have, and no one could prove that he had not signed a contract of succession unless Bilodo himself denied it. However, with the most basic sense of justice in his heart, the priest still set his eyes on Qi Lin, and he still had a little hope in his heart that Qi Lin could turn the tide.
Hearing Nance's words, Qi Lin began to frown slightly, but looking back at the state of Bilodo lying on the bed, Qi Lin smiled confidently and said: "I can't believe your notarization, of course, I really don't have the right to question, but there is a person who has absolute rights." ”
After speaking, Qi Lin pointed to Bilodo on the bed, and under the incredulous gaze of El and Nance, Bilodo, who had been in a comatose state, woke up leisurely at this moment.
Although Bilodo's gaze was still a little scattered at the moment, judging from the pupils that he could still focus, Bilodo definitely had his own consciousness at this moment.
"Pastor, have I returned to the arms of the Holy Spirit?" Bilodo, who woke up, looked around the room slightly, and when he saw the priest, he struggled to make a nodding motion.
The priest who was standing next to him stepped forward, gently stroked Bilodo's forehead, and said softly, "Holy Spirit bless you. ”
After feeling emotional, the priest told Bilodo about the receipt of the will provided by El and the fact that he had come here to verify the authenticity of the will.
"Old man, since you are a citizen of the Holy Spirit, then your property and life will be protected by the Holy Spirit, and what your true will is can be said to me now. ”
Finally, the priest took a special look at Elle and Nance, who had not yet come to their senses next to him, and there was a little dissatisfaction and eagerness in the priest's eyes, obviously he was also a little dissatisfied with the two people who used him.
After all, if Bilodo dies without leaving a will, the grain store will become an asset of the church, and El and Nance will be the equivalent of stealing meat from the church.
Although the priest didn't care much about this little food store, the rats had already gone a little beyond the bottom line, so the priest needed to beat these guys.
But for the pastor to do it, Bilodo has to pay a corresponding price, that is, he must become a citizen of God. If you want to be a citizen of God, it doesn't mean that you just have to have faith, at least you have to worship God, and put it on Bilodor means that he has to contribute all his legacy.
This is a very suitable deal in the priest's opinion, as long as he gets Bilodo's offering, then the Holy Church will definitely end the unfinished hatred for him, maybe some people behind it will be difficult to eradicate because of various interests entangled, but the people who are directly involved in killing him will definitely not be able to escape, and the Holy Church will definitely have the confidence to say this.
El and Nance next to him also heard the hidden meaning of the priest's words, and the faces of the two people turned pale in an instant, and it can be said that the next answer of Bilodo is directly related to the life and death of the two people.
Bilodo first glanced at the priest and the two pale-faced rats next to him, and then turned his gaze to Qi Lin.
"Qi Lin, am I going to die?" Bilodo's voice was weak and weak, and Qi Lin heard endless desolation in it.
Qi Lin was silent for a while, looking at Bilodo's verifying gaze, he could only nod silently, he really had no way to lie to this old man, now being able to speak and think can already be regarded as the old man's return to light, once he faints again, even Da Luo Jinxian will never make the old man wake up again.
Seeing Qi Lin nodding, Bilodo showed a free and easy smile, he coughed lightly and said: "Originally, I wanted to hand over this small shop to you, with your ability, I believe it won't be long before this small shop can be carried forward, but now that the situation has changed, you must leave now." ”
When he said this, Bilodo glanced lightly at Eland Nance, who were standing behind the priest with a nervous and pale face, obviously making the rats fall so much, and he was fearless after his death, but Qi Lin was different, in case the rats retaliated, Qi Lin's life would definitely be in danger at that time.
"I still have some money in the cash cabinet, you can take it to other cities!" Bilodo was almost using his last life force to arrange the aftermath for Qi Lin.
Then Bilodo turned his gaze to the priest, and he said with a little weakness: "Lord Pastor, I am willing to donate this shop to the Holy Church, I don't ask the Holy Church to end my hatred, but please protect the safety of this child in front of me, as long as he leaves this city safely, I can close my eyes in the underworld with peace of mind." ”
The priest was silent for a while, looking at Bilodo, whose fire of life in his eyes was getting darker and darker, but still trying to keep his eyes open and waiting for his response, and then at Qi Lin, who had been silent, obviously although Bilodo did not let go of his hatred at this moment, but at this moment in his mind, Qi Lin's safety was more important than his own hatred.
After thinking for a while, he nodded lightly and said: "I accept your offering on behalf of the Holy Church, after your death, all your hatred will be reduced to nothingness, and I will protect this child according to your last words, and in the next three months, he can live in the grain store, in the land of the Holy Spirit, as long as he does not violate the teachings of the Holy Spirit, no one can harm him." ”
According to Bilodo's request, the priest who took over the grain store promised to protect Qi Lin, but there was a time limit, that is, three months, during these three months, as long as Qi Lin did not do anything against the rules of the Holy Religion, then the Holy Sect could protect Qi Lin's safety, but as a price, the Holy Sect would no longer pursue Bilodo's hatred.
Hearing the priest's words, Bilodo's originally somewhat scattered eyes suddenly condensed into brilliant colors, he looked at Qi Lin and said, "I won't be able to help you in the future, you can only rely on yourself!"
After saying that, he showed Qi Lin a reluctant and somewhat apologetic smile, and then the strength of his whole body seemed to be suddenly taken away, and the whole person fell into a deep stupor again.
Qi Lin was only clenching his fists at the moment, his nails had already punctured the skin of his palm, and as a doctor, he knew that Bilodo's remaining days would not be too long.
"Children, don't be too sad, only by letting go of sadness and hatred can we open a brighter tomorrow. Seeing that Bilodo had fainted, the priest quietly walked up to Qi Lin and patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.
"Thank you, Lord Pastor, I'm fine, can I know your name? Qi Lin loosened his clenched fist and asked with a slight bow to the priest.
"Matteo Ricci, my name is Matteo Ricci, if you need it, you can always come to the church to find me, just say my name, and someone will naturally lead you to me. Matteo Ricci patted Qi Lin on the shoulder, turned around and quietly left.